The Last of the Mohicans-Main Theme - YouTube

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Compassion or Love?

We feel bad. We recognize need. We talk about it with others, buy the T-shirt, and even read the books. But so often we fall short of doing anything. We often confuse the heart of compassion that requires a response with the feeling of sympathy that remains idle.
Most of us hear about need and sympathize. But that's not compassion. It’s not justice. It’s not mercy. Sympathy remains only sympathy until we do something about it. Then it becomes an act of compassion: an appropriate response to the call of need. Justin Dillon described it best: "A call is someone sharing their need. Sharing their oppression. A response is someone saying I hear you, I get you, and here's what I'm gonna do."
I once read an anonymous quote that I think captures our situation well:

Sometimes I would like to ask God why He allows poverty, suffering, and injustice when He could do something about it. But, I'm afraid He would ask me the same question...

PINA - A film for PINA BAUSCH by WIM WENDERS

PINA - A film for PINA BAUSCH by WIM WENDERS:

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PINA - A film for PINA BAUSCH by WIM WENDERS - pina bausch

PINA - A film for PINA BAUSCH by WIM WENDERS - pina bausch: "Born as Philippine Bausch in 1940 in Solingen; under her nickname Pina she will later achieve international reputation with her Tanztheater based in nearby Wuppertal. Her parents run an inn as part of a hotel in Solingen, where Pina, like her siblings, lent a hand. She learns to observe people; above all, what moves people deep down. In her later work small pieces of this early childhood environment seem to resound: the sound of music, people coming and going, telling of their longing for happiness. But also the early experience of war is reflected in the pieces, as sudden outbursts of panic and fear of an anonymous threat."

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PINA - A film for PINA BAUSCH by WIM WENDERS - about the movie

PINA - A film for PINA BAUSCH by WIM WENDERS - about the movie: "PINA is a feature-length dance film in 3D with the ensemble of the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, featuring the unique and inspiring art of the great German choreographer, who died in the summer of 2009.

PINA is a film for Pina Bausch by Wim Wenders.

He takes the audience on a sensual, visually stunning journey of discovery into a new dimension: straight onto the stage with the legendary Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch ensemble, he follows the dancers out of the theatre into the city and the surrounding areas of Wuppertal - the place, which for 35 years was the home and centre for Pina Bausch's creativity."

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San Francisco Ballet Choreographer in Residence Yuri Possokhov and His ‘Don Quixote’ World Premiere with the Joffrey Ballet Tonight! | Odette's Ordeal

San Francisco Ballet Choreographer in Residence Yuri Possokhov and His ‘Don Quixote’ World Premiere with the Joffrey Ballet Tonight! | Odette's Ordeal:

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Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle Lindsay, Great-Niece of Lord Mansfield, and Her Cousin, Lady Elizabeth Murray, c. 1779 (by unknown artist)- Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More

Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle Lindsay, Great-Niece of Lord Mansfield, and Her Cousin, Lady Elizabeth Murray, c. 1779 (by unknown artist)- Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More: "Dido was the great-niece of William Murray, First Earl of Mansfield; as Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, he is responsible for the Somersett ruling (1772), which essentially outlawed slavery in England, though not in the colonies.

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The Danubius forum

Oak's secrets

I am wandering is there a secret between us?
How come?
Why ?

The Rival Dutchess

The Rival Dutchess; or, Court Incendiary

In a Dialogue between Madam Maintenon, and Madam M.1708

Madam Maintenon. I desire you will oblige me in the Request I made to you before of telling me such Passages in your Life as you may reasonably suppose I am a Stranger to.
Madam M. Madam, you have guess'd right, for a considerable part of my Life has been imployed in Love, tho' I deceiv'd the World in their Opinion of me, as to that Particular, as much as ever my forementioned Friend. Especially at Court I was taken for a more modish Lady, that was rather addicted to another Sort of Passion, of having too great a Regard for my own Sex, insomuch that few People thought I would ever have Married; but to free my self from that Aspersion some of our Sex labour under, for being too fond of one another, I was resolved to Marry as soon as I could fix to my Advantage or Inclination.
Madam Maintenon. And does that Female Vice, which is the most detestable in Nature, Reign among you, as it does with us in France, where our young Ladies are that Way debauch'd in their Nunnery Education, so that few People of Quality care now to have their Daughters brought up in those Places?
Madam M. O, Madam, we are arriv'd to as great Perfection in sinning that way as you can pretend to, as you may guess by the following Story. A Lady of Fashion calling for a Comrade of hers, a Pretty Young Creature, to carry her to the Play, a Gentleman of her Acquaintance then visiting her, gave her his Hand to the Coach, where having put the Lady, the Glass was immediately drawn up, and the Innocent Young Lady cried aloud for Help the Gentleman running after, thing some Accident might have happen'd, the Lady desire to go out of the Coach, and be carried home again. The Gentleman was surprised to see the La[d]y in such a Fright, and not guess any Reason for it, conducted her home; but afterwards was inform'd by another Female Friend of hers, that the Lady, who called for her in the Coach, as she apprehended, attempted to Ravish her; what she meant by it the Innocent Young One was a Stranger to; but these Things are no Novelties with us now.
Maintenon. Il est possible?

