Posts by steelmarlin19

Paul Jones7 said:I suppose the real crux of the matter is whether this whole "illusion" thing refers to how we perceive the world versus what reality actually is—you know, the gap between sensory input and actual truth. It's more about how we interpret what we feel and react to, rather than just asking if consciousness itself exists as a standalone thing.

Unless, of course, you're diving into that whole "eternal" debate—whether free will and consciousness are even real, or if they're just side effects of some incredibly complex, deterministic biological programming.

But honestly, that’s one of those questions where you aren't going to find a definitive answer in a textbook or from a scientist. I think it's more about deciding where you stand personally. Once you've made a choice, then you kind of test that belief against your own life to see if it actually holds water.

And at the end of the day... does it even matter? Whether it's an illusion or the hard truth, isn't the point just to explore everything it has to offer? Either way, I've always felt like the ocean is a hell of a lot deeper than the little cup we're trying to scoop it up with—and, if experience is anything to go by, we're bound to realize that eventually.

Our perceptions might be an illusion—but life itself? Not a chance.

An illusion is something that simply isn't there.

If you exist, if I exist, if humanity exists, and if the universe exists—then that existence can't be an illusion.

In that case, the illusion would be the exact opposite—it would be the absence of everything I just mentioned.

So, we're here. 100%👍

Anthony Robinson10 said:Are we just an illusion created by our brains, perhaps serving as a small part of some much larger whole?

If we’re just an illusion, then our brain is an illusion too—since it's part of our physical body.

That would make us an illusion of an illusion!

But honestly, that doesn't even track—if an illusion is something that isn't actually real, then we'd basically be an illusion of something that doesn't exist at all.

So, the real takeaway has to be that we AREN'T anyone's illusion—we're just as real as the world around us.

Cheers! ☕

joe enter said:Only believers have this kind of shallow rudeness based on lies—since religion doesn't even bother with assumptions, they just "KNOW" how the world started because their holy books claim God made it all.

Science is about what’s proven, not what’s guessed—and it’s a proven fact that the Big Bang happened and the universe is expanding! But the fact that believers don't get science—thinking it claims the world just popped into existence via some "bing-beng"—proves they don't need science at all when they've already been handed all these "truths" that they're supposed to accept with their "hearts" instead of using their brains or conscience.

Your comparison between science and religion is honestly laughable—science actually backs up its claims with evidence, and if scientists mess up, they toss those theories out to keep researching and learning so we can find new truths, just like we always have.
Religion, on the other hand, has zero evidence for its claims; it just relies on dogmas where hallucinations or psychotic assumptions are presented as truth—basically saying God made the world just because He said so, without any explanation or proof.

You can absolutely win this whole "religious vs. non-religious" conflict—back during the Enlightenment 200 years ago, people finally woke up; when lightning strikes now, they don't think it's God's wrath, they know it's an electrical discharge! And you need school for that—you need to learn science, which is exactly what you're equating to religion.

Religious folks can only "win" this conflict through force and nothing else—and if they don't have force to guide them right now, they just plug their ears because they can't handle any truth that doesn't come from religion or God. That so-called "divine truth" lacks evidence and rests on lies—and you can only defend a lie with force, because liars and fools don't care about science or reality; they only care about feeding their own egos, which are built on the fear of death—without imagination and hallucinations (aka lies and faith in something made up), they can't grasp anything else.

Anyway, let's not argue too much.

Since you're claiming the world started with the Big Bang and that science proved it, then it shouldn't be too hard for you to answer this one simple question:

"How did the world start with the Big Bang? Like, how did space and time actually emerge from the singularity of the Big Bang?"

Here you go!

Try explaining it in your own words without just dropping links, okay? 🍿

Gerald Hill said:Regarding those who oppose procreation, I am curious to hear your thoughts. What is your perspective on them, and are there any such individuals within this group? Some advocate for this philosophical stance by viewing life as inherently harsh and devoid of value, often citing the fact that Earth's resources are finite. Do you believe antinatalism is a rational viewpoint, or do you consider it to be unnatural and irrational?

Look, if we're only born for THIS single lifetime, then I totally get why some people decide to skip having children altogether.

I mean, what's the point? To watch a world where there's way more darkness than light?

