Posts by Thomas Nelson25

Paul Rogers94 said:Physical withdrawal doesn't mean much if you aren't pulling your mind along with you—it’s all hollow. And honestly, being "socially functional" is irrelevant if you aren't actually connecting with your own mind. Whether you physically isolate yourself or stay out in the world just comes down to what's practical for you... whether you're mature enough for it. Everything else is just myth.

That's exactly why monks head out to the middle of nowhere or stay on the fringes.
Sure, the whole mental connection thing makes sense—you just won't get that hermit-style living makes the whole process way easier.
Leave the Zen stuff to me—I know all about those mental loops.

Paul Rogers94 said:The core of asceticism is detachment from mental constructs... and it doesn't even have to involve physical isolation.

post > #26 ☕

it's all about the environment... basically.

wearyowl29 said:Just you wait. Once those massive corporations swoop in after 2019, they'll be snatching up all that fertile Midwestern soil for pennies on the dollar. Seriously, like two bucks an acre!

It’s a joke. There aren't enough people left, and there won't be any land either; everything will be sold off and everyone displaced—but hey, America is leading the way, right? Absolute champions!🙂

First they need to consolidate the plots, which hasn't happened yet. Maybe that'll save them.
Obviously, the big continuous stretches—those are going to get snatched up regardless.

Personally, I'm more gutted about the forests being clear-cut just to export raw timber... I don't really care if small towns die out and disappear—if anything, let's just have more desert. ☕

Forests vs. desertification.

Paul Rogers94 said:When it comes to living a solitary life, it’s not even about making some grand sacrifice—for people like them, the "sacrifice" only happens when they're forced to interact with total morons.

Look, let's say there actually are anarchists out there who never bothered integrating into society.
Most people end up hitting a wall later on, realizing they totally blew it, and then trying to fix things—which isn't always easy.

doubt and sacrifice are definitely part of the equation—everyone deals with it... otherwise, you wouldn't really be a human being, spiritually speaking or whatever you want to call it.

Drop the act and stop playing roles.
Of course, that implies making a radical change or some kind of sacrifice—people are gonna be skeptical because, let's face it, most people are just playing it safe.

Paul Rogers94 said:True solitude is only possible when you can maintain constant awareness—meaning you aren't clinging to passing thoughts, future fantasies, or old sentiments. That’s real innocence. Otherwise, we just carry the entire weight of our world wherever we go, and then "solitude" becomes nothing more than a desperate attempt at an escape.
When you actually achieve that 24/7 state of awareness, being alone becomes a natural impulse rather than a conscious choice. You can't force isolation through sheer willpower; true solitude has nothing to do with hiding out in forests, caves, deserts, or monasteries.
It isn't for amateurs.

Eventually, that noise dies down. Just try to distance yourself from the media hype, the internet, and those people who basically drain your battery.

Sure, certain remnants of your past will stay tucked away in your psyche, but they aren't repressed anymore—you're just evolving into a new version of yourself. Honestly, it's a better way to handle things than traditional therapy.
At its core, it's all about becoming aware.

Joseph Bailey41 said:Even chaos follows its own logic (just look up chaos theory).

Being a fool doesn't necessarily mean you're a "good person." It usually just means you're missing some key information—about how other people work, and how you work, too. Once you learn those lessons, you stop being a fool and start becoming a master. Though, even that is just a temporary stage.

Maybe determinism is just the core of nature—probably even at the deepest levels of existence. Think about chess; it only works because both players respect the rules. It needs that framework.

Just saying, I don't know the context behind her being a "fool" in this specific case.

Obviously, once you add knowledge and growth, it becomes one single person. It all depends on what you're wired for—we all have different leanings—but everyone has that potential.
I don't think you can have a wizard without intuition, and that stuff lives in the chaos.
Basically, it's all about non-linearity.

Joseph Bailey41 said:It’s like being a pawn in a chess match. You just have to keep pushing until you reach the other side. 🥳

Chess has rules about order, but this guy? He’s all about the chaos.
Anyway, that's a whole different conversation right there.

DIskutantica was probably thinking of a good person—someone who's just a total disaster when it comes to relationships.

break it down...

You should try moving out to the Midwest. It’s getting more rundown by the day.

Total chaos.

Who are you really—yourself, or just what everyone else sees?

Yeah... fair enough. So be it.

Being crazy is fine—it’s just a role, or maybe some kind of archetypal trip.

John Mitchell7 said:I’m neither an indigo nor a crystal child—just your local neighborhood fool.

So... what's the role? Lead actor or just a side character?

Justin Baker6 said:I've got six of them on my back, so I snap sometimes. How many do you have if you aren't obsessed?

You were getting creative and playing around, but hey, the payoff was worth it, right?
Are you talking about kids 🙄😁?

Just me, solo.

Justin Baker6 said:That stuff is never going to mature; it’s always going to be someone else's burden to carry.

But I guess that's just how it works. These immature, stunted individuals serve as a constant reminder of the inner child we all try to ignore.

In that case, they should be thanking us for putting up with them. They should be kissing the feet of their patrons, but instead, they just sit there giving lectures.

Why are you so hung up on "growing up" and maturity anyway? What does that even actually mean?

Look, even if you're sensitive, what really matters is staying high-energy—being able to actually handle life's curveballs and whatever else gets thrown at you when things don't go your way.
That whole spiritual side of things? It's totally up to you. You can lean into it, or you can skip it... honestly, it doesn't matter much if there's just one ultimate reality waiting behind it all. And we know there is, because we know that we don't.

Not quite adjusted...
they call it.

..it’s more like something you just intuitively pick up on when you're a kid—you feel it before you actually put a name to it.

EQ is definitely a thing. (Like, take
Sheldon as a stereotype, though he's not really an example)
SQ? That's debatable. (Spiritual intelligence stuff)

brisksurfer3 said:The core premise here is that God exists, which would mean atheism should be treated as a behavioral disorder.

Either way, it’s not looking good.

Even he doesn't know.

Kind of like the TAO.
BB is just a theory at this point—it fits best, but still...

Q