Miserable and seeking

[Spirit of Light]

Some on here have been discussing about a path. Now then the questions come up: what is the path? And more importantly, who sets the path?

One answer could be.
The "path" is the change that happens within the person when practicing a religious teaching like the one in the Bible.
It is not a physical path in that sense, but it takes the believer from uncertainty to certainly on the quest for answers.

 

[Sand Dancer]

Some on here have been discussing about a path. Now then the questions come up: what is the path? And more importantly, who sets the path?

Good questions, IMO.

 

[Sand Dancer]

That is so true.



I really noticed "For some reason... I don't know why". It's my training in psychology. When someone is not sure about something my thoughts go to 'I wonder what would happen if you knew why?'

I try to soul search, and maybe it's as simple as I love people and want a community to call my own. I want to plunk myself into a place and be happy.

 

[sun rise]

what is the path? And more importantly, who sets the path?

The "path" is a metaphor for a spiritual journey. To me, ultimately people set their own path. Some might meditate. Some might surround themselves with beauty. Some might choose service. And often there's a bit of all of these. Some might join a community of like minded souls. Some might follow the teachings of a guru.

 

[oldbadger]

After leaving Christianity in 2014, I must have tried most religions out there. I want a religion so badly, of the reason I am not totally sure, but I just can't seem to be okay with any. I feel lonely, untethered and empty. Not sure what to do. I am not a spiritual flake, just confused.

Hello......
Lonely and empty is sad, Thirza Fallen, but untethered is wonderful, and free.

I'm not allowed to flog Deism to folks here, and even if I could, all you would find in it is a God so vast that it is totally unaware of this silly little planet, maybe even this silly little universe.

But you are part of everything so I would just suggest that you enjoy this moment now, and then the next, and so on..... and be free from the shackles of religion.

 

[oldbadger]

I try to soul search, and maybe it's as simple as I love people and want a community to call my own. I want to plunk myself into a place and be happy.

Are you a single person?

 

[Sand Dancer]

Are you a single person?

I'm married with a teenage son. I am thankful for my family and friends.

 

[sun rise]

I want to plunk myself into a place and be happy.

Maybe some can do that but no one I know can. We always are working on ourselves with its ups and downs. A metaphor is an Olympic athlete. They spend hours, days and years practicing, ever refining their ability for the goal of competing at the highest level. Are they happy every day? Of course not - they have good days and bad

 

[Sand Dancer]

Maybe some can do that but no one I know can. We always are working on ourselves with its ups and downs. A metaphor is an Olympic athlete. They spend hours, days and years practicing, ever refining their ability for the goal of competing at the highest level. Are they happy every day? Of course not - they have good days and bad

Yeah, I am always a work in progress.

 

[Sand Dancer]

I am back to my standby "agnostic pantheist." I kept changing it because it's a religious view but not a religion. It will be good enough.

 

[IndigoChild5559]

After leaving Christianity in 2014, I must have tried most religions out there. I want a religion so badly, of the reason I am not totally sure, but I just can't seem to be okay with any. I feel lonely, untethered and empty. Not sure what to do. I am not a spiritual flake, just confused.

Perhaps you don't need any religion? Maybe just believe in God and be a good decent human being.

So in your time of learning, what did you think about Judaism?

 

[sun rise]

Yeah, I am always a work in progress.

So am I. So is everyone I know.

 

[Geoff-Allen]

After leaving Christianity in 2014, I must have tried most religions out there. I want a religion so badly, of the reason I am not totally sure, but I just can't seem to be okay with any. I feel lonely, untethered and empty. Not sure what to do. I am not a spiritual flake, just confused.

I can sure relate to your predicament!

I am not sure if this is going to be exactly your cup-of-tea but here is an article at one of my favorite sites -

Why It’s Okay to Feel Lost (And How to Find Your Way Again)

Check-out the menus at top of page if you have the time & the inclination.

Wishing you all the best!

 

[Martin]

For some reason, I really like having a label. I don't know why. Maybe it's comforting. I do believe in a universal soul kind of thing, but then I think, "So what do I do with this belief?"

Explore the universal soul thing more deeply, maybe in meditation? It's really about connection, not belief, IMO.
Spending more time in the natural world might help with feeling connected.

 

[firedragon]

After leaving Christianity in 2014, I must have tried most religions out there. I want a religion so badly, of the reason I am not totally sure, but I just can't seem to be okay with any. I feel lonely, untethered and empty. Not sure what to do. I am not a spiritual flake, just confused.

Be patient and find solace in friends, family or/and most important yourself.

What you seek will come to you. Just give it a chance. It will come eventually.

I wish you all the very best.

 

[Secret Chief]

After leaving Christianity in 2014, I must have tried most religions out there. I want a religion so badly, of the reason I am not totally sure, but I just can't seem to be okay with any. I feel lonely, untethered and empty. Not sure what to do. I am not a spiritual flake, just confused.

Steady, or else you could slip into atheism and then you'll start using words like fallacy and evidence.

 

[Trailblazer]

After leaving Christianity in 2014, I must have tried most religions out there. I want a religion so badly, of the reason I am not totally sure, but I just can't seem to be okay with any. I feel lonely, untethered and empty. Not sure what to do. I am not a spiritual flake, just confused.

What caused you to leave Christianity if you do not mind my asking?
Did you lose belief in Christianity but retain your belief in God?

 

[Trailblazer]

Steady, or else you could slip into atheism and then you'll start using words like fallacy and evidence.

Sheesh, I use those words a lot, do you think I am in any danger?
No, it is probably because I hang out more with atheists than with believers so it rubs off.

 

[muhammad_isa]

After leaving Christianity in 2014..

Why leave .. are you angry with G-d or people?

 

[Sedim Haba]

After leaving Christianity in 2014, I must have tried most religions out there. I want a religion so badly, of the reason I am not totally sure, but I just can't seem to be okay with any. I feel lonely, untethered and empty. Not sure what to do. I am not a spiritual flake, just confused.

I really wish I could invite you to be a Jew, join us, but in all good conscience I cannot.
The process has become .. hard to find the word... evil?. Best I can offer is a universal
standard of righteousness, the Seven Laws of Noah... AKA Noachideism.
BUT... it's not really a functional religion, with a viable community except online.