Posts by Steven Cruz3

Amy Brooks12 said:

I can't believe I'm even typing this out, but here we go again. It’s honestly exhausting watching how things are playing out lately. You look around and it feels like common sense has just packed its bags and left the building. Everything is becoming so polarized, so loud, and frankly, so ridiculous. I’m sitting here trying to make sense of it all, and honestly? I’m struggling. It feels like we're constantly being pushed toward these extremes, and nobody is willing to just sit down and have a normal, rational conversation anymore. It's maddening! kaže:
Honestly, there’s just something about that whole idea—losing yourself completely in the heat of the moment like that—that feels... I don't know, a little surreal? It sounds kind of bizarre when you actually stop to think about it.
Honestly, it’s just plain ugly.
You can't ever truly give yourself away to anyone. Not really. And why on earth would I??
We aren't exactly the type of people who go around handing out gifts.

Because it’s absolutely divine!
Because it’s pure heaven: spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

There’s just no real selflessness in purely selfish physical gratification. When you have sex where only one person is actually craving Christ's presence, the whole thing feels shallow, hollow, and completely empty—it’s miles away from that heavenly bliss we're meant to experience. Instead, it just devolves into nothing more than some heated friction or a fleshy dildo that probably needs to be sat down for dinner and served a full meal just to stay useful.

@ Betty Collins5
Look, let’s get one thing straight about PPII and Damir Ercegovac—all that talk about "him" or "that guy"? It’s nonsense. There isn't some special divine figurehead sitting there. It’s all just the Holy Spirit. Period. It’s funny how people work, though. You've got some folks who act like they can slap a papal seal on spiritual gifts to make them look official. You've got others preaching away behind an altar or grabbing a microphone on a stage to command attention. Then you have the ones who claim they need a private, monastic cell encounter to feel anything at all. But then? Then you have the real ones—the people who don't need the spotlight or the fancy titles because they simply witness to the truth through the way they live their lives. That's where the real stuff happens.

There’s just no real selflessness in purely selfish physical gratification. When you have sex where only one person is actually craving Christ's presence, the whole thing feels shallow, hollow, and completely empty—it’s miles away from that heavenly bliss we're meant to experience. Instead, it just devolves into nothing more than some heated friction or a fleshy dildo that probably needs to be sat down for dinner and served a full meal just to stay useful.

@ Betty Collins5
Look, let’s get one thing straight about PPII and Damir Ercegovac—all that talk about "him" or "that guy"? It’s nonsense. There isn't some special divine figurehead sitting there. It’s all just the Holy Spirit. Period. It’s funny how people work, though. You've got some folks who act like they can slap a papal seal on spiritual gifts to make them look official. You've got others preaching away behind an altar or grabbing a microphone on a stage to command attention. Then you have the ones who claim they need a private, monastic cell encounter to feel anything at all. But then? Then you have the real ones—the people who don't need the spotlight or the fancy titles because they simply witness to the truth through the way they live their lives. That's where the real stuff happens.

There’s just no real selflessness in purely selfish physical gratification. When you have sex where only one person is actually craving Christ's presence, the whole thing feels shallow, hollow, and completely empty—it’s miles away from that heavenly bliss we're meant to experience. Instead, it just devolves into nothing more than some heated friction or a fleshy dildo that probably needs to be sat down for dinner and served a full meal just to stay useful.

@ Betty Collins5
Look, let’s get one thing straight about PPII and Damir Ercegovac—all that talk about "him" or "that guy"? It’s nonsense. There isn't some special divine figurehead sitting there. It’s all just the Holy Spirit. Period. It’s funny how people work, though. You've got some folks who act like they can slap a papal seal on spiritual gifts to make them look official. You've got others preaching away behind an altar or grabbing a microphone on a stage to command attention. Then you have the ones who claim they need a private, monastic cell encounter to feel anything at all. But then? Then you have the real ones—the people who don't need the spotlight or the fancy titles because they simply witness to the truth through the way they live their lives. That's where the real stuff happens.
And how exactly do you know what sex is like without Christ's presence? — Tried it, have you? 🙂

Nancy Smith14 said:Alex Jones claims we’re actually dealing with a gang of rogue reptilian criminals hailing from the Draco constellation. He isn't out here trying to demonize reptiles as a whole species, mind you; he's specifically targeting this one group of cosmic outlaws. He lays out all his evidence regarding the whole thing throughout his books.
I still say this is just some minor subplot in the much larger story of how people get manipulated. It’s like that old saying goes: who even needs to worry about aliens or reptiles when we've already got psychopaths running the show?

