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Monogamy is not natural. So if monogamy is something that we want, and it's unnatural, that means we're going to have to work for it. The interesting thing about humans is that we are able to do things that are unnatural.

- "Monogamy" in Vox Explained

in becoming more like You, I come closer to my true self

made in the image of outpouring Love,

born of the free eternal Wind

- ending of the closing prayer for Monday Evening

"Celtic Benediction" by J Philip Newell

"He said you don't need "comrades", but I'm attracted to that word, even to the point of tears."

- Cowboy Bebop

“Marriage is a commitment with a strength that empowers you to build a life and legacy with the person who is both your best friend and your lover, while creating a sacred space called home to be real, vulnerable, messy…and still be safe.”

- moral revolution from bethel church, redding, california

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“Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have purposed to make my steps stumble. The proud have hidden a snare for me … they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set traps for me.” (Psalm 140:4-5). The enemy is absolutely determined to overthrow every believer who walks in holiness and complete devotion to Jesus Christ.While it is true that satan has an army of some of the craftiest, skilled fowlers on earth, the good news is that none of his attacks will succeed against the devoted child of God. No matter what your failure, your hardship or the trap, rest assured that God is on your side. Even when you’re weak, you can cry out to God and He will come and tear away the net. Just stand still and see His salvation!

She was a good grandma. She was a grandma to me, and a mum to my mum.

- client at work

People who used to beg others for acceptance are now strong enough to give love.

- p. 92, Love Does by Bob Goff

"The cool thing about taking Jesus up on His offer is that whatever controls you doesn't anymore. People who used to be obsessed about becoming famous no longer care whether anybody knows their name. People who used to want power are willing to serve. People who used to chase money freely give it away. People who used to beg others for acceptance are now strong enough to give love.

soundtrack of my past decade:

nujabes

tokimonsta

lupe fiasco

avicii

one republic

bethel music

hillsong

bon iver

coldplay

mitis

madeon

porter robinson

owl city and adam young osts

bolbbagan4

davichi

young and free

shinee

Contact-wise I used the map to find someone close, then I was looking for someone with good reviews, within my budget, and who offered what I needed (cat sitting). I also really liked your bio, it’s both comprehensive and matter-of-fact, while still being friendly.

nice to see that someone sees me as being matter of fact AND friendly

There's more to sobering up than quitting drinking.

Kuper Island

well-pleased

So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things. For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

Sell your possessions and give to the poor.

Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out – a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 12:29‭-‬34 NET

https://bible.com/bible/107/luk.12.29-34.NET

craving God's love for me:

My lover spoke to me, saying: “Arise, my darling; My beautiful one, come away with me!

Look! The winter has passed, the winter rains are over and gone. The pomegranates have appeared in the land, the time for pruning and singing has come; the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree has budded, the vines have blossomed and give off their fragrance.

Arise, come away my darling; my beautiful one, come away with me!” O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places of the mountain crags, let me see your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.

Song of Solomon 2:10‭-‬14

NET

https://bible.com/bible/107/sng.2.10-14.NET

God providing furniture through kindness of strangers on craigslist

This lady already gave me 2 really chairs for free. I emailed her a thank you and she sent this also:

" I have a single mattress for free if you want it.

Are you looking for anything else? We are moving and I may have other things that you can have."

Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.

Brom, Eragon, p.197

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Building Trust in Relationships

Trust is at the heart of all strong relationships. It allows us to feel safe and secure with one another. Hence, it’s crucial that we know what the key components are so we can actively develop, and promote, and honour trust. Some tips to help you hear include the following:

1. Be Reliable. Even small things - like canceling an arrangement or failing to follow through on a commitment you have made – will undermine and fracture the relationship. If this happens on a regular basis the whole foundation will crumble and fall.

2. Related to this, always strive to keep the promises you’ve made. Trust requires that people believe you are a person who’s dependable and reliable. If you have to break a promise, then be decent enough to explain face-to-face why you have to let them down.

3. Tell the truth. It’s easy to resort to telling a white lie to protect another person, or to cover your back. But if you tell the truth even when it isn’t pleasant, you will become a person who is known for being trustworthy.

4. Volunteer information. When you have the chance to be vague – don’t take it. Instead be open and transparent, and share important details. Volunteering information says you’ve nothing to hide.

5. Don’t share other peoples’ secrets; don’t be someone who’s a gossip – as we only feel we’re safe with a person who’s discreet. Remember: a confidence … is a confidence … is a confidence.

6. Display loyalty, and be there for that person. That shows that you are caring, dependable and “safe”.

lesson learned from stranger things 3: the power of connection

connection: having your past seen with loving eyes, accepted. the light and the dark, the joys and the pains, and seeing yourself in those shoes.

connection can break through the numbness, the mind control of hatred.

connection requires memory and courage to feel the weight of memories and desires. choosing to stay soft and feel the joy of memories, and also the pain that those joys are but memories. courage to admit there are desires and needs that were not met by those we trusted, and courage to believe our desires and needs will be satisfied, although not yet satisfied, and courage to hope and not bury our unmet needs and hurt others amidst our own pain.

connection requires being aware of my own emotions and not being in a cave, void of emotion.

connection is gently holding someone else's memories, joy, and pain, and reminding them that what they may have buried in pain is indeed precious and beautiful.

connection is love.

and love is the greatest of all.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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