God Creates A Unique Culture For The Inhabitants Of Heaven | Life After Death

[@jonchilds1116]

Makes me think of a truth from the the movie Ground Hog Day where the main character owns up and says "I am a jerk". He knew from day after day of his ego-self's behavior that beyond a doubt, left to himself, that he was no good. He hit rock bottom and took on a new self that was mostly selfless. Great show!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Hey thanks, Jon, for that very relatable cultural reference! It's possible to come to our senses like that, and tune into The Source. And what's amazing is that the more we become selfless like that, the more we FEEL like ourselves -- says Swedenborg!

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@Pfeffa Wow that sounds very intense. I am glad you feel like you are past those two dark times. We hope we can be part of your support team Erik.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@Pfeffa agreed!

[@cgodlove]

Awesome episode, Curtis! Thanks for bringing this message to life for all of us!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Woohoo, Carl! It's a team effort -- thank YOU for your part! ~Chara

[@randydiluzio8269]

Hello Curtis, a very good show!! Nice to see you back on KZbin!! I have been watching your channel for five years now. Your show always gives me something meaningful to think about and helps my soul find peace. Thank you. Happy New Year Friends!! Health and Happiness be Yours!! Welcome Back!!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks so much, Randy! It is great to be back in a regular rhythm of shows. Thanks for being with us for the long haul, and we rejoice that these ideas have proved meaningful in your life. What greater gift than peace? Happy New Year to you, too, and we'll be "seeing" you around!

[@randydiluzio8269]

@@offTheLeftEye Thank You so much guys!!

[@SalmanKhan-yv4up]

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[@offTheLeftEye]

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[@SAvannagEvanS]

Wonderful episode! Thanks for that message of love and connection. "Abide in me and I will abide in you" is such a lovely level of conscousness to 'abide' in. 🥰

[@offTheLeftEye]

Indeed, Lucy Lee! Thanks for giving us that little nugget to ponder as we take this episode into our lives!

[@parameshwartandia8286]

Sir, it is a nice presentation. God bless U. I am from India . I wish such programme in Hindi. I have studied many books of Swedenborg, Inferno of Dante, Jakob Lorbers, Sadhu Sunder Singh, Peter Hans. Wonderful information about Spirit and Spirit World, I could comprehend. Really valuable knowledge. But I find that Christians in India do not believe on spiritual knowledge except what said in Bible. God knows fate of such believers. But your work is appreciable. Thank Lord for bringing this light on us today. Lord God will take care of everyone I pray. Lord God touch everyone's heart and fill with His wisdom and peace.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Hello Parameshwar! I am sorry that our resources are limited, and at this point we can't translate all our shows into Hindi. Maybe some day! Sounds like you have been digging deep, and have found information about spiritual reality that resonates with you. And yes, not everyone feels comfortable outside a strictly literal interpretation of the Bible. But you're right -- God knows all about them, and is pouring his love and light into every single being, leading them with whatever means he can use. We believe that he IS taking care of everyone. Blessings to your searching mind and compassionate heart!

[@EloraSelah]

Many Christians have a relationship with Christ and since Bible warns of deception, it's fine that people follow Bible for clarity. God is not the author of confusion. So you can follow what gives you peace, they can follow where they find peace❤❤❤❤

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@EloraSelah Yes many paths can all lead to peace. Finding God is the purpose and there are a myriad of ways.

[@maryvalentine4924]

Thank you so much dear Curtis!! I am so happy you are going through this book because the message on how to be happy, become an angel, live in the heavenly culture here and now - all these teachings lead to God making us happy - as you said. Wonderful that you are spreading this good news!! Blessings and peace to all!!❤

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thank YOU, Mary! You are so good at spreading the good news yourself! It is amazing how we really can choose heaven NOW, in THIS moment. Thanks for being along on this journey with us, and blessings to you, too!

[@HEART2HEART-3]

It's funny because when I talk to or message my children, (who are all in their 30's now), I call them angels because of how happy my heart feels when I think of them. We truly already know these things, we just see things through our physical eyes and not our spiritual eyes... Just needs that shift in our perspective. It's all good because God us all for the good... Beautiful Blessings ✨💛✨🤗

[@maryvalentine4924]

@@HEART2HEART-3 Thank you so much for your insights concerning how we intuitively know much about the spiritual world - we just need that shift to "see" it. I for one also have needed so much instruction, OTLE and Jonathan's Bible study lessons, and New Church sermons, and small group communities - I really need all this to open my inner sight to the Lord's spiritual world of angels. That's where I want to be - now and when I pass over. We are so blessed to have such richness of Truth reaching us. Stay blessed ❤

[@nancylindman9380]

I love hearing you, Curtis, (or anyone) talk about the profound truth that ALL good originates and belongs to God. When I first stumbled across Swedenborg more than 20 years ago, reading an intelligent theology expounding the origin of good just warmed my heart, blew my mind and comforted me in indescribable ways. Knowing that goodness does NOT originate in my self is one of the most liberating truths I discovered in the Writings. Thank you, Curtis, for speaking of this so much in tonights broadcast 💌😍

[@offTheLeftEye]

We're so happy this episode struck you this way, Nancy! I love hearing about the impact that Swedenborg first had on you all those years ago. I (Chara) agree that it feels freeing to hand over the source of all goodness and truth to God -- what a relief! And then it takes a lot of humility.... Love and blessings to you, and thanks for joining us!

