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  1. That was awesome, but I'm a huge fan of it's a wonderful life, and strongly believe that everyone has the potential to change the world for better or worse. I'm also a huge fan of redemption, believing that everyone has the potential to be redeemed, they just have to be willing to take the first step... this is the ending that I wanted for Starlight.. so I'm generally all around elated by this final.. I enjoyed the ending song and scenes, imagining them going over quite a bit of time. Also, Twlight has now come full circle, from Celestia's student, to teaching her own students.. which is another degree of awesome.. excuse me while I go back and watch this again.
  2. I generally direct my hate towards evil, but I have a strong dislike for deceit and dishonesty, generally because I see them as foundation to what is truly evil. And before you say that they are the same thing, not in my head they aren't.. deceit is deliberate, it is actively attempting to hurt by withholding truth.. dishonesty is different, it's attempting to prevent hurt by withholding or refusing to acknowledge truth. I'm sure I don't even need to cover deceit, but the problem with dishonesty is that it's a trade, less pain now, in exchange for more pain later.. and it requires more dishonesty to keep it going, like building a house out of cards, or on a foundation of sand... eventually it's going to come out and the longer it's been going, the worse it will get in the end.
  3. I couldn't help but compare Fluttershy in this season with the Fluttershy of season one and two.. while she's not pushing herself forward in the map episode, these are strangers, and she's actually introducing herself, loud enough to be heard, without being prompted, though still being soft spoken about it. She's shown a great deal of character growth from her earlier days.
  4. While I said earlier that I loved this episode, I have to say there are a few other things that it brought to mind, and here's part of it... to quote, altered somewhat for Equestria 'What does it profit a pony if they should gain the whole world in exchange for their soul? For what can a pony offer for their soul?" Now, the meaning of that is different, but it still makes the point that they were making in this episode, and part of why this one gets my love. Great songs, full of feeling, great theme, great moral.. what is fame worth if you give up everything that makes you yourself in order to get it? Sadly, many people fail to realize this until it's too late, and they no longer know who they are, we got hints of this in Ra Ra's panic attack after she dismissed her horrible manager. Of course, even dependable Applejack was able to get her friend back on track with some honest faith in and affection for her friend. As to a new manager, maybe Amethyst Star could organize things for her now, since Twilight's more or less filled the rolls Amethyst used to provide in the town before Twilight showed up..
  5. I have episodes I liked in this season, and episodes that I was ok with, one or two that quickly lost my interest, and then there were episodes that I loved.. chalk this one up to the loved column... definitely goes into my top ones for the season list.
  6. Considering new avatar

  7. If you want the shout outs.. you might look into the hatfield and mccoy feud, also this link might tell you some things. As was said in this video, this stallion was likely a shout out to Perry Cline, who had married a McCoy, shift this stallion to human and his look becomes very similar
  8. While you have my prayers, controlling anxiety involves bringing every thought into captivity, consider the good things in your life and turn your thoughts from fear to gratitude. Fear is of the enemy, we fear the reactions of others, we fear the future, we fear how we are going to do something.. You might consider asking the Beloved what His will is for you, a desire to be a doctor is a good hint of some direction, since often our heart desire has some hint of what our purpose in life is, but generally He has something better in mind for us then we can ever see, because we can only see here and now. Trusting in the will of the Divine is hard, and learning to listen to the Spirit is as well, but it's the only path to joy, peace and fulfillment in our lives, anything else is dust in the wind.
  9. While I did say I was perhaps reading a lot more into heart of the marks then I should, I don't find it a stretch as you suggested to find this meaning. It took a be of study, but these are actual heraldic meanings to a knights shield, and they aren't that far from the personalities of the three crusaders. As to the free will debate, destiny and free will are not as mutually exclusive as you might think, you can have a destiny and a purpose in the world, but still have choice about how and if you follow it.
  10. Actually, I broke down an analysis of the marks in the Crusadors of the Lost Mark thread, I'll quote it here, since I rather like them myself.
  11. The lack of the appearance of the other four main six main is starting to make me wonder, if all three map missions were close to one after the other, since we know that they don't always match up time wise..
