Comments for Spiritual Questions http://spiritualquestions.org.uk Throwing light on human happiness and the meaning of life by exchanging spiritual questions and comments and by exploring links between Swedenborg's writings, psychology and spiritual healing. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:24:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Life’s Journey by Fay Dowling http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2012/05/lifes-journey/#comment-6410 Fay Dowling Tue, 15 May 2012 15:24:52 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=3288#comment-6410 We only learn through experience. We learn more from the painfull. I used to wonder how people become wise?I know now it is from experience this is the teacher. We only learn through experience.
We learn more from the painfull.
I used to wonder how people become wise?I know now it is from experience this is the teacher.

]]> Comment on Feeling better about oneself by Amalia http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2011/03/feeling-better-about-oneself/#comment-6401 Amalia Mon, 14 May 2012 07:48:14 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=1670#comment-6401 You cover so many areas of concern to me and spiritual abuse is up there on my list. I have walked away from the established church (and am unsure what faith I can now hold onto, if any) and have lots of questions. It is refreshing to see you confront so honestly many of those questions. I have been away from active church membership since 2002 after being severely affected by my last church (I would term a cult). It is a can of worms to look at negative concerns of the church but so necessary. All strength to you and keep up the good writing/cartooning. You cover so many areas of concern to me and spiritual abuse is up there on my list. I have walked away from the established church (and am unsure what faith I can now hold onto, if any) and have lots of questions. It is refreshing to see you confront so honestly many of those questions. I have been away from active church membership since 2002 after being severely affected by my last church (I would term a cult). It is a can of worms to look at negative concerns of the church but so necessary. All strength to you and keep up the good writing/cartooning.

]]> Comment on Erotic might mean erratic by Ntshekazi http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2010/11/erotic-can-mean-erratic/#comment-6399 Ntshekazi Mon, 14 May 2012 07:44:58 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=948#comment-6399 I would have to pose the question, what do u coinsder 2 b intimacy? i believe that many people have opinions but know not of which they speak!!! think about it, what made u feel as though intimacy was lacking, was it u were not getting the amount of intimacy u wanted or was it that intimacy was completely missing? Intimacy can b a snuggle or sex or oral or possibly just foreplay. what u constitute 2 b intimacy n a sense could not b along the same lines that someone else may envision. either way, i believe the door swings both ways. so, if u feel as though u r not getting enuff then perhaps a discussion is @ hand 2 determine where things r falling short. it could b that someone has a personal issue w/their self image and sexuality, ex: gaining weight and not feeling as sexy, having job issues/stress and not feeling it or maybe there is a real underlying issue. i would say, however, that if there is a real underlying issue beyond self perception and job or familial issues, then there is a real sit down talking that needs 2 happen and some real solutions that need 2 b brought forth. either way, i don't believe that it just happens overnight! b mindful, just cuz u c someone as sexy or u feel as though they shouldn't b stressed about certain things doesn't mean they feel the same way. talk it out and actually listen 2 each other and not just feel like u got sumthin off your chest and elect 2 chalk it up as well i told them! n hopes they understand and have no determining factor on their end which also may n turn b blocking an intimate side they r yearning 2 unleash!!!! I would have to pose the question, what do u coinsder 2 b intimacy? i believe that many people have opinions but know not of which they speak!!! think about it, what made u feel as though intimacy was lacking, was it u were not getting the amount of intimacy u wanted or was it that intimacy was completely missing? Intimacy can b a snuggle or sex or oral or possibly just foreplay. what u constitute 2 b intimacy n a sense could not b along the same lines that someone else may envision. either way, i believe the door swings both ways. so, if u feel as though u r not getting enuff then perhaps a discussion is @ hand 2 determine where things r falling short. it could b that someone has a personal issue w/their self image and sexuality, ex: gaining weight and not feeling as sexy, having job issues/stress and not feeling it or maybe there is a real underlying issue. i would say, however, that if there is a real underlying issue beyond self perception and job or familial issues, then there is a real sit down talking that needs 2 happen and some real solutions that need 2 b brought forth. either way, i don’t believe that it just happens overnight! b mindful, just cuz u c someone as sexy or u feel as though they shouldn’t b stressed about certain things doesn’t mean they feel the same way. talk it out and actually listen 2 each other and not just feel like u got sumthin off your chest and elect 2 chalk it up as well i told them! n hopes they understand and have no determining factor on their end which also may n turn b blocking an intimate side they r yearning 2 unleash!!!!

]]> Comment on Ethical parking control? by Parking Control http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2012/02/ethical-parking-control/#comment-6397 Parking Control Mon, 14 May 2012 07:36:38 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=2951#comment-6397 Many times people say "there's just not enough parking" in a neighborhood. Usually the parking shortage is limited to specific parts of a neighborhood at specific times. If you think you have a parking problem that time we are helping you. For more detail please visit us at <a href="http://www.uk-carparkmanagement.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong> Parking Control</strong></a> Many times people say “there’s just not enough parking” in a neighborhood. Usually the parking shortage is limited to specific parts of a neighborhood at specific times. If you think you have a parking problem that time we are helping you. For more detail please visit us at Parking Control

]]> Comment on Quibbling about Parables by Suwichada http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2011/12/quibbling-about-parables/#comment-6365 Suwichada Sun, 13 May 2012 06:57:53 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=2741#comment-6365 The concept of unconditional love is a difficult one to understand. I didn't understand it when I was a child, but I do now that I am a parent. When our children do something that isn't right, or they make horribly bad decisions, we still love them. They are ours forever and will be forever in our hearts. I struggled with this parable for years but I understand it now. God is our forgiving parent who, no matter what, loves us unconditionally. It's a difficult concept, yet beautiful and awe-inspiring, as it is visually represented in this painting. Forgiveness is very difficult for all of us and we may not fully understand what unconditional love is, but isn't it wonderful that someone feels this way about us?Thanks for sharing the painting, Cindy. The concept of unconditional love is a difficult one to understand. I didn’t understand it when I was a child, but I do now that I am a parent. When our children do something that isn’t right, or they make horribly bad decisions, we still love them. They are ours forever and will be forever in our hearts. I struggled with this parable for years but I understand it now. God is our forgiving parent who, no matter what, loves us unconditionally. It’s a difficult concept, yet beautiful and awe-inspiring, as it is visually represented in this painting. Forgiveness is very difficult for all of us and we may not fully understand what unconditional love is, but isn’t it wonderful that someone feels this way about us?Thanks for sharing the painting, Cindy.

