Note to reader: If you aren’t Pagan or spiritual you probably will not understand this post, however I need to write it for myself. Sorry in advance to anyone I offend.
Dear reader I just got off the phone with my friend Janet and I helped her with a spiritual situation she was having.
For me this really reaffirmed to me personally that I am supposed to help people find whatever faith that works for them, It also helped me see that I am on the right path.
I just have to take it one day at a time.
Please don’t apologize for having an opinion or a belief that is stated honestly and for the greatest good. It doesn’t matter if you offend anyone because you will regardless of what you say or do. I’m offended that you apologized . Stand behind what you say or do and live with authenticity. Be open to the opinions of others even when they disagree with yours. Change your mind in light of new information that resonates with your highest ideals. This is a grand experiment. Of course that’s my opinion but I will not apologize for expressing it. Blessed Be!
I apologized not for my faith or beliefs but to the readers I have who may be another faith and take my posts as believing that their faith is wrong.
Even though I don’t follow that faith I don’t think any faith is wrong. I just wanted to make sure people know that my posts are about me and my feelings they are normally not directed towards a person.
I am sorry I offended you, thank you for reading and your comment:)
I was making a tongue-in-cheek point that you shouldn’t worry about offending others if you are being honest and mindful. And even if I am offended, what would it matter? This is your truth at this time. Know that it will evolve and embrace the journey without apology.
Your sensitivity to the faiths of others is commendable. Your inclusiveness is a breath of fresh air. All I am suggesting is that you make no apologies for speaking your truth. You have as much right to your perspective as any other practitioner.
Others are quick to offend when they perceive that your opinion differs from theirs, even when you are speaking respectfully. They use this sense of outrage to bully others into silence or agreement. This is something I find terribly offensive.
Your response indicates that not offending others is important to you. You are vigilant in your respect for the beliefs of others. You may find this approach inhibits you from saying what needs to be said. You may be denying one of your readers something of immense value by this constant vigilance.
You can always add a caveat to your blog posts: “This blog comments from the perspective of a Pagan and should be viewed in that context. This perspective does not intend to diminish or devalue the belief systems of others and encourages respectful and honest dialogue from other perspectives.”
What you do is up to you. How you handle it is up to you. I am dealing with my own issues of how society silences women using disapproval and by taking offense. When I saw your post apologizing before you had even said your peace, I felt a need to comment on it and meant you no disrespect.
I wish you the very best in every endeavor.
Blessed Be
I just want to have more inclusion for people of any faith and I feel personally that if I want this it has to start with me.
I will consider posting my caveats differently. I will also try my best to always post my feelings. I just don’t want to get jumped on for certain things. I have had very bad issues with this online in the past(personally and based on my opinions or beliefs) not on this blog, so I am very careful.
Thank you for what you’ve said, it has helped me. I hope you will read my posts again in the future. I wish you the same blessings: ).
Blessed Be