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William Miller83 said:There isn't much to be done here, because this isn't a matter for entrepreneurs or entrepreneurship in general. There is no reward, no icing on the cake, no prize. In fact, there isn't even a slice of cake to expect. There is only the burden of realization and self-knowledge, which provides some symbolic hints and half-answers to eternal questions.
I am usually prompted to start threads by various alkaloids I consume and the asymmetrical neural connections that flash during states of total intoxication, chemical brain imbalances, and so on.
So, drug addiction, alcoholism, perversion, etc.—those are my motivators if you insist. Though they have nothing to do with the topic.
The topic is the mystery of existence, of persistence, the mystery of how subtle forms somehow find their way into a living, biological body.
Maria Robinson2 said:Weighing pros against cons rarely leads to anything particularly productive.
In fact, I suspect most people can't even tell the difference between the two to begin with.
If that's the case—well, it’s just confusion, I guess.
Lawrence Torres56 said:It's actually a spiritual advantage because:
1. You're giving them the chance to finally deal with whatever issue
brought them to tears in the first place, instead of drowning them even deeper in
that pit with some fake, saccharine sympathy...
2. Because you're smart enough to know you can't do a damn thing for them if they don't
actually want help themselves.
3. Because you have zero desire to meddle in someone else's business or feed off
their misery for your own ego.
Paul Jones7 said:It’s almost like you’re operating from this assumption—this idea that you’ve already crossed the finish line and that’s just that.
But what if it isn't?
Paul Jones7 said:I mean, when it comes to setting goals, you really ought to be clear about what the actual goal is
but then there's spirituality—where what you’re actually aiming for is more like a visualization, sort of an imagined picture of what it feels like once you finally arrive
or maybe we aren't even talking about spirituality at all, but just the practical stuff, like self-help and things like that
Paul Jones7 said:So, what is anyone actually looking for here?
Is it about reaching the destination, or is it really just about the walk itself?
Paul Jones7 said:just as if 🙂 😁
so now, we're saying our own desires are the problem?
or maybe they're just some broken part of who we are...
Paul Jones7 said:on the flip side, if it weren't for desire, we wouldn't even be in this position to begin with.
being desireless is kind of a paradox, I guess. if someone decides to renounce all desire, you have to wonder—is their actual desire to be desireless? 😉
to my mind, it seems impossible to separate individuality from desire. if any sense of "self" exists at all—not even getting into whether that self is real or just an illusion—then naturally, desires act as the engine for that "I."
even someone who makes themselves available to others—I mean, didn't that whole thing start from their own internal desire to be helpful?
I don't think the problem lies with desire itself... it's more about how stupid certain desires can be. 😛
and those stupid desires usually stem from the stupider parts of us—I'm mostly just speaking from my own messy experience here. 😛 🙂
Paul Jones7 said:So, what kind of constant are we even talking about when it comes to spirituality these days?
electrictinker26 said:Everything is going fine on my end; just riding the usual highs and lows... 😵
Tyler Williams80 said:Alright, look, this whole thread has branched out into so many different directions—I’ve gone through every single post, and honestly, I’m still sitting here chewing on what you guys were actually trying to get at. I’m trying to figure out if any of this stuff even matters to me, like, is this information actually useful? Right now, I’ve been meditating for less than a week—just doing about thirty minutes a day, nothing fancy, no background music or weird rituals or anything. Maybe it’s just a placebo effect (if that thing even exists, haha), but I feel like my thoughts are more organized and my focus is definitely sharper. I’m gonna keep at it and see where this journey takes me 🤔
Carl Rivera43 said:It honestly weighs on me when I read or hear news delivered in such a gloomy, heavy-handed style. I try not to dwell on it too much; I usually just skim through the headlines and don't get bogged down in the details, unless it’s something massive happening globally that actually requires me to stay informed.
Well, I suppose those traces of everything you read and hear still linger somewhere inside. But hey, isn't it good news that I'm actually managing to train my brain to lean toward more positive vibes?
Music is an absolute lifesaver for me. Lately, I've been sticking to lighter tunes, and they really help me pull myself out of that gray funk I occasionally fall into when I dive too deep into certain topics.
