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Dad,
I feel empathy for your plight in bringing about your vision. Please do not be tricked into believing that your obstacles are real. As you know, these are things which you have created to learn about yourself, develop yourself, and understand yourself. You are God, just as I am God, as we are all God, whether we realize it or not
Please do not lose sight that the "evil" of the world, or "reality", is nothing more than what you accept or project into the illusion that "individuals" believe to be "reality". As you know, as all great seers have known, there is nothing...only everything. The delusional is only possible from the false perspective of the "ego". Even the masters have fallen victim to "their" false sense of separation from everything, or God. It is this false viewpoint which makes "us" experience lack, evil, pain, etc, and all that is needed to make those things magically disappear is to return to the correct viewpoint observed when you are everything, or God. You, and I and everyone else, are like projectors which emit a "viewpoint", which is just a false image distorted by ego and self, onto a screen in which we call "reality". You are God, banish the obstacles that you create on this "reality" by banishing them from your inner self. This "reality", is only a reflection of the "reality" which you create within your consciousness. But you know that
And I know that you know that! So please don't allow these self-created delusions get you down, that is a path to a downward spiral. You are God, you can do anything, you can project any image that you wish upon that screen of "reality".
Don't worry about the Children Daddy. I think that they are more ready for the Truth then perhaps they ever were. As a seer, you are at a much better time to teach than many of the masters of more darkened times. I don't think that parables are necessary in this age. We are fast approaching the time when they will all realize that the reality that we have all created together is self-destructive and foolish given the power and Truth that We are all God. Hell, even the "scientists" are begrudgingly admitting to the Truth, although they try to cover it up with "string-theory" and "alternate universes" or dimensions. They have done experiments which have conclusively shown interconnection through time and space of "matter". LOL Give the Children the Word....they may be more ready than you believe.
Just do it Daddy! The Children ARE ready to understand...even if they are frightful to accept the Truth and "lose" their smallness and insignificance. LOL Their will always be a certain number of those who choose to be lost in the wilderness of delusion because they are comfortable being "victims" or "guests" in "reality", but now, perhaps more than ever, their are many waiting at the treeline simply waiting for a seer to beckon them to emerge from the darkness.
You will do all that you need to, achieve all that you desire, destroy all of the obstacles that you have created...if ye have but the faith of a mustard seed LOL
Tom
I feel empathy for your plight in bringing about your vision. Please do not be tricked into believing that your obstacles are real. As you know, these are things which you have created to learn about yourself, develop yourself, and understand yourself. You are God, just as I am God, as we are all God, whether we realize it or not
Please do not lose sight that the "evil" of the world, or "reality", is nothing more than what you accept or project into the illusion that "individuals" believe to be "reality". As you know, as all great seers have known, there is nothing...only everything. The delusional is only possible from the false perspective of the "ego". Even the masters have fallen victim to "their" false sense of separation from everything, or God. It is this false viewpoint which makes "us" experience lack, evil, pain, etc, and all that is needed to make those things magically disappear is to return to the correct viewpoint observed when you are everything, or God. You, and I and everyone else, are like projectors which emit a "viewpoint", which is just a false image distorted by ego and self, onto a screen in which we call "reality". You are God, banish the obstacles that you create on this "reality" by banishing them from your inner self. This "reality", is only a reflection of the "reality" which you create within your consciousness. But you know that
And I know that you know that! So please don't allow these self-created delusions get you down, that is a path to a downward spiral. You are God, you can do anything, you can project any image that you wish upon that screen of "reality".
Don't worry about the Children Daddy. I think that they are more ready for the Truth then perhaps they ever were. As a seer, you are at a much better time to teach than many of the masters of more darkened times. I don't think that parables are necessary in this age. We are fast approaching the time when they will all realize that the reality that we have all created together is self-destructive and foolish given the power and Truth that We are all God. Hell, even the "scientists" are begrudgingly admitting to the Truth, although they try to cover it up with "string-theory" and "alternate universes" or dimensions.
