A Poem

Free Will. It means that we not only can make choices, but we also control alternative variables unlimited. Though we have individualized souls we are part of universal consciousness. What affects one affects all. We create our own physical and mental reality. Time we stop abusing God's miracle gift to humanity.

Thank you so much, Empress. Made my day!

All I can go by, with some degree of certainty is, He has always been good to me. Loving, and ultra patient. I have seen enough miracles in my life, and in the lives of others to definitely believe in God's existence. That reconcile is unshakable. Thank you, Valsa.

Just a thought came to me: perhaps a page where each writer with concerns adds a paragraph or two, could be interesting and informative. At least would open a needed dialogue maybe? My paragraph below to start.

Hi CayCay, I am with you. Why anyone would use ai to create poetry is beyond me. Like emails instead of a phone calls. It takes us further from what it means to be human -- live relationships that ultimately connect us spiritually, soulfully. Poetry is Truth. Best definition I can give it. Truth really should be the hub of all our thoughts and actions. Ai further distances writing humanity from the core nature of poetry~ Truth. Catchy rhymes, music, its all good stuff -- but not necessarily good poetry. Truth is what has always set poetry apart from all other forms of writing communication. It's like the difference between being present and truly alive. My off the cuff feelings on the subject anyway, for the little they may be worth. You fight the good fight. Thank you, CayCay. If I have said anything here you would like to repeat post, please do. When it comes to creative writing I am very much against ai. My feelings, the use of ai in poetry is sacrilegious! Blessings.

Thank you, Anne; and that's all they are, thoughts -- a poem to open novel conversation with others. Have a beautiful writing day my friend!

Thanks for your comment. God certainly doesn't enjoy our grief. But He knew it would happen through our free will so it's part of the larger picture. I am up in the air about reincarnation and I have heard of this book. In some ways it seems in conflict with the near death of a very genuine atheist who first went to hell and then was saved by calling on Jesus . He came back to life and became a pastor for the past 30 years. Howard Storm. He is on YouTube and wrote a book. I am currently reading Imagine Heaven , which I highly recommend but I want to read the book you suggested as well

Dear Andrea..Well put from the heart and from it being open to God, i take comfort that i ( oh its impossible not to use that term somewhere!) I i i..There! Maybe i've used it up.? Where was me.?' Yet taking comfort in the fact of pointing you to some accounts of nde's a few years ago now.? So we come to the case of ' Joe Dimino ' be-low lol))) don'cha love this brother.? I know you do Andrea; me to.!!! 🙏🙌..Life is full of trial and error, Oh me, oh my..I will not give up with him God willing, He's got lots of great attributes..And i'll bet a soft mattress lol))) I just chucked that in ( anyhow blessings to you both !) As we travel this rocky road.'

Yes, I do love God, and believe God is good and loving. Yes, God treasures you and will take precious care of you. People need to look more deeply into Free Will...Free Will is All Powerful. Just my opinion, folks should never accept heartache or tragedy as God's will. God never wants pain and suffering. He doesn't destroy even evil cities. We have control over all of this mess. The world is a reflection of man's present state of consciousness. I believe very much in reincarnation. I recommend reading "Life After Death" by Hannah Jacob Doumette, a great Christian Mystic. This is the most authoritative and advanced information ever given on the process of leaving the body and the experiences the individual will encounter after life on Earth.