"Being Gay is a gift of God. But Our culture does not understand that, and consequently sends messages that are to be isolated. And isolation is the Antithesis of at all of us need. We need a community, we simply cannot not be entirely without spirituality or the Community '
Above the line was last told the Rev. Ed Bacon, Rector of all Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, California, during one of Oprah's shows at the beginning of January. What awesome way to start the new year! Weren't You? I sure wish Oprah was around when I grow nearly 40 years ago! Make sure that things would be much easier and the chances are that hearing such statements on television would have given me the courage I needed to come out to My Dad a lot earlier and does not confess it in prayer, after she had as he passed-leaving me feeling guilty that he never got to know me truly I 'm.
As I was watching the broadcast (which I am sure you will be able to find simply by Googleing "Oprah" and "Gay") I can't help but feeling mixed feeling of happiness and sorrow, wonder, at the same time. Wonder, since it was completely unexpected, and resonated in the depth of my representative. Fortunately, because in so many ways it was a public endorsement by two very respected spiritual with the rather large, reaffirming something already I know and accept this in my life after much pain and several hundred hours of therapy: it was created in the image and likeness of God; that God in me, like me, to me. I feel a great sadness, because I read in so many ways, albeit perseveringly consolidates many of the ground, is so very healing, which still must be followed by the community of gays and lesbians, not only here in South Africa, but around the world.
So the question is, where can we start? How can we heal the wounds left by years of feeling isolated, different-in from the rest, years when he said that we are abominations, Deviant, pedophiles, freaks, and so many other "labels" that Unfortunately many of us started and ultimately believed-some to the point where they have completed their life? What comes to mind is Gandhi's words, "Be the change you want to see in the world." To me, which translates into: whereas, healing, advanced, love and Self host, gay person I want to see other gay men and women in the world. The work starts with the first, then, as indicated by the Rev. Ed Bacon, in the community in which we live.
The path to healing can be used for some of us had a long and painful, and for the user that it may take longer than you expect depending on how long you may already have these "beliefs" about homosexuality imposed by others. All healing must first start with the full acceptance of what is. That means fully accept all that has happened in their lives, in the light of the buying-in of these beliefs separation without thinking what could have, should have or would do so after you've done, then take the time to the set of all positive, came with him. Make sure that was the bad moments, but certainly not all was bad. Some good things must come to it. There were what good things? Maybe to hide feelings of shame did play an instrument or developing a skill or talent which otherwise would not. Might have been hidden at the local library, where he was reading a book, never would be found. Or perhaps, in the places that you have fulfilled you fled to superb love and accompanying people is that they were lovers, friends for life. Regardless of that, it helps if the Save. Then after you've all the good that has been collected from all sense of separation and isolation, take the time to Forgive. Forgiveness is one of the most underrated and effective spiritual practices, exists! The forgiveness of all is truly self forgiveness when we Forgive others, we are a truly healing and releasing all these thoughts, emotions and feelings we hold within us of them. What you need to Forgive yourself for? Who else you need to Forgive? Your parents, Church, friends, society, God? His save. You can write something in the style of ... "I can forgive you for _______ _________. And you can release and let you go. You already have permissions over me. " Forgiveness clears path and allow the true healing has taken place. Finally, ask yourself: "What new quality is trying now immersed in me? What is striking birthed? Save it to. You can see, each seeming problem in our lives or the challenge is always a certain quality, which is called "chwila inside of us presented. In my case, it is possible to forgive, and truly let go of my own limited thoughts about yourself, I began to feel freer and more confident in myself, more self-accepting. These were the qualities which have tried to emerge.
You want to see a correction in the world truly begin with ourselves. When more people start to own the process and become responsible for our own lives, our own Divinity begins to emerge, our lights are lighter shoes. This in turn allows others to do the same. By Divinity is those qualities of God, which we inherited when we were born: Love, Joy, abundance, peace, acceptance, Balance, Power, Giving, creativity, the list goes on and as Rev. Michael b. Beckwith spiritual leader and founder of the movement of Agape, said during the same issue of Oprah, "people don't just happen to be gay. People are born gay men by Divine right. We are the image and likeness of God, just as we are. "
Gay affirmations
I am gay, and came from a powerful reason.I accept my personal responsibility in the current healing force in my life, homosexuals and the world.I Release the embarrassment and internalized homophobia from every level of my representative.Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually I'm tuned in to the vibration of the deep self-love and acceptance.This alignment of My thoughts, words and deeds are filled with grace, clarity and power.How to be gay! I'm FABULOUS ... is the only true!Gabriel Gonsalves-writer, Director, ordained minister and teacher of practical spirituality and Unconditional love. Based in Cape Town Cape, was also the founder and spiritual director of the Agape, trans. Spiritual community on the basis of the teachings of New Thought/Ancient wisdom. Also serves as Director of operations on Novalis Ubuntu Institute of holistic research.
Gabriel loves to apply spiritual truth, who taught to all areas of their lives and makes them available to everyone who crosses the trajectory. Through workshops, seminars, weekly church services, meditation Guide, online courses and coaching sessions, inspires and empowers people with joy to live most of their celebrates every moment, as they give their greatest gifts in service to the world.
Gabriela articles and works can be viewed in ODYSSEY MAGAZINE, and THE PINK TONGUE. For more information about Gabriel's visit http://www.gabrielgonsalves.com/website
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