Comments on: About Carla http://blog.carlavanraay.com Sexual Wellbeing Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:37:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Alex http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-11593 Alex Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:37:42 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-11593 Hi Carla, I'm in the middle of reading 'God's Callgirl'. I'm Polish and was raised in a very catholic family (that's why I'm a protestant now, lol). Could, and maybe should, write a book about it, too. Although Poland is very catholic and full of nuns, monks and prists (used to live next door to nuns) and I knew they have rules they have to obay and their way of living is totally peculiar I didn't realise how bad and hypocritical they can be. What's the point of pretending otherwise? From 10 or more nuns who were living next door only one was approachable and nice to children playing outside (used to play and laugh with us and gave us sweets out of her pockets - maybe at the cost of later punishment behind closed doors), others never spoke, run away or were right down rude. As a child, I could never understand that behaviour and I thought they were just freaks. Untill one of them made an effort and explained some things. Still, I thought, they were strange and have strange ways of 'serving God' and being rude to children at the same time, just because they ask questions. 'Great' example. I always thought this is different planet they were from... And it's a disgrace they don't change their ways despite of the pope's encouraging. We also have a family friend who is about to become a prist and is petriffied by the hypocrisy, issues and agendas some prists have. He thought it's all about God... so far, thankfully, he can rise above that, but it's very hard. Just wanted to say thank you for this book, there should be more testimonies like this so people are more aware what's it all about and young girls and boys are not foolled. But, as you know best, sometimes you need to go through things to learn and find yourself in life. And that's a beautiful outcome and it's never too late for it. All the best! Aleksandra Hi Carla,
I’m in the middle of reading ‘God’s Callgirl’. I’m Polish and was raised in a very catholic family (that’s why I’m a protestant now, lol). Could, and maybe should, write a book about it, too. Although Poland is very catholic and full of nuns, monks and prists (used to live next door to nuns) and I knew they have rules they have to obay and their way of living is totally peculiar I didn’t realise how bad and hypocritical they can be. What’s the point of pretending otherwise? From 10 or more nuns who were living next door only one was approachable and nice to children playing outside (used to play and laugh with us and gave us sweets out of her pockets – maybe at the cost of later punishment behind closed doors), others never spoke, run away or were right down rude. As a child, I could never understand that behaviour and I thought they were just freaks. Untill one of them made an effort and explained some things. Still, I thought, they were strange and have strange ways of ’serving God’ and being rude to children at the same time, just because they ask questions. ‘Great’ example. I always thought this is different planet they were from… And it’s a disgrace they don’t change their ways despite of the pope’s encouraging.
We also have a family friend who is about to become a prist and is petriffied by the hypocrisy, issues and agendas some prists have. He thought it’s all about God… so far, thankfully, he can rise above that, but it’s very hard.

Just wanted to say thank you for this book, there should be more testimonies like this so people are more aware what’s it all about and young girls and boys are not foolled.

But, as you know best, sometimes you need to go through things to learn and find yourself in life. And that’s a beautiful outcome and it’s never too late for it.

All the best!
Aleksandra

]]> By: Tony Clarke http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-10271 Tony Clarke Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:32:37 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-10271 hi Carla what great books you wrote i thought id lived an interesting life but nothing like yours.i only wish i was Aaron you could say i was alittle jealous.i always went for older ladies some how.hope your still having fun and enjoying our lovely perth and WA countryside.take care.Tony hi Carla what great books you wrote i thought id lived an interesting life but nothing like yours.i only wish i was Aaron you could say i was alittle jealous.i always went for older ladies some how.hope your still having fun and enjoying our lovely perth and WA countryside.take care.Tony

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]]> By: Ron Sherwood http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-5827 Ron Sherwood Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:32:11 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-5827 It is indeed difficult to describe the depth of beauty in your marvelous book "Desire - Awakening God's Woman". As student of A Course in Miracles which points out that special relationships are amongst our greatest challenges, and as we all face this challenge your work is so very valuable. My sincere congratulations and appreciation for your candidness. I also think it would make a great movie! I could perhaps mention a book you may find interesting to read. Norah Vincent wrote "Self Made Man", a homosexual woman whose masculine appearance enables her to go rather courageously "undercover" and live as a man for eighteen months, giving her a unique insight into maleness. You may imagine the tensions that mount within her when she experiences sexual attractions! Do you come over to the east coast? I would love to attend one of your functions? I live in Brisbane. Love to both you and Aaron! Ron It is indeed difficult to describe the depth of beauty in your marvelous book “Desire – Awakening God’s Woman”. As student of A Course in Miracles which points out that special relationships are amongst our greatest challenges, and as we all face this challenge your work is so very valuable. My sincere congratulations and appreciation for your candidness. I also think it would make a great movie!

