tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post4872955136510134750..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: The Dark Night Of The Soul - Part 1Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-26503839108899428642011-08-09T16:50:46.827-04:002011-08-09T16:50:46.827-04:00Hey there Jay~
"Hmm. So this is 'not com...Hey there <b>Jay</b>~<br /><br />"Hmm. So this is 'not commenting much' huh? LOL!"<br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA! You are toooooooooo funny! But I LOVED your 'not commenting much' it was so spot on, and I'm in total agreement.<br /><br />And yes, whether it's because we're both Libra's or simply because we just have a lot in common, I see we 'think' and 'feel' the same on many topics.<br /><br />I totally forgot you were a Quaker, but yes, you DID share that with me in one of your comments one time. And I ADORE the Quaker way of life. A dear friend of mine teaches at a Quaker School here in Philly and says that it's the BEST experience he's EVER had teaching school. And for the reason you mentioned....<br /><br />"We don't proselytise, we don't attempt to convert, and I find it terribly difficult to deal with people who do."<br /><br />Amen!<br /><br />Thanks soooooooooo much for stopping by and sharing yourself on this post, my friend. I always enjoy our chats....always!<br /><br />Hope you're having a FAB week!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-26152702598929093172011-08-09T15:51:05.769-04:002011-08-09T15:51:05.769-04:00I'm not going to comment too much here, becaus...I'm not going to comment too much here, because I see there is another post already for me after this one, but I'd like to say this. Once again, my dear, it seems we have a lot in common. I'm nodding as I read through this; yes, there are many paths and always will be, yes, I dislike people who try to impose their views on me, yes, I believe in a God who is a friend I can chat to (and complain at when necessary!) and I so understand the feeling of knowing He (or She) is out there, but feeling cut off.<br /><br />As you may or may not know, I'm a Quaker. I am a Quaker by convincement, which means I was not born into a Quaker family, but found my way there because it all seems to 'fit'. We don't proselytise, we don't attempt to convert, and I find it terribly difficult to deal with people who do. I can't tell you how many blogs I've clicked away from because of this.<br /><br />Hmm. So this is 'not commenting much' huh? LOL!Jay at The Depp Effecthttp://www.thedeppeffect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-42174063160631203562011-08-08T22:36:34.273-04:002011-08-08T22:36:34.273-04:00Hey there V~
"the one thing i wonder about G...Hey there <b>V</b>~<br /><br />"the one thing i wonder about God and people is why when things are going great, people boast and say look what i've done or look what i have..we get an I problem. when things in our life suck, are bad, confusing, we blame God."<br /><br />OMG...THANK YOU for sharing that because you are sooooooo spot on! And I've done that myself. Blame God.<br /><br />"as long as i'm not dead, i feel there is always hope, no matter what my circumstances, take everything."<br /><br />You are so right, girl! And for as many decisions I've made that may not have been the best ones, there was always something to learn from them. So in a way, they really weren't 'not the best decisions.' Because I grew.<br /><br />Thanks oh so much for stopping by and sharing your feelings on these posts, my friend. Muchly appreciated and enjoyed!<br /><br />(((( V )))))<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-91067106039357386492011-08-08T22:10:46.564-04:002011-08-08T22:10:46.564-04:00the one thing i wonder about God and people is why...the one thing i wonder about God and people is why when things are going great, people boast and say look what i've done or look what i have..we get an I problem. when things in our life suck, are bad, confusing, we blame God. i'm very hard on myself and i blame myself to shame for the unwise decisions i've made. i do ask God to keep me in his mercy and pray i make better decisions. as long as i'm not dead, i feel there is always hope, no matter what my circumstances, take everything. makes me think of job, he lost a lot, but never cursed God and was eventually blessed. .02vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-74386186336726180612011-08-07T23:36:23.535-04:002011-08-07T23:36:23.535-04:00Hola Denise~
