She listened patiently to my story several times, letting time elapse to allow me room to get my story together. She then extended this idea to the thought that she is related to everyone on earth, for the same reason. Living out on the border of the forest as we do, her feeling of cousinship with the plants, trees, and animals around her is naturally very strong. I was raised in a city. God has been there all along, and continues to be there, not just in us, but in all our kindred.
Science confirms inspiration.
Religion can give structure to our seeking or may feed complacency, homeostasis. Experience happens when we are ready to internalize, integrate and express soul's perceptions. As Friends, we also reference our corporate experience. We do not have a tradition of teaching tools which are communicated by of those who have experienced ongoing, mystical, knowledge in our midst. It seems we must gain our experience on the strength of our individual meditation, by our seeking and prayer, by what we can sense in group meetings for worship, or by finding other sources that teach ways they have found useful.