I often find it difficult for me to find time fro my spirit. As with most people I have a life (work, family). When we get busy it is the items deemed as luxuries that tend to be the first to suffer. So how do you find time for your spirit? Well, I'm not going to talk to you about how to time manage or get more out of your day. I'm not an expert in that but I will tell you about my experiences.
It should be evident from my last post that I am a writer. I am also a podcaster. Several years ago when I picked up writing again and then again last year when I started podcasting, I made a choice. I choose to make and dedicate time to those tasks. Now that meant that I had to give something up. It could be work (we all have bills to pay) and it wasn't going to be my family. So that left my other hobbies as the targets. Over the past several years the amount of TV that I watch has dropped dramatically. Also has the time I spend "playing" with my computer. I'm a technical guy and use to love spending hours exploring what I could get my computer to do. When I started this blog up again I thought about my time constraints. This time it was a lot harder. My writing and podcasting were staying, family was staying. That didn't leave a lot.
I then realised that the spirit doesn't need a lot of focused time. Yes if the spirit is important to you, it is good to make time just for it. The pay back will be high. But also we can add the spirit to everything in our lives; because in truth it is part of everything.
Remember, the purpose of this post is let you know that we all have more time than we think. We just need to be aware of how we are spending it. You can't honestly say you have not time and then spend time watching TV. So look at what you do and decided what is most important to you and you will find the time.
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Friday, March 02, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Spiritual Beliefs vs. Writing Fantasy
I doubt that I'm in a unique position where some of my hobbies and natural likes conflict with my spiritual beliefs. Every faith/belief system I have encountered would agree that killing is bad. Yet nearly all of us watch movies and TV shows with some kind of violence or other "unacceptable" behaviour. I do these things and I write. I write fantasy short stories and novels; and the next idea in my head is a Sci-fi. In my writing much like the movies and TV people get hurt, die and kill.
At first this might not seem like a big deal. However if you look back at my pervious posts you will see that as part of my beliefs thoughts can be as damaging as actions. Thinking bad things about someone is the same as saying it. But, how does this translate to Movies, TV and Books? That is something I've struggle with for some time. How can I say I believe one thing but go against it with my hobbies?
I am not willing to give up my writing. It is something I feel very strongly about and something that I enjoy. Writing has helped me through rough times. It is something that I feel is very important for me.
Again if you look back you will see that I am a believer of past lives. I believe that many of our stories, no matter how farfetched they may seem, have a basis in reality. They are events from our past lives translated in a way that we can relate to them in this life. This is the key to keeping my writing spiritual. Like thought, words and books have an energy about them; an energy given to them by the author and the readers. If the writer places a positive energy in the novel, regardless of what it says that energy will carry with it.
This is how I resolve the conflict with my writing. Spiritual books that can heal do not need to non-fiction books. I write/edit my novels and stories with an understanding where they come from, my past lives, and with the intent to heal myself of the wrongs I did in this life and to help others heal. It is by this method that I am able to write violence in a spiritual manner.
At first this might not seem like a big deal. However if you look back at my pervious posts you will see that as part of my beliefs thoughts can be as damaging as actions. Thinking bad things about someone is the same as saying it. But, how does this translate to Movies, TV and Books? That is something I've struggle with for some time. How can I say I believe one thing but go against it with my hobbies?
I am not willing to give up my writing. It is something I feel very strongly about and something that I enjoy. Writing has helped me through rough times. It is something that I feel is very important for me.
Again if you look back you will see that I am a believer of past lives. I believe that many of our stories, no matter how farfetched they may seem, have a basis in reality. They are events from our past lives translated in a way that we can relate to them in this life. This is the key to keeping my writing spiritual. Like thought, words and books have an energy about them; an energy given to them by the author and the readers. If the writer places a positive energy in the novel, regardless of what it says that energy will carry with it.
This is how I resolve the conflict with my writing. Spiritual books that can heal do not need to non-fiction books. I write/edit my novels and stories with an understanding where they come from, my past lives, and with the intent to heal myself of the wrongs I did in this life and to help others heal. It is by this method that I am able to write violence in a spiritual manner.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Life and the Spirit
I've mentioned this before but it seems that life often interferes with our spiritual life. I find that when I get busy I find that I slip back into my old patterns and let my spirit slide. This past couple of week have been like this but also better than normal. I found that over the weekend I was in touch with my intuition. This is the right direction. The ideal is that the spiritual habits are your default habits.
