I have a very eclectic spiritual belief system. I was brought up on a wonderful foundation of Judaism and Christianity. Most of my life I have been a Christian minister, preacher, teacher, and counselor. I studied Krishna Consciousnesses as a teenager when questioning everything, parents encouraged me to find my path. I then put it away, as accepting it as a part of God, but not for me at the time. Later in life I picked it up again. I am one to read all ancient scripture and accept as relevant, and have always through life abide by the regulative principles for they are in all religions. Since I have been going to the temple and festivals on a regular basis, my family makes fun of me. They tease me. It is not meant to be malicious, it is good hearted. I visit my sister a couple times a year in Atlanta, Georgia for a week. I set my deities on the kitchen counter, ring my bell, offer the food fixed, she in jest sings the Maha Mantra, making like she is playing the cartels. I admit it is funny, but, I tell her a plate of muffins I am taking to an event at the temple must be offered. We have always offered our food to the lord, taught as children, but not with deities present, or using a ghee-wick lamp. Her grandchildren watched with interest, this gave a learning opportunity, to their 8 and 9 year old minds, to maybe one day seek their right path.
I have had other friends make fun, dance and sing like the old time devotees did in the airports, street corners and such, because this is the image most remember. I am trying to dispel the notions of KC of the past. It is vibrant and alive, more so then many churches. I still love church, and worshiping the Lord in the Christian way, or going to a Seder to worship in the Jewish tradition. I love worshiping also in the KC way. Yes, I don't mind being made fun of for my belief system because I know Krishna smiles down at me and laughs along also. The Lord has the best sense of humor then anyone here on this earth. Hari Bol! He always has the last laugh. :) <3
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