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The Divine Spark Within each of us lies the divine spark. The good, the evil, the ugly, the beautiful, we all carry this connection to God, and when we sense this divine spark in another, the door to love is opened. We see the love God placed within another that resonates with our own soul, like sparkles on the waves of a lake. The error we sometimes make is to believe that this sparkle is permanent and not a momentary flash, and we become trapped. To trap a monkey, and no, I am not calling anyone a monkey. You take a small neck gourd, cut off the top, then tie it to a tree and bait it with something shiny. When the monkey sees the shiny item, it reaches in it's hand to grasp the shiny object but can not remove his hand that is clasped around the item. He keeps his hand clasped because he can't stand to give up the pretty object that is so beautiful to him, but if he let it go, he would free himself from the trap. This is what happens often to mankind when we see the divine spark we call love. So if we are trapped not wishing to let go of the tiny piece of God, we've captured what happens? It turns into lust. Not the sexual lust that is attributed to the word today, but the lust of the soul which can desire people, things, events, anything that can be desired. I'm reminded of a Buddhist teaching that, in my understanding, is that lust creates the desire to possess, which in turn creates the capacity for violence. Once you have the item, jealousy and selfishness make sure no one takes it, even if it means violence to keep it. Love, on the other hand, is selfless in nature. It cares more for the welfare of that which is loved than the self. When the spark is first felt, it is love, when grasped, it becomes lust. Is it possible for love to last a lifetime? Of course, mankind has the ability to feel any emotion at any time, and this is what love is, an emotion. Have you ever had a day that you were just angry? Just as you have the ability to create anger out of thin air, you have the ability to create love the same way. By simply remembering what it felt like when you first felt that spark you can recreate love as your emotion anytime you wish, just like when you remember an incident that made you angry, you get angry all over again. The choice is all yours. Does this smooth out our existence? It can, but it needs lots of practice. So remember that moment that connected you to God, that tiny moment, and replay it as often as you can. Someday, if you find that loving emotion has become easy to put on, you might just be able to see the sparks rippling everywhere and in everyone.

@ick_real It's called life

what is it called when you can't take it anymore but you keep taking it

@Amelia558rs If you love it, keep the dress. Tell the others they can wear whatever dress they want at their own wedding.

My maid of honor looked at this dress I'd spent eight months waiting for and said, "That's... not a wedding dress. It's a costume." The words hit like ice water. I'd fallen in love with the embroidery after seeing the seamstress's work on the Tedooo app - she specializes in traditional dresses, and I wanted something that honored my grandmother's heritage. Every flower was hand-stitched, every hummingbird placed with intention. It cost me three months of savings and countless late-night messages about thread colors and placement. Now I'm two months from the wedding, and my entire bridal party is "gently suggesting" I find something more "classic." My mother-in-law offered to buy me a "proper" dress from David's Bridal. But when I put this on, I see my grandmother's garden, her stories about village celebrations, the culture she left behind when she immigrated. Yes, it's not a traditional white gown. Yes, people might whisper. But isn't a wedding dress supposed to make you feel like the truest version of yourself? I'm torn between keeping peace and keeping this dress that makes my heart sing every time I look at those embroidered birds.

@TaraBull The same thing that happened to San Francisco and is now happening in every city in America.

What happened to London?

@JebraFaushay I'd eat it but then I perpetually drip condiments on to my boobs. 🤷‍♀️

Give me a single slice of ketchup, please. Just one sheet. Yeah you heard that right. It’s a thing now.

@llandoniffirg Why do I all of the sudden want one of these for my yard! 🤣🤣🤣

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@mattvanswol @don_ukens I wish I could say it's just democrats but the republicans don't fix these issues when they are in power. It's our government, local and federal. ALL of them are responsible and they've all lied to prop up the system that is corrupted beyond repair.

