What ever it is that you believe it is the right thing for you. That doesn't mean that it is universally right or the truth, but it is what you need to believe. Off the top of my head I can think of four different groups of belief systems: Organized Religions, Own Religion, No Religion or Spiritual Explorer.
Organized Religions are what you would expect. These are all the well know and not so well know religious groups. The bases for this group is that the group believes basically the same thing. Their might be some minor deviations and some in the group that question the faith, but over all they believe in basically the same thing and there is normally some doctrine. They believe their faith is fact and would be difficult to get them to believe something else.
Own Religions are when the person develops their own belief system. Usually buy taking bits and pieces from various religions or by using an organized religion as a base. Then may use some doctrine but also may not. They believe their faith is fact and would be difficult to get them to believe something else.
No Religion are when the person does not believe in anything specific. Generally these are people who fell no drive to seek out a faith or belief system. They are happy living out their lives without thinking about or believing in anything.
Spiritual Explorer are the people who are searching for the answers. This is the group that I put myself into. These people actively search for the truth and often discuss belief systems. They are open to all faiths but follow none. It is likely they have created a form of their own faith but it is not static and grows and changes over time as they learn and grow.
Regardless of which one of these you are, it is the right thing. We are all on our own paths and what is right for one is not right for another. I welcome all here and as a Spiritual Explorer I will listen to what you have to say and grow my own beliefs. I hope that this site can help other Spiritual Explorer in their search for the truth.
Showing posts with label Truth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Truth. Show all posts
Friday, August 18, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
What is Good?
In my last post I was questioning the balance of universe and I happy that I touched a cord in a couple of readers. To continue this I have the question what is Good and what is Evil. In may religions it is rather simple; there are rules written down that tell you what you are suppose to do and what you are not allowed to do.
I think however that reality does not match the simple black and white, words in print answer. So I ask you what do you think determine what is good and what is bad?
One could argue that killing is not bad. After all by killing someone are you not releasing their soul either to their god or to what ever other world you might believe in? Most people believe that we are better off in the after life than we are here so isn't killing someone just like buying them a nice vacation?
On the other side one could argue that killing is bad. That you are not only physically harming the person but also potential harming their soul and most would agree you are harming your own. You are robbing them of all the things they could have experienced had they lived.
Does the universe understand good and evil? Are we better off in the after life for having been "good". I do believe we are. I do believe that our actions impact us on a spiritual level, but if this is the case how is good and bad determined? There has to be more than what's written in a book. But, I guess in the end it come down to each persons beliefs and faith.
The universal truth is out there, but are we ready to see it?
I think however that reality does not match the simple black and white, words in print answer. So I ask you what do you think determine what is good and what is bad?
One could argue that killing is not bad. After all by killing someone are you not releasing their soul either to their god or to what ever other world you might believe in? Most people believe that we are better off in the after life than we are here so isn't killing someone just like buying them a nice vacation?
On the other side one could argue that killing is bad. That you are not only physically harming the person but also potential harming their soul and most would agree you are harming your own. You are robbing them of all the things they could have experienced had they lived.
Does the universe understand good and evil? Are we better off in the after life for having been "good". I do believe we are. I do believe that our actions impact us on a spiritual level, but if this is the case how is good and bad determined? There has to be more than what's written in a book. But, I guess in the end it come down to each persons beliefs and faith.
The universal truth is out there, but are we ready to see it?
Friday, August 04, 2006
Balance
I have always believed in a balanced universe. That the positive (good) energies are balanced out by the negative (bad) energies. As we grow and become more positive the negative energies have less effect on us. I also believe that our goals are to ascend, for the lack of a better term to the higher dimensions.
Last night however this got me thinking. If it is possible to ascend in the positive direction could someone ascend in the negative direction? Is this where demons and such come from. Are they more than the near mindless sub-astrals I've talked about before?
I know in the past that there has been a battle between the positive and negative energies. This is what the bible has documented as the battle between heaven and hell. A battle that most of us are stuck between today.
I questioned on if it was equally valid to ascend to the negative energy? What is it the makes the positive energies better than the negative ones?
As I learn more about the universe and myself I can understand more, but it opens so many question. I know in my heart that for me ascension to the positive energy to the light is the right path for me, but are there people and souls out there where the path to the negative energies and to the dark is the right path? If so what does that mean for us on our spiritual path?
I know this is a little different than my normal post but it was just something that I need to put out there. I think that this could make an interesting discussion point and I hope you put your thought in.
Last night however this got me thinking. If it is possible to ascend in the positive direction could someone ascend in the negative direction? Is this where demons and such come from. Are they more than the near mindless sub-astrals I've talked about before?
