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Deidre's Journey
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Dear journal,
Today I'm feeling less conflicted and overall, a sense of peace. It's pretty cool the diff religions and beliefs out there even if I wouldn't consider them viable paths for myself. Like the left path community. That's so different to me but I've met a few people on here who have shown me how interesting it is. I still have so many questions though
Today I'm feeling less conflicted and overall, a sense of peace. It's pretty cool the diff religions and beliefs out there even if I wouldn't consider them viable paths for myself. Like the left path community. That's so different to me but I've met a few people on here who have shown me how interesting it is. I still have so many questions though
Dear journal;
You never know what a new day, new people will bring to you. You think you know, but you don't know. And that's good. I'm exploring LHP's, maybe not for consideration, but to understand. LHP actually seems to tap into the core of a person. And it gets you to see who you really are...darkness and all. You never know who may help you in this life, and you don't know...what you don't know. And that's exciting. lol
You never know what a new day, new people will bring to you. You think you know, but you don't know. And that's good. I'm exploring LHP's, maybe not for consideration, but to understand. LHP actually seems to tap into the core of a person. And it gets you to see who you really are...darkness and all. You never know who may help you in this life, and you don't know...what you don't know. And that's exciting. lol
Dear journal,
Feeling good today, nothing new and riveting to share, except that I'm learning more about the LHP community and finding it really intriguing. Satanism (not a word I like maybe because I've always associated Satan with evil, from Christianity) is nothing like I thought it was, it's very uplifting and the people I'm discussing it with are super kind and encouraging. I need to read much more to gain an understanding of why Satan is thought of so differently in the Bible, than how LHP followers think. Time will tell. It always does.
Feeling good today, nothing new and riveting to share, except that I'm learning more about the LHP community and finding it really intriguing. Satanism (not a word I like maybe because I've always associated Satan with evil, from Christianity) is nothing like I thought it was, it's very uplifting and the people I'm discussing it with are super kind and encouraging. I need to read much more to gain an understanding of why Satan is thought of so differently in the Bible, than how LHP followers think. Time will tell. It always does.
Dear journal,
Sunday. I've always had weird feelings about Sunday since leaving Christianity. Since Sunday is the Christian's ''sabbath day,'' it can leave me still with mixed feelings when I sleep in, and don't go to church. I haven't been to church in a long time, though. Even after I returned to faith, I just didn't want to go. Slowly, the day is having new meaning for me, but it's just a mindset thing. Trying to undo narratives.
So, I read the newsletter from a site devoted to the LHP and I'm gaining an understanding of what it means to be a Setian. What I find SOOOO amazing and liberating, is that it seems like the crux of it all lies within ourselves. We are literally capable of creating the best lives for ourselves, and it may require however, to walk through the darkness to find enlightenment. I've begun applying Setian principles over the past couple of days to my way of thinking, and examining my own life. I can't believe how much better I feel...how I've started to tap into a side of myself that may have never been tapped into before. I'm asking SELF what to do, and not praying to a deity to tell me what to do. Such a different perspective.
I want to learn more about black magic and how to tap into that. I don't know if I'm ready to practice such a thing, and I'll admit, it's a little confusing (maybe scary) to me, because the Bible talks about how magic is 'evil.' And when you think about it, the reason that the Bible speaks of this, is because it draws a person into themselves. Why is it sinful to seek within for answers? It really isn't, but I've developed that mindset from being a Christian.
I'm so happy to have been told about this site, because it's already helping me. It also seems like one can take it as far as he/she likes, since there really isn't any ''dogma,'' per se.
We'll see where this all leads, but right now, I'm resolved on my departure from Christianity, and the Abrahamic faiths in general, and just going with the natural flow of my mind. And what resonates. I want to be able to help myself, and it seems like the LHP, while many might consider it conducive to 'sin,' it's actually a contemplative method of finding enlightenment. It reminds me in some ways of Buddhism.
Sunday. I've always had weird feelings about Sunday since leaving Christianity. Since Sunday is the Christian's ''sabbath day,'' it can leave me still with mixed feelings when I sleep in, and don't go to church. I haven't been to church in a long time, though. Even after I returned to faith, I just didn't want to go. Slowly, the day is having new meaning for me, but it's just a mindset thing. Trying to undo narratives.