[@corinne8569]

Going through a bit of a rough patch atm... And there you were today... Thankyou Curtis... Lifted my spirits once more.. Perhaps.. you are an angel?? 💜💚💜

[@offTheLeftEye]

We can all act as angels for each other, Corinne -- letting the Divine nature (love and truth) flow through us to those around us. I'm sure you're an angel for people too, sometimes. Sending prayers for your rough patch. Blessings to you!

[@roberthickey1107]

Hello Curtis, love you for hanging in there my brother. You are doing a great job on your video's. I will always watch over you and pray that those who want to cause you harm will have to play with me. Trust me when i say this you don't want to play with me. Let just say that I am one of those that try to keep the order in thing's of this world. I have to say I will be leaveing soon for I can't maintain my position for my physical situation is getting worst and financially I can't sustain my self because of this. But don't worry,where im going is not going to be bad becuase of what i am. For I Am: )

[@offTheLeftEye]

We appreciate your appreciation, Robert, and we appreciate that you want to keep us from harm. May God bless your path forward, however it plays out!

[@hopingtobewheatnotatare172]

It's very likely that IF there is going to be a rapture, that some of us may be going there SOON...so it's really great that you guys are choosing to make videos at this point and time, that talk about what heaven is like. Thank you so much. Good video, makes me want to go donate. So that's what I'll do.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Well thank you, Hoping! Rapture or not, some of us will be going there SOON. According to Swedenborg, that's where ALL of us were created to go. Never too soon to get aligned with that idea!

[@dmswan3172]

Absolutely wonderful show, thank you so much!☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@dmswan3172 Glad it spoke to you, dmswan.

[@camilleespinas2898]

If you read the Bible there is no rapture

[@MariaElena51185]

We are being upgraded as you speak, Curtis! Yes, by the sun. Source. Goodness, truth and beauty is for us all ! Ascension symptoms are off the charts!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Upgrades and ascensions sound good, Maria! Thanks for spreading the encouragement!

[@kayelermitte1]

Wow! So great to have this back on Monday nights! We have really missed you!!!! Your clarity around heaven being us accepting the Lord's will of allowing goodness and truth to flow into us and then out into the world was a precious gift. Thank you!

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad you enjoyed it, Kaye! It makes it feel like more heaven on earth IS possible, doesn't it? We're happy to be back in a more regular rhythm, too. More good times ahead!

[@ready4u814]

@@offTheLeftEye I look forward to when you go through the book of True Christianity. It may ruffle some feathers but they have been ruffled since Swedenborg published the book. Even Heaven noticed.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@ready4u814 I love your comment. Yes, ruffling can be a good thing. How else can we make room for change? True Christianity is a fabulous book, I agree.

[@bhuvneshsainisaini2207]

Hi Dr

[@lucianoveronicablaudt2214]

We love this, Curtis!!! Keep them coming. We can watch you talk about the same topics over and over and it will still feed and inspire our souls.

[@offTheLeftEye]

This comment gives me the shivers, Luciano & Veronica! It delights us to know these ideas keep feeding you both -- exactly why we want to share them. We'll keep working on sharing it, and thanks for being "out there" to receive it all!

[@jungatheart1036]

Hello again from the UK. So good to see you Curtis with such an uplifting message!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Hello again, David! We're happy to be back in the saddle with this new series, and happy you could tune in! Blessings to you and all the little lambs!

[@jungatheart1036]

@@offTheLeftEye Thank you. This year's lambing starts in a month!

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@jungatheart1036 What a special thing to witness.

[@gordon5004]

I always enjoy your talks. You appeal to both my reason and my heart. Thank you.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So nice to hear that, gordon. Heart AND mind are the essential duo!

[@trulee663]

Curtis, you are such a fine teacher, May the Lord bless you! 🙏💕

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thank you, Charlene! So glad you can learn here. Blessings to you, too!

[@TheCubeMusic]

Love 💕 you Dear Curtis thanks 🙏🏻 for a great start to a new series peace ☮️

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're welcome, Michael! Great to be back in the groove!

[@TheCubeMusic]

@@offTheLeftEye Yes 🙌 we should sure hope so lol 😂

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@TheCubeMusic Beginnings are a wonderful opening for hope. This year offers us a chance to try again to serve God well.

[@TheCubeMusic]

@@offTheLeftEye Yes 🙌 and we shall love 💕 you back thanks 🙏🏻

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@TheCubeMusic Thanks friend

[@janniroberts]

This was such an excellent message. It sank deep into my heart. As always, Curtis, you did a beautiful job of teaching. So much interesting information given along with humor and passion. I truly appreciate you and OTLE for everything you do! janni

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for this sweet message, janni! So glad it got into your heart. We're glad to be back in the saddle of regular shows, so we'll "see" you again as the series progresses. Blessings to you, friend!

[@lisarodriguez8681]

I really understood more from this entire presentation Thank you. “The Lord dwells in angels in what belongs to himself.” This statement explains so much to me.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad this episode brought more light to your inquiring mind, Lisa! And touched your heart, too!

