tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24400119.post7089542960814719026..comments2007-07-06T17:36:25.400-04:00Mikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17375937923911826158noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24400119.post-85801113561703788752007-07-06T17:36:00.000-04:002007-07-06T17:36:00.000-04:00thanks Tim, always good to hear from you.Mikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17375937923911826158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24400119.post-21432323200206034302007-06-30T13:02:00.000-04:002007-06-30T13:02:00.000-04:00This is definitely a powerful approach to conflict, and helps us to connect both with ourselves, others, and the universe in its entirety.<BR/><BR/>I do have a hard time with the abosulteness of this belief, though. I understand that this applies to a great deal of our everyday lives. Just as an example, something like a man forcing himself on a woman is something I think is un-OK. Likewise, murder for money, and so on. I don't believe I should simply accept things like these in an effort to connect with the universe.<BR/><BR/>I believe, while we are dsigned to exist and promote existence, I believe that we all have a personal responsibility to protect and nourish life - even when that means imposing force to achieve it.<BR/><BR/>We are not individual judges and jurors in life , yet I believe there are circumstances when we are the only presence of "justice" immediately available. In which case, we have a responsibility to take action.<BR/><BR/>Acceptance is a great thing. You mentioned in a previous post how it is well to stop and consider the "big picture" before even considering what action to take in a matter. "How will this affect me?" "How will this affect others?" "Is this before me truly important in the ultimate scheme of infinity?"<BR/><BR/>Naturally, we all have opinions and perspectives, and we should be accepting of opinions and perspectives which differ from our own. However, some things are simply "wrong," and should be defended against without caution.<BR/><BR/>Just my opinion.<BR/><BR/>Timtimjamzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04642623771604839570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24400119.post-42245632730330897902007-06-27T23:00:00.000-04:002007-06-27T23:00:00.000-04:00thank you. look forward to your comments.Mikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17375937923911826158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24400119.post-49284896817698622742007-06-27T20:27:00.000-04:002007-06-27T20:27:00.000-04:00Nicely put. And true. Will check back for more inspirational thoughts. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com