Monthly Archives: November 2009

Moving Past Anger Toward Peace

Posted on November 29, 2009 by David Persons

Do we experience outbursts of anger often in our daily lives?  I think most of us do.  What causes these outbursts toward ourselves and others?  In essence, anger outburst results from people, including ourselves, who do not meet our expectations.  … Continue reading →

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A good read on growing into a unity of Oneness…

Posted on November 28, 2009 by David Persons

I was sent this article from a member of Wayside, thanking me for the philosoply and encouraging me on.  It was written by a Rabbi and his own evolution.  He even refers to the Course in Miracles!  Enjoy.   http://www.soulfulliving.com/going_to_be.htm is … Continue reading →

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My Feelings of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2009 by David Persons

On this “Black Friday” (what a name!) I still am reflecting on the things of life for which I feel thanksgiving. It began anew when yesterday I suggested before dinner, we offer words or short phrases for the things we … Continue reading →

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The Fear of Love and Healing

Posted on November 20, 2009 by David Persons

It may seem ironic, but most of us don’t readily want a deeper love and healing. Why? There is fear of losing what securities we feel we now enjoy. A deeper healing and a joining love is one which is … Continue reading →

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The Origin of Hatred

Posted on November 13, 2009 by David Persons

Do any among us not hate someone? Indeed, it is a rare find. Listen to our conversations and thoughts and we discover how easily we slip into accusations of judgment, negativism and hatred toward another or others. Indeed, hatred has … Continue reading →

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Senseless Sacrifice

Posted on November 7, 2009 by David Persons

  Quote YouTube – Senseless Sacrifice 

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The Senselessness of Sacrifice

Posted on November 6, 2009 by David Persons

Most of us were raised with the idea of sacrifice being critical to our attainment of success and happiness.  Unless we sacrificed ourselves, we could not expect to succeed; in scholastic pursuits, in athletics, in relationships, in freedom.  Sacrifice has … Continue reading →

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