Great episode, really spoke to me. I live alone, I eat breakfast, lunch & dinner alone, got the bad news about cancer alone, & I go to chemo treatments alone. But I know I’m not really alone, there are angels around me all the time. I can feel the Lord’s presence & I can feel when angels are around me. When I feel a little down I watch a few OLE videos and that always makes me feel better.
So glad this episode reached your heart, Robert. What a journey you've been on. I rejoice with you that you'll eventually be stepping into a joyful community of mutual love and useful endeavor. So glad you can find a touch of it on our channel. Are you aware of our new Community Membership Platform? That's an opportunity for more interaction. You can check it out at swedenborg.com, and click the tab!
Hello Robert, so sorry to hear of your cancer trial and tribulation. That is difficult and you are staying positive in spit of it. Good for you! Blessings on your days and on your treatments success!!
@@everanon4914 I can’t know what you’re going through but I can imagine some of it. The last four years of my marriage we slept in separate bedrooms and nothing I did seemed to please her. I’ve had 8 spinal surgeries and been battling cancer for three years. My ex said that she didn’t sign up for all the health issues and so we split. I’ve been much happier since, it’s given me a lot of time to focus on the Lord and on helping others as I can. I’m praying for you.
Oh Mary, may you find some kind of connection and community while you're still in this world, too! The world is so full of people -- maybe you can find a few with shared interests. You could also check out our new Community Membership Platform at swedenborg.com. It's only online, but it could be some virtual community for you! Blessings to your lonely heart.
@Off The Left Eye I'm going to look into that, thanks so much I think I just want to be with my mom again 😕 I think I've asked this before but can your mom be your mom on the other side? I just loved her as the best sweetest funniest mom ever,she is a beautiful soul
@@marysunshine5587 She will be in your life, whether it is as a friend or whatever. Not your mother, as you will be more on equal terms there. Don't worry, it will feel right.
This teaching about having such happiness in a community of family ,and never being lonely again, or feeling I don't fit in will be over. And the teaching that I will have a "job" or work or activity that I LOVE - and am useful - these two teachings are so comforting. They give my old age purpose - and also give me so much to look forward to. Thank you so very much for bringing this to our attention!!❤
It does bring a real sense of peace, doesn't it, Mary? We have a vibrant life of happy usefulness and heartfelt connection ahead of us! Now there's music to my ears!
I love your relativ new style of teaching and showing the truth, with the D&D figures, so plp can better understand 😇🤣 Thanks as always for sharing the light with us
The past 2 weeks have been especially trying for my family and I and my daily doses of OTLE have helped me more than you can ever know. Before finding Swedenborg I probably would’ve had a nervous breakdown , but just knowing God has a divine plan and knowing what awaits me in heaven brings a peace that helps me cope with everyday life. Love watching Curtis he has a way of connecting that I’m sure touches so many of us!
Yes! So glad you found this episode! I too need all the OTLE and Swedenborg that I can have! and we are headed to our heavenly cozy hive of happiness!! Yeah!
We're so happy to know that the ideas on this channel have made a tangible difference in your life, Lilly. Our hearts are with you in your current struggle -- may you soon see some of the collateral blessings that come from these trying times. Sending prayers for peace and trust!
I love so much this channel! I hope one day i can meet everybody from the OTLE team here in earth, and if not here, certainly in Heaven! Thank you all! ❤
It would be lovely to meet the members of this community, Caio -- and like you say, if not here, we'll find eachother in heaven! Thanks for being here with us!
Thank you Curtis (and the team), I very much enjoy learning about Heaven and the Spiritual World, and I'm very much looking forward to being part of it when my time comes. Off The Left Eye brings me so much peace and comfort, because unfortunately for me each day is pain and suffering through illness. Quite honestly I now fail to see what direction I have in life, but this channel and it's video's bring me hope. I always look forward to you releasing new content, and you always get a 👍from me to help with that algorithm 😉 All the best - Neil (UK)
We so appreciate your kindness, Neil! Wish we could snap your physical circumstances away, but sending prayers that God can work through even that to bring you to state of peace and happiness. Have you checked out our new Community Membership Portal at swedenborg.com? It's a way to find more connection with other followers of our channel. Wishing you peace and healing!
Hey Curtis. Your pep talk for the lonely was nice. The mystery and details of finding our true right place is the path we are on. It's not like we do it though, for it is God doing through us that what we cannot do . It makes an epic story.
Epic is the word, Dave! Sometimes it's hard to let go and trust that process, but I do believe it's true! God is pulling us toward heaven at all times!
My dearest friend died on July 4th. Two weeks later in some kind of thought sent to me when I was asleep, she said “ there’s quite a fellowship here.” I knew nothing about Swedenborg til a week later, when I stumbled across him and OTLE. How perfect was this? It changed my belief that there is an Afterlife instantly. But-my friend suffered from cancer, and I had to watch and accompany her to the end. While she is happy now, I in contrast feel Godforsaken. The ill one finds release, and the witness is left traumatized. This is hard to reconcile. Maybe I will find something in Swedenborg that speaks to this.
CWillkie, my heart goes out to you. Yes the loss for you is huge. Your dearest friend is gone. What a miracle though that she found a way to send comfort. And all at the same time you discovered this channel. Maybe God does have a way to take care of you in your grief. It will not go away quickly, your love is deep. Yet one day perhaps your joy will be too. ":Joy comes in the morning." Here is a video about the afterlife. th-cam.com/video/u67AUEiaFE0/w-d-xo.html And I in no way want to minimize the trauma you feel for losing your best friend. I am so sorry she is gone.
Swedenborg says they're there too, Michael! I don't know if they're the spirits from long-ago inhabitants of other planets, or if there's life on those planets that just doesn't look like the kind of life we're used to. It'll be interesting to find out!
I’m so hoping to have a task or job in Heaven like my My brother who had passed years ago. He showed me in a dream what he does and it fit him perfectly. Checking on new arrivals.
What you love is what you are, and your community are things around you depends on your thoughts and feelings and Your correspondence to them if its in wisdom love goodness and you act in heavenly character which would be a better community living a life of usefulness reducing suffering in others
I've heard some of what Swedenborg has to say on and off for a couple of decades. I appreciate that you illustrated his findings with us using figurines. That was helpful. Over the past 20 years I've been reading and listening to NDEs and on the main, they describe heaven similarly to Swedenborg. It seems there are levels in heaven and those who are in the higher levels can visit the levels below them. There are communities in heaven who sing praises to the Lord together and other communities who choose a more city-like existence where they have careers. Many NDErs say that when they cross over they are greeted by a community of souls who are like themselves and want to know what they had experienced and learned during their lifetime. These other souls feel like pieces of themselves that are connected to them.
It's been powerful seeing the ways NDEs have aligned with what Swedenborg experienced, websurfer. Many similarities, and yet each one seems to have something unique for the experiencer. This series includes a couple of shows in the past few weeks about the different levels of heaven, if you're interested. So glad this method of illustrating the ideas is working for you!
@@offTheLeftEye Exactly. I wanted to know where I'm going and what I'm supposed to be doing in this life. I find it more daunting and more settling at the same time.
Hi Curtis, Great show!! It's a difficult thing to admit, but I have spent years feeling alone. It's n!ce to know in heaven I will find some comfort in belonging. Have you concidered doing a show on finding your soulmate in heaven as part of this series? I have always been interested in how that works as well. Thanks Friends.
Hi Randy -- I think you're not alone in feeling alone. Such a rampant feeling these days, it seems. But my heart goes out to you for it. This series is walking through the book "Heaven and Hell (HH)." Curtis is in HH §44 in this show, I think. The chapter about Marriage in HH is §§366 to 386 -- so it'll be a while till Curtis gets there! And actually, I'm not sure how much HH talks about the "finding each other" part. I think that is in Swedenborg's book "Marriage Love." But we do have our old shows about it! Maybe this playlist will give you some ideas. th-cam.com/play/PLgtFTXGqZdSnVm6megbrsgDh8sMPeW9Bo.html. (And we did a few shows using the term "twin flames" just to catch a different mindset about it. You could swap in "soulmates" for that term, or "eternal partner," or whatever.) Blessings to you, Randy!
