4 steps to inner peace: Acknowledge 1. God exists 2. God is all powerful 3.I have been mistaken in many illusions and forgive myself 4. I have courage and am willing to be led by God in usefulness.
Thank you for the episode I needed it's message in my life right now. I'm experiencing stress and anxiety due to health issues and my thoughts are rampaging in my head and I'm afraid it's attracting negative consequences. I know the Universe projects back to you what you put out which peaks my anxiety because my thoughts are not hopeful. I'm practicing leaning into God by having the confidence that he is working with me to help make me well again. It's takes lots of effort to keep hope alive and to have faith that God has me in his hands. It's divine timing that this episode came out at this time of need for me. Thank you again for making this happen.
Rick, it sounds like you're dealing with a lot right now. I want to simply validate the difficult thoughts/feelings you're experiencing. It can be so daunting to navigate through health issues and other painful circumstances. But the Lord's providence is unceasing, down to the very details of your life. He is working in every moment to steer you towards to best eternal outcome, and His angels are with you, too. Keep leaning into Him for support and guidance. And of course, we are here to cheer you on. Sending love, my friend...
Thank you for your comment. I also suffer from many health issues and really felt empathy for all you are going through. I pray that together we can trust that the Lord is with us on our journey. Some days feel like tiny baby steps of trust, but I try not to be too hard on myself..baby steps are still ok in the spectrum of eternity. God Bless You
Curtis and team, I have been at a very low point today, feeling like just ending it. I am speaking so openly about that experience because I want you to know what a difference your work has made in my life. Today when I was just wishing it was over, I watched an OTLE short clip and it helped to pull me out of a very dark space. God bless you all. You are appreciated and what you do is truly making a difference! After watching the video, a local Swedenborgian lady that I have met only once sent me a text to see if I was ok. Her love of the neighbour is so evident and it encourages me to believe in the truth of Swedenborgs writings. 🙏❤️
Asher, this is Karin. My heart aches for you. I'm grateful that some hope, courage and love from the Lord was able to reach you through the short clip and from that woman's kind text. Hang in there, dear friend. You are so brave, and such an inspiration, to just get through each day. Sending much love to you.
I am so touched by the posts here. I awoke at midnight earlier this week so troubled. I turned on this channel and listened to Curtis speak on having inner peace. I listened to it over and over. I woke the next morning with that burden lifted, my new montra since then has been, "Let God have this." This is the best channel I have seen, and these are the best comments by the best people I have ever read. This is real life help in real time. We can do this together.
@@gavinomalley7099 And you've deeply touched our hearts with this comment, Gavin. Thank you for sharing that beautiful mantra "Let God have this." We're so grateful to have you here. Yes, we can do this together, supporting each other!
It never ceases to amaze me just how much knowledge and thus wisdom Swedenborg experienced and pass on to those that had the wisdom to listen. Amazing stuff team. Well done as always!!
It is amazing! And yet as brilliant as Swedenborg was, he was the first to recognize that all good and truth come from the Lord. We are simply vessels that can be filled with His love and wisdom, thus affecting others by means of that. Here's a passage from Swedenborg's diary: What it means "to be nothing" There were spirits who did not understand what it meant when it was said one "must be reduced to nothing" or "become nothing," thinking that when they lost those things which were their own, nothing would be left, so that the person or spirit would no longer be in control of himself, but like a machine, devoid of all sense or thought. So they very often told me that I was nothing, or would become nothing, making fun of me, because they did not understand what it is "to be nothing." But I was given to reply to them that this was my wish, that is, to be nothing-in fact, entirely nothing, for then only I would begin to be something.
Another great episode! I appreciate this because even though I am not in a situation where things are going well I do still have a peace that passes all understanding. It gets shaken up because of the pain of my circumstances and this channel helps me remember that the good is always flowing. I'm so grateful, even though things are definitely not going my way. And it feels important to me to recognize this and remember it. I don't want to doubt God and wait for things to improve to be grateful! Though God slays me, yet I trust him. And in whatever state I am, I can find contentment. Thank God for y'all!!
Joy, it sounds like you're carrying a big burden right now, but are finding peace through your relationship with the Lord. You are going to be okay, and you are loved beyond measure. Keep walking the path, and know that we are walking alongside you!
Great talk! It reminded me of something I need more work on: After many months creating something I was extremely proud of, the recipients graciously acknowledged my gift. However, I was underwhelmed by hoped-for appreciation by a much greater audience - you know - pomp, ceremony, written acclaims, notoriety, etc. Your message (of 3/7/19, just seen today) made me realize hell just never stops! It invaded my "good intentions" by sticking me with the insane 'it was more about me,' instead of just letting it go in peace as originally intended. God's will, not mine, be done. Thank you!
That's a great lesson for us all, Mary Kerr! Thank you for sharing that story. I think we've all been there, and I love what you say about letting it go in peace, that's a lovely thought to focus on in similar situations. God bless!
I really enjoy your short excerpts, Betty! Thank you for absorbing our content and then offering your highlights! Lovely -- and practical, too! We can take this psalm in a time of trial and use it to repel harmful influence! That's what I did (with this very psalm!) when I was in labor with my first child. I repeated over and over, "I lift mine eyes to the mountain, from whence comes my help! My help is from the Lord who made the heavens and the earth." Love to you, Betty! --Kendall
Thank you curtis! I love these haft time teachings. It’s not unless conversations. You give me so much hope and courage to go on when I feel like I can't go on. Thank you so much.
Oh, you're so welcome. And I feel very deeply moved by your experience with these teachings. They do indeed have the potential to instill hope and create life-change. Thanks for learning and growing with us!
I like what you said, Curtis, "Be content in God." If I'm content in something else, it doesn't last. We're all in this life together. And when you talked about angels going through cycles too, that makes perfect sense. Thank you family!
I am so happy to see your presentations are still on-going! This is a great teaching. It reaches and teaches what conventional Christian spirituality never touches. So, it expresses spiritual maturity, growth. Without this depth of understanding, we do not mature our emotions which are connected to our spirituality. Had to listen in the morning to "get" what Curtis is teaching!
Hello Curtis, always good to give back more than you receive and raising consciousness by being alive .Open a door for people and give by raising the energy around people just by creating an uplifting atmosphere in subtle ways. It must light up the way? Thankyou ! ! 😊Karen UK devon keep news from heaven always going x
I'm with you completely on these thoughts, Karen. So happy to have you with us from England! And happy to hear your vote for unending News from Heaven!
So glad you can tune into our community here, samuel, and find something a bit uplifting. Are you aware of our new Community Membership platform? It's a nice way to build community with like-minded people. You can go to swedenborg.com and click the tab for "Community Member Portal" to learn more. Blessings to you. There's an epidemic of loneliness these days. Sending prayers for peace and connection.
