1. Were you raised in a particular religious faith? - My family was never really religious. Methodist is the church that we went to on special occasions. Some Sundays my mother and I would go. I have noticed that there are no Methodist churches in any of the places in Canada that I have been. I wonder if "United" is what we call United Methodist.
2. Do you still practice that faith? Why or why not? - Nope. I do not believe in the bible at all really. I think the stories are nice, a great guide to learn and live by, but I do not believe it was factual. Maybe based on some historical facts, but much of it just a way to control the masses. It is very well known that the bible has been changed many times to fit the ruler of the day. Kind of like playing telephone as a child. The story gets pretty diluted when you get to the end. It is not the religion I doubt, but the book. I think all religions try to explain the unknown and what we go through in life. I am certain that we are more than physical beings, but that any guide that advocates the roles of men vs. women etc. instead of guiding you to enjoy your free will is just not for me.
3. What do you think happens after death? - I believe that some of us are reborn immediately to learn more life lessons. Our next life is a direct reflection on how we lived the previous one. I also believe that some spirits lose their way and that is why we have "ghosts".
4. What is your favorite religious ritual (participating in or just observing)? - I find that meditation is the best. I also enjoy Christmas for the spirit of it.
5. Do you believe people are basically good? - Yes. We just notice the bad ones more.
I am 29 years old. Not old, but old enough to have found myself by now. I haven't. I am still living for others, still putting myself of the back-burner while life passes me by. It is not fair to me and in turn, it is not fair to the people that care about me the most.
I had a revelation yesterday. In the midst of the chaos, eggs on the floor and the broken plate shattered at my feet, it is time to deal with me. Deal with my wants and needs and to stop settling.
Danielle is important. I have to keep telling myself that. I need to stop backing down and stand up for what I want and need. Will this hurt some feelings? Maybe. Will this change my life? Definitely. Is it worth it? Hell yeah.
