What is power?
in Spirituality ·
Real power? It’s basically just swimming upstream against the current when everyone else is drifting with it
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What exactly is the "ego"?
in Spirituality ·
"I" is what actually holds the freedom of choice.
We can't really talk about a true "I"—all we have is the version of "I" we think exists, and honestly, that perception shifts every single second.
We can't really talk about a true "I"—all we have is the version of "I" we think exists, and honestly, that perception shifts every single second.
Is it possible (and even desirable) to be in two places at once?
in Spirituality ·
Since linear time is basically just an illusion anyway, our soul is "present" in every single incarnation all at once—if that makes any sense
Psychotropic medication discussion thread
in Psychology & Therapy ·
Meds just make you gain weight and wreck your health—they mess up your bloodwork (like Lexapro) and totally kill your sex drive. Plus, once you try to get off stuff like Zyprexa, your sleep schedule is basically trashed
Honestly, screw the psychiatrist when they’re handing these out like candy without even checking if you actually need them
Honestly, screw the psychiatrist when they’re handing these out like candy without even checking if you actually need them
The 5 fundamental principles of karma
in Spirituality ·
Chris Lopez59 said:Karma versus dharma...
So, here’s how I see it: karma is basically that inherited destiny we carry over from previous lifetimes, where we’re essentially settling old debts based on past "sins." It’s like our roadmap was already drawn up before we even hit the ground in America. Dharma, on the other hand, is more about the cause-and-effect loop we create right now, in this life—that whole "you reap what you sow" kind of deal. Personally, I don't view karma as some cosmic punishment; I look at it more like a carefully negotiated script for our lives, designed to help our souls finally pass those big, messy tests we failed back in the day. I've never really bought into the idea of being punished just for the sake of it.
You ever hear that joke about why a guy puts pebbles in his shoe? Just so he enjoys taking them out later!
This crazy little program we're running through right now is nothing compared to what's coming next. 😉
The 5 fundamental principles of karma
in Spirituality ·
brightwalker12 said:Why is indifference such a bad thing? Since when does a hammer take pride in what the carpenter builds?
Because when people stay indifferent, they aren't stepping up to join God in the creation of the universe—they’re basically just breathing nothing into nothing.
The 5 fundamental principles of karma
in Spirituality ·
boldsailor32 said:In your previous post, you linked your life's fulfillment directly to whether or not you successfully enlighten another forum member. This isn't just about passing satisfaction.
"If I can enlighten even one forum member, my life is fulfilled."
Thank you. You indirectly gave me the answer I needed, and everything is much clearer now.
Look, I already gave you a super simple, low-effort answer—I honestly don't know what else to tell ya.🤷>
The 5 fundamental principles of karma
in Spirituality ·
rapidrider3 said:@James Kelly9—can you give me a list of what you’re reading lately?
We seem to be on the same wavelength, but I really don't feel like typing out a whole bibliography here. People are just too lazy to actually read, honestly. You try to lay out the truth and they just spit on you for it. So, I usually steer clear of those topics... but this one caught my eye.
I suspect there are plenty more principles out there, but at the end of the day, the most important thing is that a person loves God more than anything else in this world. Everything starts and ends right there.
In the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible, and the Quran, God tells people, "Leave everything behind and surrender only to Me."😉
The 5 fundamental principles of karma
in Spirituality ·
boldsailor32 said:I have to admit, I'm a bit confused...
You claim that if you enlighten even one person on this forum, your life is fulfilled.
Yet, you attach yourself to the results of your actions...
And according to your first point, as long as we are tied to the outcomes, we are just building more karma.
Does that mean you are sacrificing your own enlightenment just to enlighten others through your actions?
Or have you simply taken yourself far too seriously? 🤷
Listen, not being attached to the outcome doesn't mean I can't feel good when things go right. Not at all! Being totally detached or indifferent is a bad move. The point is—I shouldn't be obsessing over exactly how things play out or waiting around for a specific result, but hey, there's nothing wrong with feeling satisfied when you nail something. 😉
The 5 fundamental principles of karma
in Spirituality ·
Forget "good" or "bad" karma—that's old school. I prefer thinking in terms of abundance vs. scarcity. Whether you're loaded or broke, or whether you're surrounded by love or raised in a house full of hate, we’re all basically just learning the same lessons, just hitting different waypoints based on what we've been through before.