They have done experiments which have conclusively shown interconnection through time and space of "matter". LOL Give the Children the Word....they may be more ready than you believe. Just do it Daddy! The Children ARE ready to understand...even if they are frightful to accept the Truth and "lose" their smallness and insignificance. LOL Their will always be a certain number of those who choose to be lost in the wilderness of delusion because they are comfortable being "victims" or "guests" in "reality", but now, perhaps more than ever, their are many waiting at the treeline simply waiting for a seer to beckon them to emerge from the darkness.
You will do all that you need to, achieve all that you desire, destroy all of the obstacles that you have created...if ye have but the faith of a mustard seed LOL
Tom
Tom,
I am completely delighted to read the great wisdom you shared here! You are right on. You are indeed right on the money with your statement of:We are fast approaching the time when they will all realize that the reality that we have all created together is self-destructive and foolish given the power and Truth that We are all God.
Indeed, the time for this is coming this year. In the course of probably the next two months we will see it start on a planetary-wide basis. First will come news of VERY wide-spread arrests of the powers that were, AKA the Illuminati, Dark Agenda, World Controllers, etc. These people are all being rounded up over the next couple of months so that they can no longer interfere with the unfoldment of the divine plan for this planet. Next will come the news of a "new" financial system that has already been set up, based in precious metals. This new system will replace the old fiat money system that is and has been for years: Bankrupt. We will also learn of a VAST planetary abundance that will allow each one of us to have more than enough money. With this vast abundance, we will heal the entire planet of any lack. Along with these announcements will come deeper, more far-reaching revelations concerning the disclosure of our benevolent space family that is here helping us to secure the arrests of the Dark Agenda and clean up our polluted planet.
This is just the very tip of the iceberg. This year will see ALL this happen and much, much more! Get ready for a wild ride and most importantly: Do NOT go into fear. All of this stuff is going to affect us in very, very positive ways. When the announcements start, I will be around to remind everyone not to go into fear. These changes have been on-going, quietly in the background for over 50 years. There will be no challenges that we cannot surmount together.
Dan
I am completely delighted to read the great wisdom you shared here! You are right on. You are indeed right on the money with your statement of:We are fast approaching the time when they will all realize that the reality that we have all created together is self-destructive and foolish given the power and Truth that We are all God.
Indeed, the time for this is coming this year. In the course of probably the next two months we will see it start on a planetary-wide basis. First will come news of VERY wide-spread arrests of the powers that were, AKA the Illuminati, Dark Agenda, World Controllers, etc. These people are all being rounded up over the next couple of months so that they can no longer interfere with the unfoldment of the divine plan for this planet. Next will come the news of a "new" financial system that has already been set up, based in precious metals. This new system will replace the old fiat money system that is and has been for years: Bankrupt. We will also learn of a VAST planetary abundance that will allow each one of us to have more than enough money. With this vast abundance, we will heal the entire planet of any lack. Along with these announcements will come deeper, more far-reaching revelations concerning the disclosure of our benevolent space family that is here helping us to secure the arrests of the Dark Agenda and clean up our polluted planet.
This is just the very tip of the iceberg. This year will see ALL this happen and much, much more! Get ready for a wild ride and most importantly: Do NOT go into fear. All of this stuff is going to affect us in very, very positive ways. When the announcements start, I will be around to remind everyone not to go into fear. These changes have been on-going, quietly in the background for over 50 years. There will be no challenges that we cannot surmount together.
