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Comment on Sovereignty: Chicago, USA by Chad

Chad — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:44:56 +0000

I love the rim light around the edge of the hood, nicely done.

Comment on HIDDEN IMAGES – A Collaborative Photo Devotional by Nicholas

Nicholas — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:56:04 +0000

Seems like this brings me closer to others, Love it. Sonia, when/If you do a similar project please post a link, thanks

Comment on Individualism by Shelly Bernal

Shelly Bernal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:57:22 +0000

Great article Oak! I look forward to your future posts on this topic. Ironically, to champion individualism, we have to strengthen and advance the community. We have individual rights and with those come responsibilities. The necessary habits of individual freedom include participation in the republic/democracy, the responsibility to communities, and the dedication to improving society. Individualism is only possible in the context of strong communities and individual accountability and responsibility to them. We are in fact losing our individualism and the opportunities derived from it because of the destruction of our communities. As we lose the ability to treat each other decently, we also lose our personal rights. facebook/StreetJusticeBrand

Comment on Girls Will Be Girls by Sreenivas Parasa

Sreenivas Parasa — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:29:14 +0000

Lived 9 month calender cycle in the creators womb, and moved on to live 19 months calender cycles as ordained by Baha ‘u’ llah.
The combined progress of each soul is the progress of Humanity.

Comment on ‘Not Even A Concealed Sigh’ by Mina Sheppard

Mina Sheppard — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:25:15 +0000

Thank you, for telling the story, these are the stories of the history of our beloved faith.:)

Comment on ‘Not Even A Concealed Sigh’ by Aimee

Aimee — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:52:08 +0000

This is excellent, thanks!

Comment on Individualism by Renee

Renee — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:55:09 +0000

You bring up lots of great points, Oak.

Comment on Rethink by Individualism | Nineteen Months

Individualism | Nineteen Months — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:32:22 +0000

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Comment on Rethink by Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:33:34 +0000

Oak, I was just reading something pertinent to what you are talking about and asking about. We DO have these little “watchdogs” in our heads – they are there from our parents, our friends, our whoevers…that say…do this, don’t do that. They are ingrained from the way we were raised. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they are true, or that they are correct for us as adults. A watchdog watches, but the person needs to decide if the watchdog should or shouldn’t be in control. We DO need to speak our feelings when they are real. We DO need to open ourselves to friendships based upon common interests, or more – for example you and I – on just a gut feeling we find each other groovy and interesting. And having your friendship has enriched my life, so I am grateful we both “allowed” it to happen – even if the watchdog may have asked either of us if it was something we would have thought worthwhile at the time. (really, a OCD vendor and a production guy?) And though I have many personality traits that some would consider “faults” – they are me, the real me and though I continue to strive to be a better me, it’s still going to be the real me. Reality is truly what you make of it. You know this. When you wake up in the morning you decide if it’s going to be a wonderful day or a horrible one, based upon the attitude you take…and doesn’t it always seem to be exactly what you thought it would be? That’s reality. If I wake up and say “Today is going to be a terrific day” and react to everything that happens to me accordingly – then I ended up with a terrific day. That’s reality. We are in control of it. We can choose to befriend people that on the outside seem unlikely friends, yet we see a small glimpse of something more. More often than not, we ignore those glimpses, the watchdog wins. In the case of you and I, I’m glad we didn’t. Even if we never lay eyes on each other again, I will always have you in my heart as my friend. And for that I can say I’m grateful. You have touched me in ways you aren’t aware, and I am thankful to call you my friend. And in our short time, at least on common ground, I also chose to give you my trust. (notice the “chose”) You, with your long dreads, doing one of a hosts “enemy” jobs, and your lovely soothing voice ran right past my watchdog in about 3 seconds flat. Yes, choose. Yes take the plunge. Gasp if you must, but the payoff is right in front of you.

Comment on Words: Vancouver, Canada by 14 Beautiful Baha’i Images of Prayer and Reflection | Baha'i Blog

14 Beautiful Baha’i Images of Prayer and Reflection | Baha'i Blog — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:35:32 +0000

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