Oh, please. It's absolutely Satanization—it’s the exact same deal as the old devil myths. You know the drill: little guy with horns, goat legs, a tail, hooves... blah, blah, blah. Then people start lighting bonfires, and history's idiots just keep repeating the same mistakes. 😁

Besides, if those nasty reptiles were just some rogue group, does that imply there are actually *good* reptiles out there? 🙂

Look, I get the appeal of stories like Little Red Riding Hood, but we really need to stay focused on the actual human bullshit happening right in front of our faces—stuff we can actually influence with real effort. Anyone spending too much time fantasizing about reptiles clearly isn't doing enough work on themselves or their own life goals.

mistygull16 said:and maniacs too 😉

People say don't go looking for trouble, and they say those Asian hornets are slowly making their way over to Europe... honestly, I can't say I blame them. 😉

Look, a hornet or some reptile isn't half as bad as hypocritical, moronic people and their idiotic, two-faced "gods" who claim to hate Nature—even though they’re the ones who supposedly created it themselves. 😉

mistygull16 said:I mean, I probably wouldn't let a kid mess around with a corn snake, a rattlesnake, or a crocodile, either.🤷

And I definitely wouldn't let a kid go swimming if there was a shark or a lethal jellyfish nearby.

Or let them play around near a black widow or some hornets.🤷

Was watching this documentary here in the United States about how pythons showed up out of nowhere. Turns out, some "snake lover" wanted one as a pet, then dumped it back into the wild. Now they've got two types of pythons popping up—some smaller and more dangerous ones, others bigger but less so—and now everyone's freaking out that they might breed into some kind of super-snake that's even bigger and nastier.

I've been a vegetarian for 30 years just out of respect for animals, but wild creatures belong in the wild. If we have extra love to give, there are plenty of miserable people who need it way more than a wild animal does. You shouldn't disturb wildlife by dragging them into your house... honestly, seeing birds in cages just drives me nuts.

I was at this zoo in a neighboring state a while back—they do these constant educational programs for kids—and they actually pulled different snakes out of their enclosures. They let the kids hold them while an educator went over the basics: what species they were, where they live, all that stuff. She also made sure to hammer home the most important part: if you spot a snake out in Nature, just leave it alone. Some are venomous, some aren't, but the point remains the same. The kids absolutely loved it. Honestly, if you teach kids this way—before their brains get filled up with useless crap—they won't grow up being terrified of animals. Instead, they'll just have that healthy, natural caution about not touching wildlife. Animals need to stay exactly how they are—wild and free in Nature.

mistygull16 said:I mean, I probably wouldn't let a kid mess around with a corn snake, a rattlesnake, or a crocodile, either.🤷

And I definitely wouldn't let a kid go swimming if there was a shark or a lethal jellyfish nearby.

Or let them play around near a black widow or some hornets.🤷

Was watching this documentary here in the United States about how pythons showed up out of nowhere. Turns out, some "snake lover" wanted one as a pet, then dumped it back into the wild. Now they've got two types of pythons popping up—some smaller and more dangerous ones, others bigger but less so—and now everyone's freaking out that they might breed into some kind of super-snake that's even bigger and nastier.

I've been a vegetarian for 30 years just out of respect for animals, but wild creatures belong in the wild. If we have extra love to give, there are plenty of miserable people who need it way more than a wild animal does. You shouldn't disturb wildlife by dragging them into your house... honestly, seeing birds in cages just drives me nuts.

Look, you’re out here trying to force your values on everyone else—I don't have some desperate need to love "pitiful people who need my affection." I don't get that. But? I do feel a drive to love wild animals. I wouldn't exactly invite them into my living room, obviously, but I'd fight tooth and nail to make sure our species doesn't wreck their habitat on Earth. Humans have overpopulated this planet to a ridiculous degree, while wildlife is shrinking by the day. We're watching beautiful species go extinct because of the mess we made, yet idiots still spend their time babbling about "evil reptilians" instead of facing reality. 😁

mistygull16 said:I mean, I probably wouldn't let a kid mess around with a corn snake, a rattlesnake, or a crocodile, either.🤷

And I definitely wouldn't let a kid go swimming if there was a shark or a lethal jellyfish nearby.

Or let them play around near a black widow or some hornets.🤷

Was watching this documentary here in the United States about how pythons showed up out of nowhere. Turns out, some "snake lover" wanted one as a pet, then dumped it back into the wild. Now they've got two types of pythons popping up—some smaller and more dangerous ones, others bigger but less so—and now everyone's freaking out that they might breed into some kind of super-snake that's even bigger and nastier.

