Don’t run away but this one is about repentance

                I do realize that this is a topic that some may consider a mainly Christian topic but stand fast pagans; you may find this of interest too. Repentance is not quite as simple as confessing your sins and asking forgiveness. And you may find that you believe in the worth of repentance too.

                So this morning I was thinking about repentance and I was reminded of a vision I had a long time ago as I was meditating. I saw, or more so saw through their eyes, people going through judgment. At that time I was Wiccan so I had seen the one doing the judging as a spirit dressed in shadow. These people were not only being shown their sins but also the consequences of what they had done. How their sin had affected others. At that point if these souls showed to shed tears they were allowed to go on to the next place. Where I was aware of a spirit dressed in light was waiting for them but my vision never took me there. Neither did I ever see a soul that did not cry so I was not aware of what would have become of them.

                Now as a Latter Day Saint I have been taught that repentance is asking for forgiveness and to work to change. This is perfectly true. And to help that motivation to change I think you need to look into the effects of that sin. See the damage you have done and feel that remorse. Then as you ask for that forgiveness you will find your heart sincere and will seek the strength to change.

                We all need to be aware of the consequences of our actions. Care about how what we do affects others. And be willing to do the right thing. Some of us have commandments, others may say “And it hurt none, do what thou will.” All of us have that inner voice that tells us to do right. Repent in your own way for your sins and our world will begin to be a better place.

                Oh and remember that the Golden Rule says “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” not “Do unto other as they have done unto you.” Think about that one for a while.