Meeting summary for ChatPeople AfterChat Zoom (06/14/2024)
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| Quick recap | |
| The group discussed the importance of combining different perspectives, community, and collective care in their spiritual journeys. They also delved into the nature of religion, the need for openness and dialogue in understanding different belief systems, and the potential of intentional communities to combat individual challenges. Personal stories and experiences were shared, with a focus on the power of positivity, gratitude, and the guidance of spiritual forces. | |
| Next steps | |
| • Shannon will share the link of the woman who practices ascended masters in the chat. | |
| • Shannon will invite Livvy, Connie Baxter Morrow, and Andrew Cameron Bailey to participate in the Sparkling Conversations of Earth Stock in August. | |
| Summary | |
| Appreciation, Unity, and Collective Care | |
| Shannon expressed her appreciation for the group's contributions and emphasized the importance of combining different perspectives to find common ground. She suggested a metaphorical blending of medicines to unify their approaches. Gloria shared a poem by Robert about a person who appreciates the beauty left by others in a field. Both speakers encouraged the idea of collective care and appreciation for each other's efforts. | |
| Community, Spirituality, and Secularism Discussion | |
| Gloria highlighted the importance of community and how it functions regardless of external circumstances. Shannon agreed with Gloria's sentiment and expressed her appreciation for the discussion. He also mentioned his experience with different Christian denominations and his eventual shift towards a more secular practice that he found conducive to spiritual development through empirical wisdom and knowledge. | |
| Personal Insights and Spiritual Journeys | |
| Bruce and Shannon initiated a discussion where Michael shared his personal insights from the week's journey, emphasizing the importance of facilitating and holding space. Shannon revealed her interest in using these insights for an upcoming Earth Stock Festival. The team also shared personal stories about their spiritual journeys, with Gloria's strength and resilience, Judy's direct experiences with the divine, and Marilyn's connection with nature and animals being highlighted. The conversation concluded with Marilyn relating a poem about the winged energy of delight to the team's personal experiences and their collective service. | |
| Overcoming Challenges for Enlightenment Progression | |
| She emphasized the importance of overcoming challenges to achieve enlightenment and encouraged the members to strive for intricate and subtle relationships. Marilyn also shared a poem by Roka, which she found inspiring, and discussed its relevance to the group's evolution, likening it to a spiral rather than a hierarchical linear progression. The Nautilus image, brought up by Laurie, was also discussed as a representation of this sacred geometry. | |
| Mormon Faith and Fossilized Terminology | |
| During the meeting, a question was raised in the chat about the validity of the Mormon faith. Bob, a Mormon, responded by stating that his religion has been misunderstood in American history. This led to a discussion about the difference between petrified and fossilized, as Stanley and Shannon clarified the terminology. | |
| Video Clarity, Presentation, and Religion | |
| There was a discussion about the clarity of video and audio during a recent presentation, with Stanley attempting to resolve technical issues. Michael noted that both presenters were clear, with Shannon suggesting that Gloria's presentation was even clearer. The conversation then shifted to a philosophical discussion about the nature of religion, with Stanley asserting that all religions are made up and part of a greater entity. Shannon agreed but expanded by explaining that different religions were created by different groups of people based on their experiences and beliefs. She also highlighted the significant impact these religions have had on people's lives. | |
| Aligning Faith With Truth and Goodness | |
| Shannon and Robert discussed the idea of repairing and aligning their faith traditions with truth and goodness, a concept Robert referred to as "Go to Kinesia". Robert gave examples of how this concept has been applied in various religions, including the Latter Day Saints, and emphasized the importance of understanding and learning from other belief systems. Pati, another participant, shared her exploration of various religious paths and how they influenced her perspectives. She mentioned a book by Jesuit priest Anthony Demelo that significantly impacted her view of the Bible, emphasizing its heart-opening message rather than its dogmatic interpretation. Pati also mentioned an encounter with Marina de Silva, Brazil's Minister of the Environment, who shared her personal experience of being healed by a minister in the Amazon forest. | |
| Spiritual Journey and Interfaith Understanding | |
| Pati shared their spiritual journey and beliefs, emphasizing the importance of connection with the Great Spirit and the concept of the 4th way taught by Gurdjieff. Pati also discussed their observations of various religions in Brazil and highlighted the need for understanding and respect. Robert concurred with Pati on the importance of listening with an open heart and mind to other people's perspectives, perceptions, and narratives. He stressed the need to be charitable, loving, and inquisitive, and encouraged everyone to avoid labeling different religions as cults or crazy. | |
| Exploring Ascended Masters and Religious Experiences | |
| Robert emphasized the importance of openness and dialogue in learning about other religions, sharing his positive experiences with students of different faiths. He also spoke about a meaningful experience with a former student. Pati shared her unexpected encounter with a woman associated with the ascended masters, which led her to participate in their daily prayers. Shannon expressed astonishment at the presence of this woman in Pati's peaceful setting and noted the historical figures believed to be ascended masters, expressing a desire for more people to become channelors for these masters. Pati mentioned that the woman she met is currently in France on a pilgrimage related to Mary Magdalene. | |
| Religion, Addiction, and Personal Experiences | |
| Marilyn shared her personal story about how the Mormon Church had helped her daughter overcome addiction and attempted suicide 25 years ago. She expressed her gratitude towards the church for their humanitarian efforts and emphasized the importance of religions becoming more alive and responsive to people's needs. Shannon, Robert, and Livvy also participated in the discussion, sharing their own spiritual beliefs and experiences. Livvy expressed appreciation for the open-mindedness and diversity of perspectives in the group. | |
| Partnership, Indigenous Teachings, and Intentional Communities | |
| Livvy expressed her belief in the importance of partnership between masculine and feminine energies for the creation of a harmonious new earth and shared her appreciation for the teachings of indigenous elders. She also recommended the book "The Trust Frequency" by Connie and Andrew. Shannon then proposed the idea of creating intentional communities as a way to combat the challenges individuals are facing. The group seemed to agree on the power of positivity and gratitude, with Shannon emphasizing the importance of Mom's guidance and Stanley encouraging the recognition of goodness in all things. | |
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