3 Simple Ways to Love Everyone - Swedenborg and Life

[@HeleneStaley]

The people of the Swedenborg Foundation in these videos emphasize empathy and treating one another with goodness and respect regardless of nationality, religion, race or political affiliation. I believe Emanuel Swedenborg is peeking through a window of Heaven and smiling. The Swedenborg Foundation is an important and ground-breaking source to help us in the betterment of socialization and how we interact and behave. Every book and video this foundation supports and brings to us loving and protective arms from the souls of angels still on this earth.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad you feel that way! Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[@jenewing6865]

Curtis, Swedenborg and OffTheLefteye has made me happier in a good way! Thank you! Just So happy I found your channel!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for letting us know, Jen! That is great to hear!

[@bettyabote4229]

Thank God for this channel very comforting.

[@shne388]

I just want to say I've discovered Swedenborg through Goethe and Kant one day and he has changed my and profoundly deepened my outlook on the afterlife, something I think about frequently. I love your show! The host is very smart, loving, and wise. Yes you do talk a lot, but you're on FIRE for God and man I just love it! Great to have a human being on earth like you! So thank for the depths of my heart. Anyway, I bought Heave and Hell and plan on buying and studying all of Swedenborg's books. The world needs more Swedenborg, but as he has said, and a multitude of others, we live in free will. Joyfully, we can live in the assertion of life closer to God after death if we choose to. God bless!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Hey! So cool to hear about your passion for the message! Thanks for taking the time to share about your journey and I appreciate the personal encouragement as well. Feel free to get in touch anytime! -Curtis

[@Val-qk9zp]

I am consumed by Swedenborg's message. I enjoy Curtis' presentation too.

[@offTheLeftEye]

+Valencia Lemon So glad to hear it! And thanks so much for the support!

[@PhillipLWilcher]

Curtis, I'll share a thought about this gem of a show soon, but for now, congratulations not only on your 100th presentation, but also on becoming a father to a "cute little daughter". She is surely blessed to have someone like you for her dad, as you are blessed by her presence in your life. Pure magic! Blessings to you and your family!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks so much Phillip!

[@marcusdeangelis4143]

Wow, Curtis rocked that stage. What a great speaker, and a great message to share.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad this presentation strikes you that way, Marcus! We on the OTLE team appreciate his skills and presence and message, too!

[@briankelly85]

Lord, grant that I might not so much seek to be loved as to love...

[@sharon5824]

ditto

[@LoveTruth44]

Father GOD, please grant me this as well ! ❤🙏🏽❤

[@delder709]

Searching for decades through religion/philosophy/psychology for clues about "reality" - I thought I was pretty smart - until reading Swedenborg. This group of videos gives me encouragement to keep studying his books, and already I find my presumptions are changing about what's "really" good and true. Many thanks to everyone at SF!

[@offTheLeftEye]

+D.A. E. You're very welcome, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@songofmyself9556]

Congratulation on your 100th show! It's a gem --- as always. For me the topic is a mile stone. Thanks to wise and funny man Curtis and the whole crew behind all this (angels included). Great insights that really can move things along. Direction: Heaven.

[@offTheLeftEye]

+Songof Myself Thanks so much! Really glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@bettyabote4229]

Thanks Curtis and OTLE since I lost my Mother and found this channel I am comforted daily watching this episode's. God's blessings to all.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Betty, I am so glad to hear you have found some solace in this one. Love is a salve for our pain.

[@hollybronwyn8176]

I admit to struggling greatly with loving humans who harm the innocent ... children, animals etc. I struggle greatly with loving my in-laws. for they care more about giving huge sums of money to their church, while letting their son & I lose our home. I think the best I can do is wish for their healing ,,, while also realizing that I, too, am heavily faulted. whew!!! ... this is not an easy one, Curtis, especially when dealing with evil actions. I do love the lesson and for many can easily practice it. It's the tough situations where I fail.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I'm really glad you reached out, Holly. It sounds like you're in a challenging spot right now, and I can see why you'd be struggling with in-laws. Perhaps what's most potent about your message is where you take it from there. Loving others (especially through the situation you describe) is so hard, and it can be easy to forget our imperfections during those times. Even if these challenging relationships exist, we still have the freedom to work on our own inner life. That is what I love about Swedenborg's teachings. We can create heaven within, even if there's chaos around us. We've made a few videos that speak to this, if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3quYWOPnMSlmZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXeWeKKhpZlnh9E kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHStkIpvoapjmdE ALWAYS feel free to reach out with questions or comments. You are not alone, my friend.

[@hollybronwyn8176]

@@offTheLeftEye ...thank you, kindly. for the video recs (I will watch) and for the caring response.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@hollybronwyn8176 You're very welcome. God bless!