At the end of the day, you have to remember that everything is fleeting. The real focus should be on the present—just trying to squeeze every bit of good out of right now. And if things aren't going well? Well, at least you leave behind some kind of mark showing that, once upon a time, you were making it happen.
mellowdrifter9 said:Transition periods seem to be unfolding all around us constantly. We see it in the shifting seasons—summer giving way to autumn, autumn turning into winter, and winter leading into spring. It’s even happening within our daily cycles, moving from the depths of night into the dawn and eventually into the morning. I suppose it's just the natural rhythm of things, isn't it?
People seem to rely on transitional terminology quite heavily as a way to try and describe or present certain concepts. I suppose you see this kind of language being tossed around constantly in the literature that’s been circulating over the last few decades. However, it feels like the term New Age has been more exhausted than almost any other label—except, perhaps, by those calling themselves "spiritualists."
During my meditation sessions, I often find myself experiencing various situations, vivid imagery, or sudden messages. There are moments when I truly feel as though one of these beings is attempting to initiate a reconnection with me. When I can manage to carve out some quiet time to relax through specific exercises or deep meditation, I try my best to establish a line of communication. It isn't always successful, though; I suppose that’s because I am a busy person with a full life and plenty of responsibilities to attend to. There have even been times when I’ve fallen asleep mid-meditation—perhaps because I was simply exhausted and the energy felt so powerful that my body just gave in. Sometimes these messages arrive through visual imagery, and other times they manifest within my dreams, but I must admit that by morning, about half of it tends to slip away. That might be why certain messages seem to repeat themselves. If I am ever unable to dedicate the necessary time to receive what is being sent, I simply offer my gratitude and ask if we might postpone the connection for another time.
It doesn't seem like they're constantly hovering over me anymore, nor am I being bombarded by messages pouring in from the spirit world... at least, I don't think so.
I suppose some messages did surface during guided meditations, though they were mostly quite brief—perhaps just quick notifications, sudden directions, or short answers to specific questions.
I believe that becoming a guide is something achieved through dedicated work on oneself. Establishing communication with the spirit world isn't an overnight occurrence; rather, it seems to happen gradually. It involves raising one's vibration and clearing away heavy, negative energies. I guess it also requires steadying the mind, building genuine self-confidence, and sharpening the senses. Ultimately, it’s about strengthening intuition through deep, internal transformation.
Nothing truly significant happens overnight; I suppose it’s only through continuous, dedicated effort that we actually see real results.
Persistence, courage, and a genuine willingness to evolve—these are what truly matter. It takes real strength to take your flaws and somehow transform them into virtues, or to face your own thoughts and deepest fears head-on, meeting your very spirit in the process. I suppose there comes a point where one must be prepared to sacrifice everything they have ever achieved. Perhaps we even have to cast aside everything we currently are, just to become something else—something new, something higher, and ultimately, something better.
So many people embark on this journey of being transformation, sparking deep changes and pushing everything inside them to finally surface. But then, when the moment actually arrives to face what has been unearthed... they get frightened and pull back. I suppose it happens because changing oneself is perhaps the most difficult task any of us will ever undertake. This is where things tend to fracture—that tension between the forces we’ve set in motion and our own internal resistance to letting go, to forgiving, or to facing the hard truths. It’s about confronting those darker parts of ourselves that have been buried so deep. And why does this happen? Well, I guess it’s because we fear losing control, and honestly, that can be a truly unsettling experience.
I suspect you all might be quite surprised to learn that God, the Source, the Divine Force... all of this is already known. Every single second of our lives—every fleeting thought, every desire, every action, every hope, even our anger, our stubbornness, or our defiance—it is all known to the Divine, to God, to the Source. Yet, despite everything, we remain held within that grace and love, perhaps because we are an intrinsic part of the Divine, just as the Divine is an inseparable part of us.
I believe there is a Divine plan for every single one of us, for every individual soul. I suppose that plan is designed so that no soul is ever left behind in their growth or their transformation... even if that process takes another 1,000 years, or perhaps an entire lifetime more. It seems to me they are always there to support us on this journey, offering exactly as much as we are truly ready to receive.
mellowdrifter9 said:The topic here is spiritual guides and the importance of cooperation.
I’m honestly not quite sure where everyone is headed with this discussion....
Let me offer my own experience as an example.
