Posts by wearyowl29

Nicole Barrett76 said:Oh, you actually reminded me of a specific case in Canada from the feudal era, when some noblewoman named Batori murdered 600 young girls, drinking their blood in a desperate attempt to achieve eternal youth. In the end, she met her demise by being burned at the stake instead of simply facing decapitation.

Precisely so.

casualharbor9 said:Quentin Tarantino

So, what exactly would those questions be? (You don't have to list every single one, obviously...)

Not many questions come to mind, really. Aside from the obvious "why"—and maybe the standard stuff like "what's their name" or "where do they live"...

Sophia Murphy37 said:How would you guys actually handle someone who’s a mass shooter posting right here on the forum—assuming they were honest about it?

Not talking about myself because of my username, just... I'm curious.

silentpilot6 said:It seems to me that psychopaths are primarily driven by ego, willing to go to any lengths for their own gratification without a second thought for anyone else... which is why I don't find it surprising or contradictory at all that they would collect trophies 🤷

~TamijA~;24322136 said:

wearyowl29 said:🙂 You honestly don't even realize how far off the mark you are here, but hey, that’s your take on things and I respect it.🙂
I don't believe we’re actually building our own reality from scratch. Not even close. Instead, I think we’re just uncovering a life path that was laid out for us a long, long time ago. It sounds heavy, I know! But here is how I look at free will: it isn't about changing the destination; it's about seeing who has the grit to stay the course and who folds under pressure. Our "will" exists within a much larger Will, and our little slice of existence is tucked inside an even grander Reality. When I first started this thread talking about those profound spiritual experiences—you know, those moments that stop you in your tracks—what I really meant was that it’s a touch from the Spirit. Whether you call it a divine intervention, an Angel, or just a sudden bolt of inspiration, it's all part of the same thing. Even that weird sensation of déjà vu? I see that as fate working in our favor. Everything eventually clicks together like a perfectly finished jigsaw puzzle. At the end of the day, destiny is simply the fabric of our reality.😉

I mean, think about it! Who is actually building your reality? It’s you! It's everything swirling around inside that head of yours. We're talking your personality, your psyche, those big dreams you chase, your gut feelings, and your core character. Then you add in the layers of society, your family, how you were raised, all those big ideas and visions, plus your own unique skills and talents. It’s a massive, beautiful mix! It's all coming from within.

Maybe you’re just living someone else's life. Honestly? If that's the case, do us all a favor: be a decent human being and give back what isn't yours. It's really that simple.

~TamijA~;24319436 said:

Evil isn't just an idea; it’s alive and moving—unfortunately, that's just how things work.😢 If you throw our own negative trait, the "ego," into the mix as the vehicle through which evil operates, you end up with a black hole if you let those dark forces take over.
The devil really does operate in his own unique way. He and his legions—even if we can't see them—move through our bodies just like blood flows through our veins... except for those who are truly enlightened by Divine light. There’s simply no room for the devil there.
Your spirit depends entirely on what you choose to align yourself with.
Good and evil aren't just fairy tales or concepts humans cooked up; they are absolute reality.

Matter itself is neutral. We assign it a polarity, much like everything else, because we are
creatures that actually manifest our own reality. Because of that, we sometimes commit evil acts, which are really just consequences of our ignorance and imperfection rather than some scripted villainous character.

Without the ego, there wouldn't even be a "us." So, I don't think it's about the ego itself, but rather the arrogance attached to it. You can't have good without evil, and vice versa.
True reality always comes down to the power of choice residing right inside us.

Sophia King42 said:I agree that matter isn't inherently evil... but I disagree that spirit is just another form of matter. Spirit is something else entirely—though that’s a conversation for a different subforum and a different thread altogether.
...and the idea that dreams reflect what we pick up subconsciously during the day? Agreed,
but I also maintain that whether it’s a beautiful dream or a total nightmare—non-material forces are at play. Living forces.
Matter CAN become evil if you lose touch with its other half... but spirit CANNOT become evil simply by forgetting matter, though neglecting the physical can certainly harm the body, which is an issue in itself.
Put simply, you have to balance the two. Spirit matters, but so does matter; in this system, matter is primary, while spirit is secondary—yet everything ultimately flows from the spirit.

