Comments on: My God Is On A Timeout!

By: Sisterlisa

Sisterlisa — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:30:36 +0000

Niri, that was so refreshing to read. I consider myself a person of faith and I had to cast aside the ‘religion’ that takes advantage of people and embrace the faith that was burning deep in my soul..the faith in Love. I believe the real God is Love and we all possess an amount of love within us and like you said..if you’re kind and loving that’s what matters. I totally agree. God didn’t say ‘They will know you by your position in the choir or which denomination you are in” He said ‘by how you love one another’

I also happen to believe it’s ok to be mad at God and I believe that even if we are hitting and kicking him in anger and hurt feelings..that He still loves us and embraces us. Because that’s what grace does.

We’ll never have God ‘all figured out’ and I don’t think He asks us to. He loves us..and did so before we were born and will continue to forever. And not because of what church we go to, or don’t go to..or how many religious rituals we partook in.

and Marcel shared insightful words of encouragement (Thanks, Marcel) Buddha was right..it’s within..because God is within.

Death is so hard to understand..so I decided not to think about it. I lost my dad to a heart attack when I was 19 yrs old. And he was in his early 40′s. Tough times, but I’m at peace now. Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Carissa

Carissa — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:19:12 +0000

Thanks so much Niri for joining me! I love the lyrics from the song from Wicked.. “Who can Say if I’ve Been Changed for the Better…? I have been changed for Good.”

Meeting people I love and respect in real life does that to me. Hugs.

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By: Kamani

Kamani — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:08:42 +0000

Great post….take all the time you need to find the inner peace you are looking for. Some times we do not need to search to far.

It would be a perfect world if we all beleived in the “human religion” of loving, caring and peace amongst each other without putting a demonation of faith we beleive in.

By: Marcel

Marcel — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:53:06 +0000

For the record, I am LDS as well and a friend of Carissa’s. I don’t necessary feel I need a time out from God, but I would like to put God in a time out. Is that possible? And I am really hoping there is no reincarnation, the thought of doing this all over again SCARES the hell out of me. Even eternal life, I think, “Really, oh S*&$!”

I think if you have suffered tremendous losses, your perspective can go a number of ways. As I’m trying to work through having PTSD (which is crazy because I’ve been to Iraq), I’ve learned it’s ok to take a time out. I’ve also learned the importance of bringing light and truth into my life everyday, whether that’s through reading religious writings, inspirational words, or music that moves me. It’s this light and truth that reminds me that my sufferings are but a speck in the sands of humanity, and to look upward for hope and healing.

I wish you the best in your spiritual journey. The Buddha tells us,
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”