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OftenBen  ·  4119 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski, what're you gonna be when you grow up?

I may be in the process of becoming a practicing Buddhist (Secular Humanist rather than reincarnation) and my family is less than thrilled. Christianity, specifically Apostolic Lutheran Christianity (TM) was a really big thing for my parents, and it tore them up when I told them that I didn't want to go to church any more. Definitely worth looking into though, just practicing simple mindfulness (as often as I can) makes a massive difference on my quality of life, and my mental health. It just seems to make sense.





humanodon  ·  4119 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Well, religion is almost always an emotional investment for people. They'll probably come around, especially if you can get them to understand how Buddhism changes the quality of your life.

OftenBen  ·  4119 days ago  ·  link  ·  

>changes the quality of your life.

I think that's gonna be the main selling point. Minor issue is that my uncle, one of my mom's brothers also practices, and he's kind of considered the 'odd' kid of that family.

hushpio  ·  3608 days ago  ·  link  ·  
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