But—and this is a big but—if this life isn't everything, if there's an "afterlife" waiting, and if that place is completely free of suffering, then having kids makes total sense—and maybe even more than one!

In that case, the very kids you love (and who love you back!) will give you the strength you need to live forever. Because honestly, even eternity WON'T be enough time to show them how much you care.

Love is something you express every single second—you'll never reach a point where you look at the people you love and say, "Ugh, you're annoying, I don't want to see you anymore." Not if you truly love them, anyway! That’s why I always say that ONLY love can make a person truly, eternally happy. 👍

Benjamin Taylor6 said:If a person fails to recognize the actual cause and purpose, they’ll just make one up on the spot—and then convince themselves it’s the truth, which is quite a way to soothe the ego, isn't it?
😲😁

Where did such an intellect come from for Tesla? Was it from God? Or was it simply a matter of being born that way by pure chance?

Do you really think someone could reach the massive heights Tesla reached—way ahead of his era—just by sheer luck?

Even if we call it "luck"—meaning it happened by accident—the real question is HOW chance itself DECIDES which person gets certain talents while others don't.

It’s pretty obvious that this "chance" is actually MAKING decisions about who receives what. And that's exactly what intelligence does! So, we definitely shouldn't try to phase out intelligence—in fact, we need MORE power from those who were gifted far more than the average person.🍿

Grace Diaz86 said:There are many who claim the title, but so few who truly earn it.

They’re rare—but they ARE out there!

And that’s what matters.

Best, ☕

Michael Gonzalez77 said:I see your point, but—if we go by that logic, then Hitler is just as "chosen" as Gandhi. And if we look at it through a spectrum where influence isn't the only metric, then every single one of us is chosen to play the exact role we're currently in.

A person's life is really just a role. It's limited by time, much like an actor plays many different parts throughout their career, adjusting those roles to reach a final goal: liberating their consciousness from the work in this "theater of life."🙂 This isn't just some theory to me; it's something I feel deeply, based on my own awareness of the "role" I'm playing right now.

We are all carrying out the will of God.

Whether they are the ones "chosen" above everyone else or people with tiny, insignificant parts to play.

And we all have to see them through.🙂

Michael Gonzalez77 said:I'm not talking about people who just claim to be enlightened; I mean those who truly ARE. Nikola Tesla wasn't just "enlightened"—he was fully realized. You might be confusing the state of being with the people themselves, much like you'd confuse Einstein with Jesus.

Every single individual plays their part, whether it's small or specifically chosen. Even Hitler played his particular role in the Creation.

So, you were strictly talking about the spiritual side of things.

I was thinking more broadly about anyone "chosen" for any kind of human endeavor!

That’s why I included people I consider "chosen," even if they weren't necessarily spiritually "enlightened."

Michael Gonzalez77 said:Look around you. If you're actually capable of grasping the giants of history you keep listing, then spotting a living enlightened soul—or at least one who shows up in the public eye—shouldn't be such a struggle for you.

Well, I actually know a few "enlightened" folks right in my own backyard!

But when I was talking about those specific figures earlier, I meant the truly "chosen" ones—those world-shapers who influence all of humanity and whose names everyone knows.

There aren't many of them, but they are definitely OUT THERE.

That's the key part.

And we really ought to be learning from them!

I mean, wouldn't we love to actually know some real truths? Cheers! 🍿

Michael Gonzalez77 said:The truth is, those kinds of people still exist today.

Oh, really?

Got an address for one of them?

Maybe you've got mine?

Just kidding!

Best, 👍

Daniel Castillo11 said:I certainly didn't walk into this forum under the impression that I was going to come in here and bend the truth or reshape reality to suit my whims. I don't possess that kind of arrogance, nor, if I'm being perfectly honest, do I have any particular interest in playing such games.

I never actually suggested that there is such a thing as "special people" who possess more inherent value than the rest of us, nor did I ever imply that anyone should be viewed as less worthy because of any perceived shortcomings—be they physical or otherwise. It seems we’ve simply had a bit of a misunderstanding in how my words were interpreted.