I know in the past that there has been a battle between the positive and negative energies. This is what the bible has documented as the battle between heaven and hell. A battle that most of us are stuck between today.
I questioned on if it was equally valid to ascend to the negative energy? What is it the makes the positive energies better than the negative ones?
As I learn more about the universe and myself I can understand more, but it opens so many question. I know in my heart that for me ascension to the positive energy to the light is the right path for me, but are there people and souls out there where the path to the negative energies and to the dark is the right path? If so what does that mean for us on our spiritual path?
I know this is a little different than my normal post but it was just something that I need to put out there. I think that this could make an interesting discussion point and I hope you put your thought in.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Looking Outside
One of the most common situations that I see is people that are looking for their spiritual answers from an outside source. Now this doesn't mean that you can not learn from others only that the only place that you can find the "truth" is within yourself. It is common for people to focus so much on finding answers outside that they forget to look inside and find out what there own spirit is telling them. As I have stated before I don't think that we can understand the whole truth on the physical plane and thus each of our truths our incomplete and thus have some flaws.
I have seen people who rely so much on someone else's vision of the truth or their skills in healing or psychic knowledge of our past lives or future. In reality this is not where the answers about or past of future lie. No one else can truly heal us. At some point in order to develop spiritually we must stand up and say, that I can do all these things myself, I have all the answers that I need inside and I don't need to follow someone else.
As always I add that I think there are still things we can learn from each other and that by sharing what we know about the "truth" with each other, we all get a little closer to the real "truth"
I have seen people who rely so much on someone else's vision of the truth or their skills in healing or psychic knowledge of our past lives or future. In reality this is not where the answers about or past of future lie. No one else can truly heal us. At some point in order to develop spiritually we must stand up and say, that I can do all these things myself, I have all the answers that I need inside and I don't need to follow someone else.
As always I add that I think there are still things we can learn from each other and that by sharing what we know about the "truth" with each other, we all get a little closer to the real "truth"
Sunday, July 02, 2006
The Creator
Many faiths are based around a creator. A person or being that made everything we know including all the living things. The creator or the creation of the universe is one of the critical things in religions, but I ask is it truly important. Most scientists are now ignoring or at least recognizing that knowing what happened before the big bang it something that we can know. Basically that time started with the big bang. At this point most faiths have dropped the idea that the world was just dropped into existence in its current state and believe that the creator initiated the big bang and directed its development.
I have never been one to believe in a traditional god. It has long been my belief that any being powerful enough to create the universe and in the case of the bible be perfect, isn't really going to care if I believe in them and that if they are going to judge me in the after life that it will not be based on if I went to the right church or prayed to the right god. They will judge me on how I lived my life.
That being said I don't believe that we are judge in this way, not by a higher being. Higher beings know enough not the judge other and approach others with an understanding. It is though here on this world that judge other and ourselves. Where we go after we die is more dependants on how much we have learned; have we learned enough that we can live on the higher planes? If not, then we come back to do more learning.
One of my favorite explanations for life and the universe comes for the TV show "Babylon 5". In the show one of the groups tells the one of the main characters that we are "Manifestations of the universe trying to understand itself." Now I don't think that it’s this simple or that we are just what we are now, but it is close.
I believe that we are children of the universe. I believe that procreation and spiritual development are two of the natural driving forces. The universe itself is no different. It like us continues to grow as we do. At some point in the future we ourselves will grow to the point where the universe was at the big bang. At that point we will create out own universe and continue our journey.
I have never been one to believe in a traditional god. It has long been my belief that any being powerful enough to create the universe and in the case of the bible be perfect, isn't really going to care if I believe in them and that if they are going to judge me in the after life that it will not be based on if I went to the right church or prayed to the right god. They will judge me on how I lived my life.
That being said I don't believe that we are judge in this way, not by a higher being. Higher beings know enough not the judge other and approach others with an understanding. It is though here on this world that judge other and ourselves. Where we go after we die is more dependants on how much we have learned; have we learned enough that we can live on the higher planes? If not, then we come back to do more learning.
One of my favorite explanations for life and the universe comes for the TV show "Babylon 5". In the show one of the groups tells the one of the main characters that we are "Manifestations of the universe trying to understand itself." Now I don't think that it’s this simple or that we are just what we are now, but it is close.
I believe that we are children of the universe. I believe that procreation and spiritual development are two of the natural driving forces. The universe itself is no different. It like us continues to grow as we do. At some point in the future we ourselves will grow to the point where the universe was at the big bang. At that point we will create out own universe and continue our journey.
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.
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?
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"
