06-08-2009, 02:18 AM
Thank you for your welcoming response, Monica!
You wrote, "I invite you to consider reading the actual books...you may just find that to be the best way to 'figure out if you fit in,' since our forum is based on the Law of One books."
What I've read here in the forum of the concepts derived from the books does resonate - deeply - with me; however, I'm actually seeking others who have directly experienced spiritual reality through their own personal connections and have come to an understanding of these concepts through personal experience.
It seems probable to me that some - if not most - of the folks here recognized the concepts as ones they understood before they read the books; that the books simply confirmed and perhaps clarified their own understanding.
I choose not to read the books because while the reality described therein (what I've read so far) has many similarities to what I understand of my own spiritual reality, 1) there are also many differences, and 2) I'd rather continue to learn in the same way I have done so far, without the books.
I have no doubt that the reality described in the books is very real and true; I don't mean to imply - in any way - that the channelings are 'wrong' or the message somehow distorted. My own understanding is that in the infinity of All That Is there are many realities, some more similar than others. The similarities are what drew me here; what I seek is the sharing with folks who share this basic understanding of our similar realities. If it is not required that members adhere to the presentations in the books as the only way to understand spiritual reality, then I think I may have a place here regardless of whether or not I read the books.
I respect this forum and its members without reservation or condition. I do understand that what brought the folks here together is a mutual resonance with the descriptions and concepts presented in the LOO books, but I don't get the sense that this is a religious gathering where one must strictly adhere to the books as an authority above their own personal experiences..?
Argh. Again I'm not sure I've articulated my thoughts or feelings properly; sometimes writing can be frustrating. I do intend to stick around and read more of the posts, give myself some time here. I appreciate being welcomed here.
plur
You wrote, "I invite you to consider reading the actual books...you may just find that to be the best way to 'figure out if you fit in,' since our forum is based on the Law of One books."
What I've read here in the forum of the concepts derived from the books does resonate - deeply - with me; however, I'm actually seeking others who have directly experienced spiritual reality through their own personal connections and have come to an understanding of these concepts through personal experience.
It seems probable to me that some - if not most - of the folks here recognized the concepts as ones they understood before they read the books; that the books simply confirmed and perhaps clarified their own understanding.
I choose not to read the books because while the reality described therein (what I've read so far) has many similarities to what I understand of my own spiritual reality, 1) there are also many differences, and 2) I'd rather continue to learn in the same way I have done so far, without the books.
I have no doubt that the reality described in the books is very real and true; I don't mean to imply - in any way - that the channelings are 'wrong' or the message somehow distorted. My own understanding is that in the infinity of All That Is there are many realities, some more similar than others. The similarities are what drew me here; what I seek is the sharing with folks who share this basic understanding of our similar realities. If it is not required that members adhere to the presentations in the books as the only way to understand spiritual reality, then I think I may have a place here regardless of whether or not I read the books.
I respect this forum and its members without reservation or condition. I do understand that what brought the folks here together is a mutual resonance with the descriptions and concepts presented in the LOO books, but I don't get the sense that this is a religious gathering where one must strictly adhere to the books as an authority above their own personal experiences..?
Argh. Again I'm not sure I've articulated my thoughts or feelings properly; sometimes writing can be frustrating. I do intend to stick around and read more of the posts, give myself some time here. I appreciate being welcomed here.
plur