@Off The Left Eye That's fine guys. I love the series. I tried to get through Heaven and Hell by myself a few times, but swedenborg's terminology throws me sometimes. Thanks for your help.
Always a pleasure to "talk" with you, Randy. Here's a show i found called "How Will You Find Your Soulmate After Death?" -- th-cam.com/video/7l1MNNNhitk/w-d-xo.html. Hope that gives you some hope!
Wow can’t wait I can’t even get along with our neighbors the EGO is always working so I pray for them that they are abundantly happy but so far no signs that they’re all they do is complaining jajaja were happy now!!!!
You make me laugh Yvette. Yes our pesky egos do get in the way of enjoying our neighbors. Praying is a good first step, holding our tongues is another. Here is a video I have gone back to many times about 3 ways to love my neighbor. th-cam.com/users/livepl7s8kiLrhE
This gives me so much peace and excitement about heaven. I'm a recluse. It's something I want to change and I'm working on that. But it's easier said than done to form relationships of any kind. One of my worries was that the promises of heaven wouldn't be for me; that somehow I'd be the odd duck that was still alone and therefore sad in heaven. I told myself that God spoke the truth in 1 Corinthians 2:9 "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him." I believed in this with all my heart. But now thanks to Swedenborg my hopes feel more concrete. I feel assured that everything will truly work out for the best. I'm going to try to live a life with loving relationships on Earth but if that doesn't work out, then I know I'll find those bonds in heaven.
This feels like it also clears up the soulmate discussion. If after death, a married couple realize their spirits don’t resonate then that soulmate could be found in the community you will be in.
I saw this video in my feed and am now watching this whole entire video and am enjoying it while I’m walking 🚶♀️ 4.00 miles. Thank you so much Curtis! Great talk about Lonliness. I have autism spectrum disorder and I can feel very lonely at times.
Impressed with the walking, Praveen! So glad this video had something for you to appreciate, and may it provide you a little hope about a future with less loneliness. Prayers to you for peace and connection!
@@PraveenSrJ01 Yes and I am sorry that loneliness is part of your experience. My understanding is that heaven will be a place of belonging and connection. What a miracle.
Been pondering this and ran across Swedenborg's writings to the effect that those who deliberately choose to live apart from others in this life end up as these bitter hermits on the other side, ascribing their motives to selfishness. They also have a jealous belief that they were owed something better since they aren't remotely as happy as everyone else with communities, and are acutely aware of it, too. It terrifies me. I've never been able to fit into any community, and the older I've gotten, the worse it's been whenever I try. At first it was because nobody ever seemed to be on the same page with interests and other meaningless items, so it's easy to ascribe that to my own pettiness. But these days it's because no one seems to care the same way about the truly important things, sharing the same values, ethics and so on. That's already bad enough with frivolous groups such as those based around hobbies/interests. Spiritual communities like churches scare me to death because of doctrinal demands and groupthink over something as essential as one's own relationship with God. My experiences with Catholicism growing up and the zealousness of Catholic converts later in life really nailed that one shut. And that's all before fundamental questions about things like the validity or acceptability of same-sex relationships or simply being spiritual at all. I live in an extremely atheistic place and the vast majority of people I end up meeting online are very much secularized as well, but more often than not this means apathy or a complete misunderstanding of where I'm coming from, with some vicious opposition mixed in for good measure. It's hard for me to fathom what a spiritual community of "mine" would even look like by now. Worse, if that's a product of some defect or unaddressed evil on my own part, I'm not given to assume by Swedenborg's text that I'd even have one. When the world seems either indifferent or hostile at every turn, is it wrong to pull away from it just to stay intact? Jesus gave the direction to "be in the world but not of the world." How can I be "in" it without forcing myself to be "of" it at this rate? Life is really... complicated, isn't it? I'm glad at least some folks seem to have things figured out.
Complicated indeed, War Hawk. I (Chara) have discovered that I need to have some firm boundaries around my participation in the world (e.g., not watching the news), because it sends me into despair and hopelessness and powerlessness so fast -- and what good does that do? I try to have goodwill towards my neighbor, even when I have different opinions or can't take sides or am ignorant of the hot topics. And I try to just be a blessing in my immediate sphere of influence, my day-to-day, small-world, local interactions. I watched an interesting video lately imploring us to not be distracted by the horrors of this world so much that we forget to nurture our connection to the Divine and our relationships with the people in our lives. The ability to have our finger on the pulse of the entire world brings so much stress when there's nothing we can do to make a difference on the other side of the planet. So for me, it comes back to a "Think global, act local" kind of attitude. I trust that if we keep cultivating goodwill toward others, even "loving our enemies," and working on our relationship with our God, we WILL find our place of belonging in the other world -- even if in this world we need to maintain a distance from some people. I hear you, War Hawk, and I wish you peace and blessings and the ability to BE a blessing to others.
So, before I go into the details of Ziewe's "story", I would start by saying, that he represents 1:1 the opinion of the Hindus, that was described in the text about regeneration you sent me after my first comment. (Thanks again! I really appreciate it!) He claims to have had Out-Of-Bodies-Experiences since the 70s and was since then discovering the...he calls it Afterlife, Swedenborg calls it World of Spirits where he was to look around and realize where he was. So, however, after this, he started to learn things. The major one thing, that Ziewe and Swedenborg have in common in their beliefs is that after we die, we first get into an environment that represents our inner self. For example, if you're a really mean, patriot, selfish person, you will likely live in an environment which is pretty dark and cold and there's very little light and houses with no windows and stuff. However, if you're in a positive state of mind, very loving and caring for others and happy, you will likely live in an environment which is very warm and beautiful and the sun shines and so on. I could go more into detail here, but now I want this first time point out something different. -> See in the answers, this comment is getting a little bit too long...😅
So, in his Out-Of -Body-Experiences, the one person that was always around was his mother. However, one day he asked her where his father was. And by looking in her eyes he knew they sort of lost contact, so he "shouted out" the question; "Where-is-my-father?!" And then he was taken to a farmyard in, what he identified as Russia on the physical Earth. There he saw two boys, one about 8 and the other one about 10 years old. However the Astral Body kind of stopped doing anything, looked at him and asked: "Jürgen...?" And by this experience he realized for him, that reincarnation indeed is a thing that's happening. For months, this made me really confused and also triggered a kind of...how should I put this...not depression, if you know what I mean, but it's the word that's the closest that describes my state of mind at the time. (It was about the end of February until the end of March) Then I got notice of your channel and Swedenborg's beliefs. They really made me calm down from this and I would love to believe it but right now, I don't really know, because of my confusion who's "right" and who's "wrong". Because of this, I tried OBEs too, but then I realised that this was a really stupid idea because of my confusion, too. So to end this comment, I would like to ask you, what you think, what I will encounter if I have an Out-of-Body-Experience and what I'll be able too see, feel and learn. Thanks! 😊😉
Interesting stuff, Silbersittich. Of course we have no way of knowing what kind of OBE you might have. Though there seem to be some similar threads in OBEs and NDEs, there are also such individual pieces that seem unique to the experiencer. It seems that those experiences are part of the tailor-made spiritual journey that God is leading us all on. And the same goes for our experiences in everyday life in this plane. There are lots of different theories about what happens after our body dies. There's no way to prove any of it, but we'll all find out eventually. One way to approach that unknowable fact might be to just live in the present, right now, bringing as much heavenly energy as we can to each moment -- choosing love and service and kindness and compassion and joy. And then those moments will lead us forward. Sending prayers of peace to you as you deal with this inner turmoil. Blessings!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you so much! Next week, I would like to tell you about Ziewe's breaking through into higher states of conciousness because this is the last thing which I can't explain to myself with the ideas of Swedenborg. For now, I'll be trying OBEs again and if you want, I could report those then! (Sorry, reading my own comments, I realised I could improve my English expressions, I'm not a native speaker.) Blessings to the OTLE-Team from me too!😊
@@silbi_der4te_Gaming Thank you for working to speak with us in English. Kuddos for being multilingual. Are you saying that you can initiate an OBE for yourself? I thought they happened to people without effort from the person. Take care.
