I am, to a certain degree. It might not seem that way since I do have this public journal and I’ve opened some very odd doors now and again to visitors. Not everything about me is for everyone to read.
I’m rather close-mouthed about my spiritual beliefs. It’s a tough thing to explain to just anyone as I don’t consider myself too conventional. I also don’t talk much about it, because I grew up in a town where everywhere I went there was someone ready to tell me how to believe and how to be saved; and they often weren’t polite about it.
One’s beliefs and spirituality is personal; I have no right to tell you that I’m right and you’re wrong. If you ask, though, for my thoughts, about what I feel and believe, of course I’ll tell you. Ultimately, though, the journey is yours to make.
As a consequence, I never really spoke to my brothers about their own personal beliefs. Sure, I’d nag them about smoking or drinking, but I wouldn’t ask about the spiritual side. I wish I had, though. I think one thing my brothers and I missed out on was knowing that part of each other.
Over the years, each of us in our own way has come to some kind of religious or spiritual comfort in our lives. I’m only just learning now where my brothers are as far as their own belief in a higher power goes. I am glad knowing that they have that in their lives, to help them during those times when one can feel so very alone.
I sometimes wonder if maybe I should speak up a little more, maybe show that I have a positive feeling about god in my life.
Hey you. When it brings you joy.. share. That’s the point of faith… no wait. Not the point. It’s a huge part of faith. Folks are so quick to share about other things that bring them happiness… why are we so slow to share about our spiritual joy? It’s interesting. Joy though… that’s when I finally share.
for once jayne I dont have an answer for you…not a genuine helpful un smart assey one anyway