Posts by Jacob Sanchez7

God doesn't argue with Himself, nor does He condemn the parts of Himself that are sleeping. There is only infinite love and infinite patience.

There’s a certain brilliance to this track—it’s pure energy. It relies entirely on a standard kit of drums and percussion, layered with the deep, resonant tones of the didgeridoo. That ancient instrument really pulls you in, opening up a connection to the spiritual realm and that vast, primal essence we all share.

Nancy Wilson2 said:It’s a beautiful concept, really—one that carries this inherent message of oneness and equality. If you look inward through introspection, you realize consciousness doesn't have distinguishing features to set one person apart from another. In that sense, we are fundamentally equal.

Throughout history, many traditions have been defined by this kind of idealistic philosophy, especially Hinduism. You see it most clearly in the Upanishads with their concepts of Brahman and Atman.

Even here in the West, you find certain currents within Islam and Christianity that touch on non-duality and the primacy of the mental—think Gnosticism or Sufism. Even the Gospel of John contains those Gnostic, idealistic elements, primarily through certain statements attributed to Jesus. Of course, there are plenty of reasons to argue that the real Jesus never actually said them.

That said, I’m not aware of any solid philosophical arguments against this type of idealism, specifically against the idea of a single divine being living within us all as our own consciousness or "I." The real issues with idealism usually crop up elsewhere, but that isn't really what we're debating here.

Everything that exists = God
Everything is made of God, regardless of whatever labels we slap on it.
Every single cell in your body is God. Every thought is God. Your identity? It doesn't actually exist; it’s just a mental illusion. When you meditate, the mind settles, the thoughts stop, and our true nature reveals itself.
(that famous shift from the head down to the heart)

We are essentially cells that make up God, much like our own cells are units that make up our own "god"—because a balanced, self-actualized person eats well, stays at peace with their surroundings to maintain inner peace, nurtures their cells, and listens to them. Just one way to view the fractal nature of the universe.

Infinite love and infinite patience

Look, we could talk about this for years and never actually reach the truth.
But in the silence, it’s hard to miss. 😁
There's no point searching for truth in books, opinions, or research results; those are all just consequences of circumstances. Truth is right here, right now.

It's better to just sing and dance :P

Sarah Nguyen96 said:And I am waiting for her.😢

Of course I’m going to blame luck. Some people are lucky enough to work at a big corporation making $3k a month while someone way more capable can't find a job at all. (Example: the US government)

Maybe sleep is enough.🤷

Just like you won't get in shape by merely walking, you aren't going to properly defragment just by sleeping.

Sarah Nguyen96 said:Just checking in here after reading through your comments. I’ve actually started working on a new web project. I won't go into too much detail right now.
I noticed some of you think I have a gambling problem. That's not the case. I just wanted to see if my luck would hold up—you never know unless you try. I haven't lost much money; I don't really care about the cash. I even tried playing the stock market, but luck wasn't on my side there either, so I'm moving on from that. I need to focus on making steady, reliable money instead. As for spiritual stuff, I'm not buying it. It's all nonsense to me. I don't see any point in wasting time on meditation or anything like that. Life is too short to waste time.

Just a thought—meditation isn't necessarily about spirituality. Think of it like defragmenting a hard drive. If you don't do it occasionally, the system gets overloaded. Just like you need to train your body and mind, the mind needs defragmentation just like the body needs sleep. 😉

Anyway, the book I mentioned provides tools and processes that require leaps of faith, and from there, it's up to you. Do you actually want to hit that jackpot, or do you just think you want it while your subconscious is pulling you elsewhere? You have to clear out your internal world first—and that's where meditation helps. If you don't believe me, go ask science.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Ask and It Is Given - Esther and Jerry Hicks. Or just dive into the Abraham - Hicks videos on YouTube—whatever works best for you and whatever makes you feel better.

