Posts by Sam Wright21

Ethan Hill feels the divine presence in his very soul. It’s as if a profound, mystical epiphany finally took hold 🤷

Paul Rogers94 said:Wikipedia isn't much different from AI these days—honestly, there's almost no distinction left. Once you type a term into Google, you basically have to be capable of judging what actually makes sense and what doesn't

The truth is, most people think exactly like an AI—they just accept things without any real comprehension, knowing only what was hardwired into them through upbringing and schooling. That education doesn't even encourage independent thought; it’s just about the brute force memorization of "facts." In the modern school system, critical thinking is practically forbidden—until finally, a person becomes a true system BOT, nothing more than a soulless mess

From what I gather, the soul is what makes you alive—the actual spark within you—and once that leaves, you're dead

Or maybe I've got that part wrong too...

That is precisely how I see it too, and frankly, it is what I cling to. If there happens to be such a thing as reincarnation, I certainly hope I'm a believer.

Drew Moore5 said:But apparently, even that’s too complex for some to grasp.
If you look at it from a spiritual perspective, meadows aren't actually green and the sky isn't truly blue.
In Wagner's Parsifal, he uses the phrase 'die Aue sind blau'—literally translating to 'the meadows are blue.' And he certainly wasn't an idiot.

He’s an artist. Besides, lavender fields are quite literally blue.

bluemason3 said:It really depends on how you define guesswork.

In the context I was using—and what I actually meant—anything lacking a solid epistemological foundation, anything that isn't clearly verifiable, is implicitly guesswork, regardless of how seriously it's taken.

People take all sorts of things seriously. Scientologists take an intergalactic emperor named Xenu incredibly seriously, but that doesn't make it any less of a guess.

There’s that old claim that the soul has weight. Supposedly, someone actually measured it: twenty-one grams.

Once again, we're drifting into the realm of art.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14774434/

This is a remake.

Ethan Hill said:To me, the best way to define a soul is just... breathing.
But I also get this mystical feeling during that weird split second when we drift off into sleep or suddenly jerk awake. Like, who’s actually carrying us through that transition? Who pulls the plug?
And there's another mystery that bugs me—how we can never quite pinpoint where a single thought actually begins. What's the seed for all that?

The subconscious is what drags us down into that dream state, only to eventually spit us back out into consciousness. To be honest, I often find myself feeling quite bewildered by the whole process.

electricdriver33 said:I have a feeling Alexander Kern58 is going to be pretty let down if they join a convent, considering what actually goes on behind closed doors... even someone like Bernadette Juretić marrying a rich guy seems tame compared to the hardcore temptations waiting in a place like that... 🍿

I guess that community you suggested might work out, but let's be real, even there you'll find all sorts of things because people aren't angels, they're mostly just hypocrites... ☕

Just take a breather, you total creep, Henry Jones72...
🐔

It’s unlikely that everyone is truly that bad. My own circle is quite dear to me. Perhaps she’ll manage to find a brother or sister in Christ among them after all.

Alexander Kern58 said:Of course masturbation leads straight to hell—just like birth control and pretty much anything else that keeps you tethered to this physical shell and gives you that fake sense of freedom.

The body can’t actually own freedom (from death),
But through true freedom, you can actually earn a body (that lasts forever).

Anxiety and fake peace are basically the exact same thing. Glory to Jesus for setting me free from all that nonsense, and honestly, I hope He does the same for some of you too!!!

He is love, but even the narrow path leads toward love.

Just ask Him: "What do You have to say to me?" and then open up His word.

Seriously, He isn't going to kick anyone out who comes to Him, because everything He said is one hundred percent solid.

So why not just try? Why wait until you hit a divorce, a massive illness, or total rejection—or just never actually show up for life at all?

Laughter is the only response here. 🤣

I highly doubt Benvenuto Cellini was staying strictly celibate with Brother Bartholomew. 😵

coastalwalker9 said:It is truly quite refreshing to read such confidence. Generally speaking, I have always had a certain appreciation for people who possess a clear sense of direction and a firm grasp on their own purpose.

At times, certain individuals—within a religious context, that is—tend to carry themselves, act, or operate as if they belong to some sort of privileged minority or an enlightened elite. It’s as though they have a guaranteed, reserved seat in heaven, while everyone else is simply left to stumble through the dark. They seem to imply that if others fail to see the light right in front of their faces—or if they do see it but choose to look away—well, that's hardly their fault. (And please, don't take this personally.)

Isn't that precisely the trap for the overconfident—much like their shortsightedness, whether it's born of sheer accident or blatant intent?

(I’m not trying to be provocative here; I just want to get ahead of any potential accusations before they start.)

A convent, populated only by barefoot Carmelite nuns.

Edita Majić

electricdriver33 said:So, what's the bet on them being misogynists and homophobes? ☕
Probably think birth control is a sin too, and that masturbation is a one-way ticket to hell...