So, I read the newsletter from a site devoted to the LHP and I'm gaining an understanding of what it means to be a Setian. What I find SOOOO amazing and liberating, is that it seems like the crux of it all lies within ourselves. We are literally capable of creating the best lives for ourselves, and it may require however, to walk through the darkness to find enlightenment. I've begun applying Setian principles over the past couple of days to my way of thinking, and examining my own life. I can't believe how much better I feel...how I've started to tap into a side of myself that may have never been tapped into before. I'm asking SELF what to do, and not praying to a deity to tell me what to do. Such a different perspective.
I want to learn more about black magic and how to tap into that. I don't know if I'm ready to practice such a thing, and I'll admit, it's a little confusing (maybe scary) to me, because the Bible talks about how magic is 'evil.' And when you think about it, the reason that the Bible speaks of this, is because it draws a person into themselves. Why is it sinful to seek within for answers? It really isn't, but I've developed that mindset from being a Christian.
I'm so happy to have been told about this site, because it's already helping me. It also seems like one can take it as far as he/she likes, since there really isn't any ''dogma,'' per se.
We'll see where this all leads, but right now, I'm resolved on my departure from Christianity, and the Abrahamic faiths in general, and just going with the natural flow of my mind. And what resonates. I want to be able to help myself, and it seems like the LHP, while many might consider it conducive to 'sin,' it's actually a contemplative method of finding enlightenment. It reminds me in some ways of Buddhism.
DavidFirth
Well-Known Member
Deidre, God bless you. It's obvious that you are struggling with this and I wish you well. Have a good day.
I'm not struggling. That's the thing, @DavidFirth
- To you, I'm struggling because I've left Christianity. Exploring new ways of thinking about life from being a Christian for a while, isn't a sinful thing. If you believe, I hope that you don't do it blindly without investigating what it is, you actually believe.
DavidFirth
Well-Known Member
I'm not struggling. That's the thing, @DavidFirth
Deidre, I know exactly what and who I believe. I couldn't be more sure about it.
Mister Silver
Faith's Nightmare
Follow your own path, Deidre, my friend. So long as you are not harming others or preventing others from being themselves with any belief to which you personally adhere.
One of the problems with society is that they, mainly fundamentalist theists, are constantly attempting to change others to their sordid way of thinking. Change is a good thing, no doubt, but fundamentalist theists tend to give personal change a bad name with an unwavering dark, festering desire they claim holy in a deity's name.
True inner happiness is not about being beholden to a false notion of sin, but rather freeing one's self from something that makes you feel bad about yourself only in order to sell you the cure it alone pretends to provide through something that cannot be proven to exist.
*Hugs* I am glad that I met you.
One of the problems with society is that they, mainly fundamentalist theists, are constantly attempting to change others to their sordid way of thinking. Change is a good thing, no doubt, but fundamentalist theists tend to give personal change a bad name with an unwavering dark, festering desire they claim holy in a deity's name.
True inner happiness is not about being beholden to a false notion of sin, but rather freeing one's self from something that makes you feel bad about yourself only in order to sell you the cure it alone pretends to provide through something that cannot be proven to exist.
*Hugs* I am glad that I met you.
Dear journal,
Today is a most amazing day! I purchased a book on my kindle app yesterday and read a few pages this morning. Omg it's SO good! I always thought that Christianity and other such religions would bring me enlightenment and it's not that they fell short but rather, the inner power to change my life for the better has always been inside of me. This book is good for someone who knows very little about the LHP and I'm blown away right now. It is more than a guide to self positive talk like a lot of self help psych books are about. No, this teaches how to be your Highest Self by not wishful thinking but affirming that you are that person. But you have to still work at it and that is where the "magic" comes in. I have practiced this morning affirmations..."I'm worthy of..." I've never said such things out loud because Christianity teaches that we are not worthy and God is the reason we have anything at all. That doesn't breed humility, it breeds fear.
I no longer want to be afraid and I'm worthy of living my life without fear.
The book is called: "Luciferian Order: To Know, Dare, Will and Keep Silent" by Lucian Black
Squeeee! I'm so excited!
