Quote:Now one can say "well, I was Plato, (Wilde, whomever), but, um, you see the process of joining my disc just, um, er, well it lets me know I was them, but I can't recall their specific memories or speak/write like them."
Hmmm......anyone who would say this would be BSing big time in 'ol DocM's book.
Now, to get serious. If we can all tap the great all that is, we may merge with another's thoughts out there while meditating. This may confuse some, and they may say "ah ha! I am that person (or was)." Not true.
I have seen Kyo's posts and find them full of love, intelligence and wisdom. If Hillarion is false, then the person channeling will have much to answer for. But Kyo approaches his understanding with an open heart. I therefore think in the end, if we all are open to the possibilities, then advice from channelers won't truly hurt us.
Matthew
I am not passing a hard judgement on those who believe, just questionning.
I disagree with you, in part. Of course they are all appealing, give out a very nice message etc. The problem is that you are liable to "accept" certain beliefs that will affect your outlook on things. You lose your power of discrimination and give it to the channel. This is like following a guru.
An open heart is a fragile heart! We can read and listen but never forget to discriminate and trust ourselves, not a channel, not a guru without checking his credentials.
I like Bruce's position for this. He is the first one who found it hard to believe his early experiences, and I think that his position is to prove it to YOURSELF.
In reading about Seth, he reacted with humor when chalenged. I'm thinking about a Psychatrist who attended and asked very difficult question in his field.
Although I cannot evaluate Hillarion and others, it appears to me that they are not very open to be tested and chalenged. This is what's worry me.
Sometime we WANT to believe TOO MUCH.