Thank you! I relate to the shift from a fear-based spirituality to one that is based on love. The problem for me was that although I let go of fear-based teachings, they did not let go of me at first. I've had to re-establish a relationship with a power greater than me and unlearn habits of shaming, punishing, and withholding love. I now know that love does not have to be earned. It flows unconditionally like water in a fountain. With conscious practice, we can become more wise, free, and loving which is what the world needs now!
Similarities… my Italian Grandfather was a Pentecostal minister in Chicago. There are newspaper clippings of him baptizing 100’s of people in the fountains in Sicily during one of his return visits.
I always believed this is my last go around too. Mainly because of my birthdate - end of the Zodiac and the Lunar cycle. 3/20. Thought I’d live to be 104. I see symbolism in that number now and know I won’t have to wait that long but I have a ways to go with my awakening.
At this time in my journey -“the blood of Christ” “the lamb of God” “taking away the sins of the world”….. have mercy on us??? Does not jive at all with me anymore.
In the past I thought the act of “sharing Communion” was an act of community and oneness. Everyone was invited to the table where I worshipped.
I believe in a loving God but all this stuff about blood and sins- forgiveness and the slaughtered lamb-yuck.
David’s explanation on the Christ within us and Guru will stick with me as I let some of these past beliefs and rituals go.
Thank you! I relate to the shift from a fear-based spirituality to one that is based on love. The problem for me was that although I let go of fear-based teachings, they did not let go of me at first. I've had to re-establish a relationship with a power greater than me and unlearn habits of shaming, punishing, and withholding love. I now know that love does not have to be earned. It flows unconditionally like water in a fountain. With conscious practice, we can become more wise, free, and loving which is what the world needs now!
It's much easier said than done. That fear digs its way into and establishes deep roots.
Similarities… my Italian Grandfather was a Pentecostal minister in Chicago. There are newspaper clippings of him baptizing 100’s of people in the fountains in Sicily during one of his return visits.
I always believed this is my last go around too. Mainly because of my birthdate - end of the Zodiac and the Lunar cycle. 3/20. Thought I’d live to be 104. I see symbolism in that number now and know I won’t have to wait that long but I have a ways to go with my awakening.
At this time in my journey -“the blood of Christ” “the lamb of God” “taking away the sins of the world”….. have mercy on us??? Does not jive at all with me anymore.
In the past I thought the act of “sharing Communion” was an act of community and oneness. Everyone was invited to the table where I worshipped.
I believe in a loving God but all this stuff about blood and sins- forgiveness and the slaughtered lamb-yuck.
David’s explanation on the Christ within us and Guru will stick with me as I let some of these past beliefs and rituals go.
Thank you David and Brian