You are so welcome, girl. And I can&...Hola <b>Denise</b>~<br /><br />You are so welcome, girl. And I can't thank you enough for stopping by.<br /><br />Yes, I agree, people sometimes do feel uncomfortable talking about God. I think a lot times people may just feel awkward saying how they believe in God because it might be different than how others believe. I know for me, I see and know God in a very different way. But that's the cool about God....He's unique to everyone!<br /><br />Again, thank you so much for stopping by today. Hope you had a fantabulous weekend.<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-54573762013403599642011-08-07T21:52:38.341-04:002011-08-07T21:52:38.341-04:00Hi Ron, I can't thank you enough for sharing t...Hi Ron, I can't thank you enough for sharing this personal part of your life with us. Many people feel uncomfortable talking about the topic of God.<br /><br />Yes, I too believe in God. And it's as you shared, I think we each experience God uniquely. In our hearts, because that's where he/she resides.<br /><br />I am so looking forward to part 2. Hope you had a nice weekend.Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-80819140784350773152011-08-07T21:46:08.063-04:002011-08-07T21:46:08.063-04:00Howdy Herman~
"That was both a sad *and* upl...Howdy <b>Herman</b>~<br /><br />"That was both a sad *and* uplifting story."<br /><br />Great! I'm so glad you found this also uplifting because in all honesty, it ended being such an uplifting experience for me. You'll find out why tomorrow.<br /><br />" I have faith in a higher power, whatever that may be. I'd like to think that there's a plan for all of this (HermanTurnip gestures far and wide with this arms)."<br /><br />Yup, through this experience I discovered exactly that for myself....<br /><br />" There's a plan for all of this."<br /><br />And I truly believe that.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy! Muchly appreciated it!<br /><br />Hope you had a FLAWLESS weekend!<br /><br />Say hi to Karin and Tyler for me!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-49916708071390559002011-08-07T21:29:46.195-04:002011-08-07T21:29:46.195-04:00Awww, man. That was both a sad *and* uplifting st...Awww, man. That was both a sad *and* uplifting story. Can't wait for the conclusion! Shoot...sorry to hear about the rough times. :-(<br /><br />And yes, I agree with you. I have faith in a higher power, whatever that may be. I'd like to think that there's a plan for all of this (HermanTurnip gestures far and wide with this arms).HermanTurniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448138758753193112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-34247692759662251992011-08-07T11:09:10.629-04:002011-08-07T11:09:10.629-04:00Hellooooooooooooo Mr. Dave~
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!...Hellooooooooooooo <b>Mr. Dave</b>~<br /><br />THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for adding your wisdom to this post, sir!<br /><br />"The old saying is true "God does not give more than we can handle." So we just let go and let God. Does this idealogoy make things and more enjoyable? No it still feels shitty. But just as when you are sick you will now know with God on your side to open doors and show you the way that it will pass. We just have keep our eyes and ears open. Look at everything we had and be thankful, look at all we still have and be thankful and pray that we will gain more in the future and be thankful. When this happens and our period of "poor me" passes that is when the miracles in this life happen."<br /><br />I soooooooooooooooooooooooo agree. But brother, does it ever sometimes feel shitty going through them, you're right. Scary.<br /><br />One the main things I learned from all this was that I never really noticed the many things in my life that I had to be grateful for. Funny how hard times will make you see things you never notice before.<br /><br />Again, thank you so much for stopping by and adding to this post, buddy. Muchly appreciated!<br /><br />Yes, I'll be posting part 2 tomorrow.<br /><br />Hope you're having a SUPER weekend, Dave!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-9010424511606510902011-08-07T10:51:14.400-04:002011-08-07T10:51:14.400-04:00Hey Bijoux~
Thank you! I'll look for it the n...Hey <b>Bijoux</b>~<br /><br />Thank you! I'll look for it the next time I'm in B&N!<br /><br />Have a faaaaaaaabulous Sunday!<br /><br />And thanks for stopping back!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-37118796095829597562011-08-07T10:08:33.076-04:002011-08-07T10:08:33.076-04:00Ron, You are so correct many people who live in th...Ron, You are so correct many people who live in the good old U S of A are now facing challanges that they never dreamed they would ever have to face. The old saying is true "God does not give more than we can handle." So we just let go and let God. Does this idealogoy make things and more enjoyable? No it still feels shitty. But just as when you are sick you will now know with God on your side to open doors and show you the way that it will pass. We just have keep our eyes and ears open. Look at everything we had and be thankful, look at all we still have and be thankful and pray that we will gain more in the future and be thankful. When this happens and our period of "poor me" passes that is when the miracles in this life happen. Some times they are small and some times they are monumental but thew will happen just show gratitude and love and see what comes back.<br /><br />Thank you for your lovley post and can't wait for part 2.<br /><br />There is no way to Love. Love is the way ~ DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-91683302028529219602011-08-07T08:55:33.444-04:002011-08-07T08:55:33.444-04:00'Velvet Elvis' is my favorite by Rob Bell....'Velvet Elvis' is my favorite by Rob Bell.Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-71826613579717072882011-08-06T18:37:55.264-04:002011-08-06T18:37:55.264-04:00Hello my Libra Friend Meleah~
