Theos-Talk Archives (August 1998 Message tt00294)

Mika wrote:

>I don`t know where all those uplifting thoughts come from. I haven`t
>seen, or perceived in any other means either, anything or anybody,
>thoughts just come. If you know, good for you.

I don't know either from where uplifting thoughts come from nor, for that
matter, where not-so-uplifting thoughts come from.  It would seem if I were
to attribute uplifting thoughts to "messages from loving Discarnate Beings"
I would have to also, to be consistent, contribute negative thoughts as
being from "unloving Discarnate Beings."

>I just feel that I learn
>more about myself and human nature as I live and communicate with my
>fellow beings. These people are actually the 'best possible' teachers
>for me right now.

I have found that to apply to me also.  I prefer viewing spirituality in
"action."  I'm embarrassed to quote a movie - but, in the film "Forrest
Gump" his mother said that "Stupid is as stupid does."  Well, to me,
"spirituality is as spirituality does."  Words are abundant and can easily
be masked to hide a hardened heart, however, most humans have a more
difficult time hiding such a hardened heart when it comes to their actions;
a person's actions will eventually reveal what it is they really believe
and think.  Those humans who believe in Compassion and then actually live
and practice it, are to me, the greatest Teachers and Inspirers.

>I was not born with clair-voyance abilities of any
>kind and I am not going to practice anything that would get me those
>things. I think I`m better off them, don`t know about the future.

With all science has discovered about the human mind and its frailties (and
its powers), any visions or "voices" I perceived would immediately be
subject to my personal doubt and scrutiny.  Did the "messages" come from a
spiritual entity, my wishful thinking, or simply bad mutton?  I could never
be sure, so I find the absence of them more beneficial than not - although,
to be honest, I am sometimes envious of those who claim a "direct link" to
other spiritual planes.  But, then again, I invariably begin to wonder if
there are documented mental breakdowns in their past. . ..


Kym