On another note I'm glad to say that this blog in about half a year has passed in traffic what my other blog did in two and half years.
I would also like to thank a few people who recently commented on some posts. The comments were really good and the type of comments I've been hoping for.
On another note I'm glad to say that this blog in about half a year has passed in traffic what my other blog did in two and half years.
I would also like to thank a few people who recently commented on some posts. The comments were really good and the type of comments I've been hoping for.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
My Childhood Monster
I have posted previously regarding monsters in my son's room. On the weekend (yes I have been intending on post this all week), I was putting my son to bed. He was laying on the floor looking under his dresser. He said two things as his looking under the dresser and pointed "monster" and "hand". Now this may not at first appear important but it had a big impact on me.
You see when I was young, like most kids, I had "monsters" in my room. My monsters took the form of hands that lived under my bed. The hands would try to grab me when if I ever got out of bed. Now her I was all these years later, laying on the the floor with my son, looking under his dresser and he was telling me he saw a hand.
This of course got me wondering. Was the monster he was seeing the same ones that tormented me as a child? Was this more proof to support my theory that the bogyman and other childhood monsters have a basis in fact?
We should be listening closer to what our children say to us when they are scared. Have an open mind and believe when they tell you about that monster in the corner. We have and we have armed my son with the weapons he need to send the monsters away.
You see when I was young, like most kids, I had "monsters" in my room. My monsters took the form of hands that lived under my bed. The hands would try to grab me when if I ever got out of bed. Now her I was all these years later, laying on the the floor with my son, looking under his dresser and he was telling me he saw a hand.
This of course got me wondering. Was the monster he was seeing the same ones that tormented me as a child? Was this more proof to support my theory that the bogyman and other childhood monsters have a basis in fact?
We should be listening closer to what our children say to us when they are scared. Have an open mind and believe when they tell you about that monster in the corner. We have and we have armed my son with the weapons he need to send the monsters away.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
The Cost of Spiritualism
I have long believed that Spiritualism and spiritual learning is best done in an open collaborative environment. Where people not only listen and learn but also teach. In reality most Spiritualism is done for a charge and profit.
Most churches and religious organizations charge you for their teachings. They may not call it a charge, it could be for donations or similar terms, but the fact is that you are expected to give them money in exchange for the spiritual knowledge and leadership that they are giving you.
Even if you decided to go it alone or avoid the organized religions you don't get away from the fee. You have books that are no cheaper than any other books. Don't fool yourself into thinking these writers and publishers are trying to teach you out of some noble cause. They are there to make a profit. Now I'm sure there are some that are there for noble reasons but for most it comes down to money. Then you have spiritual seminars and sessions. Again you pay to attend and more than what's require to pay for the hall.
I understand that these people are putting their time and effort into these things and you could easily justify the fact that they deserve to get paid for their efforts. In the end it comes down to "you can be saved, but only if you can pay."
Most of us think this mentality only exist in a select few, high profile, religious leaders but you can find it everywhere. The history of organized religions is not one of faith and helping but that of power and control.
This is one of the reasons I started this blog. To share what I have learn and in hopes that I might learn from those who comment here. That doesn't mean I wouldn't like to make money off this site. If I could put some money in my pocket from this effort I would. What I won't do however, is cut off this blog to those who can pay or charge from my posts. I would consider putting some Ads on the site or publishing a cheap POD or e-Book. I assure you however that this site is not a get rich scheme. In fact I don't expect that this site will ever pull in anything worth mentioning. I believe the spiritual truth is for everyone, it is not owned by one person. It is the right of everyone, not just those who can pay.
Most churches and religious organizations charge you for their teachings. They may not call it a charge, it could be for donations or similar terms, but the fact is that you are expected to give them money in exchange for the spiritual knowledge and leadership that they are giving you.
Even if you decided to go it alone or avoid the organized religions you don't get away from the fee. You have books that are no cheaper than any other books. Don't fool yourself into thinking these writers and publishers are trying to teach you out of some noble cause. They are there to make a profit. Now I'm sure there are some that are there for noble reasons but for most it comes down to money. Then you have spiritual seminars and sessions. Again you pay to attend and more than what's require to pay for the hall.
