tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361134039960047472.post291340404463837447..comments2023-08-05T04:38:50.110-07:00Comments on With An "H": Spinning My HeelsJohn Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01148138073618817344noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361134039960047472.post-64349304892601189342007-02-13T13:32:00.000-08:002007-02-13T13:32:00.000-08:00catbonny: I'm glad you're finding it valuable. An...catbonny: I'm glad you're finding it valuable. And for the record, I'm not exactly sure there's a wrong thing to be thinking of. At least, if there's a list, I hope introspection isn't on it! It's probably part of practice to come without agenda or plans, but I usually have some things I need to spend time working out. Sometimes that's how I spend my time, and sometimes not. *shrug*<BR/><BR/>As for the contrast, that's definitely there. I grew up in the tradition, and still found/find it very different from even everyday life.John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148138073618817344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361134039960047472.post-76421418409600159832007-02-13T11:50:00.000-08:002007-02-13T11:50:00.000-08:00I don't think it would be pushy to ask me how I am...I don't think it would be pushy to ask me how I am handling all the 'unprogrammed worship.' I am pretty open about things like that most of the time, even if my openness is to say that I am still processing something.<BR/><BR/>In terms of how I am handling it, I would say that I really like it even though a lot of times I wonder if I am thinking about the right things or if I am too inward-focused, but I think I am too inward-focused in a lot of other areas of my life, so that is nothing new. <BR/><BR/>The hour of silent worship is something that I really enjoy at this point, because I feel like it helps me to clear my mind of all the busyness in life and to focus more deeply on things that need to be focused on. It is a big shift from my Pentecostal/Catholic background, but the difference doesn't freak me out as much as it is really refreshing and exciting to be viewing faith and worship in a very different context then what I am used to.<BR/><BR/>Also, I don't think you guys are odd, or anymore odder than myself at least. You guys are hilarious and really appreciate getting to know and spending time with you all. = )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361134039960047472.post-48329691497017062962007-02-12T23:21:00.000-08:002007-02-12T23:21:00.000-08:00Well, that article was hilarious! But you were th...Well, that article was hilarious! But you were there. Clearly not funny. Maybe to a class studying Beckett.John Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148138073618817344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361134039960047472.post-53381015235867356342007-02-12T08:59:00.000-08:002007-02-12T08:59:00.000-08:00C'mon, Godot humor is awesome!C'mon, <A HREF="http://www.theonion.com/content/node/47722" REL="nofollow">Godot humor is awesome</A>!Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627467536032207436noreply@blogger.com