Comments for Symbolic http://iamsymbolic.com Living Out Loud Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:41:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Lean in, I’ve got a little something to say… by brandon matthes http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=641&cpage=1#comment-569 brandon matthes Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:41:45 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=641#comment-569 I really liked this. I hate that feeling when i realize that the person is still talking but i stopped listening a minute or two before because something they said made my mind start pondering, then it hits me, how much did i miss? how do i respond to the question i didnt here? What was the punch line? Its so frustrating! And i'm sure that so many times that exact thing happens with God. He starts showing me something or speaking to me, and before he finishes my mind, body, or heart is in a entirely different place, and i realize i still have no idea what it was God wanted me to do (and often i dont even realize i missed it, and i think i have it all figured out.) I really liked this. I hate that feeling when i realize that the person is still talking but i stopped listening a minute or two before because something they said made my mind start pondering, then it hits me, how much did i miss? how do i respond to the question i didnt here? What was the punch line? Its so frustrating! And i’m sure that so many times that exact thing happens with God. He starts showing me something or speaking to me, and before he finishes my mind, body, or heart is in a entirely different place, and i realize i still have no idea what it was God wanted me to do (and often i dont even realize i missed it, and i think i have it all figured out.)

]]> Comment on Don’t Be Apart, Be A Part by Cindy http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506&cpage=1#comment-446 Cindy Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:46:19 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506#comment-446 risk of rejection..as we age, or I age, i look back, see times, or seasons of various growth, it hurts to grow, there is a difference between alone and lonely. We are all pieces of one body. We all have different gifts, character, abilities, etc, but we share the same spirirt.Seeking unity and safe people. Some love groups, they get energized, others get drained, only need one or two deep relationships.It does take effort to be part of something. But being part of something that shares your idesls, where people are real, and have your back, loving you even though you are different than they are. Being a symbol for Christ not just going to church. Cant's wait for Sunday! :) risk of rejection..as we age, or I age, i look back, see times, or seasons of various growth, it hurts to grow, there is a difference between alone and lonely. We are all pieces of one body. We all have different gifts, character, abilities, etc, but we share the same spirirt.Seeking unity and safe people. Some love groups, they get energized, others get drained, only need one or two deep relationships.It does take effort to be part of something. But being part of something that shares your idesls, where people are real, and have your back, loving you even though you are different than they are. Being a symbol for Christ not just going to church. Cant’s wait for Sunday! :)

]]> Comment on Don’t Be Apart, Be A Part by Karyn Jones http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506&cpage=1#comment-404 Karyn Jones Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:12:01 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506#comment-404 I enjoyed reading this Casey. Brett and I were really impressed by the Kibbutz living in Israel. It was a perfect example of living in community. You joke about the hippie days, but I think I would seriously love to live in some sort of "commune" ( just no Kool-aid). There's something to be said about sharing life with others, especially ones you care about. It's too bad it's so challenging around here...I get lazy and end up choosing to be alone rather than reaching out. I enjoyed reading this Casey. Brett and I were really impressed by the Kibbutz living in Israel. It was a perfect example of living in community. You joke about the hippie days, but I think I would seriously love to live in some sort of “commune” ( just no Kool-aid). There’s something to be said about sharing life with others, especially ones you care about. It’s too bad it’s so challenging around here…I get lazy and end up choosing to be alone rather than reaching out.

]]> Comment on Don’t Be Apart, Be A Part by Casey http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506&cpage=1#comment-403 Casey Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:04:11 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506#comment-403 @Casha, Being alone sucks. Even God said so in <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=gen%202:18&version=NIV" title="Genesis 2:18" rel="nofollow">Genesis 2:18</a>. I think you've hit the nail on the head with the rat race, every man for himself mentality. We're a very individual society as Americans, and communal living is very foreign to us. We look for ways to comfort our loneliness with materialistic possessions, fleeting pleasures, and staying busy. All the while, we miss out on something that money can't buy, and no company can make: community. Having people around us that truly care and will never let us be alone gives us exactly what Nate said: the warm and fuzzies. @Nate, It's so true! Why do we feel the warm and fuzzies when we talk about not being alone and think about people having our back? For me, it's because I've experienced it in real life. The warm and fuzzies recall the memories of my friends being there for me through break-ups, down-turns in my cashflow, giving and giving without any expectation of paying them back. Of course, it also reminds me of how God always has my back, and that's pretty humbling to think about. @Casha, Being alone sucks. Even God said so in Genesis 2:18. I think you’ve hit the nail on the head with the rat race, every man for himself mentality. We’re a very individual society as Americans, and communal living is very foreign to us. We look for ways to comfort our loneliness with materialistic possessions, fleeting pleasures, and staying busy. All the while, we miss out on something that money can’t buy, and no company can make: community. Having people around us that truly care and will never let us be alone gives us exactly what Nate said: the warm and fuzzies.

