tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post926822785607494968..comments2024-01-19T17:28:53.966+08:00Comments on Upekha: Straight From The HeartCT Changhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11085620064834659684noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-71576636211476322672011-06-30T14:41:19.124+08:002011-06-30T14:41:19.124+08:00Dear Remen,
The word ego encompasses alot more in...Dear Remen,<br /><br />The word ego encompasses alot more in psychological terms than what you described.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-64289638190639271022011-06-30T13:25:12.586+08:002011-06-30T13:25:12.586+08:00I believe the word "Ego" is not appropri...I believe the word "Ego" is not appropriate here. Egoism only happens when one try to impose his ideas onto oneself or others while shunning others.<br /><br />CT is facing a life and death situation and he is trying to be as simplistic as possible to overcome his health problems and only he knows best of his body. He has been trying to treat his body in anyway he can but he is very careful in choosing his way of treatment. <br /><br />RemenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-90586418297380294802011-06-30T12:05:52.547+08:002011-06-30T12:05:52.547+08:00Dear Remen,
I agree with you. And because it is n...Dear Remen,<br /><br />I agree with you. And because it is not physical, it is so much easier to avoid it, to deny it and to hide itfrom even ourselves. That's why its called 'darkness'. We can only point out but if the person is not ready to accept our feedback, then we can't help shine a light on the darkness.<br />Much of this denial has to do with the need to protect the ego. It is not so simple yet I have seen people confront their demons very well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-84771863772484006812011-06-30T11:18:17.204+08:002011-06-30T11:18:17.204+08:00My personal take is Stress has something to do wit...My personal take is Stress has something to do with cancer. It can be everyday pressure or some dark hidden self inflicted stress that lies within oneself. It can be developed over years and years of peer pressure unknowingly that it starts to manifest itself to influence one's character. Having said that, letting go is easier said than done. It is not like smoking where there's a physical attachment. Letting go of stress is very emotional and you can wake up at 2 am and stare at the drak ceiling of your room and you are helpless about it. The thoughts keep churning in yr head although you wanted to sleep.<br /><br />Just my 2 sen worth.<br /><br />RemenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-20953270339044711582011-06-29T18:36:41.865+08:002011-06-29T18:36:41.865+08:00you know CT, I was born into a "Christian&quo...you know CT, I was born into a "Christian" family and believe me I have to doubt Christianity and disown it including my family and also claimed that I am an aetheist. If there were no God, there would be no atheists," said G. K. Chesterton. My own period of doubt came not because the idea of God or miracles seemed wrong, but because God himself wronged me. That's how I saw it, at least. Though atheists may argue that the existence of a supreme being is impossible, their arguments often reveal a belief that God just doesn't behave as they think he should.<br /><br />Aetheists can be highly moral being-- someone who always seeks for truth and hope.. and I do have certain affinity for them than the rest of self-proclaiming, Bible thumping religious people...they seek for a perfect relationship and since they cannot find it even in a Church setting, they turn to God and say "you dont exist".. but the fact that they are trying to be good people inspite of their disbelief, made me believe all the more that our conscience (that part of our being that motivates us to do good, despite of everything)-- is the "spirit" talking to a higher Being and vice versa You can believe it or not, but it does not change that fact. Our unresolved conflicts is part of our yearning for that perfect relationship that seems to be unreachable..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-30122206629348715582011-06-29T18:22:56.858+08:002011-06-29T18:22:56.858+08:00or put it this way, if you do not know you have ca...or put it this way, if you do not know you have cancer, it will not change the fact that you have cancer. But you probably believe that you dont, because you dont know. <br /><br />I also believe that aetheists though they reject the idea of deities (presence of God/Gods), can also be religious (tied to rituals or traditions) and may also be spiritual.<br /><br />regards,<br />LanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-74528383627951525232011-06-29T18:15:35.166+08:002011-06-29T18:15:35.166+08:00Dear CT,
Glad you asked. Let me ask you a question...Dear CT,<br />Glad you asked. Let me ask you a question instead. Why do aetheist call themselves as such? All of us have our own levels of spirituality whether we admit it or not. The wind blows without you seeing it. You believe that there are billions and thrillions of stars in the universe without you seeing all of those stars. I agree thats why, I do not want to be labeled religious-- because religious people are tied those who are tied to rituals or traditions.. spirituality is different from religion.<br /><br />regards,<br />LanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-18857589409958246992011-06-29T15:06:49.825+08:002011-06-29T15:06:49.825+08:00Dear Lanie,
What about cancer patients who are at...Dear Lanie,<br /><br />What about cancer patients who are atheist? Just met a couple last week. Then again, to me spirituality covers more than just religion.CT Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085620064834659684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-42799136300809716342011-06-29T14:25:47.107+08:002011-06-29T14:25:47.107+08:00additional thoughts, the reason why I said being o...additional thoughts, the reason why I said being open to your dark thoughts is part of healing is because it is part of acknowledging our unresolved conflicts... read your blog entry here<br />http://upekah.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Cancer%20Personality<br /><br />Breast (right) = conflict with partner<br />(my mother had perpetual conflict with my father-- hence she was diagnosed with breast cancer)<br /><br />Kidney - not wanting to live<br />Lungs -Fear of Dying or Suffocation, including Fear for Someone Else<br /><br />Gall bladder - rivalry conflict<br />(I have had frequent rivalry conflict with my brother and gall bladder attacks too)<br /><br />the same pattern was repeated to me by our holistic dentist.. I was quite skeptic about this at first but after seeing some patterns, I do believe that this is not just mumbo jumbo but there is really some correlation between our emotions and our diseases... can it also be possible that our emotions are also tied to our spirituality?<br /><br />regards,<br />LanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663181626936078312.post-21264696435029888522011-06-29T13:43:44.904+08:002011-06-29T13:43:44.904+08:00Dear CT,
you are a very courageous man to open up ...Dear CT,<br />you are a very courageous man to open up your heart to all of us. Keep it at it, its part of your healing. The most dangerous situation one can ever be is to deny your darkest feelings.In my own blog, I openly admitted that it seems I have Austic tendencies (the high-functioning Autism disorder called Asperger's syndrome), with much of my mother's frustration. I told her that this is probably the part of me that I have to openly admit so that I can manage myself and also help the people I love to understand me and for me to understand them too.<br /><br />My responses here (that touches on spirituality) are like fruits from a fruit bearing tree-- take it or leave it. (this applies to you and your readers). There is really no need to argue about it.<br /><br />regards,<br />LanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com