Thank you SO MUCH f...Hello <b>my Libra Friend Meleah</b>~<br /><br />Thank you SO MUCH for your sweet and kind words. That meant a lot to me!<br /><br />The reason I decided to share this was because I've reading so many blogs lately were people are moving through such challenging and dark times right now, with illnesses and struggles. Reading these posts has caused me to vividly remember those times for myself, so I decided to open up and share that very personal time in my life in the hopes it might help others.<br /><br />Yes, I will be sharing the name of the book in Part 2, so stay tuned on Monday.<br /><br />Thanks a bunch for stopping by, girl! Hope you're feeling better and that everything worked out okay with your tests results. I've been sharing much 'good energy' with you - hope you're feeling it.<br /><br />(((( Meleah )))))<br /><br />Have a great rest of your weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-29752104545294216562011-08-06T18:27:28.730-04:002011-08-06T18:27:28.730-04:00Hey there Bijoux~
"The books by Rob Bell hav...Hey there <b>Bijoux</b>~<br /><br />"The books by Rob Bell have really spoken to me in recent years about my concept of God."<br /><br />Thank you for sharing that with me because the next time I'm in Barnes & Noble I willl look for his books. I'm always open to read other peoples concepts of God - I find it fascinating!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, dear lady. I will posting Part 2 on Monday.<br /><br />Hope you're having a great weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-59077963347899603452011-08-06T16:58:18.040-04:002011-08-06T16:58:18.040-04:00Oh Ron, I love you so much MORE for opening up to ...Oh Ron, I love you so much MORE for opening up to us like this. You're an incredible person. And I cannot wait to find out what happens next. <br /><br />And, um... if it's not too much trouble could I get the name of the book. Cuz, I could really use something like that right about now.meleah rebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-53711319410431648872011-08-06T15:36:02.140-04:002011-08-06T15:36:02.140-04:00Wow, Ron! I eagerly await the second part to this...Wow, Ron! I eagerly await the second part to this. The books by Rob Bell have really spoken to me in recent years about my concept of God.Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-14357025030822206332011-08-06T12:49:06.506-04:002011-08-06T12:49:06.506-04:00Hello Lady Dianne~
(((( You ))))
Love ya too, de...Hello <b>Lady Dianne</b>~<br /><br />(((( You ))))<br /><br />Love ya too, dear lady.<br /><br />Thank you for your sweet words.<br /><br />And thank you for stopping by. Hope you're having a maaaaaaaahvalous weekend!<br /><br />X to you and gang!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-30529460927867874262011-08-06T11:57:28.670-04:002011-08-06T11:57:28.670-04:00I know that this has so much to do with what an em...I know that this has so much to do with what an empathetic person you are<br /><br />I just love you Ron<br />and I am so glad you woke up each morning to become the amazing person you areDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-85093981569590457392011-08-06T11:00:04.684-04:002011-08-06T11:00:04.684-04:00Good Morning Katherine~
"NO FAIR. You can...Good Morning <b>Katherine</b>~<br /><br />"NO FAIR. You can't leave me hanging like that!!!!"<br /><br />HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA! I know, aren't I a BEAST? I'll be sharing part 2 on Monday though.<br /><br />"I understand the financial... I am looking around my house now as we speak, trying to figure out what I could sell to get groceries. It is frightening."<br /><br />OMG, I soooooooooooooo know what you mean, and YES....it's damn frightening. But keep the faith dear lady, because it WILL turn around for you. I know it will.<br /><br />((((( Katherine )))))<br /><br />"I sometimes forget to turn to God, and I am SUCH a Catholic LoL."<br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Yes, I too was raised Catholic. In fact I went to a Catholic school for 8 years. I still enjoy visiting the Catholic churches here in Philly and just quietly sitting; looking at the red votive candles flickering and smelling the frankincense incense that lingers in the air from mass.<br /><br />Thank you so very much for stopping by, dear lady. Hope you're having a great weekend. I'll be posting part 2 on Monday.<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-40822332578356962602011-08-06T10:38:16.134-04:002011-08-06T10:38:16.134-04:00NO FAIR. You can't leave me hanging like that...NO FAIR. You can't leave me hanging like that!!!! I can't wait to hear the rest. I understand the financial... I am looking around my house now as we speak, trying to figure out what I could sell to get groceries. It is frightening. I am wearing clothes that don't fit anymore (hanging off of me!) that are faded and ancient. I am ok with the house...the kids are still in school... but living like this is hard hard hard. I sometimes forget to turn to God, and I am SUCH a Catholic LoL. Can't wait to hear more!Katherinehttp://www.shoot-me-now.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-75136906385769024032011-08-06T10:27:15.837-04:002011-08-06T10:27:15.837-04:00Goooooood Morning Mel~
