The following conversation came about after I gave a brief presentation in a spiritual chat room about the process of self-discovery, enlightenment and spiritual growth. Most everybody in the room was preoccupied with talking to one another, drawing their conclusions about my presentation without really making the effort to connect with what I was saying. After I decided to end my talk I was sent a personal message by a woman who had the following things to share with me:



Maggie: thank you for your kind words in this room...you are able to reach people because of your
              kindness

realize2actualize: well thank you

realize2actualize: please tell my girlfriend this, she does not believe anything I am saying

Maggie: I have been listening...(reading)..you are so true in your words

realize2actualize: but as I said, if you know deep down within yourself, that is all that matters

realize2actualize: thank you very much

Maggie: I know, but when others try to tell me their answers...I get so angry..you have a beautiful way
             of handling that

Maggie: I have been hanging out in this room for about a week...just trying to learn..it's amazing what
             an open mind and heart will do

realize2actualize: very true

realize2actualize: but openness is something that is very rare these days

realize2actualize: many people are so preoccupied with themselves and their own needs and wants

Maggie: but when your heart is open, people sense it

Maggie: and there is no question

realize2actualize: I did not realize this

realize2actualize: so I thank you for sharing this with me

Maggie: I am truly serious

realize2actualize: I just like to talk to people and discuss things and explore things together

realize2actualize: and I truly believe you are

Maggie: right away, your words told me what your profile said

Maggie: that you care

realize2actualize: very deeply

Maggie: I am very blessed with a husband that allows me to walk whatever path, and to learn helps my
             marriage as well

realize2actualize: I am glad to hear that you are happy

Maggie: I am blessed indeed

realize2actualize: actually

realize2actualize: we all are

realize2actualize: just many of us do not realize this

realize2actualize: nor live accordingly

Maggie: I have a question

realize2actualize: and I will have an answer

Maggie: there are people that have *smaller windows that they look out of

Maggie: maybe not really wise with the world

realize2actualize: yes..

Maggie: maybe never worked..raises kids..stay at home

Maggie: I have a friend like that...very hard to journey through life with

Maggie: she has borders...the walls of her home...and always unhappy...

Maggie: the outside world is so far, and the openness of life is farther

realize2actualize: what is her reason for wanting to live the way she does?

Maggie: she knows nothing else

realize2actualize: being afraid of what is new and different

realize2actualize: well then

realize2actualize: it's time to embark on a journey for her

realize2actualize: to get to know something else

realize2actualize: to overcome her fear, and maybe you can help her with that

realize2actualize: to be open towards someting that might be new and a little scary

Maggie: <searching my brain and heart>feeling something

realize2actualize: aha

realize2actualize: what do you feel?

Maggie: please don't laugh..just smile

realize2actualize: wow, this could be interesting, actually, it already is....:)

realize2actualize: I do not laugh at all

Maggie: She asked me about 3 months ago about maybe starting a "group" at her house about "The
             Passion of the Christ"

realize2actualize: ok

realize2actualize: do you ever really talk to her

Maggie: that would be a journey to start

realize2actualize: about things

Maggie: yes

realize2actualize: about her believes and thoughts

realize2actualize: and?

Maggie: it sometimes crosses...because she is so limited

realize2actualize: help her to be more open

realize2actualize: it takes time

realize2actualize: and a lot of sensitivity, getting her to inquire into her own mind

Maggie: may I add you?  I promise I am not one of those annoying people online!

realize2actualize: please

Maggie: it was so nice to meet you!

realize2actualize: the pleasure was all mine

Maggie: have a good night!  Tell your girlfriend you are awesome!

realize2actualize: I hope we get another chance to talk

realize2actualize: thank you

Maggie: We will..peace and blessings!
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