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The Great Zagor Temple of Compassion, Nonviolence, and Love.

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Participants Sandra Palmer10stormycobra90Dana Brooks3Anthony Rodriguez58Jack Harris3rustymaker5Jason Johnson4Brian Mendoza95Timothy Murphy7ambereagle642boldsailor32Richard Walker79placidharbor7slydriver17driftingraven122Amanda Roberts21steeleagle13jademarlin26mistyfox812driftingwolf45Rebecca Johnson36hiddencyclist9boldsailor2Sean Martinez4 …
Brian Mendoza95 Brian Mendoza95 Newcomer
8 messages
joined Sep 2004
#21 ·
Perhaps the greatest challenge any individual will ever face is conquering their own ego.
It is the struggle to overcome that persistent urge to remain the center of attention by simply repackaging the thoughts of others as one's own...

When someone is obsessed with talking about everyone else, aren't they really just projecting their own flaws onto those around them?
Sandra Palmer10 Sandra Palmer10 MemberOP
22 messages
joined Jul 2004
#22 ·
Let’s keep diving into this whole idea of reasoning versus pure primitivism.

I mean, how do you even begin to explain logic to someone who's stuck in a narrow-minded, literalist mindset? There’s that old American saying: "you can't reason with a fool." And honestly? It's true. Some people just lock their minds shut. They draw a line in the sand and say, "this is it," and that's that. No room for debate. No room for nuance. They cling to their one specific perspective like their life depends on it, no matter what. It’s just pure ignorance and primal instinct taking the wheel.

People operating at that really low level of spiritual growth... they usually lean hard on primitivism. They're rigid, they take everything literally, and all they do is bicker, fight, and scrap. They rely way too much on raw intellect while completely missing the point of actual wisdom. Plus, they seem to actually enjoy any kind of negativity or aggression they can find.

It’s always about "me, me, me," right? They only care about their own interests. By acting on those primitive impulses, they end up messing with the well-being and the spiritual progress of everyone else around them.

But hey, birds of a feather flock together. People who are further along on their spiritual path? They can read others easily. They spot that primitivism from a mile away. As you move up that ladder of consciousness, you start feeling this deep sense of compassion and love for every conscious being out there—maybe even for things that aren't even alive. Those folks live by non-violence and empathy, making conscious choices through reasoned thought and a sense of universal logic.
rustymaker5 rustymaker5 Regular
352 messages
joined Mar 2008
#23 ·
Yeah, there’s that old saying floating around... you know, don't bother arguing with an idiot, because anyone watching might not even be able to tell which one is which. 🙂
Sandra Palmer10 Sandra Palmer10 MemberOP
22 messages
joined Jul 2004
#24 ·
Here’s today’s little nugget of wisdom for my brothers and sisters over at Sadh: if you ask too many questions, you're just gonna end up making a mess of things.
rustymaker5 rustymaker5 Regular
352 messages
joined Mar 2008
#25 ·
There’s an old saying that goes... if you aren't afraid to ask the questions, you won't end up looking like a fool. 🙂
Timothy Murphy7 Timothy Murphy7 Member
12 messages
joined Jun 2005
#26 ·
There’s likely truth to be found in both versions.

The hardest part is finding the right balance...

Somewhere between asking the right questions and just wandering aimlessly.🙂))
Timothy Murphy7 Timothy Murphy7 Member
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joined Jun 2005
#27 ·
Usually, the mind asks questions while the heart just acts (even without being asked).

If they actually worked together, there would be a little dialogue. They wouldn't just wander aimlessly.

But since they’re at odds, the mind keeps questioning. It asks too much. And then it asks again... wandering through endless, useless loops...🙂)).
Sandra Palmer10 Sandra Palmer10 MemberOP
22 messages
joined Jul 2004
#28 ·
The less you overthink things, the clearer your mind gets.😉
ambereagle642 ambereagle642 Active Member
91 messages
joined Dec 2007
#29 ·
Sandra Palmer10 said:The less you think, the cleaner your mind is.😉

Look, the less crap you dump, the cleaner the toilet stays! But let’s be real, that toilet is literally sitting there specifically to take your sh*t... and that’s exactly what a mind is for too!

Besides, why on earth would you even want a "clean" mind in the first place?

🙂😉 😁
boldsailor32 boldsailor32 Active Member
126 messages
joined Feb 2003
#30 ·
Sandra Palmer10 said:ONE WHO HAS DISCOVERED THEMSELVES CAN TRULY ENGAGE WITH OTHERS, BECAUSE THEY EXPERIENCE THE SAME ESSENCE IN EVERYTHING.

Beautifully stated!

"One people, one empire, one leader!!!"

Adolf Hitler!

V.
Richard Walker79 Richard Walker79 Active Member
112 messages
joined Sep 2008
#31 ·
It has been over a year since I first launched this thread. Since then, my spiritual journey has been in constant motion; new insights have arrived, followed closely by my own personal breakthroughs. Sandra Palmer10 was an old nickname of mine that I decided to leave in the past. Now, I am using my real name: Richard Walker79.

I have been exploring spirituality for as long as I can remember. My earliest memory goes back to when I was five years old, walking down a sun-drenched street and asking myself: WHO AM I?
The answer from my higher consciousness was simple: I AM GOD.

I never told anyone back then, because obviously, people would have thought I was insane. I kept it tucked away inside because I wasn't yet capable of manifesting that truth. But right now, in this very moment, I can tell you that I am not just God—you are all GODS too. Everything is God.

I have decided to share these realizations with others, even though many won't understand them, and it will be even harder for them to live them out. But that doesn't matter; I don't always need a reason to act.

