part 1 Have you ever 'done' theology? I was amazed by a subject offered in our Religious Science course on "studying and doing theology"...our professors engaged us to live among the poor in the squatters area. It reminded me of the first time I stepped into our mission house...okay, okay...I didn't have to walk barefoot nor sleep on the floor, nor dig out food from the garbage... the thing is, it's so easy to romanticize poverty. I could do away with less clothes, a non airconditioned room and a tv/radioless area... but when a friend asks me for my webster or my favorite book, or to spare time to listen to a patient after duty hours or to spend less time with my virtual world... it is difficult to let go! These are my riches...inordinate attachments... soft addictions . It's a lot easier living among the poor... but becoming one myself in its real sense is a challenge ... Didn't God Himself, the Word, assume our huma
Awh, such positive affirmations! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Melissa,what a way to start my day..u are making me "breathe"....Yes,Becky is an inspiration...
ReplyDeletenice positive video..If we say the lines shared in this video daily in the morng, then I am sure our entire day will be positive.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Also, check out my youtube Tuesday video http://thingsblacknwhite.blogspot.com/2011/08/youtube-tuesday.html
Shared another positive video and hope it brings smile on ur face :)
A beautiful affirmation of life Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI’m truly alive when I remember my dreams and act upon them.
And most grateful for friends, family, and my beloved Forest and Rip.
The simple things are what make life worth living… and
Life is good :)
Just video I needed to watch today soul sis. I needed to be reassured that I am alive. Thank you for sharing this
ReplyDelete"I am Me" shout it from the mountaintops and never ever ever let anyone tell you not to be the very best you that you can be. Lovely video Melissa.
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If we all realize the beauty within, we'd be so much more whole....Thank you, lovely Mel. Hugs ...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Melissa
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That was beautiful Melissa and gives me inspiration going into a new day :)
ReplyDeleteMelissa you have a way of showing the positive in every one's path....
ReplyDeletebeautiful and captivating..
ReplyDeleteLove this Melissa! Makes me feel good! We have so much to be grateful for. This is a really good clip! Sharing it!
ReplyDeleteMine: http://nelietatravellingadventures.blogspot.com/2011/08/youtube-tuesday_23.html
Beautiful...As always...XOXOXOXOXO
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This is something I shall keep in mind as I am venturing throughout my day, today and tomorrow, and the next day. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this video, Melissa...it's so uplifting and positive! I am truly humbled by your tribute...thank you so very much...you too, are an inspiration to all of us!
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Wonderful video, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat was great! My best friend has wanted me to read that book for a while... now I know why. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved this video Melissa! Not sure how I missed it earlier. It was truly beautiful and very uplifting. Thanks :)
ReplyDeletethat was wonderful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy dear Melissa - what an inspiration you are! Excellent choice of video.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I want to apologize for forgetting to leave a comment while I was here. I get so caught up in the videos, that I sometimes forget. But I do watch them all. This one was awesome!
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