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11-03-2015, 03:03 AM | #1 |
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Thanks Rabbis Diesel and Merc
It is because of your repetition of the Wisdom you have gained and I did not that I finally understand the first page/thing in the Bible.
When G-d breathed Life into the first man and said, "This is good." I didn't believe it. Man has spent every waking hour trying to prove he isn't good and most resting hours dreaming up new ways to do it. You two keep saying, "Life is good." Now I understand. The Life is what is good. The shape of man may be the image but Life is the Gift and the Spark. G-d told His people He was a G-d of Light and is a living G-d. In an experiment it was established that light behaves differently when observed. If the observers are not exerting an unknown force on light then the only other conclusion would be that light is aware that it is being observed. This is the other side of Nietsche's coin, if the Abyss looks into you so does the Light. I knew light was alive from the moment that I read those findings. The last two paragraphs may or may not have anything to do with the connection you two helped me make. I was including it to show I'm usually not this slow connecting dots. I think I just like light more than I thought I liked my life. The point is your pointing out the obvious, life is good, finally got through. Thanks for the literal Enlightenment.
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04-06-2016, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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Everyday above ground is a good one.
Cemetaries are full of folks, if they could talk, would tell you the same. My life, like everyone else, has been no bowl of cherries, with gum drops, wax lips, and unicorns, but I'm still here.. It has often been violent and dark, but that's how it goes. Still here. Still going. I intend to make the best of it. Everyday I try to be better than yesterday. Tomorrow I will try to be better than today. Blessings my Brother, MERC
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Keep your powder dry and an edge on your knife, Know your enemy, know his sword - Miyamoto Musashi The Book of Five Rings Blessed be the Lord , my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; |
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Every day I try to do something that I consider productive.
Whether it matters to anyone around me or not. I hope that the light will continues, in my eyes, when I am observed by others. "Oh may that light shine on me!" |
04-07-2016, 07:14 AM | #4 |
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Life is not to be squandered
But enjoyed to the fullest extent that we can... And one must share what joys that they can garner with the ones around them... |
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Amen MERC |
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04-09-2016, 06:07 PM | #6 | |
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All men are flawed. Stay focused. Stay positive. Be smarter everyday Be stronger everyday. Have faith in God Life is good. Blessings, MERC |
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04-09-2016, 06:43 PM | #7 |
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04-09-2016, 10:26 PM | #8 |
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I am humbled at the thought that anyone would even read what I write. Never mind that it may be seen as advice. Blessings, MERC |
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04-10-2016, 05:45 PM | #10 |
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Merc, you should be writing, Sir...
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little thing from the Kuji-in.
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simpler than i could write it . |
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04-11-2016, 05:21 PM | #12 | |
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I'm not a member of A.A., but am a little familiar with the A.A. Big Book.
I try to read the following passage from pages 86 and 87 every day. It helps. Quote:
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04-13-2016, 10:52 AM | #13 |
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Big Merc is who I have always relied on for counsel.
My Uncle Pete ( Captain, USMC, Retired ,WW2, Korea ) RIP Uncle Pete enlisted in 1927. Commissioned to 2nd Lt at the end of The Big One Also a Spec Ops Lt who mentored me on the Job back when I came on. The Lt came on in 1961, and worked through the riots of the 1960's. Cop assassinations in the 1970's and everything that followed until his retirement in 2002. His advise was sage like, full of wisdom , intelligence and experience. He was always very Fatherly and protective of his midnight crew and we worked in the busiest house there was. He predicted the Trade Center many years before it happened . He always knew it was coming. Besides Big Merc, there are a few books I continually re-read : The King James Bible ( Old and New Testament ) The Art Of War - Sun Tzu Beyond Band Of Brothers - Major Richard Winters ( a book of leadership ) The Book Of 5 Rings - Miyamoto Musashi Hagakure , The Way Of The Samurai Below is Uncle Pete at around 91 yrs old Blessings, MERC |
04-15-2016, 05:36 PM | #14 |
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I like reading the posts from folks from all different backgrounds
on this forum. A lot of old school country wisdom around here. Where else can you find a colorful Jewish / Cajun man except around here ? I have always pictured 5knives as Tommy Lee Jones Father in No Country For Old Men. Old sage police wisdom. Dave, a poetic/ mercenary from BC. Old soldiers like 4th, RTO, Frogman, Pogo, DD, Sanders, RetVet, Thanatos, MrAk, MrK, etc A lot of old cops like Remus, Stalker, ItsLucky, etc who have walked the walk I look forward to some of the funniest shit I have ever read from Buz. Guys who survive some harsh cold like Carne Frio and Boris. Richard is a different perspective b/c he originally comes from the other side of the pond. Eric is still over there and gives live updates. Aviator is very sharp I like reading JD, the Colonel, Wwes, Belt, Oak, Hunter, Blunt, Enforcer, Wraith, Oz, Kostner,Hang Lawyers are here like 500 and Garandnut. ( MIA ) I get to talk on the horn with 44, Czubek, 4th and AWT. Hell , I like reading everyone, because different perspectives is what makes America But for me, it's the Big Bear that I need to log on and know he is still around and in one piece. The Bear is the old time wisdom I need to hear when we speak on the phone. I'm humbled that anyone reads what I write. It is me who comes here to read everyone else. I may not always agree with everything said, but I will fight to the death to protect your right to say it. God speed. Blessings, MERC |
04-16-2016, 07:38 AM | #15 |
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It is good to be associated with, such
a diverse group of men, who share mostly the same hopes and desires for a common cause... I feel enriched every time that I come here, this is home... |
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