The one thing we all have in common is that we don't buy into organized religion, however, is there something that you DO believe in or something you practice?
(I believe and practice Feng Shui)
I wouldn’t say I believe it but oijia boards freak me out. And I guess part of me has to kinda believe for it to mean anything to me ??
Truth and kindness - those are my main objectives in my interaction with people. I got the notions from religion and find them hard to discard. I think they are good aspirations but suspect their utility in a world that has evolved rather than being gifted to humans by a god. I think I get away with it because I'm getting old and don't need to compete as much as younger people.
I practice the ancient art of Shin Fooey, that is a technique for finding furniture in the dark.
Meditation and other Asian practices such as Feng Shui which call for a peaceful and happy surrounding.
Meditation, Buddhism.
@Redcupcoffee Traditional Buddhism in the east, more likely. But in the west, no. I follow Pema Chodron and Sharon Salzburg. The practices have made a big impact on my life for the better.
@Redcupcoffee I believe only the parts that I agree with as I do with everything. I look at history and how women had been treated then, we can update certain changes that occurred due to the times. There are parts of everything that can be believed which parts are believed is up to you.
@Redcupcoffee Let me add that all religious philosophies were sexist and misogynistic in the times they were brought forward, we have developed to a point that we can question those beliefs now.
I believe in the inherent goodness of human-kind.....and the in the inherent evil of religion..
I see many people listing ‘the golden rule’ here...
Wouldn’t this only apply to those of us with good intentions? A small but pervasive percentage of the population is composed by people with bad intentions and even worse actions. An unfortunate reality that makes this rule more gilded than truly golden.
Ok, fair enough.
Do unto others, unless your a sadist.
I think the golden rule is worth following.
I also like the belief in Jainism that says that each living-being wants to live, no one wants to be harmed or killed. Therefore we should not harm or kill any living-being. Ahimsa(non-violence) is one of the basic principles of Jainism. Granted I eat some meat and still spray for bugs in the spring.
If you cherry pick the good stuff many religions have wisdom that is useful, often buried in some terrible stuff.
Personally? No. Actually, sometimes I wonder if I would pitfall into depression if I didn’t have hobbies because of such a bleak outlook on reality. I mean essentially I believe I must eat, poop, sleep, reproduce, and die. In no particular order. That’s quite depressing. Luckily I have a need for speed to keep my heart going.
I believe I can fly, and I believe I can touch the sky.
I don't stop believin' either.
funny...
I just started yoga. It's actually pretty great.
I believe in the human spirit. In the things we could accomplish if we were truly united. Sort of a combination of John Lennon’s “ Imagine “ and Gene Roddenberry’s “ Star Trek “