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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

A place between Sleep and Awake, end of Innocence, unending Masquerade

I've been debating on whether or not I should write about a certain subject, but I've opted to do so. I know that I cannot possibly be alone in this situation, but sometimes that's exactly what I feel.
I have to admit, it is one of the most difficult things in the world to go against everything I've ever been taught. But I don't believe it, so I must get out. They told me that my human reasoning is wrong, and constructed in such a way that if corrupts the way I think of god. How can I possibly believe that? Perhaps there is some deity, but I do not think on single religion on this earth has it completely right. I cannot follow something in which I do not totally believe- especially when it makes me miserable in the worst ways.
That is my justification, my point is this: I have no support from my parents, my siblings, or any of my friends in the church that I grew up with.(Which happen to be my cousins too.)It's extremely difficult to go through everyday with everyone I've known my whole life looking down on me- and being verbal about it too, simply because of that fact that I'm choosing a different path than them. Perhaps one day I will regret it, but at the moment I'm happy, and I plan on living each day to the fullest. I will be out of the church and still be a decent person. I want to prove that it's possible, because everyday they tell me how much of a fool I am, to put it in simple terms, and it's all my mother ever wants to talk about. Every chance she gets, she is asking me why I think I can survive outside of the church. Perhaps because people have been doing it for hundreds of years? That is my complaint. I know they love me and only want whats best for me, but couldn't they be in such a way that I do not feel like such a complete disappointment to them? I'm not sure if they can. I know I'll survive this, though. Just because I'm not interested in the church doesn't meant I'm going to go crazy and turn into some stoner/drunk whore. I'm not like that, and I know that I will never be that way. I really wish I could make them understand that. I will never do those things. I'm going to make something of myself, and I want to show them that. Lilium don't forget you said this, please. Read this someday, and smile, because you've fulfilled it:)
This week has been fairly good. What am I saying? It probably couldn't have been better, really. I got my prom dress on Wednesday and I'll be sure to put up picture of prom when that happens. I rather like that it's a simple brown dress. I've had track this week and that's gone quite well. I finally got my longjump down and I'm running faster! There isn't much to tell, but simply exclaim that I'm happy. I've also started writing a new story. I don't know where it'll go or what will happen, but I really hope that it can spread it's wings and fly. And also, I am in the process of deeply editing HeadRush. I've taken a lot out and put a lot in. After this I'm not really sure what to do with it.
I went to the pool tonight and Camille, who is two, threw a plastic boat and it hit my in the head. Right now it's pounding so badly I can barely see. And when Sam saw this, he initially frowned, and then began to laugh. How kind of him haha. "Band aid?" He asked. Why thanks, sir. Anyhow, I think I might be sick from it, which is a sign of a concussion, right? Ugh I hope I don't have that. Oh well this is turning into an "I" fest, so I will stop writing now.

6 comments:

Jake said...

I feel the same way about religion. I grew up in a mostly Baptist family. Although we don't go to church, my family has a strong faith in God. I am a Christian, but to a much less extent. I feel that religion is personal and I don't enjoy going to church, because I'm not going to agree with anything any organized religion says. I just believe there's a God, and I believe that Jesus was a pretty cool guy lol.

I'm more spiritual than anything. I am perplexed by this world and enjoy nothing more than the world in it's purist forms - such as a walk in the woods out in the middle of nowhere. That's where I feel closest to God, and feel most apart of this world.

Unknown said...

You know I've been exactly in your shoes, in a way most people can't imagine. Shoot me an email if you need anything.

Lilium said...

Religion is a complex matter, in my opinion and it takes a lot of thought. I am not the kind of person who will brush the little things that don't make sense off and look at the big picture. I will always be the type that considers everything. And Jake I agree, I love the idea of a quiet walk, with me and nothing else..and perhaps some Ensiferum or Dream Theater lol :)
Yeah, I respect you a lot heather. You make me aware that it's possible to be a 'good' person without bringing the matter of religion up.

Jake said...

To me religion is something that no one will ever fully understand, because we have so little information about the world (from a spiritual standpoint). That's why I get annoyed with organized religions who say every aspect of what they say is right. There is no way of knowing.

And I'd follow your blog, but I can't find out how haha.

Lilium said...

hahaha that's ok no biggie. I agree. Perhaps there is some god. At the moment I'm really hoping that Buddhism is the right one, since I do yoga lol Other than that I couldn't care less. I'm happy and I'm not a bad person so I don't believe I'm in danger. And if I am, then too bad. I'm happy:)

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