Second Chances by Coloconnect

Transparency

Just a short Thank You note.

I thought that this blogging thing was a look at other people's lives. It brought out the voyeur in me. But now I feel it is a trip into a little part of their minds and hearts. Each of your blogs I read becomes a bit more revealing about how you feel and think.

A very strong wise woman once told me that she could tell when people were getting better because they start to achieve more transparency. Each of your blogs and comments shows me a little bit more about how you feel and think. Peeling away the layers of an onion.

Some reveal themselves through their contradictions or their pain. That's as good a way as any. Some people want to talk about politics or religion. Maybe they are trying to understand or be understood. There is some dynamic fiction, prose and poetry, role playing and cries for help. Sometimes there are the angry ones, those that rage against the darkness. There are genuinely confused and lonely. This stream of consciousness is taking on a power of its own. We share opinions, ideas, joy and even grief.

When someone is absent they are missed. Even Love is moving back and forth between these blogs. I do not believe that it is the means of transmission, but the power of the souls involved. I must be a really strange woman to believe there is something spiritual here. Maybe I just see the spiritual almost everywhere.

My intellect is being constantly challenged and sharpened. I love a good mystery and the mystery is in the people. I am going to continue to let you reveal yourself to me. I shared a few "real life" stories and got a good response. I have developed friends and critics. Sometimes my critics are my friends. I will take a better look at the stories that make up my life. Everything comes into the light...transparency...

Posted by Coloconnect at 4:24 PM - 29 Comments Add a Comment

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You expressed the sentiment so well, it was almost like you were reading my mind. Thank you for acknowledging what I'm sure a lot of people feel who read/write the blogs...M Have a wonderful night |< << >> >|

by Mary (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 4:31 PM (del)

Beautifully written, I agree completely that there is something spiritual about connecting to other people this way. And I very much enjoy your writing, and your blog.		\|< << >> >\|
by Dazey (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 4:33 PM (del)

Do ya'll think maybe Wally has become somebody else on the blogstream, or is that just wishful thinking? I have been looking for him everywhere.		\|< << >> >\|
by Coloconnect (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 5:24 PM (del)

I don't think that in the time I've shared with the great human beings that live here in the blogstream, that I've ever heard the experience summed up as a whole in such a beautiful and articulate way, thank you C.C. people like you ARE the spiritual element in here that makes it all worth writing for..your friend Scratch.		\|< << >> >\|
by Scratch (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 5:41 PM (del)

You said it all and in such a beautiful way.Pie		\|< << >> >\|
by i am pie (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 5:47 PM (del)

That was beautifully written, Coloconnect. My poetry has always been very personal because it is dealing with something that I took more than 20 years to find help to deal with. Sometimes I think I am putting something on my Blog that is too personal but I have had so much support, it is fantastic. Keep writing, I look forward to reading more.........Kaz		\|< << >> >\|
by Kazza (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 6:15 PM (del)

" I must be a really strange woman to believe there is something spiritual here. Maybe I just see the spiritual almost everywhere." No you are NOT strange CC, you're perceptive; the spiritual IS everywhere! Especially where there is love, and yes, there is love here at blogstream. Isn't that awesome??????? Thanks for sharing yourself. :)		\|< << >> >\|
by Humble Servant (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 6:16 PM (del)

I will spend some serious time reviewing ALL of your blogs, as this one definitely knocked my socks off, and found the words to express why I have so fallen in love with this charming community...thank you		\|< << >> >\|
by sharingcher (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 7:21 PM (del)

CC- It is a great little community we have here and you described it beautifully- There is something quite spiritual in sharing pieces of your soul with each other in this little piece of the stream... Maybe more so because people are more willing to take away the mask and reveal more of their inner thoughts and feelings than in the real world out there. After all the fear of rejection is lessened in here because people have the power to block it if so desired. People have told me that I share too much but alas it is who I am... It is as real as it gets and in that way we reveal our truest selves to one another. It's not just you... it can be a very enlightening and spiritual experience. CC- I like you just the way you are! Keep blogging!! PolarB ;)		\|< << >> >\|
by PolarB (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 7:40 PM (del)

This is a great experience for me because it's REAL! Yeah, I know some is fiction, but it's meant to be that way and that's called REAL talent. There is real humor, insight, sorrow, feelings, inner thoughts and sharing of them all. That outer layer we all possess is to protect all those real things inside us from criticism and exploitation in the world. This world is different and that's what I love about it. We see all of everybody and it's REAL. These are people at their best.		\|< << >> >\|
by Puppy (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 8:48 PM (del)

