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Bob n Leia Evans's avatar

The only way out of this mess is to go into the mess. We cannot go around it. We simply do not know how to go above it.  Even monks have anxiety sequestered in cloistered walls. They too, must take the inner journey to find some hope and peace; some joys and this word—contentment.

This whole post is so very important. I have scratched the surface but so need to keep moving through in rythym to be at peace and content despite the world clamoring and old ways that unsettles my soul.

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Stephen Smith's avatar

Thanks for your note and capturing a highlight. It does feel more important than ever. Every blessing and eager to hear about your next steps!

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Ann P. Leavell's avatar

We begin living well, by living with the soul in mind. The soul in mind—not success in mind.  The soul in mind—not money in the bank. The soul in mind, not living in the hustle and bustle of our dilemma.  We live with the soul in mind and learn a whole and other way to do life.

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Stephen Smith's avatar

I always thought we were long lost cousins!

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Ruffin's avatar

Lingering with me, "In brief, Soul is the real me—all of me—all of you. Soul is what lives forever and at the present time, has the physical address of our own unique physical bodies. We are more than our bodies. We are souls. Dallas Willard reminds us that “we are spiritual beings having a physical experience.”  This grounding opens us up to this whole and other way of living."

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Stephen Smith's avatar

After our 30 year absence from a shared journey… here you are! You are loved Ruffin and so is your husband. May our paths cross in 2024. Come see us in Brevard!

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