I am going to make up my mind to be happy.
Recently I've been feeling somewhat sad and lonely and very confused. Well now I'm going to try and be happier and less confused. I have no reason to feel lonely; confusion sucks but it's pretty much going to be there no matter what; and if I can somehow make myself happier either by setting my mind to it or some other way, then chances are that will help the other feelings along as well.
I think what I need to do is start writing something. By either dedicating myself to a blog, or a private journal, or fictional writing, it has to help. I'm also going to try and be better at taking a walk most days. Exercise and fresh air and trees and such.
Maybe through all of that I can be the "better person" I want to be.
2010 is going to be a good year.
xoxo L
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Right or Wrong?
Back to the subject of spirituality.
Last night I stayed up a long time looking up Hinduism. I don't really understand it, but then again, I've been Christian for fifteen years and still don't completely understand that.
I did learn more about Hindu gods, though. I love how every religion that I've learned about so far has stories for and about their saints, or gods, or prophets. There's a huge amount of Bible stories, and there's an equally large [probably larger] amount of stories about the Hindu gods. I had always thought of mythological stories and bible stories as so completely different. But really, they're very much the same. It's basically just a recount of Noah's journey, or how Zeus defeated the titans.
Also, the way I thought of saints and gods and goddesses from other religions, is obviously not as clearly defined as I had thought originally. Hindu gods are not saints, same with Greek or Roman gods. Christianity [and probably Islam and Judaism as well, but I don't want to speak for them] was probably modeled after the older religions of the world, like Hinduism or Greek mythology. Christianity was formed after the birth of Jesus Christ, who was God's son and who was a man. So far all of the other gods I have read about have had children, who were gods or goddesses as well. I'm not saying that Jesus is exactly like Heracles[Zeus' son], I'm just saying there are certain similarities between the older religions of the world, and Christianity, that I didn't recognize before recently.
I thought the three religions of the book [Judaism, Islam, and Christianity] were completely separated from all of the other religions of the world. I realize now that I was completely wrong in assuming that. Every religion is different. Even in Christianity, the different parts are different. Lutheran's believe slightly different than Catholics than Baptists than Presbyterians. It's how the world works, I guess. Every major idea builds off of some other idea, breaking apart slowly until it seems at a glance to be anything but related. But upon further examination, you can see how intertwined everything is.
Buddhism is a breakoff of Hinduism, Buddha is one of the Hindu gods. I didn't know that, I thought Hinduism and Buddhism were as different as Judaism and Norse mythology.
By the way, whatever happened to the Greeks, Romans, Norse/Gaelic's who believed in their respective Mythologies? There must still be some people somewhere who believe those stories, still. And why are all of those beliefs labeled "myth", while other religions like Hinduism aren't?
Anyways, I'm just trying to figure things out right now. I don't know 100% what I believe yet, and I don't know if there's a Right way or Wrong way to believe. Is it wrong to have the Virgin Mary sitting beside Buddha? And who are you supposed to ask these questions to? Spirituality is so personal, that people can really only give you their opinions on the matter. I guess the only thing for me to do, is go with what feels right.
xxx,
Leigh
Last night I stayed up a long time looking up Hinduism. I don't really understand it, but then again, I've been Christian for fifteen years and still don't completely understand that.
I did learn more about Hindu gods, though. I love how every religion that I've learned about so far has stories for and about their saints, or gods, or prophets. There's a huge amount of Bible stories, and there's an equally large [probably larger] amount of stories about the Hindu gods. I had always thought of mythological stories and bible stories as so completely different. But really, they're very much the same. It's basically just a recount of Noah's journey, or how Zeus defeated the titans.
Also, the way I thought of saints and gods and goddesses from other religions, is obviously not as clearly defined as I had thought originally. Hindu gods are not saints, same with Greek or Roman gods. Christianity [and probably Islam and Judaism as well, but I don't want to speak for them] was probably modeled after the older religions of the world, like Hinduism or Greek mythology. Christianity was formed after the birth of Jesus Christ, who was God's son and who was a man. So far all of the other gods I have read about have had children, who were gods or goddesses as well. I'm not saying that Jesus is exactly like Heracles[Zeus' son], I'm just saying there are certain similarities between the older religions of the world, and Christianity, that I didn't recognize before recently.
I thought the three religions of the book [Judaism, Islam, and Christianity] were completely separated from all of the other religions of the world. I realize now that I was completely wrong in assuming that. Every religion is different. Even in Christianity, the different parts are different. Lutheran's believe slightly different than Catholics than Baptists than Presbyterians. It's how the world works, I guess. Every major idea builds off of some other idea, breaking apart slowly until it seems at a glance to be anything but related. But upon further examination, you can see how intertwined everything is.
