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- August 19, 2023 at 4:37 am EDT in reply to: Introduce yourself to your fellow students. Write a few words about yourself and about what you expect from the course. #329047paulaParticipant
I am Paula, I hope to deepen my understanding and meaning of what it is to cultivate a spiritual life. I hope to connect with my fellows and begin to live more from the “we” instead of the “me”.
August 11, 2023 at 6:38 am EDT in reply to: Share something from the lesson that you found insightful, or share your impressions from the exercise. #328529paulaParticipantThis shift in perception, the ability to see the relationship as a separate entity, and not just an extension of my own desires invites an opportunity to grow together. I hope I can continue my personal growth and correction instead of projecting my upsets, lack and unmet needs into the relationship. I use distance as a protective factor especially if I am in an unsafe environment, understanding this is important as I no longer need to blame others for how I feel. Creating a deeper understanding and richness of my own lived experience has allowed me to extend the same understanding and compassion to others.
August 10, 2023 at 8:13 am EDT in reply to: Share something from the lesson that you found insightful, or share your impressions from the exercise. #328457paulaParticipantA lovely insight from a committed relationship. I am single and learning about what I may bring forward into my next relationship. One of the biggest game changers for me was seeing the relationship as a separate space that needed to be nurtured, respected and cultivated and not only an extension of me, my wants or desires. If this respect isn’t reciprocated then I suspect a troubling future.
paulaParticipantThe joy of this wisdom shines through. What inspires me it the willingness to grow spiritually by lifting others up. The selfless action we take to achieve this challenges me on a daily basis.
I wish for my fellows the light of connection with the creator that will ignite the correction. I wish for my fellows the humility to “tone down” the ego in order to embrace the light. I wish for my fellows knowledge of the next right thing to do.
paulaParticipantWhen we plant ourselves in the right environment then the seeds of desire to create a spiritual way of living will evolve. The right environment with others who also have that point in the heart will lead us to the light.
July 23, 2023 at 4:02 am EDT in reply to: Preparation Prompt: In Kabbalah, our primary task is to draw the reforming light, which supplies all we require for spiritual progress. Moreover, it’s said that aiding others accelerates our own spiritual ascent. How does this dynamic operate? What does supporting fellow seekers with a spiritual inclination entail? #326884paulaParticipantI imagine it feels like joy, a sense of belonging and peace. I imagine it feels energetic, passionate and motivating.
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