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~*A Diary wisp of love, from the Empress Laura who resides in the Heart Kingdom. ^-^ Ramblings, thoughts, and diary of Shadow Neko!*~
Advice for a friend...
I am thinking of giving advice to my friend who is having terrible times with her spiritual conscious, as well as physical. I want to ask her to turn to religion, since its always helped me. But I don't want to offend her in any way.

(( I hope she doesn't read this >,< ))

I know she told me, she doesn't need a religion, that her faith is god and angels. I respect that, but I wonder if she chose a specific culture she can turn to for enlightenment. I did once remember she leans on a Shinto, matter. But, I doubt there are any gatherings for that in California. I am just wondering, would that offend someone if you told them it might help to turn to religion?

I don't know what else to suggest, imagine if I suggested a counselor, now she would really get mad. I just hope she doesn't give up on her life, there is still much more to discover. I may live in Europe, but I am sure she has someone to talk to for when I am not there.

I feel guilty, for getting close with her. She gotten attached, and then I suddenly had to leave...other plans. I blame myself, for being that effect. Yet, she assured me I have done nothing.

What should I do? How would you, consult a friend in need?






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Lunar Knight Fox
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commentCommented on: Tue Oct 21, 2008 @ 05:31pm
Heh I bet she will see this entry spot on, since she subscribed to most of her buddies journals.
Would you like to exchange IM addresses? And talk it over? lol

Ah, well I seen her journal entry update, and after reading it I really do want her to take part in some kind of a productive group. Not sure if reccomending religon will be good for her, she never did like the idea of going to a building just for worship. She already believes in god , and yup lol she loves angels.
Trust me, I know her all my life.
I think you will just make her a bit on edge with that.

Just how about talking things out?


commentCommented on: Tue Oct 21, 2008 @ 11:33pm
I have the same problem...I myself turn to religion and have seen a psychologist for my problems. But I have a hard time suggesting it to people that I am not sure would be offended, or seem mad that God or whoever they have prayed to has not seemed to answer their prayers.
I have struggled with doubt a lot, and sometimes consider switching religions, but in the end, I am a Christian.
I hope all goes well. Personally, I would suggest religion, and if they get offended, apologize and say that it is what personally works for you.



HououMinamino
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