Considering ... ending? F/Sa 10/28-29

hollygail
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Considering ... ending? F/Sa 10/28-29 Oct 28, 2016 4:27:44 GMT

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Post by hollygail on Oct 28, 2016 4:27:44 GMT

Welcome!! You have entered a space where all people are invited to gather to discuss matters of Spirituality, in mutual respect and friendliness: "Considering...Spirituality." Here, the focus is on personal spirituality and not dogma. We welcome with open arms people from any, all, and no religious/faith backgrounds, and those who practice spirituality on their own, to join us for a discussion centered on a higher consciousness. Each day there will be a quote, question, or discussion prompt presented for all to ponder and respond to.

**In maintaining an atmosphere of comfort and trust, we do not allow proselytizing (the effort of trying to convert others) or the denigrating of the religions and viewpoints of others. We also avoid bringing up topics such as politics, hot button social issues, or anything that can be considered divisive**

As this was a WW board, we also discuss our personal wellness, including our weight management program. We share our struggles and our triumphs regarding such as well as discuss things like family, friends, jobs, hobbies, outside interests, etc... We strive to build each other up with loving support in a positive manner. Let us not ever tear one another down in any way, shape or form.

Regular thread starters for the time being are:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: Gary / Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Holly

Yet if anyone is so inclined, please feel free to start a new thread by beginning with the title: "Considering....(topic -q/q)", post this introduction (by way of copy & paste) then follow that with a post putting forth a question and/or quote (with or without some explanation) for us to ponder today. The topic can be inspired by your personal faith, but please do remember that anyone from other spiritual paths should be able to answer it.

Shalom, Love & Light, Blessed Be, Namaste...

Last Edit: Oct 28, 2016 4:28:28 GMT by hollygail

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Considering ... ending? F/Sa 10/28-29 Oct 28, 2016 4:31:54 GMT

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Post by hollygail on Oct 28, 2016 4:31:54 GMT

Gary, you and I are the only ones who've posted here for weeks. I suspect we have some "lurkers" but they've been invited to post and haven't... Maybe it's time we considered ending the thread...

In the meantime, here's a possible topic for today...

THE MAGIC BANK ACCOUNT

Imagine that you had won the following *PRIZE* in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account for your use.

However, this prize has rules:

1. Everything that you didn't spend during each day would be taken away from you.

2. You may not simply transfer money into some other account.

3. You may only spend it.

4. Each morning upon awakening, the bank opens your account with another $86,400 for that day.

5. The bank can end the game without warning; at any time. It can say, “Game Over!" It can close the account and you will not receive a new one.

What would you personally do? You would buy anything and everything you wanted right?

Not only for yourself, but for all the people you love and care for.

Even for people you don't know, because you couldn't possibly spend it all on yourself, right? You would try to spend every penny, and use it all, because you knew it would be replenished in the morning, right?

ACTUALLY, this GAME is REAL… Shocked???

YES! Each of us is already a winner of this *PRIZE*. We just can't seem to see it. The PRIZE is *TIME*.

1. Each morning we awaken to receive 86,400 seconds as a gift of life.

2. And when we go to sleep at night, any remaining time is NOT credited to us.

3. What we haven't used up that day is forever lost.

4. Yesterday is forever gone. 5. Each morning the account is refilled, but the bank can dissolve your account at any time WITHOUT WARNING...

SO, what will YOU do with your 86,400 seconds? Those seconds are worth so much more than the same amount in dollars. Think about it and remember to enjoy every second of your life because time races by so much quicker than you think. So, take care of yourself, be happy, love deeply and enjoy life!

Here's wishing you a wonderful and beautiful day.

Last Edit: Oct 28, 2016 4:33:16 GMT by hollygail

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Considering ... ending? F/Sa 10/28-29 Oct 28, 2016 17:32:10 GMT

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Post by glrogers67 on Oct 28, 2016 17:32:10 GMT

Holly, I have been thinking the same thing. We are the only 2 on this thread. I even tried posting it on the other 2 Proboards for a few days and got no responses. This thread has been a spiritual feast for me and there are really no end of subjects we could talk about but it does take a certain amount of work to come up with topics that could be discussed across faith or spiritual lines, but reality says there really isn't the interest. Once WW discontinued the message boards that eliminated the participation we once had. There are only 9 people registered on this ProBoard and we are the only 2 participating now. So I agree, maybe it's time to end this thread and hope for some other avenue to express spirituality. If I see you on the other 2 ProBoards I'll say hi, but I won't put up the threads for next week here. If there are any lurkers out there who read this thread and enjoy the topics we present please let us know and we can continue with the caveat that we would like participation from the lurkers.

As for the topic presented today, YES, YES, YES it is a timely topic I struggle with all the time. I try to find time to do everything I need to do. In fact I need to go to Walmart right now to pick up some things and to get some drinking water and a couple For Sale signs for my car since the person who expressed interest decided against it when he heard that I don't get good gas mileage in town. Lots going on with my daughter and I am trying my hardest to help her see there IS a better way to live than she is right now.

See you around the boards!

Spiritualspace

Considering ... ending? F/Sa 10/28-29

Post by hollygail on Oct 28, 2016 4:27:44 GMT

Post by hollygail on Oct 28, 2016 4:31:54 GMT

Post by glrogers67 on Oct 28, 2016 17:32:10 GMT

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