I could perhaps mention a book you may find interesting to read. Norah Vincent wrote “Self Made Man”, a homosexual woman whose masculine appearance enables her to go rather courageously “undercover” and live as a man for eighteen months, giving her a unique insight into maleness. You may imagine the tensions that mount within her when she experiences sexual attractions!

Do you come over to the east coast? I would love to attend one of your functions? I live in Brisbane.
Love to both you and Aaron!
Ron

]]> By: Rolf jaermann http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-4640 Rolf jaermann Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:14:47 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-4640 dear Mrs. van raay what's the Name of the Ship you arr in Australia. Tanks and Kind regstes Rolf jaermann dear Mrs. van raay
what’s the Name of the Ship you arr in Australia.
Tanks and Kind regstes
Rolf jaermann

]]> By: Carla van Raay http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-4404 Carla van Raay Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:04:35 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-4404 Hello, Eva, you've got an exciting new life ahead of you! Taking the decision to get to know yourself and move past the conditioning of the past is so rewarding! i just read my own previous comment, my promise to be more active on Blog...my, how some promises are easy to forget! I have not been in writing mode for some time but I feel it coming back on. My energies have been in working with a team to get Astarte Healing inc on the way. Hello, Eva, you’ve got an exciting new life ahead of you! Taking the decision to get to know yourself and move past the conditioning of the past is so rewarding!
i just read my own previous comment, my promise to be more active on Blog…my, how some promises are easy to forget! I have not been in writing mode for some time but I feel it coming back on. My energies have been in working with a team to get Astarte Healing inc on the way.

]]> By: Eva http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-4402 Eva Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:12:50 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-4402 Hi Carla I have just finished reading your book, I too have no idea how it came into my hands but I am so thankful that it did. I am an avid reader and this book has touched me on many levels. I am moving into a new phase of my life as I turn 40 and your book has helped me to better understand myself and to accept myself as I am. I am excited about the future and about discovering more about myself :) Thank you, I am so looking forward to reading The Price of Passion. Eva Hi Carla
I have just finished reading your book, I too have no idea how it came into my hands but I am so thankful that it did. I am an avid reader and this book has touched me on many levels.
I am moving into a new phase of my life as I turn 40 and your book has helped me to better understand myself and to accept myself as I am. I am excited about the future and about discovering more about myself :)
Thank you, I am so looking forward to reading The Price of Passion.
Eva

]]> By: Carla van Raay http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1592 Carla van Raay Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:18:40 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-1592 Thanks Debbie, thanks Laura, thanks Jane, thanks Carlo and thanks Veronie for your appreciative comments. I promise to be a more active blogger from now on! Carla Thanks Debbie, thanks Laura, thanks Jane, thanks Carlo and thanks Veronie for your appreciative comments.

I promise to be a more active blogger from now on!
Carla

]]> By: Debbie Frank http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1550 Debbie Frank Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:21:57 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-1550 Dear Carla, I agree with Jane wholeheartly. I have read your Gods Call girl again this month and have found so much more in it than when I read it the first time. Through your courage which I mean you never gave up, you found simple wisdom by adopting self acceptance and I think this is what I needed to learn this time I read the book. I just want you to know that your story is (and hopefully) will always be reaching out to people. Thank you Carla for being you and teaching people to be just them.(whatever that might be) Debbie Dear Carla, I agree with Jane wholeheartly. I have read your Gods Call girl again this month and have found so much more in it than when I read it the first time. Through your courage which I mean you never gave up, you found simple wisdom by adopting self acceptance and I think this is what I needed to learn this time I read the book. I just want you to know that your story is (and hopefully) will always be reaching out to people. Thank you Carla for being you and teaching people to be just them.(whatever that might be)
Debbie