Worse event in my life was death of my husband and I just wanted somehow to find out that that there is something I started searching internet for NDE’ s and I stumbled on this channel and everything makes sense I know he is ok and still very much alive and I’m trying to better myself and learn about God . Bible is really hard to understand but Swedenborg explains so simply and it makes so much sense this channel made huge difference in my life thank You ❤️
This is a wonderful episode, thank you so much for your positivity, wisdom, and kindness. My job ends in three weeks now, and I am applying for other jobs. However, I am over 60, have vision and health issues, and I’m not sure another job is the best option for me. I wish I could just ask God, what should I do? And get a direct answer, but I know it doesn’t work quite that way. I hope you could say a prayer for me and my family and ask that God bring about the best result for all concerned. Thank you and God bless all you wonderful people 💚🙏❤️🙏💚
Actually, Pamela, you might be surprised how direct the answers can be. Keep an open mind and pay attention to the people and ideas that cross your path.
That is sort of funny. That you (think) you need this so bad, is making you anxious. You should meditate on what it means to die. After death, why should you worry? You don't need this. You need peace. And it comes from the Lord Christ. Meditate and pray and you WILL receive.
Riku, the wonderful thing about this-- you can begin to access inner peace right now! The more we let the Lord in, the more peaceful we become. It's about aligning our will with His will by shunning selfish tendencies and loving our neighbor. Peace is knowing that the Lord's plan is far better than our own, and letting Him guide us.
Thanks guys (: it seems the enemy comes against strongest when we are only steps away from growth and blessings are right around the corner . I will not fall short of His great promises.
thanx again curtis very good explanation and helping people realise that true peace is a eternal quality and not from a temporary event or some materialistic gain in the temporary world .its more a daily practice of meditating on the word of god and to wander in this world with peace and for the love of good in our hearts and minds .loving thy neighbour and making us rise into a heavenly state of mind😉❤
Curtis very interesting. My ah hah was realizing peace not just related to things on earth in order. Also length of your teaching videos just right. Blessings
I’ve lived in heavenly peace and exuberant joy, all of my life. After years of psychiatrists and therapists etc and people telling me I must want something and I can’t be happy with nothing, I have come full circle. And today, I can say that I can’t find a single solitary stress free reason, not to love, unconditionally, all beings, all animals, all the earth and all of the universe at large. But the beauty of my search for a reason, lead me to the discovery that all people don’t experience the world like me, but I can show them how. The difficulty is, getting people to see that it’s even a possibility. I was at a church alpha course and one guy stated firmly, that everyone has bad days. And when I pointed out he was making not only a huge assumption but that he was basing his statement on it and his statement was not true, he didn’t know what to say. I literally don’t know how to have a bad day. I don’t know what one is and when I asked him to explain, he basically told me to shut up, backed by the group, who also thought that bad days, are part of God’s plan. They all said they had them but nobody could or would, tell me what one was. It helps that I’m autistic, and only have one feeling ~ incorrigible joy, but still, I’m very thorough in my research and I couldn’t find a single reason to not love unconditionally, in all my years of searching. When you gain enough knowledge, you realise, that none of it matters. It’s just noise. It’s better to be silent and to not read or listen to anything. And in fact. After two years of silence, people are actually experiencing my joy, without me saying anything. I realised they didn’t believe me, so I shut up. I’m even in the process of learning sign language, so I never have to talk, verbally at least, ever again, although my support worker just asked me to come and talk to her group! So maybe I will talk. Sometimes. The Lord’s Prayer, the most spectacular words ever written, no matter how you look at them, say it all. Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. It’s not a sick joke. In summer, I go to my parents caravan, by myself, where I spend hours in a morning, just looking at a single drop of dew on a single blade of grass. I won’t even go into what I see when after a while, I cast my eyes further afield, but it’s like the whole universe, including the whole spectrum of colours, are contained in the one single drop of dew. And I sit, for literally hours, just looking and wondering, how is it possible? Do my eyes deceive me? But either way, it’s strikingly beautiful, and I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be looking at, so why not? Now, it seems, that how I see the world, visually, is due to a rare neurological brain disease that doctors are working on, to find a pill that will cure it! Even winter is beautiful because in truth, there’s only now and nothing ahead, or even behind us. Seriously. There is only now and that never changes by outside circumstances. Not ever. Life never changes, even if the weather does. But even that’s under your control, but life isn’t. And you’ll be here for a while if you don’t wake up and right now, you’re finally ready for the truth. If we’re looking for peace, we’ve already failed. Because we are peace. It’s not something we get or earn, find or acquire. It’s who we are. Instead of looking for peace, look for everything that’s unlike peace, and one by one, eliminate everything that is unlike peace, by the light of truth, and when you’ve finished, you’re left with peace, and you’ll know, instantly, that it was always with you. You wouldn’t be able to face the atrocities produced by the human mind, if peace didn’t reside in you. But you have to eliminate all false gods, and put your love and trust in god, who never ever fails to deliver. Life is a mathematicians dream. It’s simply perfect. It’s beautiful. Regardless of appearances. But when the mind set changes, so do appearances. Or rather, when you move out of mind and into heart, to be guided by grace, nothing changes but everything changes. Heaven isn’t la la land. It’s as it says it is. On earth, as it is, in heaven. Meaning you still see the same appearances, you simply see them and their cause and you don’t see them covered in post it notes placed there by years of conditioning. But it’s all perfect. It’s how it’s meant to be. How do we know? Because that’s how it is, and god doesn’t make mistakes. Ignorance is bliss. There’s no such thing as ‘spirituality’, that’s just another business produced to sell stuff and living by grace is just another way to live. We never stop living, and life is always what we bring to it, what we give, no matter what dimension we live in. It never changes. So you might as well get rid of the false gods, and enjoy the ride, while you’re here, because who knows, maybe we don’t enter another dimension until we’ve lived in heaven, on earth for long enough or maybe it’s all part of one big experiment, to see how long it takes the human race to chose love, over hate, every time 🤷🏻♀️ who knows anything 🤷🏻♀️💕 but living in peace, is without doubt in my experience, far more pleasant than how most people live. So now I embrace my weirdness 😊✌🏼
Thank for sharing these wonderful reflections, Neikka! You spoke straight to my heart and I appreciate your exuberance for sharing these liberating and centering ideas with others! I trust you will continue to be led to moments and circles where you can be of service to others in supporting their own ability to see and feel from a heavenly perspective.
@offTheLeftEye Thank you for your encouragement, I appreciate that ☺️🙏🏽☺️And, thank you, for all these truly fabulous videos and your brilliant way of sharing this stuff as well as your wonderful community and yes, I'm working on being able to share this stuff with more people so we can all enjoy heaven on earth. I'm so glad I found your channel, it's a rare and unique find and I feel lucky to have found you. Thank you
@@mikepascarella4669 Good is happening everywhere and most likely in the places you call set backs. We change the set backs and the not much good happening by changing our mindsets. Not though trickery but by seeing the truth behind what our outer conditions are portraying. It's not hard to be at peace, you do nothing to be at peace but to keep the angst going, you have to be continually thinking stressful thoughts, which create the high stress environments
It's amazing how these teachings can impact us differently based on our current state...I'm thrilled to hear about your journey of ever-deepening discovery :)
Great show Curtis I agree competition is insanity and it is sad that competition is so prevalent which means that insanity is very prevalent in this world 🌍 I think they need a psych evaluation to come back to center maybe good luck to em all having that mindset
I hear you, Michael! The world would be a happier place if everyone could celebrate the value in others in instead of trying to compete with them. Thanks so much for watching!
hey i enjoy your shows ive had many out of body experiences in the past also a nde and after death communication with 2 relatives despite all my faith i still struggle with depression and anxiety bad
Hey Mike, thanks so much for reaching out. It sounds like you've had a profound spiritual journey so far. And I hope that as you navigate these episodes, you can get a sense of the spiritual influences on our mental states. With knowledge comes a way forward...have you seen this one? ua-cam.com/video/B832ykXZeYU/v-deo.html
Also, I wonder if this article on our website could be of any help, written by someone who has struggled a lot with depression: swedenborg.com/there-is-always-blue-sky/
I love these videos. At our church we are doing a Heaven and Hell study group. We now have wifi, so we can watch these. Very helpful! It would also help if there were some kind of list or catalogue of all the videos you have done that reference H&H, and which sections. Thanks so much!