They aren't; in that space, everyone stands on equal footing as sisters and brothers in Christ.

electricdriver33 said:So, what's their take on atheists, abortion, and LGBT rights?...☕

Regarding atheists, it seems perfectly fine since we all socialize together—though I suppose some of them can be a bit heavy-handed with their missionary zeal—as for abortion, I don't think we've touched on it, and regarding LGBT issues, we haven't discussed that either, though I suspect they might view it through that tired old lens of thinking someone can simply be "cured."

Alexander Kern58 said:Hey there!

Everyone’s headed for eternity—live in Jesus, or die in this fake world.

I’m not here to play theologian or act like some preacher; if it’s His will, He’ll find someone else to do the witnessing.

I’m just looking for people who are truly free in Jesus. Maybe they don't even realize it yet, as long as they aren't fighting Him or stuck in some cult of personality or rigid dogma.

If God is their spirit and their truth...

And I mean actual truth, not just some intellectual theory or emotional hype (which is just a lie).

There was this one guy here before, I think his handle was Krishnamurti.
His signature said a time is coming when we'll see who follows the Spirit and who just follows the money.

So, anyone who isn't out here paying for books, expensive seminars, or data plans just to "elevate" themselves is potentially
welcome. (Seriously, if you think breathing exercises and yoga poses are "spirituality," please just skip this one):

Let's stick together and win in Jesus against this world of losers (that's what I call the miserable souls of this world—if I'm wrong, feel free to set me straight).

I’d suggest looking toward a free-spirited charismatic Protestant church, something like LifeWord. A few people close to me attend there; they call one another brothers and sisters in Christ, and frankly, they seem like decent, approachable people.

cosmicskipper39 said:@Sam Wright21, just reminding you what actual professionals had to say about this guy.

- Anthony and I used to feel bad for him after those useless meetings. We’d sit there thinking he was just torn between some leftover idealism and the pressure from the people who basically forced him into being the face of the campaign—while his handlers are clearly pulling all the strings behind the scenes, according to Vukovic.

Connect the dots.

True, coffee was the catalyst for the link, and I finally sat down to read the whole thing. Honestly, Wolf comes across as much more credible now. That bit about the remnants of idealism... how tragic. Though, it seems he isn't particularly bothered by it—perhaps he’s finally outgrown those lingering convictions.

PS
I went back through Samodolov's blog. It’s truly grim.

Jeffrey Long said:Back when Ed Koch was mapping out bike lanes right on the sidewalks, the United States Bicycle Association was making a huge stink about it, arguing that those paths were useless unless they were completely separated from pedestrians and cars.

But now that Jack is implementing the exact same strategy under DeSantis, we’re finally seeing New York City actually make the transition into a world-class, bike-friendly metropolis... 🤣

I find it hard to believe there are many people left who actually buy into that narrative. We'll see if he can actually secure more terms by simply mimicking those old-school thugs. Besides, the man has been festering here for twenty years; frankly, it would have taken a literal act of God to liberate us from him.

He’s gone and appointed an entire commission dedicated to cycling. Honestly, it’s nothing more than a laughable display of pure charlatanism and sheer incompetence.

@cosmicskipper39
I really appreciate you sending over both of those links. That first one was quite the trip down memory lane—it served as a grim little reminder of the absolute chaos we all had to endure back then. As for the second link, well, I suppose everyone should take a look at what Eric Adams has managed to achieve in his forty years; it’s certainly an education in singular focus.

Casey Cook10 said:But I mean, how can you even trust people who haven't actually accomplished anything real in their lives? They're basically living in a completely different world from regular folks. Honestly, they probably look down on people like us and secretly despise everything we stand for, they just don't want to be politically incorrect about it.

When you aren't busy answering to a boss, you have plenty of time to sit around philosophizing and pretending you've gained some profound insight. It’s easy to act like you’ve mastered life when your biggest struggle is deciding which latte to order.🤷

Honestly, folks, I feel completely blindsided... It’s actually quite demoralizing to realize how much I let myself believe in this. It reminds me of when the late Bago was absolutely livid with me—back when he was tearing this fraud apart during the election cycles. He was right all along, and I was just being naive. 😢

It remains a mystery to me why they settled for merely scaling them back rather than just pulling the plug entirely.

I wasn't about to sit idly by, so I actually went and interviewed the sanitation worker from Central Park who was out emptying the bins in our little corner of the city. In our neighborhood, everything stays pristine, almost like a slice of Paradise.

The pay is a bit lower because he worked through Saturday, though you wouldn't even know it. It’s been rough on the honest workers, but things are looking even worse now. There is definitely a lack of coordination happening here; just the day before, a different worker from the Parks Department had already cleared those same bins.

Yet, this humble worker just takes it all in stride.

When I asked him for his take, he suggested that Eric Adams simply hasn't a clue what's going on. For the time being, at least, he doesn't think the system is intentionally corrupt.

Is this what real change looks like?

And what exactly is the goal here... 🤷

Is this actually meaningful change? 🤷

At most, it serves as nothing more than a way to muddy the waters for the unsuspecting.

You’ve painted quite a vivid picture of the situation there 🙂