Comments on: Soul’s Purpose For Incarnation http://reallifespirituality.com/soul%e2%80%99s-purpose-for-incarnation/ Live well, make a difference, grow spiritually Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:44:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Dr Paul Dyer http://reallifespirituality.com/soul%e2%80%99s-purpose-for-incarnation/comment-page-1/#comment-6152 Dr Paul Dyer Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:47:08 +0000 http://yes-to-me.com/?p=1298#comment-6152 Thank you for your response Kym. I too am sure that we are starting from different points of view. You need not be concerned about me inflicting pain upon myself "with (my) judgments." Because I am forgiven, I am totally free and I can love myself unconditionally. This is a light load indeed! And I hope to love others in the same way. I have no need to judge others' worth, because all people, indeed all creatures, have great value. However, compassion compels us to care for the needy and the downtrodden. If we observe injustice, and surely injustice exists, we must act out of compassion, to alleviate the suffering of others. We can stand up for justice, e.g., against racism, poverty, sexism, etc., and still have great love and compassion, and love, for all in the process. Thank you for your response Kym. I too am sure that we are starting from different points of view. You need not be concerned about me inflicting pain upon myself “with (my) judgments.” Because I am forgiven, I am totally free and I can love myself unconditionally. This is a light load indeed! And I hope to love others in the same way. I have no need to judge others’ worth, because all people, indeed all creatures, have great value. However, compassion compels us to care for the needy and the downtrodden. If we observe injustice, and surely injustice exists, we must act out of compassion, to alleviate the suffering of others. We can stand up for justice, e.g., against racism, poverty, sexism, etc., and still have great love and compassion, and love, for all in the process.

]]> By: Akemi http://reallifespirituality.com/soul%e2%80%99s-purpose-for-incarnation/comment-page-1/#comment-6109 Akemi Fri, 28 May 2010 02:04:08 +0000 http://yes-to-me.com/?p=1298#comment-6109 Kym, Thank you for your kind words. Dr Dyer, Thank you for visiting my blog. I think we are starting off from different points and going parallels, discussing different issues using similar words. So I would just like to appreciate you for taking time to share your view. I hope you don't hurt yourself too badly with your judgments. Kym,

Thank you for your kind words.

Dr Dyer,

Thank you for visiting my blog.
I think we are starting off from different points and going parallels, discussing different issues using similar words. So I would just like to appreciate you for taking time to share your view. I hope you don’t hurt yourself too badly with your judgments.

]]> By: Dr Paul Dyer http://reallifespirituality.com/soul%e2%80%99s-purpose-for-incarnation/comment-page-1/#comment-6107 Dr Paul Dyer Thu, 27 May 2010 21:56:51 +0000 http://yes-to-me.com/?p=1298#comment-6107 Akemi, I find it a bit strange, if I understand your perspective correctly, that some believe that there are not such constructs as objective good and evil. I’m not one who subscribes to the notion that the universe is some sort of projection of our consciousness, but instead believe we are created beings, not the Creator, and that objective reality is all around us. From my vantage point, both good and evil are readily apparent. Racism, child molestation, violence against a defenseless elderly person, these things are not good. They are evil and tragic. Of course, much good is also evident. A kind and selfless act towards a neighbor, an anonymous donation to a needy cause, a kind word spoken to the clerk at the checkout counter, these are good. Love in action, so to speak. Finally, IMHO, our purpose is not to enjoy ourselves (this seems awfully self-centered to me) but to care for and love others and to use our gifts to make the world a better place. Thankfully, we will find great joy from these kinds of actions, but as a by-product of giving of ourselves to others, not as a goal. Just a couple of thoughts. Thank you for graciousness of the forum. Akemi, I find it a bit strange, if I understand your perspective correctly, that some believe that there are not such constructs as objective good and evil. I’m not one who subscribes to the notion that the universe is some sort of projection of our consciousness, but instead believe we are created beings, not the Creator, and that objective reality is all around us.

From my vantage point, both good and evil are readily apparent. Racism, child molestation, violence against a defenseless elderly person, these things are not good. They are evil and tragic. Of course, much good is also evident. A kind and selfless act towards a neighbor, an anonymous donation to a needy cause, a kind word spoken to the clerk at the checkout counter, these are good. Love in action, so to speak.

Finally, IMHO, our purpose is not to enjoy ourselves (this seems awfully self-centered to me) but to care for and love others and to use our gifts to make the world a better place. Thankfully, we will find great joy from these kinds of actions, but as a by-product of giving of ourselves to others, not as a goal. Just a couple of thoughts. Thank you for graciousness of the forum.

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