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Post by Edina on Feb 25, 2005 19:05:50 GMT -5
Oh, so you're a guy?
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Post by Altariel on Feb 25, 2005 19:29:24 GMT -5
no-no...I'm girl ....I said friend-soulmate....
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Post by Edina on Feb 25, 2005 19:45:51 GMT -5
Oh ok, that soulmate relation confused me for a second.
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Post by Altariel on Feb 25, 2005 19:53:36 GMT -5
But why did you ask if I am still in contact with her? [or just curiosity?]
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Post by Edina on Feb 25, 2005 20:00:07 GMT -5
Oh oh oh, I almost forgot. Will tell you in private message. Gimme just a minute.
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Post by Dwayne on Feb 26, 2005 10:39:32 GMT -5
Many ways in interpreting the term Soulmate. Many have changed their definition as they grow. Many types of Soulmates, am strongly suspecting. Have had confusion myself over the years with this term. Presently, am seeing "Soulmate" as a like-hearted being, not the "one-&-only" companion which was once imagined ... Not that this artist has given up on the concept. Far from it. ~Dwayne~
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Post by Shelagh on Feb 28, 2005 17:50:27 GMT -5
Hi Everyone! And thanks, Edina and Dwayne for your welcome. Reading the posts here has reminded me of a rather magical thing that happened for me back in the early 90's. I had been reading Illusions for the third or fourth time, and something about looking out for that blue feather must have impinged on my mind (or rather heart), because a few weeks later, when I was helping my broken son move out of his apartment and sorting through masses of junk from his difficult times with drugs and mental illness, there was one thing left in the corner of the room when we finished! It was a small blue feather! It was then that I KNEW he was going to be all right and get treatment and recovery in due time. He did! And he's a shining light in the health recovery arena where he lives and works now. He's been sober and getting better for the past ten years. There are no accidents. Richard's books have helped me know that. Again, thank you Richard! Best to all! Shelagh
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Post by Annette Whitaker on Mar 21, 2005 20:32:09 GMT -5
I can definetly say that Richard's books have touched my life. In one of the most obvious ways was after reading a book of a collection of his short stories. One was titled "Why People Fly" I believe. It had a simple test with several questions that if you answered yes to them you should think about learning to fly. The next day I signed up for my first powered airplane lesson. That was over 14 years ago. Since then I became a private pilot which had a direct affect on my not becoming an alcoholic. I stopped drinking to excess because I wanted to get up and fly early the next morning. Richard also wrote about skydiving which I did next. That of course, led to hang gliding which is where my soul is right now. TEXT ;D
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Post by Edina on Mar 21, 2005 22:49:12 GMT -5
Welcome!! Hope you'll decide to register and share more of your experiences! Until then, happy flying!
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Post by Grave on Mar 23, 2005 7:44:35 GMT -5
I read "the bridge across again..." yesterday
This time the book teaches me to be aware of the prospective choice of soulmates until the one arrives.
How would I know-just because I like spending time with her?
I can't find a sure way to look for a soulmate(including the heart that feels)
Is there a difference between 'soulmate' and a 'perfect soulmate' ?
Please forgive me:- but could it be possible that the charachter in the book was never in love, but he fell in because of the overwhelming hollowness and lonliness?" may be "the charachter couldn't wait any longer?"
Grave(trying to relate to my life)
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Post by Bluebird on Mar 23, 2005 9:44:49 GMT -5
Soulmates are always perfect, even when they clash. Wasn't that also in some of RB's books? That arguing and differences strengthen the relationship, open our eyes to new truths?
I guess there's no way to know, except for on intuitive level. It may take a while to know. I for example met my soulmate on the internet. Ludicrous, I know! So we got to be good friends, without any intention of ever having a romantic relationship over the net, that would be so stupid and irresponsible. There was a mutual close-heartedness from the beginning, and at some point we both realized that the person in question was someone we should hold on to. Someone who is honest and would teach us a lot. And then we took a careful step... and another careful step...
What I'm saying is, it doesn't have to be love at first sight. We didn't meet until 2 years after we got to know each other. And our way is not the only way.
There's a sociologist called Anthony Giddens, who wrote a nice book called the Transformation of Intimacy. There he states that a person can't fall in love until s/he is ready for it. That it's not the only the person who makes you fall in love with him/her, but the moment you actually do. If you would've met in another situation of life, you would not feel drawn to each other at all. This in response to your last comment, Grave. Perhaps the character was ready to fall in love? However, the character dated several women at the time he met his soulmate. Something in the air made their relationship different.
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Harbie
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Post by Harbie on Mar 23, 2005 10:02:48 GMT -5
I've only read ONE[/u} and there's one one way to say how it made me ~!feel!~
i feel as ~ยน~
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Post by Watching the Wind on Mar 23, 2005 11:49:36 GMT -5
I don't remember exactly when or where Richard's books came into my life. As memory recalls it was a long time ago. They just seem to have become a part of who I am.
My now 7 year old son was diagnosed with Brain Cancer at 17 months. In travelling to and from the hospital for countless surgeries, chemo and radiation, it was necessary to cross a very narrow very large bridge.
I was reminded at every crossing of the Bridge Across Forever.
This morning I awoke and took my son to school. On the way I saw a hawk travelling south. A little further down the road a raccoon; and on the way home I saw a billboard for the river otter exhibit at the gardens nearby.
At the sight of each of these three, I thought of a boy who died on Saturday (B., 16yrs. old). A close friend of my boyfriend's son.
When I returned home I found my boyfriend's son and B.'s brother leaving to go to B.'s funeral. I told B.'s brother, M., what I had seen this morning and to look for B. on the wind or flying above the trees.
After they left I remembered that There's no such Place as Far Away was an apropriate gift for someone who has just lost a loved one, so I went to Amazon and ordered it for B.'s family.
I was looking for some more information on that story, because it has been so many years since I have read it, when I ran across this site.
I had completely forgot about the river story at the beginning of Illusions.
Funny how life is.
I expect a blue feather will be about shortly.
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Post by Grave on Mar 25, 2005 1:09:18 GMT -5
Perhaps the character was ready to fall in love? However, the character dated several women at the time he met his soulmate. Something in the air made their relationship different. True, Quite possible Thank you again
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Post by Grave on Mar 25, 2005 1:13:29 GMT -5
I expect a blue feather will be about shortly. My ego can only imagine the courage and light that you have inside you. Thank you so very much for your presence. Blue feather Is ... As your faithGrave(tiny creature)
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