The ultimate spiritual endgame? Breaking free from karma altogether so we can level up our consciousness and move onto higher planes of existence.
And if you're wondering how to actually pull that off, Don Cactus has the roadmap:
1. As long as we're obsessing over the results of what we do, we're just stacking more karma on ourselves. We think we know who we are, so we act accordingly—but the outcome isn't ours to claim. That belongs to God.
2. Don't think "doing nothing" is a loophole. You still face consequences for inaction just as much as action. That whole "I'll just stay out of it" attitude won't save you from karma. Passivity is still a choice.
3. Leveling up means realizing we aren't in control of anything; instead, we let God guide us. Our job is to serve, not to play boss—because newsflash: nobody is the boss of anything. Sure, we might control our dog, but we're being controlled by our boss at work, our spouse, or our in-laws... and they're being controlled by someone else, and so on, forever. We didn't pick our parents or the country we were born in, and our kids don't get to pick either.
4. God isn't going to answer prayers for a jackpot at a Vegas casino or a sudden cure for an illness. If that happens, call it a coincidence. What God *does* answer are prayers for guidance on how to act right—if you're actually sincere about asking. Once we truly internalize that I AM love and I AM abundance (which, let's be real, is incredibly hard), we won't need anything else.
5. Most people we meet in this life are destined to cross paths again in future ones. Those who pushed us around? Well, we'll eventually settle the score, and vice versa. Forgiveness is the necessary leap to jump past karma, but here's the trick: you have to forgive yourself first. Thank yourself for that forgiveness, and *then* you can extend it to others.
Honestly, helping one person see through these illusions is worth way more than feeding a hundred hungry people halfway across the world. The wisdom you plant in a soul stays there forever—it's worth more than the 70 or 80 years we spend living this incarnation. If I can help even one person on this forum find some clarity, my life is totally fulfilled.
Anyway, that's the gist of it. 👍
The ultimate spiritual endgame? Breaking free from karma altogether so we can level up our consciousness and move onto higher planes of existence.
And if you're wondering how to actually pull that off, Don Cactus has the roadmap:
1. As long as we're obsessing over the results of what we do, we're just stacking more karma on ourselves. We think we know who we are, so we act accordingly—but the outcome isn't ours to claim. That belongs to God.
2. Don't think "doing nothing" is a loophole. You still face consequences for inaction just as much as action. That whole "I'll just stay out of it" attitude won't save you from karma. Passivity is still a choice.
3. Leveling up means realizing we aren't in control of anything; instead, we let God guide us. Our job is to serve, not to play boss—because newsflash: nobody is the boss of anything. Sure, we might control our dog, but we're being controlled by our boss at work, our spouse, or our in-laws... and they're being controlled by someone else, and so on, forever. We didn't pick our parents or the country we were born in, and our kids don't get to pick either.
4. God isn't going to answer prayers for a jackpot at a Vegas casino or a sudden cure for an illness. If that happens, call it a coincidence. What God *does* answer are prayers for guidance on how to act right—if you're actually sincere about asking. Once we truly internalize that I AM love and I AM abundance (which, let's be real, is incredibly hard), we won't need anything else.
5. Most people we meet in this life are destined to cross paths again in future ones. Those who pushed us around? Well, we'll eventually settle the score, and vice versa. Forgiveness is the necessary leap to jump past karma, but here's the trick: you have to forgive yourself first. Thank yourself for that forgiveness, and *then* you can extend it to others.
Honestly, helping one person see through these illusions is worth way more than feeding a hundred hungry people halfway across the world. The wisdom you plant in a soul stays there forever—it's worth more than the 70 or 80 years we spend living this incarnation. If I can help even one person on this forum find some clarity, my life is totally fulfilled.
Anyway, that's the gist of it. 👍