tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post1819777034589021726..comments2023-11-25T03:58:26.350-06:00Comments on Gitz: Revealing GoldGitz 'n Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827576212732423982noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-54543168749274907972008-09-14T11:07:00.000-05:002008-09-14T11:07:00.000-05:00Peeling away the layers, being willing to become v...Peeling away the layers, being willing to become vulnerable...I desire it. He tends to be relentless in the peeling away process, but at least when He does it, it's love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-7777345154667301172008-09-06T09:39:00.000-05:002008-09-06T09:39:00.000-05:00Sara, the insights and wisdom you share each day a...Sara, the insights and wisdom you share each day are a gift to so many people. Working on those layers seem to be an ongoing task. Sometimes I don't realize those layers are even there and I go through the day like a robot. My goal is to make time for quiet moments so I can do more reflecting. Your words give me inspiration and make me think about what my priorities should be. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope you know how special you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-30826877197544587282008-09-03T22:19:00.000-05:002008-09-03T22:19:00.000-05:00I've heard this described as God 'peeling your oni...I've heard this described as God 'peeling your onion', but I like the way you put it so much better. Ugly wallpaper layers sounds so much more like junk than a layer of onion does. You sent me to Psalms 139:23-24. Thanks SaraAnita J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13937990318873239017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-86118728580961088052008-09-03T19:46:00.000-05:002008-09-03T19:46:00.000-05:00Wow. What a message. You have some deep insight gi...Wow. What a message. You have some deep insight girl. Thanks for sharing that with the rest of us - it is just what some of us needed to hear!<BR/>I pray for you often.<BR/>You're such an inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-59167487595089708352008-09-03T16:49:00.000-05:002008-09-03T16:49:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post. I am going to save it for d...What a wonderful post. I am going to save it for deep digestion later. I have some layers to work on...I am seeking peace.<BR/>{{{hugs}}}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-28431114822678090932008-09-03T15:29:00.000-05:002008-09-03T15:29:00.000-05:00Yes, precisely. You are spending time in the "Sch...Yes, precisely. You are spending time in the "School of Silence", as Matthew Kelly puts it. By-the-way, I don't know if you've heard of him, but Matthew is a Catholic Christian author/speaker, and speaks with wisdom beyond his years, as well. When we went to Italy this past spring, it was in association with the Matthew Kelly Foundation. Have you read any of his works? I know you'd enjoy him. He talks about learning how to become the "best version of yourself"....that's the phrase he's coined, as well as the premise upon which his decisions are based. If you wish, I would be more than happy to share some of his books with you! <BR/><BR/>Being able to be in the moment...paying attention to now....being focused on whatever is at hand... Let's just say that I'm still very much in training!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-65180455866499446732008-09-03T13:25:00.000-05:002008-09-03T13:25:00.000-05:00@laura: I wouldn't say I have disciplined silence ...@laura: I wouldn't say I have disciplined silence in any way... I'm not that structured of a person really. But I will say I crave quiet more than I used to. Today, for example, I have yet to turn on music or television, but it's not because I'm in deep thought or anything. I just haven't felt the need for noise. I do think I have less of a need to "fill the space" than I used to.<BR/><BR/>If I tried to set aside specific time for silence and reflection I think it would feel like too much pressure and I would get restless. I mostly just try to be aware and keep myself in the moment whether there is noise or quiet.<BR/><BR/>Is that what you were asking?Gitz 'n Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827576212732423982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-35725377992691369762008-09-03T12:52:00.000-05:002008-09-03T12:52:00.000-05:00Explanation as to why I ask the question: You spe...Explanation as to why I ask the question: You speak with the wisdom of someone who has learned to give herself over to silence in a disciplined manner, something for which I have such a yearning and yet to which I've not been able to give myself. The tug-of-war within continues......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-50108976865232450292008-09-03T12:12:00.000-05:002008-09-03T12:12:00.000-05:00Just curious, Sara....how much time, would you gue...Just curious, Sara....how much time, would you guess, do you spend in absolute silence? I mean, no computer, no tv, no music...just silence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-20732398391478252392008-09-03T09:58:00.001-05:002008-09-03T09:58:00.001-05:00You dear sweet girl. You are wise beyond your year...You dear sweet girl. You are wise beyond your years. Thank you for being such an inspiration for this 60-year-old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-29667317390588554222008-09-03T09:58:00.000-05:002008-09-03T09:58:00.000-05:00Sara, What a gift you are. Everytime I think of ...Sara, What a gift you are. Everytime I think of all the wallpaper I have torn off and how much I have papered over, I will think of you!! By the way speaking of wall papering that was one of Jack's favorite jobs to help me with.<BR/><BR/>You are "Revealing Gold" Love you~~~~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-1965969865304539732008-09-03T02:14:00.000-05:002008-09-03T02:14:00.000-05:00I needed to read this...perfect for me for where I...I needed to read this...perfect for me for where I am...thanksfeather khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11499250152525447488noreply@blogger.com