Reply #32: I can relate to your concern.

[Maat]

It is not like that in CRS.

The only one interrupting the meditations is my 9-year-old, who may not have felt like going with the tweeners that day (but that's another story)(we've had to make an agreement about sitting still and not poking while Mommy is meditating).

Yes, I do socialize, but after the service. My pastor tends to give a few minutes to greet the neighbor, but then it's back to thinking about whatever you chose in a meditation, or listening to her talks.

No tension there, whatsoever. Try it.

I feel at peace there.

Sometimes, I just let some negativity go.

No pressure, though. Dr. Wayne Dyer is a good example of a New-Thoughter (that's another term for us).

I tell my husband, due to my own nature, Tony Robbins is too much for me. And there aren't any "Tonies" in my church. Too manic. I like my energy level on a nice and even keel.

When you get to the liberal side of the spectrum, though, such as UU, CRS, or UCC (United Church of Christ), you notice that each congregation has a different flavor. One might like a UU or CRS church in one local, but not the one in another. So, one has to try each one.

Even my Pastafarian husband likes Reverend P. She is an extrovert, with a great voice and comedy routine. In what other service can you listen to a good joke?

Feel free to PM me if I can help by articulating my own personal experience.

The only problem I see is someone going, and maybe getting really goal-oriented, and a bit overenthusiastic (forgetting the patience part), and that might impact the family. My hubby has to help me frame and make a concrete-step list sometimes. I was definitely send to this life to learn 'patience.'

We also do not believe in heaven and hell, and some like that idea.