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Date: April 06, 2016 at 20:25:04
From: etc., [DNS_Address]
Subject: To Rig |
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I have a real question, because I do want to understand the context
on this board. What is your personal definition of "spiritual?" And if
you can, please give me an example of such.
I come from a religious background but have taken my own path out
of traditional religion, am of Norwegian heritage, and am trying to
figure where I fit somewhere between Christianity and perhaps some
kind of earth based aspects and wisdoms.
I live in a town with an Indian population that respects and still
follows many of their earth traditions, keeping their unique language
alive.
I have come a long way. But thinking of spirituality, I'm having a hard
time finding a definition that fits what I am feeling. Perhaps your
imput could help. Thanks.
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Date: April 07, 2016 at 11:09:00
From: RIG, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Etc.... |
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Considering most of our interactions, I hope you'll
understand that I naturally suspect some kind of
subterfuge... but I will answer honestly, truthfully...
For Spiritual, for me it is based upon the
experiential... from the seemingly mundane in Nature to
the odd, or Wyrd... and once aware, to embrace it and
seek it out, from a simple walk in the woods looking to
signs and portents, or through various practices to
induce a state open to said signs and portents... ranging
from the perception of a message or knowing, to direct
interaction with the Gods...
As for your situation, just based on two concepts you
mention, Christianity, and Earth Based... I would suggest
looking at a branch of Druidry some of which is based on
both... Look for works by Ross Nichols (I'm presently
reading his "The Book of Druidry"), and another author,
Phillip Carr-Gomm...
As for your town and Indian (I'm assuming Native
Americans, or do you mean Hindu?;))... if you're friends
with one (or more) approach the subject and see if they
are willing to share what they know with you...
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Date: April 07, 2016 at 12:35:53
From: etc., [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Etc.... |
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I thank you for answering honestly and truthfully, despite your
suspicions of my motives (this query is putting politics and
personality aside ;) It was really an honest question. And I appreciate
your answer.
I will look into those books and writers when I have reached a certain
place in my journey. Honing my own inner growth, I have felt the
need to search on my own first and then after the fact, read or listen
to others and their experiences and compare so as not to be unduly
influenced. It's a journey of "self" enlightenment, so I am learning to
grow and trust "self" will find the truth I ask for.
For me, I found that ego is a wonderful source to truth only when I
bind it with an honesty that is not for the faint hearted. I don't always
like what I learn, but it keeps the path clear and clean. That's just my
experience. For others it may be different.
Yes it is American Indian. A small group that have remained in these
mountains and seek to keep alive their heritage and beliefs. Most
have embraced Christianity, so it is not always easy to sift through
those influences to find the gems their people believed before. There
is a lot of superstition as well, not always conducive to great
enlightenment, but a window.
From piecing together bits and pieces of what you have shared of
your journey, we have had some similar experiences. But we have
gleaned differing viewpoints from them. I don't find that conflicting
actually. Rather, I find it fascinating. Humans are so complex. But I
do believe we are here for each other, stepping stones n the journey.
Again, thanks for sharing.
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Date: April 08, 2016 at 07:33:48
From: RIG, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Etc.... |
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Glad I could be of some little help...
Native Americans and embraced Christianity... yeah, I
didn't want to go there with suggesting to talk to them,
that religion (separate from the Spiritual Path that is
within it) has had a long time to contaminate every
culture and their True Spiritual Paths it has come in
contact with... it typically a lot to sift through...
Shared journeys, similar experiences, and differing
viewpoints... well sure, we're all on the same road, that
being figuring out the Truth, yet the individual nature
of the journey leads in various directions... but if one
stays the course through all the pitfalls of fantasies
and lies along the way, Truth eventually wins out...
Oh, and I'm glad the attempt at sidetracking the
conversation didn't turn either of us from it... ;)
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Date: April 08, 2016 at 10:19:53
From: etc., [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To rig... |
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Yes, "truth will out" :)
There is a truth that arrives in whisper
Lingers
Weaves softly
Tightens slowly
Until its grip can't be denied
And owned
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Date: April 07, 2016 at 11:47:24
From: mr bopp, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Etc.... |
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try to keep your vacuous comments on the proper board...thanks...
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Date: April 07, 2016 at 12:02:00
From: RIG, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Bopp... |
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I was asked a question of Spiritual significance and I
responded in kind... if you're speaking of something else,
I suggest you respond to that post and or conversation
directly, or is old age is making you too feeble minded to
keep things straight... thanks...
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Date: April 07, 2016 at 12:08:24
From: mr bopp, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Bopp... |
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you are on the verge of taking a long walk on a short pier...i responded on this thread because the other posts were deleted due to your penchant for off-topic narcissism...thought you could figure that out but see it was a stretch for you to do so...but i'm sure you know what you are fishing for...
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Date: April 07, 2016 at 12:19:47
From: RIG, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Bopp... |
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I speak Truth and nothing more...
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Date: April 07, 2016 at 23:37:02
From: mr bopp, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Bopp... |
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Date: April 08, 2016 at 07:19:45
From: RIG, [DNS_Address]
Subject: Re: To Bopp... |
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Truth can be funny that way, especially to those lost in
fantasies and lies...
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