- Why is it when people state their opinion on a matter we assume there is something more? some deep dark secret why they feel that way? If we stop trying to evaluate them and really listen to what they are telling us, we will hear their reasoning.
- Why is it when we have a conflict with someone it is easier to involve a third party to discuss said conflict instead of talking directly to the first party? And you end up not discussing anything with the party involved but make false assumptions and end up getting more hurt than if you would have been open and up-front in the beginning; or causing more hurt to the first party...
- When others don't think, behave, or conform to what we consider "normal" or "acceptable" behavior, why do we feel obligated to find out what is "wrong" with them instead of what is right? Why do we desire to label them "handicapped", "ADHD", "Autistic", etc? (I am not saying that these conditions don't apply in some situations, but leave it to the professionals) I am familiar with high-intelligence individuals; People who can recall a great deal of information and solve problems far beyond my grasp. We used to call them "geniuses", but now we need some medical label for them because they are too smart. They don't conform and blend in. We often don't grasp their idiosyncrasies, well here is news for us "normal" thinkers: They don't get us either. Fortunately, these wonderful brains aren't seeking for labels for us. There are many times I have to talk things over with my husband and inform him, "that is not how 'normal' people see it." Not once has he called a "normal" stupid, idiot, or dumb, Yet we "normals" want labels for others who think on a higher level. GRRRR!!! Before calling one handicapped, pick up a mirror! Or maybe, here's a better idea, stop thinking the world is centered on you and realize just because the person isn't solving their issues the way you would there isn't something "wrong" with them.
- When we have the true gospel of Jesus Christ on the earth, how can we justify removing others' agency as acceptable? (Especially when that person is a capable, intelligent, functioning adult) Even denying a child their right to choice is not acceptable in the gospel plan. Everyone is different. We will make our mistakes; we will learn; we will grow. Forcing conformity upon other people is going to end in heartbreak, and possibly push people away from the gospel. Can you blame them? When your religion preaches agency and you deny agency, who would want to be a part of that? Now, Akahige and I both have strong testimonies of the truthfulness of the gospel. We just strongly disagree with certain traditions which choke budding testimonies.
- Why do we seek for offense when none was meant?
Our yard is slowly progressing. We have some flowers growing, and we found some Japanese maple tree saplings at my brothers house. *fingers crossed* We really hope they take. The ferns are looking a little sad, but hopefully they will come back strong. We also ordered some clover seeds to help us with weed control in our meadow. We would rather have that growing instead of dyers woad and thistles. Our trees are all cotton. We were hoping for one variety to be cotton-less but both are combusting in full fluff right now. So, we are back to the drawing board on what trees we want where and to replace what. The maples are definitely a huge step towards what we want my office entrance to look like.
3 months until my youngest bro puts in his papers.
Older sister had #7 named him Stephan, pronounced SteVen and not like the Bible name SteFan. Since Older Sister has been insisting on Bible names, this is an incongruity that Akahige has found amusing. His bro just welcomed in #3, Owen, in May as well. Family keeps growing with adorable babies.
I have a second sibling now living in our basement. No additional EVIL pet this time.
Said evil pet is still chewing on walls if not tethered.
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Actually, his name is Stephen, like in the bible and his great grandfather. I guess how you pronounce it probably just comes with the local accent or something along those lines (I've wondered myself why the ph is a v, rather than an f sound.)
How are the parrot's feather plants doing? Are they the ferns you were refering to? If so, hopefully they just went through a transfer shock and will do better next year.
love, older sister
The Greek language has no "V" sound so the original bible pronunciation is with an "F" so pronouncing it like grandfathers is not the same as the bible, sorry to burst that bubble. Joseph (and his whole family for that matter) gets all particular with how things are pronounced and how they are suppose to be said. He calls it our Tremonton accent. And the fact that The bible name has been changed is probably a Utahard thing as well.
The Parrot feathers are doing great. They are really happy. The ferns I got from R's yard and they are trying but I think I grabbed them when the sun had become too hot already. Have to see what comes back next year. Thanks for the parrot feathers though.
Hey!!! I actually have three maple trees growing very well in my front yard. They are still saplings, but seem to be very healthy! If you would like one or two of them, let me know as I really don't want them where they are, but have no place to plant them at the moment.
And, your questions were interesting! Loved it! You and us have the same testimony concepts, strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, but we are always judged and questioned because we don't follow the "norm". Stupid in my opinion....
Thanks for the insight! :)
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