Dan
irspow;475351 said:Dad,
I feel empathy for your plight in bringing about your vision. Please do not be tricked into believing that your obstacles are real. As you know, these are things which you have created to learn about yourself, develop yourself, and understand yourself. You are God, just as I am God, as we are all God, whether we realize it or not
Please do not lose sight that the "evil" of the world, or "reality", is nothing more than what you accept or project into the illusion that "individuals" believe to be "reality". As you know, as all great seers have known, there is nothing...only everything. The delusional is only possible from the false perspective of the "ego". Even the masters have fallen victim to "their" false sense of separation from everything, or God. It is this false viewpoint which makes "us" experience lack, evil, pain, etc, and all that is needed to make those things magically disappear is to return to the correct viewpoint observed when you are everything, or God. You, and I and everyone else, are like projectors which emit a "viewpoint", which is just a false image distorted by ego and self, onto a screen in which we call "reality". You are God, banish the obstacles that you create on this "reality" by banishing them from your inner self. This "reality", is only a reflection of the "reality" which you create within your consciousness. But you know that
And I know that you know that! So please don't allow these self-created delusions get you down, that is a path to a downward spiral. You are God, you can do anything, you can project any image that you wish upon that screen of "reality".
Don't worry about the Children Daddy. I think that they are more ready for the Truth then perhaps they ever were. As a seer, you are at a much better time to teach than many of the masters of more darkened times. I don't think that parables are necessary in this age. We are fast approaching the time when they will all realize that the reality that we have all created together is self-destructive and foolish given the power and Truth that We are all God. Hell, even the "scientists" are begrudgingly admitting to the Truth, although they try to cover it up with "string-theory" and "alternate universes" or dimensions.
Just do it Daddy! The Children ARE ready to understand...even if they are frightful to accept the Truth and "lose" their smallness and insignificance. LOL Their will always be a certain number of those who choose to be lost in the wilderness of delusion because they are comfortable being "victims" or "guests" in "reality", but now, perhaps more than ever, their are many waiting at the treeline simply waiting for a seer to beckon them to emerge from the darkness.
You will do all that you need to, achieve all that you desire, destroy all of the obstacles that you have created...if ye have but the faith of a mustard seed LOL
Tom
Jim-podiatrist;475278 said:
There will not be any separation and it is too soon for you to have any kind of concerns because you still are in the dark to the beliefs AB has....they have not been made public. I suggest taking part in the things you desire and not taking part in those you fear. AB will be more like a small club than a massive congregation.
MAXAMEYES;475296 said:
I wish I was on my Computer but so I could type more but I will respond the best I can. Men fear religion because they have a misconceptions that they may be giving up something for a gift they may never receive. I understand this fear and deal with it in the real world everyday. My hope is that through our example and the gifts we receive will be enough for some to take the jump. It is not a church of sacrifice, it is a temple of Giving and receiving. Some may never partake but some never took from [words=http://www.mattersofsize.com/join-now.html]MOS[/words] and we are giving away penis! As the book say, he will separated them at his right and left side...hopefully people will give our brand of belief a chance. I will post more on this when I arrive home...sorry for spelling and such
MAXAMEYES;475319 said:
I too am boggled and hope that AB become more clear for me
. This is a leap of faith in the highest order...I am going moment to moment but I am keeping very clear track this time. I will start putting some of these words in the blog tonight.
irspow;475351 said:Dad,
I feel empathy for your plight in bringing about your vision. Please do not be tricked into believing that your obstacles are real. As you know, these are things which you have created to learn about yourself, develop yourself, and understand yourself. You are God, just as I am God, as we are all God, whether we realize it or not
Please do not lose sight that the "evil" of the world, or "reality", is nothing more than what you accept or project into the illusion that "individuals" believe to be "reality". As you know, as all great seers have known, there is nothing...only everything. The delusional is only possible from the false perspective of the "ego". Even the masters have fallen victim to "their" false sense of separation from everything, or God. It is this false viewpoint which makes "us" experience lack, evil, pain, etc, and all that is needed to make those things magically disappear is to return to the correct viewpoint observed when you are everything, or God. You, and I and everyone else, are like projectors which emit a "viewpoint", which is just a false image distorted by ego and self, onto a screen in which we call "reality". You are God, banish the obstacles that you create on this "reality" by banishing them from your inner self. This "reality", is only a reflection of the "reality" which you create within your consciousness. But you know that
And I know that you know that! So please don't allow these self-created delusions get you down, that is a path to a downward spiral. You are God, you can do anything, you can project any image that you wish upon that screen of "reality".
