I do not live the rest of my Earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. For many have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They think it is strange that we do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. However, they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Therefore, be clear minded and self-controlled, and above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins, offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.  We cannot love just where other folks would have us. There is nobody, but God can control the heart of man. Feeling is so subtle. You cannot reject its coming, neither can you keep it back, however you try, when it ebbs. Honest heart is a vast sea and I keep the image of your sail in my heart. It is difficult to send a letter to the sea. No matter which direction I post my letter, voice of the tide in night would bring the scattered sentence back to my dream once again. Everything is possible that is possible. It is hardly an argument against a man’s general strength of character that he should be apt to be mastered by love. A fine constitution does not insure one against passion stronger than vanity. The beloved lover is always called happy, and happiness is considered as a well-fleshed indifference to sorrow outside. If I loved, I should love at once and without change. Perfect love has a breath of poetry which can exalt the relations of the least-instructed human beings. Outside the inn on the ancient road is the lush grass extending afar. The evening breeze ripples the mind of a wanderer gazing at the setting Sun over ranges after rangers of the hills. If I show only empathy, I have created the illusory what is of my own.

I find that I am hostile, demanding, domineering, smothering, dependent, clinging, passive-aggressive, I wonder whether I really do want to help. That is, do I genuinely intend movement toward and contact with people in pain? Am I prepared for real love?   No one ought to answer that quickly. Do I really want to put myself at the disposal of other people’s need and to put my own real needs aside? So I want to show genuine respect for others no matter how obnoxious they may be and no matter how much garbage may come my way? I have to ask whether or not I am prepared to experience and face failure. Others may not want me to be at their disposal. They may not accent my good intentions and genuine respect. They may use me in ways that are self-defeating for them and exploitative of me. They may never do their own work. I always loved that boy as if he had been my-my-my own grandfather. To be fond of dancing was a certain attachment and so much reason to love the World. One needs to ask this question of wanting to help before one enters into responding relationships, otherwise feelings of disappointment and resentment creep in. They do not appreciate all I am doing for them. If they did, they would change as I want them to change. Also, they would like me. Such feelings in a helping person reflect the inner child of the past behind the mask of a nurturing parent. Am I am genuinely wanting and willing to risk the peace of my life for the sake of others? Am I really prepared to experience the disturbing depths of others’ turmoil? I have to ask whether I am prepared—really—to manifest intelligent, outgoing concern for others’ well-being independent of my own. For I can only face in others what I am able to face in myself. 

 CRESLEIGH HAVENWOOD

Lincoln, CA | from the low $700s

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 No appointment needed! Cresleigh Havenwood features four distinct floor plans ranging from 2,293 – 3,377 square feet and offering up to five bedrooms.  Each plan has been thoughtfully designed and includes great features such as single story homes, guest suites, optional offices, garage workshops, and more! Get the most out of your new home with Cresleigh’s All Ready smart home featuring all the connectivity needed to keep your house running. Best of all, each Cresleigh home comes with owned solar included! 

Located off of Virginiatown Road and McCourtney Road, residents of the 83 homesites of Cresleigh Havenwood will benefit from a brand new neighborhood in the charming City of Lincoln. Palo Verde Park, is  just down the street and there’s plenty of recreation to take part in all around town. https://cresleigh.com/havenwood/