Christian Mysticism/emotions

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Expert: - 5/29/2011


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Pax et bonum!
There is a common problem: people feel very emotional at church service. Some people feel like crying, expressing anger or other emotions. What should poeple do?

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Chairo! I recommend allowing emotions to flow out freely, unless of course they are violent emotions which must be sublimated in a non-violent manner. most importantly one should observe the emotion taking a witness position and see that these feelings are impermanent and not I, me or mine. hope this helps. blessings

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contemplative, activist & scholar

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The Ranters' Enclave / The Great Western Vehicle / The Universal Third Order / The Order of Universal Interfaith / The Order of Allogenes / Interspiritual Dialogue 'n Action

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M.P.S. (master's degree in practical theology with focus in eco-spirituality from Loyola U of New Orleans, a Jesuit university), D.Min. (doctor of ministry degree with focus in interspirituality from Universal Ministries School of Theology, a non-denominational Protestant institute), certified charismatic meditation teacher (The Great Western Vehicle), completion of OFM Franciscan Missioner Training (Franciscan Mission Service of North America), Reiki Master Teacher (Usui lineage), certified Enneagram counselor (The Ranters' Enclave) Ordained InterSpiritual minister & vowed Sannyasin (Order or Universal Interfaith Community of Sannyasa)

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