Don't worry about the Children Daddy. I think that they are more ready for the Truth then perhaps they ever were. As a seer, you are at a much better time to teach than many of the masters of more darkened times. I don't think that parables are necessary in this age. We are fast approaching the time when they will all realize that the reality that we have all created together is self-destructive and foolish given the power and Truth that We are all God. Hell, even the "scientists" are begrudgingly admitting to the Truth, although they try to cover it up with "string-theory" and "alternate universes" or dimensions.
Just do it Daddy! The Children ARE ready to understand...even if they are frightful to accept the Truth and "lose" their smallness and insignificance. LOL Their will always be a certain number of those who choose to be lost in the wilderness of delusion because they are comfortable being "victims" or "guests" in "reality", but now, perhaps more than ever, their are many waiting at the treeline simply waiting for a seer to beckon them to emerge from the darkness.
You will do all that you need to, achieve all that you desire, destroy all of the obstacles that you have created...if ye have but the faith of a mustard seed LOL
Tom
You brought me to the brink of tears....your words will ring in my mind now and forever in this forever present moment....peace and love for the one!
Dan_Clizer;475354 said:
Hey Dan,
Do you know of something that I have not seen? The Rothschild Plantation is about to topple? While that would revolutionize the human society for sure, it would be but a tiny step in the overall transformation of the Cattle into the Gods that They truly are. A tiny step that I eagerly await though!
LOLFull transformation into Our true state of omnipotence and omniscience however will require more than economic and social freedom alone. We need to also be freed from Our self-created bondage of our "soul" or "consciousness" as well. Give a unhappy or stifled consciousness every material good in the world and complete freedom to play with those materials and you will still a deprived and painful consciousness or "existence". See the common suicidal and self-destructive tendencies of the completely wealthy with virtually complete freedom to do whatever they wish. These freedoms of social and economic concerns are but a tiny piece of Salvation for the consciousness. It is only when the consciousness is free and uninhibited that the "soul" is truly "happy".
But I will be dancing in the streets as the most evil and vile of all entities are yanked from their thrones of arbitrary power. However, we can not indulge in the petty and self-destructive characteristics, seeking power, vengeance, of those whom we wish to see removed from power. We must remember that they are not really "evil" but merely unaware of the Truth. They are simply scared of the prospect of their own demise or lack, and so have set out to do what they thought was in their best interest. They work with faulty premises, not real "evil". They have "good intentions" given their perspective. Just because their perspective is distorted, as all of ours are, does not make them sinister by nature, just controlled by faulty foundational beliefs. "Good" and "evil" do not really exist, they are only interchangeable labels applied from various limited viewpoints.
So while I will celebrate the end of the social/economic collapse of all so-called "societies", I will harbor no hatred for those who simply used the rules of said "societies" for their own benefit or advantage. That was the "game", or reality, in which they were told they had to play. I cannot indulge in hating the false emperors simply because they played the game as best that they could. Yes, I will dance and celebrate as they collapse on the very floor of the Church that they built, but I will not throw stones upon them for "revenge" at my inability or unwillingness to play the same game as they have so successfully.
