Many of us have been taught to fear what comes after life. For some, the idea of eternal judgment is terrifying. Visions of hell, the bottomless pit, or fire and brimstone are often used to keep people in a constant state of fear. Growing up hearing these things can plant deep anxiety. Will I be judged for my sins? Will I be thrown into that pit? What if I am not good enough? The more I reflected, the more I began to question this way of thinking. Is it really the act itself that matters most, or is it the intention behind it? For example, if someone steals out of desperation to feed their children, is that the same as someone who steals out of greed? If someone hurts another person in self-defense, is that the same as someone acting out of cruelty? I believe the heart behind the act matters. I do not think we are here to be judged purely on what we have done, but rather on why we did it. When I started my own healing journey, I had to confront this fear of judgment. I carried so m...
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