Finding Happiness and Overcoming Depression

[Shin]

But Bailey2,

The soul is separated from the body in death, and still thinks, wills and remembers and communicates. Just like the angels do.

[Bailey2]

Well, I don't think it's arrogant at all, certainly that's not how I feel saying it. I think of myself as someone often happier doing blue collar work. I'm just saying the simple truth. Many people I've met do not want to read complicated books, have difficulty with them, and would only be troubled if I suggested them and excuse themselves if I gave them to them. That's not arrogance, it's just how life is. I don't make any judgements against them for this, why would I or anyone?

Sorry.  Misinterpreted.  Been taking a lot of heat from teachers.  Both my sons have ADHD and my youngest also has a reading processing problem and dyslexia.  It's been a challenge with schools that they not be labeled or funneled.  So a bit of defensiveness on my part.  

[Bailey2]

But Bailey2,

The soul is separated from the body in death, and still thinks, wills and remembers and communicates. Just like the angels do.

Agreed..... I was referring to in life only.  I think we are saying the same thing.
Good morning Shin!  I am just scanning down here one post at a time before I do the morning riot!!!  

Which would be NOW; later!

[Shin]

Good morning!  

No problemo!!

God must trust you as a mother a lot to give you sons with such challenges! God bless 'em all the more I pray!

[Shin]

I can't believe you actually got the book! 

Of course!  I'm open minded.

It's just that I'm so happy when people actually read a book I recommend, it's surprising!

[Brigid]

I have to agree with him on this. I don't feel that "executive functions of the brain" are superior (as in ensuring a lasting affect, such as in therapy). I know that this is the more popular thoughts and I'm not surprised that changes do show up on SPECT, however to me this is more due to one thing effecting other facets, not that the will causes the changes. Maybe the executive functions of the brain imitate the executive functions of businesses or politics (and we've seen where that leads ).

Good morning!  

I mis-communicated.  I don't think the will causes anything, including brain scans lighting up.  I think the will and the brain cannot be separated. They are both one in the same, biological functions.  But, I think that God is in that and doesn't want or need for things to be separated material and immaterial.  Soul and body fused.  
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I agree with you that originally that was what was intended by God at the Creation, however I think that's a main thing that Original Sin did. We will find out post-humously, but I think that that is what a glorified body is all about - material and non-material fused. Shin, am I really Scripturally messed up about this?

(I realize, Bailey, that you will not be able to continue this conversation 'til after Lent. I also applaud your decision to attend more fully to your family. Please don't forget us, though.)

[Brigid]

Good morning!  

No problemo!!

God must trust you as a mother a lot to give you sons with such challenges! God bless 'em all the more I pray!

[Bailey2]

(I realize, Bailey, that you will not be able to continue this conversation 'til after Lent. I also applaud your decision to attend more fully to your family. Please don't forget us, though.)
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it's not lent yet and I'm still peeking.   

[Brigid]

(I realize, Bailey, that you will not be able to continue this conversation 'til after Lent. I also applaud your decision to attend more fully to your family. Please don't forget us, though.)

it's not lent yet and I'm still peeking.   
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Good! Blessed Mardi Gras .

[Shin]

Well, it's nice to have all Lent to answer something as complicated and nuanced as this.