Please PM me about the impending fall of the House of Rothschild! I am intrigued at the prospect of its impending collapse, but have not seen any evidence of such. (If anything, I see more and more consolidation of power and an increasing rate of control over the Cattle all over the world.) Are we talking anarcho-capitalism, pure objectivism, libertarianism or what? Or are you speaking more along the lines of say, the Venus Project? Which scares the crap out of me completely. Studied it closely, like the "economics" of it, but the "collective totalitarianism" of it is horrifying to say the least. (Seems more like a Communist's wet dream than anything else all things considered
) Yes, please PM me details or signs of the end of the Rothschild Age because they seem only to be getting exponentially stronger not weaker lately.Tom
Hi Tom,
Yes, I can see how it would appear as though the Dark Agenda is still in control. Its 'smoke and mirrors'. Unfortunately most of the media is bought and paid for by the Illuminati (new world order). But, I can tell you after getting ten years of near daily updates and daily research myself, the Illuminati have very recently been defeated and the planet is now free! The coming announcements will make ALL of this extremely clear. I will indeed PM you with more details and some links so you can get more info.
Dan
Yes, I can see how it would appear as though the Dark Agenda is still in control. Its 'smoke and mirrors'. Unfortunately most of the media is bought and paid for by the Illuminati (new world order). But, I can tell you after getting ten years of near daily updates and daily research myself, the Illuminati have very recently been defeated and the planet is now free! The coming announcements will make ALL of this extremely clear. I will indeed PM you with more details and some links so you can get more info.
Dan
irspow;475363 said:Hey Dan,
Do you know of something that I have not seen? The Rothschild Plantation is about to topple? While that would revolutionize the human society for sure, it would be but a tiny step in the overall transformation of the Cattle into the Gods that They truly are. A tiny step that I eagerly await though!
Full transformation into Our true state of omnipotence and omniscience however will require more than economic and social freedom alone. We need to also be freed from Our self-created bondage of our "soul" or "consciousness" as well. Give a unhappy or stifled consciousness every material good in the world and complete freedom to play with those materials and you will still a deprived and painful consciousness or "existence". See the common suicidal and self-destructive tendencies of the completely wealthy with virtually complete freedom to do whatever they wish. These freedoms of social and economic concerns are but a tiny piece of Salvation for the consciousness. It is only when the consciousness is free and uninhibited that the "soul" is truly "happy".
But I will be dancing in the streets as the most evil and vile of all entities are yanked from their thrones of arbitrary power. However, we can not indulge in the petty and self-destructive characteristics, seeking power, vengeance, of those whom we wish to see removed from power. We must remember that they are not really "evil" but merely unaware of the Truth. They are simply scared of the prospect of their own demise or lack, and so have set out to do what they thought was in their best interest. They work with faulty premises, not real "evil". They have "good intentions" given their perspective. Just because their perspective is distorted, as all of ours are, does not make them sinister by nature, just controlled by faulty foundational beliefs. "Good" and "evil" do not really exist, they are only interchangeable labels applied from various limited viewpoints.
So while I will celebrate the end of the social/economic collapse of all so-called "societies", I will harbor no hatred for those who simply used the rules of said "societies" for their own benefit or advantage. That was the "game", or reality, in which they were told they had to play. I cannot indulge in hating the false emperors simply because they played the game as best that they could. Yes, I will dance and celebrate as they collapse on the very floor of the Church that they built, but I will not throw stones upon them for "revenge" at my inability or unwillingness to play the same game as they have so successfully.
Please PM me about the impending fall of the House of Rothschild! I am intrigued at the prospect of its impending collapse, but have not seen any evidence of such. (If anything, I see more and more consolidation of power and an increasing rate of control over the Cattle all over the world.) Are we talking anarcho-capitalism, pure objectivism, libertarianism or what? Or are you speaking more along the lines of say, the Venus Project? Which scares the crap out of me completely. Studied it closely, like the "economics" of it, but the "collective totalitarianism" of it is horrifying to say the least. (Seems more like a Communist's wet dream than anything else all things considered
Tom
From your mouths to the collective consciousness Brothers.