@@offTheLeftEye Well, yes and no. You can cause an OBE by intense meditation. For example if you focus on your inner sight and hearing. After a short (or long😅) time you get into a hypnagogic state which at some point comes to a standstill. Your physical body is now asleep but your astral body is still awake and free to explore the other world(s)!😄 That‘s what I learned from videos, partially in my language.
Suppose I didn’t have a good life growing up on the earth that wasn’t my fault, will I retain all that in the afterlife? My main shortcomings are depression, difficulty relating to others, loneliness, and attention disorder. I only wish to get better, to “ fit in” so to speak. I have a lot of faith in God and Jesus……. Thanks, Curtis, your shows are always inspiring and give me hope. 🙂😊
Your spirit will be free of earthly concerns, Julian, and you'll get a chance to find out who you truly are, apart from the damages of a rough upbringing. At least that's how I take what Swedenborg learned. No matter what, you will fit in to your spiritual community, because your heart will lead you to the place where it will be at home. Blessings to you!
@@julianbristow4793 Yes, just like people with physical limitations... blind or deaf, will no longer be limited by that in heaven you will be more fully you as well.
Great episode! Do you guys have any episodes / material that really focus on the spatial aspects of the afterlife? Or, different types of distance from one another. Here's how I think it would work - let's start by looking at the map at 14:45. Let's say I am a resident of middle heaven. First of all, there has to be a normal sort of space / distance, like earth, otherwise everyone and everything would be smashed in the same space, right? Anyway, I want to go visit my friend Joe's house, who also lives in middle heaven. Can I choose to walk to his house? Can I 'teleport' to it? Let's say he lives 15 miles away, and I want to take a long scenic walk to this house. But, maybe a week from now, I'd rather get there quicker - can I teleport there, and be at his doorstep in a matter of seconds? If Joe happens to live in outermost heaven, then I imagine there would be no walking to his house, ever. I would think the only way to get there would be to 'mind shift' like is mentioned in this episode. I'll try and sum up - within a particular ring of heaven, etc., you'd have two different methods of travel - normal means of motion, and quicker thought based travel. To jump from one ring to another, you need to adjust your mental state in order to get there. Solely thought based, no distance involved, just time. What do you all think?
Hi Zach! I love that you are pondering all this. Swedenborg reports that though there is no fixed physical space and distance in the afterlife, there is the APPEARANCE of space and distance because otherwise, like you say, everything would be all smashed together and nothing could be individually experienced or accomplished. Spirits and angels certainly do both walk places and also teleport. Travel in the afterlife -- the method and experience of how long it takes -- are totally dependent on people's state of mind and desires, as you are correctly concluding! We have a whole show about this topic that may be helpful: "How To Travel in the Afterlife" th-cam.com/video/I8n3anFk7d4/w-d-xo.html&t
Do you know what god will do to me if I'm in heaven and still depressed about how I really wish it was never rude to ask young women or college girls about their age (Including On Earth)?
I am sorry for the feeling of isolation Robert. It is hard to endure. Our greatest punishment in this country is complete isolation. I hope there can be a few people who do understand you, it makes such a difference.
So this all sounds good to me. It resonates. However how do we know this Swedenborg Is what it is . I grew up catholic. I left that. Now im kinda soul searching. Which is why I found myself here. My question is. .. What makes this fact vs any other "teachings"
Well, faith is faith, Carmella. None of it can be proven as fact. For us, it's about how it resonates in your spirit, and whether it leads to more goodness and love in life. Here are some videos and an article to help you ponder it. Who Was Swedenborg? - th-cam.com/video/HEa0e8AcS78/w-d-xo.html Was Swedenborg Crazy? - th-cam.com/video/K_ZP30NFYf8/w-d-xo.html Why Should You Believe Swedenborg? -- th-cam.com/video/2n98Up10Zs4/w-d-xo.html And an article by Karin: "Why Read Swedenborg? Isn't the Bible Enough?" swedenborg.com/why-read-swedenborg-isnt-the-bible-enough/?fbclid=IwAR3DIoSOC6BC6q-iu1-v4Y3Mh7uT0spAu4gfidTSUuEXiShM1szOTtfQoUE
Speaking of loneliness. My brother in law used to live alone. He passed away two weeks ago and I feel so sad😭 that he died alone in his house in his bed. Everybody tells me that he was not alone God was with him.
I'm so sorry for that heartache you're enduring, geegee. I like to think that "everybody" is right, but that doesn't remove the pull of your heart to wish you could have been with him. It feels right that everyone should have loved ones nearby as they transition into the next life. And if many deathbed testimonies are any evidence, it sounds like everyone DOES -- they're just loved ones on the other side! Here's an episode we did called "How Angels Take Care of Us When We Die" -- th-cam.com/video/1rnk72vH7Ws/w-d-xo.html. Perhaps you'll find a little comfort there. Sending prayers to your tender heart for peace.
Hi, hoping you may have a reason to what I’ve been confused about. The day my mom passed away I was at hospital with my sons to be there with her. I kept talking to her , looking in her eyes, & holding her hand & she wouldn’t talk, respond, squeeze my hand. She look at me or in the room but not talk. Knowing my mom I’m sure she would have wanted to at least say something to her grandsons that she helped me raise. Just don’t understand. Went on about 16 hours before her heart stopped. Just horrible feeling.
My heart goes out to you for that difficult experience, Karen. I (Chara) have been with a few people when they died, but I'm no expert. My thought is that perhaps she was already primarily in the spiritual world. That is, her eyes may have been open, and her heart and lungs still working, but her CONSCIOUSNESS had already transitioned. She was perhaps seeing her spiritual surroundings at that time, and no longer tuned into her physical sensations and sensory input. It doesn't sound like she would have INTENDED to ignore you. Rather, her spirit had already moved on and her body was just trailing behind. Here's an episode called "How Angels Take Care of Us When We Die" -- th-cam.com/video/1rnk72vH7Ws/w-d-xo.html. Perhaps that will give you some more thoughts about what was going on with your dear mom. May that horrible feeling pass, and may you feel the confidence that she was already in God's hands, surrounded by angels. She was so blessed to have you and your sons with her as her body finished up her stay here. Sending prayers for peace to you!
I've always felt lonely in this world because my view of life always seems to differ from others'. (Me being interested Swedenborg's view of Christianity rather than current mainstream Christianity is one example.) The only person I truly feel I fit in with on this life is my wife, whom I love infinitely. But it also causes me intense fear constantly thinking of the frailty of human life... I can't help it. And even though I WANT to believe in life after death I'm always afraid of there being nothing..
I've heard many people say similar things, 36Kite36 -- they WANT to believe in a life after death, but they can't quite commit to the idea. Of course no one can prove the existence of life after death, so it comes down to a choice. Does it make you feel better about life to believe in a "hereafter," or does it make your life worse somehow? One thing some people do is pray for a stronger faith in the afterlife, pray for a deeper trust in God's path for us. We can't control the frailty of human life, but living fully in the moment, with a trust that LOVE is the realest thing and will pull us together again in the next life is what some people go on. Blessings to you as you find some way to sit with your faith and your frailty -- you're certainly not alone in dealing with this part of the human condition!
