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cosmic
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 Posted - Feb 05 2017 : 11:27:03 PM
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This post may sound very strange to anyone who knows me. I'm not religious at all and I personally dislike organized religion as a principle. My supreme ishta is Kali Ma, and I'm very drawn to Hanuman and Neem Karoli Baba recently.
I am considering getting baptized in the LDS/Mormon church. Not because I want to be a Mormon or attend church on any regular basis. I feel a strong intuition that baptism could be a highly opening/awakening/mystical experience for me. I'm attracted to baptism more so than any particular church, but Mormon missionaries (called "elders") have repeatedly invited me to get baptized over the last several years.
I toured their church a few years back and felt very positive vibes. Especially in the baptismal room. I get approached by elders a lot and they've all felt rather awake to me. I talk to them very openly, even about my areas of disagreement with them. They seem to be involved in the church out of some kind of personal spiritual path.
They keep showing up in my life, especially after big personal openings. I have prayed with them before and even hugged one last time. 
I haven't made a decision yet on whether or not to receive baptism in the church. My thoughts and feelings on the subject fluctuate day-to-day. I think I will check out The Book of Mormon and see how it resonates. I will pray about it, continue to meditate, and watch for a sign.
If there's anything you'd like to share on this subject, I would be very grateful for your input. I don't have a specific question here, I'm just highly open and receptive.
Thanks and lots of love 
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Charliedog
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Posted - Feb 06 2017 : 07:18:36 AM
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Originally posted by cosmic
If there's anything you'd like to share on this subject, I would be very grateful for your input. I don't have a specific question here, I'm just highly open and receptive.
If we are open and receptive we can get sensitive to more than one spiritual path. In depth we will find more similarities than differences. The thinking mind will label, like, dislike and judge, but what we notice if we are open, it's all about love.
Mormonlove, Hindulove, the love for Jesus, Buddha or Shiva.
Religions, traditions In a temple, or in a church. What we recognize is Love and Love has no label, or all labels
I hear you microcosm, question do we need a label ?
On the other hand, if it brings us Bhakti and love, why not.
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kumar ul islam
United Kingdom
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Posted - Feb 06 2017 : 12:37:27 PM
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Feb 06 2017 : 9:29:32 PM
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Check with Chas in Utah. He's got a good perspective on Mormons.  |
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cosmic
USA
821 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2017 : 10:52:35 PM
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Thank you all for sharing. Yes, it is all about love and bhakti for me
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Originally posted by Bodhi Tree
Check with Chas in Utah. He's got a good perspective on Mormons.
Thanks Bodhi, I will reach out to him  |
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cosmic
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2017 : 12:18:57 AM
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So I spoke with Chas and our conversation brought great clarity. I was at a fork in the road and uncertain which path to take. He removed my doubt and confirmed what my intuition was telling me.
I will ask to be baptized. Out of pure bhakti. I see beyond belief and structure, so I am willing to open my heart to Divinity and trust the process.
My Mother will forgive me
Much gratitude to Chas and Bodhi, and all of you
Love,
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Feb 08 2017 : 01:35:51 AM
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Excellent.
"Come on in. The water's fine."  |
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Charliedog
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Posted - Feb 08 2017 : 01:47:36 AM
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sunyata
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Posted - Feb 08 2017 : 10:40:09 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by cosmic
I was at a fork in the road and uncertain which path to take. He removed my doubt and confirmed what my intuition was telling me.
Nice, Cosmic. Follow your heart. All roads lead Home.
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cosmic
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2017 : 9:35:16 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Bodhi Tree
"Come on in. The water's fine."
LOL, this cracks me up for some reason.
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Originally posted by sunyata
Nice, Cosmic. Follow your heart. All roads lead Home.
Beautiful, thanks sunyata
Thanks for the support, y'all. I will update you on the baptism after it happens.
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