Can You Speak for the Gods? Exploring Spiritual Ethics with Jon O'Sullivan

Can You Speak for the Gods? Exploring Spiritual Ethics with Jon O'Sullivan - Irish Pagan School

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@alexandergriffith4517 3 ай бұрын

I agree that with sovereignty comes great responsibility. And also, consent is a BIG DEAL whether Spiritual, Physical or Intellectual.

@kieratorockio3551 3 ай бұрын

"With sovereignty comes great responsibility" EXACTLY!!! Too many people are quick to blame others and outside forces for bad things happening to them and some go so far as to give outside forces credit for the good things that happen rather than taking responsibility for their own actions good or bad. While it is important to appreciate and give thanks when its due we shouldn't sacrifice or reduce our own sovereignty to do so. The same when something bad is done to us the person/s responsible need to be held accountable for their part but we also need to look at what choices we made that could have led to that outcome. Its all about balance, right?

@alexandergriffith4517 3 ай бұрын

@@kieratorockio3551 It is about balance per se... But can one be balanced and still grow and develop? Also, it is not the victims fault that they were s*xually *ssaulted or harassed. In those cases, their personal sovereignty was violated by someone seeking to hold a dominant power position over them; same goes for people who engage in blackmail... It's a violation of sovereignty and consent. And it's up to each of us who are responsible for the care and maintenance of a Tuatha to stand between our members and those who would deprive them of their personal sovereignty.

@kieratorockio3551 3 ай бұрын

@@alexandergriffith4517 I think there can be growth and balance. I think that we aren't going to be constantly in balance, nobody is perfect like that. We do the best we can to maintain balance and that involves constant growth and work. Balance doesn't just happen you have to work to maintain it. If two people are on a see saw they're working together to keep it balanced, when one gets off things are out of balance. This would be like an outside force causing you to lose balance, maybe by violating your personal sovereignty, then you gotta put in the work to regain your balance. It's a give and take. By working to maintain balance you go through periods where you become out of balance and you must grow to regain it

@forestjohnson7474 3 ай бұрын

9:48 I love it brother, thank you.

@lskazalski 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the way you've put all this!

@ArielleDistel 3 ай бұрын

Holy shite! Jon! I would have lost it with the holy water incident... Wow! Great video and powerful words as usual.

@kerryclare8708 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jon, I respect both you and Lora and am extremely grateful to have found the IPS. I will admit that I did send a stupid email right at the beginning of my learning, which I apologise profusely for (I now know better and endeavour to do better). I have since been purposely not emailing the IPS because I'd hate to step over your boundaries inadvertently. I've worried that my questions would perhaps cause annoyance as they may seem stupid or too simple to warrant bothering you with. Maybe I'll be brave and email a question or two, but they won't be about my dreams, journeys, or supposed messages for you from deities (I dont have any for either of you, just for the record 😂). I'd never expect you to figure out my shite for me, but I have on occasion wanted to ask advice to point me in the right direction so I can go figure it out for myself. Mind yourselves and as always looking forward to your content here and on all your teaching platforms 😊

@kerryclare8708 3 ай бұрын

@@John-dt2do Perhaps stupid was a poor choice of word. I did try to clarify it with adding too simple. I get the urge to ask questions, but end up not because I realise how hard Jon and Lora work and don't wish to add to it with something simple. If I get properly stuck with something or feel I have a question worthy of their time, then I most likely will. If you're referring to my first use of the word stupid, I did what alot of people do after having a first experience of the Morrigan, basically is this the Morrigan? At the time it was motivated by the feeling, you guys know more than me so you seem like the people to talk too. However, it's my journey not theirs and as such only I will be able to find the answers. I trust the deities to clue me in when there's a need for me to know. Perhaps ignorance is a better word than stupid in this situation.

@kerryclare8708 3 ай бұрын

@@John-dt2doThank for your lovely comment 😊

@DavidBridger1 3 ай бұрын

Well said, Jon. Well-lived, well-positioned, and well said.

@jmck6320 3 ай бұрын

Great need for a hat this summer! Suits you sir

@cynthsalas2429 3 ай бұрын

Well said

@-RONNIE 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video

@alexandergriffith4517 3 ай бұрын

It's a definite problem, people who feel that they are a living embodiment of a Deity... The challenge is the demigods who do exist. There's no good outcome for demigods because they bridge the gap between humanity and deity. Or so it seems.

@Irish.Alchemist 3 ай бұрын

Would I want that..... f no! Totally right.

@Irish.Alchemist 3 ай бұрын

Community care comes in many ways.

@Irish.Alchemist 3 ай бұрын

I painted a tarp with "Care, Compassion, Change" that was used to cover those large triggering signs that went on tour around the country. Consent is key.