You’ve certainly laid out a compelling argument there. If we follow your line of reasoning to its logical conclusion, an individual being "chosen" implies a conscious selection process—an intentional act carved out from among countless billions of life forms. Just try to wrap your head around the sheer magnitude of that decision; imagine the staggering complexity and the cosmic scale of the criteria required to make such a choice. Can one even begin to fathom a level of processing power or authority that vast? If we accept that something or someone has been selected, then it follows that the universe—or perhaps some conscious entity steering the ship—must possess a distinct preference. It suggests that at the very beginning, everything was placed within a specific metaphysical context or position. If geniuses are essentially gifted their brilliance by God, and if they are indeed "the chosen ones," then how exactly does that selection occur? What is the metric? Why wouldn't that same spark have been bestowed upon someone else instead? By your logic, if a person is truly chosen, they are stepping into a role akin to a messiah, tasked with steering the evolution of human society. And if that is the case, they would inherently hold a more significant, privileged station within the cosmos. But this leaves us with a profound question: among all the famous creators, inventors, and scientists we know, how could anyone possibly discern which ones were actually selected and which were simply lucky?

What should we make of those anonymous geniuses—those brilliant minds who simply never had the opportunity to step into the spotlight, or perhaps just couldn't fight the uphill battle to ensure their voices were actually heard? Because of that silence, we remain entirely unaware of them, and naturally, we don't go around labeling them as "special" or legendary. But if there truly exist individuals who have been hand-picked by God, yet they possess absolutely no influence over the trajectory of society, then one has to wonder: what exactly is their purpose? Since we are already drifting into the deep waters of discussing the concept of purpose itself, I find myself questioning why such greatness would exist without an audience.

Now, I don't mean to imply that there was any malice behind your reasoning—I truly believe you were just following a thread of thought—but if we were to strictly adhere to the logic you’re presenting, we run into a rather heavy philosophical dilemma. It suggests that every single human existence must possess an inherent purpose or a specific design, implying that people essentially "earn" the hand they are dealt in life. If we follow that path, one has to ask: what kind of merit could a child born with severe cognitive disabilities possibly have earned to justify such a struggle? Is that individual somehow responsible for their own condition, or is there a higher consciousness, perhaps even God, who holds the ultimate responsibility for how life is distributed? If we accept your premise, then we are forced to conclude that every instance of human suffering, along with every social injustice we witness, is ultimately the direct responsibility of a higher power from above.

There are certain individuals among us who possess truly extraordinary capabilities. Take, for instance, those on the autism spectrum—specifically those with Asperger's—who often demonstrate such remarkable cognitive prowess. Throughout history, we have seen many recorded as true geniuses, serving as a profound source of inspiration for much of humanity. One might wonder, how are such people "chosen"? Is there some higher design at play? In my view, the answer lies not in a preordained selection by some divine supervisor, but rather in a highly unique confluence of social and genetic factors. For a person to develop such a specific psychological profile, allowing them to dedicate themselves so intensely to their pursuits, there must be a precise foundation in place. It isn't something that simply falls from the sky; instead, it is the cumulative result of various circumstances, shaped by the interplay of natural and social forces, as well as the slow, steady hand of natural evolutionary selection.

Technically speaking, we stand at a threshold where we could potentially engineer a genius through genetic manipulation and eugenics. If that becomes our reality, it raises a rather profound question: can we still say a genius is someone chosen by God? It’s a heavy thought, isn't it? Imagine if we could essentially manufacture a figure like Nikola Tesla within the controlled environment of a laboratory, carefully selecting and stitching together specific genes to ensure they possess the exact cognitive traits and personality predispositions required for greatness. If we can bypass the slow, winding path of natural evolution to achieve such results, one has to wonder where the divine intention fits into the equation. Where does the hand of God reside when we start playing architect with the very blueprint of human brilliance?

Moving forward... look, I am certainly not suggesting that extraordinary or brilliant individuals don't exist. It is simply that I find myself at odds with your specific interpretation of what makes someone "special." Your entire perspective seems to hinge on the idea of purpose and intent. My contention, however, is that the cosmos and the natural world remain entirely indifferent to our frantic human attempts to manufacture meaning. The universe doesn't operate according to some pre-ordained master plan; rather, it functions through the fundamental laws of cause and effect—or, if you prefer the language of spiritualists, karma. This implies there is no need for a supernatural catalyst behind nature. Nature is perfectly sufficient unto itself; it is an ultra-complex, self-correcting, and self-regulating system that requires no external intervention to maintain its course.

