Hello @mistermercury :)
I am so glad you found your way here and am very grateful for you taking the time to share your incredbly relevant perspective. It is very kind of you.
I am fascinated by Buddhism; yet, I know very little about it. However, I have come across the concept of past lives before, and it is very important to me to learn about these sort of view as it helps me to have a better understandying towards the way people make sense of the world around them. For example, while some families with different beliefs would struggle to deal with the situation your family experience, your perspective lends you accepatance.
I really appreciate you sharing your Astrology background as well. I never knew that Astrology provides insight into human sexuality (I am sorry if I sound ignorant!), and this is why I am so grateful for your beautiful comment :)
Keeping an open-mind is imprtant indeed and I am interested in learning about all perspectives; particularly those that promote understandying and compassion among people. The ultimate goal after all is to live a life where we can experience high-levels of subjective well-being and stable emotions, at least most of the time! 😊
May we all love one another regardless sex/gender !
All the best to you and to your family 🌷
Indeed, when the family gathers it is quite an experience. At first when my former "dearly beloved" announced her new relationship and path it was a struggle, but God bless them, our children stormed the walls of ignorance with love. Perhaps, I had something to do with that. At the time all I could do was offer my blessings. May I suggest a real treasure of a book by Jack Kornfield, a noted Buddhist and psychologist: The Wise Heart, a Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology.
When I first discovered astrology for myself it was a revelation. It explained so many things in my life that were inexplicable in their nature. I was, of course, thrilled to discover C. Jung and Stanislav Grof both used astrology in their practices!
As far as Buddhism goes, I invite you to keep in touch (follow if I may be so bold) because I will be posting some insights into what it is ... not in an attempt to convert but simply to enlighten those that wish to know.
Thank you for responding to my comments. I do value them and appreciate it very much. May you bring light and love into our community.