[@Alberad08]

The gentleman who did this presentation obviously has a very good hand for making these ideas graspable, and we are dealing with the apax topic of all spirituality here. My greatest thanks for sharing this on KZbin!

[@offTheLeftEye]

+Alberad08 You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffwood6863]

Great job sir.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks, Jeff! This was a really fun one to make.

[@GiniaMarie1]

Great Show OTLE crew!! Talk about spiritual warfare, this is GREAT STUFF !! Think heavenly thoughts :)

[@briankelly85]

Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye...

[@sweetkali]

These vids are SO very informative and fascinating...they really make you think. Thank You for all your time and effort to create and share these videos with everyone.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Wow, thank you for the kind and encouraging words. I'm really glad that the videos are resonating with you. We're happy to know that you're out there in the audience!

[@kristenwood7659]

Curtis- you are very good at what you do and you have a stellar team- thanks again for such good content.

[@offTheLeftEye]

+Kristen Wood You're very welcome, and thanks for the encouragement!

[@matthewlove9776]

Second to showing your self love, forgiveness is next important. If you can show others forgiveness, then really you are learning to forgive yourself. Your methods spoken here are the way to move toward forgiving yourself and others. In the end, this is how world peace happens. Many blessings.

[@cindysullivan2509]

I am so thankful for your talk. It is so powerful yet simple and easy to apply. I plan to donate and pass this information on.

[@offTheLeftEye]

+Cindy Sullivan I'm so glad to hear that you liked it and found it applicable! And thanks so much for supporting us with a donation!

[@lynnclark4182]

Congratulations to you kurtis for having a beautiful daughter .

[@mike6147]

Congratulations on your 100th episode. I discovered the channel, quite by accident, a couple of months ago and can truthfully say it has been a revelation to me. Thank you from the UK and here's to the next 100!

[@offTheLeftEye]

+Hope Park Junction Thanks! It's great to know that you like what you found here!

[@ishma2100]

the is beautiful. My friends this teaching could end racism around the world

[@TommasoLucaSanna]

This is fantastic Curtis!! Excellent conversation and topic. The answer to my prayer. I appreciate everything the Swedenborg Foundation does. Love and Light Brother

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thank you, Tommaso Luca Sanna! I'm so glad it resonated with you. Love and light to you, too!

[@213mrclean]

I suffered from an Anxiety disorder for many, many years (caused by a Thyroid disorder) part of the symptom I had with my sickness was having a short sometimes explosive temper, If someone said or did something I did not like... Watch out! when I got mad I often scared people after all I am built like a foot ball player. But I always felt so bad afterwards because I am a nice guy and I do care about others and I don't understand why I get so mad. I would Pray to God to forgive me for my angry out bursts, I just have such a hard time getting a grip over myself. But then my Doctor gave me medication for my anxiety problem and its really working well for me, my anxiety is about 85% gone and so is my out bursts of Anger. The point is sometimes we act unkind towards others because we are not well, So if this is you please see your Doctor it might be medical in nature.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Excellent point to keep in mind, Gerald. Thank you. I'm glad you have been able to find help with that challenge, and that it has really made a positive difference for you!

[@DKY2K80]

Hello ❤ I know your comment was 6 years ago but I just came across and I have never heard someone else say this and it's exactly what I have been going through. I have thyroid disorder and the medication has definitely calmed down the anxiety and anger. It's still a bit of a rollercoaster 🎢 some days 😅 I hope you are doing really well? Thank you so much for writing this comment, it has made me feel less alone. God Bless ❤❤❤

[@Preliminimal]

Nice 100th show! i think much more should be elaborated on how to Love everyone and how to handle a variety of situations, in the workplace, with family, and any difficult situations. I think Swedenborg's extensive insights and also blend in some Buddhist proverbs, Christian verses, Jung psychology, NDE accounts, symbolism in art, and lyrics by musicians-- for added dimension, and various other wisdom

[@susanfinlay2233]

i needed this show so much god bless thank you

[@offTheLeftEye]

I'm so glad that this show was useful to you, Susan.

[@Carrie25]

I love this show. I'm so glad this was in my suggestions today.

[@offTheLeftEye]

The teachings we base this show on are really special. I'm glad you love them, Carrie!

[@tnworks]

First, congratulations on you 100th presentation, it is so nice to have something good to watch that inspires me to be a better person. Second, I have a great example of this. I worked for a person who surrounded herself and acted on negativity. She would look for ways to make everyone miserable. I blamed her for my misery. Every day, I hated to go to work, knowing that I was going to be in a negative environment. Worse, this was someone I had thought was a friend, so, in an effort to try and be supportive, I continued to work there. I finally could not do this anymore. I finally left to find a more positive environment in which to work. Fortunately, I found a great place and could not be more happier. Looking back, I see that it was not her that was the problem. It was me. I chose to stay in something I knew was not conducive to my well being. It inspired the others who worked there to realize that they did not need to be belittled. demeaned or insulted on a daily basis and move on as well. She has continued to lose her employees over and over again. I have not thought about this person or the negative behavior she presented since I left. I can only wish the best for her and hope she finds a more positive way in which to live her life.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks so much! Glad you found it inspiring! Thanks so much for being willing to share your experience here. So glad things worked out well!

