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Nickname change (read first post!) in Forum Help! ·
Hey there. Would it be possible to change my handle to John, 🙂?

I'm not entirely sure. Personally, I don't think they look all that similar. But maybe check in with Tyndall, and if he gives the green light...
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Man, society, progress, and spirituality in Spirituality ·
Nancy Peterson3 said:Personally, I feel like that's all just fairy tales for kids—it seems to me people just use that talk to line their own pockets.😁

Sorry, but could someone please list the actual qualities of a "spiritual" person—in an everyday, real-world setting—that would make them any different from someone like me? How exactly is that person wealthier or happier, while I'm somehow left behind?

The obvious differences aren't there, but you have to look beneath or perhaps beyond the surface level constraints. That’s when the distinctions become apparent: how one views the world, their general approach to life, how they handle the "baggage" we all carry, and so on.
I didn't say you were unhappy, but there are certainly differences in worldview. As there are differences in how one defines happiness.
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Man, society, progress, and spirituality in Spirituality ·
Every Man carries an inherent desire for both material success and spiritual fulfillment.
The urge to accumulate stuff has been part of our DNA forever—everything from hoarding bones in a cave to chasing modern status symbols. But there’s a catch today: we tend to overlook what actually matters. We forget about spiritual wealth, which is the only thing capable of providing lasting happiness. In my view, that’s the only kind of prosperity truly worthy of the title.
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How to change your perspective? in Spirituality ·
wearyhawk83 said:Look, you're moving forward regardless—life is the journey, and the end is just the finish line.

What really matters is how you choose to move: the beauty of those steps, the rhythm you find, and the scenery you pass through. Whether you're gliding silently through meadows or making a bold connection between heaven and earth... honestly, it all just depends on what kind of song you're dancing to.

😢 The true destination is an even greater life. Living in love, and living alongside Love itself...
But one has to master the walk before they can truly learn to dance.
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How to change your perspective? in Spirituality ·
Tyler Diaz4 said:Prayer can be helpful at times. When I lived in the USA, attending church provided me with a sense of strength—there was a certain rhythm to everything that felt grounding. These days, however, the local church has become far too commercialized; I find little solace in such an institution.
In those moments, I prefer to escape to the woods to find peace. I seek solitude to clear my head, spending a day or two amidst the rustle of leaves and the sound of a bubbling creek.

There’s a significant distinction between praying and "pleading." You probably just had a slip of the tongue...

I don't mean to sound condescending, but I get where you're coming from. It's also important to realize one thing: you don't go to church for the other congregants, or your friends, or even the priest. You go strictly for yourself. You go because you feel a genuine need or desire to be there.
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How to change your perspective? in Spirituality ·
Sam Hayes said:Thanks so much; you all really are such wonderful people. 😍

It’s just your imagination...😁
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How to change your perspective? in Spirituality ·
Sam Hayes said:I’ve tried praying, I really have, but it just doesn't work for me—it just won't click... it isn't quite my thing. I wouldn't call myself an atheist or even an agnostic, per se; I guess I'm more of a free spirit. I've always had this strong dislike for people trying to force a religion on me or judging me just because I don't show up at a church pew. I especially can't stand the preaching from folks who act like their way—you know, the traditional Catholic route—is the one and only right path...

I've gone through the motions of prayer myself, but nothing comes of it. Have you ever thought about just talking? You know, just having a conversation from the heart. That's always worked for me.😁
(And look, I'm not trying to push any particular religious agenda here)😁
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What is power? in Spirituality ·

slymaker9 said:Some people are clearly natural talents. I honestly don't envy them much. 😳
I'm still working on it; once I figure out how to find that sweet spot, I'll let you know.🙂

I'm not entirely certain, but I believe that's what they call maturity. 🤔

Is there actually such a thing as a middle ground? Or have we simply reached a point where we’re finally self-aware enough—of ourselves and everyone else—to realize that the "middle" is just an illusion? 😢
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Short and Wise Parables from Ancient Cultures in Spirituality ·
A single falling tree makes more noise than an entire forest growing. There's an old proverb that says that, and honestly, it hits home quite often.
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Nickname change (read first post!) in Forum Help! ·
Charles Howard said:Could you please change my username from the current one to Charles Howard?
Just a minor adjustment... Thanks.

No.

😢 And why not? I realize we aren't supposed to add extra characters, but this is just about removing them... It would make things a lot simpler.
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Nickname change (read first post!) in Forum Help! ·
Could you please change my username from the current one to Charles Howard?
Just a minor adjustment... Thanks.

No.
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My connection keeps dropping in Forum Help! ·
If you're talking about those 503 and 504 errors, then the issue lies with the forum itself.
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Short and Wise Parables from Ancient Cultures in Spirituality ·
A few thoughts from the Native American tradition:
God provides food for every bird—He just doesn't toss it directly into their nests.
The land people walk upon isn't something that can be bought or sold.
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Short and Wise Parables from Ancient Cultures in Spirituality ·
Chris Morales23 said:I have to admit, I’m hardly an expert when it comes to Native American religions or traditional prayers, so I found this truly beautiful to read...

I like it because it highlights the scale of a person compared to God (or the Great Spirit, if you prefer)...
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Short and Wise Parables from Ancient Cultures in Spirituality ·
"Give children roots to hold them and wings to fly." A Sioux proverb

"Let my hands, filled with the dignity You have granted me, touch the things You have created.
Sharpen my ears to hear Your voice.
Grant me wisdom so that I may recognize the teachings You have secretly woven into every leaf and every stone.
I seek strength, not to surpass my brothers, but to conquer my greatest adversary—my own self!
Give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
Give me the courage to change the things I can.
And give me the wisdom to know the difference.
I do not pray to be shielded from danger, but to face it without fear.
I do not pray for my pain to end, but for a strong heart to overcome it.
I do not seek allies for life's battles, but rather to rely on my own inner strength.
I do not beg for salvation from fear, but for the hope to win my freedom." A Sioux prayer
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Why are atheism and agnosticism in the Religion PDF? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
hollowwolf9 said:It depends on the individual...

🙂 You've been hanging around this PDF for quite a while now and you're still dropping comments like that. Please don't tell me you're basing that on "experience"...😁
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Why are atheism and agnosticism in the Religion PDF? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
hollowwolf9 said:And certainly more 😉

😂 perhaps, but FUNNIER without a doubt!
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Why are atheism and agnosticism in the Religion PDF? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Roger Barrett2 said:What are atheism and agnosticism even doing on the Religion PDF?

They just make the PDF more colorful and interesting...😉
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