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Post by glrogers67 on Aug 14, 2016 5:33:41 GMT
Welcome!! You have entered a space where all people are invited to gather to discuss matters of Spirituality, in mutual respect and friendliness: "Considering...Spirituality." Here, the focus is on personal spirituality and not dogma. We welcome with open arms people from any, all, and no religious/faith backgrounds, and those who practice spirituality on their own, to join us for a discussion centered on a higher consciousness. Each day there will be a quote, question, or discussion prompt presented for all to ponder and respond to.
**In maintaining an atmosphere of comfort and trust, we do not allow proselytizing (the effort of trying to convert others) or the denigrating of the religions and viewpoints of others. We also avoid bringing up topics such as politics, hot button social issues, or anything that can be considered divisive**
As this was a WW board, we also discuss our personal wellness, including our weight management program. We share our struggles and our triumphs regarding such as well as discuss things like family, friends, jobs, hobbies, outside interests, etc... We strive to build each other up with loving support in a positive manner. Let us not ever tear one another down in any way, shape or form.
Regular thread starters for the time being are:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: Gary / Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Holly
Yet if anyone is so inclined, please feel free to start a new thread by beginning with the title: "Considering ... (topic)," post this introduction (by way of copy & paste) then follow that with a post putting forth a question and/or quote (with or without some explanation) for us to ponder today. The topic can be inspired by your personal faith, but please do remember that anyone from other spiritual paths should be able to answer it.
Shalom, Love & Light, Blessed Be, Namaste...
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Post by glrogers67 on Aug 14, 2016 5:38:52 GMT
With antagonistic political campaigns, tensions in the home, and increasing violence between cultures and religion, it can be difficult to find a respite. Even within our own families, disagreements and misunderstandings inevitably arise, some that can last for years.
Consider this advice from a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson:
We are all susceptible to those feelings which, if left unchecked, can lead to anger. We experience displeasure or irritation or antagonism, and if we so choose, we lose our temper and become angry with others. Ironically, those others are often members of our own families—the people we really love the most.
Many years ago I read the following Associated Press dispatch which appeared in the newspaper: An elderly man disclosed at the funeral of his brother, with whom he had shared, from early manhood, a small, one-room cabin near Canisteo, New York, that following a quarrel, they had divided the room in half with a chalk line, and neither had crossed the line or spoken a word to the other since that day—years before. Just think of the consequence of that anger. What a tragedy!
May we make a conscious decision, each time such a decision must be made, to refrain from anger and to leave unsaid the harsh and hurtful things we may be tempted to say.
Today's q/q: How do you "school your feelings"? Are there times when anger is justified? When? If/when you do get angry how do you get over it and move on?
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Post by christinall on Aug 14, 2016 12:31:13 GMT
With antagonistic political campaigns, tensions in the home, and increasing violence between cultures and religion, it can be difficult to find a respite. Even within our own families, disagreements and misunderstandings inevitably arise, some that can last for years. Consider this advice from a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson: We are all susceptible to those feelings which, if left unchecked, can lead to anger. We experience displeasure or irritation or antagonism, and if we so choose, we lose our temper and become angry with others. Ironically, those others are often members of our own families—the people we really love the most. Many years ago I read the following Associated Press dispatch which appeared in the newspaper: An elderly man disclosed at the funeral of his brother, with whom he had shared, from early manhood, a small, one-room cabin near Canisteo, New York, that following a quarrel, they had divided the room in half with a chalk line, and neither had crossed the line or spoken a word to the other since that day—years before. Just think of the consequence of that anger. What a tragedy! May we make a conscious decision, each time such a decision must be made, to refrain from anger and to leave unsaid the harsh and hurtful things we may be tempted to say. Today's q/q: How do you "school your feelings"? Are there times when anger is justified? When? If/when you do get angry how do you get over it and move on? I am getting a lot better at this. It used to be that anger would just stay inside of me and would continue to fester over time. After watching my father dying of Alzheimer's disease related illnesses things like politics and the opinions of others can't even ruffle my feathers. Right now we are experiencing a problem with our air conditioning at home. The drip pan is completely full and has leaked!! The foyer ceiling has these terribly ugly brown marks and I cannot get anyone to come look at the problem until Tuesday. Instead of getting angry at the situation despite the fact that we just had that ceiling painted recently I am just going with the flow Tuesday will come soon enough it will be repaired and the ceiling repainted. There's no point in me getting angry or letting the situation upset me. |
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Post by christinall on Aug 14, 2016 12:35:39 GMT
Tomorrow is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. A group of Satanists have decided to conduct a "black mass" attempting to use a blessed host to make a mockery of what we consider to be the actual body of Christ.
When I first read about this my blood pressure was soaring. I took a step back and thought about the situation did some research only to find that many bishops in the church are calling for an additional rosary to be said tomorrow to combat this atrocity that will take place.
I am going to pray that extra rosary with millions of other Catholics out there. I know together all of the praise to God and his Son and his Blessed Mother will overpower any mockery being made.
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Post by hollygail on Aug 14, 2016 14:15:54 GMT
First, thank you, Christina, for the nice things you said about my having maintained Lifetime at goal for 6 years.
Second, about anger... I still get angry. However, I handle it better than ever before. I'm not sure just how I changed, but I did. I let go of things I have no control over, like the idiot driver in front of me in the left lane on the freeway who refuses to drive as fast as the speed limit allows on a clear enough day (it's San Diego, after all, where it never rains or snows, etc.....)
We're off to see DH's uncle. Won't be back on the computer until dinner time.
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Post by glrogers67 on Aug 14, 2016 15:53:13 GMT
I have been angry over the situation with my gf. We did have a conversation yesterday via text. I really don't understand why we can't just talk it out on the phone, but over the years I have learned that if she get hurt/offended nothing on earth will move her until she feels the influence of the spirit. If I knew the formula for THAT we'd be talking on the phone again. I have learned I have to be patient with the process the spirit uses to work with me and with her and this last blowout was worse than usual so the process could take longer this time, but I still have faith that things will work out between us. Maybe we can erase the chalk line down the middle of our spiritual room!
I have never understood why some people feel the need to persecute people of faith. Throughout history Christians, Jews, Muslims, etc. have bee persecuted. The Book of Mormon talks about "opposition in all things". This is a consequence of a fallen world. Satan is free now to persecute those of faith, but the time will come when he will be bound.
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