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William Roberts3 said:either you reached "awakening" and then "fell asleep" while still being "awake." 🙂
Seriously, tell us more about that, even just a little bit 🙂
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I haven't become anything at all—I just hardened up and drifted off into the deep Atlantic.
I’m still sleeping through most of it; sometimes I’m just half-dreaming, and other times I slip into a total coma. I’m only truly awake for those brief moments when I have to get up to use the restroom so I don't walk into a wall.
Those flashes of awakening really get under my skin because it feels like everything is looping. A cantaloupe dreams it's moss, moss dreams it's a pig, and the pig dreams it's pure paradigm consciousness trapped inside a pork chop just so it doesn't end up on a backyard BBQ.
As for my own awakening... there is absolutely zero
hope left.
I think I drifted in and out of consciousness a few times.
I couldn't even tell what time it was because the blackout curtains were pulled shut...
Justin Anderson3 said:I feel like I know this stuff pretty well, but honestly, I’m stuck on one thing... who am I actually supposed to be affirming to or asking for help? Is it God or my own subconscious?
For instance, is it better to say "Divine guidance oversees my life" or maybe "The infinite wisdom of my subconscious directs my life"? ????
At this point, I can't even tell where God ends and the subconscious begins...🙂
Maybe what some people call God is just your own subconscious, which was basically hardwired into you from the start...
So yeah, the inner workings of the mind are pretty wild.😂
rapidskipper8 said:Do you think I deserved a partial ban?
You absolutely did.
Look, when someone just keeps throwing around propaganda like they're reading from a script, there's zero chance for a real conversation. You didn't come here to actually talk; you came here to preach about the beauties of Islam—and hey, I get it, the architecture is stunning—but you completely dodge any real discussion regarding the status of women in the 21st century.
Trying to have a debate with you feels exactly like looking at this little guy:
http://www.sadaovdje.com/portal/razn.../_images/1.jpgYou aren't listening to a word anyone says—you just keep circling back to your own points.
Your eyes are shut tight because you refuse to acknowledge what’s right in front of you,
and honestly, your mouth stays shut because the truth is too hard to say out loud.
In your world, everyone else is always wrong, so what am I supposed to do? Give you a reality check.
Are you actually taking a moment to realize how much you truly have, or are you stuck in that loop of focusing on everything you're missing? It might be time to flip the script and start chasing happiness from a different angle.
The legendary self-help guru Louise L. Hay has always preached the power of gratitude, and she just dropped a new book dedicated entirely to the concept. 'Gratitude,' which was recently released here in the States by Penguin Random House, is a beautiful mix of deep reflections and storytelling. It pulls together wisdom from some of the most inspiring teachers alive today, including folks like Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. Susan Jeffers.
Louise L. Hay and her guest contributors make a really compelling point: the secret sauce to a happy life is tucked right inside gratitude. She argues that once we genuinely recognize all the blessings in our lives and feel that sincere thanks in our hearts, abundance starts flowing in naturally.
'I’ve noticed that space loves gratitude. The more grateful you are, the more rewards you receive.' Now, when she talks about "rewards," she isn't just talking about a bigger paycheck or a fancy car. I'm talking about the people, the places, and those little experiences that make life worth living! You know that incredible feeling when life feels full—when love, joy, health, and creativity are just flowing? It’s like hitting every green light on your commute or finding the perfect parking spot right in front of the store every single time. That’s how life is supposed to feel! Space is a generous provider that loves to give, and it clearly enjoys being appreciated.
As she points out, maintaining a grateful mindset actually trains your eyes to see even more things to be thankful for. 'A lack of gratitude, or constant complaining, leaves us with very little to celebrate. People who spend their time grumbling tend to feel like they have nothing good going for them, or they simply fail to enjoy what they already possess. Space always gives us what we believe we deserve. Many of us were raised to fixate on what we lack, focusing solely on the void. Our belief system becomes rooted in scarcity, and then we wonder why life feels so empty. If we tell ourselves, "I won't be happy until I have X," we’re basically putting our lives on hold. What space hears is: "I am unhappy because I lack," and that keeps you stuck in the exact same cycle.'
For anyone looking to shake things up and change their trajectory, she offers this wonderful bit of advice: 'Let’s try to spend as many moments as possible each day being grateful for the good stuff. Even if things feel a bit lean right now, it will get better. And if your life is already overflowing, it will only improve. It’s a total win-win situation. You’re happy—and space is happy too. Gratitude expands abundance and fulfillment.'
Henry Edwards78 said:I can't help but wonder what the poet actually intended by those words.
He’s saying things are leaning towards the "good" side rather than the "bad"...
Life isn't just black and white, you know? It's all shades of gray.
Henry Edwards78 said:Gratitude is a powerful thing... if more people actually practiced it, life on this planet would be a much better place to exist..
I’ve always been fond of this particular Quinn from the book Secret by Rhonda Byrne:
''For whoever is grateful, shall receive even more and overflow.
But those who are not grateful, will lose even what they currently possess.''
Honestly, this is such a black-and-white way of looking at things.
Andrew Alvarez4 said:If we’re really diving into this discussion, I want to zero in specifically on today’s youth
Hmm.. Why is that??
-Let’s say they’re the ones actually capable of changing... maybe.. But let’s be real—once you’re an adult, it’s a massive uphill battle
Inspiration: Parent-child dynamics, in general
What’s the root cause of all this defiance?
