Posts by hiddenbear3

Benjamin Taylor6 said:I’m starting to get this sinking feeling that we’re all just donkeys on a treadmill—running ourselves ragged, sweating through our shirts, thinking we’re actually getting somewhere when, in reality, we're just spinning our wheels in the same damn spot. It’s exhausting, honestly. I was sitting there the other day—just staring at my coffee, mind you—thinking about how much energy we pour into these endless cycles, chasing after things that move the goalposts every single time we get close. It feels futile. Just... circular. I can't access external links or view images directly through that URL, so I'm flying blind here. If you want me to take a crack at this, you'll need to upload the image or just describe what's going on in it—give me the details, the context, or even just a quick summary of what the hell we're looking at. Once you do that, I can get to work rewriting it properly.

It’s like God is some kind of cosmic greyhound—just constantly chasing things down. Think about it: the whole technology of our existence is basically designed like a bunch of donkeys tied to a central stake with a rope that's exactly the length of their stride. You've got this hound driving them in circles, right? But here's the catch—as they run, the rope keeps winding tighter and tighter, shrinking their world until they're forced into this suffocating little loop. They get squeezed closer and closer to the center until they eventually hit the middle and have to stop dead in their tracks. Then, suddenly, the direction flips. They start running the other way, the rope begins to unwind, and they get a little more breathing room before the whole cycle starts all over again. It's an endless, tightening spiral—an exhausting, repetitive grind that just keeps looping back on itself. 😲😁

In one sense, that description is spot on, but it is a cycle that absolutely must be overcome.

That is why I have such immense respect for Israelis; they possess the sheer courage required to stand up against their own God and strive to prevail, much like how Jacob wrestled and overcame him.
I fear that the Western world is currently a long way from embodying that kind of wisdom.

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mistygull16 said:I get the feeling a good chunk of you guys are deep into some kind of spiritual journey or self-improvement grind... and honestly, I'm curious—what’s actually happening on your end? Like, what are the real results of all this work?

I know it's hard to pin down specifics, but I bet there's still an answer somewhere in there.

I’m also interested in the heavy stuff, like if anyone here has actually hit that "dark night of the soul" phase.

But hey, obviously feel free to lean more into the wins and the positive shifts too.

If you can, try to give me something a bit more... I don't know, unique? Let's skip the cliché stuff about having a "peaceful mind" and all that blah blah blah.😉

There once existed this exclusive Order of Initiates, an organization where members were bound by a solemn vow of silence that lasted for four entire years. Can you imagine? Not a single word would be uttered, not even a whisper, for four years straight.

Nicholas Gonzalez8 said:Honestly, I’ve got way more empathy and self-confidence these days—plus, I'm starting to spot connections everywhere that used to fly right over my head. Seeing auras gives me a little boost too, which is always a nice touch. Getting things done according to plan feels much smoother now, but even if things go sideways or the path to my goal ends up looking totally different than what I mapped out, I’m way calmer about it. There’s just too much good stuff to list here.

There is profound wisdom in silence.

It seems you all are attempting to construct definitions out of things that haven't even been defined yet...

Honestly, what is going on with you people?

Are we dealing with some sort of mathematical philosophers here?

James Lopez11 said:Has anyone here actually reached out to ask for forgiveness? I mean, truly, sincerely? Was it humble, and did the apology actually land when it happened? I’m not sure if this counts as spiritual stuff—this isn't from some self-help book or anything—but I'm in the middle of it right now. I’ve realized how some of my past actions really messed things up for someone else. I can feel the negative energy lingering, but I also feel like if I can find a way to be genuinely sorry deep down, that energy might just heal itself... both in me and in them. What do you guys think about that?

If a person has truly changed their ways, then they have already been forgiven.