How can you be so certain that this indifferent universe possesses any inherent meaning, purpose, or grand design specifically for humanity? What is a human being, truly, within this vast, unending expanse? I suspect you might be conflating a subjective sense of personal meaning—those individual reasons why one chooses to live—with a belief in an objective, absolute, and supernatural purpose.

This is how you see it:

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Your assertion that God does not exist—and frankly, since you don't even know who my God actually is, your claim is moot—is merely your own opinion. Since you lack any empirical evidence to support it, your viewpoint holds very little weight in a serious intellectual discussion.

I seem to recall you rambling about extraterrestrials elsewhere, for which you also possess zero proof, so... at the end of the day, we are simply never going to see eye to eye.

And since you insist that there are no "chosen" people, tell me: do we not have figures today like Buddha, Mozart, Einstein, Nikola Tesla, or Jesus Christ?

We certainly do. However, they aren't significant to the universe or to nature itself; they are significant only to human beings, who are perpetually searching for someone onto whom they can project their desires, needs, and comforts. Humans are, by their very nature, slaves to their impulses and social hierarchies. We are particularly prone to becoming subordinates to spiritual or religious authorities. Just because certain individuals stand out within human society does not mean they are indispensable or hold any greater importance within the natural order of things. In many cases, some of them were simply well-marketed. If it hadn't been for the aggressive evangelists and the religious fanatics tearing through the Roman Empire, no one would even know about Jesus. He would have remained a local story—something that, had newspapers existed back then, might have barely made it into two lines of some mediocre tabloid. Similarly, if corporations hadn't pushed and pressured Tesla to collaborate with businessmen and sociopaths, we wouldn't even recognize his name today. Everything ultimately depends on who you know, your social circle, how stubborn you are, and your ability to navigate the complexities of human society. But all of this happens through natural means—biological and social evolution—without any hint of magic involved.

Does Jesus Christ really have NO influence on this world? Just what kind of world are you living in? There are BILLIONS of people for whom He is the very meaning of life, and His words are read daily, not just in churches, if you must know.

Even Harry Potter has positively influenced millions of people. Should we build cathedrals and establish religions in his name too? Don't you see the absurdity in that logic? Furthermore, you are talking about a subjective sense of meaning—an individual's reason for existing. I am speaking about objective meaning. There is no objective meaning or purpose to life, nor is there any requirement for one to exist.

No, they weren't "chosen." It’s just a massive coincidence that they happened to possess exactly what none of us sitting here today have, and apparently, this just fell into their laps like some sort of cosmic accident without any underlying cause. Honestly, it's a rather "brilliant" bit of logic if you think about it. Best, 🙂

Of course it's a coincidence. You see, without the human mind to interpret things, there are no gods, no inherent meanings, and certainly no grand intentions. If you strip humanity out of the equation, it becomes quite clear that nature itself possesses neither a personality nor a consciousness; we are simply the ones projecting those qualities onto it. Even in our everyday American vernacular, we often say things like "nature intended it this way," as if the wilderness actually harbors a conscious will. In reality, that's just a linguistic shorthand—a convention of speech—that shouldn't be taken as a literal truth.

Look, you're entitled to your opinion, and that's totally fine.

But it's my right to think that you AREN'T right. Simple as that!

And you aren't right because NOT everyone can be a Mozart, or a Buddha, or a Nikola Tesla, or an Einstein—and certainly not a Jesus Christ.

To be one of those, you need "knowledge" that is far "older" and "more advanced" than us humans—believe it or not. Even Nikola Tesla admitted that none of his inventions were truly his own; he claimed he received everything from the "core of all knowledge" that exists in the universe (and even beyond it—if you ask me!).

