Having been born and raised in Kentucky all my life, and having been a member of the 'bible belt" geographical area I have had my share of the stigmatism that is associated with the paranormal and its perplexed properties.
It never ceased to amaze me as a child growing up in this area and still doesn't to this day. It is utterly repulsive how so many people judge those who are attempting great things and making great strides in the paranormal community. We are automatically "labeled" devil worshipers or doing the work of Satan. Pleeeeese!!!!
The personal interpretation of religion and it's many writings, the generational teachings that are passed down from our previous family members are shoved down our throats it it agravates me to NO end.
Why is it that people have nothing more to do than to judge others? I live my life with an open mind, heart and loving soul. Sure I have my days, but I don't go around judging people and their beliefs. I am a firm believer in if it makes a person happy, than so be it! They don't answer to me.
I received a letter the other day, that has sparked this "bitch session," it was from my family, in particular my mother. She goes on and on about how I have never been good enough, and how this and that...and anyway, without going into a lot of the personal repetative crap and I quote, here is what she said:
"Your paranormal experiences are wrong!!! You are not supposed to go into grave yards in the middle of the night; you are supposed to let God work thru you!! Yes, you have a gift, but use it for God, not for Satan!! Do you know what divination is? It is the practice of attempting to foretell future events or discover hidden knowledge by supernatural means. God does not like this!! Yes, you have a gift!! Use it thru him!! The "Devil will seduce you and that will change you as a person!!!"
You know I strive out here in this community for great things, The Paranormal Realms' main goal is to help clients with hauntings, spread paranormal awareness and find creative means to improve paranormal unity. I haven't been in a grave yard in who knows how many years. But once again goes to show just how little interest they have taken in me and my accomplishments.
FAMILY...urgh!
Anyway this judging needs to stop! Whether personal, family or foe...worry about yourself! If your a cynical skeptic, I and many others are not doing this work to prove anything to you. If you are a non-believer we have NO interest in trying to make you a believer!
We are here pursuing something that for the most part, at least for me, has been here and with me all my life. I AM a Godly woman who just doesn't conform to the everyday "YOU MUST" believe in this or that. I question spirituality...it is my nature...I believe in a lot of things...but if one of my interests' or beliefs is something that doesn't matches yours, than be open minded enough to talk with me about it, I love a debate or intelligent conversation, but for heavens sake quit the damn judging!!!!!
Rochelle
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