we’re educated
to question, wonder
examine critically
~
no longer fearing
hidden truths
behind sacred words
~
I’m learning
to love compassionately
to accept
what I don’t understand
~
wide open
my heart, my eyes
acknowledging
my blindness
~
and that
is okay
~
I’m doubting my way to salvation
~
Image: Geo Sans
Geo Sans 
‘I’m doubting my way to salvation’…what a perfect line, I can so relate to that. Brilliant! :)
thanks
~
doubt, anger
has a power
when we’re open
to learn and use it
Doubting my way to salvation as well, Geo. It is quite the journey.
Me too! There seems to be a lot of us doubting – and wondering. But might be a good thing in the long run – it’s good to use our brains and not let others dictate stories to them! :D
the gift
of intellect
allows us
to choose
~
our choices
define
differences
between
good
evil
~
learning to love
endless hues
between
beautiful symphonic colours
acknowledging infinite spaces
between
polar opposites
“learning to love endless hues
between beautiful symphonic colours
acknowledging infinite spaces
between polar opposites”
OOOOO….I like that…it’s always the spaces in between that really give definition.
You know…you could probably retire, making t-shirts and bumper stickers with that anthem of a last line….just saying
last line meaning….”I’m doubting my way to salvation” it’s just about perfect
the pot of gold
under symphonic colours…;P
Why God or Why a God
why
~
not ?
Doubt expands our horizon…..we engage a demand for more clarification…..a desire for greater depth. Spiritual effort should not be about outcomes, i.e. “salvation”, et al. The pursuit of salvation, perfect afterlife, and so on are self-centered and undermine the purpose of spiritual advancement. We need a clear understanding of our responsibility to each other and Creation.
always open
always learning
~
thanks for sharing
Wonderful words and words I can so easily relate to.
thanks
for reading
reflecting
commenting
I have questioned whether there even was “God” as terrible things unfold before my eyes and happen in my life. I am thankful He allows me to be weak, to question, when I doubt. I know I am but His child. And some things happen which I am not privy to know the reason why, for now. God has given me the understanding that I must have patience, above all.
personal thesis
~
exploring
emotive complexity
of doubt
~
lost wonder
within realms of
faith
knowledge
critical thinking
~
follow
the
breadcrumbs
Once I began to doubt, the path became clearer…
Once I accepted doubt, life became easier…
When I finally left faith behind, and accepted logic and science, life became meaningful and worth sticking around for….
no template
~
everyone
finds their own way
to their own
place
~
at their own
time
At first I thought that last humdinger of a line was the most resonant-it’s so powerful. But upon rereading, I realize that it is trumped, for me, “wide open/my heart….” Or perhaps they are the same….thank you for the food for thought and heart. Xo
open hearts
~
trumps all
Brought Sagan (Carl) to mind–right up my alley-
my mind
orbits
wondering
beyond
~
little
pale blue dots
Many minds
Do not see
How doubt
Engenders
Wonder.
settings
~
sparks
as thousands of tiny leaves
are poised to wake
new
but known
by the sky
organic life
~
perceptually
present in
reciprocal dialogue
“A whisper has never echoed such vast space” ….
such
vast
~
space
Good questions to ponder here, Geo. Did you do the gestural drawing?
thank you
and
~
Yes
As a ‘non believer’ I like to interpret your title as Why a God? Your piece is equally as powerful for me, only the salvation is different.
thank you
~
maybe god
is an interpretation
~
both
collective
and
personal