I've been a vegetarian for 30 years just out of respect for animals, but wild creatures belong in the wild. If we have extra love to give, there are plenty of miserable people who need it way more than a wild animal does. You shouldn't disturb wildlife by dragging them into your house... honestly, seeing birds in cages just drives me nuts.

You’re just as terrified of wild animals as you are of wild women, mistygull16. 😁

There’s no way for a soul to evolve if it doesn't respect ALL life on Earth—it won't ascend any higher, and it sure as hell won't reach some state of Enlightenment. It'll just stay stuck right where it is, trapped inside its own tiny, human little mental cage.

mistygull16 said:Burning cats is absolutely disgusting, and if we're talking about "reptiles," I mean people who lack any shred of empathy.

Not sure if a crocodile is ever gonna cuddle up like a cat or be loyal like a dog, though. 🤷

Obviously, you shouldn't mess with reptiles; they have their own world, and we have ours with our pets.

Some billionaire who forces austerity on the public, cuts Social Security, and pays workers pennies $533... all just to pad his own pockets? That’s a person without a soul, someone with zero morals, just pure cruelty living inside them.

Animals are basically symbols. We keep pets because they love us, while a crocodile survives purely through its predatory nature. 🤷

I’m obsessed with alligators and crocodiles—they're fascinating. Anacondas and pythons? Absolutely stunning. I also have a huge soft spot for rattlesnakes and copperheads, plus lizards and frogs. Honestly, I don't get why some idiots feel the need to project all their filth and malice onto reptiles—especially since we've been dealing with that snake business ever since the Garden of Eden. 🤷

God, I honestly have zero patience for anyone who claims to believe in God but lacks even an ounce of basic logic—seriously. If you actually think God created everything... Every single living thing.He created the reptiles, too. And let’s be real—He created everything else, the good and the absolute filth—so what’s with all this mental splitting? Seriously, why does everyone need to overcomplicate things like that? What's the point? 🙄

Sometimes I think Nature would finally be free if we could just scrub all this human garbage off the face of the earth—that mental pollution where people look at actual Beauty and only see ružnoća, and then try to turn that ružnoća into some fake set of Laws.

Ryan Wilson2 said:I’ve always been one to entertain conspiracy theories... actually, let me rephrase that: I used to believe they were just theories until it became painfully obvious that much of it is reality. Take the surveillance state, the way massive corporations exert shadow control over the globe, the constant camera presence tracking our every move—everything Edward Snowden brought to light...🙂

But what really fascinates me now is contemplating the underlying logic behind the hoarding of wealth by individuals who possess far more capital than they could ever hope to spend in several lifetimes.

What is the purpose behind this seemingly "pointless" accumulation? Why is the ultimate objective in most nations to maintain total control over every single citizen? What drives this relentless desire to impoverish the masses and herd us into a corner?

As absurd as the idea of Aliens or reptilian entities feeding off our collective fear (and who knows what else) might sound, it remains a strangely compelling framework for pondering these questions.

If anyone out there possesses a more logical explanation for my doubts, please, I am all ears. 😁

Look, I love reptiles. To me, conspiracy theories that pin all this evil on lizards are just plain stupid. It’s the same kind of moronic thinking where people used to burn black cats right alongside "witches"—human stupidity is honestly bottomless. Honestly, the people who try to project "demonic" traits onto animals are just incredibly dim and primitive. 🙄

Amy Brooks12 said:Look, sorry, but that’s what being a Catholic and a real man is all about, not being a mindless dog. When Father Damir tells me there’s no better lover than a true Catholic who knows how to give himself fully—and when he does, he gives everything he has—it honestly gives me chills. It triggers these sinful thoughts where I suddenly wish I were some Buddhist just so I could be reborn and catch the eye of a real Catholic man from any corner of the globe. I want to be his queen, whether we're out on the street, at home, in front of the family, or especially in front of his mother. Though, if he ever did anything to hurt me, I'd want his father to slap him hard and remind him exactly who he belongs to 100%.

