tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478036.post542692523013654417..comments2023-06-02T11:54:55.764-04:00Comments on White Coral Bells: Living with GraceFaerunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17656231272399787961noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478036.post-32250202701486657742010-07-02T16:23:35.030-04:002010-07-02T16:23:35.030-04:00I'm honored that you took the time to respond ...I'm honored that you took the time to respond to my post! :)<br /><br />Evolving in one's beliefs is a great thing. It shows that you're not simply following; you are thinking and feeling and experiencing things and really applying your beliefs in a way that allows you to learn from them! Unfortunately people will always have the tendency to "peg you in", as you said. In a few psychology classes and my own people-watching I've learned that the brain likes patterns and organization, and that means most people will default to putting you into their preconceived patterns. Names and faces are easier to recall when they are connected to a peg! It does seem like less of a problem when people really get to know you, thankfully.<br /><br />I have seen that quote before, too. I do like it! My father, who has been a guiding light and constant role model for me, has been living toward that principle himself. He's gotten a good bit farther than I, but he's had more time to work at it, I suppose!Faerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17656231272399787961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478036.post-50948608395710005162010-07-02T13:07:26.853-04:002010-07-02T13:07:26.853-04:00Hello! Anais here from Little Homestead in the Ci...Hello! Anais here from Little Homestead in the City. (my sis had the GOOGLE account necessary to post here) Thanks for linking to our site. I wanted to comment (I don't often do!) on your very insightful post. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your thoughts. <br /><br />You are right, that actions do speak longer than words. Too often when we stick our necks out and share our beliefs (which for us is constantly evolving) I find folks too often want to "peg you in" and I really don't like that either. Our friendship circle contains a motley crew of folks of different faiths - or some with non at all. <br /><br />I came across this quote in a book once and think you would rather enjoy it. It said something like "sometimes you'll be the only Bible people read." <br /><br />Wishing you all the best on your journey.<br />AnaisJordanne Dervaeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954046450685582657noreply@blogger.com