tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235467623093506583.post5587816850142988409..comments2023-05-26T10:59:55.287-04:00Comments on "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver: Confessing some planksJessica Stockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08944990982584233095noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235467623093506583.post-81361052048918543302008-10-03T01:43:00.000-04:002008-10-03T01:43:00.000-04:00I totally have that weakness for judging judgmenta...I totally have that weakness for judging judgmental people...and harshly too!<BR/><BR/>I love the honesty in this post. But I think you're being a teensy weensy bit hard on yourself. For example, your reaction upon hearing that the widows turning to prostitution were from Bangladesh probably had more to do with understanding how that could grow out of that culture and economic situation as opposed to ours -- and less about not caring. <BR/><BR/>Praying for shoes to come back? It sounds funny and superficial, but I pray when I lose my car keys sometimes. I can understand the shoe thing from that perspective, too. Not in a warped, Gap-worshiping way, but in trying to hang onto something that you valued and your daughter needs. The God who numbers even the hairs on our heads and would not let a sparrow go unnoticed...might show some compassion toward that shoe situation.<BR/><BR/>We are all hypocrites. And thankfully He is a God of Mercy. But I love how introspective you are, and earnestly looking to repent and improve. I only WISH I remembered to repent every day. You are an inspiration.charrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351177033783487168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235467623093506583.post-30118256888208569262008-10-02T23:33:00.000-04:002008-10-02T23:33:00.000-04:00"I fear that I am so judgmental of judgmental peop..."I fear that I am so judgmental of judgmental people that I am one of them, and that scares me."<BR/>We were just talking about this today. It's a fine line to walk w/o crossing. Especially for me when I'm intoxicated with raw emotion. I think the fact that we do self examine and repent, is what He wants us to do, even if it's every 5 minutes(in my case, I'm not implying that toward you) Thanks for keeping me thinking...and examining.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098823880834416279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235467623093506583.post-74191398376787768652008-10-02T22:53:00.000-04:002008-10-02T22:53:00.000-04:00awww, jess, aren't we all in that boat at some tim...awww, jess, aren't we all in that boat at some time or other!! lately my motto has been,"live. and let live."...of course, whenever it works out best for ME!! =( =) but, ya, that has to be my conclusion when i find myself judging someone or a situation..."live. and let live." and i must say i have been having to tell myself this over and over lately...argh! have a happy night!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235467623093506583.post-3820698923451404222008-10-02T17:43:00.000-04:002008-10-02T17:43:00.000-04:00Ah lady. I can totally relate on many levels to w...Ah lady. I can totally relate on many levels to what you're saying here. I hope you go a bit easy on yourself and move forward thankful that you're aware and really care about taking a look at your own heart. Obviously, we all fail. But it says something about you that you give a hoot about noticing it and working toward change.Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.com