http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ Collection of Thoughts Tag: jesus en Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:04:10 +0000 http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21518 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:12:06 +0000 starlight 21518@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>where chaos and noise is born... </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21515 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:29:54 +0000 AsI 21515@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>Actually, no man or god in that silent place. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21505 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:07:41 +0000 AsI 21505@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>Tis' just the Absolute pretending to be me for its own enjoyment..lol. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21504 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:00:23 +0000 AsI 21504@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>Might as well throw in the usual-we are not the body nor the mind for neither exists since they be passing in nature.</p> <p>No self I know, and if no mind, then all these thoughts are merely the vanity of the non-existent ego. BUT-the Absolute is not 'outside' of self (IMO). Again, that thin veil that cannot be denied as not being one and the same in some way. If bliss comes about-our words truly mean little. I do understand the point you made though. One of the most interesting of all to contemplate. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21503 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:46:42 +0000 AsI 21503@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>There is the question of whether "God" is outside of the self-or the self as Absolute as well. </p> <p>Yes, a very interesting thin veil. Knowing that self is Absolute and being aware of "ego" at the same time is even another thought that cannot be dismissed. </p> <p>As a man thinketh..</p> <p>All that matters is what I think. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21502 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:38:41 +0000 AsI 21502@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>You have an interesting point there Shin. I have crossed that one several times with myself. </p> <p>"'That Which Is' is impersonal, there is not one bit of 'you' in it."</p> <p>Only based upon my past experience must I disagree in one respect. When I had my NDE, I did not just go into the light, I was the light.</p> <p>Something tells me that this "God" thing boils down to only one-there is only one of us. All else is, yes, ego. Thin line there.</p> <p>If ego is taken away-no one will know anything past that. Much like dying and simply not existing anymore.</p> <p>Either way, we will never know beyond this moment.</p> <p>"It" will never be put in thoughts as it simply Is in the silence of Knowing bliss. Nothing more matters to me than that. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21500 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:08:10 +0000 shin 21500@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>If what I wrote is true then there nothing of God in 'me', because 'me' does not exist. 'Me' and 'you' is personal and 'That Which Is' is impersonal.<br /> That is why it is not said that God is 'other' but God is 'wholly other', meaning altogether, totally and absolutely 'not me/you'.</p> <p>IMO, being created in God's image is a poor and confusing picture that is not helpful. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21496 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:18:46 +0000 abstractprophet 21496@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>shin...</p> <p>is there a bit of It/God within You???</p> <p>for the record i do not resist the idea that God is 'other' to me... i do not support the idea either... </p> <p>although imho God is impossible to define completely in words personally i associate God to that which is within All,,, and although 'I Am' created in Gods image appearing to create the reality that is my individual experience I would never suggest that 'I am God'... in saying that i have the utmost faith in providence... :) </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21495 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:38:20 +0000 shin 21495@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>{ I should perhaps add 'you' being That Which Is. }</p> <p>'That Which Is' is impersonal, there is not one bit of 'you' in it.<br /> BTW, the Christian expression of this is that God is wholly 'other'. It is one of the reasons why Christians get so upset, understandably so, when a New Age person says 'I am God' or 'We are God'.</p> <p>Why do we resist this idea so strongly? </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21486 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:33:59 +0000 AsI 21486@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>An interesting concept to add to this is -time. If it does not exist-all the lives, as such, mean naught..</p> <p>However, as a point to get from there to here (spiritual awareness), I guess it has merit..lol. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21482 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:01:00 +0000 abstractprophet 21482@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>i used to think i was an old soul and can quite easily wrap myself around any number of mythical and historical figures to enhance that feeling within myself... yet what i am/am not (as suggested) goes far beyond such labels... </p> <p>hmmm,,,, i do wonder how many in this world think themself having been the magdalene... i'd bet the house on there being more than one... :lol:</p> <p>much love all... :D </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21474 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:09:25 +0000 AsI 21474@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>I should perhaps add 'you' being That Which Is. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21468 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:15:04 +0000 AsI 21468@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>You said that better for I know what you mean, Shin. Something (of 'you') is here now watching though, as it has eternally done. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21464 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:23:34 +0000 shin 21464@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>Hmmm, I would say "There has never been a time that I have been" </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21444 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:01:18 +0000 AsI 21444@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>There has never been a time that I have been not </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21442 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:04:30 +0000 shin 21442@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>{ And im aware that i am a VERY old soul. }</p> <p>What does that mean and why is it worth mentioning? </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/274/page/2#post-21439 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:04:43 +0000 Rediviva 21439@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>CoT is a nice place to be, esoteric and serious - and hilarious. Well I must say I like it both ways; goody-good to talk about spiritual stuff with fellow spiritees, but in the same time why not have a laugh about it all :) As some of you can!