Ironic you mentioned the t...Goooooood Morning <b>Mel</b>~<br /><br />Ironic you mentioned the top photo because I feel the same way about it. And like you, I had to stare at it a few times because I kept seeing and feeling different things everytime I look at it.<br /><br />It totally depicts how I feel about the dark night.<br /><br />"but you know the humanness factor in all this as well as the next."<br /><br />*smiling*<br /><br />Yes, dear lady I do. That's why I prefaced this post.<br /><br />And thank you for your sweet words.<br /><br />And so are you.....<br /><br />(((((( Mel )))))))<br /><br />Have a faaaaaaaaaaaaabulous Saturday! And mucho thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-23568127562749161682011-08-06T07:53:27.738-04:002011-08-06T07:53:27.738-04:00(((((((((( Ron )))))))))))
First of all, I love t...(((((((((( Ron )))))))))))<br /><br />First of all, I love the top photo. It just...fits..and I might have to stare at it for a while yet.<br /><br />Second--thank you. Sharing this huge bit of yourself is an honourable and loving thing--and probably even courageous! NOT that I think it oughta haffta be, but you know the humanness factor in all this as well as the next.<br /><br />Third.....<br /><br />Has anyone told you today how loved you are?<br /><br /><-- just didMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-49675214280351080322011-08-05T21:30:59.082-04:002011-08-05T21:30:59.082-04:00Hello again Babs~
Aw...thank you so much for read...Hello again <b>Babs</b>~<br /><br />Aw...thank you so much for reading this post to Mo. And ever since you left your first comment this morning, I was thinking about you ladies this afternoon and thinking the same darn thing...<br /><br />"I can't believe how much alike we are in the things we feel and have experienced. "<br /><br />Honestly, I feel like we've know each other for AGES. Hey and if you believe in reincarnation, we probably have - HA!!!<br /><br />"By the way, we finally made the move to a happier life in 2001, so even the period of time was close to yours."<br /><br />That is AMAZING!!!!!<br /><br />"I believe that, unless we have suffered in life we don't truly appreciate the good that comes our way. It makes us grateful for the little things we once took for granted."<br /><br />A-MEN!<br /><br />And before all this happening to me, I did take A LOT for granted.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping back, Babs! What a nice treat!<br /><br />Wishing you and Mo a glorious weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-8776898427528502032011-08-05T20:52:20.535-04:002011-08-05T20:52:20.535-04:00I read your post out to Mo and she immediately sai...I read your post out to Mo and she immediately said, "Just what we lived through" Maybe not caused by the same things, but certainly with the same results. By the way, we finally made the move to a happier life in 2001, so even the period of time was close to yours. I can't believe how much alike we are in the things we feel and have experienced. <br /><br />I believe that, unless we have suffered in life we don't truly appreciate the good that comes our way. It makes us grateful for the little things we once took for granted. xBabs-beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309239308633895951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-76836739140651718702011-08-05T15:28:22.080-04:002011-08-05T15:28:22.080-04:00Hey Babs~
"At that point I remember thinking...Hey <b>Babs</b>~<br /><br />"At that point I remember thinking, "Now I understand why people commit suicide." <br /><br />OMG, I can't believe you said that because I thought the SAME THING!!!!<br /><br />Your ENTIRE comment resonated with my own story, so I can't thank you enough for sharing it. I think you truly know what I mean.<br /><br />"It was a miracle, but we managed to buy a house and moved from one end of the UK to the other (almost). It was the final stage out of the pit of hell we had been in, and we have never looked back."<br /><br />BRAVA! Good for you, girl! And Mo too!<br /><br />Again, thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your story. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.<br /><br />Yes, part 2 does explain how this experience helped me to grow. I'll be posting it on Monday.<br /><br />Have a glorious week, Babs! <br /><br />(((( Babs and Mo )))))<br /><br />Much X to you and Mo!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.com