tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post5007932676360168838..comments2023-10-25T05:11:18.425-07:00Comments on Agnostic Mormon Mom: On spiritual flabbinessAdriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096919399937267674noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post-20667804434220525952013-07-20T16:04:17.706-07:002013-07-20T16:04:17.706-07:00Could 'not' be overcome. OopsCould 'not' be overcome. OopsScott Tennison Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461046062014799264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post-64895695550118882692013-07-20T16:02:35.608-07:002013-07-20T16:02:35.608-07:00I am pretty sure that you could beat me in an arm ...I am pretty sure that you could beat me in an arm wrestle. <br />I was a skeptical mormon before my mision. During my mission, I was really obediant, read and prayed and did the work all day. I was successful in bringing people into the church, teaching and baptisin 12 coverts during my mission, when the average was only 2. But guess what, I became even more skeptical during my mission, and lied everytime I taught and shared my 'testimony'.<br /><br />Now I am an atheist because I learned that my skepticism could be overcome.Scott Tennison Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461046062014799264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post-4961041985017436112013-07-13T04:48:18.147-07:002013-07-13T04:48:18.147-07:00I think this is beautiful, and beautifully said b...I think this is beautiful, and beautifully said by you. The idea of dedication to a "program" you believe in but that isn't necessarily giving you the results you are seeking is inspiring. Much more inspiring, frankly, than someone standing up and saying with conviction that they know something, that their results have already been found.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096919399937267674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post-82148644213031120672013-07-12T04:37:50.585-07:002013-07-12T04:37:50.585-07:00Just because she was obese before becoming fit doe...Just because she was obese before becoming fit doesn't mean she doesn't have the right genetic makeup to eventually achieve a really fit body. She followed "the program" and it worked. She didn't necessarily change her physical make up, she changed her habits and that change, combined with her physical makeup, produced that awesome body. The fact that she was formerly very obese just proves how well the program can work...for some people. Because I definitely know overweight people who work out like crazy and eat very well, and they struggle and struggle and struggle to lose weight. Even when they do lose weight, many people will simply never look like Gillian Michaels. It isn't in their cards. <br /><br />I don't mean to imply that physical or spiritual fitness comes easily to anyone. I believe all of it requires a great deal of work. But that effort works out better for some people than others, regardless of the level of effort the others exert. Gillian Michaels worked really hard and developed discipline, and it worked. For her.<br /><br />Also, I didn't mean to come across like I was whining about how easy it is for some people and not for me. I just meant to show that even when "the program" doesn't produce its advertised results, it still benefits anyone who practices it. <br />Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096919399937267674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post-15986204519913905322013-07-11T09:21:47.346-07:002013-07-11T09:21:47.346-07:00Not to throw a wrench into your analogy, but Jilli...Not to throw a wrench into your analogy, but Jillian was obese most of her life. We're talking 180 pounds in 8th grade. So I'd say that illustrates a point that you can indeed change your nature, or your proclivity for spirituality, with enough work. But the point remains that it's still a tougher road for some people. We're not all spiritually wired the same.Wesley Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559269264690771728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post-84167541261417588812013-07-11T08:32:02.393-07:002013-07-11T08:32:02.393-07:00I have read many accounts of long time Buddhist nu...I have read many accounts of long time Buddhist nuns and monks, ones who meditate hours a day, perform rites, follow the proper diets, etc., who claim to have never experienced particular meditative states, or can't access dream yoga. Similarly to yogis. I've met many who's yoga and sitting meditation practice is consistent and diligently executed, but still can barely sit still or touch their toes. I have no idea why all of this is, but it is. These people keep coming back to their mats or their shrines and work with themselves. They show up and do the work, and that is where the honey is, showing up and looking at yourself. So I believe. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17448463353423235991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post-44277814850651357522013-07-11T05:43:15.713-07:002013-07-11T05:43:15.713-07:00St. Therese of Liseux followed a rigorous spiritua...St. Therese of Liseux followed a rigorous spiritual program praying only for a beatific vision of God....and never getting an answer for her prayer. But she had an entire life lived in faithfulness and hope. McFlabby here. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842703134096128850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047542248890443897.post-15065699610675828502013-07-10T22:38:27.381-07:002013-07-10T22:38:27.381-07:00Every time I read your blog, I am just in awe! You...Every time I read your blog, I am just in awe! You make complete sense! Thanks for your honesty and willingness to share your thoughts.Joostenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510505446666519626noreply@blogger.com