Robbin, how wonderful to know that you are part of an H&H study group at your church! We actually have some friends running a website called "New Christian Bible Study" newchristianbiblestudy.org/ who have volunteers working on cataloging all the quotes that appear in all our shows, so people can do searches, just as you are wishing for! Quite a huge job, and we are very grateful! If you would like to contact them through their website, perhaps you could learn where that project stands - how far they have gotten. We're sure grateful to have you in our audience, and happy that the information is resonating with you!
News from heaven hot off the presses. Hammer time break it down. Knowing life flows in allows for a heavenly own.Heavenly Secrets 10309, "For that is from man's own which is not from the affection of truth and good for the sake of truth and good, but for the sake of self" Many colors make up much intelligence. Great job bro
inner peace feels like to me,....... waking up in the middle of the night...its freezing cold.... you light a fire and put on 2 huge logs.... you know they will last until morning..... so you snuggle in a big puffy blanket and lay down on the floor, right infront of the big glowing fire, absolutely knowing you will be snuggly warm and safe until morning .... you fall into a content happy peaceful sleep.
And yet, is there a peace more inward than that? Perhaps the peace experienced after shunning a selfish tendency, and then learning to love more deeply as a result? Feeling the Lord more inwardly touching your heart and mind...
We rise through the journey of not only lifting the weight of our own transgressions, but by also becoming strong enough to lift the twisted aspects of what others Love. Manipulation of this kind occurs when the thoughts and feelings of said individuals are not integrated properly, and misalignment ensues. Transmutation of the highest order exists after the recognition of a corrupt system, in which we all have taken part. The chain is only as strong as it's weakest link, and so, reinforcement becomes a mandatory aspect of growth. We are the system, even as we recognize our individual natures within the Ego Self which resides within our conscious mind. The Universe is operating within its power, let loose the Fear which has been holding you back. Cherish the experiences you have been offered, and stand tall in the face of adversity, your experience in Reality is invaluable to the collective, rise above. The time is coming where Love will reside in those who have offered themselves for the service of the Most High.
@@offTheLeftEye absolutely, there are many many more profound examples ..... my example is in its most primitive state....the same feeling at the very core.
Thanks Curtis, these shows are really helping at the moment. When you talked about angels' states changing periodically and that it's much the same as us when we are being regenerated, does that mean that angels are continually being regenerated in heaven and go through spiritual crisis also?
I'm glad this is helping, Daffodil! Yes, angels are continually being regenerated, and they go through cycles of greater and lesser clarity and love, always gradually being led closer to God. But their "down" times are not anywhere as dark as what we go through on earth. In heaven it is never night time, meaning, the light is never totally gone. That represents how angels never totally lose sight of the presence of God. Swedenborg reports that angels can have "evening" states of less clarity, but they are safe from the drastic effects of evil that come at us on earth.
Hi Curtis - am relatively new to Swedenborg, but his teachings resonate deeply w me. Am wondering if religion truly matters on the other side? I was raised Christian, but could never accept that those who didn't accept Jesus as their savior would suffer eternal damnation. I have a deep appreciation for my fellow humans and respect for all religion. Can you shed some light on this? I've always believed in my heart that this just couldn't be true, as we are all God's children, regardless of belief. Though a believer in Christ myself, this is part of Christian belief has always disturbed me. Thanks so much, God bless xo
Jenna, I'd like to warmly welcome you to our channel! What you express is something I too have struggled with. I was born a Methodist, and then later joined the Catholic Church. In both of those traditions, there was a "salvation by membership" philosophy that I never could buy into. Having been led to Swedenborg's teachings 5 years ago, things really started to make sense, and in profound ways! And just so you know, Swedenborg also struggled with the same thing. Here's a passage from his book, True Christianity: "How could we attribute more harmfulness or cruelty to God than by believing that he predestines some members of the human race to hell? It would be believing in divine cruelty to think that the Lord, who is love itself and mercy itself, would want a multitude of people to be born for hell or millions to be born under a curse, that is, to be born devils and satans. It would be believing in divine cruelty to think that even though the Lord has divine wisdom, which is infinite, he would neglect to ensure through providence and foresight that those who live good lives and acknowledge God are not thrown into eternal fire and torment. The Lord is in fact the Creator and Savior of all. He alone leads all people. He wishes the death of no one. How could we attribute greater savagery to him than by thinking that the vast arrays of nations and populations under his divine guidance and watchful eye would just be handed over by predestination as prey to satiate the Devil's gaping jaws? This is the offspring of the faith of today's church; the belief of the new church, though, abhors it as something monstrous." Swedenborg was shown that all those who live a good life, according to their faith, are bound for heaven. I'd love to hear your thoughts about that! Warmly, Chris (I work with Curtis and answer many of our comments here on UA-cam)
I'm unhappy because I am chronically ill and in pain. How can I be happy when I am suffering 24/7? I try to be positive but that wears thin after a while.
@Brother Barton Thank you for your kind words. I spend many hours alone with God, but I also spend many hours confused about the purpose of living in pain. A person can only learn and grow so much! Then the suffering just seems pointless. Also, I am not a brother but a sister 🙊
@Brother Barton Hmmmm, I am sure you are trying to help, but unfortunately you are not. I am in physical pain from cancer, and calling it an illusion is somewhat cruel. Living in great physical pain every day is very challenging mentally. I think perhaps you should just leave it alone. I was putting my story out there to look for genuine answers, not head in the cloud idealizations.
