Comments for Spiritual Inquiry . com http://spiritualinquiry.com Open-Minded Inquiry About Spirituality and Self-Improvement Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:25:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Should we be non-judgemental? by Mary http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/should-we-be-non-judgemental/#comment-679 Mary Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:56:30 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2008/03/29/should-we-be-non-judgemental/#comment-679 I have done that in many occassions and the outcome is that I'm called righteous. "Oh you think you are so perfect or righteous" They are saying it in a bad way, not a good way. I'm perplexed because I do hold strong beliefs and sometimes I think it's best just to keep my mouth shut. I was concerned about a relatives health as she had gained a considerable amount of weight. I mentioned that maybe she should stay away from processed foods and try to squeeze a walk in the morning and after dinner. Well that blew up in my face. I didn't mean to hurt anyone but to express concern. I have done that in many occassions and the outcome is that I’m called righteous. “Oh you think you are so perfect or righteous” They are saying it in a bad way, not a good way. I’m perplexed because I do hold strong beliefs and sometimes I think it’s best just to keep my mouth shut. I was concerned about a relatives health as she had gained a considerable amount of weight. I mentioned that maybe she should stay away from processed foods and try to squeeze a walk in the morning and after dinner. Well that blew up in my face. I didn’t mean to hurt anyone but to express concern.

]]> Comment on Why do we lie to ourselves? by Asher Bond http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/why-do-we-lie-to-ourselves/#comment-678 Asher Bond Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:27:19 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2008/01/18/why-do-we-lie-to-ourselves/#comment-678 Oh wait that's the question that confused them, because they didn't have the logical understanding or spiritual compass. Oh wait that’s the question that confused them, because they didn’t have the logical understanding or spiritual compass.

]]> Comment on Why do we lie to ourselves? by Asher Bond http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/why-do-we-lie-to-ourselves/#comment-677 Asher Bond Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:26:25 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2008/01/18/why-do-we-lie-to-ourselves/#comment-677 Oh wait maybe I should ask whether it's intelligent business to lie to a Business Intelligence employer. Oh wait maybe I should ask whether it’s intelligent business to lie to a Business Intelligence employer.

]]> Comment on Why do we lie to ourselves? by Asher Bond http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/why-do-we-lie-to-ourselves/#comment-676 Asher Bond Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:21:35 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2008/01/18/why-do-we-lie-to-ourselves/#comment-676 Which is more valuable, knowing the truth about yourself or others? Which is more valuable, knowing the truth about yourself or others?

]]> Comment on Why do we lie to ourselves? by Asher Bond http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/why-do-we-lie-to-ourselves/#comment-675 Asher Bond Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:17:36 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2008/01/18/why-do-we-lie-to-ourselves/#comment-675 Someone posted a question in a semi-private Business Intelligence technology career forum asking if Lying about your Salary is ethical. I answered the question philosophically... using the same syllogism you used here: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4143380 I wish I would have copied down my argument because... I think the person who created the thread deleted my comment, because I followed it up with a question "Was my comment censored?" and I couldn't find that comment either. So in effect what happened was, the person asking the question decided that only certain answers could be public. But why? I was blunt, but tried to be courteous. I think I said, "If you are asking yourself whether lying in a particular situation is ethical, maybe you should ask yourself whether lying in any situation could theoretically be ethical." It wasn't phrased quite that eloquently, but I guess I'll repost with the question "Does anyone know what happened to my original comment?" I think they get email updates when people follow up (like on Facebook). I think the social problem is that people are too concerned with fear and what they aren't allowed to do and what they can take and get, so they don't have time for things like: Learning to be honest and building relationships through artistic or scientific integrity and using those relationships for credentials... So the market might have taught the person that the credentials are the dollar amounts of the salary and the paper certificates and diplomas and other paperwork. I think there is a market for honest business. What a great way to differentiate ourselves in the market while being spiritual! Someone posted a question in a semi-private Business Intelligence technology career forum asking if Lying about your Salary is ethical. I answered the question philosophically… using the same syllogism you used here:
http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4143380

I wish I would have copied down my argument because…

I think the person who created the thread deleted my comment, because I followed it up with a question “Was my comment censored?” and I couldn’t find that comment either.

So in effect what happened was, the person asking the question decided that only certain answers could be public. But why? I was blunt, but tried to be courteous. I think I said, “If you are asking yourself whether lying in a particular situation is ethical, maybe you should ask yourself whether lying in any situation could theoretically be ethical.” It wasn’t phrased quite that eloquently, but I guess I’ll repost with the question “Does anyone know what happened to my original comment?” I think they get email updates when people follow up (like on Facebook).

I think the social problem is that people are too concerned with fear and what they aren’t allowed to do and what they can take and get, so they don’t have time for things like:

Learning to be honest and building relationships through artistic or scientific integrity and using those relationships for credentials…

So the market might have taught the person that the credentials are the dollar amounts of the salary and the paper certificates and diplomas and other paperwork.

I think there is a market for honest business. What a great way to differentiate ourselves in the market while being spiritual!