]]> Comment on Contacting a spirit guide by kitty warner http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2011/01/contacting-a-spirit-guide/#comment-6356 kitty warner Sat, 12 May 2012 19:33:10 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=1567#comment-6356 Thank you for answering Stephen, I would say that reading "Christ in you" is a must read. This book I found, rather it found me, at a time when I needed it most and has been a close "friend" ever since. In regards to the reviewer who said it was a "false re-wording", well "Christ in you" was first published in 1910 and in print ever since. If this book was taken from Murdo MacDonald-Bayne's writings , Murdo would have had to be very young when he wrote his books and from what little I've been able to tell, he was older than 22-23 before his books were written. Please correct me if I'm wrong on this as I have not read his books since this is the first I've heard of him. Again, thanks for having this wonderful site Stephen, it's so nice to be able to converse with like minded folk! Let me add that I do so admire Swedenborg's writings, I was introduced to them in a large part, by the works of Wilson Van Dusen. And I've had the great pleasure in speaking with his dear wife Marge after his passing. Later, Kitty Thank you for answering Stephen, I would say that reading “Christ in you” is a must read. This book I found, rather it found me, at a time when I needed it most and has been a close “friend” ever since.

In regards to the reviewer who said it was a “false re-wording”, well “Christ in you” was first published in 1910 and in print ever since. If this book was taken from Murdo MacDonald-Bayne’s writings , Murdo would have had to be very young when he wrote his books and from what little I’ve been able to tell, he was older than 22-23 before his books were written. Please correct me if I’m wrong on this as I have not read his books since this is the first I’ve heard of him.

Again, thanks for having this wonderful site Stephen, it’s so nice to be able to converse with like minded folk!

Let me add that I do so admire Swedenborg’s writings, I was introduced to them in a large part, by the works of Wilson Van Dusen. And I’ve had the great pleasure in speaking with his dear wife Marge after his passing.

Later, Kitty

]]> Comment on Contacting a spirit guide by editor http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2011/01/contacting-a-spirit-guide/#comment-6341 editor Thu, 10 May 2012 21:57:45 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=1567#comment-6341 Hi Kitty Thank you for your kind comment. I'm afraid <em>Christ in You</em> is a book I haven't read but I will try to do so. There are some positive reviews on Amazon which you may have seen. According to one reviewer however it is a false re-wording of <em><em>Divine Healing of Mind and Body [Paperback] by Murdo MacDonald- Bayne</em></em> . Cheers Stephen Hi Kitty
Thank you for your kind comment. I’m afraid Christ in You is a book I haven’t read but I will try to do so. There are some positive reviews on Amazon which you may have seen. According to one reviewer however it is a false re-wording of Divine Healing of Mind and Body [Paperback] by Murdo MacDonald- Bayne .
Cheers Stephen

]]> Comment on Contacting a spirit guide by kitty warner http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2011/01/contacting-a-spirit-guide/#comment-6333 kitty warner Wed, 09 May 2012 21:14:52 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=1567#comment-6333 Hello Mark, Susan and Stephen...just read what you all were saying and would like to add to it: First to Mark, have you heard about or read any of Robert Monroe's books? In case you don't know, he had many experiences like yours and made his life's work in researching it, very smart guy and brave! I enjoyed what you wrote. To Susan, have you heard of p.m.h. atwater? She's also a great researcher and speaks of the "dark light". This dark light, in her "near death" research is the "other" half of God's Light. And very good. And to Stephen, you are doing a great job on this site, I was wondering if you might know if there is a second book to "Christ in you", written in 1910 ? And even though the author is anonymous, does anyone have any idea of who wrote it? thank you so much, kitty Hello Mark, Susan and Stephen…just read what you all were saying and would like to add to it: First to Mark, have you heard about or read any of Robert Monroe’s books? In case you don’t know, he had many experiences like yours and made his life’s work in researching it, very smart guy and brave! I enjoyed what you wrote.
To Susan, have you heard of p.m.h. atwater? She’s also a great researcher and speaks of the “dark light”. This dark light, in her “near death” research is the “other” half of God’s Light. And very good.

And to Stephen, you are doing a great job on this site, I was wondering if you might know if there is a second book to “Christ in you”, written in 1910 ? And even though the author is anonymous, does anyone have any idea of who wrote it?
thank you so much,
kitty

]]> Comment on Evidence for God? by Fay Dowling http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2012/04/evidence-for-god/#comment-6301 Fay Dowling Tue, 08 May 2012 10:41:19 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=3255#comment-6301 You only have to look at a blade of grass to see a miracle!!!! You only have to look at a blade of grass to see a miracle!!!!

]]> Comment on A story to warm your heart. by Fay Dowling http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/2012/04/a-story-to-warm-your-heart/#comment-6300 Fay Dowling Tue, 08 May 2012 10:36:31 +0000 http://spiritualquestions.org.uk/?p=3270#comment-6300 How wonderfull!!! How wonderfull!!!

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