tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post1977499186899101891..comments2024-03-27T16:17:04.142-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: A Lenten ReflectionJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-85683356753573936092009-02-28T09:54:00.000-05:002009-02-28T09:54:00.000-05:00Whoops! More coffee! I'm the "anonymous" who left ...Whoops! More coffee! I'm the "anonymous" who left the previous comment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-56833443459471561972009-02-28T09:53:00.000-05:002009-02-28T09:53:00.000-05:00I never talk about my current Lenten discipline, b...I never talk about my current Lenten discipline, but I will mention that last year's was walking an identical two miles every day while listening to Jon Bon Jovi's "It's My Life", over and over. It's a perfect pace for clipping along, and you can do two miles in 35-40 minutes, depending on the length of your stride.<BR/><BR/>Which is to say: the point of faith is freedom rather than constriction, openness and acceptance rather than a closed mind and rejecting heart. Your post communicated that beautifully, and was a wonderful day-opener for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-36223856797332015352009-02-27T17:28:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:28:00.000-05:00So much of this resonates with me, as you might ex...So much of this resonates with me, as you might expect :) A spiritual life depends on much more than the ritual and rules. As you said, it's more about what you do every day and how you treat others. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your thoughts..I loved reading them.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623887166087444590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-80254764762878341802009-02-27T10:08:00.000-05:002009-02-27T10:08:00.000-05:00There is nothing wrong with a serious post, especi...There is nothing wrong with a serious post, especially one like this. This is a beautiful, heartfelt post, good buddy and one well worth reading, regardless of your beliefs. The photos are beautiful, too. I agree with you on the Lenten season being about giving out and to others, not about denying our own selfish ways. Jesus was one cool guy and he's in my heart and soul and an example for all that I do, too. We are all human, and continual works in progress. You have a great heart and soul, the best gifts we can share. Blessings. xoxoJudy Winterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700297781569555025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-60778693879720856592009-02-26T20:59:00.000-05:002009-02-26T20:59:00.000-05:00Jeanie: This is a wonderful piece. Thank you for y...Jeanie: This is a wonderful piece. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your sincerity, compassion, and humor which are the clear expressions of a truly spiritual woman. <BR/><BR/>I do not believe that we humans can fathom the mind of God. In the face of the mystery of our existence--why there is something instead of nothing--I believe much Like Einstein did,in a greater intelligence behind it all but not in a personal God who keeps score and meddles in our daily lives. The guiding principles demonstrated by Christ, Buddha, Moses and Muhammed --love, compassion, and charity are not exclusive to any one faith. They are free to all who will avail themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-65509964955162052552009-02-26T16:31:00.000-05:002009-02-26T16:31:00.000-05:00Lent is traditionally a time of contemplation and ...Lent is traditionally a time of contemplation and re-evaluation; I think you are a strong voice for that. You can never underestimate the strength and power found in listening to the still voice within. And, the power of prayer is strong for many reasons. I think this was a very well thought out and honest post and I value it.<BR/><BR/>JoanneJoanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-19278495952619727242009-02-26T12:27:00.000-05:002009-02-26T12:27:00.000-05:00Bravo, Jeanie. What a wonderful way for me to star...Bravo, Jeanie. What a wonderful way for me to start the day, learning more about you AND hearing you say words that need to be expressed openly MUCH ore often than they are. Namaste, beautiful woman!Jane Rosemonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328379714769369656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-83050298372310001542009-02-25T20:09:00.000-05:002009-02-25T20:09:00.000-05:00Oh, Jeanie, this is just a perfect expression of t...Oh, Jeanie, this is just a perfect expression of the generosity and grace I find here every day. Beautifully said, friend.annohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102616203481686227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-37530250789867008232009-02-25T20:04:00.000-05:002009-02-25T20:04:00.000-05:00While my views may differ, I would fight to the de...While my views may differ, I would fight to the death for you to be able to have them. I think that is what freedom in the political sense means. Whether we know we make choices or not, I believe we do and you have every right to make yours known. I thought you did a good job.Mary Timmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610970753020969331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-4609484703630628702009-02-25T19:30:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:30:00.000-05:00pictures. I always remark on pictures but I can't ...pictures. I always remark on pictures but I can't help it. I love these. the stone. the Buddha. the details. lovely.<BR/><BR/>and you have embraced the Lenten spirit. Feeling quite the same about so much of it and also in practice here in our home, I wonder if some of our faith and belief and how we handle it all must come with Wisdom as we grow and mature and experience stuff ... life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-5589971243277902602009-02-25T19:13:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:13:00.000-05:00I liked the serious side of you and really agree w...I liked the serious side of you and really agree with what you say here.BONNIE Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051131465977943433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-36793865442566144652009-02-25T17:19:00.000-05:002009-02-25T17:19:00.000-05:00you can be serious anytime you want sweetie...this...you can be serious anytime you want sweetie...this is your place !<BR/><BR/>and I feel just like you do....exactly !bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-40527623712070109572009-02-25T13:36:00.000-05:002009-02-25T13:36:00.000-05:00This was a wonderful post Jeanie. Sometimes it's ...This was a wonderful post Jeanie. Sometimes it's hard to write about such things in such a public arena. I applaud you. I too don't wear my faith on my sleeve and find it very hard to handle it when people do. I was raised with no formal religion and was always told by my mother that God was my heart. I became Catholic and was baptized only after meeting the hub. I enjoyed the wonderful old rituals and we raised our boys Catholic. But, I have since become angry with the church for what it's done with priests molesting young children and our dollars going towards their legal fees. No more. We left it up to the kid to make his own decision last year if he wanted to be confirmed in the church or not. He decided to, which I am proud of. I feel it is up to each individual to find their peace, whatever and whoever it is with. I have always had peace within myself and find other religions fascinating. How can one be better than another? It's your own peace you must find. Thanks for a thoughtful post Jeanie! xoxoRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032001920106167026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-91962576238574083022009-02-25T12:23:00.000-05:002009-02-25T12:23:00.000-05:00In the end or rather before the endwhat you do wit...In the end or rather before the end<BR/>what you do with Jesus is the only<BR/>thing that counts and all the other<BR/>stuff you mentioned will flow from<BR/>that if you get it right.<BR/>John 14:6.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-89042365867811148842009-02-25T11:22:00.000-05:002009-02-25T11:22:00.000-05:00Oh Jeanie, that is one of the best posts that I ha...Oh Jeanie, that is one of the best posts that I have read in a long time. I now know what kind of connect I have with you, besides the artsy one. I feel the EXACT same way as you do! I don't have to go to Church every sunday or to give up stuff for lent. My higher power, whom, I call God, is in my heart. I see him and his son, in my flowers, my family, our in all things beautiful. The things that are not beuatiful, I pray that one day they will be.<BR/>Excellent!!!!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908610001765757691noreply@blogger.com