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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

When we don't practice gratitude, we take things for granted.
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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

You feel what you feel and that is valid. I feel what I feel and that is valid. I respect what you know.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

You may find Dr. Douglas-Klotz book "Revelations of Aramaic Jesus" of interest. It is quite enlightening, and the first book I've read that jibes with my experiences with the Higher Power.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

Jesus never said he was God in the ancient Aramaic. In the classes I've taken from Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz--Jesus shared how we all had the ability to commune directly with the Creator. How we all possess that mystical connection. How we are to love everyone as we are connected to all of Creation.

Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

Also, early versions of the Bible were badly translated due to Constantine's wishes for the Bible to back up his empire, which relied on slaves. Who really knows what Luke's original version was like? Sorry to prattle on. I keep thinking of new things to share.

Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

This is a reason why the Bible sat wrong with me. Also--Luke didn't even know Jesus. What he presented he presented second-hand based on oral traditions. Then he wrote it in Greek which wasn't context-based like Aramaic. Many don't want to hear this.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

Understandably, you feel that way. Over the centuries, the Bible has been shaped by rulers, popes and wealthy landowners. When you look at translations from the oldest Aramaic Bibles to English--it's different. I.e., the word used for God in the Lord's Prayer is not masculine. It is gender neutral.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

I should've DM'd you! The character count limit is tough. Also, translations of ancient Aramaic are heavily influenced by context. So, having not lived in that time, we can't be sure what the context was.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

After that night in the haunted hotel, I shed the fear and unworthiness that I'd carried with me since my Evangelical years and this happened decades after I left that church. I've had mystical experiences since I was a child and that church didn't approve of that even though God gave me this gift.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

I went to many Christian denominations as a child. My family wasn't religious, so I went with my friends. In college, I became an Evangelical. That was never a good fit for me. I believe in unconditional love, not a fire and brimstone God.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 2d

For me, Jesus has always sung to my heart. I've studied Jesus' teachings translated from his Aramaic directly to English by a PhD linguist (Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz). They are very mystical translations. No one can definitively know for sure what Jesus meant, since it wasn't immediately written down.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 3d

I respectfully disagree. I dug in about not writing my story, but I kept getting "compelled" to share it. I didn't want grief for my story's weirdness and how others would judge me. After I self-published, I heard from people how it empowered them. You could do the same.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 3d

My mystical Christianity is not understood by many. I've been criticized by family, friends and others of colluding with Satan. My goal is that people find their own relationship with the Universe that resonates with their souls. I agree that your profound event shows you're on the right path. 💜

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 3d

Once again, I said No. Then my boss heard about it. He told me I HAD to go. That night shattered my perceptions of reality and my religious/spiritual beliefs. Spirits wanted to get my attention--they engaged all my senses. In 12 hours, my life abruptly changed direction and it opened my 3rd eye.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 3d

I arranged for our ghost teachers to go with the news team. Our lead instructor asked me to come and I said No--I had nothing to add to the story. Then, the anchor asked me to join. I struggled with my health and I didn't believe in ghosts, psychics and such. He wanted me to be the team's skeptic.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 3d

I worked in a college noncredit division as the marketing manager. Part of the classes offered were in the paranormal. A TV anchor asked me to set up an overnight ghost hunt at a rumored haunted site. I set one up in Central Nevada's Goldfield Hotel, which hadn't been opened as a business since WW2.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for bringing up "compelled" that makes the Jung quote make more sense to me. It's good you are paying attention to that and not digging in.

The story revolving that event in my life is a long one (I wrote a book about it). But here it is in a nutshell (over several comments).

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 4d

No I haven't seen it. Interesting! I'll have to think on this one. Thank you for sharing Ceejae.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 4d

When you receive a message about the future, know the future isn't set in stone. wp.me/p8tsHp-Pr #spiritualawakening #spirituality
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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 4d

I understand. When the Universe wants us to do something, it will be relentless until we act on that message!

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 4d

You deserve major kudos! I'm so proud of you. Many can't face the darkness arising from childhood trauma. I had a late start as well (in my mid-40s after a 12-hour whirlwind spiritual awakening) and I've had to take on shadow work as well. Thank you for sharing--you empower others.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 4d

I love this!! I'm going to start doing that. Thank you!

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 4d

Yes!! You are tuned in. I'm sure it took some work for you to get to that point.

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Kathleen Berry Author/Blogger @kathleenberry.bsky.social · 4d

What you put out there, you'll attract. #spiritualgrowth
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Image: Yellow flowers hanging down against a brown background. Text: When you treat someone like your enemy, they will respond like your enemy. kathleenberry.com

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