I assume Tesla knew best how he arrived at his inventions—unless you think you know better than he did, right? Tesla is one of the "chosen," that's a guarantee. I am one hundred percent sure of that! But hey, I'm not forcing you to believe it. Not at all! ☕

Daniel Castillo11 said:Your God doesn't exist, and neither does any other, so there is nothing to choose from. 🙂

There is no selection process, and there is no universal, objective purpose. Certainly, a person can be exceptional, unique, possessing a specific set of abilities, but no one facilitated or granted that to them. Regarding conscious intent, one might say it "fell from the sky" almost literally. Behavior and development within the natural world are dictated by complex mathematical algorithms. No matter how intricate those algorithms may be, these clever, complex systems do not possess a sense of value, nor do they make choices in the human sense of the word. Everything we possess has been acquired through natural means—via natural and social selection—and if it hasn't, then it is unnatural, which is to say, impossible. What determines whether something is natural or not is simple: if it obeys the physical laws just like everything else, from the smallest bosons to the largest galaxy clusters and potential universes, then it exists within the chain of cause and effect—within the natural laws of the cosmos. If it doesn't, if it breaks that order through some sort of "miracle," then we are talking about divine intervention, which sounds more like a story out of Harry Potter.

Well, I suppose I am just "tilting at windmills" here. On this subforum, 99.99% of people subscribe to a teleological view of meaning. 🙂

While you argue that "uniqueness" isn't an individual achievement but rather the work of gods or God, I would argue that it belongs to absolutely no one. Nature possesses no intention, nor does it have a human character. Anything a person claims about nature outside of objective observation is, at best, speculation, and at worst, anthropomorphism—projecting human traits onto the natural world.

Your interpretation inevitably introduces a kind of Platonic, aristocratic chauvinism; the idea that certain special people are inherently better than others, granting them a right to privileged status in society. It is this very logic that has, for millennia, upheld the "sanctity" of religious institutions and individuals, allowing them to exert authority over others.

"Try to invent something 'genius' that someone else hasn't." What kind of nonsense is that? What even defines "genius"? By your logic, every creator is necessarily superior and more privileged than anyone else. Let's not forget that many of these individuals you hold up above the rest only achieved global recognition largely due to marketing—essentially, favorable social circumstances. If society hadn't stepped in to turn them into heroes, we wouldn't even know their names, and I suspect there are countless such individuals who simply weren't able to sell themselves well. How do you explain the existence of these "special" people whom God supposedly blessed, yet who have zero actual impact on the world or the course of history? And by what criteria are they "chosen"? Why are some more special or privileged than others? What about the geniuses who lacked the social climate, the funding, or the connections to break through and be noticed? In that case, their uniqueness is functionally useless since it fails to influence the world. If we are going to follow that line of reasoning, anyway.

Certain types of introverted geniuses—those living with autism or Asperger's, for instance—possess specific cognitive strengths that seem to operate on a much higher frequency than the general population. However, we aren't just guessing at the reason behind this "uniqueness"; we actually understand the root cause. It all traces back to pure genetics. And when I say that, I don't mean a simple, straight line of inheritance from parent to child, but rather the complex reality of specific genes propagating through the population via mathematical logarithms and shifting probabilities. In this light, these extraordinary abilities aren't some mystical gifts; they are essentially the byproduct of evolutionary processes that weren't designed, orchestrated, or even intended by any higher power.

If that's the case, how are we supposed to view individuals dealing with intellectual disabilities or those with a hereditary predisposition toward psychosis and schizophrenia? Are we to suggest they possess less inherent value, or perhaps imply they somehow earned their circumstances?

Look, I’m not going to go point-by-point through everything you said—let's just keep it brief! First off—everyone is entitled to THEIR own opinion—and that goes for you, me, and every single person out there—so opinions don't have to match, and honestly, having a bunch of different perspectives on the SAME topic is actually better!

I never once said there are "special people" who are MORE valuable than everyone else, nor did I imply anyone is worth less because of any kind of deficiency—whether physical or otherwise—so we clearly had a bit of a misunderstanding there!

The whole point here is whether "chosen" people exist—meaning those gifted individuals with abilities far beyond the average person—and my stance is that I am absolutely convinced such people DO exist.

Your claim that God doesn't exist—which, by the way, is just your take (and you don't even know who my God actually is!)—is purely YOUR opinion without any actual proof, so it doesn't really carry much weight in a serious discussion.

And if you're insisting that "chosen" people DON'T exist, then what happened to legends like Buddha, Mozart, Einstein, Nikola Tesla, or Jesus Christ? They're gone, right?

