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  1. Open_Minded

    Christian Mystic Wants to Learn About Chakras

    Hello Folks: I'm not sure where to start with this, so I'll just plunge right in. I've decades of experience meditating. My path has been Christian Mysticism. Although I've heard of Chakras I've never really given them much thought. They've not been "on my path" so-to-speak. But, in the last...
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    Quantum Mechanics and Conscious Intent

    NPR Article [/INDENT]It's an interesting Reality that we live in. :)
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    What can we learn about ourselves?

    I'd forgotten this Thomas Merton quote until a few weeks back when it came through on Facebook. What Merton had to say is very true. Our idea of the Sacred does tell us more about ourselves than about the Sacred. Even our non-ideas of the Sacred tells us much about ourselves. What can you...
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    Are we God - or some expression thereof?

    Well the thread title about says it all ... :D
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    Getting Lost in the Forest

    I got lost cataloging the forest the other day And missed the LIFE all around me Then, I sat down by a tree And instead of inventorying The species of every plant around me I closed my eyes Took a deep and relaxing breaths And LIFE overwhelmed me Now, when I walk in the...
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    Pope Francis Says Atheists Who Do Good Are Redeemed, Not Just Catholics

    Pope Francis Says Atheists Who Do Good Are Redeemed, Not Just Catholics For years, I participated in inter-faith dialog. Although there were individual Catholics participating as well... I NEVER thought I'd live to see the day when the POPE would utter such...
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    Technical Capability Meets Moral Decisions (Where is our Responsibility as Culture)?

    The First 3D-Printed Gun Has Been Fired I'm not naive enough to think that individual human beings are going to care about what is "right" or "wrong" when it comes to this technology. But ... as a Citizen - should this be legal? Are this guns traceable in the event that they are used to...
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    TED - and Censorship

    I just became aware of this situation today. It seems best to link the article and let the conversation unfold. Banned TED Talk: Rupert Sheldrake – The Science Delusion There are two things going on here Censorship of a site who's stated mission is "TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas...
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    If Only ....

    If only the world was what I see it to be Then I would be right And everyone else would be wrong I would be going to heaven And "they" would be going to hell And what a wonderful world it would be If only the world was what I see it to be.....
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    Word or Phrase Association

    Since the mystic/contemplative path is so subjective and given more to metaphor, imagery and symbolism ... maybe a "phrase association" thread might be an enlightening activity. Let's just throw out some words, or very short phrases, and see what others throw back in the way of their "word or...
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    Sheldon Cooper's Clock

    Anyone care to explain ... ;)
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    The Conservative Christian Case for Separation of Church and State

    The Conservative Christian Case for Separation of Church and State The linked letter is almost 3 years old. But, its message is as applicable today, as the day it was written: ..................
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    Just a few newbie questions

    Hello: I'm new to the fourms and have a few questions: Where/How do I add a signature to my settings? How do I become a member of a DIR forum? Can I be a member of more than one DIR forum? What does "DIR" stand for? Oh Yeah ... what is a Frubal? Thanks in advance: (If there are any other...
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