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Thy pure image do we venerate, O good One, asking forgiveness of our sins, O Christ our God; for by Thine own will Thou didst ascend the Cross in Thy body, to save Thy creatures from the bondage of the enemy.  Thou hast verily filled all with joy, since Thou didst come, O our Savior, to save the world.

Saint Peter Damaskin writes about the general and particular gifts of God and says: "The general gifts consist of four elements and all which result from them, as all the wonderful and awesome works of God outlined in Holy Scripture. The particular gifts are those gifts which God bestows upon every man individually whether it be riches for the sake of charity or poverty for the sake of patience with humility; whether it be authority for the sake of justice and the strengthening of virtues or subjugation and slavery for the sake of the expeditious salvation of the soul; be it health for the sake of helping the infirm or illness for the sake of the wreath of patience; be it understanding and skill in gain for the sake of virtue or weakness and lack of skill for the sake of submissive humility. All of this, even though it appears contrary to one another, nevertheless, it is by its purpose very good." In conclusion, St. Peter Damaskin says that we are obligated to give thanks to God for all gifts and with patience and hope to endure all tribulations and evil consequences. For all of that which God gives us or permits to befall us, benefits our salvation.

The big lie is that this is civilization... or if it IS civilization, the big lie is that it is good for us.

There is no adventure in the course of mortal existence more entralling than to enjoy the exhilaration of becoming the material life partner with spiritual energy and divine truth

Stranded on a sandbarStarfish in my hairSurfers singing "Mary Had A Little Lamb"And catching serious air
On their surfboards, they swimIn the waves, they areAll that motion sicknessMakes me feel as if I'm in a car

How do I sayThat I need some underwearIn French, Or SpanishOr even.. in.. Amer
Ican.I can.I can do anything that I wish to do.
I just need inspiration from viewers like you.Thank you.
THANK YOU.ROCK ON BOSTON.THIS IS AN INSPIRATIONAL POEM.Amen, Bhatta-lovers. Amen.

Never stop. One always stops as soon as something is about to happen.

If you like me say so, if you don't stop pretending

Avoid praise, but do not be ashamed of reproach.

The devils greatest weapon is convincing people he doesn't exist.

It's Funny How Someone Can Break Your Heart, And Yet You Can Still Love Them With All The Pieces.