Tribe.net. Local Connections kevan http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/2d979336-0840-4368-a2ea-d8a48daf0487 2007-09-09T18:18:51Z 2007-09-07T02:08:59Z

<div>i was just thinking about creating a tribe like this the n it popped up in front of my eyes. just ask the universe and you will receive!!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 1 reply </div>

kevan 2007-09-07T02:08:59Z sera_lovespuppies http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/f5ba660e-74a1-4fd7-84ef-abc3438d06c8 2007-04-13T01:22:43Z 2007-03-21T04:43:24Z

<div>www.valerieandthevibetribe.com <br/> <br/>Kim has been in a coma from being struck by a car back in August 06. She recently came out of it and is back home! <br/> <br/>Please take a moment to send her an email giving loving support to someone so strong in the community. <br/> <br/>Thank you!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 1 reply </div>

sera_lovespuppies 2007-03-21T04:43:24Z vbm http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/79dd4efb-3ed2-40fc-b1b3-93b8c5964ceb 2005-03-16T20:20:23Z 2004-03-03T20:46:36Z

<div>Check this photograph and the story out: <br/> <br/>http://www.snopes.com/photos/c130.asp <br/> <br/>Waay cool!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 1 reply </div>

vbm 2004-03-03T20:46:36Z goldie http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/dab36ad5-bfd3-47d2-af77-1775bc29adf5 2004-03-03T16:58:50Z 2004-03-01T03:59:25Z

<div>Being the best is the most boring thing in the world. Trying to be the best is the most interesting. <br/> Dylan Zwick <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 4 replies </div>

goldie 2004-03-01T03:59:25Z vbm http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/a33f1a9a-50f7-40d5-aca0-86d5b71bf4d2 2004-02-19T20:45:23Z 2004-02-19T20:45:23Z

<div>Place your hand in mine <br/> <br/>do not despair <br/> <br/>I Am <br/> <br/>always with you <br/> <br/>until the end of time <br/> <br/>fear not <br/> <br/>be at peace <br/> <br/>guard your heart from men <br/> <br/>whose imperfect love decieves <br/> <br/>My love will not lie <br/> <br/>will not hurt <br/> <br/>will heal <br/> <br/>your woundedness <br/> <br/>Why hold on to that which passes <br/> <br/>is fleeting <br/> <br/>a dreaming <br/> <br/>Come and take my hand <br/> <br/>let me lead you to the land <br/> <br/>where hearts on fire are never quenched <br/> <br/>joy persists <br/> <br/>drink from the cup <br/> <br/>there is no end <br/> <br/>sweet wine <br/> <br/>my love </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 0 replies </div>

vbm 2004-02-19T20:45:23Z vbm http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/9cec7af9-07f9-4563-8392-1ee5396aa3a9 2004-02-15T01:33:45Z 2004-02-15T01:33:45Z

<div> <br/>Be loved today, on this day of love. Celebrate life, live in joy and prosperity of the heart.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 0 replies </div>

vbm 2004-02-15T01:33:45Z vbm http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/21c7fb2c-0c88-4c9f-878c-294468949549 2004-01-27T15:00:53Z 2004-01-27T14:10:40Z

<div>Please review this new cd <br/> <br/>Here are some links to music you can listen to while you're surfing. This cd is created by a few friends of mine, and they are wonderful! <br/> <br/>www.cdbaby.com <br/> <br/>Their homepage: <br/> <br/>www.inhisimagemusic.net/ <br/> <br/>They are being played now in 2 cities in the US. If you like it, please pass it around for your friends to hear, and if you can, please purchase a cd or 2-they make great gifts! <br/> <br/>I've known this couple for about 6 years; they are kind and generous, really live the message they preach. Please send them a message of encouragement too, if you have a minute. <br/> <br/>Thank you. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 1 reply </div>

vbm 2004-01-27T14:10:40Z vbm http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/1309e002-a184-4012-a1c1-a713d8083140 2004-01-26T06:46:14Z 2004-01-22T06:16:40Z

