Here we can all be heard for a little while. Part 2

Pyxis

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

I know its difficult to deal with but honestly WaS you're doing really well. Sometimes you just have to ride it out. It may take a couple of days but you'll even out soon hun.

Its easy to read into things.....Swain's bat "cursed" me the other day, he was only playing around but the next day i had a really crap day at work so he;s banned from letting the bat do the same in the future!. I have an annoying thing with magpies.....if i see them it tends to determine how the day will go. One is a sign of a bad day, two not so much. Rabbits (there used to be rabbits near work when i worked earl shifts) were a good sign.

Swain's bat "cursed"you? Bat? Explain!

Funny what you said about magpies! I'm the complete opposite! If I see one, it's going to be a good day! The more I see, the better the day! As for crows, well, it's jackpot time!



WaS, your thoughts about saving the world during the psychotic spells, well, hold this thought next time..........

The world would not be a better and peaceful world if you weren't in it. QUITE the opposite! It would be a far worse place.

What would we do, for one thing? Fall apart, that's what.
You are much needed, Thread Mother!




Nothing to do with anything, just saw this on another thread:

Why nobody pets the lion at the zoo
By John Ciardi

The morning that the world began
The Lion growled a growl at Man.
And I suspect the Lion might
(If he'd been closer) have tried a bite.

I think that's as it ought to be
And not as it was taught to me.
I think the Lion has a right
To growl a growl and bite a bite.

And if the Lion bothered Adam,
He should have growled right back at 'im.
The way to treat a Lion right
Is growl for growl and bite for bite.

True, the Lion is better fit
For biting than for being bit.
But if you look him in the eye
You'll find the Lion's rather shy.

He really wants someone to pet him.
The trouble is: his teeth won't let him.
He has a heart of gold beneath
But the Lion just can't trust his teeth!

Georgiegirl256

whitewing wrote: »

georgie, I still have some of etsy to trawl through so more ideas may be forthcoming over the weekend. (Not least because a lavender hamper for my MIL is looking a possibility for next year!)

Excellent, I'll look forward to them! When other people are looking too, you can guarantee that they'll find something that you didn't come across or wouldn't think of which equals more present buying ability!

When you do a hamper for your MIL you'll already be clued up with some great ideas!

Eta: those bunnies are so cute, and so is the clip of the pets having their Christmas dinner!

Georgiegirl256

Am going to a church service tonight. It's a memorial for all those that have passed on in the last year or so. The vicar who did my Dad's funeral sent my Mam a letter asking if she'd like to go. At first when my Mam mentioned it, I didn't really want to go, as I don't go to church, and am not really religious. Then my Mam was like "it's only for this year, and you're doing it for your Dad", and then of course I felt really bad and selfish like why did I even quibble about going, it's only 45 mins/hour.

It'll be nice I guess. I think they either read out their names, or they're in a book, and then you go up and light a candle. There's also another one next Sunday I think (for Hospice at Home) which we'll be going to as well.

Georgiegirl256

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Pyxis

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Am going to a church service tonight. It's a memorial for all those that have passed on in the last year or so. The vicar who did my Dad's funeral sent my Mam a letter asking if she'd like to go. At first when my Mam mentioned it, I didn't really want to go, as I don't go to church, and am not really religious. Then my Mam was like "it's only for this year, and you're doing it for your Dad", and then of course I felt really bad and selfish like why did I even quibble about going, it's only 45 mins/hour.

It'll be nice I guess. I think they either read out their names, or they're in a book, and then you go up and light a candle. There's also another one next Sunday I think (for Hospice at Home) which we'll be going to as well.

Well, I'm an atheist, but I have no objection to attending certain services, as I feel that they can be viewed in humanist terms too, as a peaceful and meditative way of connecting with other people about a theme common to everyone.
I find a lot of churches, ancient cathedrals especially, to be contemplative and helpful places. The music, particularly the ancient music, is incredibly helpful in that respect.


This isn't being hypocritical; it's an appreciation of the good parts of the religion, be it the art, architecture and music inspired by it, or the sentiments of peace, generosity and kindness that it upholds.
In the same way, I would appreciate a Buddhist or Hindu temple, or a synagogue or a mosque.
(I should add, that I do not say certain prayers or sing certain hymns, if the words mean saying things I don't actually believe in).

Many years ago, I voiced my worry to a vicar, about attending a service when I didn't believe, and his reply to me, which I've never forgotten, was that he didn't care why I was there, he was just pleased that I was there. I thought that was very inclusive, and I have never worried about it since.

whitewing

pyxis,

I agree wholeheartedly with your post.

The sun is streaming through the window here.

faerielight,

How are you these days? Recovering well?

whitewing

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Georgiegirl256

Pyxis wrote: »

Well, I'm an atheist, but I have no objection to attending certain services, as I feel that they can be viewed in humanist terms too, as a peaceful and meditative way of connecting with other people about a theme common to everyone.
I find a lot of churches, ancient cathedrals especially, to be contemplative and helpful places. The music, particularly the ancient music, is incredibly helpful in that respect.


This isn't being hypocritical; it's an appreciation of the good parts of the religion, be it the art, architecture and music inspired by it, or the sentiments of peace, generosity and kindness that it upholds.
In the same way, I would appreciate a Buddhist or Hindu temple, or a synagogue or a mosque.
(I should add, that I do not say certain prayers or sing certain hymns, if the words mean saying things I don't actually believe in).

Many years ago, I voiced my worry to a vicar, about attending a service when I didn't believe, and his reply to me, which I've never forgotten, was that he didn't care why I was there, he was just pleased that I was there. I thought that was very inclusive, and I have never worried about it since.

I do agree with a lot of what you say. I find churches to be beautiful buildings, I especially love the stained glass windows. Also, in general, most people there are kind, caring and inclusive. I don't feel hypocritical (although I probably would if I went every week), they just make me feel uneasy and sad. Although, having said that, at times I can get a sense of comfort. Sorry, just my views, hope I haven't offended anyone?

But, I can appreciate how the Church and the services can be a great comfort to a lot of people.

Eta: I can relate to the lighting a candle for lost loved ones. I think it's a lovely thing to do, and a lovely moment of reflection. It's something I do at home too.

Georgiegirl256

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codemonkey

Pyxis. I'm the same as you. I like visiting churches and temples. I love the art and the windows and the ceremony of it all. I also like old cemeteries because they're so peaceful. Penguin about cemeteries re death I don't like cemeteries where people are still being buried because I can feel the raw pain of those grieving when I enter. That sounds crazy but is the same reason I cry at all funerals even if I didn't know thexl person well. It just hits me like a wall end penguin.

Still having trouble with the teenagers presents. I think the problem is that they're not pink, fluffy teenagers, or tomboy teenagers or active teenagers. They're tattooed and pierced ( the younger one got her tongue pierced at 14) but not alternative. They wear designer clothes and get their hair professionally coloured. They go out in tiny outfits and drink more than I do. They have no interest in anything intellectual. They're beautiful girls but the youngest in particular wears so much makeup that a drag queen would say 'oh honey'. Their makeup costs more than mine.