Hi Ronnie, your wonderful essay somehow got lost in the land of email. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I pretty much severed religion from my life decades ago after being raised a Catholic. I have never read the bible, if you can believe that. It's crazy to me that so much pain and suffering, anger and hatred have existed and still exist in the name of one religion or another by people who cling to rigid belief systems and just can't accept the beliefs of others. Can't we all just get along? Love with all of our hearts? It sounds so simple, doesn't it?
It's such an interesting time of disclosure, and yet, on the other hand, a rush by many to sign up to the dogma of it all. I guess one man/woman's dogma is another's faith. IDK if I'm making one iota of sense. :)
Love your musings, Ronnie, as you try to figure out life's deep questions. Like Katie said below, "You offer us a beacon of deep wisdom with a touch of mischievous humor." You have a wonderful, honest, guileless quality about you. XO
Barbara! I'm just seeing this comment of yours now on Apr. 20th. Thank you so much for all your kind words. And just so you know, I have always admired your honesty and courage to speak your truth freely in your essays and your comments. I think you inspired me to do the same. And the good news is that I don't think either one of us is done yet! lol
As far as what you say about all the pain and suffering, anger and hatred...Of course, I totally agree, but they have also acted as an inspiration for me. I couldn't help thinking, "WTF" (what's this for? or the other meaning, whichever you prefer) lol I just thought to myself, "something's rotten in Denmark" for sure, to be causing such distress in our society, because I know instinctively, that the majority of people deep down would much rather "all just get along, and love with all their hearts," so I'm going to look into it. Time to get my shovel out again!
Thanks again, Barbara. I'm so glad I found your comment. xoxo
Where else would I read about the gnostic gospels and The Jeffersons in a single essay??? I love how you narrate your archeological dig for us! It sure connects a lot of dots in a compelling way. Your point makes sense! You offer us a beacon of deep wisdom with a touch mischievous humor to keep us company as we wade through dense and dark times. It feels like we are slowly recognizing that we are the second coming and you’re right there to high five us as we do!🙌
Thank you, Katie. And who else would call attention to my writing about the Gnostic gospels and The Jeffersons in a single essay??? You make me laugh, but I'm glad that my point made sense. It's a real challenge these days to make sense out of anything that's going on, but I'm convinced that's part of the plot. It's good to know that you sense we are beginning to come out of our stupor and finally become who we've always been. I see you as a mirror of that way of being. I'm grateful for you, and all these other lovely people who took the time to read and comment. We are all definitely in this together, movin' on up to that delux apartment in the sky. lol
Ronnie, there is nothing better than seeing something old through the eyes of someone new. You bring so much vitality and excitement -- it's infectious!
I love that your word is "recognition," especially given how much recognition you provide for others. 🤗 I also love the humorous asides, courtesy of your mother. Apple don't fall far from the tree, I'm guessin'.
Keep digging and sharing, digging and sharing. What else can we do but that? LOVE YOU! xox M
Yikes! Thanks so much for this wonderful comment, Mary. I was feeling a little embarrassed to admit that I hadn't investigated this subject a lot sooner in my life, but you turned that into something positive. You have such an ability to look on the bright side. I'm glad you got a kick out of my crazy mother's favorite sayings. Thanks for mentioning her.
OK then, "digging and sharing," I'm on it!! LOVE YOU too. xox
Great message and I fully concur. It's definitely about recognizing, remembering and reawakening to who we really are. 3 decades ago (give or take) I spent time on the Nag Hammadi scripts when I realized the process of putting together the bible included exclusion when that suited the church. Yes, managing perception has been going on a long time.
I remember coming across some Gregg Braden videos where he covers this subject as well.
Many truths hidden, and likely the key one is who we are in relation to God/Source. It's a truly exciting if disruptive time!
Love where your journey is taking you. Thanks for sharing! Very Best to you, friend. XOXO
Hi Kathleen, it's good to hear from you, and to find out that you too found this subject worth investigating. 3 decades ago! Like I told Tereza, I'm late to this party for sure. lol but fortunately, it doesn't matter. This is my journey, as you say, and I landed here now. Right?
That's interesting that you were inspired to look into this when you realized that we hadn't been given the full story, and that the church had been managing our perception. I love the way you think, Kathleen, and tell me, what do you know about "who we are in relation to God/Source." Don't keep it to yourself. lol
I will check out Gregg Braden on this subject. Thanks.