Well, my take is a bit different—I stay far away from "good" Catholics. They’re boring as hell in the house, boring in public, and boring in bed. Plus, they’d probably dump their tedious families on me, too. I’d lose my mind having to deal with all that, raise kids with them, and drag myself to church every Sunday. Yeah, no thanks—we’d never be on the same wavelength. 😁

Amy Brooks12 said:Father Damir articulates the message of God's mercy here with such incredible, piercing depth. 🙏

Father Damir is a total sweetheart from God—a down-to-earth, zero-ego, genuine man, and by his mother's grace, a sharp-witted guy who witnesses for Christ and preaches the penetrating Word of God. It’s honestly no surprise that American youth love listening to him; they flock to his Masses and show up at his rallies where he does nothing but preach Church doctrine. And that doctrine includes the fact that Satan loves to attack sacramental marriage and the priesthood (the marriage to the Church)—a topic Father Damir dives into with incredibly deep detail. It was actually beautiful when he shared how he held back from being intimate with his high school girlfriend, Colleen (he probably didn't realize back then that it was pure asceticism), simply because they weren't "one" yet, and who knows whose wife he might have ended up sleeping with otherwise!

I truly believe that for him, there’s an equals sign between asceticism and love. I mean, everyone knows the story about his Aunt Slavica, who was his ultimate example of ascetic love through her years of serving her sick, dying husband. While he saw it as asceticism at the time, for her, it was just a natural (spiritually uplifting) (Godly) love for the man she was sacramentally united to alongside Jesus. Back then, she represented a much more spiritually mature soul to him while he was still just a kid.

BTW, to me, Father Damir’s Salesians feel a lot like those Neocatechumenal groups where priests witness to God's love using examples from their own lives. It’s so educational when Father Damir describes his brother's love for his wife—a woman Father Damir describes as "not particularly religious, but hey, she's his wife," and it's no wonder he praises her everywhere and forever. He talks about how his brother is completely devoted to her, studying her "inside-out" with ascetic devotion even now after their second child, and how he literally breathes in sync with her because he knows her fertile days, her PMS days, and her post-PMS days, all of which 🙂

I don't find that cute at all—it's gross. If she loved him and wanted him, he just denied her a natural connection. It wasn't some deep spiritual "enlightenment," either; he was just a weakling terrified of female sexuality... These celibate types always wrap themselves in fancy spiritual cellophane, but the real reasons underneath are usually incredibly banal—fear of women and closeted tendencies.😍

Ryan Thomas said:Haha.. hey there, restlessdriver42! : )
Where on earth does that sudden craving for connection come from at 3:00 AM? Honestly... it’s always the weirdest, most unexpected thoughts that hit us in the middle of the night; there really is something almost magical about those hours.
I think we all share that same longing deep down, but somehow that desire feels just as long-lasting as it took you to actually put this whole post together 🙂 ... if we can't even be persistent with ourselves, how are we ever going to believe in anyone else? To ask for something so pure and innocent requires an incredible amount of grit and effort, but when you're stuck in that heavy state of apathy, it feels nearly impossible to find that spark..
Don't get me wrong, I'm totally on board with what you're wishing for, I just can't help but feel that without some massive, global paradigm shift, making that kind of change is going to be an uphill battle 🙂

For every one person who lives with an open heart and a spirit of giving, there seem to be ten different parasites looking to drain them dry.. being open to everyone is a risk. We need to be more like hedgehogs—and let's be honest, hedgehogs are incredibly cool creatures—protecting ourselves from everything while remaining perfectly soft and open to those who actually earn our trust. If people were just naive, they'd be swallowed whole by every predator out there.. so, let's work on earning each other's trust instead. After all, even a flower won't bloom without enough sunlight and water ^_^

Bravo! 😍

The hedgehog is honestly such a smart, likable little creature—it knows exactly when to show its soft side and when to shut it down.

Nicholas Gonzalez8 said:Most people don't actually grasp how the Law of Attraction works, so whether they're trying to use it consciously or subconsciously, they end up failing to hit their targets. Still, Anthony Cook8 is spot on when he claims you always get exactly what you deserve. Think about it—if you're terrified of something, you're essentially inviting an opportunity to face that very fear. If your thoughts, your words, and your actions are rooted in negativity, the Law of Attraction is going to relentlessly show you the consequences of that behavior. To me, it’s primarily a tool for self-discovery, not some magic trick for pulling favors.

And if you actually want to use the Law of Attraction to manifest something you consciously desire, you have to be aligned with it on every level—your knowledge, your faith, and your gut feelings. Trying to trick yourself into getting something is a losing game; sure, you might get a temporary boost or a quick win, but then comes the inevitable crash because, ultimately, we revert back to who we truly are. And honestly, most people don't even know how to reach that state of alignment long enough to grab what they want—because deep down, behind almost every wish, there's a layer of fear, and fear is a massive repellant.

