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what bothers us most about other people's sins is our reflection eileen

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 11/19/2014 3:19:00 AM

Quoting from Bible : Matthew 7:3 "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" Great one Eileeen.Love and take care XXXX RAJAT

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 10/22/2014 8:23:00 AM

On mirror, perhaps. Good write. love)))); rajat

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/14/2014 3:45:00 PM

WOW! Even more deep and profound than the last one I read. Isn't there a Bible verse that says something like people read the Scriptures as if they are looking into a mirror? You see yourself in the pages... then close the book and turn away. I've never written a monoku before, but it almost looks like a haiku combined into one line... might have to try it out one of these days....

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/8/2014 8:37:00 AM

I enjoyed reading all the comments,this one line has created a lot of dialogue. I guess we can take a look at ourselves each time we are bothered by another's sin and take time to reflect on our own lives. Then we should take time to be thankful our sins have been forgiven.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/8/2014 8:31:00 AM

I agree, there is a lot of wisdom in this piece. I think you are wonderful.

Justin Bordner

Date: 10/8/2014 2:21:00 AM

Pure wisdom Eileen...hypocrisy is a shadow that follows us all. J.A.B.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/8/2014 8:40:00 AM

Great line Justin!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/8/2014 4:36:00 AM

Yes, Justin, one and all. Some of us are better at admitting our weaknesses and sins. Jesus protected the naked adulteress at his feet by telling the rabble, "He who is sinless, let him cast the first stone." Needless to say...she wasn't stoned that day. Yes...We all have our issues. I value your honesty of heart.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/7/2014 7:42:00 PM

so very true eileen forgiveness is the key i agree with charmaine we are all sinners beautifully drawn words dear friend really speaks volumes all by itself

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/7/2014 10:39:00 PM

Thank you, Liam. I appreciate your visit and your kind words to me. You've always been supportive. I can't say that of everyone...Bless you.

Jerry Bolton

Date: 10/7/2014 6:47:00 PM

Yep.Truer words were never spoken . . . er . . . typed. I'm going to have to look up Monoku.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/7/2014 10:40:00 PM

Thanks, Jerry. From what I understand, a monoku is like a haiku in syllable count, but in a straight line! Simplistic, perhaps...but that is my understanding. Thanks for the visit.

Gary Bateman

Date: 10/7/2014 4:16:00 PM

Eileen, How poignant and how true!! We are all human in the end. Enjoyed your Monoku here very much!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/7/2014 10:41:00 PM

Thank you, Gary....Yes, we ALL are. That was the gist of this one line....So, a case of see the speak in your own eye before you see the log in your brother's eye...Thanks for the visit.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/7/2014 4:07:00 PM

Yes, it is true, yet, we have to be forgiving, dear Eileen, for we are only human, don't you think? Very well put!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/7/2014 10:41:00 PM

Yes, my dear poet. I will take your word for it, for it is a reflection of HIS words. Bless you.

Tim Smith

Date: 10/7/2014 2:14:00 PM

So true...we all make mistakes whether intentional or not...I try to look for the good in people...hugs Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/7/2014 10:42:00 PM

You are a sweet wonderful man, Tim. Great attitude to have. :)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/7/2014 2:06:00 PM

Cont-Doesn't mean I dont find myself judging eveynow and then : )..but I know how bad it is mot see my sin and weaknesses in the others sin..You are a gem on this site sweet Eileen.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/7/2014 2:03:00 PM

yes dear Eileen..This monoku is like a mirror..I can see the other people in that mirror..I take a closer look..and I can see myself.We are all eligible to sin ,that is why I hate judging the otjers,and avoid gossip.Once a priest told me that when I judge ,I lose the chance of being pure everytime.Just one line and so much to ponder about .Awesome!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/7/2014 10:43:00 PM

We all are members of Sinners Anonymous...the problem is, some like to point out the sins of others when they themselves suffer from the self same sins. Me included. That's just our sorry human nature. Love having your support, my dear. God bless.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/7/2014 11:37:00 AM

ahhh, how true-- sorry my mind's fuzzy, can't seem to expound on this. but you say so much in just one line here, laced with much truth. Thank you again for passing by my oldies, it means a lot to me-- especially since I know I haven't been active and hardly get any comments, which is so understandable. hugs to you and off to sleep I go! Have a wonderful day!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/7/2014 10:44:00 PM

It's a pleasure to get to know you better, Nikko. I feel that we could be great friends. Sorry your family isn't doing too well. May God give you strength as you minister to their needs. Lots of love....