I started this blog a long time ago to describe my experience with the church, Self Realization Fellowship, to which I belonged for about 30 years and through the writing process made some sense of it all. Being born new in Christ is all about moving forward, but moving forward often means looking back a bit.
So, that's what I've done...gone back and written some of my thoughts about SRF and how they conflict with Christianity, along with other goofy things that went on when I was a member. There are different levels of passion in the writing depending on where I was in this process.
But, if you're new to my site and wonder about some of the postings and if I have some kind of grudge, then, no--much more complicated. I left SRF around 2000, but did not become a Christian (baptized in the faith) until 2005. There was a five year gap. I make this clear because some think I lallygagged across the street.
I've written about how hard it was to transition from eastern teachings to Christianity.
The only place this leaves me, is my own experiences, my writing ability - mix it up, and you have Turtle-Dove. Love it or leave it. It's just one of the many things I do in my life. If we don't live our life LARGE then why life at all?
I'm much more interested in writing about Christ and how he changes lives, especially mine. But, it's tricky when a chunk of my life was with a guru. I hope that others won't feel so alone in their decisions to leave a guru, or be afraid. It can be done. Christ will heal you.
I'm also a published romance writer, and you can find me here at: www.debratwardowski.com. I am currently working on a historical Christian romance.
I've worked for studios, written scripts, local commentaries, corporate newsletters and was interviewed for a TV program, for Cox Cable channel 39 called “Around the Town."
I've been a Christian now for about 5 years and feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to come to Christ.
I've been married 36 years and live in Mission Viejo, California.
I am available for speaking engagements. If your church is interested in talking to your congregation, or small group regarding the lure of Eastern religions, contact me at djtwriter@cox.net
So, that's what I've done...gone back and written some of my thoughts about SRF and how they conflict with Christianity, along with other goofy things that went on when I was a member. There are different levels of passion in the writing depending on where I was in this process.
But, if you're new to my site and wonder about some of the postings and if I have some kind of grudge, then, no--much more complicated. I left SRF around 2000, but did not become a Christian (baptized in the faith) until 2005. There was a five year gap. I make this clear because some think I lallygagged across the street.
I've written about how hard it was to transition from eastern teachings to Christianity.
The only place this leaves me, is my own experiences, my writing ability - mix it up, and you have Turtle-Dove. Love it or leave it. It's just one of the many things I do in my life. If we don't live our life LARGE then why life at all?
I'm much more interested in writing about Christ and how he changes lives, especially mine. But, it's tricky when a chunk of my life was with a guru. I hope that others won't feel so alone in their decisions to leave a guru, or be afraid. It can be done. Christ will heal you.
I'm also a published romance writer, and you can find me here at: www.debratwardowski.com. I am currently working on a historical Christian romance.
I've worked for studios, written scripts, local commentaries, corporate newsletters and was interviewed for a TV program, for Cox Cable channel 39 called “Around the Town."
I've been a Christian now for about 5 years and feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to come to Christ.
I've been married 36 years and live in Mission Viejo, California.
I am available for speaking engagements. If your church is interested in talking to your congregation, or small group regarding the lure of Eastern religions, contact me at djtwriter@cox.net
