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Here you go Aussie! I am purely recreational photographer. Found I enjoy taking photos of pathways. This photo taken during a walk in Newfoundland. What's your thoughts on my view?

I think of this in comparison to an alcoholic. The longer and more you drink the harder it is to get sober. If you sin/misbehave your entire life, the harder it is to connect to the One to grant your forgiveness. The separation is too great.

Just reading 'A course in Miracles" ... There are two stages.... a person repents.. and process is completed in receiving forgiveness. Quote from 'A Course': Forgiveness is an empty gesture unless it entails correction. Without this it is essentially judgement rather than healing...

Attempting to find the full meaning of 'calling' I came across this article: http://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/relationships-higher-purpose/your-purpose-and-spiritual-calling

Thank you, Joe. I am a catholic by nature.... and respect all faiths. Is 'Allah' an Arabic term? Both faiths are monotheism. The Quran is a 'scripture' after the Bible and supports the bible.... or more correctly does not contradict.... would this be correct. I was awed to read how...

Greetings. Hearing of Ramadan I am attempting to undersand the traditon and what it represent. Ramadan is a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset. It is the holy month of when the prophet was delivered. I do not know much and fear offending someone with my intrepretations of what I...

From my experience with a shaman, she would always first prepare by ensuring she was well grounded followed by a protection ritual. The call to spirits, angels, or gods were always chosen.... never inviting the unknown. I believe this to be a good practice.... and follow this example...

Yes. Agree. Religion is big taboo subject with many I know.

I've been browsing this forum for quite some time, learned quite abit, and also had a few good laughs as I got to know the 'regulars' through the various forum discussions. Feel quite privelidge at times in having this opportunity to be among you scholars. Thomas has definitely made me...

;)My week was rather flat.... or one might say... UNPOPPED.

I have the privilege of visiting a family member who lives in small town. Nobody locks the door to their homes and in winter a sleeping infant would be left in the car seat with the car running to keep the heat going while you dashed in the post office to get your mail. Members of the town...

Just to add - my favorite quote from Lao Tzu: Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.

As a junior in learning arts of Tai Chi/QiGong, I submit my rambling thoughts - Extracted from the link in previous post above: "Humanity follows earth, earth follows heaven, heaven follows the Way, the Way follows Nature." In the final sense, therefore, Taoism, or Wayfaring, refers to the...

Suppose we had no doubts about the afterlife. If there was only one explanation of (after)death and it was accepted by all without question. Would we still need religion to reinforce that belief? Death is a test of faith. Religion can be used more than to just to self-serve ourselves to...

It is only once we pray and succeed in finding that communion, that we come to realize communion is the answer we seek.

I tend to believe evil begins with man. So starting with the government sounds good with me!:D

I think with "doubt" you have the opportunity to reaffirm (strengthen) your belief system or view it as a sign that change (adjustment) is required. The change (or adjustment) that is calling out for our attention will provide one with the opportunity to dive deeper in self identity with end...

For me, in moments of doubt, I ..... - breathe slowly and deeply to relax the body and mind (as doubt can cause tension) - light a candle and burn some incense while reciting a greeting prayer - play music that speaks to your soul. At the moment, I am hooked on Satkirin Kaur Khalsa...

For such 'outlets' of communication, one would first need to evaluate the intention of the speaker.