Tag: religion
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My Journey with the Tao: Introduction
Hey everyone! I wanted to start a new project/series that focuses on me learning more about Taoism. This has been something that I’ve been thinking about doing for awhile, and now feels like a good time to start. I’ll be going through the Tao Te Ching, written by Lao Tzu, verse by verse, and sharing…
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Hey, Soos! #14
January 22, 2021 It’s no secret that the state of my mind is…complicated. Honestly, complicated is a huge understatement. There are times where I have stepped back and wondered what my life would be like if my mind was more cooperative. Would I be happier? Would I be more confident? Would I be more successful?…
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Hey, Soos! #11
January 4, 2021 Hey, Soos! My mind is filled with unpleasant thoughts that seek to destroy me. I’m in constant conflict with myself, trying not to give in to destructive habits that have plagued me for so long. I want to believe that some day I can get better, but on days like today I…
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Hey, Soos! #10
January 2, 2021 Hey, Soos! There’s quite a bit on my mind that I’d like to talk to you about, but I don’t want to overwhelm you with my countless thoughts. Of course, you are more than qualified to handle all of my ramblings—you better than anyone else in the world. Nevertheless, I don’t wish…
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Seeing God Through a Child’s (and Teen’s) Eyes
Religion is a funny thing. Everyone has an opinion on it, both good and bad. It’s been a staple of human behavior since our first introduction on Earth, and it still serves as a huge influence across the world today. Many use their respective religions to justify their actions and beliefs, a kind of tool…
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My Story with God
Looking back on my time as a teenager I’ve noticed that I was never really like a lot of people my age. My parents used to always tell me that I was an old soul, and that definitely was the case. One of the biggest sticking points for my uniqueness was my relationship with God.…
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I ended up in the hospital (and I’m so thankful that I did).
I was terrified to go, but knew that if I didn’t I would just get worse. I was afraid about what people might think of me if they found out. I was afraid of what this would do to my family. Frankly, I was embarrassed. But I knew I had to go. I had to…
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Is There a Heaven?
I have been struggling lately. I am not sure what has brought this on or if there’s a single cause to it, but I know that it has been slowly eating at me for the past few months. I am not sure what to do or who to turn to. All o know is that…