Over the last 20+ plus years, I've become more understanding of religious superstion and why people still fall for it. I have even more understanding of why people believe in "spirituality" and other vague concepts. It has helped me relate my atheism to them.
2007-02-05 00:05:13
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answered by nondescript 7
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I was born spiritual however I will say I have read more books on Spiritual matters then I have read in my whole life.
I did a course on Metaphysical Studies which took 1 and a half years and now I have 4 certificates and a Diploma for that
I also joined a meditation circle for about six months before I did the course.
And just before Christmas I joined a class on the basics of Numerology
I have been going to a Spiritual Church for about 4 years
All my friend are very like minded people. "Psychic's" lol
I have been told I am on a learning to become a Spiritual Teacher in about 18 months by a Medium and write a book on everything I have found to have true meaning to me however not until my retirement age.
And about 6 months ago I got to meet my first Palmist which I enjoyed and manifested for free lol
Love & Blessings
Milly
2007-02-05 08:17:27
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answered by milly_1963 7
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1. I am not sure that spiritual growth (true spiritual growth) takes place that fast. If you look back 30 years you might see some.
2. I'm not sure you can actually see spiritual growth in your own life. I thing Biblically God hides that from us so that we don't become proud.
3. Spiritual growth is the same as physical growth, you eat healthy, breath good clean air, exercise and it just takes place wihout your understanding until one day you realize that you have grown up.
4. Many will equate spiritual growth with experiences they have had, or feelings, but I think those things are really unreliable.
5. In other words, I think your question can only really be answered by God.
2007-02-05 08:11:38
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answered by oldguy63 7
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Good question, over the last 3 years I have become more aware of God, and understand what he wants from us, and where we have gone so wrong.
I have become a Medium, and helped lots of people.
I now know without any doubt that there is life after death, and provided much evidence of this.
I am now more aware that much of the holy books have been twisted to suit the ways of man,
I now love others more than ever
2007-02-05 09:09:10
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answered by ringo711 6
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1. Split from wife.
2. Lost well paid job, children, reputation, home.
3. Fell in love only to be used by this woman.
4. Mountains of debts I cannot pay.
5. Living alone in utter poverty.
6. Oldest sone went insane: he's in a mental health institution.
God must be somewhere. Hell has its redeeming edge (or it must have it!).
2007-02-05 08:08:04
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answered by Anonymous
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1. I've learned to "let go" of things that are less important than family, friends, and loved ones.
2. I've learned to TURN THE TV OFF, TURN THE COMPUTER OFF (except for now. ) and FIND MY SILENCE.
3. I've learned that my destiny is a direct result of my own choices.
4. I've learned that life is a journey, not a destination.
5. I've learned how to conserve energy, money, and time.
Peace out.
2007-02-05 08:09:00
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answered by "Corey" 3
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Email if you actually want to discuss it. YA is a bit to much of a free for all at this point to discuss anything this personal.
Love and blessings Don
2007-02-05 08:07:11
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answered by Anonymous
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I have learnt not to be naïve.
I have learnt not to do other people's assignments.
I have learnt to rise above the first two points and not feel guilty.
2007-02-05 08:39:42
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answered by cymry3jones 7
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Sex Fascination—The Disease of the Modern Age.
Sex is the overwhelming obsession of modern society. Sexual promiscuity is so unrelentingly stressed that anyone who does not appear to the highly interested in it is generally considered to be a crank. Social pressure induces people to try to maintain juvenile lustiness long after the sensual high of youth has subsided. Thus millions of people remain emotionally immature all their lives. It is a sick world.
Constant titillation of the senses, however, increasingly dulls the spirit. Thus, despite all the celluloid promises, people find themselves cheated of real happiness. In adolescence, when the senses appear to have unlimited power to invoke euphoric delights, happiness through sense enjoyment seems not only to be a distinct possibility, but the very meaning of life. But the pleasures of youth, as the poets lament, is but a fleeting frolic. The ability of the body to enjoy is like a water-laden sponge. At first, if you just pinch it, water gushes out. But as it is squeezed more and more, it gradually becomes difficult to get even a few drops of water from it.
Similarly, attempts for sexual enjoyment increasingly result in emptiness and frustration. Still, most people fail to recognize the limits of sexual enjoyment. Due to their misdirected education, they think that their lack of satisfaction with sex means there is something wrong in their approach to it. They may end up on a psychologist’s couch or reading some of the hundreds of books on “improved” sex life (Yoga for Sex, Tao for Sex, The Modern Woman’s Guide to Sex, A Doctor’s Sex Secrets, Diet for Better Sex, etc.). However, the harder they grope for pleasure, the more surely it eludes them. As they furiously try to force their bodies into giving them the happiness which they regard as a natural birthright, they may turn to frequent masturbation, increased promiscuity, pornography, varieties of perversity, and ultimately violence.
Actual civilization teaches its members to sublimate their sexual desires for higher, spiritual purposes. Modern civilization exploits people’s sexual cravings, makes a business out of it, and sends people to hell by the millions.
Seeing all this, the Vaisnavas are sorry. If only people could understand this simple fact: We are all eternal servants of Krsna. Our sexual desire is simply a perverted reflection of our heart’s deepest longings to love Krsna. If we just knew this we could all be happy. But in the darkness of the modern age it is very difficult to convince anyone that there is anything wrong with sex at all.
If you want to live in a Vaisnava monastery, then please e-mail me at bhakta.corey@yahoo.com
2007-02-05 08:30:33
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answered by Bhakta Corey 1
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have not ...just the same now as 3 years ago......I have downed a few spirits in that time however.
2007-02-05 08:05:07
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answered by Anonymous
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