Posts by wearyowl29

Chloe Sullivan88 said:That’s actually the first time I’ve ever come across that term on this forum. 🤷

People used to dismiss Krleža as nothing more than some high-society poser...

rustymaker5 said:you mean Lošo, who comes from that old college town, they just have this innate ability to hit you right where it hurts...😁

Exactly! He hit the mark perfectly right after the Mardi Gras festivities 😂

rustymaker5 said:Davor Domazet says in his book "clone performance" that conspiracy theory is really just a label used by the media-driven, hyper-connected globalist network to smear or completely dismiss specific prophecies and warnings about upcoming catastrophes...

If you look back at what we all dismissed just a little while ago as nothing more than the ramblings of some doomsday pessimists—everything from cloning and GMOs, to engineered diseases and the resulting outbreaks, forced vaccinations, surveillance cameras on every corner, social security numbers, bank account tracking, etc., all serving as a precursor to the blatant microchipping that seems to be happening already (I've even read stories where people in the USA are actually coming forward claiming they've had chips implanted 😲), and how they've already gone wild experimenting on animals...
...then when you realize just how vulnerable and exposed we've become through technology—privacy is basically a relic of the past (and people, for instance, were so distracted by things like reality TV that they didn't even realize what they were being conditioned for 🙄), and now that we are fully aware of how crises are orchestrated—whether they're financial, wars, or man-made natural disasters, and so on—it becomes painfully obvious that we are living in an era of manufactured, controlled chaos, where the masters of this chaos (that "Committee of 300") manipulate entire nations and populations by installing a version of "democracy" that actually just pushes their own values, interests, and lifestyles, all while maintaining an unbearable grip on what is, in reality, a totally undemocratic world....so honestly, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if we see imminent wars over drinking water or those reptilian beings that Alex Jones writes about...🤷

This book is basically a total Saturday Night Live experience for every household...
Mussolini really was the master of it all.😁

Conspiracy theories are really just a massive, heavy-duty excuse for being too powerless to actually change anything. Even if someone has this grand vision for what the future should look like, they still can't make it happen. So, instead of looking inward, they go hunting for villains everywhere else. It’s wilder if you think about it—people will do just about anything to avoid taking responsibility for themselves!

Charles Lopez3 said:The whole family is basically pushing the church because:
they want to secure their own financial stability,
it makes keeping the masses under control way easier,
it’s a perfect tool for mobilizing the public whenever they need them,
and honestly, they don't owe those people any real moral obligations at all.😁

Bingo!

The government can certainly protect families through legislation, but in a pluralistic society like ours, people have to be allowed to choose their own way of life. The church really reaps the benefits from the traditional family model because it acts as the primary vehicle for passing down values—which is incredibly vital in a diverse society.

And there’s something else, something almost impossible to put into words: the constant recruitment of new "soldiers" in service to the church.

Ryan Wilson2 said:I occasionally feel as though I am brushing against another dimension entirely. If only I could trigger those encounters more intensely, precisely when I choose to.

As for everything else, I find myself becoming a harder, colder person. My faith in humanity has eroded; I’ve become less tolerant, less soft, and far less inclined toward spiritual philosophizing. Nothing in this life is inherently "meant to be"—it is simply what we force it to become. I have grown deeply skeptical of most spiritual practices and movements, as I am convinced most of them operate solely through the placebo effect, mere delusion, or fear—some sort of hardwired psychological mechanism within the brain.

To most self-proclaimed spiritualists, I would simply suggest seeing a licensed psychologist instead. It would save them both time and money, given that the results are functionally identical to anything promised by "spiritual growth."

Wisdom, tolerance, and knowledge are ultimately futile when the world is governed by the law of the jungle.

The only real path to change lies in the physical evolution of the human race into something else entirely—a being liberated from the primal urges of greed, reproduction, and mindless hedonism. Those who claim to have transcended these instincts likely just lack the resources to indulge them, relying on self-delusion or autohypnosis to elevate themselves above the harsh realities of this world. And when all is said and done, people always fall back on the concept of reincarnation just to justify the injustices they've faced.

Personally, I’d much rather take a long trip to meet that other world head-on. Every time I make it back, I'm just left staring at everything, totally stunned by how different things really are...

Benjamin Taylor6 said:Expanding circles?

It really ought to be circles that contract. That with every revolution around God, you get closer to Him.
Not further away.

Well, if they're converging, then you’ve either got the wrong detergent or you’re running your washing machine on the wrong cycle...😁

I think I found myself hidden somewhere in these lines:

I live within circles that expand,
longing to encompass more with every turn.
I might never reach that final,
ultimate ring, but I’m giving it my all.