Yes those things are part of this life, User. And yet God is leading us even then. If being lonely pushes me to reach out, that is a good thing. If being bored nudges me to serve others, that is a good thing. If being overwhelmed means I ask for God's help that too is a good result. @@Catherine-u8l
Perfect timing with this one, OTLE. I'm experiencing what I understand intellectually not matching up with what I'm feeling ( unworthiness,ect) and this disparity creates loneliness. This channel softens that significantly...so thank you OTLE community 💛🌤
Oh goodness, IRWU -- unworthiness is a bear! And it's a lie from the hells. God created you for heaven, and is pulling you toward him at all times. I'm glad you're able to have that sense of unworthiness toned down a little with the ideas here. Have you seen our video called "Does My Life Matter?" -- th-cam.com/users/live33FfPQsf_zU. Perhaps it will soften those feelings a bit more. Blessings to your beautiful soul!
@Off The Left Eye thank you 🙏 I feel pulled every day of my life, since I was little, and so im always hyper aware ( and unable to let go) of my mistakes. I'm sure this is common. I look forward to watching the video you recommend tonight...so much appreciation for you!! 🙏💛🌤
@@IResonateWithU Yes that video is a reassuring one. There are others as well. It is great to hear that conversation with us at OTLE can help you feel less alone. One of the ways I try to picture worthiness is how mothers love their newborn babies, not because they have done something to "deserve" it or paid their dues somehow. They can't help loving them. God feels that way times a million towards us. Including you.
Absolutely as we will have our parents, our family our kids will be there with us. However, this all depend upon our best endeavors in this world with limited time of life . Heaven is a place no human eye has ever seen or observe it, the next life whole system is beyond our imagination and observation, including God Almighty, Heaven , Hell , Angels and our loved ones who passed away to next immortal world. This is God Almighty promise and challenge to man that Man was only created to pray his Lord Almighty and do richeous deeds in worldly life to have full approval of God Almighty for a best reward. AMEEN 🙏
Yes, Nauman -- Our limited, earth-bound minds can hardly grasp the glories of the spiritual world and the realities of God, heaven, etc. But yes -- "our best endeavors" will allow us to experience them when our time comes!
What if you never feel lonely on earth? What if solitude is a comfort rather than something that makes you sad? What if you find the company of nature, of animals to be preferred over the company of people? Not everyone is a "people person." What you describe about the spiritual world sounds kind of awful to me -- constant busy work surrounded by people every minute of every day.
Seems to me there will be room for the introverts in the other world, Rabbits. And I don't think of the "usefulness" of people in heaven as "busywork," but rather some soul-nourishing contribution to the welfare of your surrounding community. Maybe you'll be a gardener, or you'll care for animals, or you'll be a writer -- or some other contribution that doesn't require crowds and social interaction. Also, Swedenborg paints a nice picture of doing our "jobs" in the morning, having recreational time in the afternoon, and home time in the evenings. Does that sound more do-able?
Physical matter cannot cross the divide into the spiritual world, Bryan. Two different dimensions, you might say. We agree with the saying "You can't take it with you."
Here's a show we did called "How Will Your Find Your Soul Mate After Death?" -- th-cam.com/video/7l1MNNNhitk/w-d-xo.html. It may not happen here on earth, but Swedenborg asserts it WILL happen in the other world.
@@jennifererby7266 Absolutely. His whole purpose is to give you happiness. Here is a video about finding your soul mate in heaven. th-cam.com/video/7l1MNNNhitk/w-d-xo.html
I'm not sure, Captain Kayak -- but it sounds like your outsides will match your insides in the afterlife, no matter what you're like. So you'll feel at home, at least.
Those who live a single life are uncomfortable before God’s original will. Those of us who practice birth control and declare they will not have children will go to the other world and face the words of judgment: “Through our sons and daughters, God wanted to send the prince and princess that would govern the universe!” Once we pass into the spirit world, these things will be known in an instant. We would come to know of this in a moment. God was trying to bring blessings to our generation and tribe through the merits of our ancestors who had worked hard through thousands and tens of thousands of years of bitter painful history. Yet, we were the one who cut off that channel.
We can't make judgments of anyone for the choices they make, pierre. Only God knows the inner motivations, and that's between the person and their God. Divine Providence works in many ways that we may not understand.
Such a heartache, L. Bailey! May the promise of a joyful reunion ease that ache a little -- but I'm sure it feels like an ENDLESS wait. Blessings to you as you navigate the loneliness, and perhaps find other kinds of friendship and company.
Great episode, really spoke to me. I live alone, I eat breakfast, lunch & dinner alone, got the bad news about cancer alone, & I go to chemo treatments alone. But I know I’m not really alone, there are angels around me all the time. I can feel the Lord’s presence & I can feel when angels are around me. When I feel a little down I watch a few OLE videos and that always makes me feel better.
God bless everyone who is feeling lonely just now.
So glad this episode reached your heart, Robert. What a journey you've been on. I rejoice with you that you'll eventually be stepping into a joyful community of mutual love and useful endeavor. So glad you can find a touch of it on our channel. Are you aware of our new Community Membership Platform? That's an opportunity for more interaction. You can check it out at swedenborg.com, and click the tab!
Robert Ansley 🤗💝
Hello Robert, so sorry to hear of your cancer trial and tribulation. That is difficult and you are staying positive in spit of it. Good for you! Blessings on your days and on your treatments success!!
@@everanon4914 I can’t know what you’re going through but I can imagine some of it. The last four years of my marriage we slept in separate bedrooms and nothing I did seemed to please her. I’ve had 8 spinal surgeries and been battling cancer for three years. My ex said that she didn’t sign up for all the health issues and so we split. I’ve been much happier since, it’s given me a lot of time to focus on the Lord and on helping others as I can. I’m praying for you.
I have been feeling so lonely and isolated lately its the worst. I can't wait to be over there😊
Oh Mary, may you find some kind of connection and community while you're still in this world, too! The world is so full of people -- maybe you can find a few with shared interests. You could also check out our new Community Membership Platform at swedenborg.com. It's only online, but it could be some virtual community for you! Blessings to your lonely heart.
@Off The Left Eye I'm going to look into that, thanks so much
I think I just want to be with my mom again 😕 I think I've asked this before but can your mom be your mom on the other side? I just loved her as the best sweetest funniest mom ever,she is a beautiful soul
@@marysunshine5587 She will be in your life, whether it is as a friend or whatever. Not your mother, as you will be more on equal terms there. Don't worry, it will feel right.
This teaching about having such happiness in a community of family ,and never being lonely again, or feeling I don't fit in will be over. And the teaching that I will have a "job" or work or activity that I LOVE - and am useful - these two teachings are so comforting. They give my old age purpose - and also give me so much to look forward to. Thank you so very much for bringing this to our attention!!❤
It does bring a real sense of peace, doesn't it, Mary? We have a vibrant life of happy usefulness and heartfelt connection ahead of us! Now there's music to my ears!
@@offTheLeftEye Yes! headed to our cozy hive of happiness!! safe from the hounds of hell dogging us all day and night!
Yes it will!!!! Mary I love ❤️ your last name, you have alot to live up too. 😆
@@marysunshine5587 Thank you Mary! ❤ What ever I do it will be from the Lord for the neighbor!
@@maryvalentine4924 And the Lord has an endless supply. (happy Thursday eve)
You're quenching a great thirst, Curtis, with these teachings.
Well said I'm going to remember that 🙏👍🖐️💯🇦🇺
Glad it serves you Cliff.
Life-giving water, Juan!
This makes sense ! Connection is one of the most important things ❤
Indeed, Brid! Completely vital!
Thanks Curtis, this is so comforting. ❤️✨🖖
Yes, Mac Mac -- it soothes the somewhat anxious anticipation of the unknown ahead! So glad this idea can bring you some peace.
I love your relativ new style of teaching and showing the truth, with the D&D figures, so plp can better understand 😇🤣
Thanks as always for sharing the light with us
It is our pleasure, truly, Massimo. So glad the new format is working for you. D&D-style for the win! :).