</p> <p>That Eva who started this thread seems to have disappeared, left a note on her high credentials, and then on to the next galaxy... </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13640 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:25:09 +0000 starion 13640@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>And we are hoping you understand what we say to you... that YOU ARE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...and when you find that you would give away all books, all of everything you own to keep that coming through you.... </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13639 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:23:36 +0000 starion 13639@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>When you speak those words, then you....know what they mean... not just words on a page but living words flowing through you... then you understand... </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13638 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:21:35 +0000 starion 13638@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>Purpose... if you hear those words inside your head....speaking inside you...and they ring with truth, light, joy and beauty...and they make the very you radiate with joy and harmony...from inside you....your face shines and you feel so perfect...that<br /> nothing else is important...but the perfection coming from inside your mind, radiating through every inch of your being... and you forget to eat, you feel so complete...so<br /> intensely alive...connected with everything else in the universe.. you don't need to teach or share...because the whole universe knows it and sings it...you are home and surrounded by all you have ever really wanted... then you say "My father and I are one." </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13630 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:50:19 +0000 selfseeker 13630@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>"no one is good EXCEPT GOD" .... and there is no one bad except God.</p> <p>"ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"</p> <p>That is some justice. Even when you are unborn you are a sinner .... it is being sinner in perpetuity &#38; for eternity .... so just keep on asking for forgiveness .... keep killing your self with the guilt that for your sins Jesus died even if you are born 2000 years after his death. </p> <p>IMHO, there is more in Bible than this guilt-conciousness. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13623 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:46:16 +0000 selfseeker 13623@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>The real meaning of scriptures is "apparently" not in scriptures .... They are neither True nor False. </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13618 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:31:28 +0000 shin 13618@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>I expect an answer like "God's words". Fair enough, but interpreted by what, one's heart or one's mind? </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13617 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:29:03 +0000 shin 13617@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>~p101,</p> <p>if one can't trust one's heart, what can one trust? One's mind? </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13616 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:11:34 +0000 Purpose101 13616@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>many mention like asl that "heaven is within you"...</p> <p>well...listen to what is says in the Proverbs...</p> <p>Proverbs 20:6 "Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?"</p> <p>Romans 3:23 "ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."</p> <p>most people will proclaim they are good...yet when in light of God's Word in the Scriptures...TRUTH will be exposed about what's really in their hearts...</p> <p>for in Jeremiah 17:9, it says "the heart is deceitful above all things "</p> <p>the new age teaches that your heart is good...but the BIBLE teaches that your heart is in truth, deceitful...deceiving even YOU to believe you are "good"...</p> <p>but the Bible says "no one is good EXCEPT GOD"</p> <p>in light of the standards of the Bible which are the standards of God...we all fall short...we have ALL broken the Ten Commandments...we have lied...stolen...lusted after other people (considered "adultery" in your heart by Jesus)...have hated others before (considered "murder" by Jesus)...</p> <p>look at the 10 Commandments and honestly listen to your conscience...be honest...and if you feel conviction that you have broken at least 1 of them...repent to God and ask Him to forgive you for your sins...and accept Jesus' death on the cross as the punishment for YOUR own sins...</p> <p>turn to Jesus Christ today...</p> <p>BJ<br /> <a href="http://www.Purpose101.com" rel="nofollow">www.Purpose101.com</a> </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13490 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:36:09 +0000 AsI 13490@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>That is the Golden Rule that can be found in every religion, and yet, all the emphasis is put on 'their' God rather than the truth within. </p> <p>Everyone has 'Heaven' within, if that gift is accepted. All the rest is dogma that creates separation. </p> <p>No one can deny another 'God' since 'what is looking' is already there.</p> <p>Words for words and words for naught</p> <p>Let 'The Looker' Know What is looking... </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/533/page/3#post-13485 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:58:40 +0000 svetlu 13485@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>Love thy friend as thyself. This main rule in Kabbalah.<br /> _______________________________________________________________ <a href="http://www.kab.tv/eng/" rel="nofollow">http://www.kab.tv/eng/</a> </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/569#post-12566 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:31:04 +0000 starlight 12566@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>"Jesus said, "If your leaders say to you, 'Look, the (Father's) kingdom is in the sky,' then the birds of the sky will precede you. If they say to you, 'It is in the sea,' then the fish will precede you. Rather, the (Father's) kingdom is within you and it is outside you...Split a piece of wood, you will find me; lift a stone, I will be there."</p> <p>(gospel of Thomas) </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/569#post-12565 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:19:20 +0000 starlight 12565@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>dancing on the light of bright star! </p> http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/topic/569#post-12564 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:06:16 +0000 BrightStarDancer 12564@http://collectionofthoughts.com/bbpress/ <p>Every person is a child of God. God loves you more than you can possibly fathom in this very moment, what is stopping you from loving yourself ? </p> <p>If you embrace and love every single aspect of your being without judgement at all times, you will love yourself as God loves you....then, and only then can you love others equally without any conditions whatsoever.</p> <p>Jesus did not judge others, for he never judged himself. </p> <p>He came to remind all of us of who we truly are.... We are brothers and sisters, himself included, we are the entire family of God.</p> <p>Jesus was able to be others-centered, for he was complete in his love for himself. </p>