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Saying Goodbye, Officially, To My Old Faith

Ashoka

Ashoka

श्री कृष्णा शरणं मम
Tonight I did something I have been scared to do.

I kept in my possession books, holy cards, statues...things that I had when I was a Catholic. Even though I walked away from Catholicism and Christianity in general, there was something...something that felt wrong about getting rid of old things. But, tonight I finally did. If I am going to move on in my deconstruction and in my faith, I have to let old things go.

I feel good. I feel cleansed. Like I can finally move on.

Just wanted to share.
 
Vinayaka

Vinayaka

devotee
Premium Member
Ashoka said:
Tonight I did something I have been scared to do.

I kept in my possession books, holy cards, statues...things that I had when I was a Catholic. Even though I walked away from Catholicism and Christianity in general, there was something...something that felt wrong about getting rid of old things. But, tonight I finally did. If I am going to move on in my deconstruction and in my faith, I have to let old things go.

I feel good. I feel cleansed. Like I can finally move on.

Just wanted to share.
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Things are a great start to any mental programming, which is likely more important, as that can cause a lot of confusion. I still have 'the country' in me, from the apt saying, 'you can take the boy from the country, but not the country from the boy' . A couple of times a year, I get great comfort from returning home to rural. But that's not the same as religion, where you're more likely to return to discomfort.
Best wishes in making a complete transition. Sorry for any intrusion on your journal.
 
Twilight Hue

Twilight Hue

Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Ashoka said:
Tonight I did something I have been scared to do.

I kept in my possession books, holy cards, statues...things that I had when I was a Catholic. Even though I walked away from Catholicism and Christianity in general, there was something...something that felt wrong about getting rid of old things. But, tonight I finally did. If I am going to move on in my deconstruction and in my faith, I have to let old things go.

I feel good. I feel cleansed. Like I can finally move on.

Just wanted to share.
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It's nice to return to nature on its terms, not ours.
 
The Hammer

The Hammer

[REDACTED]
Premium Member
Ashoka said:
Tonight I did something I have been scared to do.

I kept in my possession books, holy cards, statues...things that I had when I was a Catholic. Even though I walked away from Catholicism and Christianity in general, there was something...something that felt wrong about getting rid of old things. But, tonight I finally did. If I am going to move on in my deconstruction and in my faith, I have to let old things go.

I feel good. I feel cleansed. Like I can finally move on.

Just wanted to share.
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Good luck. Breaking old cultural chains is a long and tough process. Let me know if you want any advice.
 
JustGeorge

JustGeorge

Not As Much Fun As I Look
Staff member
Premium Member
Ashoka said:
Tonight I did something I have been scared to do.

I kept in my possession books, holy cards, statues...things that I had when I was a Catholic. Even though I walked away from Catholicism and Christianity in general, there was something...something that felt wrong about getting rid of old things. But, tonight I finally did. If I am going to move on in my deconstruction and in my faith, I have to let old things go.

I feel good. I feel cleansed. Like I can finally move on.

Just wanted to share.
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:glomp:

Its a big step. Congratulations. :)
 
YoursTrue

YoursTrue

Faith-confidence in what we hope for (Hebrews 11)
Ashoka said:
Tonight I did something I have been scared to do.

I kept in my possession books, holy cards, statues...things that I had when I was a Catholic. Even though I walked away from Catholicism and Christianity in general, there was something...something that felt wrong about getting rid of old things. But, tonight I finally did. If I am going to move on in my deconstruction and in my faith, I have to let old things go.

I feel good. I feel cleansed. Like I can finally move on.

Just wanted to share.
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Just wondering where you're going to. I was born into a religion and examined other religions but nothing really made sense to me although culturally and religiously I was Jewish. I eventually became an atheist but later on needed God and prayed to know Him. I needed a force stronger than myself and the people (experts) around me. He showed Himself to me (spiritually, of course). It was a long process. May God bless you as you continue.
 
paradox

paradox

(㇏(•̀ᵥᵥ•́)ノ)
Ashoka said:
Tonight I did something I have been scared to do.

I kept in my possession books, holy cards, statues...things that I had when I was a Catholic. Even though I walked away from Catholicism and Christianity in general, there was something...something that felt wrong about getting rid of old things. But, tonight I finally did. If I am going to move on in my deconstruction and in my faith, I have to let old things go.

I feel good. I feel cleansed. Like I can finally move on.

Just wanted to share.
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That feeling when you recognize nobody is going to punish you :)

But did you really wake up?
 
PureX

PureX

Veteran Member
Stuff is just stuff. I think it's important not to let it own or hinder us. Like religion, itself, it's there to use, not to be used by.
 
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