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  1. Maija

    Changed religion so many times, reluctant to label myself..

    Yes, ^ THIS ^ Also, the more I found truth in many religions, it became a bit of a turn off when other religions preach superiority or having a monopoly over salvation. At times, when I've been overly fearful or vulnerable, this can be a security blanket, "Oh, I'll get into Heaven...
  2. Maija

    Has anyone ever conquered their phobia?

    I am 30 and I still sleep with a hallway light on unless my husband is in the bed or I'm with our 2 year old in her bed. I'm a mom, not fully afraid of the dark, but I've never really had to encounter my fears too much because I've always lived with people. Good for you, you were very...
  3. Maija

    Has anyone ever conquered their phobia?

    That sounds like something you encounter WAY more than my weird textural phobia. Have you ever sought help? I never thought you could have a few symptoms of autism but not have autism, has anyone ever diagnosed you?
  4. Maija

    Do people make this stuff up as they go along?

    How do you live for someone you have no dialogue with? How do you have a relationship with that being? This is supposed to be one of the most intimate relationships in your life. If definitely sounds like condescending and undoubtedly unsupported rubbish when in fact, evvery religious text...
  5. Maija

    :) You are crazy. <3

    :) You are crazy. <3
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  6. Maija

    Eating Disorders

    Does anyone else feel guilt abandoning their ED? I've come along way. I remember at the start of recovery and for a few years afterwards, I knew I was living a life that didn't make sense. All I knew and cared about was the ED. I remember one of my low moments was when a friend asked me...
  7. Maija

    Help me find a religion

    Yes, please don't go by a quiz. Read a few different religious texts from different paths that interest you. Pray and truly open your heart in a fearless way. There is no other way, I believe
  8. Maija

    Changed religion so many times, reluctant to label myself..

    So the update: I did try and go back to Islam for maybe 3 months, this was a very trying time for my relationship, given a few factors. My husband is not a Muslim (we tried hanging out with other Muslim couples at the time and I tried to lead a good example) he drinks alcohol on occasion...
  9. Maija

    does hinduism accept christ as a prophet/god

    LOL, this is a non issue for me too. live your life, love your God and do good works. There are many questions I dont ask simply because the answers would not change what I do and believe to be right, gosh i have heard my mom say this! There are many questions i dont feel burdened by I love the...
  10. Maija

    Strange dream

    I would interpret raised arms as an indication of presence and recognition and the arms lowered as neglect, more sorroful human sentiments of vulnerability. but at a talk i went to yesterday they explained that the devas are able to make themselves vulnerable and come into a physical form for us...
  11. Maija

    Changed religion so many times, reluctant to label myself..

    i love that this thread continued in my absence. i came back to Monotheistic hinduism, specifically vaishnavism which i had left more bc of religious guilt which i can go into later. i am out at the park with the bebe but will respond after she goes down for a nap
  12. Maija

    does hinduism accept christ as a prophet/god

    God is not subject to any rules :p If He can bring someone back to life after ages of decades of being without life, He can certainly give them any old form they used to have. This is just my take. :p But, for things that disagree with me, they are irrelevant and I make peace with them and...
  13. Maija

    Who is your Ia-deva(t)?

    The Ashram has more pictures than murtis, I think more of Shivaji than Lord Krishna, I saw none of Gopal Krishna or Makhan Chor (baby Krishna?). I may buy a few beautiful prints from Vrindavan Das's website, like 3 and put them in longish frame. I may also bring flowers and lovely fruits to...
  14. Maija

    GOKUL: Interesting talk on deity worship

    Maya-ji! This is what they said exactly :p You're brilliant! This is also exactly what they said about the ceremonies to invite the Lord, also if the deity is not invited or the idol not viewed as really being present with the deva, then that deva will not come. I was going to...
  15. Maija

    Who is your Ia-deva(t)?

    That made me LOL. :help: I'm tired...going to sleep Thought about editing, but I hope no one is insulted, it just might be entertaining for others to read what goes through a newbie's head. Officially, no one should feel ashamed to ask questions now!
  16. Maija

    Who is your Ia-deva(t)?

    This is a good idea. DUH. :yes: I could go right to the source. Eesh, I hope the answer is it's all gravy, baby! :beach: jk Although, I did learn to make some really nice "Tulsi ki Chai," with vanilla almond milk, everyone loved that! If Tulsi the plant, is really more than a...
  17. Maija

    Thanks for the frubal :) Glad you like that comment. Hum..."We will call our own murti icons...

    Thanks for the frubal :) Glad you like that comment. Hum..."We will call our own murti icons, while your 'statue' is idol. But, essentially for both arati is offered." lol
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  18. Maija

    Who is your Ia-deva(t)?

    (Kathak is different :) dance classes just are. I can do what I'm told to do...but, well me trying to be cool..hum. I took a hip hop dance class and it was preetty sad, I did look like Carlton at that point. LOL But never during kathak classes, Guruji would have set me straight pretty quickly!)...
  19. Maija

    Who is your Ia-deva(t)?

    I am trying to see if I can organize something for Janmashtami, our local ashram doesn't celebrate the big holidays traditionally. I feel odd being so new to this, the one to initiate something so sacred but...not odd enough for it to stop me.. I may be creating a new thread asking advice for...
  20. Maija

    Who is your Ia-deva(t)?

    I probably should not out myself like this, but Carlton is pretty much the "boy" version of me. A huge cheeseball, I'm only slightly better at dancing and now that I am no social drinker, we can scratch that to just being even..:run:
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