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Great account! I like the elements of it: grace, and the efforts toward it, with a sense of humour.

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Much appreciated, my generous friend.

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"Hey!" ~ Mick,

WHAT A TREMENDOUS LESSON, ALL THE WAY AROUND. AGAIN ! FROM ONE (who may have contemplated) BUT NEVER ENTERED THE HALLS OR WALLS, OF SEMINARY. YET CREATED, THRU INNER SPIRIT, THE MANIED UNDERSTANDINGS.

I think legend has it that one of A Bodhisattva's Powers is Transformation/Conversionoff Energy, bad to Good.

They're also get decked out by Heaven, tho' a bit invisible for NOW.

"Who is of smiling face, Bestower of all fortunes.

Whose hands are ready

To provide assurance

To the fearful.

And is adorned

By various ornaments,

With precious stones."

~ translation of Sanskrit Hymn {Enigma: The Child In Us}

Anywho.

Great Tale.

I Pray, You're GOOD-Proud !

(Oh yea Mick, you cannot sell these type of gems so you can buy food for your flock. They're Priceless. You'll just havta wear & bear 'em)...

HAHA !

Peace.

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Thank you, as always, my kind friend. 😇

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Mick,

Hears A Share, because I know you're also concerned Environmental-ly, in The Great-Classical-Liberal Sense. It's about WATER & as you say..."Watch your back." [They] got water-plans.

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ESSENTIAL & VITAL

WATER:

"THE LIFE BLOOD

OF THIS BIO DOME."

"PROPER WATER MANAGEMENT," TO DENY THEIR PLANNED CONTROL.

{This Development, isn't only happening in the developing world}.

"[They're] Planning on Your Consummation, via industrialized watered wastes."

~ Tore Maras

7-12-2023

https://rumble.com/v2zl7vq-tore-says-show-71223.html

MI: Musical Interlude:

https://youtu.be/X8NL7iI7W2g

https://youtu.be/wem3Omg64Zs

~ Robert/Brian

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(Let US Drink, Bathe, Cook, & Swim, with The Saved Un-collared Seals, Dolphins, & Whales. BAPTISM Wise)...

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Amen ❤️

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🙏

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"My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness....” II Cor.12:9.

It hurts my brain to try and logically understand but I rest in His promise. We can keep doing burpees, walls sits, and planks (did you talk about those yet?) and know that God is stronger still!

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Imagine how long of a plank God can do!

P.S. I'll write about planks soon. Thanks, Kristi.

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Beautiful! "Maybe redemption has stories to tell / maybe forgiveness is right where you fell..." Switchfoot - Dare You to Move.

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❤️ I love redemption stories. It’s about compassion , forgiveness and grace.

Thanks Mickey!

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Thank you, as always, Kim! ❤️

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This warms my heart and gives me hope for the prodigals amongst those I love.

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Amen! That's exactly why I shared it! 🙏

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Thank you Mickey. It’s all about the life that comes after this one. ✝️

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✝️

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Very much non-religious here but in total agreement! Thank you ❤️

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Thank you! 🙂

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I really appreciate your spirit of humility. I have too many cringe worthy moments to reflect upon. Sometimes one jumps to mind and prompts me to gasp from dread. Forgiveness (including--maybe especially--forgiving oneself) is difficult but one of the most rewarding and joyous things to experience. Thanks for sharing!

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Thank YOU, Adria! 🙂 🙏

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We all fu-dge up! Redemption awaits everyone.🙏🔥Way to grow & share! 🕊️

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Thank you, as always, Malika! 🙏💕🙏

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Have you ever heard this song....this substack reminded me of it...... I can never listen to this without crying..... Mercy Now by Mary Gauthier.... she has had quite the life, too..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01kf_jXGbNI&list=RD01kf_jXGbNI&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT7NiFpJmvI

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Thank you, Stella. 😭 I had not heard this song but it felt like being introduced to a beautiful, mournful hymn. 😭

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Yes...I saw her live at a festival....it was very moving....like I said before, she comes from a dark past and she has overcome lots of demons.... it was even more poignant...... glad you liked it.....

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Indeed, her voice is clearly flavored with so many memories. Thank you again...

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Have you seen Derrick's brilliantly improvised Queer Theory Jeopardy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJsf5QY12rg

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Yes! He is a very witty and clever man.

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