Conflicted

My dad was a pastor. Only when I got to secondary school did I realise that's unusual. And about that age I started to be told to act this way, not that way etc.

I didn't do much of the normal teenage stuff because it wasn't "right". By 18 dad had introduced me to the man who became my husband I really didn't have much say in it.

Now 30 years later I've burst from the bubble I've lived in and. I'm so confused. I feel like I need to be a teenager again but I'm 45 so that can't happen.

And then there's all this conflict with past stuff. I've started yoga classes which I'm loving but my ex-husband repeats the doctrine of the church that it isn't compatible with being a Christian.

Just one of the conflicts I'm trying to consider currently.

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pdockal · 56-60, M

Is he your ex for a reason ?
Why listen to him ?

What's wrong with yoga classes ?

AngelaR80 · 41-45, F

@pdockal yoga is not compatible with Christian beliefs.

pdockal · 56-60, M

@AngelaR80

Says who ?
It's healthy

AngelaR80 · 41-45, F

@pdockal the spiritual connection through to Eastern religions

pdockal · 56-60, M

@AngelaR80

in contemporary Western contexts, yoga is often practiced solely for its physical and mental benefits, separating the physical poses from their spiritual or religious origins

peterlee · M

@AngelaR80 It is dangerous to dabble in Eastern deities. Best stay clear of them. I can see why the pastor is hostile to them, it’s good advice. Surround yourself with positive people.

I think, as you know , you to need to change your Christian fellowship. A Baptist one , perhaps, or one associated with Holy Trinity Brompton , the home of the Alpha course: They are very sound and very friendly.