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Originally Posted by rwwff
I think mania crosses that line when one goes from highly spiritual, to being a spiritual authority that others should listen to, urgently!
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So you're saying I should listen to the message then, right?
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Originally Posted by Moon Lotus
Hi Lady Shadow,
I understand how you feel. I think religion is the set of beliefs we have set in place to deal with this world (ritual and such) and spirituality is the immaterial we think about, dealing with the soul. I grew up in the church and I still go, Sunday School and regular services, and sometimes Bible Study. Most times, I think I have the ritual down. I have experienced feelings like you described, and I felt like a fraud that is going to be punished. Right now, I have that idea kind of worming through my brain.
I agree with Wild Coyote, “Spiritual experiences feel more intense with hypomania/mania. It's possible to have both a spiritual experience and mania.” The hypomania/mania enhances the spiritual experience. When I’m manic and have a spiritual experience, it’s like being pleasantly drunk.
I think that you haven’t stepped under the street light again. I like to think God as a street light or rather one of those large flood lights in a Walmart parking lot. We move but He, She, or It doesn’t. The intensity is always the same, but our proximity changes. You know the light is there, and you are looking for it. You definitely have a soul, but you are having some “technical difficulties” right now. You only need faith the size of a mustard seed to do great things. I feel that things will become better and more clear for you.
Stay well!
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I think your street light analogy was very well said, thank you. I believe you when you said I may have just stepped out of His light for just a short time, but I am on my way to finding my way back. I think a lot has to be said for that. Thank you for your wonderful insight and support.
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Originally Posted by ElsaMars
Recently I had very heavy duty undeniable spiritual experiences. My husband insists they are part of my illness and will go away once I reach my correct medication level. I know without a doubt I was spoken to and that it was real. Coincidence can only explain so much and this was all too correct. I wish I could explain what I was recently told but I don't think I'm suppose to risk it.....it was incredible and explains so much of my life, experiences and a little of my life's purpose. I wish It would keep talking to me and elaborating as I still have so many questions. I don't think anyone but you can judge if it's real or part of the illness. For me it was real, I don't doubt this and don't believe I ever will. It was beautiful and frightening all wrapped into one. I wish I could tell you all about it but like I said, I think it was a personal message intended just for me to know. (((LadyShadow)))
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Elsa dear, I am so glad you had this wonderful experience, if you ever feel like sharing, you are welcome to PM me. I know the experience is only meant for you, but I know I have received the same kind of message only for me too. People may not understand, but these experiences are very REAL to us, and shouldn't be labeled as just "mania" and delusions. Thank you for your wonderful insight.
Hearing all of your stories helps me believe that what I have experienced throughout my life were deep profound messages that I should take with me as lessons from a higher power. I may not be able to FEEL them as much as before, but I carry them in my heart, because it's all I can do.