It’s hard to hurt things.
Isn’t it.
I’m afraid of spiders but I still scoop them cold
into my hands & let them free. Where’s the church
for things like this.
~ Talin Tahajian, from “No steeple,” published in Cosmonauts Avenue
Photo: Nicolai Græsdal with Spider. Quote: via bostonpoetryslam
Live & Learn 
We should all be going there. God must be waiting.
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Let’s hope so.
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Won’t show up until we are ALL there.
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Well, many are working on it.
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I think if we could all get a bit more ‘local’ in our thinking, e.g., be kind to those in our immediate orbit, whatever their persuasion, it might have a positive ripple effect.
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Yes…pay it forward.
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it is found deep inside.
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LIKE that! No, LOVE that.
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The sacred quality of a good soul..
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LOVE that.
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Nature is my church. I learn so much in its presence. 🙏🏻
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Inspired by your comment. And all the others up and down in this cue. Love that this little poem clip has inspired you and them all. Love that.
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Dear David
All creatures belong to God’s creation – there is only one church: the Church of God, the religion of God for the whole mankind, for the whole creatures. Anmimals, insects, birds, plants and wherever is the life impulse – are our brothers and sister in a lower form, comparable with a bulb: humans have let say 100 watt, maybe animals 60 watts, plants maybe even less and the like – the more the consciousness – the more watt for this example. Nothing else exists than God – so also spiders and all others creature are part of God…
Thanks for sharing, dear David
Didi
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Thank you for sharing Didi. If mankind could only treat the creatures as you suggest, they are sacred too.
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Yes, David, it is time that mankind awakes…
All the best
Didi
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Yes, to rescuing spiders, and the vulnerable. I’m not sure about catching them bare-handed. Especially the big fast ones with wobbly feelers.
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Smiling. I’m with you!
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I am not a religious one, but I do believe in God! These poetic lines are so beautiful, so touching… Impressed me so much. Thank you dear Dave, love, nia
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Same here Nia. I was moved by these lines and this poet. So great.
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Beautifully captured. We, at times, forget that this Earth belongs to all of us. We have to coexist along with all the plants and animals. A perfect example of privilege becoming a prerogative!
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Yes. And thanks for sharing…
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Beautifully captured. We, at times, forget that this Earth belongs to all of us. We have to coexist along with all the plants and animals. A perfect example of privilege becoming a prerogative!
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Do no harm is the best dogma.
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It is near… always. We have to slow down and feel – heart and gut feelings.
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Belly feelings. Yes!
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