[@Wunderschule]

So beautiful, and it touched me deeply...

[@offTheLeftEye]

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you so much, Die Wunderschule! God bless you!

[@mvanilla77]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. Lovely message.

[@Que11282]

Awesome show as always guys

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@GiniaMarie1]

Practice love and you will gain wisdom.

[@clarkdarius8700]

pro trick: you can watch movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies these days.

[@gannongraysen9749]

@Clark Darius yup, been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself =)

[@tomidavidson9296]

I will be sharing this with people and practicing these steps. In Buddhism you send out metta aka love to all living beings which is something I practice too. Jesus said ‘Love your enemy’ so it’s all there from the masters that have brought so much light into our world. And this video puts it all in easy steps to follow for everyone. Thank you for this precious gift to our world. 💕

[@offTheLeftEye]

Your message means a lot to us, Tomi. We're very glad if the steps in this show can support the path of love that you have already chosen. Thank you so much for watching, and God bless!

[@arneberg9261]

Amazing as always.

[@nancysellars8780]

Thank you. Beautiful.

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad you enjoyed it, Nancy. Thank you for watching!

[@mkopisarova]

Thank you so much! I use these techniques at work!

[@offTheLeftEye]

I'm so glad, Marina, what a great application of these ideas! Totally inspiring!

[@mkopisarova]

@@offTheLeftEye Thank you!

[@jewellee2363]

this may sound silly, but i like to try to remember that everyone was someone's baby. I have 4 children who of course I love unconditionally. when I look at others, an feel aggravated or annoyed by , i picture them as a baby, and it makes me feel compassion. silly but it works for me!

[@offTheLeftEye]

I don't think that is silly at all! I think that's a very wise way to approach it, because I believe that is how God sees everyone, and that is why it can bring up compassion. Thank you for sharing this!

[@jewellee2363]

@@offTheLeftEye ❤

[@PhillipLWilcher]

Imagine that every day a stranger passes your way for whom you hold the answer to a prayer. Every day. Imagine that within the gratuities of life that have been afforded you - whatever your lot - there is one singular gesture of goodwill, however great or small, that you and only you are obliged in spirit to do for another. Every day. Imagine that this stranger is no stranger at all but a gift that has been sent to you (as you are also a gift sent to them) and that one such stranger will pass you by again tomorrow ... and the next day ... and the next, until all your days are done. Every day. Imagine that within the gesture of goodwill you are obliged in spirit to do for another, there is the realization of a special gift they too have for a stranger that comes to pass their way, and that their transient is no stranger at all but a gift that has been sent to them as will another be tomorrow and all tomorrows hence. Every day. Imagine ...

[@Wunderschule]

What an amazing world it would be! Yes, we should like after that "stranger" and be the giver and the recipient of the gift.

[@azzurra9874]

Brilliant Presentation, will definitely watch again and share to Social Media ... Thank you Curtis and Team

[@offTheLeftEye]

That means so much to us, Mary Anne! How are you doing? I hope you have a wonderful week :)

[@azzurra9874]

@@offTheLeftEyeDoing well OTLE ... Much love during this Easter time and always

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@azzurra9874 To you, too! Wishing you a blessed Easter weekend.

[@thomasgontarz3372]

When I do something bad there is never a shortage of excuses excusing my badness, but now with the new understanding, which is to say when I see my girl being irrational I immediately know that the negative influx has her in its grip, allowing me to step in forgive and move on, with all the love in my heart. Anger management is a skill that I never stop getting better at, and never will as long as my desire to conquer my anger exists.

[@offTheLeftEye]

What an inspiring perspective, Thomas! Thank you. Yes, this work we all have to subdue lower-ego feelings and let in higher love is certainly an ongoing project!

[@tracyjusttracy8899]

Beautifully said....i feel 100 % the same

[@yvonnereid1656]

For me I just choose to love everyone, especially those who have hurt me. The reason is hate would take me down a very dark road if I let it and its not worth my overall happiness. Great video.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yvonne, you are on to something. Hate is indeed the dark path, and hurts us more than those we are trying to hate. Loving others opens us up to God's leading, and his abundant mercy.

