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whysper--
we're not terribly far apart in what we think and believe. However, in addition to learning, to achieve self awareness, I would suggest that we are here to experience every emotion possible. And perhaps it is through these emotions, that we achieve this awareness...
posted by
Julia.
on February 6, 2007 at 10:41 AM
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Julia
An interesting perspective, however I don't believe our journey is as linear as this implies. I do not believe that my soul is necessarily more advanced than that of my dog. I also do not restrict the lives to the linear concept of time.
Since I believe that all time exists at once it is easy to conceive of a soul living a life in today's time and then a following life in an earlier decade/century and most certainly in a different space/place, i.e. thousands of years ago on the planet we now call Mars.
I do agree that each life we spend is given to us as an opportunity to learn as we seek to achieve self awareness at which point, theoretically at least, we could become aware outside of this universe/time/space continuum, and no longer return to a "life", so to speak.
posted by
Whysper
on February 6, 2007 at 10:17 AM
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richinstore--
thanks for dropping by with a flower.
posted by
Julia.
on February 6, 2007 at 10:12 AM
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Julia,
posted by
richinstore
on February 6, 2007 at 7:43 AM
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avant--
well, I think each animal's soul does have a paricular purpose, a reason they are with you and not someone else in this lifetime. But I'm not sure about the unconditional love, esp. with cats--stop feeding a cat and it would probably just start living at the neighbors house! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on February 5, 2007 at 11:03 AM
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Bhaskar--
thanks, I'm glad you liked it. And I think it is true also!
posted by
Julia.
on February 5, 2007 at 11:01 AM
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Julia
I sometimes think about the purpose of the closest ones in my life. I think in many ways, animals are great teachers. They teach trust, devotion, and most of all, unconditional love.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 5, 2007 at 3:34 AM
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Julia, enjoyed this write a lot. In fact, ut is true.
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on February 5, 2007 at 12:46 AM
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Hey! I control the weather gods--
and I told them, send that Furby hater some minus twenty weather! LMAO!!
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 4:02 PM
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Julia
I say this with all affection
I HATE YOU! 50!!! It's in the negative temps here today.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 3:45 PM
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I just returned, after a late lunch and a nice walk--
it's all of 50-something here today--WOOHOO!!
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 3:41 PM
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YAY!
Julia, I knew you wouldn't let me down. Carl is watching the Superbowl and I knew you would be here to entertain me or at least keep me company.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 3:37 PM
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Bel--
perhaps there is a bit of "gypsy" spirit in us all???
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 3:31 PM
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It's a good name for cats Julia
I have always considered myself a caged gypsy anyway. The wanderlust is there but the funding is not LOL!
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:37 PM
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bel--
I always liked the name. I think Talion has a cat named Gypsy too.
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 12:20 PM
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TA TA for now Piratess...
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 12:19 PM
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Love ya Presley
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:19 PM
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Julia
I never said my cat was a genius! Gypsy was a chocolate lab. I named her after a friend who is closer than family and had a Gypsy soul, so we all called him Gypsy.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:18 PM
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ROFLMAO Presley
gotcha
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:17 PM
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Girls
I really should go. Thanks for the laughs. You two enjoy your day. I'll talk to you tomorrow?!
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 12:15 PM
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bel--
at least my cats have enough sense to stay in when it's this cold. LMAO. What kind of dog was Gypsy??
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 12:14 PM
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Bel
About the word ism. I'm going to type really small, okay?
orgasm SHHHH!
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 12:14 PM
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Presley
Carl says you are right about the night vision. They are taught to do that in the military if they aren't using the night vision equipment.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:13 PM
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LOL Julia
I forgot about that! Speaking of cats...Sammy escaped outside when I tried to convince him to stay home. It's freaking cold and he is in trouble when he gets home for making me worry about him.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:11 PM
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Ism makes you think naughty thoughts?
Now, I am really curious...EXPLAIN!
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:10 PM
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Julia
Wow! You sure type fast then. Who am I talking to now? LMAO
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 12:09 PM
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Ted Andrews has a few good books on the subject Julia
Also, not the same thing but similar topic. If you can find the book "The Wind Is My Mother" by Bear Heart...You must read it!
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:08 PM
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You said ism.
I guess I'm a bit immature today, because the word ism makes me think of naughty things.
The jelly give it's a little sweetness and keeps the meatballs held together.
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 12:08 PM
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Presley--
Bel and I werehn't separated at birth, we are actually the same blogger using two accounts. LMAO.
