Really loving to read this series & even though I'm not caught up in previous ones (saved or bookmarked) ... right away your words captivated me to read ... yet I could not get beyond that Intro before the "Myth ..." part because I had to pause ... at the last 2 lines, after nodding my head or a heavy sigh after each previous line, because this is where I find myself:
"...The leaving did not erase you.
It uncovered you." ...
And I truthfully don't know what to do with all you expressed & then hit me with those lines, not knowing where I fit or if I ever could/would care to be a part and sadly not trusting far too many "churches" (pastors, etc.) but our local (last church I attended) in a junior high school has a pastor that really focuses & cares about community & many issues that strike my concerns yet still - I'm not sure so I don't attend in person for quite some time however I still "attend" various ones online on Sunday. As of now this wonderful (relatable in some ways) series strikes an inner cord. And those 2 sentences stopped me in my tracks ... the leaving does make me feel erased and long before that I felt uncovered ... but perhaps we are looking at this differently, so I must now continue
Is it really a "Myth"? Spiritual supervision? I even have to contemplate what part of this is that spiritual indoctrination (or brain washing) or maybe I don't understand what you're referring to ... God (Holy Spirit)? or a human someone? Remember I still believe in Trinity ... and more Jesus than far too many others seem to know or follow or read His teachings., but I do. ONWARD to read ... and understand better.
... Your ending Practice is always something I choose to close my Sundays with (if at all possible) IT HAS BECOME A SPECIAL END to my SUNDAYS now!
It's almost like I need to break reading this down into each section as I ponder the "Myth of Spiritual Supervision" and as I get to the end of that part, I do agree about the one word "relief" but for this over anxious person that comes & goes. Yet I truly like the next part on "Conscience" but I'm still kinda hang-up with the statement in "Myth ..." about handing over our conscience (so I teeter back & forth) I guess I might have thought "church" formed our conscience yet looking at "churches" in these days, I'd have to say that is no longer so. I don't think that my conscience left of returned by leaving the church and far to many of the religious right have very little space for much conscience by the horrible decisions being made - so many with very little conscience! If only 'they' would remain true - decent - and moral. Seemingly their principles get left at the church door exit & they profess being believers but are further & further away from conscientious human beings with little conscience, scruples, fairness, justice ... {yes, my list of their failings goes on & on but I do remember that I am not to judge or I will be judged far more ... seriously though they do believe their superiority is above & supreme in determining other's choices & rights} maybe I'm off topic with my rants against the lack of conscience whether churched or not.
Looking forward to continuing with "Integration instead of Reaction" - plenty of spiritual insights & lessons in each one of these.
Such an excellent article on our spiritual authority & confidently knowing the authority we carry - both God given and humanly IF ONLY we walk it out ... and live responsibly, with deep compassion and conviction to shine a brighter Light against Empire (& this regime bombardment of lack of moral, decent, and honest truth rather than "me, myself, & I" philosophy of greed & wealth & selfishness!
Really loving to read this series & even though I'm not caught up in previous ones (saved or bookmarked) ... right away your words captivated me to read ... yet I could not get beyond that Intro before the "Myth ..." part because I had to pause ... at the last 2 lines, after nodding my head or a heavy sigh after each previous line, because this is where I find myself:
"...The leaving did not erase you.
It uncovered you." ...
And I truthfully don't know what to do with all you expressed & then hit me with those lines, not knowing where I fit or if I ever could/would care to be a part and sadly not trusting far too many "churches" (pastors, etc.) but our local (last church I attended) in a junior high school has a pastor that really focuses & cares about community & many issues that strike my concerns yet still - I'm not sure so I don't attend in person for quite some time however I still "attend" various ones online on Sunday. As of now this wonderful (relatable in some ways) series strikes an inner cord. And those 2 sentences stopped me in my tracks ... the leaving does make me feel erased and long before that I felt uncovered ... but perhaps we are looking at this differently, so I must now continue
Is it really a "Myth"? Spiritual supervision? I even have to contemplate what part of this is that spiritual indoctrination (or brain washing) or maybe I don't understand what you're referring to ... God (Holy Spirit)? or a human someone? Remember I still believe in Trinity ... and more Jesus than far too many others seem to know or follow or read His teachings., but I do. ONWARD to read ... and understand better.
... Your ending Practice is always something I choose to close my Sundays with (if at all possible) IT HAS BECOME A SPECIAL END to my SUNDAYS now!
It's almost like I need to break reading this down into each section as I ponder the "Myth of Spiritual Supervision" and as I get to the end of that part, I do agree about the one word "relief" but for this over anxious person that comes & goes. Yet I truly like the next part on "Conscience" but I'm still kinda hang-up with the statement in "Myth ..." about handing over our conscience (so I teeter back & forth) I guess I might have thought "church" formed our conscience yet looking at "churches" in these days, I'd have to say that is no longer so. I don't think that my conscience left of returned by leaving the church and far to many of the religious right have very little space for much conscience by the horrible decisions being made - so many with very little conscience! If only 'they' would remain true - decent - and moral. Seemingly their principles get left at the church door exit & they profess being believers but are further & further away from conscientious human beings with little conscience, scruples, fairness, justice ... {yes, my list of their failings goes on & on but I do remember that I am not to judge or I will be judged far more ... seriously though they do believe their superiority is above & supreme in determining other's choices & rights} maybe I'm off topic with my rants against the lack of conscience whether churched or not.
Looking forward to continuing with "Integration instead of Reaction" - plenty of spiritual insights & lessons in each one of these.
Such an excellent article on our spiritual authority & confidently knowing the authority we carry - both God given and humanly IF ONLY we walk it out ... and live responsibly, with deep compassion and conviction to shine a brighter Light against Empire (& this regime bombardment of lack of moral, decent, and honest truth rather than "me, myself, & I" philosophy of greed & wealth & selfishness!