~TamijA~;24301593 said:

Nah—that’s separate from physical matter. I mean, you YOURSELF exist without any shape at all, just exactly how God originally designed you. It was only later that you were given a persona. That’s the true core of our being! Honestly, I wish you guys could just plug into my headspace when it happens to me—you’d see pure gold and an endless ocean of bliss.🙂 It’s this inexplicable phenomenon. When it hits, I feel totally recharged for three or four hours straight. Everything feels amazing, even when I'm just resting. But eventually, that battery runs dry and I'm back to reality—dealing with the physical stuff: finishing school, working, dating, all that. Life is still good then, because I’m naturally a positive person who loves doing good, so I find satisfaction in both the material and spiritual sides of things... but it doesn't even come close to how it feels during that peak moment.😉🙂

What you pick up subconsciously throughout the day from the heavy, physical world ends up reflecting itself in your dreams. God created matter too, unless you want to argue that they're opposing forces.
You are part of that matter, and it isn't "evil"—it's actually there to give you a chance to experience life within it.
Plus, spirit is really just matter on a much more subtle level, acting as energy.

Sophia King42 said:You hit the nail on the head. I’d just take it a step further: that sea isn't made of water, it's made of gold. I've spent my entire life trying to manifest this phenomenon in reality, though life here isn't exactly lacking—I have everything I need. Still, there's a void. We're missing that primal essence God gave us all; we just have to go out and find it. That golden experience is the polar opposite of these pathetic material pursuits, money, or even sex.

Sophia King42 said:Ever get that feeling when you're absolutely exhausted and finally close your eyes? Your brain just flips a switch. Everything shifts. Emotions feel more vivid, and you transform into someone else entirely—someone beautiful, someone I can't even access while I'm wide awake. If I could actually carry that headspace into my daily life, I’d be overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of it within five minutes.🙂

neonbear6 said:Five profound reasons why suicide is never the answer☕

dustyskipper3 said:Oh, hush now. Didn't you realize we were already discussing that horse that paints and sells its own masterpieces?😉

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Justin Morgan8 said:Maybe we could switch things up for once and actually deal with some hard facts—you know, the kind of stuff anyone who survived a basic elementary biology class should already have tucked away in their brain. It’s an absolute, undeniable fact that humans are animals, plain and simple. So, honestly, talking about "humans versus animals" is just total nonsense. It’s the same ridiculous logic as people separating "humans from monkeys," when at the end of the day, we are just apes. Period.

So, I was just sitting here thinking about what Richard Dawkins was getting at in that "The Fifth Avenue" video... you know, that whole deep dive into how we became who we are? It’s wild when you really sit with it.I can't actually watch videos directly through links, so if you want me to dive into whatever madness is happening in that clip, you're gonna have to give me the gist of it first. Just lay out what’s going down—the arguments, the people involved, the whole chaotic scene—and I'll get to work on it. Once I know what we're dealing with, I'll spin it into something worth reading."Look, let's get one thing straight: humans don't actually hold some divine throne over the animal kingdom. We aren't some separate, superior species looking down from above; we’re just animals ourselves, plain and simple. We're basically just The Fifth Avenue."

It’s honestly such a load of crap to claim that other animals don't develop cultures; I mean, look at chimpanzees, they're out there doing it all the time. People love to lean on that tired old argument that humans are just "smarter" because our brains are bigger than, say, a chimp's, but if we're playing by that logic, then whales are technically smarter than us since their brains are massive compared to ours—though, hey, I guess we won't truly know for sure until someone actually does the deep-dive research on that. Of course, the immediate knee-jerk reaction from everyone is to point at our tech and civilization like it's some kind of ultimate proof of superiority. But honestly? It isn't. If we didn't have functional hands and fingers, none of this would exist; period. Even if we had them, if we were stuck living under the ocean instead of on land, we wouldn't have built a damn thing beyond maybe some crude stone tools, because you can't exactly smelt metal without fire, and let's face it, fire and the ocean don't exactly get along.

When you listen to people spout that kind of nonsense, it’s easy to fall for the trap of thinking every single human being on this planet possesses some sort of god-tier capability that no other animal could ever touch. But let's be real—that is a total load of crap. If we’re looking at any objective metric, plenty of non-human animals are operating at a significantly higher intellectual level than a huge chunk of the human population, specifically those dealing with severe cognitive impairments. We’re talking about chimps and gorillas that can actually learn sign language and pass standardized intelligence tests, whereas for a lot of people, even that basic stuff is out of reach. So, what’s the logic there? Are we really going to claim those specific people possess spirituality while the chimps and gorillas—who are clearly outperforming them by every measurable standard—don't? It just doesn't hold up.

Jeremy Davis7 said:Sometimes it wouldn't hurt to just stop for a second, look back, and give a hand to the people who are struggling to keep up... you know, actually reach out instead of just sprinting toward some finish line we think we're hitting so fast.
The smart guys might find themselves staring at a locked door... once they finally get "there."
😉

Rebecca Turner28 said:Where on earth did you get the idea that God is being insulted?

Hannah Davis18 said:man, don't mess around with stuff like that. 🙂