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Erkin
Thank you. Have a great Sunday.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 18, 2007 at 4:00 AM
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Mrs T
Thanks. That's very kind of you to say.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 18, 2007 at 4:00 AM
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posted by
Rosetree
on February 17, 2007 at 11:31 PM
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Avant - you have a wonderful purpose in this world. Many of us can
learn a great deal from you. You are an inspiration to all of us!
Mrs T
posted by
Tanga
on February 17, 2007 at 4:40 AM
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bhaskar
You and I appear to be vibrating on the same wavelength. Nice comment.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 17, 2007 at 3:05 AM
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Rcky
Laundry list. Lol. Me, too.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 17, 2007 at 3:04 AM
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Troosha
You're right. The discovery is more of a fabric, that is layered and reveals itself as we unfold it and examine its true nature.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 17, 2007 at 3:04 AM
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OFFBEATS
Three out of our four dogs were rescues, as well.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 17, 2007 at 3:03 AM
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Avant
A great task and a great goal it is not to judge. "Judge ye not", said Jesus. In other words it is an injunction against creating the duality of good and bad. Duality then creates complaints, no matter even when something is good. Like, it should have been better etc., etc. Man has to make a choice though - either to become his own worst enemy, or his own best friend. That he has in his hands, as you have rightly concluded.
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on February 16, 2007 at 11:46 PM
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Another excellent post Avant...and you're right no one can tell us what our
life's purpose is, it needs to come from within. Some people never take the time for introspection and will never know. I see you know why you are here and I do as well! I've got a laundry list of things! LOL 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on February 16, 2007 at 7:44 AM
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Avant
And our “purpose” is ever changing. Perhaps without periods of wallowing in self pity we would not emerge a compassionate, positive person. A “consumer phase” may very well teach us that happiness is not found in things but rather in charity. The most difficult struggle of all is the one you mention – learning not to judge ourselves. Patience and tolerance is a gift we can extend to others and by extension enrich our own heart. Good post…. So very often we’re so glazed over by the fluff and flurry around us that we forget to stop to ask the question “What is my purpose?”
And as Offbeats said - your purpose is also to help people (and your stories reflect that you do it well).
posted by
Troosha
on February 16, 2007 at 7:29 AM
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avant
You are a savior too...think of how many lives you have touched!!
posted by
Offy
on February 16, 2007 at 5:52 AM
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Whacky
Waiting can become very frustrating.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 16, 2007 at 2:03 AM
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Jomei
Thanks, my friend. I am ever curious. April 16, 1964. Thanks for popping in.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 16, 2007 at 2:02 AM
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Whinge
I'm grateful for anyone who takes the time to read my musings. Thanks.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 16, 2007 at 2:01 AM
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sannhet
You're right. It's hard to see through the role when it appears to pay off.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 16, 2007 at 2:01 AM
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Renigade
Well, it is one that I have to keep referring to myself as I go along.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 16, 2007 at 2:00 AM
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Ciel
Hey, that would make an interesting book.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 16, 2007 at 1:59 AM
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Tanga
Boy, isn't that the truth!
posted by
avant-garde
on February 16, 2007 at 1:59 AM
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afzal
I'm sure there are many of us who fit this role.
posted by
avant-garde
on February 16, 2007 at 1:58 AM
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I may be here to learn patience...so I'm waiting.
-^..^-
Bo
posted by
Whacky
on February 15, 2007 at 8:52 PM
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Avant, inspiring words. I can see both in your writings,
the perfectionist and the sage. If you remember in my astrology you're a 9 fire type which is the perfectionist. I would love to know your other numbers, give me your birth date again and I'll tell you if you are curious.
Astrology and the universal dialogue through human souls is my life study, though it is inside my purpose which is something akin to "The Healer".
Thanks for sharing, we are all so diverse.
posted by
Jomei
on February 15, 2007 at 4:49 PM
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You're here so we can read you and find food for thought in your ever
present quiet wisdom and postings.
posted by
CringeintheUSA
on February 15, 2007 at 2:42 PM
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Avant -
Great post! There are very few who have discovered their true role, so you are very lucky. For many, Ego causes them to think they play the lead, when in fact they are the understudy's understudy.
posted by
sannhet
on February 15, 2007 at 2:39 PM
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Your blogs are almost like a "how to" manual for living.
posted by
Renigade
on February 15, 2007 at 11:10 AM
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Some very useful insights here!
Of course, an actor plays many roles, sometimes in the same production. (I relate this to the Parts model, gently mixing metaphors...)
Going further into the theatrical metaphor, it could be revealing to take a look at set design. makeup and costuming, as well... production values...
posted by
Ciel
on February 15, 2007 at 10:03 AM
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Spot on!
One has to learn to accept and love oneself before that love and acceptance can be passed on to others
posted by
Tanga
on February 15, 2007 at 6:12 AM
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I am not finding it very difficult to indentify myself in your role .
posted by
afzal50
on February 15, 2007 at 5:37 AM
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