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The Blue Flower

(5,640 posts)
18. Yes, our response is our choice
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 12:18 PM
Nov 2012

Our own intention, to make use of any situation as an opportunity to grow, is entirely our choice.

Can ANYBODY tell me anything [View all] Ricochet21 Nov 2012 OP
It does not last forever. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #1
In many instances... it's a 'do over..' noel711 Nov 2012 #2
It can save you money on electronic Melissa G Nov 2012 #3
It's the flashing yellow light reminding you to use caution Saokymo Nov 2012 #4
I remain confounded and dumbfounded kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #5
oh man, I *hate* when shit like that happens.... magical thyme Nov 2012 #17
It brings things back that need to be finished up Sanity Claws Nov 2012 #6
That is true Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #12
That would apply to my new hobby get the red out Nov 2012 #16
May I ask when Mercury Retrograde will be here? Or is it here? Love astrology, onecent Nov 2012 #7
Google is your friend! mysticalchick Nov 2012 #8
Thanks. onecent Nov 2012 #9
Thank you Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #13
It reminds us The Blue Flower Nov 2012 #10
The good thing about this particular Mercury retrograde solara Nov 2012 #11
12/21/12 is the biggest thing we'll ever see Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #14
Well as far as Mercury and character are concerned solara Nov 2012 #15
Yes, our response is our choice The Blue Flower Nov 2012 #18
Sure, you can see it as a character builder Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #19
I think of it less as agent46 Nov 2012 #20
Maybe it is kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #21
What Why Syzygy Nov 2012 #31
Mercury Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #80
Is the 11:11:11 kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #22
am Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #25
A.M. kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #28
You can liken it to hitting yourself on the head with a rock over and over LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #23
pauses and silences are as important to communication as sound NuttyFluffers Nov 2012 #24
YES, excellent analogy The Blue Flower Nov 2012 #47
YES!!!!! magical thyme Nov 2012 #26
O, Man! kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #27
I'm glad this one is over! icymist Nov 2012 #29
Can't say this was an easy one, but it is done. davsand Nov 2012 #30
Uranus goes backwards, and I know why Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #32
Mercury is frequent Melissa G Nov 2012 #33
I wonder why Mercury kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #34
This was such a good question it rattled around in my brain. Melissa G Nov 2012 #37
good thought nt Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #38
I find it works as a chance to review and revise, and sometimes to even magical thyme Nov 2012 #43
Ooh, Ooh! I know something! Kookaburra Nov 2012 #35
cool but Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #39
Hmmm...good question Kookaburra Nov 2012 #40
So true sandyshoes17 Nov 2012 #42
It is not GEMINIs nature Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #44
You are right sandyshoes17 Nov 2012 #46
Every Gemini says "interesting" about everything Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #48
I say 'intresting' (instead of interesting) about everything also. Melissa G Nov 2012 #49
Interesting .. Why Syzygy Nov 2012 #51
If it wasn't for The EZ chapter on Gemini and Rick's kimmerspixelated Nov 2012 #53
"Toddler".. Why Syzygy Dec 2012 #59
Then tell me please Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #57
Twins? Why Syzygy Dec 2012 #58
I've read plenty about how the twins are the twins Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #60
It is certainly Why Syzygy Dec 2012 #62
Archetypes Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #65
aha! Why Syzygy Dec 2012 #73
The constellations were named after the myths which were Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #79
Duality Melissa G Dec 2012 #64
I'd hazard a guess related to the duality of the mind. Melissa G Dec 2012 #63
Yes, I think along those lines Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #66
My memories of reading Melissa G Dec 2012 #68
You may be thinking of an old book Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #72
Because One cannot see Oneself without an Other? snot Dec 2012 #74
I think that is very close Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #77
Well, I can only speak from my own experience, but Kookaburra Nov 2012 #50
That is one of the reasons Melissa G Nov 2012 #52
The restlessness of Gemini...keeping everyone on their toes. southerncrone Dec 2012 #55
Sure Rick. Howler Nov 2012 #36
Oh right Rick! Why is this particular Mercury Retrograde important! icymist Nov 2012 #41
It's not Ricochet21 Nov 2012 #45
Hmmm. luv_mykatz Dec 2012 #54
I like that! Tumbulu Dec 2012 #71
That is true for all retrograding planets Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #78
Call me crazy, but I kinda like Merc Rx. southerncrone Dec 2012 #56
I had to think about this felix_numinous Dec 2012 #61
I agree with your largely Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #67
Nice post. Melissa G Dec 2012 #69
Yeah... oh reiki ur so fine Dec 2012 #70
Beliefs, I believe, are 9th house, or Sagittarian Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #76
I'm no astrologer, snot Dec 2012 #75
See solution at: Ricochet21 Dec 2012 #81
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