Spirituality

Spirituality is a very important part of life, however there are so many opinions, dogmas and creeds that finding truth can appear to be hard. So many claim that their way is right, and some resort to violence or other unpleasant tactics if you do not believe according to their doctrine.

My view is that if you are a genuine seeker of truth with a passion for finding it, and not tied to your own opinions or the societal archetypes which can be so oppressive; then you will find it.

Down the years I have put a lot of effort into learning about spirituality and at one time was even a church minister. I have studied the Torah & Talmud, the Bible, the Koran and other mainstream religious texts and doctrines, as well as the more unusual such as Shamanism. I have also looked into what happens in the afterlife.

Along the way I have learned many things and found that one of the most valuable things to remember is to have an open mind that is not tied to its own opinions, but rather one which seeks objective truth; even if it is "uncomfortable". I find that many contradictory teachings can be made to sound so convincing - and yet simple truth logic tells us that they cannot all be right.

Many people don't believe in the paranormal for example - and I didn't either earlier in my life. Along the way I have discovered, among other things, that some of the security/intelligence services and even Police forces have at times been involved with this area. These are of course people who are heavily grounded in finding out the facts/truth; even if they don't always disseminate truth to the public.

Sowing and reaping is a key aspect of life, whether we believe in it or not - it is a natural law. That said, there are many and varied interpretations of this concept, ranging from the Wiccan three fold law of return (which I do not subscribe to as it has a key spiritual logic flaw) to more "mundane" ideas. On a personal note, I think it better to do the right thing because you enjoy it, or love the idea, rather than to receive a reward or avoid a penalty.

I think that as it is clear that there is some kind of afterlife; it is wise to seek out understanding - we plan for our holidays...perhaps we should spend more time seeking spiritual truth?

"I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change."  -- Jim Rohn

Interesting links:

Prometheus Books

Remote Viewing

Encyclopedia Mythica

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