I circle and circle around God,
that ancient tower, for thousands of years,
and I still don't know if I am the falcon or the whirlwind,
or perhaps just a great song of this world.

(Rainer Maria Rilke, translated by Robert Frost)

So... I live in expanding circles...🙂🙂🙂
Man, I am stuck in a total loop!

Anthony Hayes2 said:US military studies conducted on Native American scouts revealed that cutting their hair strips them of extrasensory abilities, leaving them vulnerable to ambush. Those who maintain long hair retain their intuition, using a sort of "sixth sense" to detect approaching enemies before they strike.

Does hair length dictate spirituality? Baldness often correlates with weak spiritual depth. Take Johannes Kepler, Stravinsky, or Lyndon B. Johnson, for instance. They possessed sharp intellects, certainly, but lacked intuitive strength. Great spiritual icons are rarely depicted as bald. Look at Jesus.

http://vataworld.wordpress.com/2013/...ervous-system/

It's because hair acts as an extension of the nervous system, feeding constant data back to the brain. Some women claim their nipples serve a similar sensory purpose, noting that bras actually hinder their intuitive perception. If anyone has had similar experiences, I'm listening.

Some women find swimsuits incredibly frustrating because they feel like they’re just blocking their body's natural "radar" while they're hanging out at the beach. That's why they usually opt for those secluded, clothing-optional spots instead.

rowdyhound5 said:I honestly find it hard to believe that there isn't a single corner of the globe where the art of "how to screw someone else over" is more highly developed than it is here... and I don't just mean strangers, either. It’s the way people turn on their own neighbors, their own friends, anyone within reach. If we could somehow figure out how to patent this particular talent and export it as a service, our national economy would probably be one of the most dominant forces on the planet...

Around here, that "screw your neighbor" mentality isn't just a habit—it’s basically baked into the cultural DNA. It's the foundation of everything!
It really is a shame we haven't figured out how to mass-produce this talent for the global market yet.

hollownomad35 said:What do you mean "don't have"? Way too many people voted FOR it. 🤣

It looks like we’re witnessing a full-blown revolution triggered by LGBTQ+ rights... truly a first in history!😉

loneviper2 said:At the end of the day, most couples don't actually go through with a split.☕

That’s true, sure, but about 33% of them *do* divorce. The rest? They’re just drifting through life in this quiet sort of desperation, either too terrified to face being alone or simply because they can't afford their own place in a city like Chicago. Only a tiny fraction are actually happy.

Peter Reyes63 said:Is it revolution time yet?

Depends on what kind we're talking about. If it's a right-wing or libertarian one, I'm all in.☕

Zagorec, we're always ready for a little bit of mischief and mayhem!🙂

loneviper2 said:I’m ashamed to live in a country where there is absolute media terror directed at the majority of the population.
In a country where the media is under the direct influence of those in power, with the sole goal of dragging America's reputation through the mud.

We had our referendum. And thank God for that! We showed that we know how to protect what is most precious to us.

To those of you trying to paint us as backwards: what is there to say? If you hate this country so much, then please, move somewhere else. God bless.

That happened this past Sunday—and by Monday morning, we were already rushing to get our divorce papers filed!

I’ve got a fascinating little story for you all. A good friend of mine has a niece who is—well, let’s just say she fits that whole striking, model-esque vibe. Tall, blonde, gorgeous... the whole nine yards.
Men throw themselves at her constantly. Some have actual class, others are total creeps, but they all share this same ridiculous, over-the-top pickup line energy: "I wouldn't mind having you in my passenger seat on a long drive!"

She tells us all about it, how she shuts these guys down because she's completely devoted to her partner, yet she still finds herself getting hit on by women quite often too.
But here’s the kicker: she struggles to make anything serious stick. It’s not that she’s looking for trouble—she’s actually incredibly independent and knows exactly how to hold her own against any creep—but she just can't stand the jealousy from the men she dates. She’s grown up to be such a self-sufficient person, and honestly, she has zero interest in cheating.
Because of that, whether her relationships last a few months or several years, they always hit a dead end. They eventually implode because of that constant, suffocating jealousy. None of her partners can handle it long-term, especially since her career requires her to travel and move around freely.
During one of our chats, she told me she’s been reflecting on her life lately. She feels like nature gave her this incredible beauty but then played a bit of a prank on her by making her so intensely self-aware and fiercely independent. She joked that she basically turned out to be the female prototype of a typical American man, and apparently, her partners just can't stomach that level of autonomy.
In other words, she carries this very masculine energy that men find difficult to deal with over the long haul, and
while people can find common ground with her easily, that same magnetic pull attracts women too (there's definitely an erotic charge there).
There are plenty more details—some of it gets a bit more intimate—but the whole situation is just so interesting that I had to share it with you guys.

