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November 15th 2007 06:31

Afriend of mine sent this to me and it really meant a lot. I thought that I would share it with you guys:

To encounter the holy is to live in the presence of what is real rather than what is illusory, lasting rather than ephemeral. The encounter changes our identity and causes words to twist and turn. Power comes to mean just the opposite of what it seems on the front page of The New York Times. You feel the difference between what is profane and what is sacred.

PROFANE POWER…

Seeks to dominate the other

Is individualistic

Demands conformity, obedience

Is used to gain more power

Coerces

Separates

Mystifies

Is violent

Hypnotizes

Is a zero-sum game

Is diminished by being shared

Is a possession

Is speedy

Is neurotic – it seeks vindictive triumph

SACRED POWER…

Seeks the fulfillment of the other

Is intersubjective

Creates diversity, pluralism

Is used to gain justice

Invites

Unites

Is wonderful

Is awesome

Fascinates

Is a win-win game

Is increased by being shared

Is a gift

Bides its time

Is erotic – it seeks to enjoy the other

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Comment by Techno

November 15th 2007 07:00

Geeky Blog

Erotic, way to go, Geez, I'm tired, can I sit in one of those chairs.

Comment by Miswanderlust

November 15th 2007 07:40

Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy

Techno
Please do! HAHAHA

Comment by Mal

November 15th 2007 09:14

Mal

Bunny.

Comment by Miswanderlust

November 15th 2007 09:45

Killer Beats
Ramble On
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Mal
En su servicio ;0)
Mis

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