[@VeraGroen-k9e]

Kudos to you Curtis! I learned soo much from this talk, keeps me inspired and motivated to practice Swedenborg's wisdom -- thank you ever so much!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Vera that makes us smile. Our hope is to help people lead better, more vibrant lives. Bless you today as you try to live a good life. I too was very inspired by these three simples ways to love people. I remember when I first heard it, thinking "This is not too hard! I can do this!" The notion that someone else is more than a single attribute is a big one for me. I do not want to be squeezed into a tiny box based on a poor choice so how about I give others the benefit of the doubt that they are not defined by one either. Also the suggestion that I could want more happiness for others is liberating. We see it play out sometimes, in heroic acts, or when parents sacrifice for their children. But it happens in small ways too, even as ordinary as giving someone your place in line, or being pleased that they did well at work (even if I didn't)

[@VeraGroen-k9e]

@@offTheLeftEye exactly! thank you for making Swedenborg come to life again, especially through these very down-to-earth winks, that seem easy enough but can provide us with a life-long commitment and task at hand. And of course, my wish is for you Curtis to be even happier than I already am... Much love from the Netherlands 😍

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@VeraGroen-k9e Thank you! We're sending love and good wishes right back to you!

[@VeraGroen-k9e]

@@offTheLeftEye God bless you and your loved ones, bro!

[@lyndamartin7584]

Your Amazingly💜 Talented 💜 Curtis💜🎓 🌏 💞🌈😎🍀Tks

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thank you!!

[@julihouser7468]

Oh Boy! I'm 39 seconds in and already feel like this video is directed at me, traffic is my kryptonite! I'll give it a chance in the hopes that it will help me since all the videos I've seen from OTLE have helped. And just like the previous videos...this one also did not disappoint, OTLE does not provide the answers but more of a guidance that we all can try to use to the best of our knowledge since everyone has their own path to follow, thank you for another great video!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Juli that is great to hear. Yes we have to make it our own, but looking deeply at how we treat one another. ( traffic is a biggie) Here is a great video about boundaries that helped me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmK0coqki7-bZ80 We all need to learn how to respect healthy boundaries. Take care Juli.

[@Cr8rt]

It's Thursday. It's Sunrise Church Chicks' night. We watched this video tonight. Gave us lots to talk about. and we like that! These videos inspire us to communicate openly about spiritual living, with earthly thinking. We've been watching OtheLE videos in our group. So, um, cool! Thanks! And, congrats! Congrats x 100 (and more to come). ~sam

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad these videos have made good material for your group!

[@Cr8rt]

we are, too.!

[@GondaHerszkowicz]

Great show!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks Gonda! So glad to hear that :)

[@GondaHerszkowicz]

You people of the channel have me hooked and I am deeply grateful for every episode so, thank you!

[@jimmyjennings4089]

good show Curtis, we all need to start acting like we want to be in heaven, even if your old like me,

[@offTheLeftEye]

Living a life of faith and love can begin at any time, and often sets our hearts on fire!

[@celestinagiblin735]

So helpful yet again Curtis! I thought you were good but you're even better with legs!

[@offTheLeftEye]

:) Thanks so much for watching!

[@juanitaholifield3883]

I think this should be taught in all levels of education.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I agree, Juanita! Learning how to love others wisely is such an important thing. I've found Swedenborg's teachings on this to be practical and yet profound.

[@katiec3768]

Love this!

[@offTheLeftEye]

So glad it touched your heart, Katie! Here's to loving everyone!

[@heatherfling7095]

Love to know more about wise Love and how to deal with difficult situations.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Here are several episodes you could try, Heather: A short clip, "How to Use Positive Energy To Deal With Someone's Negative Behavior" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXzLln6VqLxkj6c and, "How Do We View People?" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKKcnIajr6qLaZI Some full length episodes that may help are: "A Protective Barrier from Evil Spirits" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpzQhJipmZ6prZo "How to Respect Spiritual Boundaries in Relationships" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmK0coqki7-bZ80 "What Turning the other cheek REALLY means" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYGbeHSih7KKl6s "Overcoming Divisiveness" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/epS5hmiojqZ9qsk and, "3 Simple Ways to Love Everyone" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2apGuhnrGlnqc "How to Love" talks about very different ways of helping, according to the circumstances -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2LZfaV8YqeYfbs Also, "Should You Love Everyone the Same?" -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWvp5-cj5tqaKc Hope you find some good food for thought in these!

