tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post5232105591158358458..comments2023-04-05T05:42:04.441-07:00Comments on Ruminations from the Temple: TraditionsLiz Henderson (Hendel D'bu)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04633416677421015136noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post-42039403054450825932009-08-06T23:05:03.725-07:002009-08-06T23:05:03.725-07:00We know that we couldn't get through a simple ...We know that we couldn't get through a simple day if we didn't establish by practice an action pathway we call a "habit". If we had to think about every action it took to get up, get dressed, eat, work, etc., we would be exhausted by day's end.<br />I feel in some ways traditions fill a similar role. When we incorporate ordered tasks or events into our lives they give us anchoring points that we come to depend on for security of mind and body. We don't have to constantly establish new references to define our place in the world. This gives us what we often refer to as a "comfort zone".<br />However, both habits and traditions contain a caution. If overused they can turn from anchoring boundaries to prison walls that prevent us from interacting with a constantly changing world of fellow beings. Once in a while we need to re-examine our traditions and see how we can renew and expand them to include new experiences and friends. Thus the old traditions provide the foundation for ever enriching and expanding relationships among people and nations.<br />There it is... another personal opinion!YourBrotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11070934644012358378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post-88099621800227780862009-07-19T07:55:43.564-07:002009-07-19T07:55:43.564-07:00"...to do one's duty is not always to do ..."...to do one's duty is not always to do right. Concern yourself with the right action. Let duty take care of itself." <br /><br />~Qui-Gon JinnLiz Henderson (Hendel D'bu)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04633416677421015136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post-40425734474068839602009-07-18T10:08:54.874-07:002009-07-18T10:08:54.874-07:00Amein, my dear friend.Amein, my dear friend.Ari C'ronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237061501219999281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074971821134550671.post-71851519611993294222009-07-18T09:56:38.891-07:002009-07-18T09:56:38.891-07:00While looking for this:
“Test all things; hold fas...While looking for this:<br />“Test all things; hold fast what is good.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:21<br /><br />I found this, too:<br />“Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.” ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:15<br /><br />Not offered in opposition to your thoughts – quite the contrary. I think in its context it supports them. Keep up that examination, my friend.Mama Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526427992300959421noreply@blogger.com