I've re-writen this so many times... I feel like I've been telling truly some of the most horrific stories lately. Every single day I get on this app to share something truly twisted and evil that has happened because of a Democrat policy. And it's wearing on me. If I'm honest, I have been depressed this week. Usually... as strange as this sounds... I can report on a few terrifying stories and find a way to come out on the other side to hug my kids, go to work, coach soccer games, do yard work... But this week has just hit me so hard. I can't explain it, but it just has beat me down. Story after story after story of illegal immigrants doing unspeakably evil things. Truly vile criminals that should have been locked away for life, getting away with pure evil and violence. I'm looking at it every single day and it's eating away at me in a way I'm struggle to write down. I just want it to be fixed. I don't want any more victims. I want criminals in jail and everyone who is innocent to be able to walk freely without ever fearing they will be r*ped, m*rdered, st*bbed or worse. But we can't do that. Not today. Today we have to worry about those things, because we do not have justice. And every single day I find another story of another victim who should have never been a victim. I'm so sad. I'm so angry. I just had to write this because I need to tell you it's genuinely hurting me to tell these stories. I wish I didn't have to. But until we see change, until criminals are locked up, illegals are deported, judges are held accountable... We are the only ones. You get that right? It's just us. We are the only ones telling these stories. Without you, their names are forgotten. There are no protests for them, no one would ever know their names. We have to keep going, because if we don't, no one else will.

@7wVy1 So cute. I wonder if he'd go for some tummy rubs.

怒ったハリネズミがリンゴの匂いに反応する様子。 可愛すぎて眠れねぇ😂

@BlondieAtlanta @Cbvheartland2 Where has this disease been found in Oklahoma? My neighborhood has tics so I'm more then happy to feed the possums that come in my yard but the neighbors dogs got in and killed one so until a new one shows up I'm vulnerable.

@Cbvheartland2 And boxes of them were dropped off on farmland.

We now have Bobcat Fever from ticks that will kill cats, they're engineering Ticks to kill everything on the planet!

@Fun1Deb @ThrillaRilla369 If you're out in the country, peahens and a peacock or Guinea hens but both have drawbacks. We had rattlesnakes so we opted for the hens and peacock.

@ThrillaRilla369 I bought a crow caller & unshelled peanuts I go out every evening trying to call them in -every other bird shows up 😂. They are natural predators to snakes saw 3 snakes last fall - That’s problem 😬

Well I’ve officially reached the age where I enjoy feeding the birds 🐦

@ThrillaRilla369 Try the squirrels next. Leave a hard shelled pecan or walnut where the squirrels climb to get to your bird feeder. It takes time and patience but soon you'll have them eating out of your hand.

@SantaDecides Originally from California but in Okmulgee now.

In my search for Oklahoma followers- I have oddly enough only found around 5 people near the Muskogee/Tahlequah/Ft. Gibson area. Only 3 near the Blackwell Oklahoma area.

@ThrillaRilla369 Covered with brown paper and then doodle all over them.

My girlfriend says this wasn’t common… but who remembers covering school books with brown paper bags?

@TheCalvinCooli1 What's also appalling is the study found the MCCPs in 2023 but won't be totally banned in Oklahoma until 2027.

@TheCalvinCooli1 The Ok gov has allowed the continued usage until 2027. Senate Bill3 requires individuals or organizations authorized to use sludge or biosolid materials to gradually decrease their land application of the product each year until a statewide prohibition takes effect on 7-1-27.

🚨Report: A toxic airborne chemical has been detected in the United States for the first time. Researchers at University of Colorado Boulder found MCCPs during a field study in Oklahoma, sparking health concerns.

@courtneyjok @TheCalvinCooli1 It was located near Lamont Ok but it looks like the stuff can travel via the air so where it originated at and spread to isn't posted.

@TheCalvinCooli1 Do you know where in Oklahoma?

@PlasticGirl1776 Since it's California it's probably tofu night for the pup.

🥩 for dinner tonight.

@brockpierson What can heal a broken heart? A cardiologist? Sorry, going for the laugh there.

What can heal a broken heart?

@brockpierson Read a book. It's been mankind's escape for ages.

Without doing drugs or alcohol, what's the best way to escape reality?

@ThrillaRilla369 I have the vet come to my home when it's time. It's much easier on pets as most have anxiety at the vets office.

Would you stay in the room and hold your dog at the vet during their final breath? 🐕 🐈

@ThrillaRilla369 No, but Christmas is a big deal for them.

Be honest because I’m trying to prove a point Do you celebrate your pets birthday? 🎉 🎁