  12. Burden's are often given to us by the Spirit, an attitude of listening and willingness to learn, or humility is needed. And it never hurts to share the burdens, we are called to be the Body of Christ, collectively. That means to work together, and support our brothers and sisters in their walk with the Beloved, helping each other with loving kindness, faithful honesty, and compassionate generosity.. at least this is the ideal we are called to walk in.
  13. Prayer is always worth while, but I suggest directing your prayers to the families of those who have died rather then the dead, they have passed on into their eternity, prayer will not change anything for them. Their still living friends and relatives, however, are dealing with great pain now, my heart goes out to them, and their tears, they are the ones most in need of prayer now, and where my prayers are directed in this matter.
  14. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, much more then the one last week, though that one also was fairly good, I'd say it's another jewel from this season. Not quite the best episode in the season (its hard to top Crusaders of the Lost Mark), but it's up there on the list. Of course, this entire season has the themes of renewal, redemption and revitalization.. of old friendships(mending fences), homes(castle), dealing with guilt(princess luna), expressing kindness to an enemy(crusaders), dealing with jealousy (discord - both episodes), dealing with grief.. But that's just a theme, back to the episode at hand.. Seeing my two favorite pony's working together to solve a problem, I knew from the beginning that twilight's methods were not going to work, though it was fun watching her work though them. It was going to take both of them, not just one, and I knew as soon as she started rescuing the innocents in the situation, the animals, what she was going to contribute.. I was fairly sure what Twilight would contribute as well, I thought that her magic and fluttershy's kindness would be what really were needed, and books (and I love them almost as much as twilight) were not going to solve the problem. I have to add, this is the problem with feuds, and why anger and hate, which is what holding a grudge is about, are bad things, they hurt not just those involved, but innocents are caught in such things as well.. Furthermore, it was clear both sides had problems that could only be solved by cooperation with each other, but neither side knew it... how sad. Fortunately, twilight and fluttershy managed to solve the problem, much easier then solving such problems in real life can be.
  15. Contemplating the meaning of Selfless Love.. or Agape

  16. Love.. Water Falls, Fire Burns, Wind Blows, Earth Crumbles, Life Loves.. Not the simple view of Love, as just affection, which is emotion, not Eros, or romantic love, nor Storge, that of love for friends and family, and not the deep, warm affectionate love that is Philos, that of a dearest friend, but the kind of Love this is Agape. Love that is choice, love that gives without expecting anything in return This kind of love was demonstrated in Crusaders of the Lost Mark, and it turned their greatest enemy into a friend (it's not usually that fast, but continual demonstration of this kind of love can have this effect in real life, I've experienced it) To quote the world's oldest and most enduring book.. Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening]. Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. This is the kind of love that is found in the Divine, in God.. which, despite what some folks who responded have said, is real, this I know of personal experience (message me privately if you want more on that, I'm not really here to preach, but to offer my answer to your question) Your life is meant to be a gift to those around you, to make this world better, you are a gift and a treasure in and of yourself, you have things to offer that no other human being can offer. And it is true even if you don't agree with the rest of what I have to say, every human being is unique, a product of genetics and experiences that no one else can match, and has something to offer that no one else can. With Love, I hope this Blesses you and anyone else who reads it..
  17. First, I'd like to say greet to my fellow believers in the teachings, life, death and resurrection of the Beloved, who walk in the Spirit and as children our Father above, my brothers and sisters. Second, I'd like to address the at least part discussion on this page.. regarding the people opposing others who oppose the gospel.. this is going to happen in life, and not just in collage.. and I have only the following to say in response to it.. the heart of what I have to say, it's already been said in the scriptures... but what I mean by it requires a touch more explanation.. Beloved, let us [unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves [others] is born of God and knows God [through personal experience]. The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.] [1 John 4: 7-8 AMP] Why do I mention this though? If you can not look upon these people that are in opposition to you with love, even though you disagree with everything they say at that moment, then you are not right person to speak to their opposition. Why? Because until you are speaking out of love (And by love, I mean the kind of love that is considered Agape), your words may as well be static... they will mean nothing and be ignored... and you will make no difference. I have to add to this, whenever I hear any of those who claim to follow the teachings of Jesus respond with words of hate for others, I also hear the Spirit grieve, and when I consider that, it brings me close to tears. This is perhaps more then I intended to say, but it seems to me that is what I needed to say here.. and I'll end it on another note.. I hope and pray for the best for every one of you.. regardless of where you are in life.. God bless.
