I Believe in (!). Is This Who I Am?
I was reading an article the other day and I was stunned at the take on various belief systems.It seems to many that because you believe in a belief system you are what that system implies. I was always under the impression that a belief system is based on the morals and values of the believer, not the other way around. After all, a belief started with one single individual belief by one single individual.
I believe we are in a serious denial situation with ourselves if we conform our beliefs to one individuals ideas layed out for us in written doctrine.
We as humans, have the ability to make decisions for the better or worse. Making a decision to conform our lives to a certain way of believing is a big decision.
Much soul searching should be involved in this process.
When looking for a spiritual path always consider whether your chosen path conforms to your moral, spiritual and ethical way of life. Incorporate your chosen path into your way of life instead of changing yourself to conform with your chosen path. In doing this you and your path can live together in harmony.
My way of believing is that all belief systems have valuable assets to offer and can work together if your heart so wishes.
I believe we are in a serious denial situation with ourselves if we conform our beliefs to one individuals ideas layed out for us in written doctrine.
We as humans, have the ability to make decisions for the better or worse. Making a decision to conform our lives to a certain way of believing is a big decision.
Much soul searching should be involved in this process.
When looking for a spiritual path always consider whether your chosen path conforms to your moral, spiritual and ethical way of life. Incorporate your chosen path into your way of life instead of changing yourself to conform with your chosen path. In doing this you and your path can live together in harmony.
My way of believing is that all belief systems have valuable assets to offer and can work together if your heart so wishes.
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Permalink Reply by Angel Silverstein on -
I agree with your last two paragraphs. I am a Witch, I was born a Witch. My spiritual path is based on my individual way of life; it does not conform to my being a Witch. My belief system has changed many times over the years, and I am always growing and evolving into a better me. I live my life in a way that is open to all; I don't want to ever have a preconceived notion about a certain belief or practice or anything, thereby potentially missing out on something truly wonderful. (There are certain things in life that have been consistent in the way that they have been presented to me, and I do not embrace that which has proven to be negative or harmful to my life.) I want to always appreciate everything that life has to offer, and constantly grow and improve upon myself based on my life experiences. I don't ever want to have a belief system that locks me into a box where I cannot be flexible to learning new things. Life is a vast and wonderful experience, and living inside a box will always prevent me from experiencing a truly fulfilling life.
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Permalink Reply by Waterdragon315 on -
I believe in dogs but I don't think that makes me a dog
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Permalink Reply by By the Beat of My Own Drum on -
This is why the path I started on is still a part of me but I am more than that could be.
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