Re: Genetic diseases

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TerriLynne wrote:

> Hi Don, Carol, et al,

> I want to make a comment on the difficulty over genetic diseases. As I

> understand it, this list is not a religious list, and perhaps this

> subject

> has made people uncomfortable because of the clash in beliefs rather than

> because of any other feelings.

>

> I for one believe that people are born with disabilities for various

> reasons. Speaking physically, it may have been environmental factors,

> among

> other possibilities. Speaking religiously, I believe that we all knew

> before

> we came to this earth what challenges we would be facing, and I

> believe that

> we all agreed to those challenges, whether they were a difficult

> family, a

> physical disability, etc.

>

> Unfortunately, on this earth, nothing is perfect. Sometimes,

> individuals may

> be responsible, but more often, as I see it, it is due to a coming

> together

> of multiple occurrences. According to my beliefs, (and we can all

> state our

> own beliefs, right?) we came to animperfect earth to grow spiritually as

> well as physically. Our imperfections, both physical and spiritual,

> give us

> many opportunities to grow and improve, both physically and spiritually.

>

> I have a disability. I believe that I agreed to it before I came to this

> earth.

>

> Now that is my belief, and on this list, as I understand it, we don't

> try to

> push our beliefs on others, we believe that we are each choosing our own

> path. So your belief may not match mine, or mine may not match

> Doe's,

> but it is okay. And we need to be careful to not cause emotional pain

> to one

> another because of our separate beliefs.

>

> I hope that I have written this clearly enough that it says what I

> want it

> to say. And I truly desire that I have stepped on no toes, injured no

> feelings. I am just sorry that Carol was hurt by exchanges on the

> list, and

> want to extend my best wishe to Carol and to any others who were

> discomforted by the exchange.

>

> I love this list, and I love all of the people on the list. I am so

> grateful

> for the great information shared with us all. I so appreciate Suzie's and

> Don's great knowledge. Thank you both, so much.

>

> And, BTW, may I ask about ? I have been meaning to do so for weeks. I

> have been feeling so worried about him. Last post I saw, he had a

> headache,

> there were a few notes of concern, and then nothing. Have I missed a

> message

> somewhere? I loved his great contributions to the list.

>

> Anyway, Love you all, and I just want the best for each of us and for the

> list. It is such a blessing to so many, and I don't want anyone to feel

> driven away.

>

> TerriLynne Pomeroy

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Hi TerriLynne,

No stepping on toes. We all have our beliefs, true. It is very difficult

to draw a line separating spiritual beliefs (not religious beliefs) and

health and even political hoopla and health. I am not trying to shove my

beliefs onto anyone. That is not my intent. I have voiced my belief, it

is a spiritual belief as opposed to a religious belief but has much to

do with health. We all choose our beliefs and how we wish to accept

anothers. Everything is about choice. All of it. And each and everyone

of us is free to choose what ever we wish. No, this is not a religious

list but beliefs are part of us (not necessarily religious beliefs but

spiritual beliefs, there is a difference) and I have no problem with

others stating their beliefs as it relates to health and spiritual

growth. The two are very much intertwined. You cannot have one without

the other. And before this opens into a debate about religion as opposed

to spirituality let me state that religion, aka organized religion, is

based in dogma. This is not a negative statement. It is a fact.

Spirituality is what the leaders of each of these religions experienced

for himself. Others made a religion out of it based on what this person

experienced, saw, or came to understand. It is that persons truth and

not your own. Spirituality is finding your own truth about it all. It is

yours and yours alone.

I am glad you love this list and the people on it. I love this list and

everyone on it. I am always saddened to see someone leave out of anger

or misunderstandings. I am glad that you are here and I do thoroughly

enjoy your insights and what you have to share with us. I have no wish

to have anyone choose to have their feelings hurt. But I cannot control

what others choose. I am very sorry that we, as humans, do tend to allow

ourselves to be upset over anothers remarks or statements. I guess that

is part of free will and our right to choose every thought and action we

wish to experience. It is all part of learning for we are all teachers

for each other.

, good question, I have not heard from him either and just emailed

him. I do pray that all is well with him. I am guessing that he is just

being very busy at present.

Thank you for your kind concern TerriLynne. It is very much appreciated

and your kind words are very much welcome as is your spirituality and

your health concerns.

Peace be with you TerriLynne and I do hope that I did not confuse anyone

and I really hope that nobody chooses to take offense to my comments.

--

Peace, love and light,

Don " Quai " Eitner

" Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal

and wakes in man. "

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