I hope that those who hold the strings do not attempt the biggest Purge in human history in knee-jerk reaction at their impending loss of control. (Although Mother Earth would be quite happy to see 4 billion parasites disappear. LOL)
I hope that those who hold the strings do not attempt the biggest Purge in human history in knee-jerk reaction at their impending loss of control. (Although Mother Earth
would be quite happy to see 4 billion parasites disappear. LOL)I moved the five posts following this one to here:
http://www.mattersofsize.com/forum/showthread.php?65219-This-is-just-wrong
in order to get this post back on point and "un-hijack" it.
If you've got any other posts celebrating the fall of the world as we know it, please post here:
http://www.mattersofsize.com/forum/showthread.php?65219-This-is-just-wrong
Keep this thread for the concerns of AB and DLD.
Thank you.
http://www.mattersofsize.com/forum/showthread.php?65219-This-is-just-wrong
in order to get this post back on point and "un-hijack" it.
If you've got any other posts celebrating the fall of the world as we know it, please post here:
http://www.mattersofsize.com/forum/showthread.php?65219-This-is-just-wrong
Keep this thread for the concerns of AB and DLD.
Thank you.
irspow;475379 said:From your mouths to the collective consciousness Brothers.
I hope that those who hold the strings do not attempt the biggest Purge in human history in knee-jerk reaction at their impending loss of control. (Although Mother Earth
Good day today. We got the plumbing done in the upstairs bathroom which allows us to proceed with the community room and kitchen....very exciting. We returned some unused items to honedepot which gave us more credit to work with. One day at a time and the money will be there...nothing but faith. Just knowing AB is an undoing project allows me to feel pride in even the slow periods. We are hoping to start giving food out next week, I hope all stays on track. We shot a few videos and I will post them ASAP...fun and exciting to see. I can't wait till this house is ready and successful so we can start the next. Even though this first house is small on the scale it is incredible to be part of its becoming! More soon.
Thank you Max! My apologies to you and Mike.
Dan
Dan
MAXAMEYES;475411 said:
Sounds awesome Mike! Congratulations!
Dan
Dan
doublelongdaddy;475417 said:
MAXAMEYES;475296 said:
I'm not going to question your beliefs or anyone else's. and I'd expect the same.
I can tell you my aversion is not through fear. But by my own evaluations and experience.
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Thanks for the reply dld.doublelongdaddy;475356 said:
Again, I'm not fearful, just not interested in the religious aspects.
Actually, what I was commenting on was the fact that each end of the "bell-shaped-curve" seems to be the most reactionary, or active, or convinced, or adamant in their actions and convictions.
On one end fear of the unknown breeds suspicion of almost anything...solely because it is unknown.
On the other end, fear of the known breeds suspicion of almost anything...solely because it is known...and judged detrimental.
Sadly, it seems, that instead of going forward toward something out of strength, most folks are going backward, away from something, out of one type of fear or another.
The average Joe, smack in the immense body of the bell itself, occupies that vast area between the extremes including the very center in which not much at all is suspected of anything, at all. And they really don't care.
I have a visual I keep in my head where the Bell-Shaped-Curve is inverted. Turned into a chalice of infinite capacity, where those at the edges those capable of the greatest conviction, conceptions, effort, output, acceptance, faith are also those who will receive the greatest, most abundant, most profound, sweetest, most powerful rewards. Not necessarily rewards of the physical type; but true rewards of the spirit.
Now, I have, on [words=http://www.mattersofsize.com/join-now.html]MOS[/words], quite often, voiced my opinion regarding what I perceive as the differences between; religion, faith and spirituality.
A drunk can be religious in his quest for booze, addict for his next fix, a politician for "righting" wrongs or a hermit for seeking solitude.
Many religious people have no faith whatsoever and simply go through the motions. Sometimes because they were indoctrinated and can't conceive of doing otherwise. Sometimes because it's all they know and can't conceive that there may be any other alternatives.
I'm always reminded of Stevie Wonder; "When you believe in things you don't understand, and you suffer; Superstition ain't the way!"
"NO" Religion can also BE a religion. For some people no anything is their religion too.