[@bettyabote4229]

Happy new year Curtis so happy to see you back. It's living life of usefulness and acting in wisdom love goodness and truth so the presence of Angles are with us always

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks, Betty! Yes -- I think you have the formula down! Happy New Year to you!

[@kahina937]

I am so happy you started these videos again. You guys are doing an amazing job. The way you present concepts is so simple and to the point. And it gives so much hope to those who desperately seek it. Thank you. Keep up the good work. Curtis, you are a great host!

[@offTheLeftEye]

My heart is warmed by your comment, Tryna. We're so happy to know that Curtis's style and the writing and presentation all work well for you! We were hoping to be able to serve up some useful ideas for the seekers out there -- thanks for letting us know it's working! Blessings to you!

[@annwithnell8101]

The love that is from God in ALL things is the life-force itself. God is the life and the energy of God is pure love. Thank you for confirmation of what I have been spreading in the spiritual community. We are made in the image of God because our true essence behind the fear and separation, is pure love, all knowing and pure bliss.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for putting it into your own words, Ann -- a beautiful digest of this big concept!

[@NeilBradleyMS]

This was such an amazing episode, my wife and I loved watching and didn’t want it to end. We totally relate to so much Curtis has said, and found it fascinating to learn about the heavenly culture. Curtis had us laughing with his analogies, especially the one about the heavenly bouncers 😂 Thank you for making this wonderful video. Always a 👍 from us, to help your channel. Best to you - Neil & Teresa (UK). 🙏

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for this warm and affirming message, Neil and Teresa! Curtis is indeed gifted at delivering BIG ideas in a palatable, relatable way -- and his sense of humor really helps "the medicine go down!" We appreciate your thumbs up, and look forward to "seeing" you for the rest of this series!

[@MaryKingsley-l1q]

Yes, Curtis is extraordinary and so grateful. From another UK fan ❤

[@harlanlang6556]

I love the new format! Curtis, you make your ideas so understandable and logical. The metaphor of the Sun as God brought to mind the thousands of exo-planets now being discovered around other stars with some of them being in the habitable zone, that goldilocks distance from a star where it is not to hot and not too cold, but just right for liquid water to exist....and life. Could this analogy make sense with respect to being exposed to just the right intensity of God's Light? Too close could be blinding or greatly uncomfortable, and not beneficial. But too far away and spiritual growth is slower than optimal. And what actions move us closer or further from God. I'm glad to see your inclusions of many religions as Sources of spiritual attraction to God. If you judge people by their fruit, then it's obvious that people with the sweetest fruit can be found in all religions. And you're right that the human ego is the enemy of spiritual growth, that all good is from God. And yet, the civilization we live in teaches the opposite. Egos need to be nurtured and people are taught that their accomplishments are due to their own efforts. So people become proud, or they feel depressed if they feel they haven't accomplished much in the eyes of the world. Am I remembering correctly that Swedenborg mentions many, perhaps infinite, communities in heaven? Maybe this corresponds to a spiritual "habitable zone" for people depending on their maturity?

[@offTheLeftEye]

Hello Harlan! Love the "Goldilocks zone" metaphor. And the reminder that "by their fruit you shall know them." And it does seem that the world could use some help in finding some sense of self-worth without being swallowed up in extreme self-reliance or self-obsession. Yes, there are an infinite number of societies in heaven, according to Swedenborg. In a couple of places, he talks about the fact that we all just go where we can breathe. That seems to allow for a lot of variety in the way people receive and practice God's goodness and truth. So nice to hear from you! Hope you'll enjoy the rest of this new series!

[@harlanlang6556]

@@offTheLeftEye Hi Curtis. I taught school for 36 years and it just came to me that we have to find kids', or adults, "teachable zone", not too intense, and not too light, just the spot where they can connect and learn. As kids mature, the teachable zone can move closer to the source. I think you do a great job of finding the right zone. I like Swedenborg's metaphor of going where we can breath.

[@annahunter2192]

Thank you Curtis and OTLE Team. I enjoyed this episode.

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're welcome, Anna. So glad it felt meaningful and enjoyable to you. Here's to creating heaven here and now!

[@tinytenor]

So good to see this new content. The roll-out story board was a surprise - I thought you must have lost your animators, or perhaps your computer was kaput! Anyway, your explanation was as always, brilliantly clear and understandable. Everything from OTLE makes so much sense to me. Great work.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for this lovely affirmation, Sue! I (Chara) loved the "analog" version of those action figures and the story board -- appealed to my old-fashioned heart, I guess! We are delighted that you are finding meaning and sense in these ideas, and that Curtis's style works well for you. Thanks for being part of our community here!

[@sylvina12]

Merci Curtis 😊❤ and thanks to God for putting you and the teachings of Swedenborg on my path.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Divine Providence works in wonderful ways, Sylvie! So glad these ideas are making a difference for you!

[@phylissleask849]

Well done, Curtis. I really enjoyed this series. Thank you, and God bless all.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad, Phyliss! This is just the first episode of the series, so stay tuned for more ahead!

[@karoblazenko]

One of the best OTLE videos ever!