I also was touched by this latest blog post, and can't tell you how much I appreciated your recent comments on "Touchy Subjects". Although I was a broadcast journalist for almost 25 years, I got stabbed in the back too many times. I just had to leave the industry. But I always will remain a writer at heart. And damn it -- I miss it! Blogging is quickly becoming my creative outlet, as well as a great place to find like-minded people -- like you. Now, if I can just learn not to make each post the length of "War And Peace".... Again...a great blog! After what I've seen and heard from the White House over the last five years, its truly refreshing to hear intelligence, compassion and a good command of language from a Texan. Keep up the great posts, and stay in touch.		\|< << >> >\|
by Mokie Joe (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 11:21 PM (del)

There's nothing here that isn't Spiritual, no car, no tree, no face,no cash, nothing to touch here but Spirit:-)LaLePoP'		\|< << >> >\|
by Be Bop (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 11:27 PM (del)

An amazing post. The wonderful thing about spiritual beings is that they cannot contain their light, and it spreads like a hug. Blessings! Maria		\|< << >> >\|
by mamamiah43 (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 11:44 PM (del)

I think that the most spiritually rewarding aspect of what you and everybody else says and does here...stays here!		\|< << >> >\|
by FreeSpirit (PM , CC ) on Monday November 7, 2005 @ 11:59 PM (del)

Wow, this is the first time I have read your blogs and how I have missed out. (I still have a few to read.) Thank you for the comment you left on mine. I will endeavour to read yours daily. I love the way you write and I love your insight. Nicola		\|< << >> >\|
by Nicola (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 2:29 AM (del)

I appreciate all your comments on this one. Thanks.		\|< << >> >\|
by Coloconnect (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 3:43 PM (del)

I agree; wonderful sentiment, well expressed. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I'm a Texan as well, I just don't live there anymore. Is this comment reading like a jumble of random sentences?		\|< << >> >\|
by The Vessel (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 4:26 PM (del)

I agree 100 percent with your comments-there are some very rare people on this blogstream-as you said and others has stated-a spiritual feeling here-people caring about others-encouraging each other to keep on-keeping on. Life is full of joy-heartaches-pain-suffering of different kind-we all are humans-and we all have had our share of bad things in our lives--just helps to make the bonds stronger-it just like Wally-we all are wondering where is Wally-is he ok-some of us has become so close in such a short time-that part of us is missing-because we dont hear from Him-he is missing and no one seems to know where-just hope he returns-he has made so many friends on blogstream. Keep up the good work-you are so blessed.		\|< << >> >\|
by Charity (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 4:29 PM (del)

Oh goodness forgot was logged in on my other blog--this is Topaz.		\|< << >> >\|
by Charity (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 4:33 PM (del)

I feel the same ways that you do. I like this whole blogging thing and how it lets us connect with others whom we may never meet face to face. Without blogging, we may never have been able to learn as much as we do from these people. -Spiffyqueen		\|< << >> >\|
by Spiffyqueen (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 4:41 PM (del)

I got your comment on my blog about my website and book that just came out. Thank you very much! I appreciate it!! Lizzy		\|< << >> >\|
by LizzyMorrow (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 6:30 PM (del)

You are a very intelligent woman. I wish more of us had the ability to see as you see. I don't have your sense of goodness in what I read. I need to spend more time reading than writing. Take good care and thank-you for your kind words.		\|< << >> >\|
by pissedoff (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 6:39 PM (del)

If anyone happens on to these comments you really need to click on Lizzy above and take a look at her website. She is a great young writer with a lot of energy. She also has a future bestseller coming out. Another friend I've never met from Texas. Wish I would have had the drive she does when I was younger.		\|< << >> >\|
by Coloconnect (PM , CC ) on Tuesday November 8, 2005 @ 7:41 PM (del)

you are so right! This is a very spiritual thing. This blogging. I love it. I maintain several and have met people from all over. I think that I can actually say that most of the grieving for my father has taken place through blogs. Each word of encouragement. Each similar story seems to have helped me to move on. I haven't been back home (delaware) yet. But, that's the next thing. ;-)		\|< << >> >\|
by Schree` (PM , CC ) on Wednesday November 9, 2005 @ 12:47 AM (del)

You are very welcome and thanks...glad you liked it. Did I tell you that I bookmarked you??		\|< << >> >\|
by Jim151 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday November 9, 2005 @ 7:13 AM (del)

Great post colo. SRG		\|< << >> >\|
by sarah (PM , CC ) on Wednesday November 9, 2005 @ 7:13 AM (del)

I posted two quotes from my book in case you were curious. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on my blog!		\|< << >> >\|
by LizzyMorrow (PM , CC ) on Wednesday November 9, 2005 @ 9:08 PM (del)

Colo ----------- shucks -- everyone has already said everything, but you started it. thanks,------ice		\|< << >> >\|
by Icemelts (PM , CC ) on Wednesday November 9, 2005 @ 9:13 PM (del)

Hey colo, I'm glad to be able to help. Thank you for reading. SRG		\|< << >> >\|
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