tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26181705.post115319824768242277..comments2023-10-12T06:29:13.317-06:00Comments on Beck: YE SHALL NOT FEAR...Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159223254071653666noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26181705.post-1153259050524155642006-07-18T15:44:00.000-06:002006-07-18T15:44:00.000-06:00First of all, thanks for being such a great exampl...First of all, thanks for being such a great example to me. This post was quite inspiring and reminded me of the strength I can get from reading the scriptures (which I need to do much more than I am!).<BR/><BR/>Being biological creatures, I consciously try to acknowledge that our attractions are somewhat irrational. And I try to remember that fading feeling after getting something I've irrationally desired. It feels great and then subsequently pretty empty. I can think of lots of examples both sexual and otherwise. Now I'm just rambling, but your post got me thinking about this stuff!-L-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02854867259876731599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26181705.post-1153245455906191592006-07-18T11:57:00.000-06:002006-07-18T11:57:00.000-06:00How funny--I often think of the Timothy scripture,...How funny--I often think of the Timothy scripture, and was going to quote it in my last comment to you--much better that the spirit sent you there, instead. <BR/><BR/>It's interesting, for me, because I know what I have, and I also know what I'm missing, the basis of comparison is available. You have only the knowledge of what you have, and the fantasy of what you think you're missing--a different basis of comparison. <BR/><BR/>How I would love to be in your shoes. How I would love to have the opportunity to tell the Savior, "I wanted something, but I did what you asked me to do, instead." I don't have that option anymore. Regret is an ugly master.<BR/><BR/>Choice is a sacred gift. <BR/><BR/>I hope you have peace for awhile. You've agonized for quite some time. Everyone deserves a rest when he/she is weary.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216416424593449924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26181705.post-1153233791961538592006-07-18T08:43:00.000-06:002006-07-18T08:43:00.000-06:00I hope you keep tapping into this power. I can as...I hope you keep tapping into this power. I can assure you it won't always shake you to your core -- if you continue to work on those thoughts and fantasies. You won't give up "who you are" by doing that. I promise. <BR/><BR/>These aren't just trite words of encouragement from an optimist. I've been in a similar place to where you are. I even went past where you are, unfortunately. What you sometimes hope you'll find there, you might find there. But you'll also find other things. I wrote this to a friend last night: <BR/><BR/>"I've been pretty dang happy with certain people. Sublimely so. But in those quiet moments, my spirit wasn't so pleased. I couldn't remain, and I knew it, even if it killed me to leave. I remember a few times my head being on her chest, so happy and so pleased ... and then that feeling would come, and I knew it wasn't where I belonged. Quite a mix of feelings in a matter of moments. But it was something I had to follow." <BR/><BR/>It was more heartwrenching to have gone there than it is where you are now. Trust me on that. :) <BR/><BR/>You're doing great and you have support all around you to continue on in this kind of power and choice.Book Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818222387302221638noreply@blogger.com