<div>Welcome to your sanctuary, where you can feel at peace. I created this tribe because there are so many people surrounded by negative influences constantly, people who want to wear folks down and don't uplift and build up the good. <br/> <br/>There is good in everyone, everyone is capable of something. We are created in the image and likeness of God, and God doesn't make junk. We are carefully formed and knitted together in the wombs of our mothers, created from love, to be loved, and to love. <br/> <br/>If you have something which has inspired you, perhaps a poem, a scripture, a song, quotes, etc., please post it here. Perhaps it may bring healing to another broken spirit. <br/> <br/>We, as humans, need community. We also need to feel capable, loved and wanted by others. It is a need placed there by God, so we would turn to Him in our struggles and joys. Often, we need a God with skin on, another human to inspire us, to coach us to the next step in our life, someone to remind us who we are and what we can do, rather than what we can't. Most people are more than capable of beating themselves up for what they have done or haven't, very often people don't realize the good they have accomplished. <br/> <br/>True humility is realizing ones capabilities as well as limitations, and not allowing the limitations to rule over the spirit. It's a delicate balance. We focus on what we can do, give glory to God for our gifts and talents, and understand our limitations are only because we can't do it all, we're not meant to. Everyone has a place in this world, everyone has a gift they can bring to the table of life. Focus on your gifts and improve upon them. Look deeply into your soul and see your worth; do not hesitate to see the value of others and encourage them in their strengths.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 8 replies </div>

vbm 2004-01-22T06:16:40Z vbm http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/a41f5817-f3c5-46e5-8fb8-1519908bf5e8 2004-01-26T06:08:21Z 2004-01-26T06:08:21Z

<div>I used to think my success was measured by how much stuff I could accumulate, how much stock I purchased, how much I had in the bank, etc. <br/> <br/>Then, I ended up on disability. My measures of success drastically changed. Now I see success as being measured by the amount of true friends I have, and those who have stuck by me through my poverty and depression. <br/> <br/>My success is no longer measured by how much money I make at a job, or job titles, promotions, raises. It's now measured by charitable acts, giving when I don't have enough for my needs, which ironically always get supplied just in time, how many smiles I recieve because I give them. Success is measured now by loving someone in spite of the way they treat me, looking deeply into their spirit and begging God to show me why they do what they do, so I can appreciate them for who they are and love them where they are at. Success is how many times I apologize when I do something to hurt someone, intentionally or not and when I choose not to get angry and lash out at someone who has hurt me, and instead turn inward and pray a blessing for that person, and for healing-because they are hurting. Perhaps from something as deep and old as a childhood emotional wound. <br/> <br/>I measure success now by how much I value the person I like least, for the person we like least is how much we value and appreciate God. Success is making mistakes and not beating myself up over them, but accepting the fact I'm human and prone to do human things; Changing the things I can, and growing from the sins of the past. Success is sharing me, and allowing others to share themselves with me. Quite the challenge for someone who has been and still is afraid of people, afraid of getting hurt. It's seeing the glorious wonder of creation everywhere, including within myself, showing my love for God by living my life as close to the Christian faith as my humanness will allow. Knowing full well there will be people who will not accept this and try to change me, and still live courageously for the God I would die for. <br/> <br/>Success is now wanting to be alive. Success is facing each day as an adventure and a challenge to be my whacky, goofy self and bring healing and hope to someone's soul. <br/> <br/>I used to lament that I could not do the things Mother Theresa did when she was alive. I couldn't see myself picking maggots out of someone's torso who was near death, and not getting angry and even lashing out at those who chose to walk by and not assist another human in trouble, long before they got to that stage of near death. After much prayer over this, I felt God show me that indeed I do have a gift of compassion, a different kind but no less needed. It's a gift of hope, bringing hope to the people who are hopeless, feeding those who are hungry for attention and love, clothing those who are naked-without self esteem-by ministering a kindly word and building them up. Setting free the captives, who are chained by unlove and mistrust the world hands out. <br/> <br/>My treasure is how much I can give another person emotionally, for if I don't, then I have robbed myself of something glorious. When something so priceless is found, it should be taken care of, polished with words of encouragement, hugs, touches and love-so it can shine brightly. If it's not taken care of, it may become so full of corrosion to be worthless. And if this master work of art is found in another human being and not taken care of, thus left to destruction-I have been robbed. When people see their value and worth, they become more and more priceless-and if I should not encourage that gem to shine, then I have lost something. If a storehouse of treasure walks off from me,(for indeed every single person contains a storehouse of many treasures-gifts to be shared with the community) I am in poverty-for I need that gift of God, desparately, and perhaps not I so much, but some facet of the world would need that gift. Therefore I have robbed the world of something glorious. <br/> <br/>Success is integrity-standing my ground on issues which uphold the dignity and equality of the human person and even tenants of the faith which I hold so dear to my heart, no matter who or what they are or who opposes me. I still may turn inward for a time amidst persecution, but I will eventually come out fighting-not with harsh words, but with love and mercy. <br/> <br/>The greatest wealth I have is in my friends who allow me to encourage them and accept what I have to offer. So I am rich, filthy rich. When I die, I shall be surrounded by wealth so large, the building will not be able to contain it. At least, that is my great hope, that even in my so human and sin-filled state, I should bring out such an amount of good in others that they would travel far and wide to say a final goodbye, and most of all carry on this great ministry of love. I don't plan on going anywhere soon, just reflecting on the future. I will be around for quite awhile yet, I imagine-there is much work to be done.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 0 replies </div>