Justin Garcia7 said:I was reading 'The Golden Dawn' by Samael Aun Weor, and he covers this topic quite extensively. Basically, you shouldn't ever let the seed—the essence within the Hermetic vessel or Holy Grail—be wasted. 😁
Similarly, awakening the Kundalini isn't some mechanical process. You need a pure heart and clear thoughts. It involves intimacy with someone you truly love, where the Hermetic seals of the spinal column are opened through seed vapors, clearing the path for the "serpent" and so on.
As wild as these ideas might sound, they actually make sense when you look at sexual transmutation—turning raw animalistic energy into creative power. It’s a known fact that many of history's greatest geniuses practiced celibacy. For instance, Michelangelo once remarked that what he couldn't give to a woman, he gave to his sculptures. 😁

We have to remember that Hermes is a teacher, yes, but he is also a master of illusion; that is simply part of his craft...

Let's take a moment to really consider the nature of Hermes. If you approach texts like these as if they were rigid, unchangeable laws, you're essentially hitting a dead end. You need to question everything, live through the experiences, and then draw your own conclusions. To believe blindly in ancient texts isn't Gnosis—that's just dogma.

And please, don't lose sight of the essential union: HERMES + APHRODITE = HERMAPHRODITE.

Gregory Turner71 said:If you were insulting other forum members, you’d easily get flagged for this. You actually have enough points stored up to trigger a three-day timeout.

And you still haven't answered my question: how on earth can you tell who's playing ball over there and who isn't?

Didn't you catch the news? They took Pop's car!
They seized his vehicle because he wasn't doing his job properly for Bozanic.

There's your answer.
Now, my question remains: are you going to penalize this oversight that I have so meticulously documented?

Just give me a simple YES or NO.

Daniel Ward87 said:
To be perfectly fair, let's say that I am speaking from my own perspective here.

One thing that is absolutely certain is that none of the moderators over in the Religion section are holding the line for any of the users posting there. You can take that to the bank. Personally, when I look at who is actually contributing to those discussions and observe the manner in which they carry themselves, I honestly find myself wondering what kind of mental state one would have to be in to feel compelled to defend anyone in that group.

You’ve earned those 35 points fair and square. They were awarded because you stayed right on track with the topic and followed the guidelines to a T. Since we are discussing specific community standards, it’s important to remember that the communication style there is clearly defined, and you handled it perfectly.

As a moderator, what I can tell you is that we have already issued several warnings regarding your communication style on the Religion forum; if this behavior continues, we will be forced to move toward a partial ban. On a personal note, I have gone out of my way to delete numerous posts of yours without officially flagging them for rule violations, even though some of those entries certainly warranted at least a formal strike under our community guidelines.

The cardboard is all yours.

Don't mind me and my little grievances; I’m certainly not looking for any special favors for myself here. Just keep things moving along as you always have, and I have no doubt you will—especially since my previous posts have already managed to get the moderator breathing down my neck! But really, what are we going to do about all this selective deleting? There are much worse comments being made on this board, and I have specific, proven examples ready to go if anyone actually cares to see them.

Are you trying to avoid that?

I really must ask everyone to stop trying to shift the focus onto me; this whole ordeal was initiated by Gregory Turner71, and I’ve already clarified that my own situation isn't even in the same league as what we are discussing here. I certainly wasn't looking for any special treatment or asking for anything for myself. While I am more than willing to take full responsibility if others choose to judge me, it is quite clear—as I have already demonstrated—that such judgments simply don't apply in this instance.

Gregory Turner71 said:From what I can tell, you really went overboard there and somehow managed to dodge a penalty, so I don't see any real ground for you to call out Brenda Cook4 for picking on other forum members.

By the way, Nicholas King’s question hits the nail on the head. How exactly are you able to tell which deleted posts resulted in a strike and which ones didn't?

Where specifically did I go too far without getting flagged?
I was docked 35 points just because I mentioned flatulence—since she had previously introduced "farting" as a general concept—so I guess I just have a habit of telling my own family not to pass gas so they don't get offended, yet she got upset and is now targeting me for being sensitive about it.

Look, you guys can keep coming after me, but what are we actually going to do about the issue I reported?

Is there anyone in a higher authority above you moderators who can weigh in? It seems like there isn't any consistency in your criteria, or is this whole thing just a formality where people vent their frustrations only for everything to carry on exactly as it was before?

Nicholas King said:I don't quite follow how you can be so sure the post wasn't censored.