When I was undergoing my initiation to become a reiki master, Michael A. manifested to me. He introduced himself mentally, offered his greetings, and remained by my side throughout the entire rite. If he hadn't explicitly introduced himself, I might not have known who he was at all. I would have just been guessing. I called upon him along with other spiritual guides, and he responded, appearing before me and stating his name. I believe names exist for a reason, just as their manifestations do. The key is cooperation; the goal is precisely what many spiritualists seem to have forgotten: understanding why they are even here and what their true purpose is.
Perhaps that is why there is such discord within spirituality, and why there is so much imbalance, pain, suffering, and misfortune....
I don't think people realize just how powerful and capable they truly are, or the sheer strength that lies within them....
Think about the power held by 1,000 people uniting in meditation and prayer for peace. Imagine the energy that rises, the specific vibration created.... especially when that focus is directed toward healing, cleansing, or transformation. Now, imagine that intensity when the number grows from ten to a hundred, or a thousand times greater.
And that is assuming you have the support of beings from the spirit world....
No matter how long you have been masters, teachers, priests, wizards, or mages... there is still so much you likely do not yet know.
Why are you here, right now, in this specific time and place, facing these exact problems while possessing these hidden abilities and gifts deep inside you?....
Why are you present during this specific transitional period on planet Earth? What is your mission, your true purpose?!
What I am trying to convey is centered on cooperation. When you open yourself up enough to cooperate with beings from the spirit world, they manifest, they introduce themselves, and they work alongside you. They assist in your personal growth and help you fulfill your life's mission—provided you have actually recognized it and aligned yourself with it. If you haven't, they will help you find that way.
They are here for our sake, and their names are provided for our benefit, because we are still tethered to this dimension and often fail to perceive them in their true form.
How many of you have actually felt the energy of Christ?! And how many of you would even recognize Him if He appeared to you in a dream (or suddenly stood before you during meditation) to heal you and deliver answers to your prayers? Would you even know it was Him if He hadn't introduced Himself or given you His name???
Have you developed yourselves enough to recognize divine beings based solely on their energetic signature?
It is very rare—truly, incredibly few people—who are actually capable of doing that!
Scott Miller4 said:The idea that rich people are hollow shells while the poor are somehow more enlightened is just a tired, stupid cliché cooked up by some envious, broke chatterbox.
Sandra Morales brought up those wealthy folks who take their own lives because their existence feels empty... but I suspect suicides driven by crushing debt or the sheer misery of poverty are actually way more common.
In my opinion, having money—or lacking it—doesn't say anything about a person's soul, and it certainly isn't a basis for making broad generalizations. I guess the only thing you can really say is that people who build wealth through grit rather than inheritance tend to be more ambitious than those struggling at the bottom. Beyond that, there's not much else to generalize about.
Thomas Nelson25 said:spiritual emptiness calling you to hit the road?
So where's the payoff?
The less fortunate often lean on faith—heaven or some utopia—dreaming things up from the subconscious (think old-school vibes, like the Middle Ages here in the States)—but a truly spiritual person isn't swayed by surroundings. People are people, no matter where you land.
Real wealth just buys you free time—that's the whole point.
Larry Campbell said:Hello.
I am fully aware of what triggered my anxiety, but the physical symptoms didn't truly manifest until I was subjected to that unbearable level of pressure and stress; that was when everything finally boiled over.
Larry Campbell said:Hey everyone.
I’m not sure if there have been similar threads before, but if you’re willing to share your own experiences, I’d really appreciate it—it would help me out quite a bit..😉
The question is: how do you manage your struggles at work? And does anyone else deal with colleagues who are actually aware of your "situation"?
To give some context, my issues—mostly anxiety and panic attacks—actually started at my previous job. Back then, we were dealing with severe workplace harassment, but it was over a decade ago, long before people even knew what that term meant or talked about it. I stayed for a while longer, but eventually, life happened, I left that role, and ended up staying home to raise my child. After a four-year break, I finally landed a job last year working a seven-month contract. At first, it was a total disaster; I found myself taking Elon Musk almost every day before heading into the office. Surprisingly, it wasn't bad—everything felt different because I finally had peace and nobody was harassing me... but clearly, the trauma stuck around. Now, I'm feeling that same tension again just thinking about the job hunt and the prospect of starting all over from scratch once more...
Hopefully, you get what I'm getting at. That’s pretty much the gist of it.