tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.comments2023-06-05T11:01:36.327-04:00The Journey To Learn AcceptanceLoveHateLearnGrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598638367076118428noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-5287042779177229332014-01-02T20:32:35.247-05:002014-01-02T20:32:35.247-05:00I'm so glad to hear that! Welcome, and Happy N...I'm so glad to hear that! Welcome, and Happy New Year! :)LoveHateLearnGrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598638367076118428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-48328033455965732782014-01-02T17:35:24.946-05:002014-01-02T17:35:24.946-05:00Great post, I actually share all 3 of your NY reso...Great post, I actually share all 3 of your NY resolutions. I'm happy I discovered your blog today. I'll take some time during my holidays to go through your previous posts. Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-79806438880104249092014-01-01T21:10:57.232-05:002014-01-01T21:10:57.232-05:00Thank you, Shany, for taking the time to write you...Thank you, Shany, for taking the time to write your eloquent response! It's nice to know I'm not alone about the book! I was considering skipping to the lessons, but wasn't sure if it was a bad idea to skip the text. After hearing your advice, I will reconsider! I agree we must make sure to not block experiences like that. Nicely said!<br /><br />Happy New Year!LoveHateLearnGrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598638367076118428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-46759833769113663962013-12-27T14:32:03.021-05:002013-12-27T14:32:03.021-05:00Thanks for writing this! It's useful for peo...Thanks for writing this! It's useful for people thinking about the book and who may not be able to approach it without feeling 'wrong' somehow. That said, after reading your post, people might also be prepared to approach in a different way, and avoid the kind of experience you had :) . <br /><br />I had some of the same hesitations as you, and I completely understand that you need to be in a certain mindset and frame of reference toward 'God' or 'Jesus' to read through the book without squirming a little. I found the first part a little heavy, and actually just skipped down to the daily work lessons. I will get to reading the text, but I think the experiential part is the most important, and the thing that binds us. Experiences are not all the same BECAUSE we have different upbringings, different religions and different perceptions. You and I might perceive the book as too dogmatic or rooted in one religion (Christianity). A Christian follower may perceive the book (especially the lesson section) as too 'new age'. <br /><br />The point is that we have walls that block us from experiencing things in their pure form, and thus we have walls from creating shared experiences. When you do the lessons, you get the sense that the book acknowledges this problem and wants EVERYONE to suspend their own perceptions and find that shared harmonic by stripping away labels and language, assumptions and deductions. <br /><br />With that in mind, it felt more like I was part of a bigger shift, and it felt less like judgement on my current state. I made a conscious decision to follow their lead and see where it takes me. Like you, I also would not recommend this to people before they are in a state where they love and accept themselves and want to 'change the things they can change', so to speak. <br /><br />Right now I read one lesson per day on the bus, and it's pretty meditative. I find the slight shift stays with you in ripples throughout the day and helps when ego is challenged :)<br /><br />ShanyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429759630685474087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-53744959257631402832013-09-15T02:01:09.862-04:002013-09-15T02:01:09.862-04:00Thank you, and I'm glad this post helped you! ...Thank you, and I'm glad this post helped you! This is a topic I revisit nearly every single day. Once you've trained yourself to think in this way, it gets easier. For me, the first step was to actually BELIEVE it - that makes it easier to remind yourself of it later instead of trying to convince yourself of the concept every single time. You are not alone! Welcome to the club, and keep on being amazing! :)LoveHateLearnGrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598638367076118428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-29082298748139504862013-09-14T22:48:28.060-04:002013-09-14T22:48:28.060-04:00I really liked this article and it was just what I...I really liked this article and it was just what I needed to hear because just a few weeks ago I experienced something similar involving hearing close relatives' opinions about how I am living my life and my decisions and I recognized that it really is dependent on how they view the world and projecting onto me and I got both positive and well some negative feedback and I am also one that takes it to heart but am slowly changing those ways. It's nice to know I am not the only one and that I dont have to be defined by others labels. thank you. also i enjoyed reading your other articles as well. Keep it up!! :)melhttp://magenta-stone.