Comments on: Relationships and Spirituality: Seeking Common Ground http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/05/31/relationships-and-spirituality-seeking-common-ground/ skillful means for conscious living Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:15:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Alex http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/05/31/relationships-and-spirituality-seeking-common-ground/#comment-1317 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:43:28 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=1235#comment-1317 Your blog is interesting!

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: feministscribbler http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/05/31/relationships-and-spirituality-seeking-common-ground/#comment-1316 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:01:20 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=1235#comment-1316 I agree with your sentiment, timethief. I’ve experienced this blend of eastern spirituality and christian beliefs within the practice of contemplative prayer. btw – thanks for your kind comments about my blog photos, I appreciate it.

]]> By: timethief http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/05/31/relationships-and-spirituality-seeking-common-ground/#comment-1315 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:07:52 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=1235#comment-1315 @Richard
I liked the poem very much and I’m glad you did too. Thanks for saying so and please come again soon.

]]> By: Richard Reinhardt http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/05/31/relationships-and-spirituality-seeking-common-ground/#comment-1314 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:43:35 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=1235#comment-1314 nice poem.

Germany/ Richard

]]> By: timethief http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/05/31/relationships-and-spirituality-seeking-common-ground/#comment-1313 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:16:24 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=1235#comment-1313 @CJ
Thanks for sharing the wonderful quote. It seems to be a human perversity that we feel a need to cling to associating only with those who believe, think act and even dress the way we do. I believe that perversity is fear based and we can certainly see that some religions are fear based and exclusionary too.

Perhaps the most defensive people I have ever had to deal with are late life christian converts who have memorized the doctrine but who become zealots when questioned. Those raised in the faith seem to be able to openly and honestly converse with me about their faith. However, once defenses are dropped we can all recognize that the evidence of leading a spiritual life ie. the characteristics listed above in the post are common to all faiths.
Best wishes until we meet again

]]> By: cjwriter http://thistimethisspace.com/2008/05/31/relationships-and-spirituality-seeking-common-ground/#comment-1312 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:18:49 +0000 http://thistimethisspace.com/?p=1235#comment-1312 That’s a wonderful quote. Your whole post reminds me of something Anais Nin said as well. “The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself.” I love that. ;)

I think in all relationships it’s the spiritual and emotional levels that reveal the most about us, and are also the most fragile. We have so many universal truths in common and there’s nothing sadder than seeing a relationship fall apart because two people can’t see past one particular difference – or worse, because they think society can’t.

Personally I try to be open-minded towards all beliefs and philosophies; I like to learn about what someone believes, even if I don’t share it myself. It’s not that hard to make a connection, if we try. We just have to be open to it; perhaps taking that first step is the hardest part.

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