There is one reason I responded in such a way, and that was because I did as I said to the one I was in opposition with. I reflected not only on thier words. But my own too. That is why there was a lapse of time in between my comment to you, and to their's. I judged. And I shouldn't have. Because judgement isn't mine. I did not consider your words to have a different meaning. And that was wrong of me. There are plenty of things I should have said differently, to you, and to the person I was in a heated debate with. And furthermore, I am one that has pride issues myself. Loads of pride issues. And when I saw Namaste, I became triggered because of personal reasons. Being which, I once subscribed to a way of thinking of things such as buddhism. I don't know if that was where you were coming from, and possibly it was not. But honestly, it made me remember my past. And I feel like a fool now because of my past as to what i have experienced and know now. I know i came off very strong to you CrystalClear. And honestly, I have seen you as a regular in this community. I do actually respect you. And should not have acted that way off the get go. Which is why I will apologize now. But I am, like I said, still learning. I once harbored much hatred for all in my heart and have only been following Jesus for only about 3 years now. So there is still much work to be done on me. I exhibited pride in a very ugly form, and for that, I am sincerely sorry. But I will let my words stand as an exhibit. For how not to act, or how to act, however one will perceive. Which is why I said I had a good time. Because through trail and hardship and failure, I believe comes learning. And I have learned today, things not to do, things to do. And I believe it will only strengthen me for the future. I am not perfect. I never will be. And honestly, I am glad you took the time to say these things to me. I was wondering if you would truly call me out for the jackass I came off as to you. Because even though I stand, in my opposition to the other, I should not have reacted as I did towards you. You did not deserve it. You came from a place of love, I should have respected that. But I did only want to impress upon you the dangers of new age. I will stand firm on that. Because as I said, there is nothing new under the sun. Just rebranding. But in any case. I hope this response brings about a better understanding of me towards you. I will admit my faults. And I came off egotistical and pompous. I should not have. I have a problem with my ego, I deal with it daily. And I want you to know, I am working on it.
Thank you, TurdFergueson! You have no idea how happy I am for us! We’re both going to leave this conversation having learned something! ?
So... I know it seems like we actually have different beliefs - but don’t take my word for it - eventually you’ll come to realize that we actually ‘believe’ the same thing, no joke! While we’re all on our own individual spiritual paths; some long, some short, some straight, some like a maze... we’re all on the same journey, just different paths. From time to time, our paths cross, some of us travel together for a little while before we go off on our own again. Whenever I come across another, I offer what I can to those looking around; maybe it’ll help them get to where they’re going - who knows, they could’ve been walking in circles for years, passing by an overgrown path they didn’t recognize as a path at all... whatever I offer might help them find their way (or get them lost, but hopefully not, lol). I’ve actually been sitting at a fork on my path for the last couple of years... not scared to choose a path or anything - just don’t think I’m ready for that part of my journey, is all. Might get lost up ahead so gotta make sure I’m familiar with what I might encounter, first - screw that! Hmmm... maybe that is fear?! LOL
Anyhoo - enough of my horrible analogies (I’m getting better, I think, lol)... but if there’s one thing I can offer you it’s this: Forgiveness. I’m referring to you - forgiving yourself. Jesus constantly taught about forgiveness for a reason... It’s hard to do! We might think we’ve forgiven because we tolerate, or don’t bring it up - but that’s not true forgiveness. As you’re probably realizing, it’s a painful process. Forgiving myself for what I’ve done in my past was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my 40 years! Everyone’s different, but it didn’t happen overnight for me... took me a few years. Without forgiveness, those negative feelings take up space from love - and we can’t experience love’s full potential without being able to forgive. It literally changes you. How you see the world, nature, animals, other people... I’ve never experienced hate, but you have and that’s not a bad thing! Appreciate that experience - learn from it and use it help other souls on their journey. We’re all in this together!
Okay - so how about Namaste?! ? It’s been probably a decade since I did some basic research and decided to go with using it as a greeting to others. I think I got the idea on a business trip... The pilot ended his greeting announcement with Shalom. Naturally, I had to understand what that meant. I actually expected people to get nervous because well - people were still scared of muslims being on planes back then! Lol But thankfully no one did. Anyhoo - by the time we landed, I choose Namaste. I won’t even try to remember what I learned about it... but my takeaway was that it’s a way to greet others with respect, recognizing we’re all connected to the same god, oneness, if that makes sense. I know that the religion it came from (India, maybe?) they bow and do the praying hands... yeah no. Not for me - just the word! Lol
I love you, that is my thought. Thank you for accepting my apology. You have gladdened my heart. I felt as though if I were honest with you, the honesty would come back to me. And it most certainly did!!! I am truly sorry for being a turkey toward you. All puffed out chest and everything... You rock awesome socks off!!
I know you are a true person, you exhibited it in your responses. And that is why I made an effort to be truthful to you too.
That is what I think, u/CrystalClear you kick it on the reals. Keep killing it. And you present yourself with couth. Word Up!!!
Loves CrystalClear. And I will learn from your words, you have no idea how much your words have confronted my brainhole. Maybe you do... but in any case, thank you for your acceptance. Thank you so incredibly much!!
Awwwe! I know you do; I love you too ? And I forgave you before you even asked, lol.
But one thing’s for sure... You are so ready to begin really appreciating the beauty of all of god’s creations! You have a good heart. You’re closer to christ than you gave yourself credit for :) And thank you for your kind words and the gifs! My cup runneth over! ? ??
