Originally Posted by Michael:
I think one of the most important exercises I know of is prayer. In that, I mean the expression of "asking" for what is needed, not just what is wanted. It makes that conversation a one on one experience with a higher power and that in itself is empowering.
I respect your beliefs and admire your faith in it. But I can't say I understand or think it's the right way or only way. Maybe for me, by changing the word "prayer" into "seeking answers from your spiritual guides (or inner self) it might make me feel more comfortable. I find it very hard to believe in "A single higher power". Speaking only for myself, I don't believe any of the bible, and if there is any truth to the bible, I believe it has been extremely misunderstood. I think people take what they want out of what they hear/read, and some one person, whether it's the reader, preacher, or whoever, passes on their interpretations to future generations. Much like the game of telephone. The story has long since been altered or misheard/misread, etc. I DO however believe in forces, energies, and spirituality. To me there is no "one" creator. I believe we all came from the earth, must respect the earth and be "grounded" or else when our time comes, we will be forever lost on earth in some other "reality". I can't say that I know for fact that I've had previous lives, or that I will have future lives, but I think our life as human on earth is just one part of life and history. I also believe too many people focus too much on their body and mind, to define who they are, rather then focusing on their inner self, their soul. The body is just some skin on your bones that keeps your soul safe while on earth. Your body and your mind/brain is not who you are. Your soul is who you are, it is all you ever truly need to know. No one will remember your thoughts, or your memories, they will only remember their "interpretation" of your life.
Originally Posted by Clueless:
Have you ever noticed how babies look a bit above your head. They can see your aura. That is why they are drawn to some people and not others. For example, when they see someone that has an aura similar to their moms or dads they feel comfortable.
I bet lots of you have seen a baby just be dazzled by someone and the are kind of looking above them or around their head.
Some kids can tell you about your aura but by the time they can express what they see most have lost the ability to see them.
I remember seeing a glowing light around some people but never knew what it was. When I was very young I told someone I like orange people.
I do agree with this completely. I've never heard it mentioned as they see auras, but it makes sense. I always just assumed it was the person themselves has a calmness to them. Babies and animals LOVE my mom, as well as me (for the most part). You know how when a person who is not very comfortable holding a baby for fear of hurting or dropping it, can never have a baby settle in their arms? I always thought it was the awkward positions or just the sense that they are not safe with that person. But the aura's make perfect sense.