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it touched your heart, Blaženko!

[@kevinpaige5746]

Curtis, you have a very unique and needed place in ministry. Thanks for your hard work.

[@offTheLeftEye]

We appreciate that, Kevin! He's driven by a passion to help other people by sharing the ideas that have helped him so much. We are so delighted when we find out that people actually ARE helped by this content. Thanks for checking in with this sweet encouragement!

[@realitychannelwithtomparos8238]

Nice to see new content again.I've been watching shows from past years for a month.Happy New Year Curtis!!

[@offTheLeftEye]

We're happy to be back in the saddle, too, Tom. New content is wonderful, AND I'm always surprised how much seems "new" to me when I watch the old shows. Thanks for hanging in there with us, and may you enjoy the rest of this series! ~Chara

[@carlaoflynnweems9271]

That was such a great segment Curtis. I have been gone from listening to these teachings for a long time but some how I am back and enjoying what I am hearing. I do have the Lord in my life although I have my moments where the lid blows off of the pressure cooker but I know, the Lord understands me and it will all be ok. Thank you for doing these "classes" 😊 You are reflecting the Lord most definitely. 🙏💕

[@offTheLeftEye]

So lovely to hear of your confidence in the Lord's love for you, even in your moments that aren't very pretty, Carla. Welcome back, and we're glad to know you're getting something out of our channel. We appreciate your presence here and your encouragement and affirmation!

[@B_i_R_D__M_a_N]

OTLE is the business, and not just cos my Heaven & Hell t-shirt holds sway in the rotation. Curtis is looking amazing, btw - the physical is catching up with the spiritual.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Nice of you to notice Curtis's state of well-being, Bird. (How DO you get that symbol that I only imitate with a B?). And we're so glad about your preferred t-shirt! Happy to be in the business with you!

[@paulmasse]

Fire! Your messages are indeed of heaven! Keep it up! I love it!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Bless you Bujinkan. It is our sincere hope to keep it up.

[@Ellenweiss1]

This felt like a big hug!!!!! And made me want to just give big hugs:))))

[@offTheLeftEye]

Love it, Ellen! Sounds like heaven to me!

[@anaislake]

love this style of interactive game ... very good!

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it suits you, anais! More episodes ahead!

[@sandeebartsch9063]

This is a very powerful message. I love this new format. I've come away with the awareness what makes Heaven, in a concrete way. My take away from this lesson is I can start living the culture of Heaven on earth, by accepting that all good and truth comes from the Lord. Nothing can and nor will exists without the Divine. I don't have to wait until I am in Heaven to accept that all goodness an truth come from the Lord. It is actually more beneficial to accept this truth while still here on earth school for once we cross over it is more difficult to grasp this knowledge. The biggest take away is the insight that I can do more loving and kind things for people in order to bring more love and happiness into the lives of others.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Beautiful take-aways, Sandee! "Earth school" certainly has its challenges, so choosing to bring the culture of heaven here, now, is a huge blessing to everyone!

[@smck716]

Thank God for radiating you with the love and truth, so that you were able to spread the love in truth in this video! ❤️❤️

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for this loving affirmation, Class work! We can all spread the love and truth around!

[@11Deigratia11]

I am so happy you guys made this. I love going to bed listening to this stuff.

[@offTheLeftEye]

What a sweet testimony to the peace these ideas can bring, Patricia. So glad this show can help you relax and let go of the day's stresses. Thanks for joining us!

[@therapydude]

Beautifully and cleverly done. I needed it! Thank You!

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it touched your heart, just at the right time, therapydude! Glad you could join us, and blessings to you!

[@yvonnereid1656]

I really love this a lot and look forward to more. Thank you Curtis and team.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad to hear that, Yvonne! You're welcome, and we'll "see" you for the episodes ahead!

[@TheCubeMusic]

I am not better than you Curtis love ❤️ you so much brother 👨

[@offTheLeftEye]

We're all recipients of God's life and love, Michael -- equal footing!

[@TheCubeMusic]

@@offTheLeftEye great 😌 so let’s keep an equal footing forever and ahead we go lol 😂

[@goodwilltriumph2842]

Wonderful show Curtis! So uplifting and encouraging. Thank you!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Glad it struck you that way, GWT! (I want to call you Will, but maybe that's not your name!)

[@buckwilliams6600]

Amazing, thank you OTLE, words can’t describe enough of how rich & nutritious your “fertiliser” is for the vine, it certainly brings on much new growth indeed (hope that makes sense), many blessings to you all.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Makes absolute sense, Buck -- you're talking in correspondences! So glad this is feeding you so well -- and we make these shows because the ideas keep feeding US as well. Thanks for joining us, and blessings to you!

[@patcomyns4326]

Thank you for the clarity, it’s comforting to gain understanding of who we and all of life forms really are. We are God, he is within us, so we have nothing to fear.

[@offTheLeftEye]

We are a vessel for receiving God's life, yes, Pat, and God is wanting the best for us at all times. So yes -- nothing to fear!

[@RetroSonya]

Thank you for sharing this. I have been praying that God helps me to see things through his perspective. I don't want the hate and division of this world. God's love is why we have our being! I wan't God's perspective which is the opposite of ego!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Amen to that, Sonya! Our ego can get us in trouble and misery, for sure. Here's to overcoming hate and division with God's love for all!

