Hmmm... I see the value in that philosophy, but I don't think if I could ever practice it myself.
Interesting. =) You have a very unique way of doing things.
Can I ask about what you focus on for your visual meditations? BTW, are you practicing any particular religious tradition if you don't...
Thanks for the warm welcome (back), folks! =)
Nice to see you are still here and doing OK!
Oh, it's healed up as for the most part. It isn't 100% functional like it used to be, and I've got a bunch of hardware in my arm now, but I'm just glad it still works. =) I am right handed, but I've...
Only weirdos wouldn't be thankful for a gift like haggis! Here's another fruble for the comment you left on my profile about thanking me for giving you a fruble. =)
As one continues down their religious (or spiritual) path, they will often add practices or rituals that are entirely of their own creation. Sometimes these practices are done to better honor their God(s)/spirits/ancestors in a personal way, and sometimes these additions just make more sense to...
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but if so, heya! I hope everything is going well with you folks. =)
As for me, things are going pretty good (minus a horrible dislocation/fracture/tear of the right arm)! I've been adjusting my beliefs towards something more personal and spiritual. While I'm...
You know, maybe some day I'd like to learn Sanskrit. I'm determined to learn another language some day, though it's so different from English (or other European languages), and that won't be easy!
Zoroastrian/Persian imagery is so cool. =) I also love Arabian and Indian styles as well, and I...
I would say it's about practicality. Asha is about the right workings of the world (and everything else), so when presented with a situation that is disruptive (and druj) to begin with, it must be corrected in a way that is appropriate... In the Gathas we can see that Asho Zarathushtra didn't...
Hmm... I faced something similar, though instead of upsetting god I just felt personal discontent. Maybe instead of cutting out religion altogether, you could practice something you feel comfortable with on your own terms?
For me, they are representations of life and creation and are offerings. I try to use seasonal fruit (I admit I do prefer pomegranates), and for flowers I prefer local ones I can pick out in the woods (the ones used there are rhododendrons, which are my favorite). As for my prayers, I recite...
Aye. In western Washington (where I live), people don't really care about your beliefs to any significant degree: especially near larger cities (like Seattle). =)
Ushta te, @Raahim, and welcome! =)
If you're interested in the Abrahamic faiths, you should educate yourself on Zoroastrianism; there are a lot of similarities. Feel free to swing by the Zoroastrian DIR if you ever have any questions!