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Hi, all,
I had a unique experience this weekend. I was teaching a class on infant/mother interaction and shared a dream I had about my cotrainer. Three people (they called themselves "Born Again Christians)in the class walked out because they felt I was a "sinner" for finding spiritual meaning in dreams. Two never came back. The third stayed. I wondered why. She finally shared that she stayed to give me a message to leave my sinful ways and seek a higher power. She told me she felt my pain. Well, I was feeling only joy at the time, so I was a little confused. While she was talking, I felt very black over my heart and solar plexus. It was confusing to me to see that she truly felt that she was God's messenger to me, and yet what she said did not feel true at all. I processed this with my team teacher, and she explained that there was some projection and maybe counter transference going on. I believe that this happened for a reason. Maybe it is a process that I will observe again and needed to be prepared for it. Has anyone else experienced this?
Feather

Dear Feather,

I was raised in N.Y. and was never exposed to fundamentalist religions until I moved to Florida.
After many years I have learned to expect reactions similiar to that described in your post.
I have found it helpfull to remember three things: some prefer to follow without questioning; once you have been identified as a sinner, they probably wont listen for fear of being contaminated; sometimes it is their moral "duty" to correct you & set you on the right path.
I had to let a friendship go after they were "born again" & I sat through the nightly bible reading time with the kiddies ( which I loved) followed by an adult discussion that included racial slurs. To hear "praise the Lord" and %$^&* left me speechless (probably lucky for them).
Yes, I agree with you, Feather, this did happen for a reason.
Confusion gives us the opportunity to examine our own thoughts,beliefs & fears. There's a thought somewhere that's out of balance & needs a fine tuning.
Although Im not comfortable with confrontation, Im getting better at handling it. I used to think, well, why are you attacking me, I havent done anything to you, what did I do to deserve this? Took me years to realize that it was never about me, it was always about THEM.

Namaste,
holobon

feather,

/*\ Namaste :-}}

A Teacher once suggetsed:

- beware the self-appointed messengers - they bring mostly news of themselves (projections)

>:-}}

- beware the self-appointed prophets - they rarely see past their noses.

>:-}}

- in Samsara, dreams are some of our most wonderful windows

>:-}}

Reiki all around,

All BLessings,

Firekeeper

Feather
I've experienced of what you speak of many times. How many people in the bible had dreams or visons of other people or upcoming events. Are they not to be believed either?
Cold that blackness you felt over your heart and solar plexus be the pall of that person's spiritual unawakening.
T2

Those poor souls came into your life for a blessing. There is very little love where they are and you have the love to break thru thier hardened shells. Know that is was for your higher good that it happened. Be the better Christian and bless them as Jesus would. Know that the Holy Spirit convicts you where you stand. Stand firm on your rock of love, the love that spirit showers you with daily and continue in the light and KNOW you are where God wants you to be. God Bless

Thank you all for your responses.One thing I learned was that I am in a place where I was able to look upon this woman with love and that was in and of itself reassuring. I guess if she was projecting on me, the blackness could have been her blockage I felt. I was careful to dry wash after our interaction (In private, of course!!!) I am clarifying for myself my viewpoint on "biblical" truth (i.e. someone in power chose what to put in the "Bible" and God allowed the gnostic gospels to be found, which can radically change our perspective on Christ conscienceness). I also felt peaceful realizing that I could not, should not argue with her, but instead simply blessed her. It was interesting that she told me she came to me because I had a glowing spirit (pretty good for a sinner, huh?)
Once again, I feel supported by all of you and your spirit.
Namaste!
Feather