Faith, for me, is the belief that there is far more to each of us, individually & collectively, than we can see, or feel, or, again, conceive of. And when one gives of themselves, for the benefit of others, without thought of personal gain for themselves; this is faith.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/1644424...t/hero-saves-teen-who-fell-nyc-subway-tracks/
This story, to me, is an almost perfect example of an act of pure faith.
Also an example of where, I believe, most mainstream Religions, especially Christianity, just plain get-it-wrong. And the fist waving "atheists" just don't get at all.
Just imagine what the world would actually be like if selfishness and greed were to be replaced by pure altruism.
What would this world be like if each and every one of us had the faith required to give up everything-even our lives-for the benefit of a stranger, even if we could never conceivably observe the results of our sacrifice.
That's the lesson of the Cross that's been ignored so long.
Which brings me to the Spirit. That immutable piece of us that connects us to our God... and to each other. Forever.
And the reason why we're here, to learn, dream, share, sacrifice, and uplift... together. Giving of yourself in order to benefit others.
The "body" may "suffer" but the spirit will grow and wizen and soar and gain in infinity more than we as little mortals can conceive of.
We all then, as humans and beings, grow and progress forward.
You are making that happen. Thank you.
On one end fear of the unknown breeds suspicion of almost anything...solely because it is unknown.
On the other end, fear of the known breeds suspicion of almost anything...solely because it is known...and judged detrimental.
Sadly, it seems, that instead of going forward toward something out of strength, most folks are going backward, away from something, out of one type of fear or another.
The average Joe, smack in the immense body of the bell itself, occupies that vast area between the extremes including the very center in which not much at all is suspected of anything, at all. And they really don't care.
I have a visual I keep in my head where the Bell-Shaped-Curve is inverted. Turned into a chalice of infinite capacity, where those at the edges those capable of the greatest conviction, conceptions, effort, output, acceptance, faith are also those who will receive the greatest, most abundant, most profound, sweetest, most powerful rewards. Not necessarily rewards of the physical type; but true rewards of the spirit.
Now, I have, on [words=http://www.mattersofsize.com/join-now.html]MOS[/words], quite often, voiced my opinion regarding what I perceive as the differences between; religion, faith and spirituality.
A drunk can be religious in his quest for booze, addict for his next fix, a politician for "righting" wrongs or a hermit for seeking solitude.
Many religious people have no faith whatsoever and simply go through the motions. Sometimes because they were indoctrinated and can't conceive of doing otherwise. Sometimes because it's all they know and can't conceive that there may be any other alternatives.
I'm always reminded of Stevie Wonder; "When you believe in things you don't understand, and you suffer; Superstition ain't the way!"
"NO" Religion can also BE a religion. For some people no anything is their religion too.
Faith, for me, is the belief that there is far more to each of us, individually & collectively, than we can see, or feel, or, again, conceive of. And when one gives of themselves, for the benefit of others, without thought of personal gain for themselves; this is faith.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/1644424...t/hero-saves-teen-who-fell-nyc-subway-tracks/
This story, to me, is an almost perfect example of an act of pure faith.
Also an example of where, I believe, most mainstream Religions, especially Christianity, just plain get-it-wrong. And the fist waving "atheists" just don't get at all.
Just imagine what the world would actually be like if selfishness and greed were to be replaced by pure altruism.
What would this world be like if each and every one of us had the faith required to give up everything-even our lives-for the benefit of a stranger, even if we could never conceivably observe the results of our sacrifice.
That's the lesson of the Cross that's been ignored so long.
Which brings me to the Spirit. That immutable piece of us that connects us to our God... and to each other. Forever.
And the reason why we're here, to learn, dream, share, sacrifice, and uplift... together. Giving of yourself in order to benefit others.
The "body" may "suffer" but the spirit will grow and wizen and soar and gain in infinity more than we as little mortals can conceive of.
We all then, as humans and beings, grow and progress forward.
You are making that happen. Thank you.
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