Buddhism is a breakoff of Hinduism, Buddha is one of the Hindu gods. I didn't know that, I thought Hinduism and Buddhism were as different as Judaism and Norse mythology.
By the way, whatever happened to the Greeks, Romans, Norse/Gaelic's who believed in their respective Mythologies? There must still be some people somewhere who believe those stories, still. And why are all of those beliefs labeled "myth", while other religions like Hinduism aren't?
Anyways, I'm just trying to figure things out right now. I don't know 100% what I believe yet, and I don't know if there's a Right way or Wrong way to believe. Is it wrong to have the Virgin Mary sitting beside Buddha? And who are you supposed to ask these questions to? Spirituality is so personal, that people can really only give you their opinions on the matter. I guess the only thing for me to do, is go with what feels right.
xxx,
Leigh
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Don't Know Yet
As far as religion goes, I'm not sure how I feel. I believe in God and Jesus, I've been catechized. But I don't know if I believe as firmly in "religion" as I do in "spirituality". Spirituality seems to be a better word to describe how I feel. It seems less strict in terms of observing lent or [kind of] being biased toward other religions.
I can agree with ideas that other cultures have. For instance, some Native Americans believe in burning their dead, so that they can set the soul free from the body, and don't believe in mourning for the dead, but celebrating the life of the dead. I like that concept. In mythology, Ancient Egypt, Hinduism, etc., they believe in a lot of different gods and goddesses. And although I do only believe in one deity, it makes sense to me. Catholics have a lot of saints that sort of serve the same purpose as the gods and goddesses. In that way I think Catechism is similar to those other religions.
It's really amazing how similar all of the religions of the world actually are. A friend of mine wrote a book that centers around that idea, I haven't read it yet.
Art and religion seem to be intertwined as well. I don't know why, and I could be wrong. Maybe the reason for this is because the people who created the art were...enlightened? Inspired? by their spirituality.
In any case, I find this all extremely interesting and would like to know more.
Until next time, my dears
-L
I can agree with ideas that other cultures have. For instance, some Native Americans believe in burning their dead, so that they can set the soul free from the body, and don't believe in mourning for the dead, but celebrating the life of the dead. I like that concept. In mythology, Ancient Egypt, Hinduism, etc., they believe in a lot of different gods and goddesses. And although I do only believe in one deity, it makes sense to me. Catholics have a lot of saints that sort of serve the same purpose as the gods and goddesses. In that way I think Catechism is similar to those other religions.
It's really amazing how similar all of the religions of the world actually are. A friend of mine wrote a book that centers around that idea, I haven't read it yet.
Art and religion seem to be intertwined as well. I don't know why, and I could be wrong. Maybe the reason for this is because the people who created the art were...enlightened? Inspired? by their spirituality.
In any case, I find this all extremely interesting and would like to know more.
Until next time, my dears
-L
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
2009
Can you believe that it is almost 2009??
I can't. This year went really fast for me. Although i"m not exactly sure why. It seems like just a month ago it was August. I think part of it might have been that this is the first year in a few years that I haven't moved. That kind of stretches the year out, packing and taping and unpacking and looking for stuff and rearranging your room and all that. Thankfully this year I stayed in the same house, in the bedroom. That was nice.
Lotta good stuff happened this year, but I won't name them all. Partly because I can't seem to remember all of them, and it wouldn't be very interesting.
I started a totally awesome story in...August i think. Good birthday and all that. Good Christmas, Good Thanksgiving, Good other-peoples-birthdays. All that fun stuff.
My brother says: "My favorite thing of 2008 is...getting a Tak game for my birthday."
My sister says: "Art Camp."
I think one of my favorite things is....having a good friend of mine stay during the summer. It's hard to pick something, though. You know?
Okay moving on.
I have no book to read currently, it's rather disappointing. I should have gone to the library this week...I doubt anyone will want to go tomorrow. Maybe I can steal one from someone else....
Although my music stock has been pretty good lately.
I don't have a lot to say, just waiting to bring in the new year mostly. Hangin' out with my people and waiting until 11:45 or so.
Going to be soon now I guess. I"m excited, this is a very good holiday. If only people made as big a deal out of New Years here as they did about the Chinese New Year. Festivals and all that jazz.
Alright I'll go now. I doubt anybody has actually read this blog anyways, but whatever.
Catch ya later.
Have a good 2009
I can't. This year went really fast for me. Although i"m not exactly sure why. It seems like just a month ago it was August. I think part of it might have been that this is the first year in a few years that I haven't moved. That kind of stretches the year out, packing and taping and unpacking and looking for stuff and rearranging your room and all that. Thankfully this year I stayed in the same house, in the bedroom. That was nice.
