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In reply to the discussion: Speaking of karma, soul contracts and life purpose... [View all]holy fool
(6 posts)22. I think it's important not to jump to conclusions and assume someone is trying
to convert others to their point of view. I have had someone I cared about die and gotten the typical "sympathy" and ended up feeling worse! It's not cold to say that this is not a random, chaotic Universe, things are in Divine Order and it's truly all good.
There is also the tendency of people to complain about their problems and when others don't respond by treating them like helpless victims, they get turned on. It's far more empowering and comforting (if a person is truly committed to improving their situation) to be told that there are things that can be done to change things, rather than saying "Oh you poor thing! Woe is you!"
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That possibility (being afraid of what's waiting for him) has come up several times
BlueIris
Mar 2012
#5
I don't think that it hurt being dick cheney and having lot's a dead presidents
Ecumenist
Mar 2012
#6
I had a real problem with him getting the transplant since I've signed to be a donor.
GardeningGal
Mar 2012
#12
I think it's important not to jump to conclusions and assume someone is trying
holy fool
Mar 2012
#22