tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post2027558775057099461..comments2023-07-23T11:53:16.145-04:00Comments on This Heart of Mine: Between Light and Darkness, Sacred and ProfaneSamantha Brinn Merelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109435460094526642noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-91122050730334492342013-03-01T12:20:02.618-05:002013-03-01T12:20:02.618-05:00I also believe strongly in the power of community,...I also believe strongly in the power of community, especially one that has grown out of mutual faith or spirituality. This was a beautiful glimpse at your life. Thank you for sharing it with us and I am so happy you are home.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06281433748053233153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-68954758720055234742013-02-28T15:33:56.747-05:002013-02-28T15:33:56.747-05:00You do a wonderful job of expressing in the post t...You do a wonderful job of expressing in the post the warmth you feel in your new surroundings -- I can feel it. I'm glad you have found your place to be :)Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231523634115523348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-24844153887889743982013-02-28T13:49:27.675-05:002013-02-28T13:49:27.675-05:00This makes me so happy for you. And for you to hav...This makes me so happy for you. And for you to have these rituals and traditions so deeply within you that moving doesn't remove or change those, is such a beautiful thing. I am better off today for having read your post.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-18613321515045544242013-02-28T12:27:05.244-05:002013-02-28T12:27:05.244-05:00So happy for you! To feel at home only four month...So happy for you! To feel at home only four months after moving is amazing, I think; I moved over two years ago and I'm still not there! Lovely post.Louise Ducotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390647405858661686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-20624579584781679022013-02-28T11:17:15.316-05:002013-02-28T11:17:15.316-05:00A very powerful post, and clearly a powerful exper...A very powerful post, and clearly a powerful experience. It's not always easy to get to the "after." I've had my share. I also have a new faith community as of 2 months ago, and the difference between that before and after is staggering. Lucky us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750622174575808337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-45408496691123931202013-02-27T22:27:19.028-05:002013-02-27T22:27:19.028-05:00Coming from a family that did not practice any rel...Coming from a family that did not practice any religion I've never attended church, but it is the one thing I notice most when other people talk of their faith. The community they get from it. It's beautiful that it can be found across all religions. <br /><br />I love the way you make this ceremony feel so real. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664909801454351135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-58328671887670821922013-02-27T22:16:28.671-05:002013-02-27T22:16:28.671-05:00Gorgeous. Is there anything better than being part...Gorgeous. Is there anything better than being part of a loving, welcoming and accepting community? I'm happy you are feeling connected and at home. This is the most uplifting piece I've read in a while (and I read a lot of 'em!). Nailed it! Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-37800924975837921452013-02-27T21:26:44.146-05:002013-02-27T21:26:44.146-05:00I love this. I'm so glad you're finding y...I love this. I'm so glad you're finding your way in your new town and you're starting to feel like you're home.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-70324263414279374072013-02-27T20:53:20.516-05:002013-02-27T20:53:20.516-05:00How wonderful that you feel at home now. I'm n...How wonderful that you feel at home now. I'm not religious but I know it's a powerful thing.Stacie @ Snaps and Bitshttp://www.snapsandbits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-72020766662586309522013-02-27T19:06:00.314-05:002013-02-27T19:06:00.314-05:00Community. What a beautiful thing. Community. What a beautiful thing. Linda Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285985403444531922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-24905348451173881282013-02-27T18:34:23.067-05:002013-02-27T18:34:23.067-05:00What a beautiful picture you've painted. It i...What a beautiful picture you've painted. It is truly miraculous the way a spiritual bond can bring people together... And make you feel at home, at last.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398976396447441388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-86728908527012216632013-02-27T16:50:31.825-05:002013-02-27T16:50:31.825-05:00What a wonderful description of what it means to f...What a wonderful description of what it means to find a home, wherever you are. And I agree with all the above comments - wonderfully constructed!Natalie DeYounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906680301422288990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-22553101137264865402013-02-27T14:25:34.048-05:002013-02-27T14:25:34.048-05:00Lovely sentiment -- I think the way this post is c...Lovely sentiment -- I think the way this post is constructed is fab! I was drawn in and loved how it blossomed.IASoupMamahttp://www.iasoupmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-36828343609186466582013-02-27T12:51:00.394-05:002013-02-27T12:51:00.394-05:00Thank you for sharing this - what a wonderful way ...Thank you for sharing this - what a wonderful way to describe the resolution between what was then and what is now. Sounds like a wonderful community you belong to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629954740975882164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-23420438562977162182013-02-27T10:47:10.114-05:002013-02-27T10:47:10.114-05:00This is such a beautiful and well-written post. I&...This is such a beautiful and well-written post. I'm happy you're feeling at home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-56991449551353546442013-02-27T10:25:21.181-05:002013-02-27T10:25:21.181-05:00I love this for you, Samantha. I can feel your pea...I love this for you, Samantha. I can feel your peace and belonging and the fading of the restlessness and confusion. Beautiful post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-71676135247423606772013-02-27T08:28:24.942-05:002013-02-27T08:28:24.942-05:00Love this post. I write a lot about interfaith com...Love this post. I write a lot about interfaith communication as part of a liberal faith, so I really enjoyed reading about your sacred holidays. There is something about ritual that opens up the door to our soul, you know? I am glad to hear that you are becoming more comfortable with your new community. These kinds of changes take time. Christiehttp://www.christineorgan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-24306905415245420722013-02-26T21:03:35.875-05:002013-02-26T21:03:35.875-05:00I am not a religious person, but I do admire and r...I am not a religious person, but I do admire and respect the sense of tradition and community it provides. I'm so happy for you, Samantha, that you are feeling comfortable and at home again. That's a blessing, and you deserve it.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039782718270899670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-35560147898571952762013-02-26T17:13:41.475-05:002013-02-26T17:13:41.475-05:00You know I love this!! I love the light. I am in d...You know I love this!! I love the light. I am in darkness right now and my latest pink eye diagnosis seems fitting...my vision is blurred and I am unmoored in some ways. Blah blah blah all about me. But my point? I love this-- the spiritual and your connection to it and your willingness to share it. Damn. I just love it. I need it.Christiehttp://www.outlawmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-23991126281740959552013-02-26T16:30:04.250-05:002013-02-26T16:30:04.250-05:00I'm so glad you're finally feeling at home...I'm so glad you're finally feeling at home in your new community.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538106233407301480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-65113097679880034592013-02-26T14:29:09.954-05:002013-02-26T14:29:09.954-05:00amen. amen. www.icescreammama.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002351185759292747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118261797831917447.post-40922302490926107702013-02-26T14:04:53.234-05:002013-02-26T14:04:53.234-05:00This brought tears to my eyes. They are still ther...This brought tears to my eyes. They are still there - they shall not escape! This post shows exactly why ritual and tradition are so important. It's all about living life fully. Fully.kristinhttp://www.mutterschwester.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com