Soooo comforting to hear this, Curtis! Thank you! 🕊
You're so welcome, Peter! So happy you found some peace in these ideas!
Very true
@@bettyabote4229 Yes Betty.
The past 2 weeks have been especially trying for my family and I and my daily doses of OTLE have helped me more than you can ever know. Before finding Swedenborg I probably would’ve had a nervous breakdown , but just knowing God has a divine plan and knowing what awaits me in heaven brings a peace that helps me cope with everyday life. Love watching Curtis he has a way of connecting that I’m sure touches so many of us!
Yes! So glad you found this episode! I too need all the OTLE and Swedenborg that I can have! and we are headed to our heavenly cozy hive of happiness!! Yeah!
We're so happy to know that the ideas on this channel have made a tangible difference in your life, Lilly. Our hearts are with you in your current struggle -- may you soon see some of the collateral blessings that come from these trying times. Sending prayers for peace and trust!
Very touching
@@bettyabote4229 We are talking about real things... things that touch our hearts.
I’m praying for you Lilly!
I love so much this channel! I hope one day i can meet everybody from the OTLE team here in earth, and if not here, certainly in Heaven! Thank you all! ❤
It would be lovely to meet the members of this community, Caio -- and like you say, if not here, we'll find eachother in heaven! Thanks for being here with us!
Thank you Curtis (and the team), I very much enjoy learning about Heaven and the Spiritual World, and I'm very much looking forward to being part of it when my time comes. Off The Left Eye brings me so much peace and comfort, because unfortunately for me each day is pain and suffering through illness. Quite honestly I now fail to see what direction I have in life, but this channel and it's video's bring me hope. I always look forward to you releasing new content, and you always get a 👍from me to help with that algorithm 😉 All the best - Neil (UK)
We so appreciate your kindness, Neil! Wish we could snap your physical circumstances away, but sending prayers that God can work through even that to bring you to state of peace and happiness. Have you checked out our new Community Membership Portal at swedenborg.com? It's a way to find more connection with other followers of our channel. Wishing you peace and healing!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you, and I will check out the link you gave me.
@@NeilBradleyMS And there are more if you enjoy videos.
Hey Curtis. Your pep talk for the lonely was nice. The mystery and details of finding our true right place is the path we are on. It's not like we do it though, for it is God doing through us that what we cannot do . It makes an epic story.
Epic is the word, Dave! Sometimes it's hard to let go and trust that process, but I do believe it's true! God is pulling us toward heaven at all times!
My dearest friend died on July 4th. Two weeks later in some kind of thought sent to me when I was asleep, she said “ there’s quite a fellowship here.” I knew nothing about Swedenborg til a week later, when I stumbled across him and OTLE. How perfect was this? It changed my belief that there is an Afterlife instantly. But-my friend suffered from cancer, and I had to watch and accompany her to the end. While she is happy now, I in contrast feel Godforsaken. The ill one finds release, and the witness is left traumatized. This is hard to reconcile. Maybe I will find something in Swedenborg that speaks to this.
CWillkie, my heart goes out to you. Yes the loss for you is huge. Your dearest friend is gone. What a miracle though that she found a way to send comfort. And all at the same time you discovered this channel. Maybe God does have a way to take care of you in your grief. It will not go away quickly, your love is deep. Yet one day perhaps your joy will be too. ":Joy comes in the morning." Here is a video about the afterlife. th-cam.com/video/u67AUEiaFE0/w-d-xo.html
And I in no way want to minimize the trauma you feel for losing your best friend. I am so sorry she is gone.
Thank you Curtis! Happy Easter Monday!
Same to you, Kamilla, and you're welcome!
Cool episode dear Curtis miss you and also yes 🙌 what about other spirits from other planets 🪐
Swedenborg says they're there too, Michael! I don't know if they're the spirits from long-ago inhabitants of other planets, or if there's life on those planets that just doesn't look like the kind of life we're used to. It'll be interesting to find out!
I’m so hoping to have a task or job in Heaven like my
My brother who had passed years ago. He showed me in a dream what he does and it fit him perfectly.
Checking on new arrivals.
That sounds like a very appealing job to me (Chara), too, Susan! Whatever the job for you is, it will be a perfect fit!
What you love is what you are, and your community are things around you depends on your thoughts and feelings and Your correspondence to them if its in wisdom love goodness and you act in heavenly character which would be a better community living a life of usefulness reducing suffering in others
Won't it be wonderful to "fit in" so well where you live, Betty!
Another great video. I am so thankful for your content. It really uplifts me. xx
Blessings to you, Yvonne! So glad these ideas lift your spirit!
I am old enough to remember the video cassette recorder and VCRs since I was born in October 1983. I will be turning 40 years old this year.
Quite a milestone, Praveen! Good old VCRs -- sometimes I miss them!
I've heard some of what Swedenborg has to say on and off for a couple of decades. I appreciate that you illustrated his findings with us using figurines. That was helpful.
Over the past 20 years I've been reading and listening to NDEs and on the main, they describe heaven similarly to Swedenborg. It seems there are levels in heaven and those who are in the higher levels can visit the levels below them. There are communities in heaven who sing praises to the Lord together and other communities who choose a more city-like existence where they have careers.
Many NDErs say that when they cross over they are greeted by a community of souls who are like themselves and want to know what they had experienced and learned during their lifetime. These other souls feel like pieces of themselves that are connected to them.
It's been powerful seeing the ways NDEs have aligned with what Swedenborg experienced, websurfer. Many similarities, and yet each one seems to have something unique for the experiencer. This series includes a couple of shows in the past few weeks about the different levels of heaven, if you're interested. So glad this method of illustrating the ideas is working for you!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you. I want to check them out.
@@websurfer5772 We will all end up there so I for one want to know a lot about it. Take care.
@@offTheLeftEye Exactly. I wanted to know where I'm going and what I'm supposed to be doing in this life. I find it more daunting and more settling at the same time.
I was wondering about this same thing last night . Thank you.
Love the synchronicity, Keith! You're welcome!
Good Episode! Thanks! ❤️✝️🌌
You're welcome, GoldenHair! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Curtis, Great show!! It's a difficult thing to admit, but I have spent years feeling alone. It's n!ce to know in heaven I will find some comfort in belonging. Have you concidered doing a show on finding your soulmate in heaven as part of this series? I have always been interested in how that works as well. Thanks Friends.
Hi Randy -- I think you're not alone in feeling alone. Such a rampant feeling these days, it seems. But my heart goes out to you for it.
This series is walking through the book "Heaven and Hell (HH)." Curtis is in HH §44 in this show, I think. The chapter about Marriage in HH is §§366 to 386 -- so it'll be a while till Curtis gets there! And actually, I'm not sure how much HH talks about the "finding each other" part. I think that is in Swedenborg's book "Marriage Love."
But we do have our old shows about it! Maybe this playlist will give you some ideas. th-cam.com/play/PLgtFTXGqZdSnVm6megbrsgDh8sMPeW9Bo.html. (And we did a few shows using the term "twin flames" just to catch a different mindset about it. You could swap in "soulmates" for that term, or "eternal partner," or whatever.) Blessings to you, Randy!
@Off The Left Eye That's fine guys. I love the series. I tried to get through Heaven and Hell by myself a few times, but swedenborg's terminology throws me sometimes. Thanks for your help.
Always a pleasure to "talk" with you, Randy. Here's a show i found called "How Will You Find Your Soulmate After Death?" -- th-cam.com/video/7l1MNNNhitk/w-d-xo.html. Hope that gives you some hope!
Wow can’t wait I can’t even get along with our neighbors the EGO is always working so I pray for them that they are abundantly happy but so far no signs that they’re all they do is complaining jajaja were happy now!!!!
