Theos-Talk Archives (December 2008 Message tt00162)

No, we do not all try to practice obedience.  Some of us reject  obedience 
out of hand.
 
And you will not find much humility on this list, of that I can assure  you.  
Theosophists do few things better than to disagree with each  other.
 
Chuck the Heretic
 
 
In a message dated 12/10/2008 2:59:42 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
adelasie@sbcglobal.net writes:

 
 
 
Hi Gineata,

Welcome to the wonderful world of Theosophy, which, if  you have found 
it in this cycle, is probably something you have  experienced before, 
perhaps under another name. Central to the philosophy  of Theosophy 
are the principles of karma and reincarnation, which,  basically 
indicate that we are responsible for our actions, and we live  many 
lives upon the earth, as do all other life forms. If you are drawn to  
the study, it will definitely be rewarding to you. Try to keep an 
open  mind, and remember, we are only human. We all try to practice 
humility,  obedience, compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love, 
but it is an  uphill battle. A worthwhile one, however. Many students 
have tales such as  yours to tell of their introduction to the study 
of occultism. We are  approaching the gates to the inner mystery of 
life, and the invitation to  enter can take many strange and wonderful 
forms

All the  best,
Adelasie

On 10 Dec 2008 at 2:49, gineata wrote:

>  
> Just wanted to say hello and to introduce myself. I wanted you to  know
> how I came to this site...many years ago I was walking down  the
> street. I came upon an estate sale. I went in and heard others  talking
> about the person who had just passed on. I love books and I  have a
> very inquisitive mind...I found a book on Theos and picked it  up. I
> opened the book and felt a hand on mine but no one was anywhere  near
> me. I dropped the book and literally ran out of the place. I am  now
> ready to take a look at this stuff. I am emotionally and  physically
> ready to face what ever the truth is without fear. Have any  of you
> ever had any experiences like this and do you have any advice  for a
> newbee? Peace to all gineata
> 
> 


 

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