[@jungatheart1036]

It is possible to block angry thoughts about other people, but it requires practice so that it works into my automaticc pattern of thought. This is hard, but worthwhile, not something I can always do. I havee certainly noticed how negative or angry thoughts creating a love vacuum in me is where helllish thoughts rush in. This video is so profound. Seeing other human beings as just that - human beings, equal to me and sentient beings of equal status to me and precious to God is essential in sharpening my own spiritual awareness . Other people are not just obstacles to what I want. With this in mind, presumably we could end conflict and bring about a better society for everyone since over time listening to each other would bring respect through empathy; and out of that could bring real change in a loving sisterhood and brotherhood of fellow human beings in communion with The Lord! In other words "Heaven on Earth". 😊👣👣👣👣👣👣

[@offTheLeftEye]

Sounds beautiful, Jung At Heart -- I'm in! I love your concept of "a love vacuum" that sucks in hellish thoughts! Avoid the vacuum!

[@jungatheart1036]

😀👍

[@julianbristow4793]

Sometimes it isn't easy to love after all the struggles I have to tolerate and at times there isn't any faith at all. It's as if the evil forces are draining me. However, there are times when Gods light seems to enter my soul and then I embrace that with all my might. It's where I want to be.

[@offTheLeftEye]

+Jules Marcel Yes, it's certainly not always easy going. I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to share some of your story here with us.

[@oneil317]

Excellent presentation with practical application. Thank you so much for this series. I can go with Swedenborg 3/5 of the way and the beauty of his teaching touches me deeply. Do you happen to know if they are working on New Century Editions of the next volumes of Secrets of Heaven?

[@offTheLeftEye]

Hi Brandon! Thanks for your kind words. Yes, more volumes of Secrets of Heaven in the NCE translation are in the works! I don't know any publication dates or where they are in the pipeline, but I know they are in progress!

[@SoulSeeker2025]

Maybe the love can simply be a desire not to harm them in return, have understanding and perhaps empathy of their psychological condition all the while trying to hold the boundaries that they continually break in order to attack us in any way they can come up with. I think just trying not to hate is maybe the realistic "love" for someone like this.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes, I really agree with your thoughts here, Kasia. Swedenborg learned that if we can make the effort to resist hatred and resentment (while of course taking practical measures to establish healthy boundaries), God can be building love and forgiveness in our hearts. That doesn't have to mean emotional feelings of affection, but simply goodwill. Wishing them well in whatever way would be best for all concerned. Maybe check out our show "How to Love" for a discussion about how love takes very different forms in different situations. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2LZfaV8YqeYfbs

[@SoulSeeker2025]

@@offTheLeftEye Thanks again for responding. These ideas are helpful and resonate with me and as the Buddha said, what is helpful is true.

[@gabrielh6879]

nice video!

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks Gabriel!

[@jaylittle695]

I have often contemplated the saying "the path to he'll is paved with good intentions " sure would love to hear some opinions and thoughts here. I've always believed that intent is everything. We all hurt people unintentionally but to harm intentionally is definitely evil.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes, Jay. Chara here, and I don't have an answer but I'll share some thoughts! Perhaps the point of that little aphorism is that if you always only THINK about doing good stuff, but never actually DO good stuff, you have not been of service to the world around you. And our purpose here is, according to the Two Great Commandments, to love God and love our neighbor as ourself. As Swedenborg puts it, to be of use to others, guided by love. But yes, we might hurt people unintentionally -- and THAT's why it's about intention. Our intent was perhaps to be loving and helpful, but for whatever reason, the person on the receiving end took it to be hurtful. A minor example might be: I always appreciate it when my husband opens a car door for me. But I have a friend who feels like holding a door is an insult to her own strengths and abilities. So.... is the guy who holds the door "paving the path to hell" because the friend felt insulted? Or were his intentions to be courteous and kind, and is that more a heavenly thing? Well -- perhaps not the best example. The point is, if we intend well AND carry out those intentions as much as we can, then the Lord is working with us and through us. That doesn't sound like the way to hell, to me. What do you think?

[@warrenlittle4241]

I would suggest another view than 'punishment' as indirect 'help.' Even in your own doctrine it states evil is given their own version of heaven due to Gods love for them. to 'punish' is associated with vengeance, which is vastly different than a compassionate discipline. The entire abuses of the modern prison system, is based on punishment rather than truly reforming in the Spirit of wanting them to be happier than you. To be consistent, the concept of 'punishing' versus doing whats needed to heal the situation and person is self righteous. Righteousness is doing whats best for all in the Spirit of Love, or right acting in accordance with the collective to include the person whose thoughts are out of harmony due to being influenced by hellish spirits. To punish someone for being influenced or controlled by evil influences (which is covered in the thoughts portion of the teachings), in no way helps those afflicted, thus a growing prison population and crime. it takes dealing with the entire situation with Love and compassion to heal a lack of it in someone, not more negativity. More of the same energy adds to it which is basic science. As for forgiveness, it is Divine in virtue, and if not able to love the worst of God, how can one Love truly at all in the name of Christ? As someone who begged for spiritual help for years while under attack, and ignored by all except one, Society en large is still ignorant of the very real spirit world surrounding us, dismissing it as 'psychosis' rather than the spiritual reality we live in. I would suggest remembering that if folks are acting in horrific ways, no sane person wants to, nor would be condemned eternally for reacting poorly to the environment they were individually born into. That would not be logical for any loving Heavenly Mother or Father. So seeing them as temporarily having an experience for their eternal growth, allows for a loving view to be embraced more easily. All return to Love, and there are stops on the way, but nobody spends eternity in evil. Our spark of Love eventually is nurtured enough through eternal experience to achieve Divine Love. That is Creational Justice. No one is abandoned by God...and GOD is also Feminine.

