Steve, I'm happy you're able to come to these conclusions and find peace. I think about you as well and feel a loving sensation in my heart. =)
It's kind of like how I feel for my Sister- we've been little nasties to one another. Now, not so much. No matter the stage in our life, we are family. I hope others realize that a difference of opinion is welcomed here, which is a rare quality in todays overly-political climate. Life doesn't have to be so serious- we aren't telling others how to live their lives. What's right for one is wrong for another. We do share our inspirations and interest- and encourage members to do the same. We can navigate life easier when operating from our personal experiences rather than responding from excess media consumption or isolated instances found in virtual reality.
I noticed in another thread you talked about maintaining your disciplines and not letting people rob you from your exercises. I tend to agree, don't let anyone outside yourself rob you of your happiness. I had the thought today while running, life can be experienced in an infinite number of ways- and there are infinite circumstance teaching us how to discover and operate from a place of inner-joy. Resolve, nurture, receptive, willing. We're learning as God wishes. He is so close to us, and we aren't often aware of how intimate that ultimate relationship really is.
What I have found is that friends and kind people may have much to say on how we can change our lives and become better people, yet they have little to say of their experiences with spirit and for instance meditation. I have found that people who have truly psychic and spiritual experiences as yourself Eric, may come from many different karmic backgrounds. Some of them think politically similar to myself and others do not. I have come to the conclusion that there is no political or religious views that have a corner on spiritual awakening. It appears to me that most people with their views are accepted by the spiritual masters, and from my perspective deeply spiritual people attempt to transcend or have transcended the various individual mindsets that separate less evolved seekers who still struggle with such differences, as I have myself. Just my observation. Often Masters or spiritually minded people reply with answers to such differences with comments like; “No comment.” Or “It is all the mind.” “ There are many paths.” Or “All the same.” I have pondered on their take on differences for some time now.
In the state of Savitarka Samadhi, the mind weigh things with awareness and decides whether they are useful to discuss or not.
