RE: {PBJFlorida} Digest for pbjflorida@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topic

This discussion is terrific, but it leaves me feeling inadequate and unfocussed.

 

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 Summer of Peace

Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Sep 01 12:48PM -0400  

Jim,
 
Thanks always for the kind words!
 
When I say "sacrifice" I don't mean it from the vantage point of scarcity but from abundance. We who have optimism, comfort, education, food, jobs, etc. should "sacrifice" (or "share" if you prefer) our time, energy, and talents with the less fortunate.
 
It is putting that "vision" you often mention, into "practice." That vision is what I call faith. And practice in the Christian tradition is called works or praxis. As the scriptures state, "faith without works is dead."

It may be an "old" paradigm, but in my studies and meditations, nothing, neither peace nor justice, neither cures nor discoveries, neither abundance nor safety, have come without true sacrifice. And that simply means to be "present," not where we want to be, but where we are needed.
 
Miguel
 
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Penny Villegas <pennyvillegas31@gmail.com> Sep 01 12:54PM -0400  

Thank you Miguel. I call it service and yes it springs from abundance and
the many blessings of my life. Service is in fact a blessing in my life. I
am pleased to be working more with IDignity.
 
I also get inspired by my many friends, you two among them, who do good in
the world.
 
I have not forgotten the reading circle but FOCUS (voter registration with
Dave) and family have me busy for the next couple weeks.
 
Pace e bene, Penny
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Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> Sep 01 01:09PM -0400  

Thank you Penny. I like the word "service" too! I am also inspired by your work (service) at IDignity and FOCUS, and dedication to family as well.
 
Miguel
 
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