[@B_i_R_D__M_a_N]

Yep, I’m in. Well said.

[@FirstLast-pe4rp]

Only this KZbin channel can take a title such as "3 simple ways" and turn it into an hour-long clip.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I wonder if you found a short clip...we do indeed have this in an hour long version! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2apGuhnrGlnqc&lc=UgxMS7jlkMvCkVG7Urh4AaABAg

[@fbccarmel6135]

Since God said that. we should. love others as we love ourselves so. I. want. The Person to be as Happy. as l am!!!

[@offTheLeftEye]

That's a beautiful faith perspective to have. Thanks for sharing with us :)

[@213mrclean]

The way I look at other people is they are exactly the same as I am, The same spirit of God is in them as is in me. There is only one God so there for there is only one spirit from God and we are all that spirit divided against its self countless of times like a piece of a never ending pie. You are me and I am you, but we are living different lives of basically the same life. Its really a heavy thought but its true just ponder on it awhile.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Thanks for sharing these thoughts, Gerald! We certainly are all way more connected than we realize.

[@SoferiaNebruin]

Thank you...I am trying to figure out how to apply this to critical complex analysis, lol...I have found that so many people are linked firmly to their ideas so that if you critique the ideas they get violently offended. Yikes! I want to critique ideas so that we can develop better ideas, know what I mean?

[@omy444]

what ideas? and I'm curious to know what you mean by complex analysis.

[@SoferiaNebruin]

Any ideas. People think their ideas are their identity, not just ideas that are not personally connected to them, so when trying to explore ideas to improve them, they get offended. In other words, very few people want to "brainstorm" anymore. Do a google search on multidimensional critical complex bricolage. That should give you lots to read about "complex analysis."

[@r.jr.j8373]

I would love to live in the World where EVERYBODY is happier, healthier, richer, more intelligent, more talented more educated, World where I will be least...

[@offTheLeftEye]

What a beautiful wish! Thank you for sharing it here.

[@violetblueberry8336]

how does this work, if i were to make someone happier for something that is not good for me, but good for them; Should we still do it ? everyone is selfish and want to think about themselves first. e.g. I have to prepare for my assignments(the only time slot i have), but this bunch of friends really want to come over my house and hangout. Should I make them happy, keeping my goals aside ?

[@offTheLeftEye]

Hi, Violet! I would say, think about what is the most useful in a long-term sense. In this case, it seems to me that preparing for your assignments is important, if you have a long-term goal of getting an education. If this is the only time-slot available, you can explain that to your friends, and express hope that they could hang out with you another time. Maybe suggest another time that would work better for you. It's not that the friendships are not important, but that hanging out could happen another time, while it sounds like the assignments could not. Making friends happy in a short-term, temporary way is not the most important thing. Being honest with them, and expecting respect for your needs just as you would respect their needs, makes for a healthier, more real friendship. I can't know exactly your situation, or know exactly what the right thing is for you to do, but that is what I would do in the situation you describe.

[@kennykeffer8305]

You are to love others unconditionally

[@offTheLeftEye]

Swedenborg's take is that we are to look for the good in everybody and love what is GOOD in them, what is "of the Lord" in them. And to believe that we are all beloved creations of God, all destined for a life with him in heaven, if we so choose!

[@freiagalacar3465]

The only teaching of Swedenborg that I don't completely agree with are his ideas of self love which he views as evil. I actually think what he might be referring to is narcissism, not true heavenly self love. Self love is healthy if you're recognizing the spark of God that lives within you. The true self within us is a piece of the creator, neither better nor worse but equal to everyone else. If one truly loves God then they cannot leave themselves out of the equation because to do that would be the same as denying a part of Him.

