What's on your mind?

[Tone]

Yes she is wise Taco dreams are basically when you eat something spicy or something that gives you these wild and random dreams that have no meaning. Haha.

Oh, okay, that's kind of trippy...

...I'm hungry...

 

[MehGuy]

Slight hangover again.. yeah going to limit my drinking quantity on the weekends.

 

[bèlla]

Slight hangover again.. yeah going to limit my drinking quantity on the weekends.

I'm having wine now.

 

[MehGuy]

I'm having wine now.

Nice. I do know in the past when I drank some beer during a hangover it goes away. Maybe I'll try that.. idk.. lol.

 

[bèlla]

Nice. I do know in the past when I drank some beer during a hangover it goes away. Maybe I'll try that.. idk.. lol.

It's early. Have a beer and see how you feel. *lol*

 

[MehGuy]

It's early. Have a beer and see how you feel. *lol*

Sounds good. Might pick up some of that Japanese beer.. forget what it's called but they mix in rice and it's so tasty (for beer).

 

[bèlla]

I never understood feminists until today.

 

[bèlla]

Sounds good. Might pick up some of that Japanese beer.. forget what it's called but they mix in rice and it's so tasty (for beer).

Sake?

 

[MehGuy]

Sake?

Nah it's something else. Although only one of their versions of their brand is good.

 

[MehGuy]

Sake?

It's Sapporo but it's one of their special cans (gold). The other stuff is pretty middle of the road.

 

[bèlla]

It's Sapporo but it's one of their special cans (gold). The other stuff is pretty middle of the road.

I think I’ve seen it. I like Belgian beer.

 

[sampa]

The Philosopher’s Stone is related to alchemy. You can learn more about it here. The Harry Potter films mentioned Nicholas Flamel. He really existed.

This is probably the part most pertinent:

It is also called the elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and for achieving immortality;[1] for many centuries, it was the most sought goal in alchemy. The philosophers' stone was the central symbol of the mystical terminology of alchemy, symbolizing perfection at its finest, enlightenment, and heavenly bliss. Efforts to discover the philosophers' stone were known as the Magnum Opus ("Great Work").

The Great Work (Latin: Magnum opus) is an alchemical term for the process of working with the prima materia to create the philosopher's stone. It has been used to describe personal and spiritual transmutation.

The dream is pointing to a quest. In the natural, you’ve undertaken a journey of physical improvement and entered a period of rest and rejuvenation. That leg of the quest is complete.

But the spiritual is more arduous. It doesn’t utilize the tools we rely on in the natural. That’s why you were out of shape and unable to keep pace.

Clooney represents the internal guide directing your steps. You must follow Him to experience the transmutation spiritual growth provides. In this case, you’re seeing it as an adventure. Which references your mindset. You’re willing to undergo the process.

In the natural, you’ve taken pains to align yourself with the Lord. The dream is showing you the results of your efforts. The “Great Work” in this case is sanctification.

Practically speaking, you could view Clooney as someone pursuing a path you’re ill-suited to take. Though you’re willing. You’re following him. Not walking beside (so it appears). And he isn’t assisting you. The island suggests you’re out of your element and on unfamiliar terrain. No one helps you. You’re on your own.

If you were considering a suitor, I’d point to the latter. But I sense the first is apropos.

Bella,
Such insight. This totally speaks to me as I'm always up for adventure. After becoming a Christian it became God-sized adventures. Yes, I am trying to pursue Christ, the set back from last June really set me back. The island is true, Ive had to make most decisions alone apart from the pack.

Much of my dreams before had to do with decisions to block certain suiters once dreams were revealed of their hidden intentions. One thought that came to mind the other morning is that I can't be stuck in Narnia when I become intrigued by a guy again. That's the thing that hooks me and gets my mind so wrapped in the handful of times it has happened. I made them into some superpower human being in my mind that they are not. I live in a very rich creative world in my head and how I transform everyday realities and lessons into the supernatural.

So last night I had a series of many reandom dreams, but one stuck out. IT started with a guy starting to tell a story about some town a long time ago. There was a train conducter and he wanted to move the train, but there were no passangers. I got taken into the story and got to see it. I heard Jesus saying he would push the train even though there were no passangers. The train conductor or ticketer said "but there aren't any passangers, we can't move". It was like there was no business, not that they were on their way, just there was no business. (covid-19???) Jesus answered "I'm going to push this train anyway". And there was relief and joy for some reason for the person with that job for some reason. Wierd. Thanks again bella, I've written down what you said in my prayer journal.

 

[bèlla]

Bella,
Such insight. This totally speaks to me as I'm always up for adventure. After becoming a Christian it became God-sized adventures. Yes, I am trying to pursue Christ, the set back from last June really set me back. The island is true, Ive had to make most decisions alone apart from the pack.

I felt the dream was spiritual and pointing in that direction. I'm glad I was right.

One thought that came to mind the other morning is that I can't be stuck in Narnia when I become intrigued by a guy again. That's the thing that hooks me and gets my mind so wrapped in the handful of times it has happened. I made them into some superpower human being in my mind that they are not. I live in a very rich creative world in my head and how I transform everyday realities and lessons into the supernatural.

You have to restrain yourself and converse outside of the Internet. It removes the Narnia effect and grounds you in the mundane. The notes are nice but they're pushing the envelope. Euphoria becomes addicting to some.

Interesting dream. It made me think of Atlas Shrugged. I'll see if I get something.

 

[sampa]

Nah it's something else. Although only one of their versions of their brand is good.

Asahi beer or Sapporo? If you're talking about beer? Also he was my favorite when I lived in Japan. I hardly drink anymore.

Hard smooth liquor was Sochu. that's made from sweet potato. I never experienced a hangover from that.

