OK, I've read this like three times now...I suppose I haven't thought about my spiritual self for a while because when I'm not being attacked by Christians for some undefined sin, I'm also taken to task for ignoring "science." I need to think about this some more...
I hear you, Monique. I caught myself (and still left it in there) in my previous post, "Stepping Out of the Closet...Again" trying to justify my spiritual experience with a scientific term instead. I love the science piece, but I also love the fact that: 1) science changes 2) we don't know everything 3) those two things give us the space to explore and imagine the unknown.
Sending big hugs your way. I appreciate the fact that you show up here every post. (Not that you're obligated to, I just really enjoy your perspective)
Your writing has been a balm to enjoy. I've been sober for a few decades. Years ago I found that traditional twelve step pedagogy alone wasn't enough to address the Self, MY Self, in its entirety. So began the spiritual odyssey, and like an ouroboros, the inner quest evolves and morphs in a neverending soul crusade. Hahaha.
I've departed from Western allopathic therapy and engage in somatic healing work as well - it's stellar stuff. You speak about shame, and I find it at the root of so many things. If you ever have a chance to root through the work of David Bedrick, he's one dude who has changed my life. I think (from one artistic, queer mom to another) you'd really dig him.
A group of friends stopped by on their way through Colorado this past week, and we had a late night last night talking about queer literature, performance art, music, travel, and random recommendations were lobbied from each guest to the group. Your book was mentioned more than once, by a couple of my friends-- and that was something I thought I'd hop on here and share with you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your honesty is far preferred to the solipsistic narcissism disguised (sometimes poorly, sometimes quite cleverly) by other "spiritual seekers" in the literary community. Enjoy a the rest of your week! ~ 🌿🦋🪷🖊️📖
So many things I love in this comment, Stephanie. Thank you for reading and validating my experience. I appreciate your openness in sharing your own experience and agree that there never seems to be a singular program, therapy, mindset, etc that works on its own, or for everyone, or all the time. Healing is a continual process that is always inviting us to explore new layers. I'll definitely check out David Bedrick.
I'm also so appreciative of your kindness and support. It is such a bolster to my writer's heart to know that the time, energy and care that I put into my writing has been received by others and brought up feelings in them or helped them see things in a new light.
OK, I've read this like three times now...I suppose I haven't thought about my spiritual self for a while because when I'm not being attacked by Christians for some undefined sin, I'm also taken to task for ignoring "science." I need to think about this some more...
I hear you, Monique. I caught myself (and still left it in there) in my previous post, "Stepping Out of the Closet...Again" trying to justify my spiritual experience with a scientific term instead. I love the science piece, but I also love the fact that: 1) science changes 2) we don't know everything 3) those two things give us the space to explore and imagine the unknown.
Sending big hugs your way. I appreciate the fact that you show up here every post. (Not that you're obligated to, I just really enjoy your perspective)
Your writing has been a balm to enjoy. I've been sober for a few decades. Years ago I found that traditional twelve step pedagogy alone wasn't enough to address the Self, MY Self, in its entirety. So began the spiritual odyssey, and like an ouroboros, the inner quest evolves and morphs in a neverending soul crusade. Hahaha.
I've departed from Western allopathic therapy and engage in somatic healing work as well - it's stellar stuff. You speak about shame, and I find it at the root of so many things. If you ever have a chance to root through the work of David Bedrick, he's one dude who has changed my life. I think (from one artistic, queer mom to another) you'd really dig him.
A group of friends stopped by on their way through Colorado this past week, and we had a late night last night talking about queer literature, performance art, music, travel, and random recommendations were lobbied from each guest to the group. Your book was mentioned more than once, by a couple of my friends-- and that was something I thought I'd hop on here and share with you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your honesty is far preferred to the solipsistic narcissism disguised (sometimes poorly, sometimes quite cleverly) by other "spiritual seekers" in the literary community. Enjoy a the rest of your week! ~ 🌿🦋🪷🖊️📖
So many things I love in this comment, Stephanie. Thank you for reading and validating my experience. I appreciate your openness in sharing your own experience and agree that there never seems to be a singular program, therapy, mindset, etc that works on its own, or for everyone, or all the time. Healing is a continual process that is always inviting us to explore new layers. I'll definitely check out David Bedrick.
I'm also so appreciative of your kindness and support. It is such a bolster to my writer's heart to know that the time, energy and care that I put into my writing has been received by others and brought up feelings in them or helped them see things in a new light.
So glad we connected in this lifetime!