All categories - 24 September 2007

Years ago, one of my spiritual mentors told me this. At the time I thought it was pretty lame. But with time, I see it as more and more true.

She said that here on earth, there are lots of "good-bye" moments. We are always having to leave people or get left by people.

But if the theologians are right, and heaven/paradise/God's grace is union with God and others, then heaven would be full of "hello"s and devoid of "good-byes."

The word "hello" invites communication and communion: connection.

Heaven is greater and greater union, deeper and deeper connection with God, our source and foundation. The same with love. So do you think one way of thinking about God's Kingdom is an eternal "Hello"?

2007-09-24 04:39:47 · 11 answers · asked by Acorn 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-24 04:39:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

The Lady......or The Tiger?

2007-09-24 04:39:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

We are already receiving wedding gifts. Our wedding is next month. We pre-ordered our thank you cards with our invitations, so they say Mr. & Mrs..........on them. Should we wait until after the wedding to start sending out thank you cards?

2007-09-24 04:39:40 · 17 answers · asked by beth v 2 in Weddings

When people you don't want to speak to and haven't spoken to for years suddenly re-enter your life?

For me it sure does.

2007-09-24 04:39:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Your answer MUST be supported with definitive rationale

2007-09-24 04:39:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

What are they for? My pup has had her initial shots at her breeder, but I guess I need to take her in for some more. It makes me wonder if they're really necessary. They put all sorts of crap in with people immunizations, I'm sure the animal ones are even less controlled.
Are they just a way for vets to make money off of us on a yearly basis? I don't kennel my pet, I don't fly with her. Why do I need to get them for her?

2007-09-24 04:39:28 · 9 answers · asked by EarthGirl 6 in Dogs

They will order a 2000 calorie sandwich and then get a diet coke.

2007-09-24 04:39:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

all i want is for you to attempt to list every band you know of...AT LEAST 20 BAND NAMES ON A LIST no less please...

2007-09-24 04:39:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Music

2007-09-24 04:39:21 · 4 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

give to charity?
Would you go though an existing one or set up something yourself?

2007-09-24 04:39:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Is it because of the emitions, or because of the noise?

If it's the emitions, I can fix that problem.

2007-09-24 04:39:13 · 9 answers · asked by teh dude v666 1 in Motorcycles

trying desperatley to get my son to clean his teeth, we've tried mirrors, play,doing it at different times.We've tried being stern(well sternish) Help, anyone know any special tricks. We are worried about his teeth

2007-09-24 04:39:07 · 11 answers · asked by sparkesclaire1712 1 in Newborn & Baby

2007-09-24 04:38:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

WHAT MOVIE?

2007-09-24 04:38:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

A. Database
B. Design
C. Normal
D. Print-Layout

2007-09-24 04:38:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

please answer ASAP..i need at least three reasons and please people be serious..best answers will get 50 points.

2007-09-24 04:38:44 · 4 answers · asked by PhotographyGirl 3 in Government

I know when their little babies your not supposed to because they can suffocate themselves. At what age is it safe?

2007-09-24 04:38:36 · 14 answers · asked by NIKKI 3 in Parenting

Let me explain a bit here... I am going through alot now in my life. I have not been able to find employment in almost a year, and I am 47 years old with a wife and daughter whom I love very much! But, everything I seem to do, or anything that happens to me, even the smallest things, right now really set me off!! And its not that I hit my wife or daughter.. NEVER! But because I am so frustrated about the lack of direction in my life, I snap at them when I know that I should not be! Any and all advice is very welcomed! Thanks...

2007-09-24 04:38:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

Why do we have such a problem with illegal immigration? Why would minorities or poor people from countries like Mexico want to risk their lives to come here just to face more discrimination and oppression?

Why would anybody bother to come here to live if the United States is as bad as the ant-American crowd makes it out to be? If you believe the mantra of many left leaning liberals/socialists, the United States is a racist, intolerant country where the rich and powerful take advantage of downtrodden minorities and poor people. According to them, there's mostly only justice for wealthy white people. People become successful not by hard work and education, but by cheating and taking advantage of those weaker than themselves.

I know this country is far from perfect, but to listen to many of the liberal extremists, the United States must be a horrible place to live. But apparently immigrants, both legal and illegal, must not be paying any attention to them.

2007-09-24 04:38:20 · 11 answers · asked by susandiane311 5 in Immigration

The Pac-10 is a beast this season, but the gap between USC and the rest of the field seems as large as ever.

Fight ON!!!

Fight ON!! Fight ON!! Fight ON to Victory!!

2007-09-24 04:38:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

Ive Got One And I Only Have My Freinds Listening ... Its Lame Please Give Me An Idea :)

2007-09-24 04:37:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

that are not about the man and the woman being in love/breaking up? Maybe with two enemies or something where it can be emotional but that it isn't even implied that there is something between them? I need a performance piece to sing with my friend, but he and I are both seeing someone else so we don't wanna even imply it!

2007-09-24 04:37:51 · 5 answers · asked by musicalchairs 456 2 in Singing

2007-09-24 04:37:45 · 24 answers · asked by Silvia Z 1 in Dogs

What is the process involved?

2007-09-24 04:37:39 · 17 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

contact me mexicangirl@yahoo.com.mx

2007-09-24 04:37:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Is voodoo overall real?

2007-09-24 04:37:35 · 8 answers · asked by c_bere07 1 in Mythology & Folklore

It was only like a year ago I was pretty positive, upbeat kind of guy. I was a good christian, but I was never one to tell people how to live their lives.

Now, though, I'm a totally different person. I mean, I *act* the same, when I'm around friends and family, but I feel so worthless anymore. Thanks to some really shitty friends, and the people I once loved treating me like I'm totally useless, I've lost all faith in God. It's not that I'm "angry" with him (I was at one point, though), but I have lost the belief of his existance.

The thing is, I feel like my life has no meaning anymore. I question why I still go on, when my life shows no hope of improving. I think the worst thing, is I feel *I'm* the one to blame, and that makes me dislike myself anymore. I'm really self-conscious, plus overweight, so I really just feel more and more like a total failure.

What's happened to me? And what can I possibly do to add meaning to my life? Is there a way to become religious again?

2007-09-24 04:37:33 · 17 answers · asked by Jared C 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i don't think so myself but my sister does. i am trying to prove her wrong.

2007-09-24 04:37:13 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

Here are the details:

Monday, September 24, 2007, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Roone Arledge Auditorium, Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Co-sponsored by the School of International and Public Affairs

A keynote address followed by a question and answer session with the audience.

Moderator
John H. Coatsworth, Acting Dean, School of International and Public Affairs
Question and Answer
During the program, cards will be distributed to members of the audience, so that they may submit questions for the speaker. If you were unable to register for the event but would still like to submit a question, please email your question to worldleaders@columbia.edu with the subject line, "Question for the President of Iran." Due to the large volume of questions, we cannot guarantee that yours will be read at the event.

2007-09-24 04:37:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government