There is one reason I responded in such a way, and that was because I did as I said to the one I was in opposition with. I reflected not only on thier words. But my own too. That is why there was a lapse of time in between my comment to you, and to their's. I judged. And I shouldn't have. Because judgement isn't mine. I did not consider your words to have a different meaning. And that was wrong of me. There are plenty of things I should have said differently, to you, and to the person I was in a heated debate with. And furthermore, I am one that has pride issues myself. Loads of pride issues. And when I saw Namaste, I became triggered because of personal reasons. Being which, I once subscribed to a way of thinking of things such as buddhism. I don't know if that was where you were coming from, and possibly it was not. But honestly, it made me remember my past. And I feel like a fool now because of my past as to what i have experienced and know now. I know i came off very strong to you CrystalClear. And honestly, I have seen you as a regular in this community. I do actually respect you. And should not have acted that way off the get go. Which is why I will apologize now. But I am, like I said, still learning. I once harbored much hatred for all in my heart and have only been following Jesus for only about 3 years now. So there is still much work to be done on me. I exhibited pride in a very ugly form, and for that, I am sincerely sorry. But I will let my words stand as an exhibit. For how not to act, or how to act, however one will perceive. Which is why I said I had a good time. Because through trail and hardship and failure, I believe comes learning. And I have learned today, things not to do, things to do. And I believe it will only strengthen me for the future. I am not perfect. I never will be. And honestly, I am glad you took the time to say these things to me. I was wondering if you would truly call me out for the jackass I came off as to you. Because even though I stand, in my opposition to the other, I should not have reacted as I did towards you. You did not deserve it. You came from a place of love, I should have respected that. But I did only want to impress upon you the dangers of new age. I will stand firm on that. Because as I said, there is nothing new under the sun. Just rebranding. But in any case. I hope this response brings about a better understanding of me towards you. I will admit my faults. And I came off egotistical and pompous. I should not have. I have a problem with my ego, I deal with it daily. And I want you to know, I am working on it.
Thank you, TurdFergueson! You have no idea how happy I am for us! We’re both going to leave this conversation having learned something! ?
So... I know it seems like we actually have different beliefs - but don’t take my word for it - eventually you’ll come to realize that we actually ‘believe’ the same thing, no joke! While we’re all on our own individual spiritual paths; some long, some short, some straight, some like a maze... we’re all on the same journey, just different paths. From time to time, our paths cross, some of us travel together for a little while before we go off on our own again. Whenever I come across another, I offer what I can to those looking around; maybe it’ll help them get to where they’re going - who knows, they could’ve been walking in circles for years, passing by an overgrown path they didn’t recognize as a path at all... whatever I offer might help them find their way (or get them lost, but hopefully not, lol). I’ve actually been sitting at a fork on my path for the last couple of years... not scared to choose a path or anything - just don’t think I’m ready for that part of my journey, is all. Might get lost up ahead so gotta make sure I’m familiar with what I might encounter, first - screw that! Hmmm... maybe that is fear?! LOL
Anyhoo - enough of my horrible analogies (I’m getting better, I think, lol)... but if there’s one thing I can offer you it’s this: Forgiveness. I’m referring to you - forgiving yourself. Jesus constantly taught about forgiveness for a reason... It’s hard to do! We might think we’ve forgiven because we tolerate, or don’t bring it up - but that’s not true forgiveness. As you’re probably realizing, it’s a painful process. Forgiving myself for what I’ve done in my past was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my 40 years! Everyone’s different, but it didn’t happen overnight for me... took me a few years. Without forgiveness, those negative feelings take up space from love - and we can’t experience love’s full potential without being able to forgive. It literally changes you. How you see the world, nature, animals, other people... I’ve never experienced hate, but you have and that’s not a bad thing! Appreciate that experience - learn from it and use it help other souls on their journey. We’re all in this together!
Okay - so how about Namaste?! ? It’s been probably a decade since I did some basic research and decided to go with using it as a greeting to others. I think I got the idea on a business trip... The pilot ended his greeting announcement with Shalom. Naturally, I had to understand what that meant. I actually expected people to get nervous because well - people were still scared of muslims being on planes back then! Lol But thankfully no one did. Anyhoo - by the time we landed, I choose Namaste. I won’t even try to remember what I learned about it... but my takeaway was that it’s a way to greet others with respect, recognizing we’re all connected to the same god, oneness, if that makes sense. I know that the religion it came from (India, maybe?) they bow and do the praying hands... yeah no. Not for me - just the word! Lol
What are you thoughts?
I love you, that is my thought. Thank you for accepting my apology. You have gladdened my heart. I felt as though if I were honest with you, the honesty would come back to me. And it most certainly did!!! I am truly sorry for being a turkey toward you. All puffed out chest and everything... You rock awesome socks off!!
I know you are a true person, you exhibited it in your responses. And that is why I made an effort to be truthful to you too.
That is what I think, u/CrystalClear you kick it on the reals. Keep killing it. And you present yourself with couth. Word Up!!!
Loves CrystalClear. And I will learn from your words, you have no idea how much your words have confronted my brainhole. Maybe you do... but in any case, thank you for your acceptance. Thank you so incredibly much!!
To you,
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Awwwe! I know you do; I love you too ? And I forgave you before you even asked, lol.
But one thing’s for sure... You are so ready to begin really appreciating the beauty of all of god’s creations! You have a good heart. You’re closer to christ than you gave yourself credit for :) And thank you for your kind words and the gifs! My cup runneth over! ? ??