Lotta good stuff happened this year, but I won't name them all. Partly because I can't seem to remember all of them, and it wouldn't be very interesting.
I started a totally awesome story in...August i think. Good birthday and all that. Good Christmas, Good Thanksgiving, Good other-peoples-birthdays. All that fun stuff.
My brother says: "My favorite thing of 2008 is...getting a Tak game for my birthday."
My sister says: "Art Camp."
I think one of my favorite things is....having a good friend of mine stay during the summer. It's hard to pick something, though. You know?
Okay moving on.
I have no book to read currently, it's rather disappointing. I should have gone to the library this week...I doubt anyone will want to go tomorrow. Maybe I can steal one from someone else....
Although my music stock has been pretty good lately.
I don't have a lot to say, just waiting to bring in the new year mostly. Hangin' out with my people and waiting until 11:45 or so.
Going to be soon now I guess. I"m excited, this is a very good holiday. If only people made as big a deal out of New Years here as they did about the Chinese New Year. Festivals and all that jazz.
Alright I'll go now. I doubt anybody has actually read this blog anyways, but whatever.
Catch ya later.
Have a good 2009
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Bored
I am very bored and I just got finished shopping and I don't want to exert a lot of brain-power right now. so I am going to do this little UrbanDictionary-thingy.
Go to urbandictionary. com and type in your answer to each question in the search box, then write the FIRST definition it gives you. (this is fun, you guys should totally try it! haha)
1. Your name? Leigh
A name for girls who are prissy but not, genuine but not really. Girls with this name often are amazing, stunning , and a are BAMFS.
3. One of your friends? Hannah
1.a girl who is hotter than the flames of hell
4. What should you be doing?
School
an inhumane experiment where the governments tries to throw as many people as possible together in the same building and fuck with them without getting sued for it
5. Favorite color?
purple
one of the key ingredients to Grape Drink,-
Sugar, Water, Purple
6. Hometown?
Fernandina Beach
Termed "The Dirty Dina" by many locals for the widespread use of drugs and alcohol, and also for the rampant, ever expanding, and interconnected sexual activities among peers and/or randoms.
7. Month of your birthday?
February
People born in February are without a doubt the Cutest, Smartest, and Funniest set of people. If you are born after the 20th, you are also a Pisces. This is the best Zodiac sign.
8. Last person you talked to?
Emory
Expensive private school in Atlanta Georgia
9. Where are you right now?
Bedroom
he room in your house where you sleep and keep your clothes. Bedrooms usually have a closet in them.
10. Your nickname?
Schmoopie
A very cute thing/person. Usually referring to kids, loved ones, or animals.
11. Your significant other?
Nonexistant
The person one becomes after being dumped or factored out of a relationship.
12. Your favorite sport?
Baseball
A game only intelligent people understand.
And that is all I've got at the moment.
Happy Christmas Eve-Eve!
Leigh
Go to urbandictionary. com and type in your answer to each question in the search box, then write the FIRST definition it gives you. (this is fun, you guys should totally try it! haha)
1. Your name? Leigh
A name for girls who are prissy but not, genuine but not really. Girls with this name often are amazing, stunning , and a are BAMFS.
3. One of your friends? Hannah
1.a girl who is hotter than the flames of hell
4. What should you be doing?
School
an inhumane experiment where the governments tries to throw as many people as possible together in the same building and fuck with them without getting sued for it
5. Favorite color?
purple
one of the key ingredients to Grape Drink,-
Sugar, Water, Purple
6. Hometown?
Fernandina Beach
Termed "The Dirty Dina" by many locals for the widespread use of drugs and alcohol, and also for the rampant, ever expanding, and interconnected sexual activities among peers and/or randoms.
7. Month of your birthday?
February
People born in February are without a doubt the Cutest, Smartest, and Funniest set of people. If you are born after the 20th, you are also a Pisces. This is the best Zodiac sign.
8. Last person you talked to?
Emory
Expensive private school in Atlanta Georgia
9. Where are you right now?
Bedroom
he room in your house where you sleep and keep your clothes. Bedrooms usually have a closet in them.
10. Your nickname?
Schmoopie
A very cute thing/person. Usually referring to kids, loved ones, or animals.
11. Your significant other?
Nonexistant
The person one becomes after being dumped or factored out of a relationship.
12. Your favorite sport?
Baseball
A game only intelligent people understand.
And that is all I've got at the moment.
Happy Christmas Eve-Eve!
Leigh
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