How fitting of a title? With the way things are going with the world today it might not be a bad idea, those Christians reading this blog, to open up your bible and read Revelations. I'll get back to why in a minute. For now lets look at the reason for this blog. The purpose of this blog is not only to share my experiences with other but also for you to share your thoughts on the subject. Let's try not to be to harsh if you disagree with the views of myself or others as we would all like to gain knowledge from this site .....knowledge is power.
I had a "revelation" over the Summer that has since altered the entire make up of my life. One morning I woke up and decided that I was no longer going to go through life depressed, loathing in self pity, angry, naive, deceived, mistreated, unloved, and lied to. So, what did I do with such a life changing thought? WELL, I told my husband of 1 year I wanted a divorce, reunited with an old boyfriend from high school, and went on to complete my Master's degree.
The separation occurred in July 2010. Since then, I'm happily separated from my "husband" and am happily in love with my boyfriend of almost 5 months. Many people are quick to judge at this point or perhaps even earlier in your reading. I want to know something before you judge me and tell me all that is wrong, according to the bible, with this: how does it feel, ladies, when you are lied to daily by someone you "love"? This could be your child lying daily to you about their drug usage or about being abstinent. Again, I cannot stress enough that this blog's purpose is for you to find yourself in this crazy thing I call "My Life."
With these "revelations" and as I enter the new year I notice that the biblical "Revelations" is happening before my eyes! I'd love to know your thoughts/comments on this statement. I feel our government is covering up the real reason for the deaths of hundreds of birds not only across the United States but around the world.
As I am only vaguely familiar with other religions, cultures, and beliefs; I am always happy to discover and learn more daily. Please, if you have any views or comments to share don't hesitate. I'd love to hear what you have to say.
As a humanist, I'm more liable to define your moment this past summer as an epiphany than a revelation. Here's why - a revelation implies the need for one who reveals information, but an epiphany can be defined as "a sudden, intuitive perception of, or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something." Maybe your ex is the one who had the revelation after you told him how you were feeling. ;) I only share this in response to your comment about getting to know other cultures, but it's not that important. What is important is that you are clearly attempting to live your life in a way that reduces needless human suffering, which what Humanists really believe in. I am proud to call you my friend and I wish you much love this year!
ReplyDeleteAhh my friend...I am proud to be held to the same esteem as yourself in the group of Humanist. It is a great responsibility we have as humans in that we are at the top of the food chain (or are we???....another topic for another day). I still have my struggles, have no doubt, but I would like to "reduce needless human suffering", as you so perfectly articulated it. Having been through enough of what I believe to be "suffering", I would like to share my journey and learn as much as I can with you all along the way. I too am proud to call you my friend~ I wish you much love this year as well!
ReplyDeleteNow, epiphany is the correct word and defines the experience perfectly. I literally awoke from a restful night's sleep (the first of few in months). When I awoke the thought went through my head....I don't have to be miserable...NO...I SURE DON'T! And you know what...I'm NOT going to continue to be miserable. It was at that time that I began to plan when and what I was going to say to my husband when I told him I wanted a divorce. (This is the very short version of it...and at the time I was taking those hard programming classes in grad school.)
ReplyDeleteMy ex may have had a revelation: as defined by dictionary.com, "something revealed or disclosed, esp. a striking disclosure, as of something not before realized." Yeah...home boy didn't realize I was serious after all the lies he told me, times he's been caught with his hand in the cookie jar, and talks we DID have...that I really would not stay and "piggy back" him around the rest of my life while he was deceitful and did not withhold his wedding vows.
I heart you!!!!
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