Comments on: Defining Moments http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/ "He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God." ~Aeschylus, Agamemnon Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:35:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Viola Jaynes http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-2006 Viola Jaynes Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:09:08 +0000 http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-2006 Hello Moni, what a wonderful visit this is from you. Thank you for your very kind and encouraging words. I just visited your site and I will add you to my blogroll. Thanks again! Hello Moni, what a wonderful visit this is from you. Thank you for your very kind and encouraging words. I just visited your site and I will add you to my blogroll. Thanks again!

]]> By: Moni http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-2005 Moni Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:49:07 +0000 http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-2005 Thanks so much, Viola, for sharing these feelings on the topic of betrayals. And for including the importance of spirit and handling these according to. They are very painful and I have certainly had my share. Thank you for being the light that you are, and the quote by Aeschylus says it all. Thanks so much, Viola, for sharing these feelings on the topic of betrayals. And for including the importance of spirit and handling these according to. They are very painful and I have certainly had my share. Thank you for being the light that you are, and the quote by Aeschylus says it all.

]]> By: Viola Jaynes http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-1282 Viola Jaynes Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:17:50 +0000 http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-1282 Liz, thank you so much for your very encouraging and kind words. Yes, I agree that writing is a wonderful way to express what is in the heart. I have found it to be very helpful for it solidified many things that I have inside of me. The Catholics are always encouraged to write as much as possible for they recognize that it puts people in touch with themselves. I am not Catholic but I think it is a great admonition to give to folks. Thank you again for visiting me and for your encouragement and support. It means a lot. Liz, thank you so much for your very encouraging and kind words. Yes, I agree that writing is a wonderful way to express what is in the heart. I have found it to be very helpful for it solidified many things that I have inside of me. The Catholics are always encouraged to write as much as possible for they recognize that it puts people in touch with themselves. I am not Catholic but I think it is a great admonition to give to folks.

Thank you again for visiting me and for your encouragement and support. It means a lot.

]]> By: Liz http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-1281 Liz Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:53:24 +0000 http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-1281 Viola, I have to tell you that I think your writings are truly thought provoking. Each post that I've read leaves me feeling that life is about finding meaning in everything. This post was especially moving since I too have had someone very dear to me hurt me. It is difficult to rise above such an event and see it from a different perspective but with time, I have been able to manage it. I am proud of you Viola, for taking life's lessons and turning them into a positive for you. I also wanted to share with you that I often tell my clients to write. I think your writing is very healing and I am happy that you found this avenue for yourself. Keep up the good work! Best wishes to you Viola, Liz Viola, I have to tell you that I think your writings are truly thought provoking. Each post that I’ve read leaves me feeling that life is about finding meaning in everything.

This post was especially moving since I too have had someone very dear to me hurt me. It is difficult to rise above such an event and see it from a different perspective but with time, I have been able to manage it. I am proud of you Viola, for taking life’s lessons and turning them into a positive for you.

I also wanted to share with you that I often tell my clients to write. I think your writing is very healing and I am happy that you found this avenue for yourself. Keep up the good work!

Best wishes to you Viola,
Liz

]]> By: Viola Jaynes http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-1280 Viola Jaynes Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:06:37 +0000 http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-1280 Thank you Ray for visiting my site and for your comment. I appreciate your input! Thank you Ray for visiting my site and for your comment. I appreciate your input!

]]> By: RayG http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-1279 RayG Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:09:35 +0000 http://www.spiritualthingsmatter.com/2007/10/11/defining-moments/#comment-1279 Losing a good friend is always tough no matter the circumstances behind it. To me, defining moments in ones life is a true test of your character. The sum of the choices you make during those times is what defines who you are up to the present. Hopefully, people will follow what you said in the 2nd to the last paragraph, "I hope that you will be strengthened as you calm your thoughts and listen to the wisdom that God has placed within your own heart." Unfortunately, not everyone is that way. Losing a good friend is always tough no matter the circumstances behind it.

To me, defining moments in ones life is a true test of your character. The sum of the choices you make during those times is what defines who you are up to the present.

Hopefully, people will follow what you said in the 2nd to the last paragraph, “I hope that you will be strengthened as you calm your thoughts and listen to the wisdom that God has placed within your own heart.” Unfortunately, not everyone is that way.

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