Comments on: Sage of the Subway http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/ LDS women blogging about the peculiar and the treasured Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:42:28 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: a toast to kos http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146888 a toast to kos Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:38:59 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146888 I am a fellow New Yorker (not native). I should smile a little more and make eye contact. It's easy to get trapped into thinking you shouldn't/don't need to here. Thank you for your lovely thoughts. People matter most. I am a fellow New Yorker (not native). I should smile a little more and make eye contact. It’s easy to get trapped into thinking you shouldn’t/don’t need to here.

Thank you for your lovely thoughts. People matter most.

]]> By: Cheri http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146608 Cheri Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:28:35 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146608 Thanks for the sweet story, Heather. And kudos for immediately acting on what the old man taught you. Thanks for the sweet story, Heather. And kudos for immediately acting on what the old man taught you.

]]> By: Clarice http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146556 Clarice Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:50:59 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146556 This is why I like to come here on Sunday mornings, to read beautiful posts like this one, thank you! This is why I like to come here on Sunday mornings, to read beautiful posts like this one, thank you!

]]> By: Faith.Not.Fear http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146254 Faith.Not.Fear Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:11:07 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146254 Kristin -- I've seen the same system among quail! There's always a quail sitting higher (on a fence post or roof top, etc.), watching for danger while the rest are going about their daily foraging. When he gives the warning call, they all disappear like lightning. It's amazing. I believe God can teach us many things through His creations if we're watching & listening! Kristin — I’ve seen the same system among quail!

There’s always a quail sitting higher (on a fence post or roof top, etc.), watching for danger while the rest are going about their daily foraging. When he gives the warning call, they all disappear like lightning. It’s amazing.

I believe God can teach us many things through His creations if we’re watching & listening!

]]> By: Merry Michelle http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146228 Merry Michelle Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:24:10 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146228 I've gotten a lot of great advice from Librarians. They're so friendly ans knowledgeable. I think that's another thing I want to be when I grow up. I’ve gotten a lot of great advice from Librarians. They’re so friendly ans knowledgeable. I think that’s another thing I want to be when I grow up.

]]> By: Kelly Jo http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146209 Kelly Jo Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:20:29 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146209 My husband and I were flying back from a cruise a few weeks ago and were stuck in the Orlando airport b/c of a storm. What has every child just done who is at the Orlando airport. . . .gone to Disneyworld of course!! I was chatting it up with a 3yo boy who's favorite thing was the monorail (forget seeing Mickey!) Then the wisdom came from this little girl, probably about 5yrs old sitting behind me and talking to this older woman beside her. The older woman asked "did you just go to Disneyworld?" the girl replied "yes." The older woman said "I just went to Disneyworld too." The little girl, with a very puzzled and emphatic tone said "I didn't see you there!" I chuckled to myself but also wished for that sweet wisdom of the world being so simple for a 5yo. My husband and I were flying back from a cruise a few weeks ago and were stuck in the Orlando airport b/c of a storm. What has every child just done who is at the Orlando airport. . . .gone to Disneyworld of course!! I was chatting it up with a 3yo boy who’s favorite thing was the monorail (forget seeing Mickey!) Then the wisdom came from this little girl, probably about 5yrs old sitting behind me and talking to this older woman beside her. The older woman asked “did you just go to Disneyworld?” the girl replied “yes.” The older woman said “I just went to Disneyworld too.” The little girl, with a very puzzled and emphatic tone said “I didn’t see you there!” I chuckled to myself but also wished for that sweet wisdom of the world being so simple for a 5yo.

]]> By: Sue http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146148 Sue Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:09:43 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146148 I love that this man thought of you. I've notice people are less willing to give up a seat these days, even to a very pregnant woman, and I love this tale of thoughtfulness. We are just too busy and self-absorbed. Your post has reminded me to take a little more time to really "see" people around me. Thanks. =) I love that this man thought of you. I’ve notice people are less willing to give up a seat these days, even to a very pregnant woman, and I love this tale of thoughtfulness.

We are just too busy and self-absorbed. Your post has reminded me to take a little more time to really “see” people around me.

Thanks.

=)

]]> By: Faith.Not.Fear http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146135 Faith.Not.Fear Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:17:48 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146135 Unexpected wisdom came when our neighbor's tree uprooted and fell into the street during a major snow. It lay there, helpless to right itself. But, hours later, it was upright again, supported by deeply driven stakes and ropes on all sides. Thus the analogy -- when we fall, or tilt, or waver, Heavenly Father has prepared those who can support and strengthen us until we can support ourselves -- home teachers, visiting teachers, family, neighbors, friends, even strangers. It impressed me deeply as to how important it is that we be that support -- one day or another we will all need it, and how blessed we are for it. Reminds me of Elder Holland's "angels" talk last fall -- angels aren't just on the other side of the veil (although they're pulling for us, too!). Unexpected wisdom came when our neighbor’s tree uprooted and fell into the street during a major snow. It lay there, helpless to right itself.
But, hours later, it was upright again, supported by deeply driven stakes and ropes on all sides.
Thus the analogy — when we fall, or tilt, or waver, Heavenly Father has prepared those who can support and strengthen us until we can support ourselves — home teachers, visiting teachers, family, neighbors, friends, even strangers.
It impressed me deeply as to how important it is that we be that support — one day or another we will all need it, and how blessed we are for it.
Reminds me of Elder Holland’s “angels” talk last fall — angels aren’t just on the other side of the veil (although they’re pulling for us, too!).

]]> By: Jennie http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146110 Jennie Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:14:34 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146110 That's why I love Texas. Strangers always talk to each other here. I love it but my husband was born paranoid. He's sure somebody will be wanting something. Like that's the end of the world. That’s why I love Texas. Strangers always talk to each other here. I love it but my husband was born paranoid. He’s sure somebody will be wanting something. Like that’s the end of the world.

]]> By: Melissa M. http://segullah.org/daily-special/sage-of-the-subway/#comment-146109 Melissa M. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:56:17 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=3366#comment-146109 Karunya, bless you for cutting off your beautiful hair to help a child in your primary. Your story touched me. I will pray for Savannah. Karunya, bless you for cutting off your beautiful hair to help a child in your primary. Your story touched me. I will pray for Savannah.

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