[stylist] Spiders and snakes and bats....

Wed Jul 29 19:14:10 UTC 2015

Bridget, and all, I am not saying that we cannot speak of spirituality or
religion at all. I am saying that we need to tread lightly. The reply I had
for Sem would not have been offensive to her and perhaps it would not have
been to you Bridget, but it would have totally offended others. I see no
reason to try to offend people who might have sensitivities. Period.
And yes, people have been offended and insulted in past by things that were
said on Stylist. For a long time, we had lost a lot of traffic because of
it and have only been getting our activity levels up within the last year.
What may be fine for one person, may not be for another. We do want to
continue the education and inspiration that feeds our craft, but we do not
need to nor should we attempt to have educational religious studies here on
Stylist. There are list serves for that.
As for chakras and Totems, I do not entirely connect them with a religion,
but I could definitely see someone having issues with them in regards to
their own religion that does not incorportte them.  And again, there was
nothing wrong with the conversation that was taking place, but a
misunderstanding was brewing that would have crossed that line.
As for your example of other spiritual discussions being tolerated... Well,
prayer is invoked in public places all of the time though there is supposed
to be a seperation of church and state. But still, that is prayer that is
accepted by the masses. For example, look up what happened when a Wiccan
High Priestess gave the invocation at the opening of legislation in Iowa.
 So I am sorry if the suggestion to not offend is restricting, but I prefer
we write with respect and feel sad to say that not everyone is capable of
doing so. If you feel that you are, then have at it. But remember that
everyone else may not agree with your perception of abilities. And I have
no desire to become as restrictive as some of those other list serves out
there, but I also want to assure that we continue to have diverse
participation.
Eve

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On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 9:44 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via stylist <
stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> First, I understand Sem and Atty's explanations, smile.
>
> Second, I don't think spiritualism should be off topic here, at least as
> long a no one is attempting to convert. Many writers address spiritualism
> in
> their writing, so clearly it isn't completely off topic for a writing list.
> And as mentioned numerous times here, most discussions can lead us to be
> better analytical thinkers, which can lead us to be better writers. So as
> long as posters are not trying to convert, chastise, belittle or
> condescend,
> I say go for it.
>
> Plus, plenty post have been made about Judeo-Christian topics and few
> complain, so any belief any of us have should not be up for criticism when
> posting.
>
> And the Chakra discussion has come up before with no negative comments, so
> I
> say carry on, grin.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of EvaMarie
> Sanchez via stylist
> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 11:02 AM
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> Cc: EvaMarie Sanchez <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [stylist] Spiders and snakes and bats....
>
> Sem, You got me totally wrong. I never said that Totems are angels. I would
> never say something like that. I was trying to find a comparitive
> relationship to explain things to Bridget.. This is probably one of the
> reasons why spiritual talk is not appropriate here, everyone has different
> ideas and beliefs and if I answer with my thoughts on this subject, I will
> likely offend someone.
> Quickly though, raccoons are totally cool. They are the most lovable
> creatures I have ever known..
> Eve
>
>  President, National Federation of the Blind Northern Arizona President,
> National Federation of the Blind Writers' Division Committee Chair, Arizona
> Association of Guide Dog Users Affiliate Member, National Federation of the
> Blind Legislative Committee Affiliate Member, National Federation of the
> Blind Membership Committee Member, Slate & Style Editing Team
>
> "You do not need to have vision to see the stars."
>
> On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 12:12 AM, Semirhage via stylist <
> stylist at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Eve. I really like your thought about the totems in chakras being
> > the reason we have so many. At first I thought now I've got to count
> > and see if I have 7,then remembered those are just the Maine ones.
> > HAHA. I'm not sure I'd consider totems as angels as much as guides who
> > feel like wiser evolved versions of the very animal and its nature
> > itself, but then we get into theology and what do people consider
> > angels and all that so it gets too complicated as it's all so
> > personal. LOL Not sure if I should put raven in there either as I
> > consider myself the raven. My husband are ravens when we astral
> > project but lets ut it in there anyway. So Raven, rabbit, bat, frog
> > robin, owl, falcon, badger, raccoon, fox, rat, hedge hog, spider,
> > White bear, this one black cat, just tons of birds...LOL A good thing
> > we've so many chakras.I discovered the hedge hog when my husband gave me
> a
> hypnotherapy session to see if there were anymore totems.
> > I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed.
> > I get along with the voices inside of my head.
> >
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