Puppetji Answers the Question “Who Am I?”

Written on July 29, 2008 by Tom Stine


A few months ago, I addressed the frequently heard question of spiritual inquiry: who am I? Although there are debates about what form the question should take (I personally prefer “what am I?), the point of the question is quite simple: asking the question encourages you to turn within, have a look, and see what you discover. If you’ve never tried it, the results may surprise you! (Hint: don’t be shocked if you don’t find “anyone” when you look.)

Let’s have another perspective on the question, “Who am I?” I invite you to once again give your attention to the great master from the sock drawer, Puppetji.

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Per JonssonNo Gravatar  said
on July 29th, 2008 at 6:28 pm


I love this stuff!

DavidyaNo Gravatar  said
on July 29th, 2008 at 7:51 pm


It’s a who, it’s a who, its a where what why.
It’s an I that ain’t
and an ain’t that’s I
do be do when,
or is that why?
Ain’t no where
no how
no when.

Irene | Light BeckonsNo Gravatar  said
on July 29th, 2008 at 9:00 pm


Hi Tom, love the new look of your site. :)

Shamelle @ TheEnhanceLife.comNo Gravatar  said
on July 30th, 2008 at 1:53 am


I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing..

Shamelle

Tom StineNo Gravatar  said
on August 1st, 2008 at 12:29 pm


@Shamelle You are welcome!

@Per Me too. Puppetji is a riot!

Tom StineNo Gravatar  said
on August 1st, 2008 at 12:30 pm


@Irene Thanks!

PsiplexNo Gravatar  said
on October 7th, 2008 at 9:10 pm


Hit me completely unsuspecting! What a treat and a blast to see “Puppetji”! Thank you for the post and the resulting laughs.

Sweet!

Tom StineNo Gravatar  said
on October 9th, 2008 at 7:02 pm


@Psiplex Glad you loved Puppetji. He rocks. :-)


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