[@patriciamclaughlin5973]

I really do appreciate the way you put this together. I think I'm so new to the Swedenborg teachings that I have a difficult time grasping some of the content. The way you showed us was brilliant. I think I finally understand. Curtis, you are an angel.

[@offTheLeftEye]

We're so happy that Curtis's explanations make sense and are digestible for you, Patricia. There ARE a lot of complex concepts to grasp in Swedenborg, and that's exactly why Curtis wanted to start this channel -- to help people be able to understand some of these life-changing ideas. So glad it's working for you! And be gentle and patient with yourself while you're learning -- it's a big job to change your mindset! Blessings to you in the quest.

[@brucehanify3892]

Great presentation, Curtis. Glad I support the Foundation.

[@offTheLeftEye]

We're also glad and grateful that you do, Bruce -- thanks so much!

[@thenowchurch6419]

Respect Brother! Thank you for another spot on message from the Lord, through the writings of the prophet seer Swedenborg.

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're welcome, thenowchurch! So glad it resonated with you!

[@jeffwood6863]

Excellent Curtis and Team. Thank you.

[@offTheLeftEye]

We are delighted that it speaks to you Jeff.

[@Kate-hw3lq]

This is an excellent episode thank you, so well put together and explained and really enjoyable to watch & listen to.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it worked for you, Kate! Thanks for watching, and for letting us know!

[@bridbrady9238]

Great Video ! Lovely to have new content ! Brilliant the way you guys break it all down so it makes sense ! Thank you 🙏

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it had a good impact on you, Brid! We're happy about new content, too! Thanks for joining us, and stay tuned for more episodes in this series!

[@Alberad08]

Thank you for creating & sharing this!

[@offTheLeftEye]

It is our pleasure, Alberad! So glad it touched your heart!

[@Alberad08]

@@offTheLeftEye It really did!

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@Alberad08 Smiling here.

[@MaryKingsley-l1q]

Curtis, you are such deep ponder-er. My deepest experiences are when I’m not individual but either one unified being or within a palpable group. So yes, all goodness definitely comes from the one source of love 💕

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes, user-li4 -- One Source of Love!

[@MaryKingsley-l1q]

@@offTheLeftEye Curtis, it’s ‘unified’ here that used to leave comments via the Himalayas. After 12 continuous years, back in London but feeling restless… anyway, please call me Mary - if you can remember! Must say that you are really shining and doing great work 👍💕💫

[@offTheLeftEye]

Ok Mary it is nice to be able to address you by your real name. I am Lori. And thank you for your encouragement. @@MaryKingsley-l1q

[@darbydelane4588]

Curtis - you should totally go for a PhD. The intersection between your scholarship, leadership AND teaching practice is already so rich! It is so exciting to witness.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Such kind words, Darby! Curtis's grandmother had a concept she called "The University of the Natural World" -- meaning, this entire world is a lifelong educational and training path. So maybe Curtis has already earned his PhD from UNW.... :)

[@darbydelane4588]

@@offTheLeftEye This is soooooo beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a family treasure.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@darbydelane4588 His grandmother was an inspiration to many people myself included.

[@monalisa6264]

I feel that love and truth radiating from myself to others. I was asleep but now I’m awake (2 years old since my awakening) I don’t need love from any human as Gods love is enough ❤

[@offTheLeftEye]

Do you mean you do not need to have support and gratitude from others, just from God MonaLisa?

[@SeanT181167]

Thank you! You provide a perfect ingredient for my January diet/detox. Wishing you all good health, strength & abundance for the year ahead.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Love that way of thinking about it, Sean. Choosing our spiritual food is key to our overall well-being! Wishing you all those blessings, too, in the new year!

[@hs6404]

Excellent discussion. Acknowledging that the goodness and truth within us comes from the Lord -- Yes! is key. This is a necessary step that blocks hell. We are sincerely happy when come to understand that all joy that is Heavenly comes into us from the Lord. We are then vehicles for Heaven on earth and in Heaven when we can get to this mindset. It is about becoming an instrument for God. We get there by seeking Goodness and Truth united.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Amen, H S! May we all become vehicles for heaven and instruments for God!

[@desmo9159]

Brilliant video Curtis, great to see you again....

[@offTheLeftEye]

So nice to be back, Desmo. Thanks for your kind affirmation!

[@JLizard]

I just listened to like 5 Off The Left Eye videos- very relaxing and inspiring to me. Thanks!

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad they're serving you, JLizard. Thanks for letting us know!

[@tfonstad]

This is the best of your best!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks, Todd! Wonderful to hear that it worked so well for you!

[@NinaAndCoco]

I see things clearer now! Thank you for helping ❤

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're so welcome, NinaAndCoco! Glad this felt enlightening for you!

[@lisarodriguez8681]

“Abiding is an old-timey ml word for living!” - Curtis Childs

[@offTheLeftEye]

I (Chara) loved that line too, Lisa! :)

[@kates6275]

Great job Curtis. Love the visuals. 💜

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks, Kate! Glad this new kind of approach appeals to you!