If you want me to interpret that as a question, please use a question mark next time.

It’s obvious I know what we’re seeing here, and she even stated herself that it wasn't deleted—which isn't hard to figure out, considering she's been running things for a while now and routinely wipes away insults without handing out any actual penalties.
And honestly, how is a person supposed to feel when they watch someone get banned over two little ironic jokes made in good spirits?
The way this moderation team operates just makes my stomach turn.
I’m certain there were at least twenty similar posts from this particular user that went completely unpunished, most likely because that Brenda Cook4 was acting as a moderator at the time.

Regardless, I intend to keep exposing the embarrassment this whole group has become, though I'll leave it up to you all how you choose to react. It truly saddens me that I spent so much effort cleaning up the mess left by those previous "gems" of a moderation team; it would be wonderful to finally see the fruits of that labor today...

For quite some time now, this particular moderator has been scrubbing posts from users who are being offensive toward others without actually issuing any sanctions. It feels like she’s playing favorites and protecting certain members for reasons known only to her. Just look at this example from today that went unpunished—I'm sharing it here as a warning to everyone else, because if any other moderators had seen this, they would have handed out penalties immediately. As for my own situation, I am more than happy to submit my own post history for review so you can see just how benign my comments are compared to the ones that were left untouched while I was strictly penalized by this protected user. This sentiment has been voiced around here for a while, but of course, Brenda Cook4 remains untouchable, even today. Brenda Cook4 deleted the post, but fortunately, I managed to capture a screenshot.

The topic is under the Religion section
titled: "Does a soul exist" dated 10/28/2012, and the deleted content was post number 196.

Here is what it looked like.

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Nicholas Gonzalez8 said:That old saying isn't just some cliché—it’s the absolute truth. Everything we see around us, everything humans have ever built, started with a single thought, a spoken word, an action, or even a massive mistake. Every skyscraper, every piece of tech, every single thing we use today kicked off as a tiny spark in someone's brain. Yet, for some reason, people still act like thoughts and words don't carry any weight. Personally? I think they're more than just precursors to action. I truly believe our thoughts and the way we speak actually shape our reality directly—not just when we finally get around to doing something about them.

There’s really no reason to worry too much about it, as the same logic applies to the Creator.

Because when the game is being played, all memories and recollections simply fade away

Michael Anderson2 said:So, you're actually claiming that God helped me just by giving me a brain? Look, I don't know—that feels like a bit of an oversimplification to me. Honestly, I was expecting some kind of more concrete intervention... 😍

Wait, didn't that nomad claim God doesn't exist—that it was just about "civilization"?

It’s clear you haven't quite grasped the facts if you're going to make a statement like that.

😁

briskotter192 said:Don't you realize that it doesn't matter who said what or when they said it? What actually matters are the facts—raw and unadorned, without all this unnecessary fluff.

And from where I'm sitting, it seems you aren't even familiar with the actual facts.

If you were, perhaps you would finally grasp the point I am making.

Regards,

You are trying to manipulate if THEN Elsa..

Just pure programming..

The "facts" you speak of..

briskotter192 said:The identity of the author is secondary; what actually matters is whether the message itself holds truth or not.

Do you follow my logic?

Best regards,

Well, please try to express yourself more clearly instead of jumping back and forth like that...

Do you follow me??

You’re attempting to manipulate the conversation, but I'm afraid it simply isn't working.

briskotter192 said:I know, my friend. I know God exists, and I assure you, you won't find yourself disappointed by Him.

If this life were all there was, then God would indeed be unjust.

But this life is merely the introduction to an eternal existence, as beautifully put by the Lord of the universe, Jesus Christ—the King of the First Civilization, which created both the cosmos and humanity.

He was either lying or telling the truth; there is no middle ground.

Regards,

Actually, there is a third option.

Human beings might have invented it—priests, for example...

I am certainly not claiming that is the case, but I am suggesting it as a distinct possibility...

Austin Martinez20 said:God picked me to deliver His messages, so yeah, it's me.
Anyone who doesn't listen is gonna face God's wrath.
First thing's first: stop giving money to priests. It's a sin against God.

