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David Vaughn75 said:But man, what if life actually turned out way better if you just let someone else handle the tailoring?
David Vaughn75 said:I explain everything to you three different ways and you still come back with the same questions 🤦
It doesn't matter if the guy is a celebrity or a complete nobody—what matters is whether he actually lives out his own BS. Your soul can sniff out who's legit. Like, look at parents who tell their kid to stay away from sugar while they're sitting there devouring a donut; those people have zero credibility, so their words don't mean squat.
Quincy:The universe knows exactly what your intentions are, and it sends people your way based on that.
How can you even tell if someone has actually found enlightenment and isn't just lying to you or playing you? Is it based on how smooth they talk, or the peace and compassion they radiate, or maybe all those deep thoughts and that charismatic vibe? They could even be using an aggressive, persuasive style. Honestly, all of that can be rehearsed, especially if the person is a natural performer.
If you aren't looking for anything real and just want something to kill the boredom, that's exactly what you'll get—some con artist selling you smoke and mirrors.
But if you truly want to dedicate your entire life to God, the universe will send you a real teacher.
Quincy:Personally, I prefer the idea of surrendering to God over "enlightenment," mostly because I haven't got a clue what enlightenment even is.
What does "living out your enlightenment" actually look like in practice?
A Zen proverb 😁 says that before enlightenment, a man chops wood and carries water, and after enlightenment, he chops wood and carries water. You can't just watch someone and decide they're enlightened. In fact, they say only someone who's already reached that state can recognize it in someone else—though, by that point, they wouldn't really care anyway.
Someone who has surrendered is free from fear.
You can spot someone who has surrendered to God because they aren't out there trying to grab power over anyone else; their only real interest is helping other people find their own freedom.
bluemason3 said:
Joseph Bailey41 said:Duke Energy? 🤔
mellowbadger0 said:I concur
However, I would argue that experiencing depression due to spiritual matters is essentially a symptom of an inability to reconcile oneself with the harsh reality that life, illness, suffering, and pain often lack any inherent meaning. It is much like a group of idealistic reformers who yearn to reshape the world into something better, yet find themselves paralyzed because they cannot accept the world exactly as it exists right now.