Love, Compassion, Forgiveness - The Way Forward
I was raised in the Christian religion since I was born (I’m 54), I saw all the hypocrisy, piety, intolerance that goes on in the Christian faith. I left there 20 years ago, and unfortunately, became interested in Satanism. This attracted a lot of negative influences, and a lot of hate built up in me. A good friend introduced me to the wonderful music of Lucinda Drayton about six months ago, I read that her music was influenced by Raj Yoga Meditation - I found it to be powerful and very moving. Since then I have realised the way forward isn’t hate and violence, but Love, compassion and forgiveness. Although I still cannot forgive myself for the hurt I caused to those I loved and have died, I can forgive those who have caused me a lot of hurt and anguish. Most of the negative influences I have had over the last few years have gone, but I know I have to learn to accept and love myself. This I am finding hard to do. But I hope that in time that will happen. I thirst for knowledge, and help from those experienced in Meditation. I have destroyed everything relating to Satanism, and collecting as much information on this Meditation as I can. About four weeks ago, I had to go into hospital to have an operation to repair damage I had done to myself. While I was there I had to have a Community Psychiatric Nurse in the room with me, the nurse who was with me on the day I was discharged, was very much into Meditation. He owned a place in India, and spends six months a year out there. He was a lovely loving man, and gave me so much support and encouragement,and came home with me in the taxi - we keep in touch. I’m now convinced God has been looking over me, and sent that man to show the love and compassion God gives to all of us. I have a lot to learn, and need to spend time on a Retreat, for deep Meditation and reflection. Anonymous
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There is a lot of healing that neeeds to be done. Starting with forgiveness helps us let go of the past. I too went to Catholic Church. But as I have journeyed in my life and have gone through many trials,tribulations,abuse and responded from a place of hurt and anger I was only hurting myself more. I also discovered that people are people and there is good and bad intention in us all. Religion is not faith. There is hypocricy in every religion because you are following Man and not God. Only God knows what’s in our hearts and what our intentions are so that is why it is not for us to judge. Love, compassion and forgiveness is for us all. I personally believe that Christ was sent to forgive our sins from the father and that i have a personal responsiblity to myself to live in peace and protect my inner power by the virtue of Power to Discern:The disappointments and joys in life, now part of your inner map, let you know what is destructive and what is helpful. May your inner peace be found and shared with others along your journey.
Om Shanti