[@FAPPJAPPDAPP]

This episode is so loving and uplifting. Thank you!

[@offTheLeftEye]

For me as well lightbeing.

[@FAPPJAPPDAPP]

@@offTheLeftEye again, this is the truth and I love it. Exactly how it plays out.

[@FAPPJAPPDAPP]

This has been going on repeat recently, because it is the truth and a very very important one. It is really what parts the waters, to realize that the Lord is sailing the ship on this ocean of life. God knows the way, we only try to guess. It IS really true that the Lord leads you on the right path when you realize that He is the one leading, like really.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@FAPPJAPPDAPP Truth and love make a great combo, lightbeing.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@FAPPJAPPDAPP Yes when we finally realize on a deep level that God is the master of our ship, we can truly sail. Letting God be God and us be simply his children is what innocence is all about. Bless you lightbeing.

[@hermenutic]

I was truly blessed by the message in this video 💖 Thank you.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Delighted to hear that, hermenutic. You're welcome!

[@GoodDogBonny]

I have heard from somebody doing psychedelics who arranged to meet a deceased relative in a trip if either died first. He met him as arranged, and he said his job was fixing broken souls.

[@offTheLeftEye]

May we all help in the healing of the broken-hearted, Bonny, as much as we are able.

[@davecollins1048]

Hey guys. Great message. I like the format.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it all appeals to you, Dave! Thanks for letting us know!

[@Newhorizons..]

This is beautiful, thank you for a brilliant explanation. I really loved this video. Thank God we get this chance on earth to become better in him

[@offTheLeftEye]

Well said, kennyway! So glad this episode touched your heart and mind so deeply!

[@mariaandreaspashi1931]

I loved listening to this! Thank you Curtis and team for giving us understanding of Gods' Love in words, explanations and demonstrations, well represented and want to listen to this again and again, and yes your analogies are to the point! 😄

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad this all worked so well for you, Maria! Analogies ARE so helpful, and Curtis does have a knack for making all these BIG ideas so relatable and applicable. Thanks so much for your warm and affirming message, and we'll "see" you for the rest of the series!

[@mariaandreaspashi1931]

@@offTheLeftEye Thank you all for your good teachings and assurance of Gods' Love.

[@user-lq3dj3eo8k]

I just really really loved this show. You guys are the bomb, love bomb!

[@offTheLeftEye]

We are delighted to hear that J. Have you seen the video about IS God Love? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZrOm3qcn5yNadk It is another terrific show.

[@drumsanddrumming8289]

Thanks Curtis, great presentation. You da man! :)

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it touched your heart, Drumsand Drumming! Thanks for being with us!

[@patriciamclaughlin5973]

Hi Curtis good to see you. Love these segments.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks, Patricia! It's great to be back in the saddle of regular new shows.

[@NaturallyAutistic]

Thank you so very much Curtis. A clear and beautiful message.

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're so welcome, NaturallyAutistic! Glad it touched your mind and heart with light and warmth!

[@andyfield3614]

Yay ! - if I had to be hit with a ton of something, Curtis, a ton of "love bricks" would be #1 choice ! greetings from a cold, damp UK - good to have you back by the way !

[@offTheLeftEye]

Haha, Andy! Love bricks all the way! Pretty cold and damp in the US right now, too.... And we're happy to be back -- see you for the rest of this series!

[@TheCamillajmarchi]

so happy yo hear from you again wonderful message

[@offTheLeftEye]

We're glad to be back, camilla! So glad this one touched your heart!

[@she-sheroc1573]

I am not Christian, but I love God. [Most high, Alpha Omega] Thank you for this... beautifully done!

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it touched your God-loving heart, She-she Roc!

[@williamnaylor9905]

I love the explanation using the model figures and boards. I cannot thank you all enough for your effort in explaining these vital subjects. As I type this now, I think you must not want the appreciation much since it all comes from the lord. I am just so very thankful that my angels have pierced the veil of darkness for me through multiple steps and ways- first through my own experience with a medium that confirmed personality persists after death. Followed by angels literally bringing the book "silver birch anthology" into my life that explained the core spiritual truths. Lastly then finding this channel and thus the work of Swedenborg that took those truths and expanded them far beyond what I had previously understood. Nothing exhibits in a vacuum, and this goes for truth as well, we all need to receive the lords light only as much as we can accept at the time, but the more light we let in the more room is made for even more amazing love and truth to enter it. mahalo nui from maui

[@offTheLeftEye]

What a fascinating journey you've had, William! We're delighted that our attempts to explain these ideas do actually occur as nourishing to you. Your thanks are just confirmation of the fact that these ideas ARE helpful and useful, which is exactly why we wanted to share them. It's lovely being part of this community where people want to spread the Lord's love and light around! And yes, the more we receive it, the more our ability to receive expands. Blessings to you in Hawaii!

[@kamilla1960]

Thank you Curtis!

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're welcome, Kamilla! Thanks for joining us!

[@HARRISONCHRIST]

Thanks so much folks!

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're welcome, CHRISTOPHER! Glad it resonated with you!

[@willbrakes3826]

l m grasping this concept that all things good and true come from the Lord- it’s makes perfect sense

[@offTheLeftEye]

Glad it's making sense to you, Will, and has some kind of meaning for you!

