Posted by barbaracat on August 2, 2002, at 2:14:47
In reply to Re: Anybody Else Here Read Ken Wilber? Yes » BarbaraCat, posted by fachad on August 2, 2002, at 1:15:11
Ah yes, I remember his interiors and exteriors from an article in I believe it was Transformations mag. It struck me so positively that I made a mental note to get SES. I forgot all about this, so thanks.
I also had a very religious upbringing - a strict catholic home and went to parochial school with a clutch of homicidal nuns. Even with the terror instilled in me to never question 'God's representatives here on Earth', I started questioning in earnest around 7th grade. Went through acid drenched sojourns into the seven circles of heaven and hell, eastern religions, TM, buddhism, bible study, course in miracles, est, yoga, etc, etc. Everything I could get my hands on to address the burning questions and yearning I have for... what? I don't know, except that I feel so very homesick for somewhere else where kittens don't die from cold and starvation, where people are simply kind and decent to each other, and it's not so horribly difficult to find a fulfilling and supportive livelihood that makes one happy. The Buddhist philosophy comes out far ahead of any 'religion', especially in it's beautiful psychological depth, but I'll never be a purist in any one camp. Even so, with all the bad taste in my mouth re the abuses of the Catholic church and the bigotry of Christianity, I sure do love Jesus. He's my greatest teacher and influence, but he's not at all similar to the cat who insists we all must be washed in his blood or be forever more banished to the fiery realms. I have no use for any spiritual teaching that instills this kind of toxic fear and guilt. For this reason, I love The Course in Miracles and am feeling drawn to working with it again. It's the best remedy I know for nihilism and I'm in need of a remedy these days. - BarbaraCat
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