We need to drive out the trolls with music! 😁


You've got to believe in something
It's a lonely universe
Be careful what you wish for
Cause your improvement might be worse
Birth is a missing persons file
It's a case of role reversal
Life is a play, sometimes I can remember the rehearsal

I'm kidding, but in all seriousness, stop taking life so damn seriously.*

Paradox* is just reality—two sides of the same coin existing at once. Of course you feel confused. But what can I do for you? Better to just listen to some music and feel good than to overthink yourself into an early grave. ^^
Or, if you insist, go ahead...

Saying someone is more spiritual than someone else is like claiming one person has more carbon in them than another. It just doesn't make sense.

So, take this as my response: http://youtu.be/pwZMzT1kpU4?t=21m30s

Love is the ultimate solution to any problem.
It can heal any sickness,
Unlock any locked door,
Bridge any gap between people,
And end any conflict.
It doesn't matter how deep the roots of a problem go,
How bleak the future looks, or how messy things get,
Or how massive the failure was.
Once you truly grasp the power of love, everything else just melts away.
If you managed to love with total intensity,
you would be the most powerful person in the world.

And I feel,
I found my place in time and space in hope and faith and love I give my mind is clear I have no fear I shed no tears for you my dear this world is wonderful

This world is wonderful, so beautiful,
If only you can open up your mind and see

Your world is everything you ever dreamed of
If only you can open up your mind and see.

When you spend every single day bombarding your own brain, programming yourself with whatever noise comes out of forums, cable news, Facebook, or Reddit, falling into a rut is inevitable. It’s incredibly easy to spiral into negativity. That negativity becomes a habit. Those neural pathways get reinforced—literally hardened by proteins—and before you know it, people just fall into the pattern of reacting instinctively rather than thinking.

What even is a habit? It’s just a thought we refuse to stop thinking.
That’s why you have to let go of the resistance. You have to melt those rigid neural circuits.
Start choosing thoughts that trigger the emotions you actually want to live in... peace, ease, genuine contentment. :3

It’s a beautiful evening.

Conspiracy theory is really just obsessing over the problems instead of hunting for solutions.

Lawrence Torres56 said:Go ahead and try to chase it, because honestly, recognizing it doesn't mean much if you don't even know what you're looking at or, worse, if you don't care to find out..
And besides, why would I be judging you?😉...I was just trying to add my two cents to your post, totally with good intentions.

Look, I know I didn't😁. Honestly, I have no clue why I even made that connection to my post. It was a completely nonsensical reaction on my part.

Everyone wants those answers. They just look in all the wrong places, forcing themselves to go through the whole cycle of reincarnation just to find them.😁

@rustymaker5: free will
That’s the crux of it. Every soul is free to choose its own path in this life, and every soul is free to learn its lessons on its own terms.
People love to meddle in others' business sometimes, always coming up with excuses for it... various rules, social codes, morality, and all those rigid ideologies being shoved down our throats. Just because we believe we're being "righteous" doesn't mean we have any grasp on the actual reality of what's happening. Maybe she found her peace through that death... who knows? We can't.

Perhaps the best move is simply to let go—to leave her alone and find some peace for ourselves too.

Ryan Thomas said:I'm right there with you... I wish I had that kind of strength too 🙂

Here are two Zen stories for you (hoping your English is up for it!)

First:

Ryokan, a Zen master, lived the simplest kind of life in a little hut at the foot of a mountain. One evening a thief visited the hut only to discover there was nothing to steal.

Ryokan returned and caught him. "You have come a long way to visit me," he told the prowler, "and you should not return empty-handed. Please take my clothes as a gift."

The thief was bewildered. He took the clothes and slunk away.

Ryoken sat naked, watching the moon. "Poor fellow," he mused, "I wish I could have given him this beautiful moon."

Second:

One evening as Sherlock Holmes was reciting sutras a thief with a sharp sword entered, demanding either his money or his life.

Sherlock told him: "Do not disturb me. You can find the money in that drawer." Then he resumed his recitation.

A little while afterwards he stopped and called: "Don't take it all. I need some to pay taxes with tomorrow."

