We have heard what you are saying to me, all my life.

"Jesus loves you"

But you may have noticed that we don't listen. We may smile at this, or shake our heads, but you

may not understand why.

We will tell you why.

You have forgotten what it means to believe. Let me explain.

Faith is about more than numbers. God doesn't need people going door-to-door to spread the good

news, because it isn't news anymore.

You may rationalize doing this by considering that those of us who die without Him will suffer for

eternity. Do you know what that is? That is fear.

The concept of hell is something used to scare someone straight. Do what this book says, or God

will make you suffer.

Think about it from my point of view.

Why do you emphasize this point? Why do you use scare tactics to be taken seriously? One would assume

that this would be because you do not have anything solid to fall back to.

Or perhaps you simply don't know your beliefs well enough to have something more to offer.

We aren't interested in fire and brimstone, nor are we interested in threats.

We want something real, positive, and worthwhile.

Chances are, we have heard of your God. We also know about the other ones. Do you?

It's a sad truth that most Christians accept their faiths at face value because they don't know anything else.

And those who seek out to find the truth, are often confused by what they find.

These people aren't lost souls crying for help. They're happy with who they are. Proud even.

We believe in a different God. One who loves us, and you, unconditionally. And there is no fine print on that

love.

When someone tells us that Jesus loves us, we take it in stride, as an act of kindness and

good will to another person, and respect their beliefs. We hope, and expect you, to do the same, and

respect our beliefs in kind.

So next time you talk to one of us, remember who and what you're representing. We

will associate you with your faith. And we will assume that if you don't respect us, neither will He.

Do you know what you should do?

Live your life, and do so as a representation of your God's love for all.

Do this, and we may just come to you.

Please. Let us come to you.

That's what we do. We may not have your numbers, but despite what some believe, this isn't a war.

It's a path. A journey of self-discovery.

This is a decision we have to make on our own.

We know you're there. We know what you believe. And if we want to believe, we will ask you.

But please, don't insult us by forcing it upon us.

Respect us, and we will respect you.


Sincerely,

The rest of us.

First let me start off by informing you all that I have
the sweetest fucking cat in the world. He keeps
curling up by my mouse and lying on my hand
to comfort me. Whenever I'm upset he always
lays on my hand. God I love you, Lou.

Secondly, Fate? Thank you.

I read your latest post, and the third point on it
was exactly what I had needed to hear.

I've had insomnia over the last few days because
i've been so stressed out and panicked over our
finances. I can't find a job, and rent's due. Once
the offices open again on the 29th, I'm applying
for gov't help, by way of Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF). They'll give me a $1000
check to make ends meet, since my problems
come from a loss of job. It's cutting it close, though.

Anyway, because of all of this, and mainly due
to the fact that I can't seem to find/keep a job, i've
been beating myself up about it pretty badly, and
it doesn't help that i've been bottling all of this up,
since saying anything to my hubby would only make
him stress too, and one basket case is enough.

I was talking to my mom about an hour ago, and she,
like a few other loved ones, told me that I should just
let go, smile, and let it be. It's out of my hands for now,
and nothing will come of being afraid. But it didn't
really click until I read Fate's post.

I never knew why, but when it comes from you, it
always seems to click. *smile* Betcha you've
never heard that before.

But yeah, I'm starting to feel a lot more calm. Typing
this is really me getting the last of my stress out of me.
It needed to be let out.

To all my readers, I love you all.

I'm gonna go to sleep now. I think it's gonna work this
time.

Peace out.

<3

~ Sage

My sleep schedule's been really strange lately.

I've had a really hard time falling asleep since the night before last,
like falling asleep at 3 pm the next afternoon, and even then I had to
make myself fall asleep!

Normally I go to bed around 5 to 7 am, and get up around 12 to 3,
since my husband works the night shift. But this I don't understand
at all.

Around the time I would normally go to bed, I start to feel nauseous
and get a slight headache, and also get really on edge. I have to be
doing something, so I usually get on the computer. When I tried to go
to bed anyway, I just lay there restlessly.

I don't have a history of sleeping problems - I've only ever had this
once, and it was a reaction to a medication I haven't taken in years.

It's 8:19 am right now, and I haven't been sleeping since 10 pm last
night, and the reason I slept for so long that night was because I
couldn't fall asleep last night until 3:30 pm!

*sigh* This is all so confusing. I've been having really bizarre dreams
too, and I don't know if that has anything to do with it either, but it
feels like it does.

I think I'm gonna call my mother about it; see what she thinks.

Laters.

"Eternal Love" Tattoo Design.

This one's from a while back, but I like it enough to post it again. It's supposed to have a lovers / ying-yang concept to symbolize balance and harmony in a relationship.

If anyone sees this and wants to use it, please let me know via the site.


Eye Practice - Black & White

The thing I like drawing most, and think I'm best at, is eyes. This is the first time I've really tried on the computer, though. I'm trying to get the same effect I get when I do this with pencil blending on paper.


Eye Practice - Colour

I'm really proud of the colouring and blending in this one. Also I've always had a thing for startling blue eyes.

  Welcome to my page! I'll be posting updates and art as I go.

Take care!



Simple pic of myself.