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Self and So On

Self is important; too much "self" is as SELFISH as cancer Everywhere, self-help gurus and coaches help us do better Lest we give up especially when young, pummeled by "disgrace" - Freedom is desirable through education - holistic of course I am not responsible enough to be the most important "self" around So much misery is caused by leaders and thinkers who hate limits Holy Spirit is here to help. But we coexist with many spirits.

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/2/2021 5:28:00 PM

I think giving to others and showing respect will bring more happiness than a self centered attitude - and I love how you end with 'coexist with many spirits'! I have gone to a Uniterian church and their philosophy is exactly that - 'coexist'

Anil Deo
Date: 12/2/2021 11:16:00 PM

Thanks so much Michelle (I was inspired by your recent Acrostic i think?). I did enjoy about 6 months of attendance at a Maryland Unitarian Church, hearkening to universalism from luminaries like Emerson. I recall Adelphi Unitarian Church, near Cherry Hill Rd. Truth be told, I became "conservative" in terms of making Jesus front & center (avoiding "cultural universalism" - 6 or half-dozen?)