Questions Never Posted
Some questioners just won’t post. No matter what, they won’t. Why is that? I don’t mean that anyone has to do anything they don’t want to, but I don’t quite understand why they wouldn’t want to. What keeps someone back from such an opportunity?
Anyway, here is one of those great questions from a dear person who wouldn’t post:
Dear Gloria, thank you so much for these wonderful, moving messages !!! Lately, I've been having this question in my mind, and I just recently thought I'd ask you. When, or at what point, do you think God became such a purely loving God, as opposed to the ancient Kabbalistic, Biblical etc. God, who seemingly did a lot of judgment, punishment and much "strictness?" (Although, in Kabbalah it is said at another point, that God neither punishes nor rewards.) Perhaps you can help enlighten me from your perspective in this regard.
Thank you so much.
Dear One,
To my heart, God never was anything but a purely loving God. He never was judgment, punishment, strictness.
I would go along with the Kaballah where it says that God neither punishes nor rewards, although God certainly does bless us.
My understanding of God is that He doesn’t single out any one of us. He loves and blesses us all. Therefore, how could He reward one more than another? If He did, then He would be favoring some of us and leaving out others, and I can’t believe that God would do that.
God has said in a Heavenletter that punishment doesn't work anyway.
Of course, when we try to describe God and His attributes, we get into a circle of questions. So, the next question is:
If God neither punishes nor rewards, how is it that some of us, from our perception, are more fortunate than others and others seemingly less fortunate?
Santhan once said an interesting thing. It was something like this. “All the people in the world that you feel sorry for because of the life they lead, its poverty, perhaps, how do you know that they are not feeling sorry for you?
Comments
Dearest Gloria,
If posting were easier, I think more people would post. Perhaps it is going to be easy on the new website. It is already very easy here on the blog. In the past, when you have suggested that I post something I have found doing it frustrating and time-consuming. I, however, only rarely visit the forum--perhaps it has been easy for forum regulars.
Perhaps all questions people have that might result in something you think should be posted should of necessary come to you through the forum or blog setting, so that posting the questions and the answers you write would be easy for you. If a question comes through another channel, you could ask the questioner to resubmit it before you spend the time answering it in a format that is not easy to post.
Questions that are by nature confidential--these are the ones people pay for I think-- could come through another channel and it would be understood by the questioner and by you that however wonderful the answer, there would be no public posting.
Perhaps it is your sense that we are all One, the awareness God is daily blessing us with, that is the source of your feeling that everything good should be shared with everyone else? Many of us aren't there yet in practice, although we understand the idea. Perhaps we are resisting it. What do you think?
Anyway, I am hopeful that the new website will lead to more fulfillment of this desire of yours!
Thanking God for you this morning, with love, Margaret
Dear Margaret, this is such a beautiful and thoughtful response. You are making me think.
Yes, we want it to be easy for everyone to post. I'm a non-techno person, and I know very well the frustration of trying to post and being met with obstacles at every turn. I've been there more times than I like to think of.
The new forum, which is on the website now, is easier to post on. I find it easier to find existing topics as well.
Not only is it easier for me personally to post rather than email an individual sender, it's also much easier reading for me on the forum and this blog as well.
What I mean is that so many incredibly beautiful emails arrive, so touching, so sincere, so amazing, like ones about the day's Heavenletter, that I am overwhelmed emotionally. These are emails for God, not really for me. All the love and appreciation that pour in, as much as I love each email, they take their toll on me.
I think that reading the same words on the internet will not overwhelm me so much. In my Inbox, the emails are like a laser penetrating my heart. On the internet, the energy is disbursed and goes out in many directions, and I can have the happiness and not the overwhelm.
As you point out so well, Margaret, it is not only a question of my personal preference.
When someone has something wonderful to say, I think it kinda has to be shared. I suppose it's like money or a delicious pie -- you can't just keep it all to yourself.
Obviously, the positivity is not wasted on me, but when the same words can also reach and inspire a hundred people or three hundred or ten thousand at the same time, isn't that better?
The emails I'm talking about are like beautiful Heavenletters themselves. They are too good to be sent to one person. They are like blessings. Let the beautiful blessings go out to bless all. I think there's a responsibility.
Someday soon too I simply will not be able to personally answer emails. I don't like the idea of having automatic responses. And I don't really like the idea of a volunteer coming in here and responding -- that becomes almost the same as automatic responses. Too impersonal, I think.
There is nothing like a response from one human heart to another. Look how great all the responses on the forum and blog are. Look how happy your response made me, Margaret.
The truth is everyone is an emissary of Heavenletters.
God tells us again and again that we are not here for ourselves. Aren't we God's outreach?
I already see this happening, good people such as yourself taking responsibility for the forum and the blog too. I don't know how else to say it but taking responsibility, well, like you are the forum and the blog.
My feeling is that I am not to be needed for this. Heavereaders are.