I understand that these people are putting their time and effort into these things and you could easily justify the fact that they deserve to get paid for their efforts. In the end it comes down to "you can be saved, but only if you can pay."
Most of us think this mentality only exist in a select few, high profile, religious leaders but you can find it everywhere. The history of organized religions is not one of faith and helping but that of power and control.
This is one of the reasons I started this blog. To share what I have learn and in hopes that I might learn from those who comment here. That doesn't mean I wouldn't like to make money off this site. If I could put some money in my pocket from this effort I would. What I won't do however, is cut off this blog to those who can pay or charge from my posts. I would consider putting some Ads on the site or publishing a cheap POD or e-Book. I assure you however that this site is not a get rich scheme. In fact I don't expect that this site will ever pull in anything worth mentioning. I believe the spiritual truth is for everyone, it is not owned by one person. It is the right of everyone, not just those who can pay.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Pandemic
Over the last while there has been a lot of discussion in the new regarding the Avian/Bird flu (H5N1) and a pandemic if the flu were to mutate to a human to human transmittable virus. Last night my wife and I had a discussion around this issue and some of what came out of that discussion I want to share here.
She asks, "Why are so many people worried about this?" My answer, "because over half of the people who have been infected with it have died." (115 Deaths in 205 cases, WHO).
She asks, "So that would mean that at least one of us would die? Does that no concern you?"My answer, "Not really."
So why don't I worry about a virus that possible could wipe out half the worlds population and could kill a lot of my family? Because I don't honestly thing it will. It's being watched very carefully and there is a lot of work going on to make sure it doesn't happen. Also it is not happening. I'm not one to worry until the event is on us.
That being said, my wife also asked if my beliefs had a part in my not worrying and they do. I know that dying is not a bad thing. Dying is just a transition and one I'm not scared of taking. If it was my family and not me that died would I not feel sad? Likely, but deep down I understand that they have continued their journey that the events that led to their deaths were part of a learning for them. I don't believe in mourning the dead. Mourning is for the living.
I also believe that all illnesses and other negative situations in our lives are caused on a spiritual/energetic level and not on the physical level. The reason you get sick is because of a spiritual lesson you need to learn, a karma you need to work our and a past life you need to release. If you are able to obtain you spiritual healing then the illnesses or situation will resolve itself in the manner that you spiritually require.
I believe that fear comes from the lack of knowledge and understanding. Fear comes from the unknown. A pandemic although may have unknown components to it, I know one a spiritual level where they come from and how to deal with them. There for no fear.
Even if you can not shine a physical light on something and understand it or tell how future events will unfold, if you shine your spiritual light on it, even though all the answer will not be there, you will understand and the fear will lift.
Spiritual understanding is the true source of understanding, the true way to remove fear from our lives and in the end the only understanding that matters.
She asks, "Why are so many people worried about this?" My answer, "because over half of the people who have been infected with it have died." (115 Deaths in 205 cases, WHO).
She asks, "So that would mean that at least one of us would die? Does that no concern you?"My answer, "Not really."
So why don't I worry about a virus that possible could wipe out half the worlds population and could kill a lot of my family? Because I don't honestly thing it will. It's being watched very carefully and there is a lot of work going on to make sure it doesn't happen. Also it is not happening. I'm not one to worry until the event is on us.
That being said, my wife also asked if my beliefs had a part in my not worrying and they do. I know that dying is not a bad thing. Dying is just a transition and one I'm not scared of taking. If it was my family and not me that died would I not feel sad? Likely, but deep down I understand that they have continued their journey that the events that led to their deaths were part of a learning for them. I don't believe in mourning the dead. Mourning is for the living.
I also believe that all illnesses and other negative situations in our lives are caused on a spiritual/energetic level and not on the physical level. The reason you get sick is because of a spiritual lesson you need to learn, a karma you need to work our and a past life you need to release. If you are able to obtain you spiritual healing then the illnesses or situation will resolve itself in the manner that you spiritually require.