[@investorvideo]

The analogies really are on point!

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad they seem to fit, Michael!

[@cjbailey31909]

Awesome. I felt every word.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it hit you like that, CJ! Thanks for joining us!

[@Caio.NSouza]

Amazing! Loved the illustrations and animations! 🖼️🥰 I have an question... God is always referred as Father, Lord, as Him! I was thinking... since God doesn't have a defined form and is pure love and wisdom, it's okay to call God with femine pronums like Godness or Mother? I don't know but for me it's easier to see him as someone that is always taking care of us as mother than a father, but it's probably personal, since I'm much more emotional connected with my mother than my father! Thank you! ❤️

[@offTheLeftEye]

There are many people who have that same emotional connection, Caio! God is really above gender, it seems to me -- like you say, pure love and wisdom. We use the male pronouns because Jesus, the incarnated God on earth, was male. But I think it's interesting that Swedenborg's concept of "the Grand Human" -- the shape of heaven, in the image and likeness of God, corresponding to all the uses that humans serve -- includes organs of both genders. And another thought, from a Swedenborgian perspective, is that truth and goodness always go together, and the TRUTH part tends to be the visible part, while the LOVE part isn't. And often (but not always) Swedenborg aligns the masculine more with truth, and the feminine more with love. So maybe that has something to do with the tendency to see God as male. But God is PURE LOVE on the inside -- and outside and all around!

[@Caio.NSouza]

@@offTheLeftEye Thanks for the very detailed explanation! ❤️

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@Caio.NSouza Yes we are trying to capture the Infinite Creator in a few letters and words. There is no way we can describe all of the qualities. If I were to try to describe a person I love in even a hundred words or a thousand it would be inadequate. How much less can I describe God in a word that has limits. God created us both, male and female in the image of God. That tells me that feminine aspects are in God as well.

[@Caio.NSouza]

@@offTheLeftEye I always had the classic image of God in my mind, you know, the old man flying in some clouds in the sky ordering people to do certain things or they will go to hell! So i feared him because if I don't follow they bible literally literally i will be punished... but rediscovering God in the Swedenborgian perspective is very comforting, it got from some type of divine ditactor to a lovely father / mother! Your channel helps so much, i'm always watching your videos! 🥰 there is also Lee and Anette Woofenden blog too, they are also very helpful aswering about some specific questions!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes, we love the Woofendens! So glad you're finding help in lots of different places!

[@josueribeiro07]

You lost me at minute 21:30...... because....... I don't believe there's such thing as pure good, or pure evil. In every good there's a little of evil and in every evil there's a little of good. That's just how I see it. And "goodness and truth", as Swedenborg says, is also acknowledging that fact. (This is my opinion). If heaven were just pure good, as Swedenborg says, it would be boring as hell. That's why today I believe not in a "one God" which only contains good, but in a "dual God" which contains in Himself both the good and the evil. You'll get from God exactly what you are..... if you're mostly good, than God will come to you as good. If you're mostly evil, than God will come to you as evil. And so I don't think an egocentric person will be left out of heaven just because he/she is an egocentric person (as was the quoted example), because that's just too demanding standards from this God, who won't allow even a single stain of evil to enter his heavens - when we all have in ourselves both the good and the evil because, well, we're humans. No one is perfect, and that's a great thing, to be honest. There's so much puritan religiosity in Swedenborg and it kind of turns me off.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for sharing your perspective, Josué. We agree that while we're in this world, we are all a mix of good and bad influences, and the purpose of this life is to make our choices in that arena. The way Swedenborg tells it, when we get to the world of spirits after our bodily death, we "sort" ourselves out, and discover what's in our deepest core, and that takes us to our eternal home. There are all kinds of levels in the spiritual world, so that everyone can be the person they have truly chosen to be and they will be where they can breathe. Swedenborg describes heaven and hell as being quite distinct... But it's true that even the angels aren't 100% pure -- only the Lord is that. Swedenborg describes angels having "evening states," when they're in less-pure mindsets, and he describes eternal spiritual growth -- which means there still has to be ways that we can change and grow. Thanks for adding to the conversation!

[@josueribeiro07]

@@offTheLeftEye Thank you OTLE, I'd like to say that I apreciate this chanel and also the site and I read so much about these subjects and Swedenborg...... It's just that in my understanding there's something missing, but I may be wrong..... I just think that a paradise that is too perfect is somewhere I wouldn't like to be in. Anyway, thank you guys......

[@offTheLeftEye]

Well you're welcome, Josué. It's nice that you can appreciate what we offer even if you don't feel 100% on board with all of it. I think ALL of us are constantly chewing on the nuances of one stance or another. And you're not alone in your feeling about maybe not wanting to be in a too-perfect paradise. Here's a five-minute show Curtis made about that very topic, if you're interested: "Is Heaven Boring?" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2TEiIOaiMeejc0 Blessings to you!

[@josueribeiro07]

@@offTheLeftEye Thank you!

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@josueribeiro07 Keep the conversation going. We are glad you are here.

[@Kaliashdevi]

The word 'culture' was chosen because, as with live yogurt etc, a culture is something that grows in order to stay alive and expand. This is why many cultures today are dying.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Great thought about the meaning of "culture," UF. Thanks for sharing that!

