Posted by quequel on September 23, 2003 at 22:32:06:
In Reply to: Re: Connectivity posted by Bob - the Alien on September 21, 2003 at 16:57:36:
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: I think it there is more to it than simply saying that God created Eve to satify loneliness. Or that our craving for companionship and connection to others is just something that is out there.
: Instead, I think this feeling of being alone is a critical part of his plan for us. Why else would we seek him, if not for the loss we feel when he is not around? And how could we understand the wonder when we are connected to him, unless is is an even greater improvement on the connection we feel to each other?
: These lonely feelings are actually a blessing.. they inspire us to grow closer to each other and to him. This is a crazy world we live in, and any feeling that can act in a way that helps us make proper choices that bring us closer to him is much more than an afterthought. it is a critical piece of our existence, and we should use it as best we can to grow closer both to each other and to him.
: Just my thoughts...
: Love,
: Bob - the Alien
Yeah, that! That link between our connection to Him and our need for companionship. I love what you said about the lonely feelings being a blessing. We are naturally pack animals, but we get hurt and insecure and hermitose. Then, instinctively, outside of logic, we go back and try again. And again. And again. For someone to relate to, someone to express ourselves to. Guess we have a pretty good example in God.