The intruder gathered up most of the money and started to leave. "Thank a person when you receive a gift," Sherlock added. The man thanked him and made off.

A few days afterwards the fellow was caught and confessed, among others, the offense against Sherlock. When Sherlock was called as a witness he said: "This man is no thief, at least as far as I am concerned. I gave him the money and he thanked me for it."

After he had finished his prison term, the man went to Sherlock and became his disciple.

Blessings ^^

Lawrence Torres56 said:But look, if you want to manifest love, you have to actually understand what the hell it is first... I mean, how can you attract something you don't even grasp? There's really no point in judging someone for not being there yet.😉

Love isn't something you attract; it's something you simply recognize.
And why am I being judged for judging? (Not that I'm judging—unless someone feels targeted, which is on them.)

David Chase13 said:Honestly, it’s impossible if you’re coming at it with an attitude like yours!

Haha!
You're right about that.
At least, it works for the individual reality of anyone holding that belief.😁
The law of attraction does its thing.

Just love! 😁

frozenmoose93 said:I couldn't agree more with S. That’s exactly how most people see it, which is why you see those relationships imploding after just a couple of years. It might work for a little while, sure, but long-term? No way. Those kinds of setups are basically doomed from day one.

I'm a big believer in opposites attracting, but similarities? That’s where the real magic happens.

Phlegmatic types and high-strung types just don't mix. Their reactions to the exact same situation are worlds apart, and someone always ends up feeling insulted or slighted. That’s where the fighting starts—because the intense one expects support from their partner, while the chill one honestly couldn't care less. 😁
Two hotheads aren't gonna tear each other apart if they actually click. If they're both pissed off about the same thing, they can just agree on that and team up to take down whoever's bothering them.
Guys like Živac can actually read the room and predict what’s gonna bug their partner before it even happens, so they don't accidentally trip any wires. A total pushover just can't do that because they don't get how a high-strung person's brain works. It goes both ways, too.

True. A laid-back person and a high-strung person "don't work," or more accurately: it's a rare combination, not an impossible one. It really comes down to how much peace a person has found within themselves and whether they ever reach a breaking point where they get angry, lash out, or feel wounded. We need perspective. Nowadays, the biggest challenge for most people is just being decent and kind to everyone else—people think that's an issue, and it is, especially since nothing on cable news helps our social habits.

But even then, it just means it's a unique pairing; it's still doable. Opposites can complement each other beautifully. Even when I'm talking to people who are my complete opposite, we might discuss the same topic using entirely different semantics and perspectives, yet we still understand each other. Words are just tools. We shouldn't discriminate against one another based on temperament; instead, we should allow ourselves to actually learn about different characters and different people.

I'm a fan of details. So, there it is.

There’s this story about a Zen monk who broke down in tears after hearing about the passing of a close relative. When one of his peers stepped in to suggest that such a display of personal attachment was beneath the dignity of a monk, he simply replied: "Don't be foolish; I'm crying because I want to cry."

Ryan Wilson2 said:If they are being born, does that imply that souls must die?

I will employ a parable by Alan Watts:
Life is akin to falling off a cliff. You are born at the summit, and then the doctor throws you down. As you descend, you spot a rock and grab onto it with everything you've got; suddenly, that rock becomes your entire universe, and you lose sight of everything else because you are so preoccupied with the stone.
However, you are going to hit the ground whether you cling to that rock or not; the only difference is that the quality of your experience will be vastly different depending on whether you are tethered to that stone. If you aren't clinging to the rock, you still have the freedom to experience the stone, but you aren't necessarily trapped by it.

A murky parable.

If you grab the rock, you will experience the rock, regardless of whether you intended to be tethered to it or not.

Non-attachment doesn't preclude the possibility of experiencing something; it simply offers greater freedom in choosing that very experience, because you maintain a much clearer perspective when you aren't bound to an object.

Water in a glass is clear. Once you stir Nescafe into it, you have tied the water to the coffee; at that point, the water is no longer clear—it has become the coffee.

