To: K-list
Recieved: 2001/11/03 16:58
Subject: Re: [K-list] Check it out
From: felix
On 2001/11/03 16:58, felix posted thus to the K-list: Hi Paul,
Would you not have to represent the epitomy of these principles in your own
person? Have you considered asking Tony to co-moderate the group for the
purpose of balance?
Good luck on your adventure,
felix
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Perner" <ravensdawnATnospamearthlink.net> > Hi gang,
>
> As you know, I put up a small web site to anchor
> a support group for people who've had spontaneous
> awakenings while recovering from addictions.
>
> Yesterday I wrote sort of a manifesto to give the
> group identity. It's not a list of rules (yuk) or guidelines.
> It's just seven general statements reflecting (hopefully)
> the freedoms and aspirations of people who've had
> a similar journey. It's written in 12 step type language.
>
> It would be presumptuous of me to slap to manifesto
> down a gospel for the group (Ravens and Doves), so
> I tried to be as general as possible. I love to get some
> opinions from the K list.
>
> Anyway, here 'tis:
>
> ***************************************
>
> - -Having had a transformative spiritual experience,
> we find these suggested approaches to be progressive
> and appropriate.
>
> 1. To consider with an open mind, all possible explanations
> for extraordinary phenomenon, including those that may
> challenge our beliefs.
>
> 2. With the same open mind, consider and respect Eastern,
> Western, aboriginal, existential and all other approaches to
> life and eternity.
>
> 3. As we gain a clearer definition of our Higher or Inner
> Power, we find that understanding is based on perspective,
> and as perspective changes with the seasons, so understanding
> should grow and change alike.
>
> 4. We should never boast about our spontaneous awakenings,
> become arrogant, elitist or proselytize religion or mysticism.
> Our experiences are best shared quietly and only when
> appropriate.
>
> 5. Recognizing our natural gifts and talents, we will do what
> we can, when we can, with what we have to help others
> heal and nurture those gifts in those around us.
>
> 6. We will be unafraid to explore, apply and develop
> new directions for recovery without risking the well being
> of those who still suffer.
>
> 7. As we reach for balance and a lifestyle of effortless
> appropriate action, we will also let go, let our hair down
> and express ourselves through innovative work,
> unconditional love and the creative arts. In doing this
> we can dance and stumble with grace, laughing at
> ourselves as we take another step, humbly in the
> miraculous presence of a dynamic, living universe.
>
> ****************************************
>
> Thanks for reading. If any K folk want to join the
> list, your more than welcome. It's very quiet as
> there's only ten people on it.
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RavensAndDoves
>
> Wishing You All a Serendipitous Saturday Night,
>
> Paul http://www.kundalini-gateway.org
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