I know you've been bearing the burden of physical illness and pain for a long time, Asher, and I'm so sorry. I don't know that there is any happiness to be found in that experience. But maybe the "trap" in that case would be losing the perspective of your bigger story, that you will not always have this illness and pain, that there is more to you, and more in store for you. What do you think? Given that the illness and pain are chronic, are there days when it bothers you less and days when it bothers you more? Days when you can feel some hope or love or purpose, and days when you feel only despair? If so, what seems to make the difference?
i have experienced the trap.. not really sure if it is one...hard to tell..but there have been times when I have seen my parents filled with rage and hatred when I say I wish I could follow my dream that is baking..they belittle me and discourage me until I have given up on my dream and agreed to follow what they want ..at such a time they return back and act as if all was peacefully normal ..and this often makes me wonder am I really the one in the wrong or if I'm the one whose really insane ..because everything really does go back to being normal as if that discussion never really happened..this truly saddens me
Sophia, I'm so sorry to hear about this challenging dynamic between you and your parents. It sounds very hard, and of course we are not qualified here to weigh on the specifics. I have personally benefited a great deal from speaking with a therapist, and recommend it to everyone, if it's available to you! It is very difficult for parents to trust their kids to take care of themselves. They probably believe they are sparing you the pain of potential failure - or of the years of learning and growth and struggle it would take to operate a successful business. And yet not being able to realize your dream is ALSO painful, maybe more painful, because a struggle or even a failure on the road to success is well worth it if you have a goal in mind that keeps you motivated! When you are doing what you love, you can roll with the punches, because you have your eye on something bigger. My husband would often discourage me from pursuing things because he thought that by telling me not to bother, he'd be saving me pain down the road. What we discovered together was the pain of him doubting me and discouraging me was much worse that the pain of actual failure! Now he tries to be more encouraging. But he was always coming from a place of concern, and in his mind he was "helping!" And I'm sure I've done the same to others. Perhaps your parents have good intentions, and think they are helping, and don't realize how hurtful it is to you! It's hard to be a dreamer when no one around you thinks that way (or wasn't allowed to when they were kids). I hope you can manage to keep your dreams alive and pursue what you love - and find a way to communicate with your parents that is less painful for you. Sometimes it helps to find other people to talk to about these ideas in the meantime. Good luck with it!
@@offTheLeftEye thanks I really love talking with you'll..it makes me feel as if there'll be a rainbow when it finally stops raining..and yes I'm already receiving therapy ..I also tried talking to them about what's causing my abnormal behaviour but it's like talking to a wall..Its not as much about my dream as much as it is about them supporting me atleast once in my life and stop doubting me...I know they want the good for me but is it worth it at the risk of causing me irreversible damage ?
@@sophiawilliam4315 no, it is not. And sometimes we have to accept that other people aren't ready for, or even aren't capable of - understanding us. And we have to be our own advocates, and steer our own lives in the direction we know it needs to go. Hang in there, hold fast to your dreams, and know life will get you where you need to be. It's painful when loved ones don't understand or support your dreams - but sometimes, it's something we have to ignore and move on anyway. Doesn't it seem like every famous person has at least one speech that sounds like, "No one believed in me but look, I made it!" So what you are facing is, unfortunately, not unique! But the proof of overcoming such obstacles is out there, so believe in yourself and don't give up on being who you are!
I believe we came here to meet the challenges that life in the physical has to offer, but for the most part the bits of peace I do have are found in moments of solitude or in nature or around animals. Being around people is often unpleasant. There always seems to be some kind of psycho BS to deal with. I guess I'm just not much of a people person.
Nature is such a valuable tool for spiritual connection and in finding inner peace. Swedenborg was shown that nature is full of spiritual correspondences, so this makes sense that you feel peaceful around nature and animals. Our episode "How Earth Reveals God's Love," talks a little more about how nature reflects spirituality, you may enjoy it! ua-cam.com/video/jPC6JxcGk6I/v-deo.html Perhaps you're more of a people person than you realize, but you need to be around people who share the same love of nature and animals! We can love the good and truth in everybody even if we don't connect at a deeper level, but seeking those who we do connect with is a wonderful part of life. Let me know what you think of our episode! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@@offTheLeftEye Thanks for the link. In general I will say that I appreciate your making the info. conveyed in Swedenborg's writings available to everyone. It's quite a palatable format that you have developed. I enjoy the videos very much.
@@jboughtin7522 I'm so glad the videos are feeling helpful to you. We're very glad to have you here in our audience, and we're wishing you all the best!
I have tried Psychologists and cognitive therapy, Psychiatrist and all their medication drugs, Quantum healing therapy, Hypnosis, suicide, prayer, exorcisms, lsd, will soon try mdma. The one that helped the most was lsd. I got ill by a still classified ultrasonic weapon that the US NAVY used on my Iraq deployment (friendly fire) Im still fighting the benefits since this weapon is still classify.
@@crypto1062 I'm so sorry. What a burden you carry. I'm glad you have been actively seeking help. What we can offer in addition to things you are already trying is the concept that we are all influenced by dark spirits all the time, who insert negative thoughts into our minds and feed off of our negative feelings. This is different than the idea of being demon-possessed and needing an exorcism. These dark spirits influence all of us, and their effects ramp up when someone has had something happen that makes them more vulnerable. They are just like germs, having more clout when someone is in a weakened state. We can't get rid of germs, but we can gradually build up an immune system so that we're not as vulnerable. Likewise, we can't get rid of these dark spirits, but we can find ways to build up immunity and become less vulnerable. If that is something you would like to learn about, according to what Emanuel Swedenborg witnessed, please let me know and I can recommend some shows. That approach may not take away the need for other forms of treatment, but it might help enhance any treatments you try.
4 steps to inner peace: Acknowledge 1. God exists 2. God is all powerful 3.I have been mistaken in many illusions and forgive myself 4. I have courage and am willing to be led by God in usefulness.
What a beautiful reflection! Thank you :)
Thank you for the episode I needed it's message in my life right now. I'm experiencing stress and anxiety due to health issues and my thoughts are rampaging in my head and I'm afraid it's attracting negative consequences. I know the Universe projects back to you what you put out which peaks my anxiety because my thoughts are not hopeful. I'm practicing leaning into God by having the confidence that he is working with me to help make me well again. It's takes lots of effort to keep hope alive and to have faith that God has me in his hands. It's divine timing that this episode came out at this time of need for me. Thank you again for making this happen.
Rick, it sounds like you're dealing with a lot right now. I want to simply validate the difficult thoughts/feelings you're experiencing. It can be so daunting to navigate through health issues and other painful circumstances. But the Lord's providence is unceasing, down to the very details of your life. He is working in every moment to steer you towards to best eternal outcome, and His angels are with you, too. Keep leaning into Him for support and guidance. And of course, we are here to cheer you on. Sending love, my friend...
Thank you for your comment. I also suffer from many health issues and really felt empathy for all you are going through. I pray that together we can trust that the Lord is with us on our journey. Some days feel like tiny baby steps of trust, but I try not to be too hard on myself..baby steps are still ok in the spectrum of eternity. God Bless You
This video is heavenly peace
How awesome to hear!
Very true
Curtis and team, I have been at a very low point today, feeling like just ending it. I am speaking so openly about that experience because I want you to know what a difference your work has made in my life. Today when I was just wishing it was over, I watched an OTLE short clip and it helped to pull me out of a very dark space. God bless you all. You are appreciated and what you do is truly making a difference! After watching the video, a local Swedenborgian lady that I have met only once sent me a text to see if I was ok. Her love of the neighbour is so evident and it encourages me to believe in the truth of Swedenborgs writings. 🙏❤️
Asher, this is Karin. My heart aches for you. I'm grateful that some hope, courage and love from the Lord was able to reach you through the short clip and from that woman's kind text. Hang in there, dear friend. You are so brave, and such an inspiration, to just get through each day. Sending much love to you.
