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Agreed. For what it’s worth, I don’t begrudge people who give a religious and spiritual spin to such personal life events, and I can even admire them to the extent that these events prompt them to make changes for the better. To them I say (and only of asked), “I personally don’t believe in those kinds of greater forces, but I respect that you do and I wish you nothing but the best.”
Of course, all bets are off if they haughtily proclaim their interpretation is the objective truth and all non-believers are misguided fools (or worse). That sort of nonsense I cannot indulge.
All the divrei Torahs I have written have come from the Author of scripture, dreams and life experiences.
People are free to discount that if they want. I don't force it on anyone.
I spent half my life with no guidance or bad guidance for the most part. And then all that changed.
I am not one to look down upon others for how they live their lives and what they believe. I just know "there comes a time" as that is my lived experience. And I know the great patience that has been afforded to me in my growth.
I went golfing yesterday, and when I go golfing now, I know it could be my last time. I golfed with an awesome old friend I have known since middle school, who knows the worst things about me. And an 84 year old man who spent 20 years in the penitentiary, who still hits the ball a mile and straight. And someone I just met that day. I don't know that any of them believe in God. We all had a great time in great company, and all contributing very entertaining moments.
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since this thread resides in the Religion and Spirituality section of the forum, then to keep it actually related to Religion and Spirituality, then readers may want to share and list the 3-5 books they are currently reading (or have read within the last say 6 months or so) which are related specifically to Religion and Spirituality.
i always have about 12 books at a time which are currently in progress (books at home, books in the car, books at my desk at work for reading at lunch and on break, books in my bag for waiting in line or at appointments). so here are some books which I am currently reading:
Dew Drops on a Lotus Leaf, Poems of Zen Master Ryokan
Turning Confusion into Clarity, Guide to Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism, by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Althar Intense, Living the Paradox, the ninth Althar book by Joachim Wolfram (my third read through these books, and yes i will read them again.)
Rebbe Nachman, The Power of Psalms, Book 2, Insights drawn from Breslov Teachings to enhance saying of Tehillim, translated and annotated by Dovid Sears
Step by Step Tai Chi, Natural Way to Strength and Health, by Master Lam Kam Chuen, guide for use in daily qi gong practice
it would be wonderful to share and see the titles and interests of readers here on CD, the 3-5 books you are currently reading related to Religion and Spirituality.
Last edited by Tzaphkiel; 11-24-2022 at 09:28 AM..
since this thread resides in the Religion and Spirituality section of the forum, then to keep it actually related to Religion and Spirituality, then readers may want to share and list the 3-5 books they are currently reading (or have read within the last say 6 months or so) which are related specifically to Religion and Spirituality.
i always have about 12 books at a time which are currently in progress (books at home, books in the car, books at my desk at work for reading at lunch and on break, books in my bag for waiting in line or at appointments). so here are some books which I am currently reading:
Dew Drops on a Lotus Leaf, Poems of Zen Master Ryokan
Turning Confusion into Clarity, Guide to Foundation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism, by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Althar Intense, Living the Paradox, the ninth Althar book by Joachim Wolfram (my third read through these books, and yes i will read them again.)
Rebbe Nachman, The Power of Psalms, Book 2, Insights drawn from Breslov Teachings to enhance saying of Tehillim, translated and annotated by Dovid Sears
Step by Step Tai Chi, Natural Way to Strength and Health, by Master Lam Kam Chuen, guide for use in daily qi gong practice
it would be wonderful to share and see the titles and interests of readers here on CD, the 3-5 books you are currently reading related to Religion and Spirituality.
Any of those got pictures? I don't read books that don't contain pictures.
Any of those got pictures? I don't read books that don't contain pictures.
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Originally Posted by Tzaphkiel
so why don't you read books that don't contain pictures?
When I listen or read, I tend to visualize. When I start on a project, I must be able to visualize the finished product and work toward that goal. Some see a hunk of junk and I see a finished car. Just as most of my customer have that vision of what they are looking for, and I have to translate that into what I have to do.
When I listen or read, I tend to visualize. When I start on a project, I must be able to visualize the finished product and work toward that goal. Some see a hunk of junk and I see a finished car. Just as most of my customer have that vision of what they are looking for, and I have to translate that into what I have to do.
yes, when i read a book i see it unfolding visually, it is like i am not only watching a movie, but I am in the movie and experiencing what the book is about. even books that may seem abstract unfold within visually and i see them.
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