A question for those who practice the art and science of answering the difficult questions on R&S?

Question

(you know who you are) You obviously meditate, contemplate, read, consider, study, and/or have first hand experience. Your answers seem spontaneous and unique. How are you doing that? Do you answer off of the top of your head? Do you have a little ritual you do before answering? Do you spend time meditating on the question? Do you brush up on some reading first? Do you need to have a rapport with the Asker or is it easier to answer the question of a stranger? Many of you are getting better and better at putting abstract ideas into words and I'm curious about it. What's your secret? Do you have an explanation? Are you aware of the process? Step forward and speak your mind, even if you think you know very little.

Proverbs 1:7: it's my own question, but what does your insight tell you?

Yes, I'm talking about each and every one of you.

Just what I expected from you. More excellent answers.

Answer 1

I have an innate knowing, as we all do, in truth; but some people like me, like Emerson, like Ernest Holmes, Jane Roberts and her husband, Robert Butts...we have our abilities honed to a pitch that cannot be denied.

I do answer off the top, but this is so that the answer has less chance of being "muddied" by my ego...I do not do as well face to face, because people are far too impatient, and my thought process will be affected by their energy.

I will stop, and look away for a second or two, and listen for more. I do not hear a voice, but only sense this feeling of movement that I call The Flow. It settles around my shoulders, and I feel it come in, and I feel it "leave". (It never really leaves).

I need not have a rapport...we get better because we all are conditioned to believe in progression, practice. I do not meditate on the question...I scan the page here, and I get a sense that I should respond. I only (for the most part) answer questions where someone needs help, but sometimes I will want to respond, but the "Voice" says "No".

Every time I ever went to see a psychic, or spiritual counselor, they would respond to me with a surprised look, and they would remark how white my aura is...then they would say I am to be a spiritual teacher...this began in the '70s, after years of struggling with my inner urging to follow a path that I couldn't completely see.

That's all I have for you for now...

Answer 2

I hit the 'back' button without submitting about 1/3 of the time. There's definitely a process that's getting more refined (and probably more ritualized), but I think consciousness of it only causes stumbling answers.

Knowing the asker definitely helps, especially when interpreting how seriously to answer the question. I'm a firm believer in enlightenment through humor, so it's good to know when to answer lightly, when seriously, when a stupid answer is the smart answer, and when jesting is a good or bad idea.

My answers aren't always unique, I have a few phrases I've used more than once, but I never copy/paste unless that's specifically what the asker wants ("What are the complete lyrics to...?" or similar).

A lot of times, a question takes some research, and I try to provide it, within reason, although there's a timer ticking in my head, since it's fairly likely that I'm racing against some other answerer for that same website or book. (I actually have three or four books within arm's reach of the computer due to my time here.)

Answer 3

Sometimes I stop, take a breath, then just start typing, off the top of my head, sometimes I do some research on the topic before placing an answer..... I don't feel that I answer a question differently for someone I "know", or "don't know", I have an answer, or I don't. Sometimes I will run accross a question, and save it for later, and let it percolate awhile, but most often my answers are off the top off my head.....I don't really have much of an explanation for any of your questions, apart from that practice makes perfect, and the more time I spend on writing, the easier it is for me to frame an answer...

Answer 4

I don't know that I answer the "difficult" questions on here, but the majority of the time I try to answer only those that seem sincere. Sometimes I like to answer those that I think are just being humorous. You know what they say about all work and no play. Also, I avoid those questions that are obviously meant to insult or be rude, whatever the belief. I used to answer with a lot of Scripture, but soon realized that most people would rather have a personal answer than Bible quotes. So now I answer from my heart, my beliefs and my experiences, though I will paraphrase what the Bible says. And lastly, I try to remember that these questions are from real people, who aren't so different from me, and I try to be respectful even though we may not share the same beliefs.

Answer 5

I'm not sure if I answer any of the difficult questions but I try to answer the questions that are legitimate and not just an obvious rant. I try to answer honestly and have my facts straight. I will use references if I can get them quickly. I will also pray about some questions because I need God's guidance in the matter. I am no expert, but I do teach Sunday school so I know some bible. I don't know anyone on this site so I don't have a rapport with anyone. Just try to be courteous. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

My answers come from three 'places'.
There are questions which I recognise as coming from people in distress. These are answered from my heart but mediated through my therapist's understanding. I try to hear clearly what the problem is and to answer in a way I think will help. Sometimes I will ring colleagues for specialist input.

