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Originally Posted by tntangie
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I am at a point in life that I'm not exactly sure what I believe....I WANT to believe that there is some"thing" that is a greater "power/influence/being" than myself and others that are around me every day.
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I think finding a way to treat others better than you expect to be treated...."good will" is a huge part of life. Religious or not. But I'm glad my religion taught me this and gave me tons of opportunities to practice it.
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I've always envied people who are strong in their faith and do not question it. More power to them.
However, I used to be more of what was described in the first sentence above. I had hope of what I "hoped" was there but not really knowing, or believing, an absolute and rigorous philosophy of the afterlife and what we perceive as a God.
It's taken decades but recently, in the last few years, I've come to a conclusion that works for me. It's probably not the most popular form of beliefs and I'm not going to share it with others in this topic, but it does include trying to be the best that one can, having a sense of giving to others emotionally and financially when able, having a sense that things are going to work out and having a certain credible and workable idea of something that doesn't cause me to be so freaked out about the idea of dying.
I will admit that my leanings are more ecumenical, and with a lot of Buddhism thrown in the mix, in nature but that works for me at this point.
I really don't LIKE the idea of being dead and so that's always been something that is hard to think about. Now ... I still ponder it but I've thankfully just kindof figured out what works for me.
It's probably an age thing. Probably most of us, including you and others Angie, will come to a workable conclusion in time as well. Once that happens, there does develop a sense of peace within. Sometimes!
On a side note, I adore you avatar! Very top shelf.
Elisabeth