That's a wonderful way to put that into words! Some people don't have to go on searches like Haight did because they go through sickness, deaths of family, job loss, and more. He seemed to search for misery so that he could find trust and peace.cpru68 wrote: ↑03 Mar 2019, 10:57 There were times when I was reading the book and how he slept out in the rain for days and was miserable and then went to the Amazon and had more misery, that it could have been easier. It’s not difficult to tap into the divine nature of oneself unless you think it’s hard. The tribulations that he put himself through are not necessary to get in touch with the spirit that resides in you. However, each person has their mindset, so what he did unlocked it for him, but yes, it seemed extreme to me.
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You can spend your time however you want, but you can spend it only once.
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True. I also think that for some people, techniques such as dance of self and also some kinds of meditation may be cumbersome to practice.Life In Books wrote: ↑20 Mar 2019, 05:04I also think that the steps taken by Mr. Haight like going to Amazon could not be possible for everyone and not even for me personally. Mr. Haight did all this to get the insight of spirituality and spread his knowledge to people like us for our benefit.Chrystal Oaks wrote: ↑06 Mar 2019, 23:14I thought the same. However; when I think about Jesus' ministry, he did tell his disciples they had to drop everything and leave family behind, in order to follow Him. This was extreme for even almost 2,000 years ago. People then had the same basic needs we have today: food, clothing, shelter, and family. I have to admit that I'm not sure I could do what Haight did.Susmita Biswas wrote: ↑02 Mar 2019, 23:40 How he left everything behind and went to Amazon and every place where he was needed, that was extreme.
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I agree, and I'm so grateful for him sharing his knowledge and insight. He has shed light on Jesus' ministry and provided a deeper understanding on Jesus' sayings. His book has definitely changed me for better. Yea!Life In Books wrote: ↑20 Mar 2019, 05:04I also think that the steps taken by Mr. Haight like going to Amazon could not be possible for everyone and not even for me personally. Mr. Haight did all this to get the insight of spirituality and spread his knowledge to people like us for our benefit.Chrystal Oaks wrote: ↑06 Mar 2019, 23:14I thought the same. However; when I think about Jesus' ministry, he did tell his disciples they had to drop everything and leave family behind, in order to follow Him. This was extreme for even almost 2,000 years ago. People then had the same basic needs we have today: food, clothing, shelter, and family. I have to admit that I'm not sure I could do what Haight did.Susmita Biswas wrote: ↑02 Mar 2019, 23:40 How he left everything behind and went to Amazon and every place where he was needed, that was extreme.
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Chrystal Oaks wrote: ↑20 Mar 2019, 20:48I agree, and I'm so grateful for him sharing his knowledge and insight. He has shed light on Jesus' ministry and provided a deeper understanding on Jesus' sayings. His book has definitely changed me for better. Yea!Life In Books wrote: ↑20 Mar 2019, 05:04I also think that the steps taken by Mr. Haight like going to Amazon could not be possible for everyone and not even for me personally. Mr. Haight did all this to get the insight of spirituality and spread his knowledge to people like us for our benefit.Chrystal Oaks wrote: ↑06 Mar 2019, 23:14
I thought the same. However; when I think about Jesus' ministry, he did tell his disciples they had to drop everything and leave family behind, in order to follow Him. This was extreme for even almost 2,000 years ago. People then had the same basic needs we have today: food, clothing, shelter, and family. I have to admit that I'm not sure I could do what Haight did.
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I don't believe the spirituality or any religion is a necessity to be able to overcome the evil. Being a good person doesn't mean to be spiritually evolved or religious. And vice versa. I know many religious people who do bad things right after the mass in the church. I've also met peple who seemed or claimed to be enlightened but were making very stupid decisions. Actually, the nicest people I've met weren't at all religious of spiritual.
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levels of spirituality were certainly self-motivated.