Regarding that fear thing—you have to walk right into it. You need to visualize the absolute worst-case scenarios, dive headfirst into the darkness, find your footing, and then push straight through. It’s about meeting force with force. Maybe toss in a little curiosity too—like, "Alright, let's see if things play out how I think they will, or if something else happens." Honestly, that sense of challenge can be exactly what pushes you to break past your own limits.🙂

Scott Miller4 said:To be honest, the quote you're pulling from is probably a bit more accurate than your take on it. 😁

Every single time I try to engage with Ivy, it ends in some kind of mess—I've just learned it's pointless. I just tune it out and let it go in one ear and out the other. 🙂

Anthony Cook8 said:Just because you feel that way doesn't make it a fact. I once learned this the hard way during a heated debate at a local diner, and it’s a lesson that stays with you.

☕😉🙂😁

Nah—it just means you refuse to respect anyone else's perspective or the truth, mostly because you're terrified of catching my "negativity" like some kind of flu. 😍

Anthony Cook8 said:Well, why does it bother you so much?
I don't necessarily read everything; I just know what the Law of Attraction refers to. It’s like when I see a book title—even if I haven't read it, I instinctively know what it's about and why. When I first came across Transurfing, I was drawn to it because I met someone vital for my personal growth, and I understood every single concept even though I had never opened or read a single one of those books. How? I don't know... I just knew the "feeling" behind everything they talk about, whereas the masses who actually read them often miss it because they can't perceive what they see with their minds. My truth comes from within.

Regarding that quote, when you listen to other people's venting and connect with it, you block your own energy and end up feeling worse (though that doesn't happen without reason; two people can be complaining, but you won't necessarily catch both of them). From the moment I wake up, I have an amazing flow of energy and everything moves quickly. In the past, whenever I felt a surge of anger, I would experience intense physical pain in my chest—so sharp it would force me back into the present moment. That has stopped now, but previously, every time I had a mental spasm, some uncomfortable or shocking situation would occur... (which the Law of Attraction interprets as a response to my low vibration).
But I know that those situations aren't negative reactions to my "bad vibes," but rather created circumstances designed to lead to the release of whatever is bothering me. It happens every single time, perfectly.

Even here on the forum, I don't read 90% of the posts; they don't attract me. Even in the middle of a long thread, I can usually skip most of it. I am here specifically for the school; when something catches my eye, I do what needs to be done. Once that thing is released, I leave. I live by impulse as much as my mind allows me to; I don't live by convention.

Expressive and critical thoughts are, ultimately, products of the ego. They can only help you realize that you aren't quite where you should be. Temperament is great because it can lead to realizations and the breaking of old patterns, but the "problem" is that it often doesn't lead to letting go. Instead, it turns into a permanent state of living out, enjoying, and feeding off that very behavior.

And just so I can point something out to you—you used the wrong example because you misunderstood the quote...
Psychiatrists don't latch onto other people's problems, nor do they feed anyone's illusions (that's what the part about "indulging" refers to), and they certainly don't identify with them...
They don't let patients drag them down into their personal turmoil; instead, they experience the narrative from a healthy distance. If they didn't maintain that boundary, they wouldn't be able to do this work at all. The quote is really about avoiding letting someone else's fear and darkness pull you under, where you end up identifying too closely with them and just feeding that anxiety together.

That's it. Yours. Look, here’s my personal take—this whole thing about setting your own standards for how you live. It sounds good on paper, right? But honestly, it just exposes this deep emotional fragility. You end up stuck in this endless loop of overanalyzing everything—trying to decide if your feelings are "correct" or "appropriate"—compared to how everyone else feels. It’s exhausting. Instead of just letting things flow and actually feeling your life, you’re just digging a deeper hole for yourself by obsessing over whether you're doing it "right."

Look, once you've already hit rock bottom, I think it’s way more productive to go dig some potatoes than to sit around reading about the "Law of Attraction." 🙂

It’s honestly depressing. We live in a country with so many proclaimed freedoms, yet this psychopathic culture is trying to hijack our ability to think and feel—all through these cheap, "instant spirituality" gimmicks. It’s brilliant manipulation, really. There’s no external crackdown or government oppression; instead, people are just building their own mental cages and calling it enlightenment. They're essentially becoming their own jailers. 🙄

Anthony Cook8 said:I didn't say that; I said we get what we need, not necessarily what we think about...

It is impossible to control every single thought; there are just too many of them, and conscious ones are actually quite rare. That said, if you mean being able to intentionally attract a specific situation through focused thought when you really want to, then absolutely.