I believe that fear comes from the lack of knowledge and understanding. Fear comes from the unknown. A pandemic although may have unknown components to it, I know one a spiritual level where they come from and how to deal with them. There for no fear.
Even if you can not shine a physical light on something and understand it or tell how future events will unfold, if you shine your spiritual light on it, even though all the answer will not be there, you will understand and the fear will lift.
Spiritual understanding is the true source of understanding, the true way to remove fear from our lives and in the end the only understanding that matters.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Finding time for the Spirit
As you might have noticed it has been a while since my last post. I recognize this but I'm not going to get into the habit of saying sorry because I don't post. After all I don't get paid for doing this and ultimately I write because I get enjoyment out of it and if I have to force it I think my posts will suffer and some times my real life gets in the way.
Many of us live what we consider to be busy lives. We struggle to find a balance between work, play, family and spirit. Each is important to us for different reasons so finding and justifying a balance can be very difficult. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been busier than normal and the number of my posts here has fallen off. As well, my focus on my spirit has fallen to side as well.
But it doesn't have to and in a way it doesn't truly fall to the side. After all our spirit should be and is part of our every day life. How we respond to traffic or a decision in not only logical and emotional but spiritual as well. We can keep spirit in our every day by bringing it into our every day. By that I don't mean going around telling all your co-workers your beliefs, but it is rather living them. When you respond to the traffic jam are you doing so in a spiritual way? For most of us it not likely. Well take that extra second and respond in the correct way. The same when you are faced with a decision, be it a moral decision or a more logical decision, take your spirit into account. It is a choice that spiritually sound?
Spiritually is more than saying we believe something. It is how we live our lives and treat those around us. It is apart of us. If what we do and what we say don't match than either out actions or words are lying.
Many of us live what we consider to be busy lives. We struggle to find a balance between work, play, family and spirit. Each is important to us for different reasons so finding and justifying a balance can be very difficult. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been busier than normal and the number of my posts here has fallen off. As well, my focus on my spirit has fallen to side as well.
But it doesn't have to and in a way it doesn't truly fall to the side. After all our spirit should be and is part of our every day life. How we respond to traffic or a decision in not only logical and emotional but spiritual as well. We can keep spirit in our every day by bringing it into our every day. By that I don't mean going around telling all your co-workers your beliefs, but it is rather living them. When you respond to the traffic jam are you doing so in a spiritual way? For most of us it not likely. Well take that extra second and respond in the correct way. The same when you are faced with a decision, be it a moral decision or a more logical decision, take your spirit into account. It is a choice that spiritually sound?
Spiritually is more than saying we believe something. It is how we live our lives and treat those around us. It is apart of us. If what we do and what we say don't match than either out actions or words are lying.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Our Place on the Other Side
In our physical bodies our ability to understand the "Other Side" or Higher Dimensions is limited. Part of what we are here to do is to learn enough so that we are capable of living permanently in these worlds. This maybe a little against logic since this is where our higher selves currently exist, but until we reach that point we can not live in the body we call our higher self or soul.
The higher worlds are worlds of energy. They are beyond our ability to truly understand and see, but yet many people visit these worlds for lessons and guidance. When we do this our minds create an interpretation of these worlds our mind can understand. This is why some people's visions of these worlds can be different and have both correct. This is also why we have similarities, because after all it is the same world.
I have two versions of the higher worlds depending on why I am there. I also have a version that I have out grown.
The first version of the higher world I had I first experienced well over ten years ago. It was a vast dark void. In the void was a table and two chairs that occupied the only lit area in the void. A light shone down on the table from an unknown source above. At this point I had not learned enough to bring the other worlds into focus, but I could communicate with my spirit guide while we sat at that table.
A few years ago two new versions surfaced. The first was a vast crystal city. It contains rooms for lessons, healing area, "living" areas for the souls and what we would call a temple. It is here where I have spoken to Angels and Arc-Angels. I have learned from them and they have helped me with healings and negative energies.
The last place is the most personal place. It is my spiritual place. It consists of a waterfall, about 20 feet tall, of silver that plunges into a small river. At the rivers bank is a bench at which I have often sat. Here I have spoken to souls more personally linked to me. It is here that I first spoke to my son, when my wife was just a few week pregnant. I still go there and have talked to my son's higher self as recently as a few week ago, he's now two and half. It was here I also spoke to the daughter we lost recently. She explained some of the reasons for the event that took place and told me that she was not returning. She has moved on and is actually my son's current spirit guide.