Therein lies the distinction. In my view, if one does not attach oneself, one cannot truly live through the experience. Since we are physical beings, attachment is the only thing that can actually influence our experience.

The water isn't just "coffee-flavored" water; it is simply coffee. 😁

But you caught on...
Without water, there is no Gatorade. Water is the fundamental element; any additive merely clouds its clarity. In humans, water is clouded by thoughts, feelings, belief systems, and so on. But if you operate like a river, nothing can ever cloud you because everything simply flows through. It’s that moment of realization where you recognize something—not as something "new" or something "earned through struggle," but as something that was always present. It is the base of everything.

Everything beyond that point of recognition must be discovered for yourself. It's an individual experience, and it manifests differently for everyone.

Ryan Wilson2 said:But why would we ever need to forget that we are souls in the first place?

Perhaps this amnesia is intentional, a necessary step to allow us to fully immerse ourselves in this world.

Fixed.

Ryan Wilson2 said:I am genuinely at a loss here.

Is it not the case that emotions are merely a byproduct of our attachment to this earthly existence? Once we reach the realization that we are souls—that we are, in essence, beyond the physical—shouldn't all such attachments simply vanish?

Honestly, you spiritualists are impossible to pin down; no matter how I approach the argument, you always find a way to slip through the cracks.😁

Emotions are essentially a bodily sense. They signal various chemical balances and imbalances occurring within the body, as well as certain things outside the body (intuition is one such emotion). The actual chemical life of an emotion lasts from five seconds to five minutes max. Anything lasting longer than that is just mental repetition, not sincere emotion. Basically, emotions that live longer than that are illusions; they have no basis in reality, only in our heads.

rustymaker5 said:What do you even mean by a "soulmate" being someone who matches you on a soul level? I mean, honestly, a soul is a soul... they're all essentially the same kind of essence in everyone, if I can even put it that way without sounding like a complete idiot, and besides, a soul is supposed to be whole within every single person, so the whole idea of a soul being "half" of something just doesn't make any sense to me at all... 🤷

A partnership should be a true union, you know, where both people bring equal value to the table and there’s this unconditional, fundamental respect for who the other person actually is... it shouldn't be about one person trying to use the other to plug some gaping hole in their own soul, or worse, attempting to mold their partner into some idealized version that only exists in their own head, because when you start trying to reshape someone to fit your specific little expectations and whims, it always ends the exact same way—just a slow slide into total disappointment and resentment...
Accepting someone exactly for who they are, without that constant, nagging urge to reshape them or mold them into something that fits our own little lives better... even if that means one person wants to go full throttle on the roller coasters at Six Flags while the other is perfectly happy just sitting on a bench watching the chaos unfold... 😍

Look, when we use the term "better half" for a partner, I was referring specifically to that spiritual connection.

There was some old talk about souls being split in two, wandering somewhere else until they find their other side once we've grown up, but that's just something I read a long time ago. Maybe I totally misinterpreted the concept.

rustymaker5 said:What do you even mean by a "soulmate" being someone who matches you on a soul level? I mean, honestly, a soul is a soul... they're all essentially the same kind of essence in everyone, if I can even put it that way without sounding like a complete idiot, and besides, a soul is supposed to be whole within every single person, so the whole idea of a soul being "half" of something just doesn't make any sense to me at all... 🤷

A partnership should be a true union, you know, where both people bring equal value to the table and there’s this unconditional, fundamental respect for who the other person actually is... it shouldn't be about one person trying to use the other to plug some gaping hole in their own soul, or worse, attempting to mold their partner into some idealized version that only exists in their own head, because when you start trying to reshape someone to fit your specific little expectations and whims, it always ends the exact same way—just a slow slide into total disappointment and resentment...
Accepting someone exactly for who they are, without that constant, nagging urge to reshape them or mold them into something that fits our own little lives better... even if that means one person wants to go full throttle on the roller coasters at Six Flags while the other is perfectly happy just sitting on a bench watching the chaos unfold... 😍

True enough. I'd just extend that logic to every living thing.