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The Intangible. 30dbc#28

*sent* Ray: "Well written. Answer? Playing vaguebook*... there are paradigms out there wherein cooperation and a sense of unity with everything and everyone is paramount, and tribalism and consumption (read destruction) are not. Excellent take on yesterday's prompt. You mention 'power' and I think that's part of the equation but there is also a belief in 'magic' in the sense that a sorcerer with a magical wand will take care of it all without any effort on our part, as opposed to the notion that we have answers within our grasp if we seek them and then work on them. *Americanism is not the answer." re "Uncivilization" 

?QP: "It's good to share personal examples to make the intangible seem tangible. I'm a worrywart by-the-way; the upside is that I usually have a plan B. " re "My Faith" 

?Sonali: "But the voice in my head / Is on full time, my dear! Great insight and hope for a way forward. I was 'spoiled'. No maid... just no insistance that anything get done and little patience to teach the unreachable me. Unfortunately, I'm still that way. With minor editing there's probably a poetry contest for this. " re "Once Real, Now Intangible - #30DBC" 

Viv: "Congratulations on getting through this month (in spite of interruptions and obstacles)." re "Intangible" 

Robert: "Yes... I'll be keeping an eye out for your blog about freedom*. (here's a hole for you) *Why do I get the feeling that the definition is not the same as what is bantered about in public discourse? Hmm. " re "Life, The Universe, and Everything" 

Sumojo: "Back in the day I watched Project Runway... make an outfit out of car parts? Not a problem for some. " re "It’s magic" 

Jenn: "Northern European "Christmas" is mostly pagan imho. The Christian aspect is muted at best. In the West (America) it's just a transplanted cultural holiday that's been commercialized. Seasonal holidays: planting, harvesting, resting, make perfect sense... when they are freely celebrated... instead of 'owned'." re "Invalid Entry" 

?Cappucine: "I may seem deliberate (when I can focus or plan). I'm definitely emotional ... or am I? I may seem creative at times but I don't have great creative talents. Of the 4 skills you mentioned: problem-solving, critical thinking, making connections, finding patterns; I'm especially good at sensing connections and patterns." re "Create Me " 

Petra: "Yeah... sounds too much like my reality. IF I ever get moving again (haven't checked my mail in a month) my situation may improve. I do binge watch at times but not much interest in even that some days. I keep my dishes clean and take a shower almost every day. Might not seem like much but better than doing neither. " re "Lack of energy" 

Marvilla: "It [faith] helps me to keep a better attitude. God blesses me abundantly so that I can give to others. See you after surgery. " re "Gotta Have Faith " 

Sandy: "Oh... you are asking far too much! Sleep? That's for the Dead. They have the spare time. I do write down snippets when I'm not overwhelmed. It helps if I'm depressed or bored. Or inspired. Not much ispiration around here recently." re "Creativity" 

Mike: "11th Chapter = Faith Chapter? I listened to both songs. I wasn't raised around either types of music in a very German Lutheran/Catholic town. I'm sure that in our town the Epistle of James was more in style in the 60s with its emphasis on deeds, rather than Twila Paris' sing and dance style of the 90s based on faith-only. My town was old-fashioned. The first song seems to be consistant with what you share about your beliefs." re "Faith [30 DBC entry]" 

Sox: "Magic... and the answer is ... the universe may not agree. Also, what seemed magical 50 years ago may be taken for granted today." re "November 28, 2021" 

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