I read the Nag Hammadi back in the 90's... I liked the Gospel of Thomas in particular.
And yes, I've had that feeling that some number of really big truths are being withheld and/or hidden!! And not all of them are Good, so we've got our work cut out for us, eh.
Hi Jaan, nice to "see" you too. I've been out of the loop for a while due to a back pain issue which kept me preoccupied for a few months. Thanks for still reading my "stuff." This is definitely an interesting topic that requires lots of study. It's good to see that others like you have delved into it too. I'm glad to see that you are still knocking around "the stacks." Best regards.
For my book OMGdess, I have a chapter started called Egyptian Gnostics. It turns out (although I haven't read anyone else who's made this connection) that the location of Nag Hammadi on the Nile was first Sashesh, the priestess scribes of the cow goddess Baat. The gnostics are three millennium later. They weren't all the same people or doctrine. So I agree that they're very intriguing and I'm looking forward to diving more into them.
Recognition of other people is something you do so well, Ronnie. I can see why that's your word!
Hi Tereza, thanks for the input. I followed the links to some of your writings on this subject and found them very interesting. I'm kind of 'late to the party' expressing my interest, but better late than never, as they say. I've always had my doubts about a lot of what was taught to me by the church, but back then I didn't know where else to look for answers.
In the 90s I used to listen to the radio program "Coast to Coast" with George Noory late at night where he discussed some of these "far out" issues like the Nag Hammadi scriptures. I was really intrigued.
But you are quite the thinker, if not a little "far out" there yourself lol. But you pose some great questions.
Thanks for your nice remark at the end of your comment.
Hi Ronnie, your wonderful essay somehow got lost in the land of email. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I pretty much severed religion from my life decades ago after being raised a Catholic. I have never read the bible, if you can believe that. It's crazy to me that so much pain and suffering, anger and hatred have existed and still exist in the name of one religion or another by people who cling to rigid belief systems and just can't accept the beliefs of others. Can't we all just get along? Love with all of our hearts? It sounds so simple, doesn't it?
It's such an interesting time of disclosure, and yet, on the other hand, a rush by many to sign up to the dogma of it all. I guess one man/woman's dogma is another's faith. IDK if I'm making one iota of sense. :)
Love your musings, Ronnie, as you try to figure out life's deep questions. Like Katie said below, "You offer us a beacon of deep wisdom with a touch of mischievous humor." You have a wonderful, honest, guileless quality about you. XO
Barbara! I'm just seeing this comment of yours now on Apr. 20th. Thank you so much for all your kind words. And just so you know, I have always admired your honesty and courage to speak your truth freely in your essays and your comments. I think you inspired me to do the same. And the good news is that I don't think either one of us is done yet! lol
As far as what you say about all the pain and suffering, anger and hatred...Of course, I totally agree, but they have also acted as an inspiration for me. I couldn't help thinking, "WTF" (what's this for? or the other meaning, whichever you prefer) lol I just thought to myself, "something's rotten in Denmark" for sure, to be causing such distress in our society, because I know instinctively, that the majority of people deep down would much rather "all just get along, and love with all their hearts," so I'm going to look into it. Time to get my shovel out again!
Thanks again, Barbara. I'm so glad I found your comment. xoxo
I try, Ronnie (to speak my truth freely.) And I feel honored to have inspired you to do the same. Happy shoveling! Done with love, no doubt. 🩷
Where else would I read about the gnostic gospels and The Jeffersons in a single essay??? I love how you narrate your archeological dig for us! It sure connects a lot of dots in a compelling way. Your point makes sense! You offer us a beacon of deep wisdom with a touch mischievous humor to keep us company as we wade through dense and dark times. It feels like we are slowly recognizing that we are the second coming and you’re right there to high five us as we do!🙌
Thank you, Katie. And who else would call attention to my writing about the Gnostic gospels and The Jeffersons in a single essay??? You make me laugh, but I'm glad that my point made sense. It's a real challenge these days to make sense out of anything that's going on, but I'm convinced that's part of the plot. It's good to know that you sense we are beginning to come out of our stupor and finally become who we've always been. I see you as a mirror of that way of being. I'm grateful for you, and all these other lovely people who took the time to read and comment. We are all definitely in this together, movin' on up to that delux apartment in the sky. lol
Ronnie, there is nothing better than seeing something old through the eyes of someone new. You bring so much vitality and excitement -- it's infectious!