]]> By: Jane Offer http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1384 Jane Offer Fri, 21 May 2010 01:25:11 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-1384 Hi Carla I am presently reading your beautiful book God's Call Girl which came into my hands by 'coincidence'! I am a counselor and have had many clients back in England that were taught by nuns and found their stories about cruelty metered out to them in direct opposition to my own naive beliefs about the life in a convent and that nuns are gentle loving creatures. To see through your story some of what may be going on under the surface and the reasons that some may be drawn to this type of life has clarified it totally for me. I truly believe this is a time for women to step into their own passive power and to realise their true potential by examining from the heart and challenging the social and religious beliefs that have been rolled out for centuries from a patriarchal world. The sad thing for me is that the beliefs have been passed on to women by other women; their mothers, teachers and sisters in both sense of the word. I am profoundly grateful that I have not suffered the deep levels of oppression that has been your journey this lifetime but we all have experiences that show us a path of truth, self-value and spirituality; our true God given right. It is the traveling and exploration that gives us the choices we take and I do not believe we ever make mistakes - just move along another path that shows us the way and teaches us more about ourselves and who we really are. I have never been particularly religious but have studied its history truly and I believe in a Divine Power that is greater than us and that should we access the true message of Jesus to humanity it provides an amazing example of truth and love and gives gentle guidelines to live from the heart. Thank you so much for volunteering to walk your path and for sharing the experiences with us through your book. You could so easily have chosen not to. I look forward to reading your other books and hearing more about your work with entities, lost souls and your healing work. Kind regards Jane Hi Carla
I am presently reading your beautiful book God’s Call Girl which came into my hands by ‘coincidence’! I am a counselor and have had many clients back in England that were taught by nuns and found their stories about cruelty metered out to them in direct opposition to my own naive beliefs about the life in a convent and that nuns are gentle loving creatures. To see through your story some of what may be going on under the surface and the reasons that some may be drawn to this type of life has clarified it totally for me.
I truly believe this is a time for women to step into their own passive power and to realise their true potential by examining from the heart and challenging the social and religious beliefs that have been rolled out for centuries from a patriarchal world. The sad thing for me is that the beliefs have been passed on to women by other women; their mothers, teachers and sisters in both sense of the word.
I am profoundly grateful that I have not suffered the deep levels of oppression that has been your journey this lifetime but we all have experiences that show us a path of truth, self-value and spirituality; our true God given right. It is the traveling and exploration that gives us the choices we take and I do not believe we ever make mistakes – just move along another path that shows us the way and teaches us more about ourselves and who we really are.
I have never been particularly religious but have studied its history truly and I believe in a Divine Power that is greater than us and that should we access the true message of Jesus to humanity it provides an amazing example of truth and love and gives gentle guidelines to live from the heart.
Thank you so much for volunteering to walk your path and for sharing the experiences with us through your book. You could so easily have chosen not to.
I look forward to reading your other books and hearing more about your work with entities, lost souls and your healing work.
Kind regards
Jane

]]> By: Carlo Gabbi http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-749 Carlo Gabbi Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:39:32 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-749 Dear Carla, I just finish to read your God's Callgirls and I enjoyed it so much.Thank you. Like you Grown up in a Catholic atmosphere and beleived learned in Italyin my youth. Like you, in Australia for over 50 years, i had to rediscover what really hide behind the heavy doors of our mather religion, and abbandon it well over thirty years ago. You had an adventurous life and you are using it to teach to the many the real importance of life in seach of of our real inner feelings, Thank you Carla. I wish you the best in your new career as a writer. Love, Carlo Gabbi Dear Carla, I just finish to read your God’s Callgirls and I enjoyed it so much.Thank you.
Like you Grown up in a Catholic atmosphere and beleived learned in Italyin my youth. Like you, in Australia for over 50 years, i had to rediscover what really hide behind the heavy doors of our mather religion, and abbandon it well over thirty years ago.
You had an adventurous life and you are using it to teach to the many the real importance of life in seach of of our real inner feelings,

Thank you Carla. I wish you the best in your new career as a writer.

Love, Carlo Gabbi

]]> By: Veronie Humalda http://blog.carlavanraay.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Veronie Humalda Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:55:56 +0000 http://blog.carlavanraay.com/?page_id=2#comment-142 Dear Carla, A small note from Holland; just wanted to thank you for writing two beautiful books that have been/are very helpfull to me. With love, Veronie Dear Carla,

A small note from Holland; just wanted to thank you for writing two beautiful books that have been/are very helpfull to me.
With love,
Veronie

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