10-05-2009, 07:48 PM
I can’t deny this is a tough situation. Though my husband isn’t what I’d call a “believer,” he’s very open-minded and has yet to call me crazy for what I believe. Still, I had some of the same difficulties with my parents, who are Christians, and a lot of the friends I grew up with in my old church.
The first word of advice I would give is to let your example, not your words, be the strongest aspect in your quest to make others understand. I’ve barely told anyone about my awakening since it happened, but everyone can notice a difference in my behavior. People are absolutely stunned at how I’ve sprouted such a positive attitude, completely turning my life around, and their responses toward me have changed. If someone can see that you are happy, fulfilled and generally satisfied in living a life of service, they will automatically wonder what you have that they don’t. Simply apply the principles you’ve learned to their fullest extent, and your wife might be the one who will start asking the questions!
Secondly, take it slow. If you dump a whole load of, we’ll use the word ‘surprising’ information on someone, they tend to go into shock, freeze up and close off because they really have no idea how to react. Talking about channeling ancient entities and raising vibrations to bring about a new earth would overload the system of most average Joes, but perhaps you could simply relate some of the more practical wisdom you have gleaned. This is what I’ve been doing with my parents. I tell them the perspectives I’ve developed on loving and respecting others, letting them know how happy it’s made me to realize these things, without actually letting them in on my ‘new religion’ so to speak. They admit they’ve noticed a huge change in my behavior, and though I’m not close to ‘converting’ them yet, it seems to have a much more positive effect on them than when we were simply arguing over whose opinion was right.
Basically, you don’t have to change a person’s beliefs, you just need to teach them how to open their hearts and those other changes will follow. People need time to adjust, and I believe if they get themselves in the right state they will eventually seek out answers for themselves. The Confederation itself states that it doesn’t matter what name you give God, as long as you apply the principles the Creator represents. A truly heartfelt prayer from any religion will reach the ears of the divine.
Still, there’s a chance that nothing will work and your wife will remain as she is and not accept any of your beliefs. That is where following your own guidelines comes in. You must continue loving her, seeing her for the fragment of divine material that she is, doing your best to leave as many doors open as possible on your part.
Hopefully with time and mutual understanding you can both grow and evolve in your relationship, no matter the results of your efforts. I wish you the best of luck
The first word of advice I would give is to let your example, not your words, be the strongest aspect in your quest to make others understand. I’ve barely told anyone about my awakening since it happened, but everyone can notice a difference in my behavior. People are absolutely stunned at how I’ve sprouted such a positive attitude, completely turning my life around, and their responses toward me have changed. If someone can see that you are happy, fulfilled and generally satisfied in living a life of service, they will automatically wonder what you have that they don’t. Simply apply the principles you’ve learned to their fullest extent, and your wife might be the one who will start asking the questions!
Secondly, take it slow. If you dump a whole load of, we’ll use the word ‘surprising’ information on someone, they tend to go into shock, freeze up and close off because they really have no idea how to react. Talking about channeling ancient entities and raising vibrations to bring about a new earth would overload the system of most average Joes, but perhaps you could simply relate some of the more practical wisdom you have gleaned. This is what I’ve been doing with my parents. I tell them the perspectives I’ve developed on loving and respecting others, letting them know how happy it’s made me to realize these things, without actually letting them in on my ‘new religion’ so to speak. They admit they’ve noticed a huge change in my behavior, and though I’m not close to ‘converting’ them yet, it seems to have a much more positive effect on them than when we were simply arguing over whose opinion was right.
Basically, you don’t have to change a person’s beliefs, you just need to teach them how to open their hearts and those other changes will follow. People need time to adjust, and I believe if they get themselves in the right state they will eventually seek out answers for themselves. The Confederation itself states that it doesn’t matter what name you give God, as long as you apply the principles the Creator represents. A truly heartfelt prayer from any religion will reach the ears of the divine.
Still, there’s a chance that nothing will work and your wife will remain as she is and not accept any of your beliefs. That is where following your own guidelines comes in. You must continue loving her, seeing her for the fragment of divine material that she is, doing your best to leave as many doors open as possible on your part.
Hopefully with time and mutual understanding you can both grow and evolve in your relationship, no matter the results of your efforts. I wish you the best of luck