So please tell me, what does the other side and higher worlds look like to you. What is your spiritual sanctuary?
The higher worlds are worlds of energy. They are beyond our ability to truly understand and see, but yet many people visit these worlds for lessons and guidance. When we do this our minds create an interpretation of these worlds our mind can understand. This is why some people's visions of these worlds can be different and have both correct. This is also why we have similarities, because after all it is the same world.
I have two versions of the higher worlds depending on why I am there. I also have a version that I have out grown.
The first version of the higher world I had I first experienced well over ten years ago. It was a vast dark void. In the void was a table and two chairs that occupied the only lit area in the void. A light shone down on the table from an unknown source above. At this point I had not learned enough to bring the other worlds into focus, but I could communicate with my spirit guide while we sat at that table.
A few years ago two new versions surfaced. The first was a vast crystal city. It contains rooms for lessons, healing area, "living" areas for the souls and what we would call a temple. It is here where I have spoken to Angels and Arc-Angels. I have learned from them and they have helped me with healings and negative energies.
The last place is the most personal place. It is my spiritual place. It consists of a waterfall, about 20 feet tall, of silver that plunges into a small river. At the rivers bank is a bench at which I have often sat. Here I have spoken to souls more personally linked to me. It is here that I first spoke to my son, when my wife was just a few week pregnant. I still go there and have talked to my son's higher self as recently as a few week ago, he's now two and half. It was here I also spoke to the daughter we lost recently. She explained some of the reasons for the event that took place and told me that she was not returning. She has moved on and is actually my son's current spirit guide.
So please tell me, what does the other side and higher worlds look like to you. What is your spiritual sanctuary?
Friday, March 24, 2006
Respect and Believe
I have been light on the post the past but I'm not going to apologies for it. The fact is that sometimes this will happen. In life we are ultimately responsible for our own happiness and learning and no on else’s. This week I needed to spend energies on me and my family, but this is not what I wanted to post about today.
In my previous post I got a reply where the person wished me to walk "with god's love". Now I do not think I stated it before, but I don't not believe in a god; at least not the biblical god. In spite of this I welcomed the wish with the intent that it was given. I respect the person's right to believe in god and to ask their god to watch over and help other. I make similar requests just not to "god".
This got me thinking about people’s tolerances towards others beliefs. I think that most people expect that based on you race that you will follow a certain set of beliefs. If you are white then you Christian or similar religion, if you’re from the Middle East then you are Muslim or the like. When you break this religious image people can have a hard time; you are breaking the image they have built of you. I do not judge people based on their beliefs, in fact I love meeting someone who is open about their beliefs and is willing to discuss beliefs with me. This does not mean that one tries to convert the other, but that you understand the other person’s belief. I find great value in understanding what others believe and why.
I think that if more people were accepting of other people’s right to believe differently we would be a lot better off. I look around the world I see so much fighting and killing going on because of differences in beliefs. There are few religions in the world today that don't teach peace and love. Let us lay down our arms, open our ears and our hearts. Then maybe we have a hope of peace.
In my previous post I got a reply where the person wished me to walk "with god's love". Now I do not think I stated it before, but I don't not believe in a god; at least not the biblical god. In spite of this I welcomed the wish with the intent that it was given. I respect the person's right to believe in god and to ask their god to watch over and help other. I make similar requests just not to "god".
This got me thinking about people’s tolerances towards others beliefs. I think that most people expect that based on you race that you will follow a certain set of beliefs. If you are white then you Christian or similar religion, if you’re from the Middle East then you are Muslim or the like. When you break this religious image people can have a hard time; you are breaking the image they have built of you. I do not judge people based on their beliefs, in fact I love meeting someone who is open about their beliefs and is willing to discuss beliefs with me. This does not mean that one tries to convert the other, but that you understand the other person’s belief. I find great value in understanding what others believe and why.
