Lets see where this may go

I've always enjoyed journaling. For a long time I felt inspired to write my true inner thoughts, but always felt the need to censor. I have been blogging since 2004 and ran into the same difficulty. I also felt an interesting pressure to develop a theme, or purpose for my blog and could never think of what that might be. In addition to my worries of 'putting it out there', there is also the very real concern that once something is online, there is little control in how the information is used. ^ I'm working on getting over that. Years later, I still feel inspired. So here we go! A common thread in my life has been questions, thoughts, debates regarding organized religion, 'alternative' spiritual practices and spirituality in general. My hope with this blog, is that in sharing my story... writing it down, that I will develop deepened insight into my spiritual self. And that I will develop new perspectives. Part of this, may be able take place by sharing my blog to readers who can share worldviews that differ from mine. I also hope that this might be somehow helpful to others. With that said, if you have stumbled upon this blog and wish to comment: Please be respectful If you strongly disagree with what I say, feel free to let me know. But try to do so in a positive, kind minded way. To start, I think it would be therapeutic to try writing from the beginning. My next post will explore the expectations, thoughts and beliefs I had as a child. Then considering how they have changed. ~J