i am goin through a really though time in my life right now, and at times i feel so crushed it feels like my heart is gona give up on me. im not a dramatic person, but been tru so much..n the only one person there for me emotionally feels so distant atm.. my sense of being exiled from everything grows n grows.... wt do you ppl turn to for that strength to keep you convinced that things r gona b ok... ive never been much of a religious person..wer i come from, religion is used to justify all sorts of bad people (im not going into that) but in short terms, i stick to treating others with kindness and respect.. for me being moral, sticking to my values and going to sleep at night with a clean conscience satisfies my spiritual duty. But the truth is most people do not behave like that around me at all.. n im speaking family n "friends".... comments? ideas?
2007-09-10 05:11:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For me, being kind to others works. When I'm feeling low, helping others is a sure path back to feeling right with things again.
It can be disconcerting when people around you do not act with the same compassion and generosity that you do. You have to remember that they are not seeing the world through your eyes. They are not seeing the universe as a place of creation that manifests what you need and works in concert with us to create this life we live.
They see themselves as separate little entities scrabbling for their share of a finite supply of resources. This is the Darwinian model of thinking and it's survival of the fittest. The most aggressive, strongest and selfish win in this world. But it's a choice to live there. I do not choose to. The dogma of most religions is geared to this negative mental state of us and them. That's why I respectfully reject the psychological authority of religion and the separation and pain that it can inflict.
Be compassionate. Love yourself and others and be true to yourself. You'll find two positive things will happen. You will repel those who are insincere and selfish and will attract people who feel the same way you do.
2007-09-10 05:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bran McMuffin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am religious, and when I'm really down, the realization that we're not going to be on earth forever, and that heaven is going to be so much better than what I can ever imagine is what keeps me going. Even though earth is crappy, heaven is forever, and in comparison 80 years on earth is nothing.
Plus I realize that God has put me here for a reason, and that I should do the best job of living that I can to make the world better and help people.
2007-09-10 12:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ellenaj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gelina-
You are hurting and your filling your voids with things of the World. It's good that you try to be a good person and try to keep your moral compass in check, but the truth is no matter how good you are, if you do not know Jesus Christ you will not know Peace. I implore you to get spiritual consul from a pastor at a bible based church. You will not make it through this turbulant time on your own. You need the strength that only comes from Jesus Christ. Believe me, I have been through the trials of man and without God I would have perished.
2007-09-10 12:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by fire_side_2003 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have one or two friends I am able to talk to about emotional problems.
But in general I just learn to deal, to stand on my own feet without any kind of crutch or anything.
No religion, no focus. Just learn to deal
2007-09-10 12:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by devinthedragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Buddha Dharma www.buddhanet.net works for me however you must find what works best for YOU, that you can understand and apply to your life.
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2007-09-10 12:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