Greetings.
This space if for seekers of living truth. I use the term "living" due to the desired content of this page. Stagnant dogmas, rigid theologies and dead philosophies are exactly what I am trying to avoid. Application of truth(s) is what I wish to present, receive, dissect and ultimately apply. Anything that cannot be applied to our every day life is but kindling for the flames of vanity.
All world views are anticipated as well as encouraged, whether they be esoteric and or exoteric.
"Opposing" views are welcome if they are presented in non-judgment and tolerance of others. However, if you wish to "debate" then this is not the place for you and I would most kindly leave you with the following:
"But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God." -Paul's Letter to the Corinthians
"A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul" -Proverbs
"Do not think the knowledge you presently posses is changeless, absolute truth. Avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. Learn and practice non attachment from views in order to be open to receive others' viewpoints." -Order of Interbeing
Again, the desire is to share, receive and apply all universal truths (no matter their origin) that will help elevate each individual to a new level of progression as a human and spiritual being.
I pray we can learn from each other having an open mind, a humble heart and an understanding spirit for the spiritual feast that can very well be laid before us.
I now leave you with a thought that I hope will get this banquet started. Please feel free to add your thoughts, comments and experiences in respect to the quotes in red. I will do the same shortly.
"If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you." -Gospel of Thomas (Nag Hammadi/Gnostic Text)
3 comments:
excited for what's to come!
I suspect that most people (me included) are afraid to bring forth that which is within me and expose it to the light of day. They/I am afraid and therefore suppress and hide from that which is within. I do believe that Thomas is telling a universal truth. If we can't accept what is within, if we can't bring it out, and show it to the world, it will end up destroying us.
Application ?
Don't live a lie. change something - either what you are internally, or how you live externally, so that you live in balance with who you really are.
Fear is the opposite of Faith. Have faith, not fear.
I think that statement can be interpreted a number of different ways, but I don't think it's a "blanket statement" so to speak. A person who releases all his or her passions would be a frightening and dangerous person indeed. I believe I must strive for balance in everything, and that is how humans ought to live - in balance.
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