tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post2811504235889988716..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Neti, NetiGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-80434027152686907822013-10-09T19:55:41.452-07:002013-10-09T19:55:41.452-07:00JJ, It doesn't really matter what you call it,...JJ, It doesn't really matter what you call it, does it? Thanks for your kind words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-53871443267125261142013-10-09T15:14:00.360-07:002013-10-09T15:14:00.360-07:00Galen: I love your spirit. You always accept, and ...Galen: I love your spirit. You always accept, and never disparage. I can readily accept that doctrine, no matter what we choose to call it.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4798146262542504612013-10-08T11:47:00.130-07:002013-10-08T11:47:00.130-07:00Evelyn, How interesting! It makes sense when you t...Evelyn, How interesting! It makes sense when you think about it. Thanks so much for sharing that information. And for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-83052245246491685222013-10-08T11:46:16.952-07:002013-10-08T11:46:16.952-07:00Angela, That is an interesting trend. I think it w...Angela, That is an interesting trend. I think it would be revealing to take all the names off places of worship, and just see what happens when people show up to share worship together without labels. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-72838665699585097352013-10-08T11:44:26.082-07:002013-10-08T11:44:26.082-07:00Indeed! Thanks for commenting, Jodi.Indeed! Thanks for commenting, Jodi.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63037094623325590632013-10-08T11:44:03.321-07:002013-10-08T11:44:03.321-07:00Vishnu, Thank you for sharing your own struggle, w...Vishnu, Thank you for sharing your own struggle, which is common to so many of us. One of the things I appreciated about these women was their willingness to be so open with each other. They risked a lot to be vulnerable, to expose their shadow thoughts and fears to the light. That in itself is something we can all learn from. Thanks so much for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-11814561084412639682013-10-08T11:00:14.328-07:002013-10-08T11:00:14.328-07:00Betsy, A friend suggested the book to me, and I...Betsy, A friend suggested the book to me, and I'm glad she did. She is going to organize some discussion with some other folks who have read it and I'm looking forward to thinking about this some more. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-39745408501739460782013-10-08T07:26:40.719-07:002013-10-08T07:26:40.719-07:00It sure sounds like an interesting book to read. ...It sure sounds like an interesting book to read. Recently, I learned that the sense of wanting to belong to a religious community is related to the "tribal" root chakra; while having a spiritual union with the divine - outside of doctrines and beliefs - is related to the crown chakra. Evelyn Limhttp://www.abundancetapestry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-53951281887255196572013-10-08T06:27:28.918-07:002013-10-08T06:27:28.918-07:00Hi Galen,
I love the idea of the Faith Club. I rea...Hi Galen,<br />I love the idea of the Faith Club. I read something recently about how we are moving toward more interfaith religious practices and away from the separation of formalized religions. I think this would have a very positive impact upon the world. We need to come together as one and realize how much alike we are rather than focusing on our differences.Angela Artemis|PoweredbyIntuitionhttp://www.poweredbyintuition.com/2012/11/18/is-the-spirit-world-real-the-forever-family-foundation-annual-conference/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-91681325896475831852013-10-08T04:58:15.492-07:002013-10-08T04:58:15.492-07:00There is something so transforming about open hear...There is something so transforming about open hearts! <3 Jodi @ Heal Nowhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-72040067606538079792013-10-07T23:44:56.518-07:002013-10-07T23:44:56.518-07:00Galen - this is an excellent post! Yes, Martha cap...Galen - this is an excellent post! Yes, Martha captured it:) but each part of your post resonates! Like Sandra, I too have been having some struggles with figuring out my faith and trying to determine how to treat my faith in relation to other faiths and beliefs. You reminded me to forget the spiritual materialism and keep an open heart and free spirit. Instead of judging and figuring out how to divide and stand apart, this book (and your post) reminds me to find common ground. <br /><br />I love the last paragraph which holds so much truth and wisdom. Vishnuhttp://www.vishnusvirtues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-10032023956019446252013-10-07T20:59:54.536-07:002013-10-07T20:59:54.536-07:00Galen,
