Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Kalibhakta wrote: I'm glad to hear you say "I am wondering if, for me, I won't make real headway in Hinduism until I find meaning in my Christian background." I think many of us go through this. Dear Kalibhakta and all, Now you will think I am seriously crazy, but I want to share two experiences I had that helped me heal my relationship with my Christian background. In one instance, I went to church with my mom and stepdad. I had not been inside a church for years ... and years. As I was listening to what was being said, which really bothered me ("we'll convert everyone in the Treasure Valley), I was looking intently at Jesus on the Cross. Jesus gave me this understanding in a way that I could comprehend. He "showed me" that he was a shaman, just that other people didn't realize it. He did all the things shamans do: he climbed the world tree (the cross); he visited the underworld (of death); and he came back with a great gift for the community (of Earth) ~ the knowledge that death is not the end. He had me glued to my seat as experiencing this understanding went on for some time, and it has changed my outlook ever since. Another time, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, and Jesus came and sat by me. It was so simple a gesture. He rubbed my head and told me he would always be here for me, no matter what. That was the end of the experience, but it has never left me. It seemed just like what He would do when he was alive ... give comfort in simple ways to those in need. In my life I have been blessed with these experiences, and I believe they have been given to me as a gift to overcome and understand (have compassion) toward my abusive childhood. That pain is so great, no one but an avatar can lift it. Jesus Ki Jai ~ Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Namaste ALL esp Linda, Oh, Linda, you bring tear to my eyes. Typing through a wet film here...this posting is so inspiring. How feeble it seems to say a mere "thank you for sharing." I wish I had something eloquent to say to express how I feel. I am hoping you can intuit it. Namaste, Karen - nierika (AT) aol (DOT) com Monday, September 13, 2004 7:11 AM Re: Digest Number 434 Kalibhakta wrote: I'm glad to hear you say "I am wondering if, for me, I won't make real headway in Hinduism until I find meaning in my Christian background." I think many of us go through this. Dear Kalibhakta and all, Now you will think I am seriously crazy, but I want to share two experiences I had that helped me heal my relationship with my Christian background. In one instance, I went to church with my mom and stepdad. I had not been inside a church for years ... and years. As I was listening to what was being said, which really bothered me ("we'll convert everyone in the Treasure Valley), I was looking intently at Jesus on the Cross. Jesus gave me this understanding in a way that I could comprehend. He "showed me" that he was a shaman, just that other people didn't realize it. He did all the things shamans do: he climbed the world tree (the cross); he visited the underworld (of death); and he came back with a great gift for the community (of Earth) ~ the knowledge that death is not the end. He had me glued to my seat as experiencing this understanding went on for some time, and it has changed my outlook ever since. Another time, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, and Jesus came and sat by me. It was so simple a gesture. He rubbed my head and told me he would always be here for me, no matter what. That was the end of the experience, but it has never left me. It seemed just like what He would do when he was alive ... give comfort in simple ways to those in need. In my life I have been blessed with these experiences, and I believe they have been given to me as a gift to overcome and understand (have compassion) toward my abusive childhood. That pain is so great, no one but an avatar can lift it. Jesus Ki Jai ~ Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 lovely. thank you so much for sharing, linda. Be Love, Berijoy http://www.egyirba.net -------------- nierika (AT) aol (DOT) com Mon, Sep-13-2004 7:25 AM Re: Digest Number 434 Kalibhakta wrote: I'm glad to hear you say "I am wondering if, for me, I won't make real headway in Hinduism until I find meaning in my Christian background." I think many of us go through this. Dear Kalibhakta and all, Now you will think I am seriously crazy, but I want to share two experiences I had that helped me heal my relationship with my Christian background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.