tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post8035199977986323659..comments2023-03-07T03:09:03.200-08:00Comments on Not a Guru: Spiritual Insights into Every Day Life: When spirituality becomes twistedDespina Gurlideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479507100650738161noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post-21463655602797831142011-10-02T09:09:58.568-07:002011-10-02T09:09:58.568-07:00James seems like a wise person, and I
resonate wit...James seems like a wise person, and I<br />resonate with his comments.<br /><br />Trust that you are being inspired to <br />move, but wherever you go, you will <br />find beliefs and behaviors that aren't consistent with your own.<br /><br />Realize that you may be part of a very small niche.<br /><br />I'm glad that you have someplace to<br />go....to re-evaluate and experience<br />alternative perspectives. Looks like you're craving the contrast.<br /><br />Look forward to reading about your<br />experiences there. At least you'll <br />be warmer!Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post-26847234856874543132011-10-01T22:15:48.246-07:002011-10-01T22:15:48.246-07:00Wow! I didn't realize that there were so many ...Wow! I didn't realize that there were so many comments on this post.<br /><br />I'll let Deb answer Popi's question about what she meant. Deb isn't in California, so she's not speaking California-ese.<br /><br />James, it looks like I will get a dose of other perspectives that are not new agey, as I will be moving to Central Florida towards the end of the month. At least for the winter, until I figure out what I want to do when I grow up :-)<br /><br />It seems that when it's time for me to leave a place, all sorts of annoying things happen that remind me what I don't like about the place. Like the guru guy and the new age woman. It makes it easier for me to say goodbye.Despina Gurlideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479507100650738161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post-44964228307318127282011-10-01T17:36:35.771-07:002011-10-01T17:36:35.771-07:00Another interesting post Despina. I certainly can...Another interesting post Despina. I certainly can relate to your frustration with new age concepts and their use; I have experienced similar examples myself.<br /><br />Personally, I have a hard time when these concepts are used to define and prejudice people or relationships. I find the statement "I don't get along well with (pick your sigh) to be rather distasteful.<br /><br />That said, I would recommend traveling in other "spiritual circles" before making a move.<br /><br />True, the cat woman as well as the guru guy, seemed to be using these ideas for selfish reasons, but in my view the new age concepts are being used as a vehicle of justification.<br /><br />The thing is, you will find selfish people everywhere, and they always need justification and spiritual justification carries more weight. <br /><br />It seems to me that you were expressing burn out, and disillusionment. Perhaps you simply need a vacation from new age overload. You could visit Nashville and get yourself a big helping of good old fashioned Baptist values, or even visit an atheist's convention. It might be fun to make a game of finding and blogging about the selfish justifications that you find there... <br /><br />People are attracted to new age concepts and religion because they want answers. I am quite content with questions because for me, it is in the wonder of this experience that we call life that I feel the most spiritual. To paraphrase Forrest Gump "spirituality is as spirituality does."Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08366146417413085773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post-18716855391376602942011-09-30T08:47:00.142-07:002011-09-30T08:47:00.142-07:00Deb.,
I probably sound mentally challenged at this...Deb.,<br />I probably sound mentally challenged at this point, but I did not understand your latest comment. To whom was it refering, about what? I do not know what a Kindle is or the 450F concept. <br /><br />I love your comments and I wish I could get what you are trying to share with us. I am not that cerebral, I guess, but I like to learn.<br /><br />Were you refering to the lady with cat in the blog? The irresponsible world we live in? Who comprises the oligarchy that rules us? These are not retorical questions. They are being asked with all sincerity from a person, who lives a very complicated life, but on very simple, stripped to the bone facts and "bottom line" decisions. <br /><br />I have not the luxury to philosophise and super analyze facts, that is why I ask Despina for a deeper perspective, told in every day terms, so that I can "get" it.<br /><br />I admire all the great comments you ladies and gentlemen leave, but I feel "left" out, because I am too earthy and "simple" to get them. <br /><br />I guess, as the lady said to Despina, "may you should stay in California longer."<br /><br />I feel so stupid right now and I know I am not. <br /><br />Deb., Despina speaks very highly of you, give me a clue of what the last comment meant. <br /><br />Thanks you,<br />Popi.Popinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post-25451446628795603192011-09-30T07:51:28.443-07:002011-09-30T07:51:28.443-07:00Can you really change anyone anymore? After all, h...Can you really change anyone anymore? After all, how do we formulate our sense of what is true? <br />At the diner this morning one of the regulars called me “451 Girl.” I was reading the NY Times on my Kindle and he was commenting on how out of step with the world that puts me! In the Fahrenheit 451 world, sound bites alone shape perception and the collective understanding of what is true. People formulate their beliefs from slogans and half truths that get repeated like punch lines from old movies because reading is forbidden. But without context and analysis, we are left to key in on those bits and bites that validate our own prejudices. We are immune to the deeper truth that could change the way we look at things. That makes us very very vulnerable to the Oligarchy…and isn’t that just the way “they” want us.<br />Wait am I talking about the book or…Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post-89073094218759253702011-09-30T07:44:34.156-07:002011-09-30T07:44:34.156-07:00My dearest friend Despina,
Finally a knowledgable...My dearest friend Despina,<br /><br />Finally a knowledgable man found a way for me to get in and comment on your latest blogs. I could not, until now. <br /><br />Thank you to the ladies, who sent words of comfort at this tragic stage of my life. <br /><br />Thank you for remembering and even dedicating a whole blog to our little "crystal."<br /> But mostly thank you for your latest blog, where you really expressed how you feel about certain subjects and where your life is going. <br /><br />You put a smile on my sad face. I have not smiled in two weeks. You have a gift of getting out there important subjects and food for thought, with a sense of humor. <br /><br />I always loved that quality about you, among other things.<br /><br />I am writing this, aware that I am taking too much space, but I wanted to add that a 24 year old veeeery good looking man is hovering above my shoulders, trying to understand what I am writing. You see, he is French/ Morrocan and he struggles with his English. He is mostly staring at your picture making comments like "Beautiful lady, really beautiful. Great picture, good dressing (outfit)" and complimentary comments like that. If this does not boost your self-esteem a bit, I do not know what would flater you more.<br /><br />I find it funny, but very true and flatering to anybody. A 24 year old real hunk drooling over a picture of yours? Haba-haba my friend. <br /><br />He is not stupid either. He is super educated, speaks more than 5 languages, but English is not something he needs very much for his work, so he is perfecting it now. <br /><br />Keep on writing. To some of us, you are a spiritual inspiration.<br /><br />Sorry for the grammatical and spelling mistakes.<br /><br />Love you,<br />POPI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com