I think that if more people were accepting of other people’s right to believe differently we would be a lot better off. I look around the world I see so much fighting and killing going on because of differences in beliefs. There are few religions in the world today that don't teach peace and love. Let us lay down our arms, open our ears and our hearts. Then maybe we have a hope of peace.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Loss and Sympathy
Last Friday my wife and I went through quite an ordeal. I don't want to cover it all here, but you can see the full story on my personal blog here.
The events themselves had hard moments as would be expected but, both my wife and I were quick to accept and understand the situation. There are still some physically healing, but the more important emotional and spiritual healings are complete.
The hardest thing to deal with now is other people’s responses. There are no ways of avoiding telling people what happened. I mean we told people we were expecting we now have to tell them we are not. After that comes the well wishes, prayers and sympathy.
I have posted in past my beliefs on prayer, here, so if you’re considering praying for my wife and/or I please read it first.
But, what can you do about it. There are some people I feel OK with explaining my belief to, but most would not understand. There is a fine line between support, understanding and help, and sympathy and harm. Now I don't believe anyone is intending to cause us harm, but they don't understand the nature of the energy they are sending out.
My wife is getting more tired over the past few days. I believe that this is caused by the increasing number of people sending sympathy her way. Sherry a writing friend of mine posted that she was sending love. This is along the right lines. Send a spiritual hug, ask for the person to be help and then know that the help is there is the person needs it.
Over the next little while my posts maybe few. I know you will understand, and help us by not sending prayers and just asking the angels and higher spirits to help us when we need it.
The events themselves had hard moments as would be expected but, both my wife and I were quick to accept and understand the situation. There are still some physically healing, but the more important emotional and spiritual healings are complete.
The hardest thing to deal with now is other people’s responses. There are no ways of avoiding telling people what happened. I mean we told people we were expecting we now have to tell them we are not. After that comes the well wishes, prayers and sympathy.
I have posted in past my beliefs on prayer, here, so if you’re considering praying for my wife and/or I please read it first.
But, what can you do about it. There are some people I feel OK with explaining my belief to, but most would not understand. There is a fine line between support, understanding and help, and sympathy and harm. Now I don't believe anyone is intending to cause us harm, but they don't understand the nature of the energy they are sending out.
My wife is getting more tired over the past few days. I believe that this is caused by the increasing number of people sending sympathy her way. Sherry a writing friend of mine posted that she was sending love. This is along the right lines. Send a spiritual hug, ask for the person to be help and then know that the help is there is the person needs it.
Over the next little while my posts maybe few. I know you will understand, and help us by not sending prayers and just asking the angels and higher spirits to help us when we need it.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
The Truth
A lot of religious go on that they will tell you the truth or show you the path. My belief is that no one can teach the one true path. I don't believe that at the level of spiritual development that we are at on this world that we can even truly understand the whole "Truth".
Now this might sound confusing coming from someone who has their own spiritual blog. You might ask "Are you not trying to tell us the truth?" The answer is no, I am not here to say what I say here is the "Truth".
Here I will tell you "My Truth". I believe that this is what we need to find in this world/life. We must find our own truths and not the truths that we are told to follow. Now in some of my posts this may appear to be what I am doing, but I will state now that all that is posted here is my truth. My hope is that some will learn from what I have to say and it will help them find their truth. I also hope to have many comments that will challenge what I have to say and ask questions. In that I hope to find the holes and mistakes in my truth. In this way we will all become close to the real "Truth"
Now this might sound confusing coming from someone who has their own spiritual blog. You might ask "Are you not trying to tell us the truth?" The answer is no, I am not here to say what I say here is the "Truth".
Here I will tell you "My Truth". I believe that this is what we need to find in this world/life. We must find our own truths and not the truths that we are told to follow. Now in some of my posts this may appear to be what I am doing, but I will state now that all that is posted here is my truth. My hope is that some will learn from what I have to say and it will help them find their truth. I also hope to have many comments that will challenge what I have to say and ask questions. In that I hope to find the holes and mistakes in my truth. In this way we will all become close to the real "Truth"
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
The Right to Believe
I came across an interesting posting which posed the question do we really have the " Freedom To Decide" our beliefs?
In much on of the world today we have laws that give us the right to free speech and the rights to religious freedom. This means that under the law we cannot be persecuted for our beliefs. But, does this give us religious freedom?
