What's on your mind?

[Tone]

All you had to do is choose someone who'd do that. See the problem?

I did. She did. Then, she changed.

 

[Tone]

I know I know.
You're saying to make sure she's solid.

I will.

 

[bèlla]

I know I know.
You're saying to make sure she's solid.

I will.

You have the blueprint. You must apply it to the right candidate. Every one isn't.

 

[bèlla]

I know I know.
You're saying to make sure she's solid.

I will.

You've done the hardest part and narrowed the field. She'll be easier to spot. I've been undertaking a similar process.

 

[Rigatoni]

Saw a recipe on t.v. for bacon ice cream, and decided to try my hand at it. It's just ice cream and candied bacon.

Rather interesting...has a unique taste and texture. If I make this again, I'll try making the bacon less sweet; the maple syrup and brown sugar are too overpowering.

 

[SarahsKnight]

Dancing in the heavens is wonderful. But the crash hurts bad.

Boy doesn't that just say it all. If I am interpreting this little proverb correctly. ^-^

 

[bèlla]

Boy doesn't that just say it all. If I am interpreting this little proverb correctly. ^-^

What do you think it means?

 

[bèlla]

Candied Bacon Ice Cream
Dave Lebovitz

Ice cream is his specialty and his recipes are solid. He tests them all. The Perfect Scoop is a must have for ice cream lovers.

 

[TheWhat?]

No. I mean that as a gentile, bacon ice cream shouldn't exist. Listen to reason, please.

 

[SarahsKnight]

What do you think it means?

Just that being in love is great, but once it's over, once the relationship is forgone, that crash can hurt some so much that they would rather the good times have never even happened, if it meant no pain from the breakup also, I suspected.

 

[bèlla]

Just that being in love is great, but once it's over, once the relationship is forgone, that crash can hurt some so much that they would rather the good times have never even happened, if it meant no pain from the breakup also, I suspected.

That's true. Some people forgo relationships because of previous hurts.

I was referencing something else. The heaven in my remark represents the emotional high. Some are drawn to the euphoria and ecstatic (spiritual). They want to remain in that state. Largely because of the way it makes them feel. They crave oneness with the other and see it predominately from that guise.

The crash is Newtonian. What goes up must come down. We can't stay suspended in air. We must return to the ground at some point. That's where the pain comes in. Naivete, inexperience, or escapism compels them try to remain in that space. But it's impossible.

They've yet to learn how to have both in equal measure. How to esteem the mundane and weave the other in daily living with routine trips to the heavens. That comes with time and maturity.

The biggest indication of its presence is overloading. The front end has too much going on. That's the beginning. When you flood it with things that belong in the middle or end you destroy the cadence. You don't have enough togetherness to weather the load you're carrying.

Time strengthens the union. You can tackle bigger challenges, responsibilities, and expectations because you've jelled. Not in word but in deed. You're not going anywhere. The heavier things are less daunting because the pair is solidified.

The key for someone with an emotional or ecstatic bend is minding the season. Nature has them. The body has them. And so do relations.

 

[Tone]

That's true. Some people forgo relationships because of previous hurts.

I was referencing something else. The heaven in my remark represents the emotional high. Some are drawn to the euphoria and ecstatic (spiritual). They want to remain in that state. Largely because of the way it makes them feel. They crave oneness with the other and see it predominately from that guise.

The crash is Newtonian. What goes up must come down. We can't stay suspended in air. We must return to the ground at some point. That's where the pain comes in. Naivete, inexperience, or escapism compels them try to remain in that space. But it's impossible.

They've yet to learn how to have both in equal measure. How to esteem the mundane and weave the other in daily living with routine trips to the heavens. That comes with time and maturity.

The biggest indication of its presence is overloading. The front end has too much going on. That's the beginning. When you flood it with things that belong in the middle or end you destroy the cadence. You don't have enough togetherness to weather the load you're carrying.

Time strengthens the union. You can tackle bigger challenges, responsibilities, and expectations because you've jelled. Not in word but in deed. You're not going anywhere. The heavier things are less daunting because the pair is solidified.

The key for someone with an emotional or ecstatic bend is minding the season. Nature has them. The body has them. And so do relations.

This is a good post.

However, I would be careful with linking the Spiritual with mere chemistry.

And your points may be useful for a therapeutic type relationship.

This is where she wanted to take it, and I don't view it as just "mundane", it was leavening to the Spiritual journey we had seen and embarked upon...time was of little consequence.

Remember how long it would take for Israel to take the land, compared to how long it has, because of unbelief.

Only two out of the twelve spies sent out came back with a Spiritual (and true) report.

The majority of them looked at the giants...measured the giants, talk about the giants, hash out all the "impossible" things that lay ahead.

It is better to just say, He Is With Us, He Has blessed Us...the land is ours, LLLLEEEEETTSSSS GOOOOOOOOO!!!

That's the True Season in Messiah, and this is where we were.

I am not willing to take the lengthier wilderness route...that season is over for me.

HalleluYah!

 

[bèlla]

And your points may be useful for a therapeutic type relationship.

We approach life differently. I don't speak in supposition. Everything I say is the result of personal experiences, things I've witnessed firsthand, or a problem I played a part in resolving. I'm not guessing or imagining how I might behave or things would unfold. I've seen it happen.

I don't dwell in the realm of dreams or tout ideals. I dwell in manifestation. If I believe it there's evidence of the principle in my life and something I'm doing to bring it to fruition.

I believe I'm called to fashion. I'm spending $100K to make it happen. Leaving everything behind and moving overseas to a place where I don't know a soul. That's belief in action.

It's easy to say you can do this and that when you haven't done it and another matter when you've crossed the finish line. Now you've got a testimony.

