Posts by Lawrence Ruiz9

Donna Cook48 said:I’m honestly feeling pretty blue about it because it feels like this thread has become such a huge part of our lives—our shared love for honoring God and everything else that flows from Him. 😍 , my biggest heartache and restlessness lately has just been that I haven't been able to feel that full, sweet sense of connection I used to get whenever I read these posts; I'm worried it might be something within me, perhaps just a specific season of life I need to navigate through...

It truly had such a beautiful effect on renewing one's spiritual thoughts, and for me personally, well, let's just say it was something special. 🙂

It was such a wonderful experience and left a lasting mark on my soul...
I tried my absolute best to steer things back toward how they originally felt to me, but clearly, everyone reacts differently, and I think I’m just a little too small and unseasoned to direct something like this, especially since so much is out of our hands and I couldn't quite shoulder the weight of being that bold.

I thought about pointing out certain members, but then I remembered the sting of jealousy and pride that the devil tries to slip in, so I decided to just keep my mouth shut 😁, but really, anyone can see themselves in these words. When someone shares their heart through writing, they're essentially allowing a piece of their true self to be "read" by others; if the reader recognizes that quality or has always felt an unspoken connection to those traits, they end up inviting those qualities into themselves in an even more beautiful way. It’s a delicate balance, though, so a post is often a double-edged sword, and people will eagerly dive into it to nourish their own hearts. But there is one universal truth that acts as a perfect compass: "Do not do to others what you wouldn't want them to do to you," and that's a free gift available to everyone.

This place was probably a magical corner for honoring God, and it's nicer if it stays tucked away in our hearts as part of our spiritual awakening and growth; hopefully, when grace blooms again, we'll see something like this repeat itself, which is really what keeps the whole spiritual vibe of this forum alive.
The impact of the Tiki had such a miraculous effect on me; whenever I reached out to someone, I’d find myself checking my own intentions first, realizing my own hypocrisy, and trying to patch up my flaws. It felt like there were holes everywhere, leaving me both embarrassed and overjoyed (though I won't dwell on that too much... I'm not usually one to open up, but something about this hit me harder, mostly because I realized not everyone sees things the same way, and people interpret sincerity in all sorts of ways). Ultimately, the Judge is what matters, because He was present here alongside my fragile soul. I wanted to highlight the essence of this inner beauty that was built under the name of the Tiki as an outward expression. Some of the pillars (the members) were strong and held everything up, while others crumbled right at the start, and even a few big ones helped support the rest 🙂. In reality, nothing holds this together but the One who wants to use us—people He has never even met in person—to serve His purpose. What a wonderful Friend and Helper He is. 😍 )))
peace 🙂,
The secret was really in the mysticism of not seeking fulfillment where it doesn't belong, and instead finding that stimulating fulfillment where we truly need that internal nudge to wake up or fix ourselves, no matter who we are or where we are. That had a universally amazing significance. I used to spend hours reflecting on things, even though we are all strangers to one another, but lately, I've been sensing vibes of arrogance and excessive lecturing. At the end of the day, a person is just a person, and humanity is defined by the small things. In the search for myself and my other "selves," I discovered the love of my life. And if I hadn't found that love in others and in His constancy toward me, I would have drifted far too far away....

I know, I really do know, you’ll end up searching every single corner for those keys later on 😍, 👍, but honestly, it’s only when you’re left with absolutely nothing that you finally grasp what things were actually worth. It was a wise choice, and since His decision is always the right one, we're on the right path 🙂

People always use emojis as a way to express themselves—you know, as little signs of comfort, beauty, and peace, or maybe just to vent some bitterness and annoyance—but for this author, who loves obsessing over those tiny little details, it doesn't really matter much... I guess it's just a sign that time is running out 😁

Well, rowdyhawk10 can always go start some new "circle," some mystical gathering, while those spiritual types hang out with their little buddies.

Preach, Dervish

Mahmuz greetings to all followers of the Guidance