Hopkins's Arrow

Karen said:What’s the point if I can't actually feel it? It’s just like that story Endless told about fullness and emptiness. They're all just interesting ideas, but if I can't experience them firsthand—what am I supposed to do with them? 😢

Nothing, just like they get nothing. Except they don't even realize that part. 😁

Karen said:These are all just interesting ideas, but if I can't actually experience them in my daily life—what's the point? 😢

The truth is, you gain nothing from anything. In true oneness, there isn't even such a thing as "experience," because there is no separate "self" left to do the experiencing.
🙂 😉
By the way, Karen, did you ever end up finding that diner off the highway everyone was talking about on that other subforum? Or are you still stuck overanalyzing "meaning" and "utility" like everyone else around here?
😲

Dragonfly said:🙂

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This thread is actually quite effective at curing insomnia.🙂

MAJSTOR Herpes:
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...that roadside diner right off the highway...
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Years ago, while driving down the Master Ivan Brotherhood-Unity Highway, I couldn't help but notice something peculiar. Whether I was cruising down the main interstate or idling at a busy intersection, I found myself completely captivated by that unmistakable, undeniable spirit of local grit—that raw, unrefined hustle you only see in certain parts of America.

From my vantage point on the road, these were the local establishments John passed:

"DING-A-LING-DING"

"BREAK THE BANK"

"BLACK MONDAY"

"EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF"

And then, there was the absolute peak of competition, truly one of a kind:

'GEARBOX' (with a 'X')😲 🙂

Years back, Master was cruising down Interstate 80.

The sheer arrogance in that tone... how does it even sound so proud?

😁 😁

Hey Master, our Krinka couldn't care less about names or fancy details. We just need to know if you have any intel on the restroom situation at these locations—lay it on us. Krinka's in a real bind, and right now, they're closest to this spot:

"TOTAL CHAOS"

😁

Krinka said:But you can't force anything! Absolutely nothing! You can't force protection, you can't force surrender, you can't force understanding or acceptance... It either happens, or it doesn't. 😢

When certain words resonate deeply within your heart, when the things you read feel as though they are being experienced from the inside—as if you were voicing them yourself for the very first time—that is the signal. That is the sign that it has occurred... that someone is speaking words that truly reveal your own essence to you. These words aren't violent; you don't find yourself fighting them or struggling against them, at least not any more than you struggle with your own soul... When that happens, it is a genuine transfer, a touch felt exactly as you intended to emphasize... and then, that is it. It simply happens...
Remember, I am certain you have experienced something similar... and that is the extent of what anyone—myself included—can actually do: recognize a true touch and a real transfer, or conversely, cut off something that isn't that. To reject imposition, coercion, or anything of that nature... that is where your protection lies.
Having the power to stop something that does not resonate with you... that is true agency.

redrider63:
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It isn't just about the words themselves; you have to feel them resonate within your own heart. When you read certain things, they settle deep inside you, feeling as though you are uttering them yourself for the very first time. That is the true indicator that it has happened—that someone is speaking truths that actually reveal your own essence to you. These aren't words that force their way in; there is no struggle, no resistance, and no mental exhaustion required... at least, nothing more than the internal friction you already face with yourself. When that happens, it is a genuine transfer, a profound touch just as you described. In that moment, it simply occurs.
Try to remember, surely you have experienced something similar at some point. Ultimately, that is all any of us can do: recognize a true connection and a real transfer when it arrives, and conversely, shut down anything that isn't that. To reject imposition, coercion, or anything that feels forced—that is how you protect yourself.
Having the strength to walk away from something that doesn't resonate... that is where the power lies.
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redrider63, you are always merely recognizing what is ALREADY present in your own "mind."
Any such exalted reading-summoning is merely a sign that you are still sitting within the KINEMASKOP, keeping company with Krinka and Endless.
It’s nothing more than a matinee for teenagers.