[@offTheLeftEye]

I think you're right, Freia! When Swedenborg talks about self love, he is talking about selfISH love - love of self above or instead of all others, and I think "narcissism" is a great description of that! I totally agree that self love is actually very important, healthy, and can be done with humility. In fact, if we aren't comfortable with ourselves, or taking care of ourselves, we have less to offer to others. Loving ourselves keeps us strong and healthy, mentally, physically, AND spiritually, and we can be of incredible use from that place of strength! So in many ways, it's a disservice to others when we do NOT love ourselves. So yes, when you hear Swedenborg talking about "love of self' or "self love," just do a mental translation to "narcissism" or "self absorption" or something along those lines. I love what you say here: "Self love is healthy if you're recognizing the spark of God that lives within you. The true self within us is a piece of the creator, neither better nor worse but equal to everyone else. If one truly loves God then they cannot leave themselves out of the equation because to do that would be the same as denying a part of Him." Very wise insight, so so true, thanks so much for sharing that!

[@GiniaMarie1]

Will there be a transcript of this show?

[@slamjackson2137]

On the subject of seeing good or bad in people, how should one go about narcissists or someone I may suspect as a narcissist?

[@offTheLeftEye]

That is a tough one, Robert. It seems essential to establish good, healthy boundaries with such a person, and also try to keep wishing them well, appreciating whatever goodness they might have to offer, and seeing them as a child of God. Blessings to you in your efforts!

[@slamjackson2137]

Thank you!

[@jenniferpollard4466]

♥️🙏

[@offTheLeftEye]

Simple and powerful, isn't it, Jennifer?

[@jenniferpollard4466]

@@offTheLeftEye Yes ! Very powerful 🙏♥️

[@JohnSmith-yt7oc]

Does choosing to be INTERNALLY honest (which requires force) count as something within which God can plant a new desire? Does choice mean something exclusive to the outer world or does it pertain to the inner world too? I'm assuming it's both but just a little confused as to what he means by inner and outer sometimes

[@offTheLeftEye]

John, I love your thoughtful questions! I think this intro to the inner/outer self will be very helpful to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4LThmSpoaplrqc

[@JohnSmith-yt7oc]

@@offTheLeftEye thanks :)

[@heatherfling7095]

Without being or feeling taken advantage of.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Yes, Heather -- strong boundaries are important!

[@joshualeboeuf3382]

I have a question Curtis, and it's personal, but, what religious denomination are you? I myself am Christian, and am wondering how this affects your life, and others around you

[@offTheLeftEye]

+Joshua LeBoeuf Hello! Thanks for asking. I'm not a member of an organized church, but I would have to call myself a "Swedenborgian," although he didn't like people using that term, he felt like it directed attention at him rather than at God where it belonged. I try to live by my principles as much as possible, and I hope that positively affects the people around me too!

[@keLLyGurL2303]

i really like what swedenborg says but who is he??? i guess i could look it up and where all the tjings he says came from??

[@songofmyself9556]

+Kelly Alldread You can find this beautifully explained on this channel..just browse through the video titles..it's amazing.

[@keLLyGurL2303]

Ok thx ...

[@keLLyGurL2303]

I put these on when cleaning doing stuff at home and listen ....

[@jacquelinealicea9543]

thank you. curtis and swedenborg i always look forward to read more and it has help me alot spiritual life.it has made me a better person. my life has been more smarter to understand life.

[@marinatorio3257]

Ten rules miracles

[@larawallace7319]

I have a question...What if this person is a sociopath and physically incapable of loving others, how are they going to create a state of mind in themselves? If this person is creating a living hell for you it makes it nearly impossible to thing of the good in the, because it's not visible as the good things they may do are done for selfish reasons. And will there ever be a relationship with them if it's a family member? Because most psychologists says this disorder does not have a cure the only cure is for them to recognize it and decide they want to change it but if that's not who they are then....? Feeling really discouraged about

[@offTheLeftEye]

I'm so sorry you're dealing with what sounds like an extremely difficult and heavy-hearted situation, Lara. There are some people whose mental state is such that they don't have the rationality to choose how they behave, and that can make life so hard for everyone around them. It can take an effort of will to just remember that God created their SOUL to be a free, happy, reasonable spirit, but that something in the physical/brain-chemistry make-up is causing problems. That might help you access some compassion, but it doesn't make dealing with the day-to-day realities much easier... I hope you can find some help (other family members? friends? therapists?) in figuring out how to be as caring as possible towards this person. We have a few shows about the spiritual influence in some mental illnesses. Let us know if you'd like some video suggestions along those lines. Praying for peace and healing for you and your situation.

[@larawallace7319]

@@offTheLeftEye Sure I'll take some suggestions thank you!

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@larawallace7319 Every situation is unique, but maybe there will be some helpful perspectives in some of these episodes. In this show, answering a series of questions from our audience, the final question is about sociopaths and narcissists: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIuZY2CAbKqgra8 In this one, the third question is about psychopaths: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXRaXSthJeasMU And then the following episodes talk about the how evil spirits try to influence all of our minds, which can give some context to where negative behavior comes from, and how a person can be captured by it: "How To Deal With Evil Spirits" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ66o3SlgrFlnqc "The Lies Evil Spirits Tell Us" kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5LUlWx8ndirpsk "Do Spirits Play a Role in Addiction?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/on7blY2fnNqroqs

[@JJ-yu6og]

Can someone summarize what the 3 are?