[@soldance2001]

Curtis … so good to see you again. Hope you’re doing well.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for the friendly greeting, Gagan! Curtis is thriving, and we're all glad to be back in a regular rhythm of new shows. Thanks for still being here!

[@rasshmimohan4691]

Thank you. And for the clarity.

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're welcome Rasshmi. So glad it touched your mind and heart!

[@annwithnell8101]

As I kept listening. You said ,"one with the vine." One of my first concerts.. and yes I took good lsd in the 70s but it Can bring one to a higher consciousness of knowing. Anyways, at this concert where I took a hit, it was old Genesis which was a spiritual group but definitely not known for that. But a song on the album is, One with the vine. I went to a beautiful place because the synthesizing tones peek off to a heavenly beautiful pitch. I could aways at will reach these states with a little help but always with that album or similar songs by them. It is a frequency and pitch that brings one to a higher dimension. I love your videos Curtis and this is one of my favorites. Thank you for all you do .....but then again, you do not want to be thanked much like the angels?😉😇🥰

[@offTheLeftEye]

Well, Ann, hearing the thanks is just confirmation that people have been blessed by these ideas -- and that was our fondest hope! We want to share because these ideas have made a big difference in our lives. And we're so glad to have a community to share in it with. So glad this episode touched your heart, and I'm gonna go look up that Genesis song -- thanks for the suggestion!

[@Keyfer62]

Awesome, thank you. :)

[@offTheLeftEye]

You're welcome, Keith!

[@brettarogers144]

Thank you for the transition

[@offTheLeftEye]

We are glad it serves you Brett.

[@jennifererby7266]

Awesome video Curtis

[@offTheLeftEye]

Glad you liked it, Jennifer! Thanks!

[@emohruos]

Happy New Year 🎊

[@offTheLeftEye]

Same to you, Finbarr!

[@georgemartinez3988]

John14:20 Helps, all creatures, not only angels have; "At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you." Plus, Creator & Creatures are one, ultimately, correct. /why He lives in us & experiences what we experience, as a culture.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Love that John 14 quote, George -- thanks for sharing it!

[@ravikantsethi3115]

Excellent message about distinction of Heaven n Hell

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it makes sense to you, Ravi!

[@bonniegates1551]

I’m gonna take “I” out of my vocabulary and there I will insert “ The Lord “ .

[@offTheLeftEye]

That's one way to approach it, Bonnie. But the Lord DOES want us to feel like our life is our own, even while we acknowledge that it's all from him -- according to Swedenborg. Swedenborg goes so far as to say that the more we are united with the Lord, the more we actually feel like ourselves!

[@bonniegates1551]

@@offTheLeftEye I get this !My sister told me her vision of heaven or what will happen to her when she dies She believes that she will become part of the whole of all that have died before her not separate and was I trying to explain she will still be her .

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@bonniegates1551 Yes, distinctly one. A paradox, and yet God is bigger than three dimensions. It helps us understand his omnipresence to stretch our understanding this way. Take care, Bonnie.

[@MadMax-vy9hk]

I feel I have given up on this life my back my diabetes my mother‘s death how do I place in all this because all I want to do all I do is pray that I never wake up. Is this wrong. I don’t know I’ve given up on life but have not given up on the afterlife I suppose it stands to reason I just want to be with the one person I loved most in the world I adored my mother and she adored me I remember one of the last thing she ever told me and Hospital was never leave her that’s what she told me. I guess what I’m saying is I have no love for life it self at the moment.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Our hearts go out to you, Mad Max, for this tough stage of your life. Despair happens, but hopefully it is only a phase, and God is always pulling for you, even if you can't feel it. I hope you'll be able to feel your mother's love still with you in your heart -- when you have a happy memory, or hear a song she loved, or do something you used to do together. Love lasts! Also, here's a show that comes to mind, if you're interested. "Does My Life Matter?" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWSpl4OHqMuSsLc. We think it does, and that your path is being carefully attended to by Divine Love. May you look for small blessings in each day to help you through!

[@carmengale3311]

So much truth here. I love it. ❤️

[@offTheLeftEye]

We sure value these concepts, and really want to share them. I'm so glad they are resonating with you!

[@1M00NBarker]

Curtis I loved this episode! At the end when you mentioned 'heaven on earth' being possible I wondered - in that case what happens to the concept of hell? Does it become impossible for us to fall again? Did Swedenborg mention anything about a final victory over hell?

[@offTheLeftEye]

The prayer that Jesus taught us says "as in heaven so upon the earth" We can be a vessel for heavenly actions, and that brings it down to earth. Once we die and our character is sorted out, it will be a permanent choice of heaven or hell. When we choose heaven we cannot fall back into hell, no, and it is indeed a victory for us. Here is a playlist of videos about Heaven. kzbin.info/aero/PLgtFTXGqZdSngp4_pz7VaYnlWzl2-tEcS Enjoy exploring Lance! There is joy in learning about heaven.

[@igorshak5736]

Love your cheekiness Curts , see you up there 😊

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes Igor, though I hope not too soon. I am glad Curtis is still on earth.