vbm 2004-01-26T06:08:21Z goldie http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/e9ccec6c-5628-4b19-a0f0-28d11e86f529 2004-01-23T20:56:41Z 2004-01-22T16:12:20Z

<div>God speaks to us in a thousand voices each with the same clear message: "I love you. Please trust me on this one." <br/> <br/> <br/>Love of self, love of neighbors, and love of God are the foundational stones of the world's religions. Spiraling out from the core of our being, our other loves are also cobblestones on the spiritual path: love of family, of partner, of friends, of community, of animals, of nature, of country, of things, of hobbies, of work. Love is not something that you just fall into, as the romantic songs suggest. Love is a spiritual practice. You can get better at it over time. <br/> <br/>Begin by recognizing that you can't love others until you truly love yourself — body, mind, and soul. As you move through a day, be aware of love's expressions emerging from you or coming toward you — attraction, focus, absorption, desire, adoration, security, trust, empathy, caring, harmony, contentment, communion. Practice extending the reach of these feelings. It is through loving that we experience the love of God. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 4 replies </div>

goldie 2004-01-22T16:12:20Z vbm http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/0dd7d19a-5bb7-4b41-917b-c124de235382 2004-01-22T07:27:51Z 2004-01-22T07:27:51Z

<div>Say something nice to someone today. Begin with yourself.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 0 replies </div>

vbm 2004-01-22T07:27:51Z goldie http://BeUplifted.tribe.net/thread/dbea957c-bc05-49d4-9c48-eca7144b5d73 2004-01-22T06:58:27Z 2004-01-22T06:44:41Z

<div>A spiritual journey is usually considered to be a movement toward community and Spirit but an essential loop of our route must pass through the realm of self. We have to find out who we are before we can make commitments to others. We have to care for our own souls in order to have the energy and strength to care for our families, our neighbors, and the earth. <br/> <br/>There are many ways to practice nurturing, and everyone will find his or her own best ways to receive and give nourishment. The spiritual traditions emphasize two in particular. The first is study. Be a lifelong learner; read and contemplate sacred texts and other sources of inspiration that take you deeper into yourself and out into the wider world. Second, keep the Sabbath. Dedicate some of your time to leisure and reflection. <br/> <br/>Without God (or a higher being), you can not obtain happiness. Without God you can not be spiritual. You can not even have peace within yourself without this.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://BeUplifted.tribe.net">BeUplifted</a> - 1 reply </div>

goldie 2004-01-22T06:44:41Z