I am so touched by the posts here. I awoke at midnight earlier this week so troubled. I turned on this channel and listened to Curtis speak on having inner peace. I listened to it over and over. I woke the next morning with that burden lifted, my new montra since then has been, "Let God have this." This is the best channel I have seen, and these are the best comments by the best people I have ever read. This is real life help in real time. We can do this together.
@@gavinomalley7099 And you've deeply touched our hearts with this comment, Gavin. Thank you for sharing that beautiful mantra "Let God have this." We're so grateful to have you here. Yes, we can do this together, supporting each other!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you for your kindness Karin. You inspire me to find goodness in every experience xo
It never ceases to amaze me just how much knowledge and thus wisdom Swedenborg experienced and pass on to those that had the wisdom to listen. Amazing stuff team. Well done as always!!
It is amazing! And yet as brilliant as Swedenborg was, he was the first to recognize that all good and truth come from the Lord. We are simply vessels that can be filled with His love and wisdom, thus affecting others by means of that.
Here's a passage from Swedenborg's diary:
What it means "to be nothing"
There were spirits who did not understand what it meant when it was said one "must be reduced to nothing" or "become nothing," thinking that when they lost those things which were their own, nothing would be left, so that the person or spirit would no longer be in control of himself, but like a machine, devoid of all sense or thought. So they very often told me that I was nothing, or would become nothing, making fun of me, because they did not understand what it is "to be nothing." But I was given to reply to them that this was my wish, that is, to be nothing-in fact, entirely nothing, for then only I would begin to be something.
Another great episode! I appreciate this because even though I am not in a situation where things are going well I do still have a peace that passes all understanding. It gets shaken up because of the pain of my circumstances and this channel helps me remember that the good is always flowing. I'm so grateful, even though things are definitely not going my way. And it feels important to me to recognize this and remember it. I don't want to doubt God and wait for things to improve to be grateful! Though God slays me, yet I trust him. And in whatever state I am, I can find contentment. Thank God for y'all!!
Yes (: rejoice! God has given us new life !
Joy, it sounds like you're carrying a big burden right now, but are finding peace through your relationship with the Lord. You are going to be okay, and you are loved beyond measure. Keep walking the path, and know that we are walking alongside you!
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@@riku2973 Thank you! Rejoice! This is the day that the Lord has made!
@@joyborazjani2355 I know how dear those dogs are to you, Joy. Wishing you courage and trust, and sending love!
Great talk! It reminded me of something I need more work on: After many months creating something I was extremely proud of, the recipients graciously acknowledged my gift. However, I was underwhelmed by hoped-for appreciation by a much greater audience - you know - pomp, ceremony, written acclaims, notoriety, etc. Your message (of 3/7/19, just seen today) made me realize hell just never stops! It invaded my "good intentions" by sticking me with the insane 'it was more about me,' instead of just letting it go in peace as originally intended. God's will, not mine, be done. Thank you!
That's a great lesson for us all, Mary Kerr! Thank you for sharing that story. I think we've all been there, and I love what you say about letting it go in peace, that's a lovely thought to focus on in similar situations. God bless!
Surrender all to God where our help comes from Psalm 121 Be Content In God Is Our Source. Thanks Curtis great episode
I really enjoy your short excerpts, Betty! Thank you for absorbing our content and then offering your highlights! Lovely -- and practical, too! We can take this psalm in a time of trial and use it to repel harmful influence! That's what I did (with this very psalm!) when I was in labor with my first child. I repeated over and over, "I lift mine eyes to the mountain, from whence comes my help! My help is from the Lord who made the heavens and the earth." Love to you, Betty! --Kendall
Very helpful. And right on time to help with the struggle I have just come out of. Thank you. God bless.
I'm so glad this was useful to you! God has perfect timing.
So healing
I've been watching your videos for a while now. They have been especially helpful lately. Thank you!!
I'm so glad to hear that, lainee l! We're glad to have you here with us! God bless, friend.
Fantastic, as usual. A way to pursue peace. Love this and feel great because of it. Thanks, Curtis and OTLE
That means so much to us, Matt! Thanks for all that you do :)
I guess I'll just have to cross over to finally understand.
I appreciate your message, Alan. Is there something stopping you from accessing this type of peace?
I need it too. Perfect Devine timing
How wonderful to hear!
Even in the darkest place a little light shines through. 🌹
Beautiful, Anna, yes absolutely!
Thank you curtis! I love these haft time teachings. It’s not unless conversations. You give me so much hope and courage to go on when I feel like I can't go on. Thank you so much.
Oh, you're so welcome. And I feel very deeply moved by your experience with these teachings. They do indeed have the potential to instill hope and create life-change. Thanks for learning and growing with us!
Very encouraging. Thanks Curtis
I like what you said, Curtis, "Be content in God." If I'm content in something else, it doesn't last. We're all in this life together. And when you talked about angels going through cycles too, that makes perfect sense. Thank you family!
It is the nature of Realization, and the process of refinement.
I'm glad that point hit home with you, Gavin!
@@gardenboundbylove2193 Amen, thank you! I learn so much from everyone here.
Be content in God Alone
I am so happy to see your presentations are still on-going! This is a great teaching. It reaches and teaches what conventional Christian spirituality never touches. So, it expresses spiritual maturity, growth. Without this depth of understanding, we do not mature our emotions which are connected to our spirituality.
Had to listen in the morning to "get" what Curtis is teaching!
I love it! We're so happy to be creating these shows, and to be connecting with viewers like you :)
Seeing difficulties as part of a Divine process will bring peace
Every moment is a chance to learn and grow. Thanks for sharing with us, Bill.
Hello Curtis, always good to give back more than you receive and raising consciousness by being alive .Open a door for people and give by raising the energy around people just by creating an uplifting atmosphere in subtle ways. It must light up the way? Thankyou ! ! 😊Karen UK devon
keep news from heaven always going x
I'm with you completely on these thoughts, Karen. So happy to have you with us from England! And happy to hear your vote for unending News from Heaven!
Great show guys!! I've been living this process lately and all of this rings true. Swedenborg was right on track.
That's awesome to hear, Alex!
Struggling recently. Feel lonely/isolated. These videos help. Thanks for creating them
So glad you can tune into our community here, samuel, and find something a bit uplifting. Are you aware of our new Community Membership platform? It's a nice way to build community with like-minded people. You can go to swedenborg.com and click the tab for "Community Member Portal" to learn more. Blessings to you. There's an epidemic of loneliness these days. Sending prayers for peace and connection.
Worse event in my life was death of my husband and I just wanted somehow to find out that that there is something I started searching internet for NDE’ s and I stumbled on this channel and everything makes sense I know he is ok and still very much alive and I’m trying to better myself and learn about God . Bible is really hard to understand but Swedenborg explains so simply and it makes so much sense this channel made huge difference in my life thank You ❤️
Sending much love to you, Margaret! We’re blessed and grateful to have you here, and deeply glad that these concepts are helping you.