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-56375028793476995152013-05-10T17:31:11.751-04:002013-05-10T17:31:11.751-04:00Thank you for your input! No offense was taken, es...Thank you for your input! No offense was taken, especially since you were so careful in how you worded things.<br /><br />First I want to say that I am not anti-having-kids. I guess I'd have to look through all the blogs to see where that idea came across. However, I'm not absolutely adamant about having kids, either. I just sort of assumed I'd get married and have kids, and I think I'd make a damn good mom, and I lived my life such that I'd be a good role model for my future kids. Maybe you're referencing my view points on relationships and how I've said they are optional, and you've taken away from that the fact that I don't want kids? I won't try to guess, but I can see your point about it being selfish. I almost do feel that way about relationships, actually! Thank you for saying I have a beautiful heart - I choose to believe that I do, too - which makes me feel like, despite my issues with guys, it would be selfish to stay single! ;)<br /><br />As for referencing my ex, he came up a lot in the beginning and somewhat beyond just because he was the latest. Whoever is the latest ex gets the most airtime in my words, so I wouldn't look too much into that. I definitely understand your point, and I definitely know that no one is perfect and I can't expect that. But for one, I am not in a place yet where I can accept a relationship where the guy is not exactly what I want as far as his character and morals and decisions. I'm getting to the point where I can understand and have compassion for people, but I can't have that person be in an intimate relationship with me. I am not that far along yet. Honestly I'm sure the guy is way over me by now, unlike other exes who stuck around long after the fact. Maybe I'm wrong, that's just my guess. Either way, we are not right for each other. He is a fantastic guy with a big heart, but I just can't attach my life to him. I send him love and light every chance I get though, and I know he will be fine.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad you are enjoying the blogs!LoveHateLearnGrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598638367076118428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-35630585495643702472013-05-10T16:35:16.584-04:002013-05-10T16:35:16.584-04:00Hi,
I love your blog & where you've come ...Hi,<br /><br />I love your blog & where you've come from & where your at. I actually have read over them a few time's certain articles as it has great meaning to me. <br /><br />I say this only in sadness & no animosity. You stated you don't wish to have children & I believe it is a selfish view(plz don't get upset as I'm not having a go at you-look at it as mindfulness)as they are the greatest gift we can receive in life and to further that you require a man(sperm at least:)& yes you say these things now...wait till you hit 30 as your natural body clock will kick in & you'll understand when the time comes. I've seen the most staunch anti-child like women change in a short period of time. Your ex partner sounded like a man who you youmaybe should look at again as you keep speaking of him? everyone has there faults and relationships do take work and believe it or not its not always easy. Far from it, where we all go wrong is by being open in communication, respecting each other;s boundaries, and being independent of each other still as that is love given freely with no expectations and it will grow and grow. I could say so much but I wont. You have an unbelievable beautiful heart and loving soul & I believe you have learnt more than many people your age & are perfect the way you are. Sending limitless rays of love your way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-52396355734083334212013-01-31T06:55:33.162-05:002013-01-31T06:55:33.162-05:00Thank you! Hopefully this post helped or inspired ...Thank you! Hopefully this post helped or inspired you in some way :) It was so eye-opening to realize that a lot of my fears have pretended to be anything but fear. I think most people deny it. Finally acknowledging that fact makes all the difference!LoveHateLearnGrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598638367076118428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-71392582530434301452013-01-21T18:53:33.613-05:002013-01-21T18:53:33.613-05:00I haven't finished reading it yet, but it look...I haven't finished reading it yet, but it looks great so far! What a great find!LoveHateLearnGrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598638367076118428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319451287473907138.post-40576492220810719262013-01-21T02:27:27.074-05:002013-01-21T02:27:27.074-05:00Talking about fear, here is a free pdf I found onl...Talking about fear, here is a free pdf I found online with tools to work through your fears and break them down tangibly. Hope this helps!<br /><br /><br />www.freefromfear.com/22PowerfulToolsToTransformYourFear_New.pdf Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com