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 12:07 PM
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About that eyepatch
I just saw a Myth Busters episode about pirates. Turns out the reason most pirates wore an eyepatch was not because their eyeball was gone. Instead, it had something to do with being able to see in the dark. Something about keeping one eye covered allowed them to focus better on dark ships. It was really interesting.
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 12:06 PM
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Presely
1. Yes there is a such word as curiouser...I invented it, it's a Bel-ism. OK, actually I didn't make it up, I heard it somewhere in some mystery type thing but so what?
2. I am positive we were seperated at birth
3. Grape jelly?
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:05 PM
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rcky--
no, I haven't done any reading on that but I know of a few books--Have you read When Elephants Weep? Or are there some you'd recommend?
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 12:05 PM
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Haha--a playful piratitude is always fun...
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 12:03 PM
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1.) Curiouser? Is that a word?
2.) I'm beginning to think you two were seperated at birth.
3.) I'll post my meatball recipe later on this week. There's grape jelly in the recipe.
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 12:03 PM
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ROFLMAO Presley
I won't even tell you what we did with the eye patch, etc... that my best friend sent us from Disney right after he came home!
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:02 PM
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Bel
You naughty girl. You and Carl play Pirate? Do you let him touch your booty? LMAO
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 12:01 PM
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Bel--
dang, now I am starting to get a little freaked out by all the "similarities" between us!
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 12:01 PM
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Meatballs Presley?
Ok give me directions to your house...I'm on my way!
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 12:01 PM
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Julia
Were you saying that with an eye patch on, because it sounded REALLY pirate to me. ROTFLMAO Who has me booty?
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 12:00 PM
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Did someone say Pirate?
Have I ever mentioned the fact that I have always wanted to be taken captive by a Pirate?
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 11:59 AM
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Presley the Prankish Piratess--
if ye be needin' to know more pirate lingo, let me know. I wrote two pages of pirate stuff for my toy catalog, and looked it up online. There is a pirate-word dictionary! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 11:59 AM
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Julia/Bel
Somebody has to cook the meatballs. I'm going to HAVE to leave soon. Please. Shed no tears. Just play with me until it's time for me to go.
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 11:58 AM
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Wow Julia, I have a lot to say about this because I agree with what you
said. I know people whose pets have come back to them and in some weird ways they (we) found out. Have you read any books on the souls of animals? We will have to talk on this further. I have three of my cats that have passed within the past four years and I feel and sense their spirits around me and so do my other cats!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on February 4, 2007 at 11:58 AM
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OK so this gets curioser and curiouser
I hada dog named Gypsy.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 11:58 AM
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Bel--WHAT?? Presley can't leave,
I did not sign her slip! And I'm not gonna. LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 11:56 AM
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Julia
We're we just talking pirate? WTF? ROTFLMAO It's going to be a good day.
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 11:56 AM
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Presley--
ah to make the Skurvy Skimmers swim wit' da sharks, now THAT is something I'd enjoy!! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 11:55 AM
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LOL I can not tell a lie
No I didn't I just wanted to leave you a message. I am going back now to read it as I decided I'll wait to clean up the kitchen for a bit since Presley is leaving soon LOL!
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 11:53 AM
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Julia
Ah - skurvy skimmers. We should make them walk the plank, me matey. Feed em' to ye sharks.
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 11:52 AM
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Presley--
"Skurvy skimmers"--haha!!
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 11:50 AM
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Furby hating Bel--
I'm getting off right now to fix some lunch and will return soon. But did you read my post?
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 11:49 AM
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Julia
They're scurvy no matter what you call them. ROTFLMAO
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 11:48 AM
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Presley--
ah honey?? Those are called skippers I believe. LMAO.
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 11:46 AM
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Julia
as I told Presley...no leaving on me today. I'll be back very shortly and we can find some trouble for Furby when I get back.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 4, 2007 at 11:45 AM
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Julia
Skimmers. That word reminds me of bugs floating in a swimming pool. LMAO.
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 11:41 AM
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presley--
well, it's no guarantee. Skimmers will be skimmers, after all...
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 11:40 AM
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Julia
That's a good tactic to keep everyone reading. I'll have to remember that in my Little Treasures blog. I tend to ramble on and on over there.
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 11:26 AM
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presley--
sorry, it was already too long as it was, and the one thing I hate is bloggers who skim...and long posts tend to encourage such bad behavior--not that YOU ever would but then you are different, and I mean that in a GOOD way!
posted by
Julia.
on February 4, 2007 at 11:25 AM
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Julia
I love your posts about this, but I'm losing my patience on this to be continued thingee. Do you REALIZE what you're doing to me.
How was your weekend?
posted by
Presley
on February 4, 2007 at 11:12 AM
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