@Nate, It’s so true! Why do we feel the warm and fuzzies when we talk about not being alone and think about people having our back? For me, it’s because I’ve experienced it in real life. The warm and fuzzies recall the memories of my friends being there for me through break-ups, down-turns in my cashflow, giving and giving without any expectation of paying them back. Of course, it also reminds me of how God always has my back, and that’s pretty humbling to think about.

]]> Comment on Don’t Be Apart, Be A Part by Casha http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506&cpage=1#comment-402 Casha Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:40:25 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506#comment-402 right after i commented on this blog...i got a fortune in my fortune cookie that said "find happiness within yourself, then share yourself with others" ...i thought i'd share :) haha so rad right after i commented on this blog…i got a fortune in my fortune cookie that said “find happiness within yourself, then share yourself with others” …i thought i’d share :) haha so rad

]]> Comment on Don’t Be Apart, Be A Part by Nate Gerber http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506&cpage=1#comment-401 Nate Gerber Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:27:03 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506#comment-401 mmm... this gave me the warm and fuzzies... ;) Happy to find your blog bro! mmm… this gave me the warm and fuzzies… ;)

Happy to find your blog bro!

]]> Comment on Don’t Be Apart, Be A Part by Casha http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506&cpage=1#comment-400 Casha Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:24:49 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=506#comment-400 wow..it got intense really fast....it looked like a kung fu movie... what you are talking about here really reminds me of a class i took. Peace studies. the class started out by talking about breathing..weird i know...it first talked about learning how to make yourself a peaceful person..then, eventually we talked about bigger things like community and the peace you can spread by even the simplest of things..But I think the things i learned that fascinated me most was learning about gandhi. His devotion and sacrifice he made to his community was relentless. He had been in and out of prison and risked his life(ultimatly being assassinated) for the freedom of his people and their community. I think its interesting when you mention not having to "go at it alone", because i often think, then why does it do seem so many are "alone". Is it this rat race every man for himself mentality. Maybe. But I think if more people were aware of how important and how life changing being a part of something can be, it would make an unmeasurable difference. Simply acknowledging someone with a smile or a "good morning" could change things in such a big way.something so simple can turn into something so much bigger... On another note...I really like your blogs...i dont know if what i wrote had anything to do with what you just said..but you still made that little light go on in my head. haha thanks casey wow..it got intense really fast….it looked like a kung fu movie…
what you are talking about here really reminds me of a class i took. Peace studies. the class started out by talking about breathing..weird i know…it first talked about learning how to make yourself a peaceful person..then, eventually we talked about bigger things like community and the peace you can spread by even the simplest of things..But I think the things i learned that fascinated me most was learning about gandhi. His devotion and sacrifice he made to his community was relentless. He had been in and out of prison and risked his life(ultimatly being assassinated) for the freedom of his people and their community.

I think its interesting when you mention not having to “go at it alone”, because i often think, then why does it do seem so many are “alone”. Is it this rat race every man for himself mentality. Maybe. But I think if more people were aware of how important and how life changing being a part of something can be, it would make an unmeasurable difference. Simply acknowledging someone with a smile or a “good morning” could change things in such a big way.something so simple can turn into something so much bigger…

On another note…I really like your blogs…i dont know if what i wrote had anything to do with what you just said..but you still made that little light go on in my head. haha thanks casey

]]> Comment on A Different Season by nichole http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=599&cpage=1#comment-389 nichole Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:01:50 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=599#comment-389 Oooooh I really like this! Great way to put this idea into perspective. I think I am in winter right now trying to get to spring and wanting to be in summer. Well put Scott! Oooooh I really like this! Great way to put this idea into perspective. I think I am in winter right now trying to get to spring and wanting to be in summer. Well put Scott!

]]> Comment on I am a NERD by Nicole http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=563&cpage=1#comment-350 Nicole Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:11:04 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=563#comment-350 Joshy, It's an incredible thing to witness your progression in faith. I can remember only a few years ago, standing in a ski lift line at Mammoth Mt. with you having this very conversation. In regards to God, science, the BIG questions, and above all... FAITH. I tried to explain to you the condition of my heart and what God meant to me. You were very inquisitive, questioning, and skeptical. I am so proud of you in where you've come in your walk. You're an inspiration to me. Keep praying. I love you. Joshy,
It’s an incredible thing to witness your progression in faith. I can remember only a few years ago, standing in a ski lift line at Mammoth Mt. with you having this very conversation. In regards to God, science, the BIG questions, and above all… FAITH. I tried to explain to you the condition of my heart and what God meant to me. You were very inquisitive, questioning, and skeptical. I am so proud of you in where you’ve come in your walk. You’re an inspiration to me. Keep praying. I love you.

]]> Comment on I am a NERD by Cindy http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=563&cpage=1#comment-348 Cindy Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:00:42 +0000 http://iamsymbolic.com/?p=563#comment-348 GTL+ gas to liquid>? GTL+ gas to liquid>?

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