Relationships and Religion
Most of you know by now reading my other posts, that I am a writer and researcher. This was not my life before. Religion played or the lack of played a huge role in my evolution in being a researcher.When I filled out my profile on CS, I (we all) came across the religion part. Some of us filled out what was provided by CS or left it blank. Frankly, I got stuck at that point. I didn't see a category that fit me, so I marked the "Non-Religion" sub-category. I knew I was taking a risk so I did place a comment that was slightly ambiguous and lightly evasive. Sure, it is a "private" subject but probably we all know by now that philosophy (our world or other worldly world view) is important in a relationship.
Most of us, concerning religion, are at the point that we react by "tightening our jaws and our muscles" because of the lack of toleration in the world and fanatical evangelism (not just religion but any subject). I use to be so "invested" in my families beliefs, it took a major sickness to divest myself from that energy. The whole subject seems to be driving the political "machines" itself. Is not terrorism based on ideas? Concerning individual relationships, are we not all guilty of being afraid of "Relationship Terrorists"? The future of any meaningful relationship might hinge on how we respond to ourselves and our own "Religion" by doing a little inventory and relaxing into our own skin as the outcome. When I understood my phobias(fears)and had some pragmatical knowledge experienced (maturity @#!*&^ I hate that word) I seemed to be a little more relaxed.
So, may I suggest a new category to the Religion sub-section that seems to be working for me or "fits" at this time. Okay, follow the word string. "Spiritual not religious" evolving or developing into "Inspirational-ism". What do you think?
Definition of "Inspirational-ism" for me: Someone who realizes the reality that everyone has a world view, an individual who has learned to synthesize the many parts into a functional whole for themselves, a pragmatic understanding of the energy of unity, an individual that takes personal responsibility to find inspiration in whatever circumstance they are involved. "Inspiration" is the effect or result when in a relaxed state of consciousness. "Inspirational-ism" focuses on being open to the future not living in memories. In summary, I can walk in someones else s shoes for awhile when I am not stuck in mine. I have the sense when to jump out of theirs when I need to return to my own shoes because Inspiration is calling. I have a pair of boots that when I wear them I think more clearly, really! You might be asking, Do you click them together and say like Dorothy, "I want to go home"? Yes.
Thanks for your constructive comments and I hope you find your own "Inspirational-ism"
Comments (7)
I was not as concerned with the religious subcategory as I was all of the examples you used to get to "Inspirational-ism".
To me, what you are saying is you need to love yourself, who you are and what you are, before you can be accepting of who and what other people are. Once you get to that point, all of life's challenges become opportunities. You get to where you can, at will, jump in and out of other people's shoes comfortably.
A good thought. Wish the rest of the world could get there, too.
Mike
I'm a muslim coz born as it by parents who muslim too..
But I grew with knowledge about another religion (i was attending chatolic school. And with so many buddist friends, i have an openminded opinion about "religion title"
I do belive that we have only one God and He's not care what the title is, just wait and watch since send us to earth. And when our time come, He will ask about everything we ever did in our life. Or may be we must give Him a good presentation about that. ;)
I still a muslim and still learning to be a good person (not just a good muslim).
Sorry about my English. Hope you can understand what i mean.