The issue isn't whether you want that for yourself—it's that you're presenting it as some universal truth for everyone else. You've been pushing this angle relentlessly across several different threads now, and honestly, I’m starting to worry you’ve fallen for some "guru" cult. The symptoms look pretty familiar to me. 🙂

Here’s one way people interpret the Law of Attraction:
'' If you listen to someone complaining and you focus on their words—empathizing and coddling them—you’ll end up attracting those exact same miserable situations into your own life. ''

I mean, what a load of crap. By that logic, every psychiatrist in America would have lost their minds long ago, and oncologists would be dropping like flies from cancer. Not to mention the blatant, immature egoism that seems to fuel almost all these "modern" spiritual concepts we see today.

The psychopathic culture of the West—shiny cellophane on the outside, but total chaos and emptiness underneath. The only thing that can stop it is thought—conscious, free, expressive, critical thought—the kind that actually deconstructs things. We need more of that. 🙂

Anthony Cook8 said:It’s flawless. It works perfectly every single time, and we always end up receiving exactly what we need...

Look, that’s just your personal take and your own taste. 🙂

To me, the whole thing sounds like straight-up brainwashing. If people actually believe their negative thoughts act like a magnet pulling in a matching reality, then I totally get why practitioners are constantly fighting this mental "clench"—it's exhausting. It’s basically living in constant fear that if you have one weird thought, like "I'm going to grow a second head," it might actually happen tomorrow because you "attracted" it. Sounds insane to me.😁

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Anthony Cook8 said:You're mistaken... honestly, just stop for a second and look at the world around you and the people surrounding you... it isn't that difficult to see.

The thing is, spiritualists here have been posting for years about how our world shifts based on our own beliefs and intentions... and then someone comes along who has spent years posting in spirituality forums without even knowing their own "why," claiming they didn't see something.
Well, of course you didn't, because the universe doesn't work that way. Just like you can't fall off a tree if you aren't climbing it, you'll receive confirmation for exactly what you believe in.

It would be like me going over to a football forum right now—even though I don't care for the sport, never watch it, and barely understand the rules—and spending the next ten years posting about how football should actually be played with hands. I'd do it just for kicks, because I love wasting my time on things I don't care about and don't believe in.

That whole Law of Attraction thing? It's dangerous. ☕

Ryan Wilson2 said:Fine, if we follow that logic, then we're strictly talking about psychology. Personally, I remain highly skeptical that there's anything more profound at play here than mere mental processes.🙂

The soul—or the Psyche—is layered. That's why it has to express itself through symbols. They're essential building blocks for human philosophy, culture, and art, but they need to stay fluid—interpreted individually and synchronized. Your unconscious isn't the same as mine.

The real mess starts when religion grabs hold of symbolic language. It basically copies social hierarchies of "high" and "low" onto our conscious planes, which ends up stripping away the integrative magic of symbolic thought—the kind that actually reconciles different paradoxes.

Take a paradox: I can view my soul as a cluster of psychological traits or brain activity, or I can see it as the eternal flame described by Heraclitus, or even some metaphor from the I Ching. I can experience Jungian mysticism on one level while staying refreshed by the pragmatic ideas of evolutionary psychology on another. Sure, my perception is limited by my own tastes, experiences, and beliefs—but I'm not losing sleep over it. I'm not out here hunting for something "higher." If something higher actually exists, it'll show up without me having to try too hard. 🙂

Ryan Wilson2 said:Physical reality cannot be an illusion.

An illusion can only exist if one mistakes their own identity—the soul or the spirit—for physical reality. Of course, that assumes you even believe in the existence of a soul or spirit to begin with. 😁

The soul is the Psyche.

To me, the best way to wrap your head around how these things interact is through the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche. Psyche (the soul) was innocent and clueless—she entered this relationship with Eros, which represents some kind of vital life force or spirit, but she didn't grasp his true nature. And because of that? She lost him.

Then Aphrodite / Nature—acting as Eros's mother—throws a series of impossible tasks at Psyche to prove herself worthy of reuniting with him. First, she needs the ability to discern—to separate individual seeds from a massive pile—and ants end up helping her out with that. Then she needs a broader perspective to grab water from a wild river in a narrow canyon; an eagle steps in to help there. Finally, she had to snatch wool from Golden Rams that were incredibly aggressive—those represent raw instincts that she had to learn to harness. But she had to do it carefully, under the cover of darkness, just to avoid being attacked. You can't face the forces of the unconscious with pure, cold logic alone—you need a much more subtle intuition and gut feeling.

Psyche's final task was to descend into Persephone's underworld to retrieve a sacred object. The catch? She wasn't allowed to look back on her way out, or she'd hear the cries of the dead left behind. She failed that one—she looked back, got trapped in Hades, and that was that. But then Eros came for her and pulled her out. It’s all just a metaphor for psychic regeneration.