I mean, does Jesus really have NO impact on this world? Seriously, what world are you living in? There are BILLIONS of people for whom He is the very MEANING of life, and His words are read every single day—not just in church, just so you know!

So, according to you, they weren't "chosen"—they just HAPPENED to possess qualities that none of us today have, and it just fell into their laps "from Mars" without any cause, just out of thin air. Truly "brilliant" logic there! Cheers! 🙂

Daniel Castillo11 said:There aren't any choices to be made here because there is no such thing as choice. If an individual possesses a trait that others lack, it’s no different from one animal species having a biological capability that another simply doesn't; it isn't a matter of merit, but rather a stroke of blind chance. One can see the same logic applied to social standing. Some people are born with the temperament of a fighter, while others are naturally passive or possess entirely different dispositions—none of this is earned or selected through will.

If we were actually making conscious choices, we would essentially be breaking the natural chain of cause and effect. Think about it: could you truly make a decision right this second that would retroactively alter the conditions and consequences of the past moments that led you to this very instant? To do so, one would have to exist above nature and act from a position outside of the natural order, which just isn't possible. Things simply unfold; they don't require some grand reason or inherent purpose to happen.

Even those self-proclaimed enlightened gurus are really just individuals who happen to possess a certain subtle narcissism, a silver tongue, and just enough charisma to stand out and convince people of their uniqueness. Their "specialness" is nothing more than their capacity to influence others, and even that isn't a divine gift—it's just a specific part of their psychological makeup.

Well, I say some people *are* chosen.

Go ahead—try to come up with something "genius" yourself if you think it's that easy, just so everyone knows who you are!

If someone isn't "chosen" for a specific path, they simply won't ever achieve it.

That implies there's something beyond nature—something that determines these "talents"—and we can call it God or whatever you like, but these "God-given gifts" definitely exist, since it's nearly impossible for a human to stumble upon any real talent all on their own.

We're born with our talents and we die with them—it's not our achievement, and it's certainly not the fault of a random nature that's just stumbling along. That's just my take on it. Cheers! ☕

mistymoose12 said:Intuition—I follow my Heart, and it tells me it's true. I've put my Mind-Brain in a subordinate position, so now it's just an assistant, not the lead player. The Mind is a tricky player... always hunting for evidence, over-analyzing, spinning scenarios, denying things. The Mind asks, "How do you know God exists? Can you prove it?" I don't feel the need to prove anything. I just feel it. When I connect with Mother Earth and Father Sky-Sun, my whole body vibrates with energy and unconditional love. My Heart is my guide, not my Mind—and that is the KEY. By moving from the Mind to the heart, our lives enter a different Higher Dimension. That’s the leap everyone talks about. Can it be proven? I don't know. I don't waste my energy on that. Like I said, the Mind is just my assistant, while I follow my Heart and it shows me the WAY. Wishing you all the best on yours...🎉

If you're happy, then hey, fine by me.

Personally, I wouldn't trust anyone 100%—not even my own heart.

Because even your heart can trick you. Guarantee it! ☕

mistymoose12 said:Look, everyone’s entitled to their own opinion—and I respect that. But I’m an old soul, seasoned by more life and experience than most... It took me over half a century to reach this level of understanding, and frankly, I'm still learning...🤣Greetings to you as well...

Fair enough!

And hey, I respect your perspective too—really, I do.

But I've gotta ask—how can you be so sure your "Self" actually lived through past lives?

What if it's just some kind of illusion triggered by... well, who knows what kind of mental stimuli?

For all we know, could this actually be your first time around? 🤔

mistymoose12 said:Actually, we do decide—and long before we even reincarnate. We pick our bodies, our intellect, our strengths, and our flaws; those are the core building blocks of life. Our main priority is the spiritual evolution of our soul, so we seek out specific experiences to elevate ourselves spiritually—provided we navigate them according to God's path.
Any kind of competitive mindset—don't take this as an insult, I respect your view—is toxic. Why would anyone be "better" or "worse"? We are all born with that same spark of God's Love. It's like when Crystal Children sing; how do you pick one winner? They all sing from the soul. Every single performance is world-class—absolutely soul-stirring. So why label someone a loser or a winner? And who gives anyone the right to judge, when God loves us all equally? We all have a talent—a purpose for being here. It would be better if we just remembered that... and discovered who we truly are.