]]> Comment on Falling Flowers by Zen Stories - Page 2 - Sai-Ka-Aangan Shirdi Sai Baba Forum http://spiritualinquiry.com/zen-stories/falling-flowers/#comment-674 Zen Stories - Page 2 - Sai-Ka-Aangan Shirdi Sai Baba Forum Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:26:47 +0000 #comment-674 [...] responded the gods. “This is true emptiness.” And blossoms showered upon Subhuto as rain. Falling Flowers Bow to Sri Sai! Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole [...] [...] responded the gods. “This is true emptiness.” And blossoms showered upon Subhuto as rain. Falling Flowers Bow to Sri Sai! Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole [...]

]]> Comment on Why unbelievers will not go to hell by sujata prakash http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/why-unbelievers-will-not-go-to-hell/#comment-673 sujata prakash Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:00:17 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2007/11/28/why-unbelievers-will-not-go-to-hell/#comment-673 Seems like you put more faith in B. Russell than on God's word in the Bible! That elephant story is completely irrelevant to the topic at hand, but it does provide an interesting premise -blind men cannot be trusted on anything! Only the one who has clear vision 100/100 can lead you to the truth - in other words, Jesus. Oh well, if you insist on being blind and led by other blind, then so be it. But don't blame God when you are judged and thrown into hell. In your own words, you say your final destination will be decided by how much you loved or how honest you were - but based on whose standards? Your own? Not enough evidence, old chap, not enough evidence, that you even came close to knowing what is true love and honesty. Thus, if you rely on your OWN standards, you will fail each time. If, however, you rely on Jesus, then He will present His own standards to God. He will substitute His name for yours, and you will be given a free pass to heaven. God bless. Seems like you put more faith in B. Russell than on God’s word in the Bible! That elephant story is completely irrelevant to the topic at hand, but it does provide an interesting premise -blind men cannot be trusted on anything! Only the one who has clear vision 100/100 can lead you to the truth - in other words, Jesus.
Oh well, if you insist on being blind and led by other blind, then so be it. But don’t blame God when you are judged and thrown into hell. In your own words, you say your final destination will be decided by how much you loved or how honest you were - but based on whose standards? Your own? Not enough evidence, old chap, not enough evidence, that you even came close to knowing what is true love and honesty. Thus, if you rely on your OWN standards, you will fail each time. If, however, you rely on Jesus, then He will present His own standards to God. He will substitute His name for yours, and you will be given a free pass to heaven. God bless.

]]> Comment on Less thinking leads to better decisions… by Lou Ann Bennett http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/less-thinking-leads-to-better-decisions/#comment-672 Lou Ann Bennett Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:28:45 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2008/03/11/less-thinking-leads-to-better-decisions/#comment-672 This is great! Helps explain how some people are good at connecting to either conscious or unconscious thought as it relates to decision process. Gives me a window into working with people to develop whichever is not their preferred or strongest ability! Raising awareness is the first and most crucial step in making a change! Insightful! Thanks! Lou Ann Bennett This is great! Helps explain how some people are good at connecting to either conscious or unconscious thought as it relates to decision process. Gives me a window into working with people to develop whichever is not their preferred or strongest ability!

Raising awareness is the first and most crucial step in making a change!

Insightful! Thanks!

Lou Ann Bennett

]]> Comment on Dealing with loneliness by Holi http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/dealing-with-loneliness/#comment-671 Holi Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:53:02 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2007/12/07/dealing-with-loneliness/#comment-671 Great advice to advise people to focus on the opportunities to alleviate loneliness! There are many ways to reach out, and if we reach out with a sense of interconnectedness, rather than lack, finding true friends & creating an extended family-like support system should come more naturally! Great advice to advise people to focus on the opportunities to alleviate loneliness! There are many ways to reach out, and if we reach out with a sense of interconnectedness, rather than lack, finding true friends & creating an extended family-like support system should come more naturally!

]]> Comment on Dealing with loneliness by Kate http://spiritualinquiry.com/articles/dealing-with-loneliness/#comment-670 Kate Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:23:11 +0000 http://spiritualinquiry.com/blog/2007/12/07/dealing-with-loneliness/#comment-670 I've had to move every couple years for the past 10 years and it's been difficult. My husband is in the Army and I've been a SAHM. It's been hard to maintain and build friendships b/c we've moved so frequently. I do find myself feeling alone. It's almost like I'm in a prison and I'm screaming but no one hears me. I feel as if God has abandoned me. As humans, we naturally desire human connection and when those desires and needs aren't met, there's an empty feeling. I almost feel as though this experience of being alone for so long has made me paranoid of everything. Is this a personality disorder? I try to busy myself by volunteering at my childrens' school, meeting my husband for lunch. I find that I do most things alone and I'm not sure if I'm normal. I'm baffled by this existence and question whether or not if it's normal. I’ve had to move every couple years for the past 10 years and it’s been difficult. My husband is in the Army and I’ve been a SAHM. It’s been hard to maintain and build friendships b/c we’ve moved so frequently. I do find myself feeling alone. It’s almost like I’m in a prison and I’m screaming but no one hears me. I feel as if God has abandoned me. As humans, we naturally desire human connection and when those desires and needs aren’t met, there’s an empty feeling. I almost feel as though this experience of being alone for so long has made me paranoid of everything. Is this a personality disorder? I try to busy myself by volunteering at my childrens’ school, meeting my husband for lunch. I find that I do most things alone and I’m not sure if I’m normal.
I’m baffled by this existence and question whether or not if it’s normal.

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