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    Ramblings of an ineffective mind

    Friday, June 6, 2008, 09:51 PM [General]

    So I've been thinking about Goddess/God and what I believe about her/him/it/them.  I'm torn between the idea of all gods are one God and the idea of seperate beings rather than just different faces of the same one.  I spent so many years of my spiritual life on the chistian path that it's hard to not feel like I've "changed gods", but if all gods are one then have I?  Or am I just seeing a different aspect - because I really do see it as different.  I don't think I would push my feelings to "bitter" about the whole cristian experience, but it's close.  I really hate the way I was - the judgemental, narrow minded person who looked down my nose on those who were not one of US.  So much so that I just can't look at the cristian god as a positive being .  This makes me sad because I'm not sure I've changed like I would like to think I have - am I still looking down my judgemental nose at those who are not one of US?  A wise friend said I should meditate on what I think about the Divine and follow it to the end and see where it takes me.  Easier said than done with young babies, but I am trying (hence this ramble).   So what do I really think - not what I was taught, not what I think I should think, but really think?  I like the idea of looking at nature for the answer.  Not all of nature is happyhappyjoyjoy.  It's got a dark side - so maybe my goddess does too.  I like the idea of one creative being that is both masculine and feminine but with lesser gods and goddesses with specific areas of focus.  Kinda like the Catholic saints.  I guess this is what I will explore.  Wish me blessings - I still hold a little of that good ol' christian fear.  Sucks, but truth is truth and it is what it is.  Told you this was the ramblings of an ineffective, sleep depribed, over stressed mind.....

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    No you haven't changed gods, And I know you are feeling the darkness after leaving behind that which you had been raised. it's not easy. When I first found the path I felt like I carried a deep chill for a long time When I first went into a wicca/ pagan shop I heard a voice screaming inside me screaming "You shouldn't be in here!"
    But After my experiences in that religion were nothing pleasant. teasing, beatings and other such attacks. I was very afraid all the time.

    knightshade_43@yahoo...
    June 06, 2008
    10:57 PM CST

    Whenever you start on a new path it is scary, twits and turns you dont anticipate, and it will get you thinking in a way that your not used to, but if you think about it, that is exactly why you started down that path, because you wanted to ask questions and find the deeper answers....

    Personally I do feel that all gods represent a one universal truth, and Goddesses and Gods come in as how we best serve and worship as a person, as for me, I follow a Goddess, it makes the most sense to me, but I also belive in Mysteries, and that somehow a woman can become a Goddess... and a man a God... no matter what religon these Mysteries occur in.

    Good luck in your search.

    ~Mae~

    P.S. This is a Labrynth... I think they are beautiful for their representation of our journey through life.

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    Mae
    June 07, 2008
    01:24 AM CST

    your soooo bitter. admit it. hahaha

    no, seriously, your wise friend is truly wise. hehe. i think your two friends who have previously commented here both have wisdom for you to take with you. truly beautiful ideas about the goddess. and i love that your thinking these thoughts! this is how you figure things out. so keep up the good work.
    my spidey-senses are telling me that a fun, loving, and exciting adventure awaits you.

    laci
    June 09, 2008
    07:33 PM CST