Is God Real?
For many of us, WE wouldn’t even pose this question. And yes, I do draw a distinction between “real” and “exists,” such as if I were to ask, “Does God exist?”—a similar, yet different question.
WE undeniably KNOW God is real. Real because we don’t just believe, but because we have experienced God, via our senses, as some esoteric phenomena that we can only attribute to God.
I believe atheists and doubters have asked either or both questions at some point in their lives, because everyone experiences some things that they can’t explain.
I’m not here to change an unbelievers mind, but I would like to present a slice of my reasoning for believing the answer to both questions is YES.
Defining Reality
Any good survey starts by providing definitions. So, let’s examine my previous articles to provide my thoughts on the definition of “Reality.”
https://sheilamurrey.net/2012/09/16/are-we-real/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2014/06/01/reality-is-only-what-we-perceive/
And as interesting as it is to attempt to define Reality it is even more thrilling to ponder a definition of the undefinable enigma, God.
God, Omniscience
I have been sharing my innermost thoughts about God, Omniscience, for several years (since my first audible experience in 2005). Links to my previous articles follow:
https://sheilamurrey.net/2014/01/19/why-do-i-censor-or-limit-myself-god-is-just-be/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2016/05/01/limitless-god/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/08/23/about-omniscience/
Hearing from God
In the article, Research Is Shedding New Light on Hearing Voices, the author writes that William James, who established the first experimental psychology laboratory in America at Harvard, concluded:
God is real in the reality of the impacts on those open to the possibility. Considering whether or not to choose such openness, James decided that it is more beneficial to act as if there is a transcendent that gives an ultimate meaning to life.
William James, Philosopher and Psychologist—Father of American psychology.
Granted, not all believers in God claim to have heard God’s voice, such as Neale Donald Walsch, author of the series of Conversations with God books. Nevertheless, most believers do credit God with healings and a variety of phenomenon (such as synchronicities) that cannot otherwise be explained.
My friend and fellow spiritual author, Elliott Eli Jackson also writes of conversations with God in his series of The Sapiential Discourses books.
Sacred Sites
This is a huge topic, and one that I have written about before, so I won’t go into it all again, except to provide a list to my previous articles and say that I continue to reap energetic benefits from the time I spent at Newgrange in County Meath, Glendalough, Ireland, Stonehenge in England, and multiple sites in Scotland, especially on the grounds of Rosslyn Chapel and castle, Isle of Skye, and the Faerie Glen.
Right from the beginning of our trip, while “playing” and seemingly “having fun,” I was opening and picking up clues of what would come. https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/12/03/game-of-thrones-tour-dublin-ireland-winterfell/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/08/03/a-sacred-celtic-journey-part-1-ireland/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/10/20/a-sacred-celtic-journey-part-2-england/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/11/24/a-sacred-celtic-journey-part-3-scotland/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2020/04/11/newgrange-inside-the-chamber-during-the-winter-solstice/
Life After Death
As you may recall, I wrote an article, https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/04/19/a-surreal-vision-of-soul-departing/ after my dad died (crossed over to the Grand Beyond), which was quite the profound experience. That surreal experience, as well as others regarding my still born sister, Christina (link in the section: Metaphysical Experiences), lend to my knowing of Life After Death, and add to my beliefs of Omniscience (my name for the unknowable Dao, or God).
Friend, film producer, co-founder of the Spiritual Cinema Circle, and author, Stephen Simon has now, published a book with his beloved wife Lauren (who crossed over to the Grand Beyond in her sleep). I am so thrilled their book, What Dreams Have Come: Loving Through The Veil, is available on Amazon.
Note: As of the writing of this blog article, the paperback is available, but the Kindle version is not. I’ve added the Kindle version to my Amazon wish list. I’ll update this article when I obtain it. And I will also publish a book review when I finish reading it.
Also from the same Psychology Today article,
Studies with non-clinical populations have suggested that people are especially likely to hear hallucinatory voices during times of loss or bereavement. In one study, 30% reported hearing the voice of their deceased loved one within the first month of their death, and 6% still heard them a year later. In another study, 13% of persons heard the voice of their deceased spouse, including some who had been widowed up to 40 years prior to being interviewed.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/longing-nostalgia/201803/research-is-shedding-new-light-hearing-voices
Metaphysical Experiences
To date, thanks to the metaphysical experiences I’ve had, I have learned that we’re never alone. This knowing gives me eternal peace. The following articles offer a glimpse of the experiences I’ve had:
Tells the story of my still born sister, Christina: https://sheilamurrey.net/2017/04/26/that-little-blue-dot/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2020/06/21/the-watch/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2017/12/28/everything-resolves-to-gratitude-everything/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2018/07/08/book-review-soul-explorer/
About Religion
https://sheilamurrey.net/2014/11/02/take-only-what-you-need-leave-the-rest/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2016/11/27/why-all-the-different-religions/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/07/21/how-only-divides/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2018/06/24/my-take-on-new-thought/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2018/11/06/the-fences-of-religion/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2018/08/17/speaking-my-truth-about-church-coverup/
Turning towards Spirituality
Because I just can’t put all my trust and faith in any ONE person, concept, or teaching anymore, I have turned towards Spirit to lead and guide me.
I consider all I have learned up to this point in my life, as guideposts. Like training wheels help a child learn to ride a bicycle with proficiency and under self locomotion, that is how I view all religious instruction. Good for a time, but once you’re strong and steady in your knowing, and you have fully integrated Spirit, God, Source, Divine Essence, live the Dao, accepted the garment of the Christ, etc. you’re walking your path.
https://sheilamurrey.net/2017/12/05/metaphysical-musings-on-the-beattitudes/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2019/01/31/spirituality-is-for-all/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2020/05/02/no-dogma-required/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2016/04/03/take-it-spiritually-upon-yourself/
https://sheilamurrey.net/2013/03/10/spiritual-insights-during-40-day-juice-fast/
In closing, for now
In closing, for now: ALL of this leads me to more study and live more in tune with nature, as I see Omniscience EVERYWHERE. I am strong and steady in my walk. ❤️🦋🌀
https://sheilamurrey.net/2020/07/14/read-each-morning/
My consciousness and education has grown much since I wrote:
https://sheilamurrey.net/2013/09/22/just-what-is-reiki-shaman-qigong/
And my study and observations continue… in the forthcoming articles I’ll write about Sacred Geometry. Please subscribe and stay tuned!
https://sheilamurrey.net/2020/09/20/becoming-an-everyday-shaman/
Much love and many blessings. OM ❤️🦋🌀🙏☮️
A bit about me:
An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, available on Amazon.
Plus, my updated health book (that took 13 years to research, test, and write), Take It Upon Yourself to Live a Wholly Vibrant Life, is available for online sale and distribution (PDF format).
Buy it here: https://beingwhollyvibrant.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/book-launch-take-it-upon-yourself-to-live-a-wholly-vibrant-life/
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