After reading what you have written, I think when you are ready for things to work differently, Gloria, they will. This is another case of "my hut" perhaps? Love to you, Margaret
When something is very beautiful, amazing and breathtaking I think it's natural to want to share this with other persons. It's natural for me I mean, but each person has his or her own ways of thinking and feeling. Maybe what I want to share does not touch in the same way another person, each on just "picks up" what he feels most.
And, yes, God is Love, Pure Love. I did read somewhere:
"God doesn't really need to punish us, we are so very busy punishing us by ourselves.." It made me think!
a dear hug!
I think there are many reasons why some people don't post on the forum. Berit said it well when he mentioned how we each have our own way of thinking and feeling. Sometimes, we may not feel like our post is worthy of the larger audience or maybe we just feel intimidated by the idea. It's easier for me to write to one individual or a small group than it is to write to the masses. It feels more intimate and meaningful. For me, posting for everyone doesn't feel authentic or have the same wonderful energy as posting to one person. Is this beginning to sound like it's all about me and I need to get over myself? HHHMMMMMMMMMMMM. Perhaps that is your point...
Jo, you do post often, and they're always delightful, so my ranting doesn't apply to you, dear.
I sure don't want to draw a dividing line between the people who post and the people who don't! You're all wonderful and valued and friends. Today's Heavenletter #2337 What Difference Does a Difference Make? reminds us that it's better to point out what unifies us. Certainly, all of us who come here are united in our love for God.
Of course it's everyone's choice to post or not. I don't like anyone telling me what I ought to do! At the same time, we can always find a dozen reasons NOT to do something!
Margaret, what would your answer be to the lady's question about when God changed?
Margaret said, "Perhaps it is your sense that we are all One, the awareness God is daily blessing us with, that is the source of your feeling that everything good should be shared with everyone else? Many of us aren’t there yet in practice, although we understand the idea. Perhaps we are resisting it. What do you think?"
I think this is precisely the point. My answer to "When, or at what point, do you think God became such a purely loving God, as opposed to the ancient Kabbalistic, Biblical etc. God..." would be, as our perception of God is created in our own image, not the other way around, it is simply a matter of humanity's perception whether God is a punishing God or a benevolent God. Times change and our collective sense of God changes with the times. Individually too, it is purely subjective what we make of God. Each of us experiences God purely in the context of our own lives.
Dear my dear Gloria,
this:
"I know that for me, to take an individual’s question and email an answer to
the one person alone, takes a huge amount of my energy."
is easy to solve. Just post it here and send the person the link to the answer.
Much Love and Light
Adrachin
Dear All.
Forum. I tried once and after some tries I think I succeeded at least an answer came up to that respect. I tried a few days later, to see, If there were any comments on my comment, but I could not find my own posting and that is the last time I go there. Here there are more philosophers and I enjoy reading Trish,Berit,Jo. Margaret and others. Oh I forgot to mention GLORIA. Biblical God is as the writers of the bible want you to see God. My GOD is in my heart and we have some fantastic discussions together.Do I fear GOD? No way, God is all love so what is to fear.Yes Trish God for each is very personal even if we are all one. At some time in the future I will understand that, for now I accept Gods word for it. So why worry about what others say in their writings and teachings If it feels right for you Fine if not it does not concern you. Easy. And because all is so easy I can live very happy without stress and concentrate on Love, which makes me even happier. Love to you All. Jack
Dear God I have just found out my real dad died in February this year i was unable to say goodbye for family reasons to numerous to mention. Please forgive
all dear god look after my dad and i did love you just
never got the chance to tell you... Peace and love to all Daisy
Posting can be scary and intimidating when you think of all who will be reading your words, and not wanting to sound pompous or silly or any of the other ego words. It's amazing how very many ways our egos get in the way of our true selves.
Then there were a couple of postings that I really wanted to respond to, so I swallowed that lump in my throat and decided to let the words flow as they will as if I were just journaling for myself. I cannot control how others perceive my posts, I can only be myself. Perhaps some readers will find something of use in what I post, as I did in what others have posted.
After all, if those who had posted had not been willing to share such personal questions and answers, philosophical exchanges, comments, and musings, I would not have felt the deep connection and "at homeness" that I did.
I thank all those who are able to share, and I hope that all those who are not yet led to share find the answers and comfort they need. I hope that this blog will post will help those who want to share, but for whatever reason do not, to make that bold step and say whatever they would like to say.
Pam(fortheloveofGodde)
Dear Daisy,
I'm sorry you were not able to say goodbye to your dad before his passing. I am SURE he knows you love him, for you did say so, just not directly to him while he was on this plane of existence. There is nothing to forgive. Stay open to signs that he has heard you, for I am also sure he is with you even now. Much love and big hugs--
Pam(fortheloveofGodde)
Oh, wow, your responses really leave me in awe. What an incredible bunch of God beings you all are. You say what I want to say far better than I ever could. I think we are on a joy ride to Heaven, and I so glad to be on the ride with you. Please know how grateful I am for all of you and for every word you write.