Why doesn’t a person (a normal, healthy one) always have the drive to just do the right thing? Why do they procrastinate on stuff they know they absolutely have to get done?
...- even when they know damn well what the consequences are, and they realize that by choosing the wrong path, they’re basically inviting a blowout down the road.
What do you even do when a punishment isn't enough of a motivator for someone to behave?
... Because they just keep doing it—over and over and over again—regardless of the fact that they’ve already been busted for the exact same thing
Honestly? You try to shame them. Sometimes a bit of public embarrassment stings way more than a ticket ever could. But let's be real—as society evolves, it feels like having a sense of shame is becoming a lost art.
analoghawk13 said:Yeah, it’s actually pretty wild when you think about how hallucinogens even work. It’s not like they’re handing us some external gift; they just strip back the curtain on what's already inside us, guiding us back to our own center.
Take me, for instance. I wouldn't personally label a single trip as a "spiritual experience"—the trip itself isn't spiritual.
I think the technical term is more like "altered states of consciousness," or something along those lines.
Think about it: maybe the brain just starts filtering things differently. Usually, half our synapses are busy dampening things down—basically suppressing associations.
So, these altered states might just allow for freer, more distant, or looser connections to happen.
(Kind of like how social norms act as a trained filter for how we associate ideas.)
The whole "spiritual" side of things only kicks in later, when you start making sense of those associations—when you interpret them and find a connection. It’s a lot like dreaming. These experiences can lead you to discover a new sense of meaning, but that meaning isn't tucked away inside the trip itself; it lives out in the actual world.
These moments just point toward the real meaning within ourselves and the world around us.
(Which implies you can reach that same meaning without any help at all.)
Maybe that's the divide: some people live in a world of genuine meaning, while others live in a world of strictly trained, filtering conventions.
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Side note. There was this clinical psychology experiment involving a piece of text.
If you slice off the top third of every letter, people can still read it just fine.
But if you slice off the top *two-thirds*, regular people are stuck, whereas people on LSD can read it perfectly fluently.
And even with your eyes closed...😂
I’ve come to believe that all induced experiences are strictly limited—sort of like they're custom-tailored, where we only receive the exact amount and type of content our system can actually handle.
I actually had one of those moments once! I was feeling brave and really wanted to push further, trying to swing open more of my "inner doors," but I was met with such a polite, firm rejection that I can still feel the impact today. It was incredibly striking...😲
Honestly, if someone else had gone through what I did, they might have ended up in a psychiatric ward or just lost their mind entirely. It could have been a total nightmare.
Looking back on it now, though? I realize it was actually exactly what I needed.
Brandon Fox2 said:What a brilliant concept, completely ruined by some truly abysmal casting! It’s almost tragicomic at times—you can't tell if these actors are just struggling that hard or if they're simply drowning in a sea of terrible dialogue. Such a shame...
Spot on! You’ve got that right. The kids have a certain charm, almost like they belong in a classic Hollywood coming-of-age flick, but the rest of the cast? Well, they're something else entirely. And then there's that one thing that makes our American cinema feel so uniquely... let's call it "distinct." It's the sound design. My god! You'll have actors whispering, whimpering, or even just floorboards creaking, only to have the orchestral score absolutely drown out every single word they say!
Oh boy... what a disaster!🙂
mistyscout2 said:It honestly feels like people act as if there are only two paths available—either you blindly follow the crowd, or you dive headfirst into total, pure ego and individualism (or whatever term you want to throw at it). But that's just not how it works. In reality, neither of those extremes is actually a viable way to live...
So, when you look at those two extremes on a spectrum, we all know what lies in the middle—it's the full, beautiful palette of colors in between.
But man, people just love their extremes.
Zachary Cook2
Angela Cox4 said:That's a killer shot of Jesus.
(I mean, why should the devil get to have all the best tunes?) 🤣
🙂
It’s fantastic... Christ is basically using some ancient desert sorcery here to ward off magical attacks.
Come on, Joe Smith, let's go...
blueraven6 said:I wonder if the Church or Vatican City could just buy out USA Today and all those other outlets run by the old guard.
Honestly, why bother? They already own The New York Times!
coastalhound58 said:At this point, I’m finding that neither sex nor chocolate provides any real fulfillment—honestly, I might be a lost cause😲😁
Well, if that's the case, you're in a real pickle... though hey, look on the bright side—it can always get worse!
Lisa Morales4 said:Hey, let's not attribute everything to Bog. He gave us free will for a reason 🙂
True, but he definitely wired it up with a different kind of spark...😂
Lisa Morales4 said:Zivom. She’s the one who inspires and gives strength
to the feminine side 😁 if you really want to know 🙂
.. just a little curious thought 😍
EDIT
She is the one from whom you live through love and for Love itself
as the driving force of life
there isn't any psychedelic out there that can ever replace that
Exactly. The only author truth is God creating everything visible and invisible, and Christ is one with Him. You become one with Him too when you accept Christ as a brother—then you possess everything granted to anyone searching for the truth. You don't need books, or specific knowledge, or any fancy techniques, because everything ever written resonates within you. In that moment, time expands to feel as vast as the entire universe, without beginning or end. Verb tenses lose their meaning, and you don't need a clock with hands anymore; you just need a pendulum, whose steady rhythm reminds you that you are breathing within the Zivom God.
Long live Bog and long live spirituality... because once things go dead, they just stay stuck there.
So, what exactly does it mean to have "dead" spirituality or a "dead" Bog?