So, essentially, the Psyche/soul had to acknowledge its own nature—its instincts and its limits. It had to develop the power of analysis and synthesis (the ants and the eagle), confront its own mortality, and overcome it with the will to live. All of that leads to integration—this "mystical marriage"—and finally reaching a state of full self-awareness.

Anthony Cook8 said:

😁😁😛

Are you absolutely sure about that?

😁😁😛

Are you absolutely sure about that?
Cmok and goodnight—hope you don't wake up with cramps tomorrow. 😉

Nicholas Gonzalez8 said:

I know most people would jump to that conclusion, but seriously, this isn't about an ego trip or some "savior complex." You've gotta do something with your life, and so far, this is just what works for me. I'm not looking for some deep, philosophical meaning in it all. I learn something, I share something. I make someone smile, and someone smiles back at me. There are good days and there are rough ones, but overall, this is what I love doing more than anything else. Probably because I've always been pretty empathetic toward others. Maybe it's the love for a challenge, or just liking the interaction... I don't even know myself.

And for the most part—like 95% of the time—I am giving advice to people who actually want it, but yeah, occasionally I just let loose and start typing, regardless of the circumstances.

Can people survive without help? Of course they can. Deep down, everyone has their own inner compass and mental strength. The question is how fast they'll get there and how much unnecessary suffering they'll have to endure along the way. Most of the time, we're talking about people who have spent years being torn down by someone or something, which just guts their self-esteem. So, in my book, it doesn't hurt to lend a hand and help them take those first few steps toward what they actually want.

I don't know if you really caught my drift, but it doesn't matter. I'm equally committed to embracing and experiencing every emotion that comes naturally. I'm talking about the thoughts that happen before and after, and the emotional fallout that follows.

Personally, I'm really glad when someone speaks from the heart like that—saying they don't regret anything and would do it all again. Just keep in mind that your way of living doesn't work for everyone. What you're describing is like drifting down a white-water river without a paddle. For some, it's a thrilling ride straight to the destination; for others, they're just going to smash into the rocks.

Whether people are famous or total strangers doesn't make a difference to me. Everyone feels, everyone strives for happiness, and everyone matters. That's more than enough reason for me to care. As for how long life lasts... that doesn't bother me. I live my life my way, I'm satisfied, and I have zero regrets. Sure, there are still things I need to sort out in my own life, but hey, I'm enjoying the process.🙂
I know most people would jump to that conclusion, but seriously, this isn't about an ego trip or some "savior complex." You've gotta do something with your life, and so far, this is just what works for me. I'm not looking for some deep, philosophical meaning in it all. I learn something, I share something. I make someone smile, and someone smiles back at me. There are good days and there are rough ones, but overall, this is what I love doing more than anything else. Probably because I've always been pretty empathetic toward others. Maybe it's the love for a challenge, or just liking the interaction... I don't even know myself.

And for the most part—like 95% of the time—I am giving advice to people who actually want it, but yeah, occasionally I just let loose and start typing, regardless of the circumstances.

Can people survive without help? Of course they can. Deep down, everyone has their own inner compass and mental strength. The question is how fast they'll get there and how much unnecessary suffering they'll have to endure along the way. Most of the time, we're talking about people who have spent years being torn down by someone or something, which just guts their self-esteem. So, in my book, it doesn't hurt to lend a hand and help them take those first few steps toward what they actually want.

I don't know if you really caught my drift, but it doesn't matter. I'm equally committed to embracing and experiencing every emotion that comes naturally. I'm talking about the thoughts that happen before and after, and the emotional fallout that follows.

Personally, I'm really glad when someone speaks from the heart like that—saying they don't regret anything and would do it all again. Just keep in mind that your way of living doesn't work for everyone. What you're describing is like drifting down a white-water river without a paddle. For some, it's a thrilling ride straight to the destination; for others, they're just going to smash into the rocks.

Whether people are famous or total strangers doesn't make a difference to me. Everyone feels, everyone strives for happiness, and everyone matters. That's more than enough reason for me to care. As for how long life lasts... that doesn't bother me. I live my life my way, I'm satisfied, and I have zero regrets. Sure, there are still things I need to sort out in my own life, but hey, I'm enjoying the process.🙂
So you're telling me you're trying to help me because you haven't found anything better to do with your life? Honestly—thanks. I can't even tell you how much of a compliment that is. 😁

Nicholas Gonzalez8 said:

I know most people would jump to that conclusion, but seriously, this isn't about an ego trip or some "savior complex." You've gotta do something with your life, and so far, this is just what works for me. I'm not looking for some deep, philosophical meaning in it all. I learn something, I share something. I make someone smile, and someone smiles back at me. There are good days and there are rough ones, but overall, this is what I love doing more than anything else. Probably because I've always been pretty empathetic toward others. Maybe it's the love for a challenge, or just liking the interaction... I don't even know myself.

