I am not a religious man in any way, in fact, far from it. When I was a child, my mother and stepfather were very interested in religion. My stepfather and his family were devout Mormons. For those of you unfamiliar with Mormons, you like that most people are genuine people of good will who spread the word of Jesus and Christianity around the world. You can often see a Mormon missionary; It’s the guys in white button-down shirts, Lowes Men’s Wear style, with a little black name bar on the chest pocket, black pants riding a mountain bike.

My mother met my stepfather when I was 9 years old and my religious orientation followed shortly after. I learn everything about Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith and his book and everything else that is the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints. I was baptized by my passing uncle, washed of all the evil sins that an 11-year-old boy had to endure and was on the way to salvation. I walked for a walk and I spoke the spoken, I even wore the youth ring “CTR” which stands for “Choose the right thing”. I gave speeches, was able to re-view passages from the Bible and the Book of Mormon, and had my favorite characters from ancient times.

However, in the manner of the Bible, it ‘happened’ that an extremely personal and life-changing event occurred to a level of barbarism that no child should face anywhere in the world. It was not I who did this evil, but my brother and sister, and a heightened sense of self and humanity quickly followed, the best a 14-year-old can summon to conjure. That day I lost God.

For many years I avoided religion and used my limited scientific knowledge to end the preaching of any Christian religion or another. It became my point of view that any “God” would not allow the barbarism that occurs on this earth to happen to his beloved children, and I certainly did not accept the concept of trial by tribulation. Ironically, I started to get quite spiritual in a kind of “Karate Kid” sense of self. I developed a unique fascination for Asia, the works of Bruce Lee from a philosophical perspective, and the culture and rituals behind Japan and China in general.

As the years passed, my anger towards “God” slowly diminished and I began to allow again the possibility of the existence of a greater being. However, my opinion on things was and still is very common in my own beliefs. The lyrics of a song by the controversial musician Marilyn Manson come to mind, the line to mention is; “I never hated the only true God, but the God of the people whom I hated.” For me, this is very true.

The concept of the universe is too good for me to understand as it is for the collective agreement of men of science, religion and philosophy. Everyone agrees that there must be something beyond what we know, but that’s where the deal ends. Many years ago my mother mailed me a DVD called ‘The Secret’. The general concept of the delivered material is simple; ‘The Law of Attraction’. One of the most supported methods for the successful use of the Law of Attraction is showing gratitude for everything you can in your life, being in its power, turning the other cheek, staying positive and optimistic. For me this struck a chord, but I didn’t know how to implement any of the techniques mentioned briefly in ‘The Secret’.

Then in early 2009, I was at sea on an Australian warship, sailing to New Zealand for a bit of R n R. It was mid-afternoon probably around 8pm or so. It was a calm night, the ocean flat as glass, the only ripple left in our wake as we crept forward, the dull rhythmic harmonic hum of the giant 6 diesel engines churning far below. As I looked at the horizon, the ocean lit up with a magical glow from the moon making a ‘V’ shape of us to infinity. I could see all the stars there are, in the night sky above, it’s almost like looking at the bright clouds scattered across the sky like handfuls of sand playfully thrown by the unconscious hand of a small child.

While I was alone on the upper decks, with a beautiful night in hand and the nursing embrace of the drone motor, I thought of this great grand universe, its creation since the dawn of time, the evolution of man, Charles Darwin and where is he? everything. Vault. I thought about evolution, religion and the Law of Attraction and how it could all fit together. I had once read many years before that POWs (prisoners of war) who believed in ‘one God’ had dramatically higher survival rates, I just dropped this because having a faith would help you get by and prevent depression, even if it were reduced. bears that were faith.

But on this night, I felt a sense of fulfillment as if an honest universal had struck me. Now I know this can all be a bit controversial, but I have come to realize what I want to believe is out there. When I lost God all those years before, a determining factor was the religious clause “it is the will of God”, this did not sit well with me. If man was put on earth and given free will, why would ‘God’ need to have a will, implying getting involved in what was going on, and if he was getting involved, even though maybe it was God, what right had to choose? and choose who you helped and leave others to despair but apparently help all the other celebrities to receive a Golden Globe or a Grammy award?

My solution was simple; If there is a God then I found him that night in tranquility on the high seas. I think there is a greater force at work, there is a purpose, but I don’t think what is out there is exactly a medal for the sake of “his will.” I don’t think it banishes a person for not accepting salvation and religion in their lives, nor do I think it removes barbaric sins simply because the perpetrator seeks forgiveness. I believe that if a person lives a good, clean and honest life, helps and respects others, shows gratitude, then good things will happen. Call it karma if you want, ying and yang, what is given, is given.

Then that night I found God, my God. God is something beyond my comprehension, be it the power of the universe and since I have accepted this and the Law of Attraction in my life, I can tell you that life is great! That night was early 2009. Since then I started a business; I founded Lifestyle Ingenuity after having many other personal revelations. I am an associate of an American company Lifepath Unlimited that provides life-changing personal development products that I have used.

So I found my God on the high seas, a God I could believe in, one who does not seek power or money, one who has an invested interest in all things, not just the rich and famous, one who lives in the heart. and soul of all creations, not just the King, Queen or Pope. Don’t get me wrong, having a religion is good and you are free to believe what your heart desires. However, take a moment to think about all the tribes, the men of the jungle and the people from the back scattered throughout all the lands of the earth, I cannot believe that God abandons them for not taking him into their lives when they Circumstances are beyond your control and prevent. such opportunities. So, it is my personal opinion and belief that there is a God, but unlike what is documented. So I feel a lot like what Marilyn Manson said: “I never hated the only true God, but the God of the people that I hated.” Said and done, if you are a good honest person with morals and values, you are right in my book and I don’t care what religion you follow, if you follow any.

This has been an interesting topic to discuss and a positive discussion involving comments is welcome. Good luck with the future and God bless you!