What does Avalon mean to you?

Céline · 12-14-2009, 06:33 PM

As i sit here going over all the new and old threads... i am asking myself what does it mean for some to be here...

this is what i have noticed...

1- They are seeking to learn more about specific subjects

2- They are in a position to share useful information

3- They seek to discuss different opinions and perceptions about a variety of subjects.

4- They want to climb on top of a soap box and be heard

5- They feel lost and need a place to belong

i am sure there are many other varied reasons...but these 5 seem to cover the majority ...

What Avalon means to me...

At first...

i came here because of my husband, GaiaLove. His attention to information here has brought light to our lives.

As i settled in to Avalon...

i found myself perplexed by the vast amount of information embedded in both text and video... and became overwhelmed..

When i returned to Avalon...

i found friends..people who love me...and are helping me...

i am never here as often as i would like...but i never truly leave...

What does Avalon mean to you?

Swanny · 12-14-2009, 06:42 PM

There are some lovely people here but I am feeling more and more a bad feeling as there seems to be a few people that really THINK they know it all and try to force their opinions on others.

Not sure how I came to be here, it just happened hopefully I am helping others to learn while I learn

Lionhawk · 12-14-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanny

Not sure how I came to be here, it just happened hopefully I am helping others to learn while I learn

Well, Swanny it is pretty obvious to many of us here that you were planted here by the GFL.

Sorry Swanny, my ego couldn't resist that.

Peace out!

Initiate · 12-14-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lionhawk

Well, Swanny it is pretty obvious to many of us here that you were planted here by the GFL.

Sorry Swanny, my ego couldn't resist that.

Peace out!

I Knew it! Isn't it great when ones hunches get confimed

Bilko · 12-14-2009, 07:57 PM

If i am wholly honest to myself its a distraction. A means to stop me letting go and fulfilling my potential. Validation for the part of me that keeps making excuses.

If i look at some of the people i would nominate as role models: sir ranulph fiennes, ray mears, Ellen MacArthur; I see myself getting caught up in things that don't matter.

Saying that though, i enjoy it. I thought i had strayed from my path a few years ago, until i realized there is no straying. Life is the path, whichever way you play it. There is no right or wrong, there is only experience. I seek comfort in that when i think i am spending too long in one place and it consoles me. It brings back choice and the freedom to choose a new direction.

also, if you haven't guessed, i am more spiritual in my direction. I visit places such as this forum to give me a different perspective, a more grounding ( sometimes ) point of view.

Malletzky · 12-14-2009, 08:04 PM

Hi Céline, thanks for your sincere thoughts. If I must allocate myself into one of the 5 groups, then you could find me most in the first and then a bit also in the second group.

But I would say, Avalon is much more then just to index its members in a particular group.

For me is Avalon a place where I come with joy, as I can find so many likeminded people here, which emotional and energy patterns just match with mine

Too pitty to see that sometimes Avalon gets missused from some of us to carry on some private wars...

with

and respect
malletzky

Céline · 12-14-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Malletzky

Too pitty to see that sometimes Avalon gets missused from some of us to carry on some private wars...

with

and respect
malletzky

people who refuse to talk with love...will not be heard by the people of light. , people who have personal agendas are easily spotted here, thankfully....

kriya · 12-14-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Céline

As i sit here going over all the new and old threads... i am asking myself what does it mean for some to be here...

this is what i have noticed...

1- They are seeking to learn more about specific subjects

2- They are in a position to share useful information

3- They seek to discuss different opinions and perceptions about a variety of subjects.

4- They want to climb on top of a soap box and be heard

5- They feel lost and need a place to belong

i am sure there are many other varied reasons...but these 5 seem to cover the majority ...

What Avalon means to me...

At first...

i came here because of my husband, GaiaLove. His attention to information here has brought light to our lives.

As i settled in to Avalon...

i found myself perplexed by the vast amount of information embedded in both text and video... and became overwhelmed..

When i returned to Avalon...

i found friends..people who love me...and are helping me...

i am never here as often as i would like...but i never truly leave...

