Posted by floatingbridge on August 20, 2009, at 23:47:43
In reply to Re: Study on faith and mental illness. » floatingbridge, posted by SLS on August 20, 2009, at 6:13:17
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> You must be a "seeker". These people seek out understanding of all things, visible and invisible. If the Western answers to your questions still leave you empty, distressed, or wanting, you might try finding some understanding from Eastern philosophies. My spirituality and philosophies are rooted in a belief of what science has and will yield on the nature of God's Universe. That life be its own meaning comes from a belief in evolution and the biology that comes from it.
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> - ScottHi Scott, Let's say that I'm a recovering 'seeker'. I like the link you posted from, I think, Science Daily, that spoke of 'existential well-being'. That best describes what I'm trying to work on, in therapy, in my interpersonal relationships, and within myself. Most helpful of readings comes from a small number of buddhist texts, catholic mystics, and psychotherapy itself--reading about it's potential to transform people--to minister to people. For me, destruction of spirituality came first, by damaging religious upbringing (read crazy zealots here), then the depression. I am in a process of recovery. I don't have the head for science and evolution, enough that it would lead me to the wonder of the universe and creation. I have heard, and been inspired by scientists and philosophers that have spoken on this very subject and their faith. I feel I am more humble--and what I reach out for more than anything, is love and connection--to others and self. This helps me stay sane and orders my universe.
best regards to you on the path,
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