Daisy, I just want to respond to you about your dad's dying. It's hard to lose a father no matter what. If only we could have five minutes now with our loved ones, we would be so happy. Daisy, my father died a half century ago, and I still miss him intensely. Even when we're right there with the person before he dies, I don't think we really get a chance to express all of what is in our hearts. I feel a blog entry coming on, and I'll save what more I have to say for that.
God bless us all.
Daisy, I forgot to say, did you see all the delightful responses to your comment on the home page of the new website www.heavenletters.org under
Heavenletter New Website - Open for review
You've got to see them!
Dear Daisy,
love goes from heart to heart and soul to soul and further. it's beyong time and space. Your love for your father cannot be lost, your love for him reaches him, never doubt this. I agree perfectly with what Pam has written, look out for signs for you will surely get them!
It's true, also if we would be present the very moment, it may not be so easy to express all our love, feelings, and emotions to this person. In fact, I think we should take nothing for granted, each time we encounter or leave a person it may be the last time. Today, in this very moment, have I told this person what she or he means to me ? Did I take time to look into his or her eyes telling whatever I had to tell or simply embracing her dearly ???
So, just wanted to tell to all of you, that I am glad to have found this Heavenletter family!
Have nice day! All my love!
There's
HEAVEN #1574 Let Your Voice Be Heard February 25, 2005
God said:
If you have something to say, say it, and do not hide under
anonymity. Anonymity is a guise of ego except when you give anonymously,
that's different. When you give anonymously, you reinforce that all
gifts are from God. This is not denying the Source. This is revealing
it.
But when you have a statement to make, an opinion, a point of
view, a letter to the editor, a suggestion to a friend, do not hide.
There is nothing to hide from. No one said that everything you say has
to be perfect. When you cloister yourself behind a screen of anonymity,
you pretend to yourself that you are not responsible for what you say
when, of course, you are. If a statement comes from your mouth or your
pen, you are responsible. It is not modesty that makes you anonymous.
Anonymity is like pretending you are invisible while you can
see the whole situation and no one else can see you seeing it. Anonymity
is kind of sly. There is nothing in this world to be sly about.
Well, this is funny!! I wanted to write something to comment about the Heavenletter #1574 before posting it, but as I copied part of it here, IT POSTED ITSELF. Maybe God wanted to say something to everyone. So I refer everyone to this Heavenletter, if it can be found somewhere.
This Heavenletter came to me one morning when I was trying to hide and be anonymous, and it was like a nudge from Heaven, so I have been open ever since to letting everyone see what I receive and what I have to say.
Dearest Daisy,
I know exactly how you feel. I wasn't there when my father died and I wasn't there when my mother died. I just couldn't make it. After my father's death, I felt guilty about it for a long time. But then I realized that I was only thinking of myself, maybe my father didn't need me or didn't want me to see him like that. Everyone who needed to be there, was present. We had no issues to resolve. And when my mother died, it was the same. I knew everything was in perfect order. I didn't need to be there, I needed to live the experience of not being there, of letting go. Your father knows you love him. He doesn't need your distress, he needs your loving thoughts of joy about him.
Love,
paula
Dear Daisy.
My father died when I was in the middle of a math exam.My sister and i raced home from school.
Yes I still miss him he was the most beautiful man I ever met in my almost 75 years.
I speak to him often and he knows the love and respect I have for him as does your father,Both wanted us to be not there so he did not have to see our angish.
Never berate your self because you were not there your love is all that is needed.
My heart felt sympathy with your loss and my be you get stronger through this experience. Love. Jack
Dear Gloria, Will it work, what Adrachin suggests? Post your answer to a person's e-mail here and send them the link to the post? Have you tried it yet?
Love to you and thanks to Adrachin, and thanks to God for both of you.
Well, nope, haven't tried it yet. Not quite sure I really understand.
It's not every question asked me that I would make a blog entry about.
Otherwise, how would I send the person a link to it? And then where do they respond, if they choose to respond? Would the person take the step to post themselves, or would there be another email to me that no one but me sees!!!!
There are also many many incredibly beautiful emails that come to me that are not questions, but beautiful testimonials to God and the person who wrote them. They might fit somewhere here on the blog, but absolutely they fit on the Heaven Community Forum.
As Heavenletter subscribers continue to grow, as much as I want every single beautiful comment out there for everyone to see, I think I will have to let go of my attachment and simply continue to be delighted with all those who do come forward and post. You are the ones who keep the wheels of Heaven moving, and I appreciate it so much.
It will get easier and easier technically for everyone to post. And I understand that soon we will have a special email address for those who try to post and run into difficulties. We've all had them, and Heaven's technical angels will smooth the way.
With love and blessings,
Gloria