Originally Posted By Mary Poppins You know, turning our attention to mountain tops, I thought initially that RoadTrip was referring to that place where we achieve self-actualization, where the real and potential combine (psychologically-speaking). Mountain tops are great spiritual places where we literally are on top of our worlds. But, they are no place to live on a day-to-day basis. For deep in the valleys is where we find food and shelter and other people to sojourn with on this life of ours.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Want to know what is weirder RT? I'm going to be completely honest. When I seen your thread title, I got a bit annoyed. Nothing personal just where my frame of mind is today. As I thought here it is the anniversary of MLK's death (whom I have the utmost respect for - a real personal hero for me) and RT uses this as a title for a thread that's probably non-related. I've posted about Dr. King in the past and its always been met with a big dud. So for me personally to read about your experience it was a real WOW! Not trying to be all serious but to me you should maybe follow that up with some meditation or readings of his work. You've always been a champion in WE with your opinions on a lot of social issues that match Dr. Kings ideals, dreams and concerns so I think its kind of cool. And while I don't necessarily agree with all your opinions in WE, we are generally on the same wave length and I respect and value your views and passion. So maybe you heard that quote today so you could receive a kudo today from someone you weren't expecting it from. ;>
Originally Posted By mele "God winks" I love this phrase and concept. It's a perfect way to describe that feeling.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I find that there are always small little things out there that happen that make me feel like I'm part of this Universe; something that slows us down and makes us think a little. And it's never anything huge like parting the waters or feeding that masses with one fish. It's something small, yet specifically placed there to get your attention. I think we can choose to walk on by or stop and accept these little gifts. Too much cynicism can be detramental to the soul.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<It's something small, yet specifically placed there to get your attention. I think we can choose to walk on by or stop and accept these little gifts. Too much cynicism can be detramental to the soul.>> Thanks... that was wonderful to hear. I also think these things occur at times and this incident was by far the most striking/powerful one I've ever experienced. Something IS out there. I don't know the details... I think they are beyond human comprehension. But when I feel something's been shown to me I'm not going to ignore it. I am not a traditionally religious person but I know I've been told something. Now I need to figure out what it is and what I should do. I'm grateful I have been able to live almost 56 years, some of them not very pleasant years, and still not be cynical. My wife says I'm the ultimate "glass is half full" kind of guy. I take that as a huge compliment.