And for the most part—like 95% of the time—I am giving advice to people who actually want it, but yeah, occasionally I just let loose and start typing, regardless of the circumstances.

Can people survive without help? Of course they can. Deep down, everyone has their own inner compass and mental strength. The question is how fast they'll get there and how much unnecessary suffering they'll have to endure along the way. Most of the time, we're talking about people who have spent years being torn down by someone or something, which just guts their self-esteem. So, in my book, it doesn't hurt to lend a hand and help them take those first few steps toward what they actually want.

I don't know if you really caught my drift, but it doesn't matter. I'm equally committed to embracing and experiencing every emotion that comes naturally. I'm talking about the thoughts that happen before and after, and the emotional fallout that follows.

Personally, I'm really glad when someone speaks from the heart like that—saying they don't regret anything and would do it all again. Just keep in mind that your way of living doesn't work for everyone. What you're describing is like drifting down a white-water river without a paddle. For some, it's a thrilling ride straight to the destination; for others, they're just going to smash into the rocks.

Whether people are famous or total strangers doesn't make a difference to me. Everyone feels, everyone strives for happiness, and everyone matters. That's more than enough reason for me to care. As for how long life lasts... that doesn't bother me. I live my life my way, I'm satisfied, and I have zero regrets. Sure, there are still things I need to sort out in my own life, but hey, I'm enjoying the process.🙂
I know most people would jump to that conclusion, but seriously, this isn't about an ego trip or some "savior complex." You've gotta do something with your life, and so far, this is just what works for me. I'm not looking for some deep, philosophical meaning in it all. I learn something, I share something. I make someone smile, and someone smiles back at me. There are good days and there are rough ones, but overall, this is what I love doing more than anything else. Probably because I've always been pretty empathetic toward others. Maybe it's the love for a challenge, or just liking the interaction... I don't even know myself.

And for the most part—like 95% of the time—I am giving advice to people who actually want it, but yeah, occasionally I just let loose and start typing, regardless of the circumstances.

Can people survive without help? Of course they can. Deep down, everyone has their own inner compass and mental strength. The question is how fast they'll get there and how much unnecessary suffering they'll have to endure along the way. Most of the time, we're talking about people who have spent years being torn down by someone or something, which just guts their self-esteem. So, in my book, it doesn't hurt to lend a hand and help them take those first few steps toward what they actually want.

I don't know if you really caught my drift, but it doesn't matter. I'm equally committed to embracing and experiencing every emotion that comes naturally. I'm talking about the thoughts that happen before and after, and the emotional fallout that follows.

Personally, I'm really glad when someone speaks from the heart like that—saying they don't regret anything and would do it all again. Just keep in mind that your way of living doesn't work for everyone. What you're describing is like drifting down a white-water river without a paddle. For some, it's a thrilling ride straight to the destination; for others, they're just going to smash into the rocks.

Whether people are famous or total strangers doesn't make a difference to me. Everyone feels, everyone strives for happiness, and everyone matters. That's more than enough reason for me to care. As for how long life lasts... that doesn't bother me. I live my life my way, I'm satisfied, and I have zero regrets. Sure, there are still things I need to sort out in my own life, but hey, I'm enjoying the process.🙂
Yeah, there were some pretty sketchy descents down that wild canyon—haven't broken anything yet, though. Honestly, I feel stupid even dwelling on it. There’s too much left on my bucket list to waste time crying over stuff that's already done. No point dragging the past around when I've got actual goals to hit. Not wasting my energy on it. 🙂

Look, I don't get what you guys are actually saying about thoughts—
I’m talking about the thoughts you have leading up to it—and the ones right after—plus that whole emotional rollercoaster that follows.

Emotions aren't just random feelings—they're reactions to something REAL. They’re signals, sure, but they’re also the fuel you need to actually take action. For me, pairing thought with emotion was never the issue—that part is easy. You use your head to sort through the mess, spot the problem, scan for obstacles or openings, and weigh your strengths against your weaknesses. That's how you build a strategy. My focus is always on the reality sitting right in front of my face. When you're in the middle of white-water rafting down a massive river, digging around in your own head about what you felt before or after the rush is just pointless. It’s unproductive, and frankly, it's a waste of time. 🙂