Thank you so very much Curtis
You're welcome! Wishing you peace! :)
@@offTheLeftEye Thanks
This is a wonderful episode, thank you so much for your positivity, wisdom, and kindness. My job ends in three weeks now, and I am applying for other jobs. However, I am over 60, have vision and health issues, and I’m not sure another job is the best option for me. I wish I could just ask God, what should I do? And get a direct answer, but I know it doesn’t work quite that way. I hope you could say a prayer for me and my family and ask that God bring about the best result for all concerned. Thank you and God bless all you wonderful people 💚🙏❤️🙏💚
Pamela, you will certainly be in my prayers as you navigate this next chapter of your life. You are not alone, and you are loved.
offTheLeftEye Thank you so much.! You guys are the ones who give me hope and strength ❤️
@@pamelacollins1153 Sending good thoughts your way.
Charity 2019 Thank you Charity 🙂
Actually, Pamela, you might be surprised how direct the answers can be. Keep an open mind and pay attention to the people and ideas that cross your path.
May daily spiritual meal, thank you
Yes these true ideas are nourishing indeed J!
Outstanding! Thank you so much.
I'm so glad this resonated with you, Ken! Thank you for watching!
Jesus loves you!
And you, too!
I.need this so bad I can't wait.
That is sort of funny.
That you (think) you need this so bad, is making you anxious.
You should meditate on what it means to die. After death, why should you worry?
You don't need this. You need peace. And it comes from the Lord Christ. Meditate and pray and you WILL receive.
Riku, the wonderful thing about this-- you can begin to access inner peace right now! The more we let the Lord in, the more peaceful we become. It's about aligning our will with His will by shunning selfish tendencies and loving our neighbor. Peace is knowing that the Lord's plan is far better than our own, and letting Him guide us.
Thanks guys (: it seems the enemy comes against strongest when we are only steps away from growth and blessings are right around the corner . I will not fall short of His great promises.
Truly all I need is with me right now.
Also, stop watching any Trump related things and walk out of your house as soon as the sun shines. =》 God bless you!
thanx again curtis very good explanation and helping people realise that true peace is a eternal quality and not from a temporary event or some materialistic gain in the temporary world .its more a daily practice of meditating on the word of god and to wander in this world with peace and for the love of good in our hearts and minds .loving thy neighbour and making us rise into a heavenly state of mind😉❤
I couldn't have said it better, Rudi :)
Curtis very interesting. My ah hah was realizing peace not just related to things on earth in order. Also length of your teaching videos just right. Blessings
I'm so glad this episode was helpful to you!
I’ve lived in heavenly peace and exuberant joy, all of my life. After years of psychiatrists and therapists etc and people telling me I must want something and I can’t be happy with nothing, I have come full circle. And today, I can say that I can’t find a single solitary stress free reason, not to love, unconditionally, all beings, all animals, all the earth and all of the universe at large.
But the beauty of my search for a reason, lead me to the discovery that all people don’t experience the world like me, but I can show them how. The difficulty is, getting people to see that it’s even a possibility. I was at a church alpha course and one guy stated firmly, that everyone has bad days. And when I pointed out he was making not only a huge assumption but that he was basing his statement on it and his statement was not true, he didn’t know what to say.
I literally don’t know how to have a bad day. I don’t know what one is and when I asked him to explain, he basically told me to shut up, backed by the group, who also thought that bad days, are part of God’s plan. They all said they had them but nobody could or would, tell me what one was. It helps that I’m autistic, and only have one feeling ~ incorrigible joy, but still, I’m very thorough in my research and I couldn’t find a single reason to not love unconditionally, in all my years of searching.
When you gain enough knowledge, you realise, that none of it matters. It’s just noise. It’s better to be silent and to not read or listen to anything. And in fact. After two years of silence, people are actually experiencing my joy, without me saying anything. I realised they didn’t believe me, so I shut up. I’m even in the process of learning sign language, so I never have to talk, verbally at least, ever again, although my support worker just asked me to come and talk to her group! So maybe I will talk. Sometimes.
The Lord’s Prayer, the most spectacular words ever written, no matter how you look at them, say it all. Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. It’s not a sick joke.
In summer, I go to my parents caravan, by myself, where I spend hours in a morning, just looking at a single drop of dew on a single blade of grass. I won’t even go into what I see when after a while, I cast my eyes further afield, but it’s like the whole universe, including the whole spectrum of colours, are contained in the one single drop of dew. And I sit, for literally hours, just looking and wondering, how is it possible? Do my eyes deceive me? But either way, it’s strikingly beautiful, and I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be looking at, so why not? Now, it seems, that how I see the world, visually, is due to a rare neurological brain disease that doctors are working on, to find a pill that will cure it!
Even winter is beautiful because in truth, there’s only now and nothing ahead, or even behind us. Seriously. There is only now and that never changes by outside circumstances. Not ever. Life never changes, even if the weather does. But even that’s under your control, but life isn’t. And you’ll be here for a while if you don’t wake up and right now, you’re finally ready for the truth.
If we’re looking for peace, we’ve already failed. Because we are peace. It’s not something we get or earn, find or acquire. It’s who we are. Instead of looking for peace, look for everything that’s unlike peace, and one by one, eliminate everything that is unlike peace, by the light of truth, and when you’ve finished, you’re left with peace, and you’ll know, instantly, that it was always with you. You wouldn’t be able to face the atrocities produced by the human mind, if peace didn’t reside in you. But you have to eliminate all false gods, and put your love and trust in god, who never ever fails to deliver. Life is a mathematicians dream. It’s simply perfect. It’s beautiful. Regardless of appearances. But when the mind set changes, so do appearances. Or rather, when you move out of mind and into heart, to be guided by grace, nothing changes but everything changes.
Heaven isn’t la la land. It’s as it says it is. On earth, as it is, in heaven. Meaning you still see the same appearances, you simply see them and their cause and you don’t see them covered in post it notes placed there by years of conditioning. But it’s all perfect. It’s how it’s meant to be. How do we know? Because that’s how it is, and god doesn’t make mistakes. Ignorance is bliss. There’s no such thing as ‘spirituality’, that’s just another business produced to sell stuff and living by grace is just another way to live. We never stop living, and life is always what we bring to it, what we give, no matter what dimension we live in. It never changes. So you might as well get rid of the false gods, and enjoy the ride, while you’re here, because who knows, maybe we don’t enter another dimension until we’ve lived in heaven, on earth for long enough or maybe it’s all part of one big experiment, to see how long it takes the human race to chose love, over hate, every time 🤷🏻♀️ who knows anything 🤷🏻♀️💕 but living in peace, is without doubt in my experience, far more pleasant than how most people live. So now I embrace my weirdness 😊✌🏼
Thank for sharing these wonderful reflections, Neikka! You spoke straight to my heart and I appreciate your exuberance for sharing these liberating and centering ideas with others! I trust you will continue to be led to moments and circles where you can be of service to others in supporting their own ability to see and feel from a heavenly perspective.
@offTheLeftEye Thank you for your encouragement, I appreciate that ☺️🙏🏽☺️And, thank you, for all these truly fabulous videos and your brilliant way of sharing this stuff as well as your wonderful community and yes, I'm working on being able to share this stuff with more people so we can all enjoy heaven on earth. I'm so glad I found your channel, it's a rare and unique find and I feel lucky to have found you. Thank you
@@autumn5852 Wonderful! We're grateful to have you here.
hard to be at peace in a high stress environment constant setbacks and not much good happening
@@mikepascarella4669 Good is happening everywhere and most likely in the places you call set backs. We change the set backs and the not much good happening by changing our mindsets. Not though trickery but by seeing the truth behind what our outer conditions are portraying. It's not hard to be at peace, you do nothing to be at peace but to keep the angst going, you have to be continually thinking stressful thoughts, which create the high stress environments
Needed this ❤️❤️❤️
I'm really glad you're here.
