tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post114927274210203086..comments2023-05-13T04:50:48.956-05:00Comments on Keep Changing- A Gay Mormon Journey: Every blessing-L-http://www.blogger.com/profile/02854867259876731599noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149443407993472732006-06-04T12:50:00.000-05:002006-06-04T12:50:00.000-05:00How blessed for both of you... I'm glad you've fou...How blessed for both of you... I'm glad you've found your 'angst-free' existence. <BR/><BR/>Though I don't consider myself 'depressed', and do have a sense of joy in my life, I still have anxieties and apprehensions, and thus must be a royal screw-up with many things, including sexuality, to deal with!<BR/><BR/>But, as L's original post implies... it's the little miracles along the way.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159223254071653666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149438756972784432006-06-04T11:32:00.000-05:002006-06-04T11:32:00.000-05:00dictionary.com says that angst is a feeling of anx...dictionary.com says that <I>angst</I> is a feeling of anxiety or apprehension often accompanied by depression.<BR/><BR/>There are many things in my life that I worry about. But I wouldn't say I have angst about anything in my life, including my sexuality.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940646193920094814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149433620823338462006-06-04T10:07:00.000-05:002006-06-04T10:07:00.000-05:00I'll clarify my angst ... I don't have it related ...I'll clarify my angst ... I don't have it related to SSA. I have it concerning my finances. I have it concerning the way my ex treats me. I have it over my last two semesters of school. But SSA angst - free from that for about 3 years now. Like Beck, I expect angst to be part of life until I "arrive".Book Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818222387302221638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149433299040926222006-06-04T10:01:00.000-05:002006-06-04T10:01:00.000-05:00Sorry to bring up the 'angst' word. I'm just bein...Sorry to bring up the 'angst' word. I'm just being honest about my current situation. To say that one is without 'angst' makes me envious in a certain way - that there is hope for real peace.<BR/><BR/>At the same time, 'angst' can be a good thing if one uses it to work toward that peace. We all have things we need to work on, things that bother us, things that we can perfect within us. To say we have no 'angst' troubles me personally -for it means "I've arrived!" or "I've made it!" and the journey is through.<BR/><BR/>This journey is full of blessings and moments of miracles and peace, and even joy - but the journey isn't through!Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159223254071653666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149425432201172572006-06-04T07:50:00.000-05:002006-06-04T07:50:00.000-05:00Hurc, that's not true. All winks and smileys asid...Hurc, that's not true. All winks and smileys aside, I'm a skeptical person and I think you and Kim are great.-L-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02854867259876731599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149400511597882032006-06-04T00:55:00.000-05:002006-06-04T00:55:00.000-05:00L, you're skeptical of just about everything about...L, you're skeptical of just about everything about me. ;-)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940646193920094814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149379302169243992006-06-03T19:01:00.000-05:002006-06-03T19:01:00.000-05:00I knew you were kidding - mostly. :) I also didn'...I knew you were kidding - mostly. :) I also didn't believe it would be possible to still feel SSA and not have angst, but it's happened to me. I'm cool with that. And I didn't feel criticized. I wonder why we doubt when someone appears to have what we think we may want. Did that make sense?! LOLBook Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818222387302221638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149378717404249322006-06-03T18:51:00.001-05:002006-06-03T18:51:00.001-05:00Thanks, attemptingthepath. You've now made my day....Thanks, attemptingthepath. You've now made my day.-L-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02854867259876731599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149378691086111182006-06-03T18:51:00.000-05:002006-06-03T18:51:00.000-05:00I apologize, Kim. I was mostly kidding since I re...I apologize, Kim. I was mostly kidding since I really don't intend to criticize anyone's appraisal of their own situation. I am truly happy not only that you are angst-free but that you are an example that that is possible for me too someday.<BR/><BR/>When my counselor, who was homosexual and now is not, told me that he no longer has even an occasional homosexual thought, I was skeptical of that too. I think I've been convinced that full change is not likely in my mortal life and that without it there will always be some level of angst. I can live with that stay true to my beliefs and be completely happy. But to the extent that I'm wrong and angst can be completely abolished, GREAT!!!-L-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02854867259876731599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149370904295399542006-06-03T16:41:00.000-05:002006-06-03T16:41:00.000-05:00wow. you may have well just changed my life by sha...wow. you may have well just changed my life by sharing that quote, and your thoughts on it afterward. <BR/><BR/>thank you very, very much.AttemptingthePathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691803785432956575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149369653831887732006-06-03T16:20:00.000-05:002006-06-03T16:20:00.000-05:00Just what makes you skeptical of me, L? Surely I'...Just what makes you skeptical of me, L? Surely I'm not the only one choosing the church who's told you they're void of angst ... Oh yeah, I forgot, we're living a lie. ;)Book Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818222387302221638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149369394059454822006-06-03T16:16:00.000-05:002006-06-03T16:16:00.000-05:00I'm not entirely. And I'm skeptical of you both. ...I'm not entirely. And I'm skeptical of you both. ;-)-L-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02854867259876731599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149368177177516982006-06-03T15:56:00.000-05:002006-06-03T15:56:00.000-05:00I, too, am void of angst.I, too, am void of angst.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940646193920094814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149353672942621322006-06-03T11:54:00.000-05:002006-06-03T11:54:00.000-05:00I am void of angst. Hence, miracles.I am void of angst. Hence, miracles.Book Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818222387302221638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149348058184385952006-06-03T10:20:00.000-05:002006-06-03T10:20:00.000-05:00What a coincidence... I just finished blogging and...What a coincidence... I just finished blogging and came up not exactly with the same sentiments, but very similar themes, ending with the word MIRACLE!<BR/><BR/>We do need to be mindful of the 'tender mercies' of the Lord in our lives. Sometimes I find myself stirring the pot because misery and angst seeks company - instead of being thankful for the amazing things that are part of my life around me - those small miracles!<BR/><BR/>Does that mean I'm void of angst! Of course not... I doubt I ever will be.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159223254071653666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149284843179438492006-06-02T16:47:00.000-05:002006-06-02T16:47:00.000-05:00I feel the same way, predictably. I have experien...I feel the same way, predictably. I have experienced a sequence of events that has allowed me to completely live happily, and that cumulatively are quite miraculous. In fact, individually, some of them are pretty huge miracles. And I, like you, anticipate that the font of miracles will continue.Jason Lockharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840225763041029923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22877324.post-1149282006726007232006-06-02T16:00:00.000-05:002006-06-02T16:00:00.000-05:00Nice quote. I, too, have experienced those small ...Nice quote. I, too, have experienced those small miracles upon small miracles. Given one at a time, they are so "small" they seem insignificant, almost. But when I put them all together, I have an amazing miracle over all. I am in a place today where I never imagined I'd be 10 years ago, all due to those small miracles. I bear my earnest testimony that his words are indeed true. Thanks for sharing it!Book Dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818222387302221638noreply@blogger.com