I love that your word is "recognition," especially given how much recognition you provide for others. 🤗 I also love the humorous asides, courtesy of your mother. Apple don't fall far from the tree, I'm guessin'.
Keep digging and sharing, digging and sharing. What else can we do but that? LOVE YOU! xox M
Yikes! Thanks so much for this wonderful comment, Mary. I was feeling a little embarrassed to admit that I hadn't investigated this subject a lot sooner in my life, but you turned that into something positive. You have such an ability to look on the bright side. I'm glad you got a kick out of my crazy mother's favorite sayings. Thanks for mentioning her.
OK then, "digging and sharing," I'm on it!! LOVE YOU too. xox
Hello my friend!!
Your essay is powerful!
Yes, I agree we are on the brink of a new day!!
I need time to digest and I want to do it slowly...like savoring a delicious dessert.
Thank you for baring your soul journey and your "Super power!" We will guard it with respect and integrity.
Carry on,
Diana
Thanks, Diana, you are way too kind. Let me know what you think after you ponder it a bit.
I appreciate the encouragement and support.
Hi Ronnie!
Great message and I fully concur. It's definitely about recognizing, remembering and reawakening to who we really are. 3 decades ago (give or take) I spent time on the Nag Hammadi scripts when I realized the process of putting together the bible included exclusion when that suited the church. Yes, managing perception has been going on a long time.
I remember coming across some Gregg Braden videos where he covers this subject as well.
Many truths hidden, and likely the key one is who we are in relation to God/Source. It's a truly exciting if disruptive time!
Love where your journey is taking you. Thanks for sharing! Very Best to you, friend. XOXO
Hi Kathleen, it's good to hear from you, and to find out that you too found this subject worth investigating. 3 decades ago! Like I told Tereza, I'm late to this party for sure. lol but fortunately, it doesn't matter. This is my journey, as you say, and I landed here now. Right?
That's interesting that you were inspired to look into this when you realized that we hadn't been given the full story, and that the church had been managing our perception. I love the way you think, Kathleen, and tell me, what do you know about "who we are in relation to God/Source." Don't keep it to yourself. lol
I will check out Gregg Braden on this subject. Thanks.
I read the Nag Hammadi back in the 90's... I liked the Gospel of Thomas in particular.
And yes, I've had that feeling that some number of really big truths are being withheld and/or hidden!! And not all of them are Good, so we've got our work cut out for us, eh.
Nice to "see" you, Ronnie! xo xo
Hi Jaan, nice to "see" you too. I've been out of the loop for a while due to a back pain issue which kept me preoccupied for a few months. Thanks for still reading my "stuff." This is definitely an interesting topic that requires lots of study. It's good to see that others like you have delved into it too. I'm glad to see that you are still knocking around "the stacks." Best regards.
I'm glad that you're staying true to your path, Ronnie, wherever it leads.
I've done a lot of research on the Nag Hammadi, especially the Gospel of Philip. I was writing a book called Revolutionary Mystics and How to Become ONE. I posted the first two essays, I'm not sure if you were reading me back then: https://thirdparadigm.substack.com/p/revolutionary-mystics-and-how-to and https://thirdparadigm.substack.com/p/the-genesis-of-the-dysfunctional.
For my book OMGdess, I have a chapter started called Egyptian Gnostics. It turns out (although I haven't read anyone else who's made this connection) that the location of Nag Hammadi on the Nile was first Sashesh, the priestess scribes of the cow goddess Baat. The gnostics are three millennium later. They weren't all the same people or doctrine. So I agree that they're very intriguing and I'm looking forward to diving more into them.
Recognition of other people is something you do so well, Ronnie. I can see why that's your word!
Hi Tereza, thanks for the input. I followed the links to some of your writings on this subject and found them very interesting. I'm kind of 'late to the party' expressing my interest, but better late than never, as they say. I've always had my doubts about a lot of what was taught to me by the church, but back then I didn't know where else to look for answers.
In the 90s I used to listen to the radio program "Coast to Coast" with George Noory late at night where he discussed some of these "far out" issues like the Nag Hammadi scriptures. I was really intrigued.
But you are quite the thinker, if not a little "far out" there yourself lol. But you pose some great questions.
Thanks for your nice remark at the end of your comment.
Haha, I will readily claim 'far out' for myself. ;-)
I love it love it love it and thank you thank you thank you🙏🙏🙏😻
And thank YOU very much, Kay, for reading my essay and for this very "generous" comment.
And thank YOU! very much, Kay, for this very generous comment. You made my day!