I wouldn't agree with you—not if we were making all these major life decisions ourselves, especially the big stuff I won't even list right now.

As far as I'm concerned, this is my first life.

One hundred percent.

What about you?

I hope you'll give me an honest answer. Cheers! ☕

mistymoose12 said:I don't believe in "lucky" or "unlucky" circumstances. Coincidence doesn't exist. We create everything ourselves—it's just that most people aren't even aware of it. We all have access to universal knowledge. All information from the past and the future (time isn't even a thing in that realm) is available to us. It's up to us to elevate ourselves spiritually and open our internal screens to receive the information we need. These techniques are being taught extensively in Russia right now (by Dr. Grabovoi and Dr. Petrov), and soon there will be Drunvalo's school in Sedona, USA. A person doesn't need to be a genius or highly educated to solve profound problems. However, to tap into that Field of Knowledge, one must be HIGHLY SPIRITUALLY ELEVATED—which is the key to opening those internal screens and connecting with universal knowledge. And it's vital that whatever info we pull from that Field is used for the Greater Good.😉

That's fair.

But look—if you actually want to be one of the best at something, maybe even the absolute best, you've got to be gifted with that specific talent—and we don't get to pick that part!

Just my two cents! ☕

hollowpuma762 said:Ideas exist on a non-physical plane as pure forms—things a receptive mind eventually picks up on and recognizes.
How exactly those ideas are "tuned in" is the real mystery.

The brain acts as a metaphysical receiver (among other things), picking up various signals broadcast from all sorts of places—from other people and the visible biosphere all the way up to higher, unseen realms.

The ideas we humans stumble upon have actually been "realized" long ago.

We can't truly discover anything new that hasn't already been uncovered before.

That's why these ideas are "given" to certain people—and we end up thinking they're somehow special, labeling them "geniuses."

It's the exact same deal with talent.

Same story! Some people become famous because of it while others don't—that's just how it goes. Cheers! ☕

Robert Jones4 said:Sometimes you just need a bit of luck on your side... I know people with incredible voices who never made it as singers because the timing was never right, while someone like Avril Lavigne makes a fortune. It’s the same with science or innovation. Success in any field really comes down to that mix of hard work and pure chance...
Since we're talking about Tesla, he was someone who dedicated his entire existence solely to science. It makes you wonder how much one would sacrifice—family, fun, luxury, or social life—just to move humanity forward? He had an extraordinary intellect and knew exactly how to channel all that energy into his work without letting it scatter. While Tesla was a genius, Einstein was born at just the right moment, and his success was heavily influenced by Mileva Marić, who lived constantly in his shadow back then, given how limited opportunities were for women in science. They met when he was 17 and she was 21. I've read several articles suggesting he might not have been nearly as successful without her help with his ideas and research... Then you look at guys like Gates or Zuckerberg, who essentially took existing ideas and turned them into empires, yet they're hailed as geniuses. It's all so relative...

I'm pretty much on board with everything you wrote.

Circumstances can be a total GAME CHANGER for success or failure sometimes.

But if you just don't have the TALENT—which is something you're born with—then even the best circumstances in the world won't help you achieve greatness. That's just my take! Cheers ☕

Michael Gonzalez77 said:The thing is, his insights didn't come from a limited human mind that BELIEVES the universe is 13.7 billion years old because of the Big Bang. Instead, he pulled his patents from his "mental laboratory." He would perfect everything "there" first, and once they worked perfectly in his mind, he’d simply say, "Hey, build this exactly like this," and his assistant would construct the asynchronous motor and everything else, which worked flawlessly on the first try.

"If science spends just 10 years focusing on non-physical (spiritual, paranormal) phenomena, it will advance more than it has in its entire century of existence." ~ N. T.

There's a reason people try to pass this off as something "classical" or ordinary—how else are they supposed to clear away such a massive cloud of confusion? 🤔

That message from Nikola Tesla is pretty much a wake-up call for all the materialists out there!

The man was arguably the greatest inventor ever—and he didn't even brag about himself! Instead, he basically "honored" the higher power that allowed him to achieve greatness.

But hey, obviously not everyone is going to get that—that's just life. Cheers, 👍