What does Avalon mean to you?

All of the above, except #4 as I don't feel the need to get on a soap box. However, Avalon is like an oasis in the desert for me. I don't know anyone who is interested in either spirituality or ETs.

So Thank You for being here

Céline · 12-14-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kriya

So Thank You for being here

You are most welcome *hugs*

BROOK · 12-14-2009, 08:22 PM

It's a place to meet up with some like minded people....and some not so like minded people

no caste · 12-14-2009, 08:23 PM

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Céline · 12-14-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by no caste

Nice to meet you Céline, in the context you shared. This forum means quite a bit to me, maybe more than it should. I am very attached (like I would be to kin) to many members here. If I posted responses to everything I read and how much it means, or doesn't mean, I'd never get off the computer.

It just seems to be an interesting place to hang out. I mostly like to hash things out, though it depends on my mood, trying to make sense of things. I enjoy the exposure to different points of view, discussion etc.

It is very nice to meet you as well!

though i feel i know all of you very well...

i to enjoy reading the different points of view...and i agree...one cannot respond to everything! lol

12-14-2009, 06:33 PM	#1
Céline Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,285	What does Avalon mean to you? As i sit here going over all the new and old threads... i am asking myself what does it mean for some to be here... this is what i have noticed... 1- They are seeking to learn more about specific subjects 2- They are in a position to share useful information 3- They seek to discuss different opinions and perceptions about a variety of subjects. 4- They want to climb on top of a soap box and be heard 5- They feel lost and need a place to belong i am sure there are many other varied reasons...but these 5 seem to cover the majority ... What Avalon means to me... At first... i came here because of my husband, GaiaLove. His attention to information here has brought light to our lives. As i settled in to Avalon... i found myself perplexed by the vast amount of information embedded in both text and video... and became overwhelmed.. When i returned to Avalon... i found friends..people who love me...and are helping me... i am never here as often as i would like...but i never truly leave... What does Avalon mean to you?

12-14-2009, 06:42 PM	#2
Swanny I dont need a label ! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Shire of Wilt Posts: 2,889	Re: What does Avalon mean to you? There are some lovely people here but I am feeling more and more a bad feeling as there seems to be a few people that really THINK they know it all and try to force their opinions on others. Not sure how I came to be here, it just happened hopefully I am helping others to learn while I learn

12-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#5
Bilko Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London South East Posts: 61	Re: What does Avalon mean to you? If i am wholly honest to myself its a distraction. A means to stop me letting go and fulfilling my potential. Validation for the part of me that keeps making excuses. If i look at some of the people i would nominate as role models: sir ranulph fiennes, ray mears, Ellen MacArthur; I see myself getting caught up in things that don't matter. Saying that though, i enjoy it. I thought i had strayed from my path a few years ago, until i realized there is no straying. Life is the path, whichever way you play it. There is no right or wrong, there is only experience. I seek comfort in that when i think i am spending too long in one place and it consoles me. It brings back choice and the freedom to choose a new direction. also, if you haven't guessed, i am more spiritual in my direction. I visit places such as this forum to give me a different perspective, a more grounding ( sometimes ) point of view.

12-14-2009, 08:04 PM	#6
Malletzky Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It doesn't matter any more Posts: 534	Re: What does Avalon mean to you? Hi Céline, thanks for your sincere thoughts. If I must allocate myself into one of the 5 groups, then you could find me most in the first and then a bit also in the second group. But I would say, Avalon is much more then just to index its members in a particular group. For me is Avalon a place where I come with joy, as I can find so many likeminded people here, which emotional and energy patterns just match with mine Too pitty to see that sometimes Avalon gets missused from some of us to carry on some private wars... with and respect malletzky

12-14-2009, 08:22 PM	#10
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: What does Avalon mean to you? *It's a place to meet up with some like minded people....and some not so like minded people*

12-14-2009, 08:23 PM	#11
no caste Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,375	Re: What does Avalon mean to you? - Last edited by no caste; 03-09-2010 at 07:40 AM.