You make me laugh Yvette. Yes our pesky egos do get in the way of enjoying our neighbors. Praying is a good first step, holding our tongues is another. Here is a video I have gone back to many times about 3 ways to love my neighbor. th-cam.com/users/livepl7s8kiLrhE
Thank you for a great channel
You're welcome, William billy! So glad it feels useful to you!
This gives me so much peace and excitement about heaven. I'm a recluse. It's something I want to change and I'm working on that. But it's easier said than done to form relationships of any kind. One of my worries was that the promises of heaven wouldn't be for me; that somehow I'd be the odd duck that was still alone and therefore sad in heaven. I told myself that God spoke the truth in 1 Corinthians 2:9 "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him." I believed in this with all my heart. But now thanks to Swedenborg my hopes feel more concrete. I feel assured that everything will truly work out for the best. I'm going to try to live a life with loving relationships on Earth but if that doesn't work out, then I know I'll find those bonds in heaven.
So glad this video could give you some reassurance, aisha! The key is that you WANT to live a heavenly kind of life!
Thank you, Curtis!
You're welcome, Alex!
Beautiful! I feel it with all my soul ! Thank you❤
That's beautiful, light! So glad it resonated in your heart!
Very valuable "spiritual" information, Sire.
So glad it feels useful and meaningful for you, Dipchand!
This feels like it also clears up the soulmate discussion. If after death, a married couple realize their spirits don’t resonate then that soulmate could be found in the community you will be in.
Yes, juan! According to Swedenborg, we will all find our true partner!
I saw this video in my feed and am now watching this whole entire video and am enjoying it while I’m walking 🚶♀️ 4.00 miles. Thank you so much Curtis! Great talk about Lonliness. I have autism spectrum disorder and I can feel very lonely at times.
Impressed with the walking, Praveen! So glad this video had something for you to appreciate, and may it provide you a little hope about a future with less loneliness. Prayers to you for peace and connection!
@@offTheLeftEye thank you so much for your comment and your reply
@@PraveenSrJ01 Yes and I am sorry that loneliness is part of your experience. My understanding is that heaven will be a place of belonging and connection. What a miracle.
Been pondering this and ran across Swedenborg's writings to the effect that those who deliberately choose to live apart from others in this life end up as these bitter hermits on the other side, ascribing their motives to selfishness. They also have a jealous belief that they were owed something better since they aren't remotely as happy as everyone else with communities, and are acutely aware of it, too.
It terrifies me. I've never been able to fit into any community, and the older I've gotten, the worse it's been whenever I try. At first it was because nobody ever seemed to be on the same page with interests and other meaningless items, so it's easy to ascribe that to my own pettiness. But these days it's because no one seems to care the same way about the truly important things, sharing the same values, ethics and so on. That's already bad enough with frivolous groups such as those based around hobbies/interests. Spiritual communities like churches scare me to death because of doctrinal demands and groupthink over something as essential as one's own relationship with God. My experiences with Catholicism growing up and the zealousness of Catholic converts later in life really nailed that one shut. And that's all before fundamental questions about things like the validity or acceptability of same-sex relationships or simply being spiritual at all. I live in an extremely atheistic place and the vast majority of people I end up meeting online are very much secularized as well, but more often than not this means apathy or a complete misunderstanding of where I'm coming from, with some vicious opposition mixed in for good measure.
It's hard for me to fathom what a spiritual community of "mine" would even look like by now. Worse, if that's a product of some defect or unaddressed evil on my own part, I'm not given to assume by Swedenborg's text that I'd even have one. When the world seems either indifferent or hostile at every turn, is it wrong to pull away from it just to stay intact? Jesus gave the direction to "be in the world but not of the world." How can I be "in" it without forcing myself to be "of" it at this rate?
Life is really... complicated, isn't it? I'm glad at least some folks seem to have things figured out.
Complicated indeed, War Hawk. I (Chara) have discovered that I need to have some firm boundaries around my participation in the world (e.g., not watching the news), because it sends me into despair and hopelessness and powerlessness so fast -- and what good does that do? I try to have goodwill towards my neighbor, even when I have different opinions or can't take sides or am ignorant of the hot topics. And I try to just be a blessing in my immediate sphere of influence, my day-to-day, small-world, local interactions. I watched an interesting video lately imploring us to not be distracted by the horrors of this world so much that we forget to nurture our connection to the Divine and our relationships with the people in our lives. The ability to have our finger on the pulse of the entire world brings so much stress when there's nothing we can do to make a difference on the other side of the planet. So for me, it comes back to a "Think global, act local" kind of attitude.
I trust that if we keep cultivating goodwill toward others, even "loving our enemies," and working on our relationship with our God, we WILL find our place of belonging in the other world -- even if in this world we need to maintain a distance from some people. I hear you, War Hawk, and I wish you peace and blessings and the ability to BE a blessing to others.
So, before I go into the details of Ziewe's "story", I would start by saying, that he represents 1:1 the opinion of the Hindus, that was described in the text about regeneration you sent me after my first comment. (Thanks again! I really appreciate it!) He claims to have had Out-Of-Bodies-Experiences since the 70s and was since then discovering the...he calls it Afterlife, Swedenborg calls it World of Spirits where he was to look around and realize where he was. So, however, after this, he started to learn things. The major one thing, that Ziewe and Swedenborg have in common in their beliefs is that after we die, we first get into an environment that represents our inner self. For example, if you're a really mean, patriot, selfish person, you will likely live in an environment which is pretty dark and cold and there's very little light and houses with no windows and stuff. However, if you're in a positive state of mind, very loving and caring for others and happy, you will likely live in an environment which is very warm and beautiful and the sun shines and so on. I could go more into detail here, but now I want this first time point out something different.
-> See in the answers, this comment is getting a little bit too long...😅
So, in his Out-Of -Body-Experiences, the one person that was always around was his mother. However, one day he asked her where his father was. And by looking in her eyes he knew they sort of lost contact, so he "shouted out" the question; "Where-is-my-father?!" And then he was taken to a farmyard in, what he identified as Russia on the physical Earth. There he saw two boys, one about 8 and the other one about 10 years old. However the Astral Body kind of stopped doing anything, looked at him and asked: "Jürgen...?"
And by this experience he realized for him, that reincarnation indeed is a thing that's happening.
For months, this made me really confused and also triggered a kind of...how should I put this...not depression, if you know what I mean, but it's the word that's the closest that describes my state of mind at the time. (It was about the end of February until the end of March) Then I got notice of your channel and Swedenborg's beliefs. They really made me calm down from this and I would love to believe it but right now, I don't really know, because of my confusion who's "right" and who's "wrong".
Because of this, I tried OBEs too, but then I realised that this was a really stupid idea because of my confusion, too. So to end this comment, I would like to ask you, what you think, what I will encounter if I have an Out-of-Body-Experience and what I'll be able too see, feel and learn. Thanks! 😊😉
Interesting stuff, Silbersittich. Of course we have no way of knowing what kind of OBE you might have. Though there seem to be some similar threads in OBEs and NDEs, there are also such individual pieces that seem unique to the experiencer. It seems that those experiences are part of the tailor-made spiritual journey that God is leading us all on. And the same goes for our experiences in everyday life in this plane.
There are lots of different theories about what happens after our body dies. There's no way to prove any of it, but we'll all find out eventually. One way to approach that unknowable fact might be to just live in the present, right now, bringing as much heavenly energy as we can to each moment -- choosing love and service and kindness and compassion and joy. And then those moments will lead us forward.
Sending prayers of peace to you as you deal with this inner turmoil. Blessings!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you so much! Next week, I would like to tell you about Ziewe's breaking through into higher states of conciousness because this is the last thing which I can't explain to myself with the ideas of Swedenborg. For now, I'll be trying OBEs again and if you want, I could report those then!
(Sorry, reading my own comments, I realised I could improve my English expressions, I'm not a native speaker.)