Sounds like a book that I would love. Than...Galen,<br />Sounds like a book that I would love. Thanks for the recommendation!Betsy/Zen Mamahttp://zen-mama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63903429872101140242013-10-07T17:37:40.944-07:002013-10-07T17:37:40.944-07:00Martha, You captured what I was trying to say much...Martha, You captured what I was trying to say much more clearly and succinctly! Thank you!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4940694013151712482013-10-07T17:37:01.660-07:002013-10-07T17:37:01.660-07:00Sandra, I thought about that, too--the neti pots! ...Sandra, I thought about that, too--the neti pots! I would love to hear more about your beliefs. I find that I don't fit very well with some of the law of attraction teaching either. Hope we can keep talking about this! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-64451992708569151762013-10-07T17:35:10.545-07:002013-10-07T17:35:10.545-07:00Thank you. I like the line from the Tao Te Ching t...Thank you. I like the line from the Tao Te Ching that says: "The nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth. The named is the mother of 10,000 things." Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-2505608018794249042013-10-07T15:52:56.183-07:002013-10-07T15:52:56.183-07:00When we put God in a box, we are not limiting Him,...When we put God in a box, we are not limiting Him, we are limiting ourselves. Love, as trite as this can sound, is the answer. When we choose, consciously, to love God and our neighbor, there can no longer be any barriers. I believe, with all my heart, that that is exactly what Jesus intended.<br />Marvelous and inspiring post, Galen. Thanks for making my day!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-70275679881172050472013-10-06T22:58:14.395-07:002013-10-06T22:58:14.395-07:00Interesting because I thought this post was going ...Interesting because I thought this post was going to be about neti pots. :) Spiritual difference have really been on my mind, Galen. So this post is so synchronous for me! I do have a certain set of beliefs and they don't tidily fit with new age trends or the law of attraction. I'm trying to find peace with this and will reflect more on your conclusion!Sandra Pawulahttp://alwayswellwithin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-80045737715771228592013-10-06T20:55:21.516-07:002013-10-06T20:55:21.516-07:00Beautifully written in the spirit of Unity! We ju...Beautifully written in the spirit of Unity! We just can't grasp with our human minds the "Mother of the 10,000 things.<br /><br />Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-78621354778089705122013-10-06T20:25:59.762-07:002013-10-06T20:25:59.762-07:00Tina, Wanting to know seems to be a human trait. I...Tina, Wanting to know seems to be a human trait. I read that we are more fearful of uncertainty than we are of physical pain. Now that's something to think about! You might like Pema Chodron's book, Comfortable with Uncertainty--one of my favorites. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-45141474761536186042013-10-06T20:24:38.139-07:002013-10-06T20:24:38.139-07:00Jessica, I think the authors would agree that love...Jessica, I think the authors would agree that love is the common key. In fact, they became very bonded with each other at a deep level. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-67081191301849788892013-10-06T19:25:24.963-07:002013-10-06T19:25:24.963-07:00Sounds like a book that I would like. Sometimes I ...Sounds like a book that I would like. Sometimes I get frustrated because I can't put my beliefs in to a neat package that fits into a particular church or religion. I love the quote by St. Augustine--very comforting to one who feels such a need to KNOW! I am trying to let go of that need.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-71113233426996059982013-10-06T16:36:36.025-07:002013-10-06T16:36:36.025-07:00This comment is from Jessica Mokrzycki, who is hav...This comment is from Jessica Mokrzycki, who is having some computer issues and asked me to post this for her:<br /><br /> Wow, that sounds like an amazing book. And an important one! I think it's beneficial for everyone to look at the similarities that we all share, not just the differences. It helps us remember that we all have the basic needs-namely love.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-26166309186959818532013-10-06T16:16:07.726-07:002013-10-06T16:16:07.726-07:00LeAnn, Thank you for your lovely addition to the d...LeAnn, Thank you for your lovely addition to the discussion. I know from your blog that you are a person of deep faith, so I especially loved learning more about your perspective. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61014778018686856432013-10-06T16:14:07.070-07:002013-10-06T16:14:07.070-07:00Nancy, That is a sobering and inspiring quote. Tha...Nancy, That is a sobering and inspiring quote. Thank you so much for sharing it.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-73662424688277207482013-10-06T16:12:33.905-07:002013-10-06T16:12:33.905-07:00Pam, What a great distinction you make between God...Pam, What a great distinction you make between God's universal love and the rules and regulations we often get sidetracked by. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com