Today is a most amazing day! I purchased a book on my kindle app yesterday and read a few pages this morning. Omg it's SO good! I always thought that Christianity and other such religions would bring me enlightenment and it's not that they fell short but rather, the inner power to change my life for the better has always been inside of me. This book is good for someone who knows very little about the LHP and I'm blown away right now. It is more than a guide to self positive talk like a lot of self help psych books are about. No, this teaches how to be your Highest Self by not wishful thinking but affirming that you are that person. But you have to still work at it and that is where the "magic" comes in. I have practiced this morning affirmations..."I'm worthy of..." I've never said such things out loud because Christianity teaches that we are not worthy and God is the reason we have anything at all. That doesn't breed humility, it breeds fear.
I no longer want to be afraid and I'm worthy of living my life without fear.
The book is called: "Luciferian Order: To Know, Dare, Will and Keep Silent" by Lucian Black
Squeeee! I'm so excited!
Dear journal,
I applied some affirmations (of my own) to my thinking today, as the book suggests. What I like about the LHP, is that a person can go as light or deep as they wish, into it. I prefer an atheist approach, and viewing the principles as self-actualizing. I'm not yet sure how the Satan component would fit into my way of thinking, my mind doesn't want any super human types to make an appearance in my life, anymore. lol I would be okay with the 'lore of Satan, not the Christian version, of course. The philosophical side of the LHP is very cool, though. Very empowering, liberating and enlightening.
I'd encourage anyone out there to always explore other religions, no matter how devout you may be. It's good to see what others believe, there's nothing to be afraid of. I used to be afraid to step out and see what others believe, but you shouldn't fear other beliefs and ...knowledge.
I applied some affirmations (of my own) to my thinking today, as the book suggests. What I like about the LHP, is that a person can go as light or deep as they wish, into it. I prefer an atheist approach, and viewing the principles as self-actualizing. I'm not yet sure how the Satan component would fit into my way of thinking, my mind doesn't want any super human types to make an appearance in my life, anymore. lol I would be okay with the 'lore of Satan, not the Christian version, of course. The philosophical side of the LHP is very cool, though. Very empowering, liberating and enlightening.
I'd encourage anyone out there to always explore other religions, no matter how devout you may be. It's good to see what others believe, there's nothing to be afraid of. I used to be afraid to step out and see what others believe, but you shouldn't fear other beliefs and ...knowledge.
illykitty
RF's pet cat
I often wonder that, but I also wonder if perhaps literalism and dogma is more to blame.
And I really enjoy reading about your journey Deidre, I certainly can relate to the confusion and trying to find oneself and such. I hope things just keep getting better and clearer for you.
Yesss, that's so well put! You are right. I think that if people just accepted their beliefs as beliefs...their own personal beliefs...we would be better off. I believe things, I don't necessarily believe what I used to, but I'm open to different ideas, and respect people's right to choose. But, I struggle with respecting people's views, who want to pass off their religions as facts.
Thank you for stopping in here, and yes, I'm finding that the LHP is providing me with some answers. About life itself. About individuality. I don't see myself looking into it as a religion, or looking at 'Satan' as a real entity, but I get why he has been misunderstood. But, again...that's just my opinion. lol
illykitty
RF's pet cat
Yesss, that's so well put! You are right. I think that if people just accepted their beliefs as beliefs...their own personal beliefs...we would be better off. I believe things, I don't necessarily believe what I used to, but I'm open to different ideas, and respect people's right to choose. But, I struggle with respecting people's views, who want to pass off their religions as facts.
Thank you for stopping in here, and yes, I'm finding that the LHP is providing me with some answers. About life itself. About individuality. I don't see myself looking into it as a religion, or looking at 'Satan' as a real entity, but I get why he has been misunderstood. But, again...that's just my opinion. lol
Yeah, it irks me too, when it's claimed as fact that must be imposed on everyone.
Just out of intellectual curiosity, what sort of resources have you got your paws on? Since you're a beginner, I imagine it would be stuff suitable for me as well to get some basic knowledge. I'd very much appreciate it.
illykitty
RF's pet cat
Come to a site I recently joined: orderoftheserpent.orgYeah that's what I meant!
You know Adramalek from here? He is one of the co-founders. There's a forum there and a library of books etc. Check it out when you can