Poor folks shouldn't be handing cash over to those filthy rich priests. Amen!

You are just so incredibly dull...

Just... soooo boring..

briskotter192 said:We are free to think whatever we please, but there is only one Truth. How are we supposed to uncover that Truth? We simply can't, not unless those who are older than us (beings existing both inside and outside our universe) permit it. And once they do grant us permission, you won't find yourselves believing in fairy tales about the Big Bang, Evolution, or some Eternal Being anymore. That is when you will finally "grow up" and become much wiser, allowing you to actually comprehend things when those beings send a message or reveal the Truth about ourselves and them. Best regards

So, tell me, have you actually experienced the Big Bang firsthand??

Sophia Cooper2 said:A look at the crucifixion

God saved Jesus for the end of times. In the Quran, Allah says:

"And because of their words: 'We have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah!' But they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; rather, it was made to appear so to them. Those who were divided in opinion were in doubt about it; they had no knowledge of it, they were only speculating; and they certainly did not kill him, but Allah raised him up to Himself. And Allah is Almighty and Wise." An-Nisa, 157-158.

The Jews and Romans joyfully proclaimed, "We killed the Messiah!" But they didn't kill him, nor did they crucify him. He was saved by God and taken up to heaven.
Allah says in Surah Ali-Imran, 54-58:

"The disbelievers plotted, but Allah thwarted their plot, for He is the best of planners. And when Allah said, 'O Jesus, I will take you and raise you to Myself and protect you from the disbelievers and make those who follow you superior to the disbelievers until Doomsday. Then to Me you will all return, and I will judge between you concerning that over which you used to differ: as for those who disbelieve and do evil deeds, I will punish them with a terrible punishment in this world and the next, and no one will be able to help them.' ...But as for those who believe and do good works, He will give them a full reward. — Allah does not love oppressors. These are the verses of the wise Quran."

As Muslims, we believe that one day the Antichrist will arrive, and then Jesus will be sent down from heaven to kill the Antichrist. He will live among Muslims and rule over them. During that era, the Earth will be filled with justice and prosperity.

Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"Then the Earth will be told, 'Produce your fruits and be blessed.' At that time, an entire group will be fed from a single pomegranate and find shade under its peel. There will be abundance in the milk. One camel will satisfy a whole crowd, one cow will provide for an entire tribe, and one sheep will provide enough milk for a whole branch of a tribe. While they live this way, Allah will send a fragrant wind that touches them under their arms, taking the souls of every believer and every Muslim. Only the worst people will remain, who will act openly with shamelessness, just like donkeys, and the terrors of Judgment Day will descend upon them." (reported by Muslim)

Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said:
"How glorious will be the time when Jesus lives among you; you will plant seeds in barren rock and they will grow. There will be no drought; vegetation will cover the land, and a man will be able to sit beside a lion without being harmed." (reported by Al-Dajjal)

Jesus will return, get married, have children, and live among us for 40 years. After he passes away, Judgment Day will arrive.

Conclusion

Allah, glory be to Him, says:

"They say, 'The Merciful has taken a child!'"—
You are truly saying something appalling!
The heavens would almost burst, the Earth would split open, and the mountains would crumble
because of what they attribute to the Merciful.
It is unthinkable that the Merciful has a child—
everyone, both in the heavens and on Earth, will seek refuge in the Merciful like slaves!" Mary, 88-93.

Allah, glory be to Him, says:

"Allah has not taken a son, and there is no other god with Him! Otherwise, every god would do as it pleased with what it created, and they would overcome one another. — Praised be Allah, who is far above what they claim!" Al-Mu’minun, 91.

There are actually more similarities than differences between Muslims and Christians. According to Islamic law, we have specific rules for the "People of the Book," who are similar to us except for a few minor differences in core dogma. Let's conclude with these words:

"Say: 'O People of the Book, come together to a word that is equitable between us and you: that we worship none but Allah and that we ascribe no partners to Him, and that we do not take one another as lords instead of Allah.' But if they turn away, say: 'Witness that we are Muslims!'" Ali-Imran, 64

Was it only revealed in the Quran that this whole thing was just an illusion?