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You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginPerhaps now is a good time to revisit 2 of Michael's "whispers" from the memorial….. One Love...Truth (Truth will prevail = time)… Some of the most spiritual and passionate people that walk(ed) the Earth do/did not consider themselves to be "religious". Does spiritual = religious? Not necessarily. Front has stated many times --- if you're not a religious person, it matters not…have faith in Michael and continue to believe in what you already KNOW. Do not let the religious beliefs/interpretations of others "derail your hoax train", so to speak. There are many constituents (beliefs) of the same train---each car (individual) is connected and rides along the same track---together as ONE. The confusion and heartache from the non-religious people's POV is highly understandable…but what should be realized is: it's simply not necessary---so too is the feeling of being "left out". Au contraire---you are very MUCH included!---if you SEE the "bigger PIcturE". Imagine that we are all in a forest. Some people will notice the trees first…others will see the animals first…others will first observe the rays of light shattering through the green canopy of the branches. We all have different perspectives, although our eyes are witnessing the very same scenario! For people that are partial to the trees…does that mean that the animals and the light do not exist? Absolutely not! Likewise, does it make you less of a beLIEver or less of "passenger" on this journey just because you don't see/don't relate/don't believe in a specific religion? Not necessarily. The journey is what you make it. You can choose to embrace only a few aspects of the "scenery"…..or you can choose to embrace ALL aspects. The journey will continue regardless of religious beliefs. <---- again, this goes back to "having faith in Michael"Keep an open mind, listen, observe, share your thoughts…..it's okay to disagree. Isn't it wonderful when people who have opposing beliefs share and learn from each other? It's one of the most powerful things in the world!--- AND, one that ultimately converges on the same path…even if we don't realize it's happening at that tIME. HIndsight truly IS 20/20. The dark clouds will part…..horizons shall <<---e-x-p-a-n-d--->> and the glory of L.O.V.E. will rain down upon them quenching their souls. In case you missed it before, perhaps it's relevant to re-post this now….. Front wrote:Quote (selected)Parallel lives, parallel pathsAnd for so long a one-way looking glassIn the mysterious depths of time and space Footsteps converge to reveal a face The mirror, no more a one-way reflectionWiped free of smudges and deception How I long for that day of transformation…A Godly utopia without degradation A collective heartOne love, one raceNo matter the color of your faceContradicting opinions with peaceful notions Humility + respect = a powerful potion Many residents, one homeWe come and goDespite it all, I want you to knowWe'll see this through 'til the endAnd we shall see the light again and I shall add with appropriateness to the moment: A collective heartOne love, one raceNo matter the color of your faceBeliefs may differ along the wayThrough this journey from night into daySoldiers of L.O.V.E., hand in handAs we trek through the desolate landLight will emanate from below and aboveWarming our souls with a religion of Love In times of silence, try not to get discouraged. It only means there is something BIG in the works…..and the "feather" will DEFINITELY be heard when it flutters to the "stage". I've been away awhile..just jumping in and out..but I had to say this post was amazing. The forest analogy is FANTASTIC! Make me feel quite differently about a lot of things. The poem was really a thinker too. Very beautiful and informative. Thank you!!
Perhaps now is a good time to revisit 2 of Michael's "whispers" from the memorial….. One Love...Truth (Truth will prevail = time)… Some of the most spiritual and passionate people that walk(ed) the Earth do/did not consider themselves to be "religious". Does spiritual = religious? Not necessarily. Front has stated many times --- if you're not a religious person, it matters not…have faith in Michael and continue to believe in what you already KNOW. Do not let the religious beliefs/interpretations of others "derail your hoax train", so to speak. There are many constituents (beliefs) of the same train---each car (individual) is connected and rides along the same track---together as ONE. The confusion and heartache from the non-religious people's POV is highly understandable…but what should be realized is: it's simply not necessary---so too is the feeling of being "left out". Au contraire---you are very MUCH included!---if you SEE the "bigger PIcturE". Imagine that we are all in a forest. Some people will notice the trees first…others will see the animals first…others will first observe the rays of light shattering through the green canopy of the branches. We all have different perspectives, although our eyes are witnessing the very same scenario! For people that are partial to the trees…does that mean that the animals and the light do not exist? Absolutely not! Likewise, does it make you less of a beLIEver or less of "passenger" on this journey just because you don't see/don't relate/don't believe in a specific religion? Not necessarily. The journey is what you make it. You can choose to embrace only a few aspects of the "scenery"…..or you can choose to embrace ALL aspects. The journey will continue regardless of religious beliefs. <---- again, this goes back to "having faith in Michael"Keep an open mind, listen, observe, share your thoughts…..it's okay to disagree. Isn't it wonderful when people who have opposing beliefs share and learn from each other? It's one of the most powerful things in the world!--- AND, one that ultimately converges on the same path…even if we don't realize it's happening at that tIME. HIndsight truly IS 20/20. The dark clouds will part…..horizons shall <<---e-x-p-a-n-d--->> and the glory of L.O.V.E. will rain down upon them quenching their souls. In case you missed it before, perhaps it's relevant to re-post this now….. Front wrote:Quote (selected)Parallel lives, parallel pathsAnd for so long a one-way looking glassIn the mysterious depths of time and space Footsteps converge to reveal a face The mirror, no more a one-way reflectionWiped free of smudges and deception How I long for that day of transformation…A Godly utopia without degradation A collective heartOne love, one raceNo matter the color of your faceContradicting opinions with peaceful notions Humility + respect = a powerful potion Many residents, one homeWe come and goDespite it all, I want you to knowWe'll see this through 'til the endAnd we shall see the light again and I shall add with appropriateness to the moment: A collective heartOne love, one raceNo matter the color of your faceBeliefs may differ along the wayThrough this journey from night into daySoldiers of L.O.V.E., hand in handAs we trek through the desolate landLight will emanate from below and aboveWarming our souls with a religion of Love In times of silence, try not to get discouraged. It only means there is something BIG in the works…..and the "feather" will DEFINITELY be heard when it flutters to the "stage".
