Magical thinking or delusional thinking?

[StormyOne]

Sophia, derail it... that's how discussions go... when people are ready to address the OP again they will... its all good...

 

[AzA]

In encouraging folks to keep building, we need to give them the freedom to experience the emotions that are a part of that building process. I've noticed that a child (at whatever age) usually reaches a point where he concludes that his mentors had adopted and taught some misinformation. It's pretty common for such a child to experience a variety of emotions as he processes this conclusion. In fact, in cases where the family was more passionately connected to its teachings, the child may experience some rather intense emotions. That child needs our love and understanding as he keeps building. That child needs an opportunity to be specific as he discusses the ideas he is processing. That child needs us to be patient with the time and courage it takes to keep building.

It's a great point and it's important to remember those on the sidelines. We may also need to remember that those on the sidelines may not have had the same experiences and they may not really understand everything that is expressed.

Thank you for this post, BFA. I appreciate both what you said and the way you expressed it. I think compassion is good for us all!

 

[Byfaithalone1]

Thank you for this post, BFA. I appreciate both what you said and the way you expressed it. I think compassion is good for us all!

I agree. My post focused on one group of people. There are other groups for whom we should have similar compassion.

BFA