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I'll post my answers/thoughts on the topic as soon as I get enough free time. Right now I'm fixing to go to bed. Maybe tomorrow sometime, but I'm not promising... I've got lots of homework. cry

Who decided that forgiving is divine? I can think of many gods that held grudges. Must be a Christianity based proverb.

Truly forgive when there's no harm in it, if you feel it's definite that it won't happen again. If it's not definite, forgive, but don't forget. You might need the lesson again.

If they're not sorry, don't forgive. Why should you?

But what's the point in a grudge? Just a longlasting thought, "You wronged me, I'll give you what you deserve". I guess that might show what happens when you do something wrong without caring about it. What if they still don't care?

I'd rather forget harsh memories. I like to keep myself happy above everything else, and remembering some things causes emotions I'd rather I didn't have. I forgive those I love, because I know they don't mean to hurt me.

Divinity I believe is completely irrelevant, but it's a nice thought. Be happy, keep everyone else happy and you'll be closer to God.

Thoughtful" Topic #3

To err is human, to forgive divine.

I'm not sure what I got here, but I do know that I got this much. If you learn this early on, you can learn that error is just another part of life. Forgive error may not be divination, but it causes your life to be clearer, so to speak.

Forgive and forget.

If you forgive, can you forget? The memory will always be there. As the old saying goes; "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." Perhaps divination can be reached when one becomes truly strong?

I am sorry that I haven't posted for the new lessons. I am not that good at meditating, and though I can use it to calm and center (something I couldn't even do before this class started) I can't seem to be able to get any answers to the questions that way. I ended up cheating on the first one and just saying what I thought about it, and not what I had uncovered through the meditation.

To tell you the truth, Fox, I knew that. I didn't want to call you out, but it was clear that your thoughts were unfocused as your words seemed flung out rather than delivered. For the same reason, I urged you to participate more often, in the hopes that you would develop your thoughts in a more direct, concise, coherent way.

Ironically, the above statement sounds like something you've been thinking about a lot, as it has a direct point, a constant thought, and a steady flow of emotion.

But, in all honesty, apologies usually do. Why? Because we think about them before we give them. We try to explain our circumstances while not excusing them, offering our side of the story along with our apologies. In a sense, while we may give a speech, or have a conversation, we deliver apologies.

How wonderful would it be if we could also deliver truths that way, or kindnesses, or hopes! That is half of what this class offers--words in balance with the situation, the depth of emotion, with sentiments pertaining to the other party. The other half seeks truth and beauty, and ways to express these feelings in words right for them, phrases tailored for each new idea.

Perhaps that should be this week's Topic.... Let me meditate on it, and I'll get back to you guys tomorrow.

Love and Vale,
-LD

P.S. I haven't forgotten about you, Peaches. Thank you for your support, as always. You are entirely half the reason I bother to continue with this endeavor of mine.

I feel completely awful...I haven't been able to take part in any of the lessons when I said I would. This is a great class...I hate that I haven't done anything to contribute. I haven't been able to meditate since before school started, I find I'm always busy now...Ughh. There were a couple of weeks that I fell into depression again, I'm better now, but I still don't have the will to actually do anything...Whenever the summer comes around, I feel great. I have plenty of spare time, I can meditate each day, study what I want. But as soon as school gets here, everything goes haywire. Meditation's thrown out the door, all forms of relaxation are gone, even sleep drains me half the time. Maybe I'll be able to do something this weekend...I've just got to get all the chores done. Throughout the week, the house gets a bit crazy and everything's fixed once the weekend comes around, so, maybe Sunday? I guess another reason why I haven't taken much initiative, is because I'm still not exactly sure what I'm supposed to be doing here...How do I meditate on something? Ugh, I feel like an idiot. It's just slightly confusing to me, it just seems like heavy thinking in a relaxed environment. I don't know what I'm talking about, and I apologize.

ne Leavaros when do we get the fourth discussion? I'm feeling all ready to go n_n;; can't wait. Please post soon! heart

Because someone has asked me to do a reflective topic, I'll go ahead and do two reflectives at once, just to increase the chance in hitting a winner. (Think whack-a-mole, but more fun!) (Both tie into the Thoughtful Topic of the Week)

Thoughtful Topic #4



What is beauty? Can we define beauty?

Does beauty have a scale?

Can it be created or destroyed?

Can it be measured?

How relative is beauty, really?

How absolute? (If at all.)

How do we define attraction?

How much of a part does beauty play on attraction?

Reflective Topic #4



Have you ever dated someone within your type and been disappointed?

Have you ever had an "exception"?

Think about the things you look for in a person. What order are they in?

Are there any imperatives?

How do looks factor in? Wealth? Power? (Success?) Kindness? Generosity? Wisdom? Intelligence? Interest?

Can anyone say open-ended?

Reflective Part #2:



That's all folks!

Love and Vale,
-LD