Blessings to the OTLE-Team from me too!😊
@@silbi_der4te_Gaming Thank you for working to speak with us in English. Kuddos for being multilingual. Are you saying that you can initiate an OBE for yourself? I thought they happened to people without effort from the person. Take care.
@@offTheLeftEye Well, yes and no. You can cause an OBE by intense meditation. For example if you focus on your inner sight and hearing. After a short (or long😅) time you get into a hypnagogic state which at some point comes to a standstill. Your physical body is now asleep but your astral body is still awake and free to explore the other world(s)!😄
That‘s what I learned from videos, partially in my language.
"Vibe your tribe" comes to mind 〰️💞〰️
Nice phrase, fantastip.
Suppose I didn’t have a good life growing up on the earth that wasn’t my fault, will I retain all that in the afterlife? My main shortcomings are depression, difficulty relating to others, loneliness, and attention disorder. I only wish to get better, to “ fit in” so to speak. I have a lot of faith in God and Jesus……. Thanks, Curtis, your shows are always inspiring and give me hope. 🙂😊
Your spirit will be free of earthly concerns, Julian, and you'll get a chance to find out who you truly are, apart from the damages of a rough upbringing. At least that's how I take what Swedenborg learned. No matter what, you will fit in to your spiritual community, because your heart will lead you to the place where it will be at home. Blessings to you!
@@offTheLeftEye Thank you so much!❤️ Your show, OTLE has always been an inspiration to me……. God Bless You Also!!❤️❤️
@@julianbristow4793 Yes, just like people with physical limitations... blind or deaf, will no longer be limited by that in heaven you will be more fully you as well.
Great episode! Do you guys have any episodes / material that really focus on the spatial aspects of the afterlife? Or, different types of distance from one another. Here's how I think it would work - let's start by looking at the map at 14:45. Let's say I am a resident of middle heaven. First of all, there has to be a normal sort of space / distance, like earth, otherwise everyone and everything would be smashed in the same space, right? Anyway, I want to go visit my friend Joe's house, who also lives in middle heaven. Can I choose to walk to his house? Can I 'teleport' to it? Let's say he lives 15 miles away, and I want to take a long scenic walk to this house. But, maybe a week from now, I'd rather get there quicker - can I teleport there, and be at his doorstep in a matter of seconds? If Joe happens to live in outermost heaven, then I imagine there would be no walking to his house, ever. I would think the only way to get there would be to 'mind shift' like is mentioned in this episode.
I'll try and sum up - within a particular ring of heaven, etc., you'd have two different methods of travel - normal means of motion, and quicker thought based travel. To jump from one ring to another, you need to adjust your mental state in order to get there. Solely thought based, no distance involved, just time. What do you all think?
Hi Zach! I love that you are pondering all this. Swedenborg reports that though there is no fixed physical space and distance in the afterlife, there is the APPEARANCE of space and distance because otherwise, like you say, everything would be all smashed together and nothing could be individually experienced or accomplished. Spirits and angels certainly do both walk places and also teleport. Travel in the afterlife -- the method and experience of how long it takes -- are totally dependent on people's state of mind and desires, as you are correctly concluding! We have a whole show about this topic that may be helpful: "How To Travel in the Afterlife" th-cam.com/video/I8n3anFk7d4/w-d-xo.html&t
Do you know what god will do to me if I'm in heaven and still depressed about how I really wish it was never rude to ask young women or college girls about their age (Including On Earth)?
God will not do things to you in a punitive way Curious. He loves you and wants you to be happy.
This is 100% my experience of the afterlife.
Always love to hear affirmations of these ideas from people's lived experiences. Thanks, Eric!
Sometimes I feel lonely not because I’m around people who don’t know me but because I’m around people who don’t understand me, what I’m going through.
I am sorry for the feeling of isolation Robert. It is hard to endure. Our greatest punishment in this country is complete isolation. I hope there can be a few people who do understand you, it makes such a difference.
@@offTheLeftEye That’s why I’m here! People here get me. ❤️
@@robertansley6331 That is wonderful to hear! Let's keep talking.
So this all sounds good to me. It resonates. However how do we know this Swedenborg
Is what it is . I grew up catholic. I left that. Now im kinda soul searching. Which is why I found myself here.
My question is. ..
What makes this fact vs any other "teachings"
Well, faith is faith, Carmella. None of it can be proven as fact. For us, it's about how it resonates in your spirit, and whether it leads to more goodness and love in life. Here are some videos and an article to help you ponder it.
Who Was Swedenborg? - th-cam.com/video/HEa0e8AcS78/w-d-xo.html
Was Swedenborg Crazy? - th-cam.com/video/K_ZP30NFYf8/w-d-xo.html
Why Should You Believe Swedenborg? -- th-cam.com/video/2n98Up10Zs4/w-d-xo.html
And an article by Karin: "Why Read Swedenborg? Isn't the Bible Enough?"
swedenborg.com/why-read-swedenborg-isnt-the-bible-enough/?fbclid=IwAR3DIoSOC6BC6q-iu1-v4Y3Mh7uT0spAu4gfidTSUuEXiShM1szOTtfQoUE
Speaking of loneliness. My brother in law used to live alone. He passed away two weeks ago and I feel so sad😭 that he died alone in his house in his bed. Everybody tells me that he was not alone God was with him.
I'm so sorry for that heartache you're enduring, geegee. I like to think that "everybody" is right, but that doesn't remove the pull of your heart to wish you could have been with him. It feels right that everyone should have loved ones nearby as they transition into the next life. And if many deathbed testimonies are any evidence, it sounds like everyone DOES -- they're just loved ones on the other side!
Here's an episode we did called "How Angels Take Care of Us When We Die" --
th-cam.com/video/1rnk72vH7Ws/w-d-xo.html. Perhaps you'll find a little comfort there. Sending prayers to your tender heart for peace.
Thanks so much! 🙏
@@Starlighthugs Have a blessed day.
@@Starlighthugs Yes, he is surrounded by loving angels now.
I can't wait to meet my soul family.
Sweet anticipation, Brian!
Hi, hoping you may have a reason to what I’ve been confused about. The day my mom passed away I was at hospital with my sons to be there with her. I kept talking to her , looking in her eyes, & holding her hand & she wouldn’t talk, respond, squeeze my hand. She look at me or in the room but not talk. Knowing my mom I’m sure she would have wanted to at least say something to her grandsons that she helped me raise. Just don’t understand. Went on about 16 hours before her heart stopped. Just horrible feeling.
My heart goes out to you for that difficult experience, Karen. I (Chara) have been with a few people when they died, but I'm no expert. My thought is that perhaps she was already primarily in the spiritual world. That is, her eyes may have been open, and her heart and lungs still working, but her CONSCIOUSNESS had already transitioned. She was perhaps seeing her spiritual surroundings at that time, and no longer tuned into her physical sensations and sensory input. It doesn't sound like she would have INTENDED to ignore you. Rather, her spirit had already moved on and her body was just trailing behind.
Here's an episode called "How Angels Take Care of Us When We Die" --
th-cam.com/video/1rnk72vH7Ws/w-d-xo.html. Perhaps that will give you some more thoughts about what was going on with your dear mom. May that horrible feeling pass, and may you feel the confidence that she was already in God's hands, surrounded by angels. She was so blessed to have you and your sons with her as her body finished up her stay here. Sending prayers for peace to you!
I've always felt lonely in this world because my view of life always seems to differ from others'. (Me being interested Swedenborg's view of Christianity rather than current mainstream Christianity is one example.)
The only person I truly feel I fit in with on this life is my wife, whom I love infinitely. But it also causes me intense fear constantly thinking of the frailty of human life... I can't help it. And even though I WANT to believe in life after death I'm always afraid of there being nothing..