Parallel lives, parallel pathsAnd for so long a one-way looking glassIn the mysterious depths of time and space Footsteps converge to reveal a face The mirror, no more a one-way reflectionWiped free of smudges and deception How I long for that day of transformation…A Godly utopia without degradation A collective heartOne love, one raceNo matter the color of your faceContradicting opinions with peaceful notions Humility + respect = a powerful potion Many residents, one homeWe come and goDespite it all, I want you to knowWe'll see this through 'til the endAnd we shall see the light again
You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginPerhaps now is a good time to revisit 2 of Michael's "whispers" from the memorial….. One Love...Truth (Truth will prevail = time)… Some of the most spiritual and passionate people that walk(ed) the Earth do/did not consider themselves to be "religious". Does spiritual = religious? Not necessarily. Front has stated many times --- if you're not a religious person, it matters not…have faith in Michael and continue to believe in what you already KNOW. Do not let the religious beliefs/interpretations of others "derail your hoax train", so to speak. There are many constituents (beliefs) of the same train---each car (individual) is connected and rides along the same track---together as ONE. The confusion and heartache from the non-religious people's POV is highly understandable…but what should be realized is: it's simply not necessary---so too is the feeling of being "left out". Au contraire---you are very MUCH included!---if you SEE the "bigger PIcturE". Imagine that we are all in a forest. Some people will notice the trees first…others will see the animals first…others will first observe the rays of light shattering through the green canopy of the branches. We all have different perspectives, although our eyes are witnessing the very same scenario! For people that are partial to the trees…does that mean that the animals and the light do not exist? Absolutely not! Likewise, does it make you less of a beLIEver or less of "passenger" on this journey just because you don't see/don't relate/don't believe in a specific religion? Not necessarily. The journey is what you make it. You can choose to embrace only a few aspects of the "scenery"…..or you can choose to embrace ALL aspects. The journey will continue regardless of religious beliefs. <---- again, this goes back to "having faith in Michael"Keep an open mind, listen, observe, share your thoughts…..it's okay to disagree. Isn't it wonderful when people who have opposing beliefs share and learn from each other? It's one of the most powerful things in the world!--- AND, one that ultimately converges on the same path…even if we don't realize it's happening at that tIME. HIndsight truly IS 20/20. The dark clouds will part…..horizons shall <<---e-x-p-a-n-d--->> and the glory of L.O.V.E. will rain down upon them quenching their souls. In case you missed it before, perhaps it's relevant to re-post this now….. Front wrote:Quote (selected)Parallel lives, parallel pathsAnd for so long a one-way looking glassIn the mysterious depths of time and space Footsteps converge to reveal a face The mirror, no more a one-way reflectionWiped free of smudges and deception How I long for that day of transformation…A Godly utopia without degradation A collective heartOne love, one raceNo matter the color of your faceContradicting opinions with peaceful notions Humility + respect = a powerful potion Many residents, one homeWe come and goDespite it all, I want you to knowWe'll see this through 'til the endAnd we shall see the light again and I shall add with appropriateness to the moment: A collective heartOne love, one raceNo matter the color of your faceBeliefs may differ along the wayThrough this journey from night into daySoldiers of L.O.V.E., hand in handAs we trek through the desolate landLight will emanate from below and aboveWarming our souls with a religion of Love In times of silence, try not to get discouraged. It only means there is something BIG in the works…..and the "feather" will DEFINITELY be heard when it flutters to the "stage". I've been away awhile..just jumping in and out..but I had to say this post was amazing. The forest analogy is FANTASTIC! Make me feel quite differently about a lot of things. The poem was really a thinker too. Very beautiful and informative. Thank you!!
Every religion is true one way or another. It is true when understood metaphorically. But when it gets stuck in its own metaphors, interpreting them as fact, then you are in trouble.Joseph Campbell
"When the outer has become as the inner, and the lower as the upper, then will this WORLD find PEACE."
There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it.George Bernard Shaw
^^ well yes, Gina, but it might just be our over-vivid imaginations!!
LMAO Wish...at least that's math I can follow lol. Yes, based on my calculations, you are correct :lol: (As an added bonus, how many posts til Ford reaches 2000? :lolOkay, you perked up my ears!! What's my number of posts at that time??? AND, what does that number signify??Howdy to my treasured friends bearhugI just thought I'd add to this... what BeTheChange wrote about me being on the cautious side. I have. I am. I agree with what you've written about in your post entirely and your thoughts about the forest analogy and being cautious, but still being on the same team.I'm trying to look deeper into that poem .. that I love. I think that Michael's message has always been unity. His songs talk about unity of all people/colors. Look at the words in Can You Feel It. He wrote that at the time being a JW and if you ever get a chance to go to an assembly, or convention (they're HUGE, maybe 40,000 people)...go to one. All the colors and nationalities are there united as one. No one noticing. And JW's are all over the entire planet. United as one. I think this poem really speaks to racial unity. We here are from all over the earth. United in love for Michael. But, in it, we are learning a LOT. We are ultimately, learning who God is in the end. We are being lead...coming from not only different backgrounds, beliefs, but nationalities. We are uniting IN LOVE.I don't understand the numerology aspect, and rely upon you all to explain that part, but I think I just posted a simple, thankful message to Front, which we all feel. Cautious Suzie...(Ford) that's me....Gotta love those 7's....they're everywhere :With L.O.V.E. always.