And then there is that old saying from over in the North America:

"HEY, REDRIDER, REDRIDER, THE TROUBLEMAKERS ARE BREEDING,
HEY, REDRIDER, REDRIDER, REDRIDER, MASHALLAH!"👋 😁

Jose Reyes said:It’s much more beautiful to see SMILING PEOPLE surrounding you, even when it feels like you're DYING inside, Truth Seeker.🙂

Honestly, I think that might be the only reason I’m still hanging around here. I'm starting to lose hope that anyone can actually give me an answer or help pull me out of this rut. 😢

Krinka:
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... or perhaps just pull me out of this state entirely...
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Tonight, I want you to write down, with absolute politeness, everything you think you know about this "state." John will be ready to give you his answer tomorrow.
Goodnight, Zora, shall we?🙂 👋

Krinka said:I honestly feel like that might be the only reason I’m even here. To be truthful, I’m starting to lose hope that anyone can actually give me an answer or pull me out of this headspace.😢

I think you’ve probably heard this before... but you really shouldn't hold onto the idea that someone else is going to hand you an answer or rescue you from where you are right now—mostly because that hope just isn't grounded in reality. I don't mean to sound harsh, truly, but they say "God helps those who help themselves." So, please, don't go looking for answers in other people; look within yourself instead. Don't sit around waiting for a hand to pull you up—grab a shovel, pick up a pickaxe, and dig your own way out. There—that's my sincere, well-intentioned take on things.🙂

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Herpes said:You’ve got nothing to show for it. In true oneness, there isn't even such a thing as "experience," because there is no "self" left to experience it.
🙂 😉

Right now, "simplicity" feels about as real to me as Baphomet’s invisible blue piglet or some evil pink unicorn. 😁

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So, Krinka, did you ever track down that roadside diner people were buzzing about on that other subforum? Or are you still stuck overthinking the "purpose" and "practicality" of it all, just like some of the other folks around here? 😲

I’m still sitting here spiraling, thinking about how I’m basically just a cog in the machine, completely at the mercy of the ego and feeling totally powerless to change it. 😢

I honestly can't wrap my head around how you all managed to settle that conflict without it just turning into another one of those massive ego trips. 😢

redrider63 said:Just think back—I'm sure you've gone through something just like this before... and honestly, all you can really do is recognize it for what it is: a genuine connection and a true energy transfer.

It happens to me all the time. 🙂

hollowviper72 said:I feel like you’ve probably heard this before... but don't hold out hope that someone else is going to swoop in with an answer or pull you out of this headspace. There just isn't any hope coming from the outside. I really don't mean to be harsh, but "God helps those who help themselves," right? So, stop looking for answers in other people and start looking within. Don't wait for a hand to pull you up—grab a shovel, pick up a spade, and dig your own way out. Just my two cents, offered with nothing but good intentions. 🙂

The thing is, there's nothing I can actually do. I can't bypass who I am or step outside of myself. I was just hoping someone could walk me through how they managed to do it, but clearly, these experiences aren't something you can just put into words or wrap your head around. 🙂

Krinka said:I honestly can't wrap my head around how you all managed to settle that dispute without it just becoming another massive blow to everyone's egos. 😢

not one 😁

Krinka said:The truth is, my hands are tied. I can't just bypass who I am or change my own nature. I kept hoping someone could actually walk me through how they pulled it off, but honestly? It feels like some things just happen beyond logic or anything you could ever put into words. 🙂

...or maybe it's just philosophy shouting into the void.

I’ve got the answer right here, though I’m not sure if you’re ready for this level of wisdom.

Balkanijan Pig said:not 😁

Don't think you're alone in this—there are plenty more of us out there. 😉

Pig Quote said:...or just shouting philosophy into the void.

Look, I’ve got the answer right here, though I’m not entirely sure you have the capacity to grasp such profound wisdom.

I doubt I could pull that off. It's pretty obvious even "simple" stuff isn't really my thing. 😢 😁

Krinka said:At least I'm not alone in this—there are more of us out there. 😉

Honestly, who even cares about the rambling of a few random forum users? Just grab a beer and some burgers, and all these dilemmas will disappear.

Krinka said:I honestly don't think I could pull that off. You can tell even the simple stuff just isn't my forte. 😢 😁

Like I said, just give me a burger and some fries 😁

- that's what I call practical philosophy 😉 😛 -