I've heard many people say similar things, 36Kite36 -- they WANT to believe in a life after death, but they can't quite commit to the idea. Of course no one can prove the existence of life after death, so it comes down to a choice. Does it make you feel better about life to believe in a "hereafter," or does it make your life worse somehow? One thing some people do is pray for a stronger faith in the afterlife, pray for a deeper trust in God's path for us. We can't control the frailty of human life, but living fully in the moment, with a trust that LOVE is the realest thing and will pull us together again in the next life is what some people go on. Blessings to you as you find some way to sit with your faith and your frailty -- you're certainly not alone in dealing with this part of the human condition!
We are lonely, bored and often overwhelmed!
Wish I could create “ leverage” against this.
Are you saying that in the afterlife we are lonely, bored and overwhelmed, user-bw2?
@@offTheLeftEye Oh no, lol.
Meant in this realm.
Yes those things are part of this life, User. And yet God is leading us even then. If being lonely pushes me to reach out, that is a good thing. If being bored nudges me to serve others, that is a good thing. If being overwhelmed means I ask for God's help that too is a good result. @@Catherine-u8l
@@offTheLeftEye Of course you are correct.
Thank you!
May we all find ways to serve one another. It makes a difference, User. @@Catherine-u8l
Perfect timing with this one, OTLE.
I'm experiencing what I understand intellectually not matching up with what I'm feeling ( unworthiness,ect) and this disparity creates loneliness.
This channel softens that significantly...so thank you OTLE community 💛🌤
Oh goodness, IRWU -- unworthiness is a bear! And it's a lie from the hells. God created you for heaven, and is pulling you toward him at all times. I'm glad you're able to have that sense of unworthiness toned down a little with the ideas here. Have you seen our video called "Does My Life Matter?" -- th-cam.com/users/live33FfPQsf_zU. Perhaps it will soften those feelings a bit more. Blessings to your beautiful soul!
@Off The Left Eye thank you 🙏
I feel pulled every day of my life, since I was little, and so im always hyper aware ( and unable to let go) of my mistakes. I'm sure this is common. I look forward to watching the video you recommend tonight...so much appreciation for you!! 🙏💛🌤
@@IResonateWithU Yes that video is a reassuring one. There are others as well. It is great to hear that conversation with us at OTLE can help you feel less alone. One of the ways I try to picture worthiness is how mothers love their newborn babies, not because they have done something to "deserve" it or paid their dues somehow. They can't help loving them. God feels that way times a million towards us. Including you.
@@offTheLeftEye I appreciate that reminder 🥰🙏
@@IResonateWithU Hoping you can let that love seep in, and break apart the lies of unworthiness.
That’s going to be fun !
Amen to that, Bonnie!
Absolutely as we will have our parents, our family our kids will be there with us.
However, this all depend upon our best endeavors in this world with limited time of life .
Heaven is a place no human eye has ever seen or observe it, the next life whole system is beyond our imagination and observation, including God Almighty, Heaven , Hell , Angels and our loved ones who passed away to next immortal world.
This is God Almighty promise and challenge to man that Man was only created to pray his Lord Almighty and do richeous deeds in worldly life to have full approval of God Almighty for a best reward.
AMEEN 🙏
Yes, Nauman -- Our limited, earth-bound minds can hardly grasp the glories of the spiritual world and the realities of God, heaven, etc. But yes -- "our best endeavors" will allow us to experience them when our time comes!
What if you never feel lonely on earth? What if solitude is a comfort rather than something that makes you sad? What if you find the company of nature, of animals to be preferred over the company of people? Not everyone is a "people person." What you describe about the spiritual world sounds kind of awful to me -- constant busy work surrounded by people every minute of every day.
Seems to me there will be room for the introverts in the other world, Rabbits. And I don't think of the "usefulness" of people in heaven as "busywork," but rather some soul-nourishing contribution to the welfare of your surrounding community. Maybe you'll be a gardener, or you'll care for animals, or you'll be a writer -- or some other contribution that doesn't require crowds and social interaction. Also, Swedenborg paints a nice picture of doing our "jobs" in the morning, having recreational time in the afternoon, and home time in the evenings. Does that sound more do-able?
@@offTheLeftEye Yes, it does sound more doable.
@@Rabbitsarewonderful Each experience of heaven is tailor made to fit our loves and desires.
@@offTheLeftEye Thanks for explaining that!
@@Rabbitsarewonderful Here is a playlist of videos about heaven that you might find interesting. th-cam.com/video/sD7PugjicA8/w-d-xo.html
I just started reading other planets ,so interesting
Isn't it, Bonnie? Kind of a mind-bender, but also a fun look at the age-old human condition!
I just like seeing your face Curtis. You are a beauty.
His good heart does shine through that great face, doesn't it, E?
A question! if heaven is not dissimilar from life on earth then is it impossible for example to take your wife's jewelry when one passes ?
Physical matter cannot cross the divide into the spiritual world, Bryan. Two different dimensions, you might say. We agree with the saying "You can't take it with you."
Can’t wait to go to heaven I feel soo lost here just can’t find my soulmate here on earth
My heart goes out to you for that kind of loneliness, Jennifer. Hope you can find some other kinds of belonging while you're here.
@@offTheLeftEye you think Jesus really give me a soulmate a partner
Would god give that to me
Here's a show we did called "How Will Your Find Your Soul Mate After Death?" -- th-cam.com/video/7l1MNNNhitk/w-d-xo.html. It may not happen here on earth, but Swedenborg asserts it WILL happen in the other world.
@@jennifererby7266 Absolutely. His whole purpose is to give you happiness. Here is a video about finding your soul mate in heaven. th-cam.com/video/7l1MNNNhitk/w-d-xo.html
What if you're an introvert that never feels lonely and doesn't enjoy other people's company?
I'm not sure, Captain Kayak -- but it sounds like your outsides will match your insides in the afterlife, no matter what you're like. So you'll feel at home, at least.
Interesting. Perhaps maybe on the other side our depression and traumas will dissolve and things will improve for the better. One can only hope🙏
@@captainkayak7670 I will hope with you on that one.
🙏🔥🙏
Glad it touched your heart, Gabriel!
Are you implying when we die we go straight to heaven?
From what I understand some people do
Here is a video about the world of spirits, the place we go first to sort out what we really love and choose. th-cam.com/video/8RcfriDRPX4/w-d-xo.html
How about our pets
Here's a short clip we did a while back about pets in heaven, L G:
th-cam.com/video/e_juw6tmXQY/w-d-xo.html
Anyone wants to send me to heaven?!
The Lord does, JJ! -- in his perfect timing. May you find some sweet moments of community and connection on THIS level while you're waiting!
@@offTheLeftEye Wish i had people like you and your team around.. Maybe i woulnt feel so out of place
@@johnsjourney4978 Heaven will be your home, and you will be with people who feel just right. (but don't go yet)
Those who live a single life are uncomfortable before God’s original will.
Those of us who practice birth control and declare they will not have children will go to the other world and face the words of judgment: “Through our sons and daughters, God wanted to send the prince and princess that would govern the universe!”
Once we pass into the spirit world, these things will be known in an instant. We would come to know of this in a moment. God
was trying to bring blessings to our generation and tribe through the merits of our ancestors who had worked hard through thousands and tens of thousands of years of bitter painful history.
Yet, we were the one who cut off that channel.
We can't make judgments of anyone for the choices they make, pierre. Only God knows the inner motivations, and that's between the person and their God. Divine Providence works in many ways that we may not understand.
Yes I've been lonely since 2016,when my husband of 28 years passed away❤️🩹
I miss my daughter
@@christinecelestial5024 big hug 🫂 I pray that the sweet savior comforts you and catches your tears. XxXx
Yes having her gone is really hard. I am sorry for this separation Christine, and hope that it will vanish when you are together again one day.
Such a heartache, L. Bailey! May the promise of a joyful reunion ease that ache a little -- but I'm sure it feels like an ENDLESS wait. Blessings to you as you navigate the loneliness, and perhaps find other kinds of friendship and company.