There are questions regarding deeper realities. 'Spiritual' if you like. Sometimes they lead me. Sometimes, perhaps, I lead them.
These are answered out of love. The answer is immediate but I will take pains to craft them as well as I may. Sometimes I will look up quotes from books.
(I was only thinking yesterday that, even five years ago, you would not have got the amount of obvious spiritual understanding that we see on Y!A today).

There are those that are just fun. I just respond - as you have to with humour - immediately off the top of my head.
Jon C

Edit.
And then there are the ones which show you something you hadn't realised, or a depth you hadn't reached.
They just have to be answered with bows.

Answer 7

a lot comes off the right of my head after years of learn, journey, and prepare. I even have difficulty memorizing scripture; my thought technique works greater on suggestions and suggestions than on data and figures, yet as quickly as I make the shift, i'm able to seem at issues analytically; it merely takes some attempt to make the adjustment. For scripture, I generally comprehend the respond and the verse, yet I generally might desire to seem up the "handle." generally, maximum questions - even the "puzzling ones" are superficial and one merely desires to comprehend the scriptures greater advantageous. those that are toughest to respond to are those wherein the asker already has a nicely known prejudice which desires to be the two triumph over or addressed. at cases, the respond comes "pouring in" and flows like a river - different cases, i might desire to do somewhat heritage learn, enormously whilst coping with suggestions or ideals I even have not had to handle for a while, or have under no circumstances had to handle. I have not have been given any rituals in the previous answering questions. I actually have a on an generally happening basis habit of analyzing my Bible and prayer, yet I have not have been given any particular time or place to do those. it fairly is a controversy of being waiting "in season, and out of season."

Answer 8

Do I qualify for the " group " that you're referring to ? I don't find any question to be " difficult " per se. I see it more as being challanging, it stimulates my mind to wonder. My replies are " labeled " as being an " answer " . . . yet, my replies are really my own perspective, opinion, thought or personal belief.

As far as " how I come to my replies / answers . . . I simply read a question...a thought comes to my mind...and I begin typing my reply. It flows out of me fluidly, naturally and quickly. I don't meditate on it, don't read or inquire of any other source before hand, no rituals, not necessary for me to have any " rapport " with the " asker ". . . I answer any and all as it suits me.

My replies are, as you noted, spontaneous and unique, there is no " secret " to how a reply comes to my mind . . . so no explanation to share. I read a question, a thought / reply comes to mind and I begin typing.

Lifes experiences . . .My being closely in tune with the core the true " voice " of my soul. . . That's what I call upon when sharing a reply. How do I " do that " ? There is no " doing " . . . it's naturally there.

Spontaneously and uniquely my own. . .Replies simply come to my mind. . . it's always been natural to me. How does one explain what is natural to them?

I will share this though . . . since occurances in my life of being intune with the Light of (God) the One more . . .I " see " and express thoughts of emotions and the soul more fluidly. And as far as what that might be about. . . My reply would be...Ask (God) the One . . .I feel Love of that Light...Natural with that Light...We are all one of that Light. That Light is within all to tune into and access. So, maybe ask there ~ ~ Joy ~ ~
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Answer 9

although i am not sure that i step up to the mark regarding each 'difficult' question, i do like to answer as many thought-provoking ones as i can, and this falls into that category!
only twice have i included research from a book/net, rest of the time i read thru the question once or twice and try not to read other answers as they can distract!
i answer in a spontaneous manner, and the answers usually appear in my head as i type. away from the pc, i do read A LOT, and meditate when possible, and i study other topics, and i have a wide range of experiences so i draw on them, as well as tapping into the consciousness of my ancestors who assist me with my knowledge.
it is only through answering this question that i have become aware of the process in so much detail, so thank you! i will be expanding on that.
blessed be
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Answer 10

This question is answered spontaneously.

The answer is more of a feeling or gut instinct that I get in the moment.

I usually only become aware of the process "after the moment". However, I it is my experiences that have taught me to "trust the moment"....and to realize that over-thinking can be detrimental.

Kind of a "sometimes it is better to act before you think".

I do realize that logic has a place and time...but sometimes nature takes it's course, and sometimes nature is all that is necessary.

In regards to meditation....that is another story....and perhaps I will have an opportunity to re-experience the silence.