 

[sampa]

One of the downfalls of forging connections in this realm is the exacerbation of emotions. If you're prone to fantasy it's even worse. You don't have the benefit of physical interaction and body language. Emotions are heightened. They'll take over if you let them.

Yep, I've always been prone to fantasy. Even before I got saved.
Back in my teens I was into the fairy realm. Which didn't help once the right guy came along when I was 18 and told me all kinds of lies to keep me in that fantasy world. We had met because I was playing some kind of dark spiritual realm type of game that someone had taught me.

I was only with him for 3 weeks and broke things off before the Army. But he turned out to be very dangerous that I had to seek out protection and to this day, even though I know he is married, he has the potential to harm me.

You have to restrain yourself and converse outside of the Internet.

So most all the cases of intrigue have been in person.

First case that I can think of is in 1998 while I was in college. There were all kinds of coincidences and it seemed like supernatural stuff going on around. I think I made it worse because I made a friend in Norway through some internet program that I would obsess and go to the computer room and talk about this guy and every moment I had with him 4 days a week in grad classes and as an instructor. Also our grad nights out together once a week after a film class. He hated everything with Jesus and would end up cussing if there was a mention of Jesus. He had left the church over a pastor speaking badly about him.

Second case, was in the workplace and he was from the same town as the first case. He also had left his church and had many issues. It was about the same amount of time that we had spent together as the first case above. He ended up having a unexplainable seizure, after me praying a lot. Which removed him from my workplace... Anyways he reconnected with me a year and 3 months later from Afghanistan. During the few months that we corresponded that was through the internet and I found out some stuff that I totally broke things off. I didn't struggle with the fantasy like I did when we worked together. I'm pretty sure that he was entering my dreams. There were things that were said that told me he knew things that others didn't know.

And then the fourth case, was in Winter of 2003 to 2004. I was attracted to him over the truck radio before I even met him. And it was extreme circumstances of someone breaking into his house and him being shot that someone from work called me. I think she picked up on the attraction I had for him when we worked together that winter. But I ended up in his life and he became my boyfriend. But the real truth came out 2 months after that I had to break off things and eventually he died from his alcohol some years later.

And then we come to the last case which was May and June of this year. There was a lot less in person dates and phone conversations, and he was blowing up my phone with text . So that one was a lot more based in a textual world.

So more than anything that ties all these together is the pedestal effect. and keeping my mind in Narnia. when I wasn't getting any communication from the last guy I was filling in the blanks with my own imagination. It was a terrible loop to live in.

I speak to most of my prospects within a week or two once I've established mutual

yes I can agree, I read this and this is what I push for. The last guy I mentioned, I had to push him to meet me since he was pushing to find out if I liked him before even meeting him. He finally caved in and the next day made arrangements to meet me.

You don't know the person. You're in love with the ideal in your head. You can idolize them if you aren't careful.

Yes!!!and yes!

Anyone who permits you to build an inauthentic image or engage in a lengthy fantasy will cause you pain. In most instances, they're afraid you won't

I'm not even sure if these guys knew what I was building in my head. I'm sure that they all had some kind of intuition, but I'm not sure what their mind was actually telling them. It was very good at hiding my interest but at the same time it was known. I'm guessing from body language. The last person I'm not sure because that one was more textual that it was in person.

We all have unflattering aspects of ourselves and our lives. You cannot build a relationship on fantasy or escape.

Yes! The first two cases I probably read battlefield of the mind over and over again.

Interesting dream. It made me think of Atlas Shrugged. I'll see if I get something.

The second case that I mentioned actually introduced me to Atlas shrugged. I picked up the book every once in awhile but it was difficult reading, and every time I have checked out the movie from the library it didn't hold my interest enough. But the concepts a book and movie I am very familiar with the book and movie because of the influences of the second case I mentioned and another guy I dated in 2010.

 

[bèlla]

Yep, I've always been prone to fantasy. Even before I got saved.
Back in my teens I was into the fairy realm. Which didn't help once the right guy came along when I was 18 and told me all kinds of lies to keep me in that fantasy world. We had met because I was playing some kind of dark spiritual realm type of game that someone had taught me.

I used to date someone in my twenties who pushed that envelope. The next person I dated was passionate but grounded. I couldn't stay in the clouds anymore. I knew better.

I was only with him for 3 weeks and broke things off before the Army. But he turned out to be very dangerous that I had to seek out protection and to this day, even though I know he is married, he has the potential to harm me.

That's horrible. I'm glad you got away from him. *hugs*

yes I can agree, I read this and this is what I push for. The last guy I mentioned, I had to push him to meet me since he was pushing to find out if I liked him before even meeting him. He finally caved in and the next day made arrangements to meet me.

I don't have a problem admitting my feelings. But I know they're elementary. We need time together to solidify them.

Yes! The first two cases I probably read battlefield of the mind over and over again.

That's a good book!

 

[bèlla]

A ray of hope...

It appears the person I labored for is moving closer to the Lord. We noticed changes in his behavior and speech. He's softened. Now he's quoting the bible.

@cara-mia, I told mum what we saw the other day. But this is better. God answers a righteous and sincere prayer.

 

[VMaeLove]

I never understood feminists until today.

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[SarahsKnight]

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Gotta kinda raise an eyebrow at that one. I'm not sure what position the writer of this sign is for. The message seems sort of bi-polar in a way.

 

[SarahsKnight]

Everyone, please continue to pray for myself and my coworkers in my section of the lab. There's a ton of work to be done, with already two to three hours' worth having to be rolled over to the next shift a lot of times, and I don't see it getting better anytime soon, considering the circumstances that led to all these problems and workload. Please pray for us, especially myself, to keep it together and not tire out or make big mistakes that will just cause trouble for everyone or waste more time.