Look around the world today and you will as much hate and fighting between religious groups. Take the great tragedy of 911 as an example. A small group of terrorists, who claim to fight for a religious group, attack and destroyed two buildings and killed many lives. After the attack many turned their anger not only to the small group that was responsible, but towards any who followed the same faith the terrorists claimed to be fighting for. Government even follow suite harassing anyone with the wrong colour skin. Is this the right of religious freedom?
I believe that spiritually and belief is a personal thing, but there is one belief systems that I hold closest to and occasionally attend their groups. I tend to be reluctant to give people the name of the group because the information on the web is not accurate, at least not to the group I attend. The group is often considered a UFO cult, but in reality it is not. Most people say that the group is a bunch of wakos or worse, but the people in the group are intelligent people who I am proud to call my friends.
I'd like to think that most people are tolerant, but we are still ignorant of each others beliefs. Religion is one of the things you don't talk about. Through ignorance suspicion and hate are formed. We fear the unknown and the unfamiliar. I encourage everyone to make religion one of the things we do talk about, learn what other believe, why they believe it, and how they practise it. You don't have to believe what I or anyone else believes, but understand and respect their beliefs and their right to believe it.
In much on of the world today we have laws that give us the right to free speech and the rights to religious freedom. This means that under the law we cannot be persecuted for our beliefs. But, does this give us religious freedom?
Look around the world today and you will as much hate and fighting between religious groups. Take the great tragedy of 911 as an example. A small group of terrorists, who claim to fight for a religious group, attack and destroyed two buildings and killed many lives. After the attack many turned their anger not only to the small group that was responsible, but towards any who followed the same faith the terrorists claimed to be fighting for. Government even follow suite harassing anyone with the wrong colour skin. Is this the right of religious freedom?
I believe that spiritually and belief is a personal thing, but there is one belief systems that I hold closest to and occasionally attend their groups. I tend to be reluctant to give people the name of the group because the information on the web is not accurate, at least not to the group I attend. The group is often considered a UFO cult, but in reality it is not. Most people say that the group is a bunch of wakos or worse, but the people in the group are intelligent people who I am proud to call my friends.
I'd like to think that most people are tolerant, but we are still ignorant of each others beliefs. Religion is one of the things you don't talk about. Through ignorance suspicion and hate are formed. We fear the unknown and the unfamiliar. I encourage everyone to make religion one of the things we do talk about, learn what other believe, why they believe it, and how they practise it. You don't have to believe what I or anyone else believes, but understand and respect their beliefs and their right to believe it.
Sunday, January 30, 2005
What the Bleep
Yesterday was a busy day for me. My mother-in-law was watching the boy, so my wife and I did a cleaning of the house. My wife said she was hosting a Baby group today and wanted to clean the house; so it was a bigger cleaning than normal. Then yesterday afternoon the neighbour/editor and I went out to see a movie at a small book store/restaurant/theatre here call The Book Shelf. The movie was really good it was called "What the Bleep". It's a movie on Quantum Physics, but it is nothing like you would expect. It's really good and I recommend you go see it. I'm planning on posting something on it because it was really interesting and is something I'd like to share.
So anyway, when we get home the neighbour says she wants to come it and see if the boy is back. I don't think much of it; she always comes over to see him. So I step in the door and see my wife and her parents standing there. No surprise there, they would often stay a little while after dropping the boy off. Then I notice that there is a whole group of people there yelling "Surprise".
My wife was having a party for my 30th birthday (which was at the beginning of the month). It was a lot of fun. Some friends of mine who I don't get to see very often were there, along with a few other good friends and family. I was completely caught off guard. Apparently I'm oblivious, but I'm glad because it was a really good surprise.
So anyway, when we get home the neighbour says she wants to come it and see if the boy is back. I don't think much of it; she always comes over to see him. So I step in the door and see my wife and her parents standing there. No surprise there, they would often stay a little while after dropping the boy off. Then I notice that there is a whole group of people there yelling "Surprise".
My wife was having a party for my 30th birthday (which was at the beginning of the month). It was a lot of fun. Some friends of mine who I don't get to see very often were there, along with a few other good friends and family. I was completely caught off guard. Apparently I'm oblivious, but I'm glad because it was a really good surprise.
