tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post5308034578200779992..comments2024-03-06T07:32:53.783-06:00Comments on Blogger Round table: Looking to be of serviceIngridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543677729320023767noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post-28701453925220049462007-11-15T15:06:00.000-06:002007-11-15T15:06:00.000-06:00Mary, I haven't done anything yet but I am 'in the...Mary, I haven't done anything yet but I am 'in the process' of pursuit. There are writing courses taught through Amherst writing (don't have the proper link on hand) that would teach you how to lead a writing class for people who need to rid themselves of trauma or buried memories. There actually is a workshop being taught in Austin next year April. I have to find out how much it is, but I think that would be a very well worth class to take. I will keep you posted Mary,<BR/>hgus<BR/>IngridIngridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543677729320023767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post-10839016258678911322007-11-15T07:44:00.000-06:002007-11-15T07:44:00.000-06:00Ingrid you are amazing!Ingrid you are amazing!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09454344516994289843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post-32771255650560690432007-11-12T11:56:00.000-06:002007-11-12T11:56:00.000-06:00I showed this article as the cataclyst but I do no...I showed this article as the cataclyst but I do not intend to use religion in this at all. My 'mulling over' is converging on the notions of recreational healing art therapy (art, writing) and other notions of support that would help out the families of those vets. A retreat of sorts would be an outcome of some of the ideas I have, not the starting point. I hear you when you describe that minister. It is so centric and disconnective of who or what is around, it really doesn't help does it?<BR/>I'll keep you guys posted, something more firm is shaping up,<BR/>IngridIngridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543677729320023767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post-5879313929934168042007-11-12T10:29:00.000-06:002007-11-12T10:29:00.000-06:00Very interesting Ingrid. Keep us posted if you do ...Very interesting Ingrid. Keep us posted if you do find a way to move forward. I suspect this is very important work and that the need will be great in coming months and years (not to mention today).<BR/><BR/>I wonder if the St John project is secular or focussed on Christian faith? <BR/><BR/>It was interesting for me to stand at the Remembrance Day ceremony here in Nelson yesterday, and to hear a Salv. Army minister go on about Jesus and all, when two of my veteran friends, standing silently within his sight, are Jewish and Aboriginal in belief.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148485566444804108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post-16017249008406802342007-11-09T13:51:00.000-06:002007-11-09T13:51:00.000-06:00Dear Ilona, your 'story' of how you became involve...Dear Ilona, your 'story' of how you became involved was quite inspiring in itself. When someone is injured, it doesn't matter how or by whom or even by their own hands, you help out, period. This war has been so divisive and it's been mostly the parties to blame for that. I am secretly hoping that this 'attempt' of mine will be a bridge builder of sorts. It is unacceptable that people should be so antagonistic with each other solely for having opposing viewpoints. Anyhow, thank you very much for visiting and I am hoping to receive your book today! Your blog has provided a wealth of information already, so I can't wait to read the book! Have a good weekend and I will let you know what exactly is in the works for this idea of mine. Thank you for your support,<BR/>hugs<BR/>IngridIngridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543677729320023767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post-56398871526064189082007-11-09T13:34:00.000-06:002007-11-09T13:34:00.000-06:00This is absolutely wonderful, Ingrid.Thank you for...This is absolutely wonderful, Ingrid.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the mention, and please let me know what you think about the book. But more importantly, your idea of stepping out and expanding what you're doing, be it through a large project like a retreat program or through smaller efforts is what I'm most thankful for.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad that you're inspired to do more; you're not alone. We are definitely creating a movement here (although it may not seem like it at times, there being so much more work yet to do), and America -- and our military families -- will be the better for it.<BR/><BR/>I embrace you, Ingrid. Thank you...Ilona Meagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867386558261264623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post-13041556166489680372007-11-09T10:59:00.000-06:002007-11-09T10:59:00.000-06:00TUA,I don't particularly care for the religious as...TUA,<BR/><BR/>I don't particularly care for the religious aspects myself. I have found some other organizations in the US who've set up healing/integration workshops/facilities who're using a particular buddhist, alternative type offering for dealing with pstd. I hope to post on those next week (this week's still chaos in the house) You cannot change people's belief system and especially some of the fundamentalist/literal trends that are going on right now. I definitely(!!) will stay away from any of those type of support offerings I can tell you that. I had my own ideas floating in my head when I read about this the first time. The fact of the matter is, someone/organization other than the government chose to help. And from what I have been reading up on online with all the organizations and topic specific blogs I've been finding is that the change in the military needs to come from within. The only way to do that, is to access that 'within'. Check out the post written by an Iraq Veterans against the war, Jeff Englehart, see his blog: http://www.ftssoldier.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>TUA, this will always be a contentious issue, whether to support these guys or not. I have noticed that some blogs do not allow feedback as I'm sure you can imagine the trolls going to those sites, regardless of their position.<BR/>Anyhow, I will keep you all posted. I am going to take two different grant writing classes so I am readying myself to doing something concrete. Wish me luck,<BR/><BR/>IngridIngridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543677729320023767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22346965.post-79182557911029000812007-11-08T23:12:00.000-06:002007-11-08T23:12:00.000-06:00My stamce re "god" is well defined on my blog, so ...My stamce re "god" is well defined on my blog, so I won't waste your space. However:<BR/><B><I>"National Guard Capt. Jeffrey Cox watched soldiers lose sight of God in the violence and daily grind of the war in Iraq."</I></B><BR/>Perhaps because they are lied to and told "God is on your side?" I can't prove he's not, but I will say this: if he is, he's doing a bad job.<BR/><BR/>=<B><I>"He said war can wear out faith by undermining general teachings about the goodness of God and the life he's given us.<BR/>No, not war. Those who crave, desire, and create war, do that. The goodness, or lack thereof, of God has nothing to do with it. The people in the previous sentence have everything to do with it!<BR/><BR/>"(War) seems like, at times, the absolute opposite of what our natural being is," Cox said. Read the rest HERE."</I></B><BR/><I>"Seems Like?"</I> This gentleman must have no awareness of the Ten Commandments.<BR/><BR/><B><I>"There is a point, when blogging about issues and voicing your opinion in the company of mostly like-minded people such as quite a few of you, just won't do. I need to do something. That's all."</I></B><BR/>You are a lady of insight...and courage those responsible for killing our young, lack.The Future Was Yesterdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515544130113138363noreply@blogger.com