05-08-2015, 01:33 PM
(05-07-2015, 06:45 PM)Minyatur Wrote: The spiritual path includes forgiveness of all things that are done under this sky and acceptance as part of the whole.
Everything does have a place else they wouldn't be part of the one infinite creator.
What does forgiveness imply? It implies to me that there is something to forgive. The need to be forgiven derives from the idea that there was something done which wasn't ideal. Following this logic, evolving entities would endeavor to grow past doing things which require forgiveness. An analogy would be a kindergartner doing silly rebellious things which he/she grows out of after developing awareness and learning to take responsibility for actions.
So within the context of the best spiritual diet, here are a few scenarios:
1. Eat whatever you want, no matter what harm it causes, because anything you do is forgiven.
2. Nourish your own body.
3. Nourish your body while being mindful of the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual consequences for all life including yourself and the planet itself. (And actually, this mindfulness would be integral to the way you do EVERYTHING.)
Even if we aren't talking about forgiveness—which I think is something we do for ourselves as there is no father/God who needs to forgive us, it is our own responsibility, otherwise we are like Catholics who go to confession—the above 3 scenarios hold. Some will make a case for number 1, which is beyond comprehension to me for a consciously evolving individual. Number 2 is self-centered (not meant as a judgment, just a fact), and while it might be best for the individual's physical and emotional being, it is not good for certain other life forms and aligning with compassion. And it could be argued that it does not align with the LOO because you would not torture and kill yourself for instance. Number 3 is the only option in my opinion for the Best Spiritual Diet.