MarysLittleFlower Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Not from discernment but I've been posting a lot on phatmass and I think its time for me to just take a break and pray. I either say something wrong and regret it or just post too much and I want to just concentrate on interior silence. I feel like that can help. Thanks to everyone who has helped me out and replied to my posts I wish you all the best. I just feel peace about taking a break. Its also that using technology in general irritates me. I would just like to take more time to pray. God bless everyone here and those who helped me, I appreciate it and I will keep you in my prayers
Credo in Deum Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Thank you for the prayers, and I wish you a peaceful and beneficial break, and of course if it be God's will, your return. God Bless.
MarysLittleFlower Posted July 3, 2015 Author Posted July 3, 2015 I am also sorry for hurting or annoying anyone. Please forgive me. I'm very passionate about topics here and sometimes i express it too strongly.
dominicansoul Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Don't apologize for your perspective! Too many people get easily offended these days and demand you think like they do or you're a "bigot," "jerk," "ignoramus," "_____" fill in the blank. It's our culture today, it seems. Just stay close to the Magisterium and try your best to reflect the teachings of the Church. If that offends people, well, so be it.
NadaTeTurbe Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Mary, you are a lovely lady, who take the time to really listen to other people, instead of being stubborn. Don't worry about that. Thank you for your prayer, I hope this break bring you closer to God. We live in a world of technology, and sometimes, we need to get rid of it. Pray, enjoy a walk in the Creation of God, and love your neighbours. You can only came stronger.
vee Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 anyone who takes a break has to come back with enough chocolate for everyone
Swami Mommy Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 Mary, you didn't offend anyone. Your questions were cogent, sincere, humble and devout. I wish you well in your discernment process and pray that you will find what you seek.
MarysLittleFlower Posted July 4, 2015 Author Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks everyone! Edited July 4, 2015 by MarysLittleFlower
MarysLittleFlower Posted July 4, 2015 Author Posted July 4, 2015 anyone who takes a break has to come back with enough chocolate for everyone ...chocolate sandwiches? :D
:o)Katherine:o) Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Prayers for you MLF! I agree, I hope that you will share more poetry! Take the time you need, but remember that we are all here for you. It is best to always ask questions than to wonder and keep it inside. I hope that you find the answers that you seek. Often times it can be found in the quiet. But, remember that it can often be found in those around you as well. Look forward to seeing your discernment journey unfold!
MarysLittleFlower Posted July 4, 2015 Author Posted July 4, 2015 Thank you everyone again! I just came back a few times to respond to people who wrote to me. Now I'm ready to go it would be interesting without going on phatmass because I don't have social media either. I only have a blog and email. Anyway I'll come to share if anything major happens in my discernment or if God leads me back. For now I felt a lot of peace about taking a break from any online discussions and just working on myself. God bless you!!
ErinMarie Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Praying for you! Thank you for all the help and encouragement that you have given!
MarysLittleFlower Posted July 6, 2015 Author Posted July 6, 2015 Praying for you! Thank you for all the help and encouragement that you have given! Thank you, prayers for you too! Ugh I left and now keep coming back that shows my great self control no doubt. But this time for sure I should go :D
dominicansoul Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 I do not mean this in a rude way at all, but @MarysLittleFlower...I noticed you're having a little trouble taking your break. Not that I think you shouldn't keep posting, I mean, if you changed your mind, that's all and good, but if you were truly trying to take a break maybe a little advice will help: I know how addicting social media and forums can be, and how sometimes it does get in the way of spiritual life if you let it... IF you need help taking a break from phatmass, maybe you can ask Dust to ban you from here for a certain period of time, this way even if you had the urge to post you wouldn't be able to? Just wondering if you need help with your intention...
MarysLittleFlower Posted July 8, 2015 Author Posted July 8, 2015 I do not mean this in a rude way at all, but @MarysLittleFlower...I noticed you're having a little trouble taking your break. Not that I think you shouldn't keep posting, I mean, if you changed your mind, that's all and good, but if you were truly trying to take a break maybe a little advice will help: I know how addicting social media and forums can be, and how sometimes it does get in the way of spiritual life if you let it... IF you need help taking a break from phatmass, maybe you can ask Dust to ban you from here for a certain period of time, this way even if you had the urge to post you wouldn't be able to? Just wondering if you need help with your intention... yea I am having trouble taking a break :( lol that shows how weak I am in this. Maybe if I post since this point, it would be good if someone were to tell me go on my break :D lol but that would inconvenience people I think. Maybe I should just renew my intent and importantly - not visit phatmass till / if I feel its time to come back. So I now publically resolve to not visit phatmass till that point, and if / when that happens I'll say I'm back. Ok hopefully that would keep me accountable. I think the reason I keep coming back is I have no Catholics to talk to right now and I miss it. I need to turn it into prayer instead ok Try 3 commences now. .
Antigonos Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 I will disagree, and say that I think that VS helps during a time of stress by offering support. Even if a poster writes something which generates some disapproval, it is helpful to know that there are others out there in the cyber-ether who take the time to read and offer their opinions. Just to know that one isn't alone is a great help at times. So, if you're reading this, MLF, I suggest not breaking entirely with VS, but LIMITING it. Either assign a specific period of time -- say 30 minutes, once a day, to reading the forum, or allowing yourself a maximum number of replies over a given period -- perhaps only one a day, for example. You'll get the benefits of checking in with us, yet won't let VS take over your life. In addition, if you limit your replies, you will have to choose which is the most important topic you wish to reply to, in other words, you will have to decide your priorities. This in itself is a good exercise. Castigating yourself as "weak" merely increases guilt; it doesn't improve matters. Making sensible choices is a good thing, though.
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