Look, this movie isn't exactly everyone's cup of tea. It’s got a pretty slow burn going on, and honestly, the pacing drags in places. I personally struggled with how static the camera work felt—it stayed glued in one spot way too often for my liking—but hey, you can't win them all!
It’s definitely not a bad flick by any means, though I can't help but feel it had the potential to be even better.

rustymaker5 said:Look, Dagica, of course you can... honestly, don't even sweat it, the most important thing is just not to take any of this too seriously. 🙂

That’s exactly my point...😍

... one day we're up, the next we're down...
as long as you've got a full bottle on the table and plenty to go around, life is good.😉

rustymaker5 said:Where on earth are you getting that from? 😕

It’s honestly just nonsense! Priests are nothing more than people who happened to discover and actually connect with their spiritual side, unlike everyone else who hasn't quite gotten there yet.

It’s pretty much the same logic as saying a teenager who gets lost in the pages of Tolstoy isn't any more special than a little kid who’s still obsessed with, I don't know, Šegrt Hlapić. 🤷

It really just comes down to the individual, because not everyone is equally aware of what they’ve gone through, nor is the intensity of those experiences always the same, and let's face it, not everyone is an easy communicator either.

By the way, my mom always tells me that when I was a little girl sailing on a boat for the first time, surrounded by all that deep blue water, I looked at her and said the ocean felt as thick as pudding! 😍
I guess the experience was just that intense and beautiful for me—considering I was absolutely obsessed with pudding at the time 😁—but you have to wonder how another kid would describe it, especially if they’d never even seen the ocean before.

And here we are talking about impressions that go way beyond our five senses, yet we're expected to capture them just by stringing together thirty little letters... 🤷

I mean, sure, then they can just swing back and forth...

Anthony Cook8 said:At this point, the only thing left to do is let it all go and just breathe. Sit back, watch the sunlight through the trees, look at the butterflies and the clouds, and really savor a good cup of coffee, some fresh juice, or a slice of cake...

There isn't any deep philosophy needed here, nor do you need to overthink it. It's just about enjoying life; that's the whole point... finding joy in every single second.

Oh, I try to do exactly that! But then, out of nowhere, life just shakes me up again...

rustymaker5 said:See, that’s exactly what I had to finally wrap my head around and accept—that everything is happening within me, that nothing exists outside of myself.
The circumstances stay exactly the same, yet my emotions toss me around from pure euphoria to deep, heavy depression in such a short window, sometimes even within the span of a single day. How is that even possible? Nothing in the external world changed, yet I’m cycling through this entire spectrum of states and I have no clue what the hell is going on!?! So then today I react violently to something, when yesterday I wouldn't have even blinked at it! 🤷
And the absolute worst part about it all is that, whether you mean to or not, your moods end up having a totally devastating impact on the people around you, and then you turn around and try to pin the blame on them for how you're feeling! It's awful! 😳

The perceived realities of this material world carry such weight, but they also possess this seductive pull toward taking the path of least resistance, which means a person really needs to, constantly, at every single moment, consciously observe themselves and the way they respond to the circumstances and situations in their life—at least until things balance out, or until the heart becomes the primary driver instead of the mind, and then everything starts sliding along smoothly like a cold drink down a parched throat. 😍

Well then, Peter, feel free to share your own experiences... and there's no need to label them as spiritual or call it an "awakening" if those terms don't sit right with you. 🥳

Words are such a flimsy tool for expressing what someone discovers deep inside themselves, for those sudden flashes of wisdom that emerge from the core and present a person with a finished fact—it just is! regardless of what we thought about it before. But we don't have any other tools, especially not here on the internet. 🤷

Come on, come on, Nemruth Dag, it’s really not all as bleak as it might seem right now! 🙂

You know how it goes: expecting anything from someone else is just a form of slavery, while expecting things from yourself is true freedom. 😉

Besides, after the rain comes the sun, sooner or later, and even the darkest night is always at its worst right before the dawn breaks. 😁

Man, oh man...🤔 we are an American people, after all, and we've always been full of spirit!

Honestly, all this talk about rain versus sunshine, black versus white, or awakening versus dreaming... it just doesn't sit right with me.

It's just exhausting....🙂