Watched this again. It feels different each time. I always understand a little more when I go for round two...three 🤔☺️💜
It's amazing how these teachings can impact us differently based on our current state...I'm thrilled to hear about your journey of ever-deepening discovery :)
Great show Curtis I agree competition is insanity and it is sad that competition is so prevalent which means that insanity is very prevalent in this world 🌍 I think they need a psych evaluation to come back to center maybe good luck to em all having that mindset
I hear you, Michael! The world would be a happier place if everyone could celebrate the value in others in instead of trying to compete with them. Thanks so much for watching!
hey i enjoy your shows ive had many out of body experiences in the past also a nde and after death communication with 2 relatives despite all my faith i still struggle with depression and anxiety bad
Hey Mike, thanks so much for reaching out. It sounds like you've had a profound spiritual journey so far. And I hope that as you navigate these episodes, you can get a sense of the spiritual influences on our mental states. With knowledge comes a way forward...have you seen this one? ua-cam.com/video/B832ykXZeYU/v-deo.html
Also, I wonder if this article on our website could be of any help, written by someone who has struggled a lot with depression: swedenborg.com/there-is-always-blue-sky/
I love these videos. At our church we are doing a Heaven and Hell study group. We now have wifi, so we can watch these. Very helpful! It would also help if there were some kind of list or catalogue of all the videos you have done that reference H&H, and which sections. Thanks so much!
Robbin, how wonderful to know that you are part of an H&H study group at your church! We actually have some friends running a website called "New Christian Bible Study" newchristianbiblestudy.org/ who have volunteers working on cataloging all the quotes that appear in all our shows, so people can do searches, just as you are wishing for! Quite a huge job, and we are very grateful! If you would like to contact them through their website, perhaps you could learn where that project stands - how far they have gotten. We're sure grateful to have you in our audience, and happy that the information is resonating with you!
Thanks for this. Been going through some stuff and wondering why it is affecting me so much and why I can't just let it go.
You're very welcome. We are here for you, if you ever have any questions or need to talk. Wishing you peace today.
News from heaven hot off the presses. Hammer time break it down. Knowing life flows in allows for a heavenly own.Heavenly Secrets 10309, "For that is from man's own which is not from the affection of truth and good for the sake of truth and good, but for the sake of self" Many colors make up much intelligence. Great job bro
Thanks, Thomas!
inner peace feels like to me,....... waking up in the middle of the night...its freezing cold.... you light a fire and put on 2 huge logs.... you know they will last until morning..... so you snuggle in a big puffy blanket and lay down on the floor, right infront of the big glowing fire, absolutely knowing you will be snuggly warm and safe until morning .... you fall into a content happy peaceful sleep.
Amen
@@gardenboundbylove2193 thank you
And yet, is there a peace more inward than that? Perhaps the peace experienced after shunning a selfish tendency, and then learning to love more deeply as a result? Feeling the Lord more inwardly touching your heart and mind...
We rise through the journey of not only lifting the weight of our own transgressions, but by also becoming strong enough to lift the twisted aspects of what others Love. Manipulation of this kind occurs when the thoughts and feelings of said individuals are not integrated properly, and misalignment ensues. Transmutation of the highest order exists after the recognition of a corrupt system, in which we all have taken part. The chain is only as strong as it's weakest link, and so, reinforcement becomes a mandatory aspect of growth. We are the system, even as we recognize our individual natures within the Ego Self which resides within our conscious mind. The Universe is operating within its power, let loose the Fear which has been holding you back. Cherish the experiences you have been offered, and stand tall in the face of adversity, your experience in Reality is invaluable to the collective, rise above. The time is coming where Love will reside in those who have offered themselves for the service of the Most High.
@@offTheLeftEye absolutely, there are many many more profound examples ..... my example is in its most primitive state....the same feeling at the very core.
Thanks Curtis, these shows are really helping at the moment. When you talked about angels' states changing periodically and that it's much the same as us when we are being regenerated, does that mean that angels are continually being regenerated in heaven and go through spiritual crisis also?
I'm glad this is helping, Daffodil! Yes, angels are continually being regenerated, and they go through cycles of greater and lesser clarity and love, always gradually being led closer to God. But their "down" times are not anywhere as dark as what we go through on earth. In heaven it is never night time, meaning, the light is never totally gone. That represents how angels never totally lose sight of the presence of God. Swedenborg reports that angels can have "evening" states of less clarity, but they are safe from the drastic effects of evil that come at us on earth.
Hi Curtis - am relatively new to Swedenborg, but his teachings resonate deeply w me. Am wondering if religion truly matters on the other side? I was raised Christian, but could never accept that those who didn't accept Jesus as their savior would suffer eternal damnation. I have a deep appreciation for my fellow humans and respect for all religion. Can you shed some light on this? I've always believed in my heart that this just couldn't be true, as we are all God's children, regardless of belief. Though a believer in Christ myself, this is part of Christian belief has always disturbed me. Thanks so much, God bless xo
You're gonna LOVE Swedenborg!
Jenna, I'd like to warmly welcome you to our channel! What you express is something I too have struggled with. I was born a Methodist, and then later joined the Catholic Church. In both of those traditions, there was a "salvation by membership" philosophy that I never could buy into. Having been led to Swedenborg's teachings 5 years ago, things really started to make sense, and in profound ways! And just so you know, Swedenborg also struggled with the same thing. Here's a passage from his book, True Christianity:
"How could we attribute more harmfulness or cruelty to God than by believing that he predestines some members of the human race to hell? It would be believing in divine cruelty to think that the Lord, who is love itself and mercy itself, would want a multitude of people to be born for hell or millions to be born under a curse, that is, to be born devils and satans. It would be believing in divine cruelty to think that even though the Lord has divine wisdom, which is infinite, he would neglect to ensure through providence and foresight that those who live good lives and acknowledge God are not thrown into eternal fire and torment.
The Lord is in fact the Creator and Savior of all. He alone leads all people. He wishes the death of no one. How could we attribute greater savagery to him than by thinking that the vast arrays of nations and populations under his divine guidance and watchful eye would just be handed over by predestination as prey to satiate the Devil's gaping jaws? This is the offspring of the faith of today's church; the belief of the new church, though, abhors it as something monstrous."
Swedenborg was shown that all those who live a good life, according to their faith, are bound for heaven. I'd love to hear your thoughts about that!
Warmly,
Chris (I work with Curtis and answer many of our comments here on UA-cam)
@@offTheLeftEye Chris you left something out...but maybe it was implied. You also rock. :)
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you so much for your response Chris! I love this. So appreciate the insight 🙂
@@jennafrancis2180 You're very welcome! God bless.
What happens if this regeneration process seems to happen rapidly. Like daily. Does that signify something particular?
Would you be willing to share more details with us, Erika? If not, I totally respect your privacy.
