11-22-2009, 04:09 PM
Thank you, peregrine, for your kind post. I will respond more after pondering what you said.
I have a tremendous problem with feeling gratitude for those who have been deliberately hurtful, or so carelessly indifferent, that they caused a lot of hurt to me and to others. Beyond saying, "thank you for showing me what I DON'T want in my life," I don't know how to have joyous thanksgiving in these situations.
I have felt that sense of flow when I play music. Currently I don't get to play music.
I don't know how to do that. I don't have any experience of consciously remembering anything outside of this life, and even then, only going back to a few memories starting around age three.
Quote:unconditional love... gratitude
I have a tremendous problem with feeling gratitude for those who have been deliberately hurtful, or so carelessly indifferent, that they caused a lot of hurt to me and to others. Beyond saying, "thank you for showing me what I DON'T want in my life," I don't know how to have joyous thanksgiving in these situations.
Quote:so that he may more and more be able to sound the melodies of spirit that flow through his wind instrument as he breathes, as he speaks, as he thinks, and as he acts
I have felt that sense of flow when I play music. Currently I don't get to play music.
Quote:You might find it useful to spend time remembering the experience of Divine Love felt in between lifetimes or at other times.
I don't know how to do that. I don't have any experience of consciously remembering anything outside of this life, and even then, only going back to a few memories starting around age three.