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NOTES: 'Madame M.' is Abigail Masham, Queen Anne's favourite. She displaced Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (who was a distant cousin) in the Queen's favours, and this satire was probably written by Arthur Maynwaring, the Duchess of Marlborough's private secretary. He wrote several other satires on Abigail Masham, including King Abigail: or, The Secret Reign of the She-Favourite (1715), and A New Ballad. To the Tune of Fair Rosamond (1708), in which he hinted at lesbian relations between Abigail and Queen Anne. Sarah Churchil in a letter to the Queen dated 16 July 1708 accused her of destroying her reputation by showing such a great passion for Abigail and by 'having noe inclination for any but one's own sex'. The satire is interesting in showing how early the concept of 'cover marriages' existed.SOURCE: The Rival Dutchess; or, Court Incendiary, London, 1708, pp. 6-7.CITATION: If you cite this Web page, please use the following citation:
Rictor Norton (Ed.), "The Rival Dutchess, 1708", Homosexuality in Eighteenth-Century England: A Sourcebook, 25 February 2003 .

Rev. Dr. Mark Achtemeier: Coming Out as an Evangelical Supporter of Gay Rights

Rev. Dr. Mark Achtemeier: Coming Out as an Evangelical Supporter of Gay Rights: "I'll never forget a conversation I had in 2001 with a gay man who was in a committed, long-term partnership. I had been arguing that his relationship was sinful when he said, "My relationship is the part of my life that demands the greatest sacrifice and stretches me the most in my ability to love. I believe in confessing and repenting my sins. I work at it regularly. But far from feeling sinful, this area of my life that brings out the very best in me.""

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Letter to my beloved

My beloved adoring Lady,

Today I have been pondering how our Love bloomed.
At first that was just a little seed-Watered by some flirts,buried into my heart and then the roots begun to sprout out of my heart.Traveling from my chest to Your mind where the roots wrapped around You slowly.Until we were entwined together.Hopelessly entwined in our Love.
I have always marveled at how You choose me.I was like a tiny flower...

Rev. Ed Bacon: Being Gay Is a Gift from God

Rev. Ed Bacon: Being Gay Is a Gift from God: "And it is time to take to heart the words of Rabbi Abraham Heschel, who famously said, "Few are guilty, but all are responsible." I may not be guilty of the religion-based bigotry that has wounded countless members of God's beloved LGBT children, but I am responsible for offering a counter-narrative to the lies that have been told about the God I serve -- the God of love, justice and compassion.

My faith tradition teaches that the truth will set you free -- and the truth is: God loves.

The truth is: love trumps.

And the truth is: Being gay is a gift from God."

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A Blue Rose for Your Dream

Have You ever saw a blue rose my beloved?
Have You ever taste her smell?
I wonder where did She came from and where did You hide Yourself now when You are not with me..
Where ever I go,I am taking You in my Heart!
Eternally Your,<3 forever

Rumi's ouetes

Jelaluddin Rumi-A Poet

Good morning my friends

May this day be a blessing for each and every of You and to all You carry in Your Heart!
May You all be happy and full of joy!
I am blessed by having such great friends and visitors.
With love,Milena

The quote for You

Walk tall...as the Trees

Live strong...as the Mountains

Be gentle...as the Spring Breeze

Keep  the Warmth of Summer...In you Heart

And...The Great Spirit will always be with you.    Anonymous

Lesbian Herstory - The Woman Who Dared

Lesbian Herstory - The Woman Who Dared:

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