I know how to build lifelong connections with people who stay put. I have several scanning 16 to 30 years and we're not related. People in my corner for life. Wholly supporting me and championing my cause.

When you know how to do something once you can do it again and again. Especially when you've nailed down the process.

I'm not into declarations. I'm into facts. If I tell you I can do something I've done it. Not going to. Not someday. Its finished.

Take the road that works best for you. I've chosen faith and fruit. Results matter. I wouldn't be the leader I am if they didn't.

 

[Rigatoni]

No. I mean that as a gentile, bacon ice cream shouldn't exist. Listen to reason, please.

Hey if you don't like it, don't eat it.

 

[Tone]

We approach life differently. I don't speak in supposition. Everything I say is the result of personal experiences, things I've witnessed firsthand, or a problem I played a part in resolving. I'm not guessing or imagining how I might behave or things would unfold. I've seen it happen.

I don't dwell in the realm of dreams or tout ideals. I dwell in manifestation. If I believe it there's evidence of the principle in my life and something I'm doing to bring it to fruition.

I believe I'm called to fashion. I'm spending $100K to make it happen. Leaving everything behind and moving overseas to a place where I don't know a soul. That's belief in action.

It's easy to say you can do this and that when you haven't done it and another matter when you've crossed the finish line. Now you've got a testimony.

I know how to build lifelong connections with people who stay put. I have several scanning 16 to 30 years and we're not related. People in my corner for life. Wholly supporting me and championing my cause.

When you know how to do something once you can do it again and again. Especially when you've nailed down the process.

I'm not into declarations. I'm into facts. If I tell you I can do something I've done it. Not going to. Not someday. Its finished.

Take the road that works best for you. I've chosen faith and fruit. Results matter. I wouldn't be the leader I am if they didn't.

You go girl.

Knowing yourself can be useful.

My hope and prayer for you is that you come to know someone else as well, in Him, that you be one.

Shalom.

 

[bèlla]

You go girl.

Knowing yourself can be useful.

My hope and prayer for you is that you come to know someone else as well, in Him, that you be one.

Shalom.

Thank you. It will happen in time. I'm looking for someone who understands marriage beyond the duo. He embraces the mission and its fulfillment and acknowledges his duty to loved ones.

I've been entrusted with everything my grandparents began. To carry the vision forward and expand it. My spouse will be the one they turn to as an example and for guidance. He has to be the real deal.

I have a duty to God.
A duty to my spouse.
A duty to my family.
A duty to those I'm called to serve.
And a duty to those in need.

That's what's on my plate and what I'm weighing when someone approaches me. Every man isn't for every woman nor is every woman for every man. That's okay.

I need a godly leader worth following. There's no wiggle room on that requirement.

It's my hope you find the one you seek and she's everything you imagined and more. And you bring the best out in one another.

 

[Tone]

Shabbat shalom all!

Having a fellowship dinner with the brethren!

 

[JustSomeBloke]

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Thanks for thinking of me. I have found some cheaper ways over time to buy journals that I turn into her journals. I usually stay at the price point of $3-5. I have a specific type that I have bought over time that is specific type of paper and hardback. It has to be lined a certain way and no spiral bound. Every once in awhile I will find a deal on Amazon. But lately I've been finding a local overstock store that has good prices. I guess I do have a few variations. Some of it was trial and error. My prayer journals go back to 1996. You have a good memory.

I spy a Nutribullet book on your shelf! Are you using it at the moment? A few months ago I decided I wasn't getting enough greens, so I decided to throw a load of stuff into a blender, and try to make myself a green smoothie.

My first attempt wasn't very good. I had spinach, carrot, and broccoli. I added water because it wouldn't blend without some fluid. The result was something that was so bitter that it was practically undrinkable, and made me gag. It was how I would imagine grass to taste. I popped off to the local shop which was a few minutes walk away, and bought a carton or apple juice. With added apple juice it was still quite horrible, but I did manage to drink it.

Since that first attempt I've adjusted my recipe slightly. I use apple juice instead of water as the blending fluid. The broccoli has been replaced with kale, because cruciferous vegetables make me gag, and the broccoli seems to make it foam more, which makes it harder to drink. I still have carrots, but I use frozen carrots now, because the blending process adds heat, so starting with frozen carrots helps keep it cool, and drinking it cold is easier than drinking it lukewarm.

I make it fresh everyday, and have been doing this for about 3 months now. I still haven't really got used to the taste, but I think it's doing me good, so I'm going to continue. I don't think you'd ever find what I make in a shop. It's not palatable enough to sell, and you have to force it down a bit like bad-tasting medicine. You could use a juicer, but then you wouldn't get the fibre, and consuming large amounts of vegetable juice without fibre might lead to problems.

 

[TheWhat?]

It is said God is love.
It is also said God is a man of war.
In my sight of Him, love is a man of war, fighting for the object of His love.

 

[JustSomeBloke]

You have think outside the box and generate a revenue stream that funds the main thing. Investment is the Achilles heel. That's how they tie the majority up. When you start taking money that's when things get interesting. It seems okay at first but the goal is to buy you out or take a majority stake.

I read an article recently about the S&P 500. Most shares are held by 10 companies. That's crazy but it's the formula. You see the same in fashion, music, movies, etc. Conglomerates snatch them up. Once they have a foothold they control the narrative. That's why everything 'looks' the same. Not in appearance but through the message.

That's interesting. Yeah I had heard that it was less than 10. The big three. But that may be dated.

Although, I didn't really consider their role in the "standardization" of products. You learn something new every day I guess!

This site provides a good breakdown.

During the hoopla about cruises I learned the majority were in the hands of a few. It wasn't surprising.

ETA: This is good too.

I think a lot of the time the prices in the financial markets are blatantly manipulated by a few major players who wield a lot of power.