  18. Actually, if you consider the world, I can easily understand why ponies would be the dominant race, if you take all three types of ponies, and then consider their culture, they are the most cooperative, versatile and magical of the various races. Just one of these things would make them contenders, put all of them together and you can see what I mean. Gryphons don't seem to possess the same degree of cooperative or magical power, though I'll give them that the flying capability and natural weapons gives them a leg up on some of the other races. Dragons are certainly physically powerful, and versatile, but they don't seem to display the degree of cooperation or magical prowess that the ponies have, they are very individualistic from what the show seems to show us. Changelings seem to possess a good degree of cooperation and magical power, hower from what I can tell, their nature makes them more inclined to follow a single leader, even if that leader is stupid, then to venture out and try things as individuals, meaning they don't indicate much in the way of invention, versatility and adaptability.,. While there may be other races who display these factors, from all indications, they don't seem live close to equestria.
  19. Generally, because of human nature, humans beings enjoy dreaming, imagination and romance.. it's part of our make up, and it's a good thing, as it makes us creative and inventive, though it has a dark side as well, that's true of everything however.
  20. Most people were a bit surprised by the similarities of the marks.. but I like them, and there is a lot going on within them.. I'll break it down a bit. First off, Shield: While the first aspect of a shield is that of a protection, gaining one's shield is also sort of a mark of moving from squire to knight... so our crusaders are knights and protectors.. fitting. Secondly: A shield is also the heart of a coat of arms, and each color has symbolic meaning Orange: Worthy Ambition Silver or White: Peace & Sincerity Red: Warrior or martyr; Military strength and magnanimity Purple: Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice Now the individuality of each mark Apple Bloom Apple: Represents generosity, happiness, peace and salvation Heart: Represents sincerity (aka, honesty), also a symbol of goodness and charity Scootaloo Wing: Represents swiftness and protection (generally 2 wings, but as Scootaloo already has two wings, I think it fits just fine) Lightning: Putting clarity and force into matters of importance Sweetie Bell Star: Represents celestial goodness, a good person [Edited in: Also, it seems to mean magic in Equestria] Note: This one is harder, there is no specific heraldic symbol that uses a note, but there are several objects that make use of music, so I take this to imply music in general, but considering her name includes a Bell...I will go with that first, a bell, which indicates power to disperse evil.. but some other musical instruments indicate festivity and rejoicing. Now, this is likely reading a lot more into then perhaps I should, but it fits so very well all of them.. together and individually. Edited in: Also, clearly signs that the girls are spending entirely too much time with their sisters and their friends, the virtues of the main six are seen all over the place here
  21. Drinking hot apple cider on a cold afternoon.

  22. Personally.. I'm fine with whatever they chose to do with Starlight, but if she did become Twilight's pupil she's would not be the first, the Cutie Mark Crusaders individually and together have that honor.. and for that matter, Sunset Shimmer has the honor of being her next best student.
  23. Forgiveness heals, it restores what was broken, and frees one from the anger and pain of betrayal and heartache, I know this from personal experience, and one of the things I love about our Twilight is how, when it possible, she is willing to offer others a chance to redeem themselves, and to learn from their mistakes, especially when they show true remorse... of course I would have taken him back.
  24. awe.. how cute. She really does come close to being my favorite pony, twilight just barely edges her out..
  25. I saw her behavior as a degree of profound unhappiness, I've known a few bullies in my time as well, and I've never known them to be truly happy people, so in general I didn't dislike her before the lost mark, my main emotion before that point was pity, my feeling now are more generous. Actually, at this point, I even feel sorry for spoiled rich, even though I wouldn't want to spend any time around her (or people like her). Her behavior indicates that either she was treated this way herself as a filly, or she has truly twisted herself inside with self-deception to believe this is the way she should be.. I wonder if she's too far gone to reach, and a I suspect she will be, but I've known even adults to make a 180 degree turn and alter the direction of their lives.. it's harder as one gets older, but it's not impossible.
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