Comments on: How Studying Religion May Save My Career https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/ Pop Culture Made Meaningful Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:03:30 -0600 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: NaDene https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-21 NaDene Sat, 31 Mar 2018 00:55:00 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-21 Well said. I look forward to reading more. Well said. I look forward to reading more.

]]> By: Becky Cracraft https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-20 Becky Cracraft Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:10:16 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-20 Nyssa Hanger, Bless you , you are wise way beyond your years. When we can all reach a place of peace within our selves, we won't feel the need to correct (as we see it ) anyone else. We respect others by meeting them where they are at, as we would want them to do for us. You truly have a beautiful way of explaining it. If we have to lose friends because they don't agree with our thoughts, we might need to look at ourselves. It has taken me way more many years to learn this, so glad you are sharing it with others. I wish you much success in your new business. With your mindset, you will do well. Nyssa Hanger, Bless you , you are wise way beyond your years. When we can all reach a place of peace within our selves, we won’t feel the need to correct (as we see it ) anyone else. We respect others by meeting them where they are at, as we would want them to do for us. You truly have a beautiful way of explaining it. If we have to lose friends because they don’t agree with our thoughts, we might need to look at ourselves. It has taken me way more many years to learn this, so glad you are sharing it with others. I wish you much success in your new business. With your mindset, you will do well.

]]> By: Nyssa Hanger https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-19 Nyssa Hanger Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:09:02 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-19 In reply to <a href="https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-16">Sally K Harvey</a>. Yes, religion has a great way of teaching us about these issues, doesn't it? I had no idea how incredibly applicable this field of study would be! Drawing on teaching of eastern religions, if we can share without attachment for the outcomes we are in the best place. Learning how to get there is another story...and a life long journey at that! Thanks for reading, Sally. : ) In reply to Sally K Harvey.

Yes, religion has a great way of teaching us about these issues, doesn’t it? I had no idea how incredibly applicable this field of study would be! Drawing on teaching of eastern religions, if we can share without attachment for the outcomes we are in the best place. Learning how to get there is another story…and a life long journey at that! Thanks for reading, Sally. : )

]]> By: Nyssa Hanger https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-18 Nyssa Hanger Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:06:34 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-18 In reply to <a href="https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-15">Jaymie S</a>. Jaymie, What you bring up is an astute observation. Yes, one comment did use this phrase you've highlighted and I think it shows how quickly, easily, and effortlessly we fall into these judgements. Personally, my goal is to continue to bring these judgements to light. I'll offer myself as an example; as aware as I think I am to these issues, the scenario in the article highlights how I fell into the trap of righteousness - to the detriment of what could have been a fruitful conversation. What I hope to demonstrate is that it is the bringing to light how often we close off, really seeing it, that will allow dialogue effectively. I hope your comment generates dialogue among those who wish to travel the rocky terrain. Thank you for your insight. In reply to Jaymie S.

Jaymie, What you bring up is an astute observation. Yes, one comment did use this phrase you’ve highlighted and I think it shows how quickly, easily, and effortlessly we fall into these judgements. Personally, my goal is to continue to bring these judgements to light. I’ll offer myself as an example; as aware as I think I am to these issues, the scenario in the article highlights how I fell into the trap of righteousness – to the detriment of what could have been a fruitful conversation. What I hope to demonstrate is that it is the bringing to light how often we close off, really seeing it, that will allow dialogue effectively. I hope your comment generates dialogue among those who wish to travel the rocky terrain. Thank you for your insight.

]]> By: Diane https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-17 Diane Wed, 25 Feb 2015 17:23:26 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-17 Thank you! This is a brilliant article, and can be helpful in any number of controversial conversations! Thank you! This is a brilliant article, and can be helpful in any number of controversial conversations!

