"Thank you, Kathy, I hope so. Compassion is key, I learn this more and more as I get older. And a big fat dose of humility really helps, too."
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Kathy Summers
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what to do with pain
Started this discussion. Last reply by James C Schultz 4th month 19, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
We don't start anything from the same place.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie 4th month 23, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Violence never seems to be a solution to any problem.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lola Georg 4th month 8, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Stephanie replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'We don't start anything from the same place.'"These examples are lovely, Helen, thank you!
Children are wonderful teachers, too, I need to remember that. I have a son who is a bit of a challenge for me, and he knows that I struggle with how to best mother him (because I tell him),…"
Kathy Summers replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'We don't start anything from the same place.'"I think you will do a wonderful job of guiding your children. All our experiences matter and give us compassion and wisdom as we are in the present led by God. Kathy"
Kathy Summers replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'We don't start anything from the same place.'"Dear Helen, Thanks so much for sharing your kind wisdom.May God's sweetest blessings continue to be with you and your friend. Kathy"
Helen Gibbs replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'We don't start anything from the same place.'"Hi Stephanie,
I veer between very excited and very scared about spending time with his daughters. Because our relationship is long distance, a lot of it is conducted on the phone and we have been including the girls in conversations if they…"
Stephanie replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'We don't start anything from the same place.'"Helen, I hope you have a wonderful time with your partner and his daughters. And good for you for putting the developmental and spiritual needs of the girls first.
I struggle with how I am going to approach discussions of personal…"
Helen Gibbs replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'We don't start anything from the same place.'"Hello Kathy,
Been reflecting on your words and want to give you my thoughts on what you have written.
Late last week I sat down in front of TV and turned on a programme that was talking about how this community group was supporting…"
James C Schultz replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'what to do with pain'"The best use for pain?
this is what I find
use it to soak your heart
to grow compassion in your mind
bring it back to memory
to the surface of your life
whenever you see someone
bombarded with life's strife
pain is a helpful…"
Kathy Summers posted a discussionwhat to do with pain
what to do with painshoulders ache neck achesback achesespecially fingers achehow to bear it is it more noble to never mentionpain to othersbear it privately and carry onor is it better to share painbecause everyone has painwhat if pain is sharedand no one is interestedor labels you painand stops inviting you to do thingsplease tell me your paini will listeni will care I will pray for youwhat if I share and you sharetogether can we ease painI bring my pain to Godmy one sure actionpain is…See More
Lola Georg replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'Violence never seems to be a solution to any problem.'"Violence never IS the solution to any problem.
I have a dream . . . . My dream is that as a species, human beings would agree NOT to use violence to solve our problems. If we could agree to do this as a species, then we could live without the…"
Kathy Summers posted a discussionWe don't start anything from the same place.
I went to a college with a very strict moral code. You had to sign a contract agreeing to many things including abstaining from sex unless you were married. One of my roommates, one of the kindest people I have ever met, was always involved in sexual experiences at our college. She would wake me and tell me about her dates when she came home. It was such a great lesson to me. I was never tempted or desired to do such things so I didn’t , but it was easy for me. She had such a deep desire for…See More
Kathy Summers replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'Violence never seems to be a solution to any problem.'"Yes, I think you are very right Adria. Thank you for what you shared. Kathy"
Adria Gulizia replied to Kathy Summers's discussion 'Violence never seems to be a solution to any problem.'"Kathy, I think that what you're saying is so right, except for one thing. I think people have to find the light of God in one another BEFORE they can commit to non-violence. As long as non-violence is based on utilitarian concerns than whenever…"
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"I haven't known that many people who died... but something about it "being their time" seemed to be involved. Suicide looks to be the ultimate in "nonsolutions", as well as pretty high up there on the list of…"
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Thanks for sharing.
Posted on 3rd mo. 23, 2011 at 12:23pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thanks to everyone who shares and who makes Quaker Quaker possible. I learn so much from what you share and feel a closer walk with God because of you. Is it possible to make a donation to Quaker Quaker by mail? Kathy
NUCLEAR ACCIDENT:THE FIRE THIS TIME
Posted on 3rd mo. 16, 2011 at 5:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
| "NUCLEAR ACCIDENT: THE FIRE THIS TIME I awoke from my dream exhausted. It began with a chaotic and mostly doomed attempt to give a talk at the parish in which I grew up, and ended with a mushroom cloud. I really should turn the radio off before falling asleep. But I don't think I will. Safe and warm in bed, sure of clean water pouring from the tap should I become thirsty in the night, sure of fresh bread… |
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- Not everyone appreciates what we're sharing here-- but I need it, and I'm glad you value it too! (I really needed to hear that today, thanks!)
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