I'm unhappy because I am chronically ill and in pain. How can I be happy when I am suffering 24/7? I try to be positive but that wears thin after a while.
@Brother Barton Thank you for your kind words. I spend many hours alone with God, but I also spend many hours confused about the purpose of living in pain. A person can only learn and grow so much! Then the suffering just seems pointless. Also, I am not a brother but a sister 🙊
@Brother Barton Hmmmm, I am sure you are trying to help, but unfortunately you are not. I am in physical pain from cancer, and calling it an illusion is somewhat cruel. Living in great physical pain every day is very challenging mentally. I think perhaps you should just leave it alone. I was putting my story out there to look for genuine answers, not head in the cloud idealizations.
@Brother Barton it's ok Brother. I understood that your intentions were good. Thank you for allowing me the space to speak openly.
I know you've been bearing the burden of physical illness and pain for a long time, Asher, and I'm so sorry. I don't know that there is any happiness to be found in that experience. But maybe the "trap" in that case would be losing the perspective of your bigger story, that you will not always have this illness and pain, that there is more to you, and more in store for you. What do you think? Given that the illness and pain are chronic, are there days when it bothers you less and days when it bothers you more? Days when you can feel some hope or love or purpose, and days when you feel only despair? If so, what seems to make the difference?
Asher Raymond I prayer for you to be released from your pain. 🙏
i have experienced the trap.. not really sure if it is one...hard to tell..but there have been times when I have seen my parents filled with rage and hatred when I say I wish I could follow my dream that is baking..they belittle me and discourage me until I have given up on my dream and agreed to follow what they want ..at such a time they return back and act as if all was peacefully normal ..and this often makes me wonder am I really the one in the wrong or if I'm the one whose really insane ..because everything really does go back to being normal as if that discussion never really happened..this truly saddens me
Sophia, I'm so sorry to hear about this challenging dynamic between you and your parents. It sounds very hard, and of course we are not qualified here to weigh on the specifics. I have personally benefited a great deal from speaking with a therapist, and recommend it to everyone, if it's available to you!
It is very difficult for parents to trust their kids to take care of themselves. They probably believe they are sparing you the pain of potential failure - or of the years of learning and growth and struggle it would take to operate a successful business. And yet not being able to realize your dream is ALSO painful, maybe more painful, because a struggle or even a failure on the road to success is well worth it if you have a goal in mind that keeps you motivated! When you are doing what you love, you can roll with the punches, because you have your eye on something bigger.
My husband would often discourage me from pursuing things because he thought that by telling me not to bother, he'd be saving me pain down the road. What we discovered together was the pain of him doubting me and discouraging me was much worse that the pain of actual failure! Now he tries to be more encouraging. But he was always coming from a place of concern, and in his mind he was "helping!" And I'm sure I've done the same to others. Perhaps your parents have good intentions, and think they are helping, and don't realize how hurtful it is to you! It's hard to be a dreamer when no one around you thinks that way (or wasn't allowed to when they were kids).
I hope you can manage to keep your dreams alive and pursue what you love - and find a way to communicate with your parents that is less painful for you. Sometimes it helps to find other people to talk to about these ideas in the meantime. Good luck with it!
@@offTheLeftEye thanks I really love talking with you'll..it makes me feel as if there'll be a rainbow when it finally stops raining..and yes I'm already receiving therapy ..I also tried talking to them about what's causing my abnormal behaviour but it's like talking to a wall..Its not as much about my dream as much as it is about them supporting me atleast once in my life and stop doubting me...I know they want the good for me but is it worth it at the risk of causing me irreversible damage ?
@@sophiawilliam4315 no, it is not. And sometimes we have to accept that other people aren't ready for, or even aren't capable of - understanding us. And we have to be our own advocates, and steer our own lives in the direction we know it needs to go. Hang in there, hold fast to your dreams, and know life will get you where you need to be. It's painful when loved ones don't understand or support your dreams - but sometimes, it's something we have to ignore and move on anyway.
Doesn't it seem like every famous person has at least one speech that sounds like, "No one believed in me but look, I made it!" So what you are facing is, unfortunately, not unique! But the proof of overcoming such obstacles is out there, so believe in yourself and don't give up on being who you are!
@@offTheLeftEye ♥️thank you..nd I have promised myself I will!
I believe we came here to meet the challenges that life in the physical has to offer, but for the most part the bits of peace I do have are found in moments of solitude or in nature or around animals. Being around people is often unpleasant. There always seems to be some kind of psycho BS to deal with. I guess I'm just not much of a people person.
Nature is such a valuable tool for spiritual connection and in finding inner peace. Swedenborg was shown that nature is full of spiritual correspondences, so this makes sense that you feel peaceful around nature and animals. Our episode "How Earth Reveals God's Love," talks a little more about how nature reflects spirituality, you may enjoy it! ua-cam.com/video/jPC6JxcGk6I/v-deo.html
Perhaps you're more of a people person than you realize, but you need to be around people who share the same love of nature and animals! We can love the good and truth in everybody even if we don't connect at a deeper level, but seeking those who we do connect with is a wonderful part of life. Let me know what you think of our episode! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@@offTheLeftEye Thanks for the link. In general I will say that I appreciate your making the info. conveyed in Swedenborg's writings available to everyone. It's quite a palatable format that you have developed. I enjoy the videos very much.
@@jboughtin7522 I'm so glad the videos are feeling helpful to you. We're very glad to have you here in our audience, and we're wishing you all the best!
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"ATW- as the kids call it" I'm laughing so much tha I miss the hole lecture ----
Ha, I'm glad you're enjoying this one Arne!!
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It seems that I am that most pissed off guy in the entire creation of existence. Would there be any hope for a very evil person like me?
Of course, there is always hope. May I ask-- what drives your anger?
I think is my Schizophrenia and PTSD, Im angry most of the time if not all the time.
@@crypto1062 Wow, that sounds like a lot to deal with. My heart goes out to you! What kind of coping methods or treatments have you tried so far?
I have tried Psychologists and cognitive therapy, Psychiatrist and all their medication drugs, Quantum healing therapy, Hypnosis, suicide, prayer, exorcisms, lsd, will soon try mdma. The one that helped the most was lsd.
I got ill by a still classified ultrasonic weapon that the US NAVY used on my Iraq deployment (friendly fire) Im still fighting the benefits since this weapon is still classify.
@@crypto1062 I'm so sorry. What a burden you carry. I'm glad you have been actively seeking help. What we can offer in addition to things you are already trying is the concept that we are all influenced by dark spirits all the time, who insert negative thoughts into our minds and feed off of our negative feelings. This is different than the idea of being demon-possessed and needing an exorcism. These dark spirits influence all of us, and their effects ramp up when someone has had something happen that makes them more vulnerable. They are just like germs, having more clout when someone is in a weakened state. We can't get rid of germs, but we can gradually build up an immune system so that we're not as vulnerable. Likewise, we can't get rid of these dark spirits, but we can find ways to build up immunity and become less vulnerable.
If that is something you would like to learn about, according to what Emanuel Swedenborg witnessed, please let me know and I can recommend some shows. That approach may not take away the need for other forms of treatment, but it might help enhance any treatments you try.