@Oaktree
Hello Meggle
Thank you for your reply this morning.
I acknowledge your comments about your discussion with your friend and about the feeling that you have regarding her capacity to reach your areas of enlightenment and also concerns, as well as “blind spots”, that we all suffer from, in one way or another.
As I was writing my comment I had in the back of my mind that you, and various other readers, may have varying perspectives on the “beginnings” of our universe. And, I agree with you, that our discussion is not centred on the philosophy that I have alluded to in my response. However, those ideas were presented on that structure as a framework which could support my response. Any other framework might be equally suitable.
My questions were not intended to be critical in any way, but simply a means of understanding your point of view. So I very much appreciate your development of ideas in your response to my questions.
I do understand the religious philosophy to which you have referred. In fact, while my beliefs are not necessarily the same in all respects, I have the pleasure of fellow-shipping with people who hold the same, or similar views to which you refer. Shortly after I first asked if I could join that assembly of people, for the purpose of better understanding the source of knowledge, I stated that by my presence, my intention and wish was in no way to challenge the beliefs that the people hold, but to extend my own knowledge in that realm.
Now, I am pleased to have been included in the roster for presentation of preliminary discussion and preparation, and on another week the lesson. Many of the fundamentals, particularly in the way of living life are congruent with my own. All my source material for lessons comes from the central church documents and archives in order that the lessons that I present are consistent with the beliefs of the people with whom I meet, while still retaining the core beliefs, values, and expression of faith, that we have in common.
You and I have the same belief in a “Creator” and in our own spirit which {in its spiritual essence} continues on through eternity.
I hope that, in whatever way you may view my comments and “supporting framework”, they will give you some ideas about managing attachments. In a sense, I am not even afraid of challenging your ideas and thoughts, because from the way that you have presented your initial posts and responses, I am sure that you will use any challenge, as you describe having done before, to develop your present and future, in a meaningful and productive way.
I certainly look forward to future conversations with, what is now, I hope, a better understanding of each other's foundational beliefs and philosophy.
With My Very Best Wishes
HenryX
Edit & Note: Brackets added to {in its spiritual essence}. However, I am aware of variations in belief on the extention of the body as well as the spirit. And indeed, we are very likely to be sharing this discussion with people who do not believe in either or both of those concepts. I do hope that the discussion remains worthwhile in any case.
1:41 pm WAST 7 June '21
