My position of abortion, same sex marriage, and speaking freely if I disagree run counter to our current repressive culture. I've been thinking a lot about the mission this week and I realized today that I really need to do some interior housecleaning. I'm thinking of finding a spiritual advisor to help me along the road. I know a couple of priests, Sam West in particular, whom I might approach.
I think part of what holds us back from seeking spiritual advise is our sense that we can be self-reliant. I know that is one of my big problems so I don't turn to God first when troubled. I stumble around in the dark a lot. I must admit that I have gotten a lot better at turning to God than when I was much younger. But at the moment I feel a bit behind the eight ball. There are serious changes coming up in the not too distant future and I want to get this right.
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From my friend, Biene -
What I personally find so difficult is to resign myself, not accept, the new culture coming down the pike. But, where, at one time, I was so terrified that I could not even function, at watching the changes, and liberal think, I have become more pragmatic about these changes, and hope I can keep this up.
My reading materials have been geopolitical, political and domestic/EU economics. The world has taken on a different look for me, and now knowing that there is absolutely nothing I can do about even one thing, I am totally focused on the books, and only on Meg, Tony, the kids and my son.
I also have been reading Rabbi Sacks' Conversations and found a real relationship to my thoughts/prayers and his messages. For the past month, maybe a little longer, I have had the feeling of being swaddled in love and care. Then Tuesday and Wednesday there was a cold void - as though G-d had taken a vacation. My safety net was gone. Wow! What a horrible feeling. I thought about it, and realized that there was "something" at work here and consciously forced myself to push back.
There is cold evil at work in this world, and it has definitely reached our shores in the form of the troll and his minions. Few believe this. Those that do and speak out are ridiculed. We will have to do our best to fight back, leave the problem in G-d's hands, but always listen for that small, insistent voice to guide what we do.
Your problem is mine, and you can tell that I have not posted much - only because I have been knitting and reading and trying to figure out what to do about Tony.
BTW remember I told you about the baby blanket? I ended up ripping that thing out three different times, but that feeling of urgency is still there. So, the blanket stays as Priority #2, #1 being the books I'm reading-at least four simultaneously, which is crazy. This, too, seems to be very important. Now, if I could only be in bed by 9:30 each night, I'd be happy.
G-d's greatest gift? That time does not stand still. I am grateful. :)
I think you fixed this. Thanks.
I'm hoping my comment was helpful. Just remember, like us all, you are unique, which means you see your problem in a particular way - your way. Good luck, trying to figure everything out. It's supposed to take your entire life, I think, and even then you're not finished because every day brings a new past on which to hang part of your hat. Life is fun. :)
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