This thread was designed to be the complete opposite of Ivanov School, where everyone thinks exactly the same and repeats ideas like parrots.

My intention here isn't to persuade anyone or to argue about who is right and who is wrong. I envisioned this as a space where we could share knowledge, insights, and wisdom—perhaps even debate—while avoiding the toxic arguments and insults that seem to plague Ivanov School.

I truly hope this thread won't clog up the forum servers with endless small talk or circular debates. I kindly ask the moderators to treat this like any other topic and please refrain from closing it...
placidharbor7 placidharbor7 Active Member
248 messages
joined Sep 2008
#32 ·
Richard Walker79 said:It has been over a year since I first launched this thread. Since then, my spiritual journey has been in constant motion; new insights have arrived, followed closely by my own personal breakthroughs. Sandra Palmer10 was an old nickname of mine that I decided to leave in the past. Now, I am using my real name: Richard Walker79.

I have been exploring spirituality for as long as I can remember. My earliest memory goes back to when I was five years old, walking down a sun-drenched street and asking myself: WHO AM I?
The answer from my higher consciousness was simple: I AM GOD.

I never told anyone back then, because obviously, people would have thought I was insane. I kept it tucked away inside because I wasn't yet capable of manifesting that truth. But right now, in this very moment, I can tell you that I am not just God—you are all GODS too. Everything is God.

I have decided to share these realizations with others, even though many won't understand them, and it will be even harder for them to live them out. But that doesn't matter; I don't always need a reason to act.

This thread was designed to be the complete opposite of Ivanov School, where everyone thinks exactly the same and repeats ideas like parrots.

My intention here isn't to persuade anyone or to argue about who is right and who is wrong. I envisioned this as a space where we could share knowledge, insights, and wisdom—perhaps even debate—while avoiding the toxic arguments and insults that seem to plague Ivanov School.

I truly hope this thread won't clog up the forum servers with endless small talk or circular debates. I kindly ask the moderators to treat this like any other topic and please refrain from closing it...

Warmest wishes and congratulations, Richard Walker79?🙂
ambereagle642 ambereagle642 Active Member
91 messages
joined Dec 2007
#33 ·
Richard Walker79 said:It has been over a year since I first launched this thread. Since then, my spiritual journey has been in constant motion; new insights have arrived, followed closely by my own personal breakthroughs. Sandra Palmer10 was an old nickname of mine that I decided to leave in the past. Now, I am using my real name: Richard Walker79.

I have been exploring spirituality for as long as I can remember. My earliest memory goes back to when I was five years old, walking down a sun-drenched street and asking myself: WHO AM I?
The answer from my higher consciousness was simple: I AM GOD.

I never told anyone back then, because obviously, people would have thought I was insane. I kept it tucked away inside because I wasn't yet capable of manifesting that truth. But right now, in this very moment, I can tell you that I am not just God—you are all GODS too. Everything is God.

I have decided to share these realizations with others, even though many won't understand them, and it will be even harder for them to live them out. But that doesn't matter; I don't always need a reason to act.

This thread was designed to be the complete opposite of Ivanov School, where everyone thinks exactly the same and repeats ideas like parrots.

My intention here isn't to persuade anyone or to argue about who is right and who is wrong. I envisioned this as a space where we could share knowledge, insights, and wisdom—perhaps even debate—while avoiding the toxic arguments and insults that seem to plague Ivanov School.

I truly hope this thread won't clog up the forum servers with endless small talk or circular debates. I kindly ask the moderators to treat this like any other topic and please refrain from closing it...

No more Zagor... now we've got Duško-the-long-winded out here trying to catch tails, haha 😁
Richard Walker79 Richard Walker79 Active Member
112 messages
joined Sep 2008
#34 ·
ambereagle642 said:No more Zagor... now we've got Duško-the-long-winded out here trying to catch tails, haha 😁

Calm down those hormones. 🙂
Richard Walker79 Richard Walker79 Active Member
112 messages
joined Sep 2008
#35 ·
Today's thought: run the other way from anyone who insists they’re absolutely right and everyone else is just wrong.
boldsailor32 boldsailor32 Active Member
126 messages
joined Feb 2003
#36 ·
Richard Walker79 said:Today's thought: run the other way from anyone who insists they’re absolutely right and everyone else is just wrong.

🙂
Heading right!

V.
slydriver17 slydriver17 Active Member
65 messages
joined Nov 2007
#37 ·
Finally! This is absolutely fantastic news!🙂
driftingraven122 driftingraven122 Active Member
89 messages
joined Nov 2008
#38 ·
Richard Walker79 said:Today's thought: run the other way from anyone who insists they’re absolutely right and everyone else is just wrong.

Pointless. I suppose we all assume we're in the right—and that others are at least partially to blame—until someone actually proves us wrong... at which point, naturally, we decide we were right all along. 😁
driftingraven122 driftingraven122 Active Member
89 messages
joined Nov 2008
#39 ·
Thought for the day:

Avoid anyone who claims they’re somehow above being wrong—it's a red flag.
Stay away from those who think everyone's opinion carries equal weight—it’s just messy.
And most importantly? Run from the ones who clearly messed up, yet insist they’re perfectly right—honestly, just get out of there.

😬
Richard Walker79 Richard Walker79 Active Member
112 messages
joined Sep 2008
#40 ·
Today's little slice of Zen wisdom:
On the very day he finally found his inner peace, a man was gifted a champion Thoroughbred by the President. He was absolutely thrilled to hop on, but the horse had other plans—it bucked him right off, leaving him with nothing but two broken legs.

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