]]> By: Sally K Harvey https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-16 Sally K Harvey Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:30:29 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-16 Hi Nyssa, How nice to read your entry, strangely I, too, was a Religion major, Comparative Religion. One of the things I have learned in my sixty years on this Planet, twenty-eight of them teaching, is that when we set about to educate others all we can do is present our material. Whether the other choses to digest, learn, grow, change from what we offer is not up to us, and really is of no consequence. All we can do, all that is our Karma, is to share our Truth. I will definitely look up the Dialogue Decalogue. Thanks again. Hi Nyssa,
How nice to read your entry, strangely I, too, was a Religion major, Comparative Religion. One of the things I have learned in my sixty years on this Planet, twenty-eight of them teaching, is that when we set about to educate others all we can do is present our material. Whether the other choses to digest, learn, grow, change from what we offer is not up to us, and really is of no consequence. All we can do, all that is our Karma, is to share our Truth. I will definitely look up the Dialogue Decalogue. Thanks again.

]]> By: Jaymie S https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-15 Jaymie S Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:20:10 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-15 In reply to <a href="https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-11">Lauren Andrews</a>. Your comment just proves the point that there will be no dialogue "good people, just misguided". No thanks In reply to Lauren Andrews.

Your comment just proves the point that there will be no dialogue “good people, just misguided”. No thanks

]]> By: Mikki https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-14 Mikki Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:37:55 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-14 In reply to <a href="https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-13">Nyssa Hanger</a>. Nyssa: Your mom sent me the Dialogue Decalogue as I am in beginning of communicating with a DoTerra rep. She is a wonderful person, a nutritionist, doula, loving and healthly. We have similar beliefs in pregnancy, birthing, food etc. but obviously different understanding about essential oils. She suggested that we get together so I could smell some of her oils. I wrote her back and said that if we followed the ground rules of the Dialogue Decalogue, I am very open and willing. Have not heard back from her but am blown away by the lessons in higher communication and respect that this Dialogue suggests. No matter if she is willing or not, this has changed me forever. THANK YOU!!! In reply to Nyssa Hanger.

Nyssa: Your mom sent me the Dialogue Decalogue as I am in beginning of communicating with a DoTerra rep. She is a wonderful person, a nutritionist, doula, loving and healthly. We have similar beliefs in pregnancy, birthing, food etc. but obviously different understanding about essential oils. She suggested that we get together so I could smell some of her oils. I wrote her back and said that if we followed the ground rules of the Dialogue Decalogue, I am very open and willing. Have not heard back from her but am blown away by the lessons in higher communication and respect that this Dialogue suggests. No matter if she is willing or not, this has changed me forever. THANK YOU!!!

]]> By: Nyssa Hanger https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-13 Nyssa Hanger Sat, 29 Nov 2014 15:43:10 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-13 In reply to <a href="https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-11">Lauren Andrews</a>. Sometimes we alienate without realizing it until we've had time to reflect. I know that one for sure. I'm hoping that continued reflection will yield a new way of communicating. What do you think you will do differently the next time you are faced with aromatherapy practices that don't match your own? In reply to Lauren Andrews.

Sometimes we alienate without realizing it until we’ve had time to reflect. I know that one for sure. I’m hoping that continued reflection will yield a new way of communicating. What do you think you will do differently the next time you are faced with aromatherapy practices that don’t match your own?

]]> By: Nyssa Hanger https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-12 Nyssa Hanger Sat, 29 Nov 2014 15:41:00 +0000 http://nomosjournal.org/?post_type=column&p=2964#comment-12 In reply to <a href="https://nomosjournal.org/columns/lessons-from-the-stump/how-studying-religion-may-save-my-career/#comment-10">Penny Lau</a>. Yes, it is fascinating to me how much we desire to help and in that end up sometimes causing more distress rather than soothing it. I'm most interested in the position of still doing one's best while in the face with opposition, how do we maneuver this terrain? In reply to Penny Lau.

Yes, it is fascinating to me how much we desire to help and in that end up sometimes causing more distress rather than soothing it. I’m most interested in the position of still doing one’s best while in the face with opposition, how do we maneuver this terrain?

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