Posted by annierose on October 26, 2010, at 21:30:30
In reply to Re: 'T ... are you tripping on acid?', posted by Dinah on October 26, 2010, at 20:09:54
About five years ago, I was going on vacation with my family (and my husband's extended family). I was quite upset as my daughter was going through an especially painful period in her life (and I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel). My t asked if I wanted to borrow a few of her books that always inspired her. One was a "normal" book by Dr. Wayne Dyer - and it was accessible. The other book - oh my! It sent off panic alarms - what the f*ck? It was a "true" story of a woman who despite years of abuse, was able to use meditation to free herself of all her hurt. When she meditated, she saw the "new world" this third dimension where everything, every pain, made sense ... the outer world was full of love and peace ... something like that. It freaked me out.
I did tell her that upon my return that I did not share those same beliefs. It's (still) awkward but she doesn't bring up these conversations very often or I would be running for the hills. It's just when she sees how much I'm struggling, she shares some of these thoughts as they are helpful to her. I do remind her that I don't share the same belief system ... so let's move on.
Let's face it ... I grew up Lutheran and married a Jewish man. I can live with differences - - - but sometimes when they are so outside the lines, it pauses me to think.
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