Jack Harris3 said:So, what actually defines a "spiritually aware" person? Is it just people who pop onto forums claiming they're doing "inner work," or what? 😁
Not quite—it’s much simpler than that. It’s about people who feel a genuine, deep-seated need for spiritual fulfillment. Now, some might jump straight to saying "religious people," but I honestly think it's better to just say "spiritual people." After all, showing up to a church service isn't necessarily a guarantee that someone is truly spiritually awake, right?
So, I’ve been chewing on this idea lately—whether a society can actually evolve spiritually in a qualitative sense, rather than just a quantitative one. When I talk about quantitative growth, I mean the simple math of it: just having a higher percentage of spiritually conscious people within the population. But qualitative development? That would be something much deeper—a collective, shared drive toward innovation, toward uncovering entirely new, original, and unexplored dimensions of spirituality itself. I’m honestly not sure if something like that is even possible, given how deeply personal and fluid spirituality tends to be, but it feels like such an intriguing concept to wrap one's head around... you know what I mean?
I often see people questioning whether *they* are actually evolving spiritually... but from what I can gather, spirituality itself—as this collective process of spiritual growth for our species—doesn't really show any signs of having significantly advanced throughout all of human history. The questions haven't changed, and neither have the answers. Sure, the interpretations and solutions have gained a bit more "weight" as each generation has elaborated on them, but if we take a closer look, the core of these teachings remains identical... just a hundred and one variations on the same theme. Does anyone know of any spiritual teachings that are so genuinely innovative and distinct compared to those that came before them that you could easily call them the "Theory of Relativity" of spirituality?
Because, as far as I can tell, humanity is still worshipping the same elemental forces just as we did at the very beginning. It’s just that nowadays, we’ve added a few extra layers to the chain of command in reality.
And if I may push the point a little further, it raises a real question: Can spirituality even "evolve" in the same way science does? You see, science is built upon discovering the unknown world—the universe surrounding us, existing outside of ourselves. But the very essence of spirituality is introspection; therefore, everything there is to be discovered is already right here within us.
Does that mean the advancement of spirituality isn't like the advancement of science—where one person's knowledge is built upon the discoveries of hundreds of others before them—but is instead a path of self-discovery where everyone is forced to start from scratch every single time?
What are your thoughts? Is it possible for spirituality to evolve on a global scale, and if so, do you see any signs of that happening?
Do you have anything posted online regarding this?
There's actually some info right here. Just a heads-up—I chose certain names and terms purely for the aesthetic, pulling from classic RPG sets. Honestly, I just can't stand it when people start bickering over half-mile-long, overly complicated titles just to sound "serious." Arcane Weave is a damn good term, okay? 😉
If you have any really specific questions... go ahead.
If you ever take a page out of Raymond E. Feist’s book, your life plan basically involves packing up and leaving town, enlisting in the Army, heading straight to the front lines to defend some fortress against a massive horde of Eastern invaders wielding sharpened wooden swords—and then, somehow, getting transported to a parallel dimension where you get to master an entirely different flavor of magic... 😛
As for me, I consider myself a Chaos Magician. There’s a whole lot to unpack there—though I suspect you’re already pretty familiar with the basics—and if you want to dive deep, you can check out www.chaosmagic.com Honestly, I just find that open, non-dogmatic way of practicing so much more appealing...
...but on a deeper level, I practice Tier Rath. I actually coined the term myself; it's more of a philosophical framework, even though it has practical applications. A fair number of people have experimented with some of my techniques and swear they work, so I guess I shouldn't talk too much nonsense about it. I have this great little anecdote I love to share: a friend of mine who studies Norse mythology once mentioned that in some ancient tongue—I forget the exact language, ah...—Tier Rath translates to "Pillars of Grace." Mmm... quite convenient, don't you think? Now I have a mystical sign to brag about... hehehehe....
Since when did magic come with deadlines? I have to ask—what specific niche are you focusing on these days?
My only real experience has been with myself... honestly, I have to keep a close eye on things to make sure I don't let my ego get the better of me every once in a while. As for beautiful women... oh, you bet! 😁
First off—technology is pure power. It’s been this way since we first chipped away at stone tools, all the way up to the high-tech gadgets we carry in our pockets today; technology exists to amplify what a human being can actually achieve. It makes us more capable. If you have access to a powerful computer, you can accomplish infinitely more than someone without one. Even something as simple as having a smartphone gives you an edge over those who don't, because the modern world is essentially built like a massive machine—and in this machine, you need specialized sub-machines just to function efficiently. Beyond that, there's this subtle, almost subconscious psychological element: if you're rocking a top-of-the-line MacBook Pro while someone else is struggling with a decade-old budget laptop, society tends to view you as "more capable" or higher status. It's a flawed logic, but it's there.
Second: tech gadgets are nothing more than status symbols. Let's be honest—humans have always tried to use their possessions to signal where they sit on the social ladder. It's sad, really, but it's true. The latest trend is all about the "newest thing." The person with the iPhone that has the most advanced camera, the integrated AI, and the sleekest design is seen as having higher status (at least according to subjective societal whims). Or look at cars—if you're driving a high-end Tesla or a beefy Ford Raptor, people automatically assume you're more successful, a "bigger deal," or simply better than the guy in the beat-up sedan. It's total bullshit, of course, but society accepts these metrics, so that's why they work.
And thirdly: technology represents comfort. Historically speaking, humans have always traded freedom for convenience. We are hardwired to choose the path of least resistance, which means people will always be more than willing to sacrifice a little bit of their autonomy in exchange for a little more ease in their daily lives. But here's the catch—the more stuff you accumulate, the more you have to manage, maintain, and worry about. Eventually, for many, these objects become the very yardstick by which life is measured, and quite a few people end up becoming slaves to their own belongings. Materialism has become the deity of the modern age. And honestly? We already have the temples built for it.
Hmm... stop feeding the mind? But how exactly does one go about that? Is it some kind of mental tug-of-war? 🙂 Personally, I’d argue that the real solution lies in the nature of our own consciousness. Think about it this way—if our awareness is functioning like a prison, then sure, we’re stuck. Prisoners can attempt an escape, but can a prison itself somehow just... walk away from its own walls? That’s the crux of the matter. If the mind is truly liberated, then the individual is free. It really all boils down to a single decision. You don't necessarily need a strict diet to get there...
I’m really not a fan of any of those raw seafood platters—honestly, even sushi isn't really my thing. I can't do Row fish, it just doesn't sit right with me.
On another note, why are you trying so hard to distance yourself from your own mind? You talk about it as if it were some external organ or an entity that exists entirely separate from "you." Well, let me tell you one thing—if you keep thinking that way, I can almost guarantee you'll be stuck eating proverbial sushi until you finally hit a state of cognitive enlightenment. So, instead of running away from your own consciousness by treating your mind like some stranger you need to evade, perhaps it would be more productive to realize that you *are* your mind. Because of that, every question and every answer belongs to you—you are the one at the helm, steering the ship. It’s easier said than done, I know, but it's definitely worth the effort.