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Part of the whole

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R E MacRae 12.08.05

I asked the FATHER where mankind fitted into HIS plan.

I was taken to a high place and sat overlooking a large plain with trees and rivers and a single road which wound its way up the side of the mountain to where I was sitting.

Sitting there I wondered what was to happen to let me see the answer to my question.

A little time later I was aware of a noise like a heavy vehicle coming towards me. Looking out I saw a pall of dust in the distance. Soon the large vehicle came closer and I could see it was an enormous truck with a load of rocks.

Imagination

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The human condition has always, as far as I can see, needed to believe in something bigger and better than themselves. We have so much information at our fingertips today, I believe we have lost our imagination and the need to imagine beyond ourselves. I will add to the web my few words re imagination, you might like to critique. Ray...

 

Raymond E MacRae 14.02.08

 

Think about the word and what it means to you.

The standard Human

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Raymond E MacRae 11.05.2011

 

At my time in life I often look back as well as look forward. I guess I now have time to do so.

I was in the work force for 52 years, giving 30% of my wages in tax to the government. Also I assisted in raising 8 children without sending their mothers out to work.

If one takes 52 years less 30% = approximately 14 years I worked for free or gave it to the Government. Very revealing!

Mankind developed thusly

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Raymond.E.Mac Rae 1979

 

The sword became mightier, than the stick

 

The pen became mightier, than the sword

 

The word became mightier, than the pen

 

The picture became mightier, than the word

 

Jesus and many others showed;

 

The kind act is the mightiest of them all.

Where love is

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My journey to Peace and Joy has been long and is on going. As I have travelled I have written small reminders for me to look back onto appreciate any progress that may have occured in my growth. Below is one of these.

Raymond E MacRae July 1975

I think I’m beginning to know

the beautiful meaning of love.

 

In the past I have struggled to find

the answers for my heart and mind.

Path to Peace

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                                                                                                                                                                            by Raymond.E.Mac Rae.9.9.75

 

Oh greater being who ere thou art,

I love the things thou hast made.

My family and friends,

and oh what a table thou hast laid.

 

It would take a lifetime to enjoy,

the things thou hast caused to be.

Balance your entertainment

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Recently I began to change my listening and viewing habits.

As part of my observing my life style choices I realised I was in tune with the “Shock Jocks” of the air and was beginning my mornings with negative thoughts. It was not so much what they were saying but how they were saying it, aggressively with almost a hate content.

What is considered music today is not so much music but a commercial sound? Music is beautiful and is able to reach inside to massage our peace and joy with real life effects.

Reflecting on my youth

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When we were under 6 we would all race to make our mothers and fathers happy, did not matter who came first, we really did not know about first and second. We were all clapped and were given a kiss for just competing.
 
Then we turned 7, suddenly it did matter who came first or second. However we did not dwel and continued our happy lives.
 
Then we turned 12 and we became curious why do they win? how can I win? 
 

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