latefall on Nov 16 14, 08:41

 

Ceawolf on Nov 15 14, 23:41

Oh my dear latefall, thank you for being so articulate bright and lovely.
 

latefall on Nov 15 14, 19:02

Sounds like the grandmother had some major issues of her own. Definitely not Christ like. So sorry for what he went through, but glad that he found his own inner strength and you . 

Akasha on Nov 14 14, 20:20

It is for some people. ie, my boyfriends grandmother wouldn't let him go to school, learn to read etc. He didn't learn to read until High school, and did so on his own. The grandmother also didn't want anyone to get a job or move out of her house, where she could keep a watchful eye. Also told him everynight that he was going to hell for being gay (trans FTM) It's a long lengthy story.  

latefall on Nov 14 14, 20:12

Thanks, but I'm not sure if brainwashing is the correct term. For the most part I think that parents really try to pass down what they truly believe to be true. We are shaped by our environments, whether they be positive or negative. What's important is to evolve into a belief system that fits your spirit and soul. For example, I was brought up to believe that only 'women of poor character' wore bright red clothing. But, I'm pretty sure that God wouldn't have dressed the birds and flowers in such vibrant colors had He not wanted us to use them. The times, they are a changin'........ 

Akasha on Nov 14 14, 18:32

I'm so glad someone seems the wording. "Well, we believe". " I was raised to believe".- No! What do YOU believe. I had to point that out to my boyfriend. He would often say 'we were taught' or 'I was raised to believe'. to me that's brain washing. Do what you feel and know to be true. 

Ceawolf on Apr 17 14, 18:52

you go grrl, what a wonderful paralell to my experience of Buddhism...Latefall you warm my heart lovely one 

latefall on Apr 16 14, 09:29

Thanks elusious. How have you been? 

elusious on Apr 16 14, 07:53

I very much agree with this. Well spoken. ^_^ *thumbs up*