[@songofmyself9556]

+Jojo Jo 1) to want them to be even happier than you (which will in turn make you happy again) 2) to consider the circumstances of the people who are annoying to you and develop deeper understanding 3) to imagine people how they would be without their annoying behaviour (because it is not natural to them/us..Swedenborg says it is hellish influence). BUT YOU WILL MISS ALL THE DERIVATION OF THE 3 WAYS AND THE SUBTLETIES PLUS THE FUNNY PARTS IF YOU DON'T WATCH THE WHOLE VID. IT'S TOTALLY WORTH THE TIME *plus: I might have misunderstood it* ;)

[@mandolinJo]

"too many people on this planet" ?

[@thewoody57]

This is a strange Mandella effect for me am 66 never heard of him till now ?? And I have always been into off the main road stuff totally believe in Jesus bible etc but am very suspicious 😮

[@offTheLeftEye]

Interesting, TheWoody. One reason we started this channel was to get Swedenborg into the global conversation. Not too surprising you hadn't heard of him before, I suppose -- there's been a very limited number of followers. We hope you'll discover some ideas here that inspire you!

[@Gkuljian]

I'm very interested in the subjects of your videos, but I'm struggling to get past the embellishments and repetition and fluff. I'm 5 minutes in, and still you haven't gotten to the subject, but are yakking about a smartphone analogy. These subjects are way too important to risk pushing prospective viewers away. I've got three other 1 hour videos of yours to watch. Some of us don't want to spend all day with a couple of videos. I've watched a number of your videos and found that they are only tolerable by watching at 1.5x, and skipping forward. These do not need to be productions. Some of us like our information in plain wrappers.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Different strokes for different folks, I guess, G. Some people are so grateful for the analogies and skits that help make the ideas become real and relevant to them. There are other more academic and scholarly approaches to Swedenborg out there -- Off the Left Eye is an attempt at reaching people in a more personable way. You might want to go to swedenborg.com, and perhaps look at the tab called "Books, Blogs, and Videos," where you can access some scholarly articles. Or you might want to check out the Center for Swedenborgian Studies at the Pacific School of Religion in the San Francisco Bay area. Or there are lots of other sources for sermons, talks, videos. Let us know if you'd like more. And of course you can go straight to the source and just read Swedenborg's books for yourself. Most of them are available for free download at swedenborg.com, or you can buy them very inexpensively as ebooks, or you can invest in the hard copies. Best of luck to you, finding the approach that serves you best.

[@fbccarmel6135]

Kat Kerr suggests that we each can have a new Beginning if in the Name of Jesus,.by The Act of My Will. I. LOOSE All the Negativity from My Soul. from Childhood to the Present Day! The Simple Act releases All the GARBAGE in your Life ! Do this from Time to Time for a Fresh Start!!!!

[@SoulSeeker2025]

** An extra asterisk, Swedenborg did not know about pathology. There are people that can't change - literally. They have no future because they have a serious personality disorder that is destructive to them and prey on everyone around them. I can want to wish them well but will not see change.

[@offTheLeftEye]

Swedenborg did know about mental illnesses in which a person cannot access rationality, and thus is not equipped to recognize their faulty behavior or make changes. Did you see the links I recommended in my previous replies to you, under the episode "The Good Thing About Hell?" People who are incapable of making rational realizations or change during earthly life will be helped to see things clearly in the afterlife, and then make choices about how they want to proceed from there.

[@SoulSeeker2025]

@@offTheLeftEye Thanks! I did see one video about the different kinds of "love" - toxic people get tough love :) I did watch that one but need to again, I wasnt sure how that worked - thank you.

[@offTheLeftEye]

@@SoulSeeker2025 You're very welcome. It can be one of the most challenging parts of life -- determining how to love (have goodwill) in difficult situations and relationships!

[@kalinkirilov8025]

Е人人I ME人人I MESΔI人 IE人ΘHIMѣ IEHΘVΔ (Name of GOD) / Elli Melli Mesail Ielohim Iehova /

[@hopespringseternal7028]

mankind, unfortunately, has to judge and identify and blame those who are ruining this world for the 99% of us. evil cannot go unchecked. jesus kicked over tables, he was no slouch. we have to temper our actions with critical thought. who benefits from a passive, good-heearted people? bad guys.

[@fbccarmel6135]

So sorry Gent?lemen,. but. the Spiritual Awakening of ES should very much remain. Private! !! However not in order,. his weeping,. trembling, shuttering,. and whatever else,. sorry. utterly boring