Posts by Scott Brown6

Morgana, I can only echo exactly what you said in your opening post. Honestly, it’s the same story over here—I don't see anything there that actually needs changing.🙂

Honestly, all this talk about lasers sounds way too aggressive for my skin—not sure if it's actually healthy or just overkill

Your physical therapist will probably hand you a specific set of exercises to follow—besides that, I’d say yoga isn't a bad idea either.🙂

driftingraven122 said:Yes, well, I did say they exist. Intending to plant a seed just to watch something live and grow next to you—that's a good intention, I guess. My point is simply that most people aren't really aware that 'good intentions' aren't always as great as they seem at first glance.

Facts.

driftingraven122 said:A slightly longer thought.

I am not advocating for anarchy. A serial killer needs to serve their sentence. We live in a society where people will label them as "evil" and punish them accordingly.

And I have nothing against society being exactly what it is. In fact, I think it *ought* to be that way.

But then, looking at it from another angle—take a serial killer, for instance. They are essentially just a "tool," or rather, they're operating in a state of unconsciousness—if that's even the right word—unaware of where their thoughts originate. People who obsess over the concepts of good versus evil won't actually help a serial killer if they need assistance while in prison. Or, they'll demand the death penalty out of a desire for vengeance. That whole concept of revenge is really just a byproduct of the good vs. evil dichotomy.

Personally, I suspect they aren't fundamentally evil—actually, I’d argue they are fundamentally good, they just don't know what they're doing—and they need help too.

Or consider a pop star trying to boost album sales by "doing good" through charitable donations. Or a religious person performing humanitarian work while thinking, "I'll go to heaven because of this," or "this will ensure a better reincarnation."

I don't think those things ever end well. Those people are slaves to various constructs, including those unfortunate notions of good and evil.

I believe human instinct is always inherently good—in alignment with nature. I mean, someone who isn't shackled by all these different concepts will always act rightly. You can never truly know what lies behind "good intentions"—most people have ulterior motives, I suppose. My view is that good deeds shouldn't involve the typical mental gymnastics people perform; you should just do good simply because of who you are, not because it fits the definition of "good."

That’s why I maintain that good and evil don't exist—there is only what *is*, and what *is* is fundamentally good.

Alright, driftingraven122, now you're putting 'good intentions' in quotes... look, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, I'll give you that. But surely you'll admit that actual, genuine good intentions exist.🙂 Like, if you intend to plant a flower, so you go ahead and plant it, and then it actually grows...

driftingraven122 said:I suppose I agree—good and evil are just social constructs imposed upon us. In fact, whenever you actually intend to do something "good," it'll probably end up having some unintended negative consequence.

Of course, that logic falls apart if, say, a child is drowning. I imagine anyone would instinctively dive in to save them without giving a single thought to moral philosophy.

So, my take is that an action can only be truly good when the concepts of good and evil don't even exist yet. 😳

Are we talking about socially acceptable norms here? In Iran, if I recall correctly, chess is banned because it's viewed as "evil"—and since women can't see male doctors, they're stuck just describing symptoms to a man. Basically, social norms are built on whatever specific society decides is right or wrong at the time. What's considered wicked in one culture is totally fine in another. Though, yeah, those are pretty extreme examples. It sounds like you're leaning toward some kind of anarchy—just acting on pure instinct and calling it all "good." Or maybe I'm just misreading you again...
Good intentions aren't a guarantee of a good outcome, sure, but that doesn't mean they're useless. They're still necessary if you want to get anything right. 🙂

driftingraven122 said:Here is my take. ☕

There is no such thing as good or evil—period. A serial killer is merely a tool, and I suppose they aren't even aware of that. Naturally, society will label them an evil entity and pursue some form of punishment, which is fine, I guess, since society itself is just another tool—and most people aren't even conscious of that fact.

So, neither society nor the killer is doing evil, nor are they doing good.

I believe the only way a person can actually do "good"—though not the kind of "good" defined by these binary concepts—is to rid themselves of the notion of good and evil entirely, effectively "clearing" their mind.

Good is the same as evil, and frankly, neither one truly exists.

If you’re arguing that a serial killer is just some "tool" of fate or circumstance, then fine—by that logic, the guy who dives into a river to pull a drowning kid to safety is also just a tool. So, what’s the actual difference? How does one act count as a mere instrument while the other is something more?
If someone pulls some absolute garbage move and knows exactly what they're doing—then that’s not just a mistake, it's a choice. You can't call that a "tool" or an accident when there's full intent behind the mess.
Look, I’m not looking for a debate on this one. Period.
I get where you're coming from. Personally, I’d argue that our whole idea of good and evil is basically just a moving target—it all shifts depending on how much someone has actually leveled up their own consciousness. It's like that old saying: if you're standing halfway up a mountain, you're never going to see the full picture compared to the person at the summit. Perspective is everything.😉 )
And let’s be real—it just ramps up the level of accountability across the board. Everything becomes way more high-stakes—including... Regarding what we’re actually putting out there—Look, if you're just sitting around feeling hot and bored, go hit up the off-topic lounge instead of messing around in the evil threads. Seriously—don't do it unless you want everyone here to stop taking you seriously.

driftingraven122 said:Exactly. If there's good, then there's evil—and vice versa. But the thing is... they probably don't actually exist at all.

You’re playing some pretty dangerous games with definitions there, kid.

driftingraven122 said:True, I suppose. Though—and this is just my take—calling sitting in a cave a waste of time seems a bit much; it’s really just one way of doing things.

Exactly. Plus, what works for one person might be total garbage for someone else. That’s why there’s no magic formula for what people actually need.🙂

Brandon Hall88 said:😁
Not quite.
It all depends on whether you actually know how to frame a question. Whether you know who to direct it to. Or if you even understand the fundamental reason why you're asking in the first place... 🙂

Regards
Nirvaan (The greatest living Tantra master in the universe)

PS
A man starts repeating himself... and you know exactly who I'm talking about. 😉
At this point, it’s honestly just getting ridiculous.

I'm with you there. Only thing is, I'd swap the order around—make it 3, 1, 2.