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originally posted by: muzzleflash
I had a really profound experience with God last night, and initially I was crying a lot but then I just ended up laughing till I went to sleep. I'm not sure how I'd explain it. Well, since I'm a weirdo to people here already considering my past post history, I'll go ahead and tell a little bit...
I was watching some videos, first about conspiracy theory research then I somehow ended up watching some about people who technically died and had life-after-death experiences but then somehow inexplicably came back to life. Like one guy who was in a plane crash and his body was horribly disfigured, and another kid flatlined for over 20 whole minutes yet came back (and a few others).
Then I watched an hour+ long video about the experiences of a very interesting and deeply profound man and he said some very insightful stuff about God that really rejuvenates my inspiration and reminds me that my real purpose in life is to Love others as best as I can and to stop worrying about if anyone Loves me back.
My life is about sacrifice. I don't need money or a nice house or a nice car. I don't care if I impress anyone or if they like or care about me...
I have a purpose. It's to Love those who need it, to Protect those who are vulnerable, and to share and Teach what I have learned. That's what will make me Happy. God already is impressed by how unique and wonderful I am, so it doesn't matter anymore if someone else notices that.
Think about it - there is simply no one in the entire infinite Universe like you - except you! That revelation in of itself is simply astounding!! This really makes it easy to Love everyone even if they screw up all the time, are annoying or belligerent, or whatever. And, believe me, I know some really annoying clingy people. But I think what I want to do is help them overcome their problems. If I can overcome mine, than I can certainly help others with theirs. Of course this is a work in progress and I know it will be a long hard road ahead.
I'm just tired of and done with wishing other people cared about me. That's not what makes me Happy. Loving others who need it and helping them is what makes me Happy.
Life is so short. In fact, I consider myself already dead.
So I got a Reprieve, a 2nd chance to make this thing Right finally.
I have to Live this Life as best as I can while I can.
I don't have time to care about money, sex, and pleasure; I may never get those things anyways.
You know, here in this world right now, you and I might be nobodies till we die. No one may ever know or care about our name or who we are. But in the Spiritual realm, I know I'm a legendary hero. Only I needed to recognize that, and I really don't even want other "humans" to see it, I'd rather them see it in themselves. I know that God and the Angels will lift me up. I think anyone who is willing to sacrifice everything they "want" and give to others what they "need" will receive that Gift for all of Eternity - Love, Companionship, Care, and Happiness - a Perfect Family. I've seen it myself. I've seen Heaven and Hell, as strange as it may sound. I'll write about all of that sometime later in vivid detail and share what amazing things I learned.
But for now, all anyone needs to know about me is that I'm still here, I'm still kicking and I'm growing and gaining strength rapidly. So ya better watch out!! I only just got started!
I have so many great things for everyone,
I have discovered ALL OF YOU and I LOVE YOU with ALL MY HEART!
I'll never need to die again.
I know how to Live now, and that's to Give.
And I know everything's going to be just fine.
All that matters is to make sure our Hearts are in the Right place,
sharing and caring about each other.
originally posted by: Blue Shift
originally posted by: muzzleflash
But God caught me.
How's that even possible??
It's not. There is no God. It's just that you were wandering around being such a whiny little mope that your family, including your grandmother and aunt couldn't help but notice, so they gave you a call. BIG MYSTERY!
So you were wrong twice.
originally posted by: muzzleflash
Here I was, Hopeless, just gave up on everything you know?
I gave up on everyone, on everything, on God too.
I've become so cynical and jaded, so full of contempt and disgust.
So damn disappointed with this life...
I was laughing about all of the chaos and misery, because that's all I know.
So why would I be upset that others got a little taste of it?
I was sitting there thinking...
"No one cares about me. I'm nothing. My life was a complete waste."
And then it happened, not one minute later.
My aunt and grandmother messaged my phone and said they cared.
I didn't ask them to, I have no idea why - it just happened.
Well I guess I was Wrong.
Someone does care.
How could that be a coincidence?
So I'm wrong about God too aren't I?
Maybe God does care??
I just broke down in tears...
You gotta understand, I only know suffering.
I can't find Justice anywhere. I outwit everyone yet still can't find it.
I always win yet lose every time. I try so hard.
Yet never get anywhere...
I've been completely destroyed.
I spent my whole life, 36 years, holding onto Hope.
I went years upon years refusing to give into the BS that everyone else gives into.
I refused over and over to become the things I despised.
Until recently.
These last few weeks, I've been surrendering to the evils of the world.
Instead of indulging in my primitive nature I just gave up on everything.
I gave up on ME.
I felt like my Spirit finally died after all these years of fighting my ass off to survive.
I always believed my better days were just ahead, that something great was on the doorstep.
Yet nothing ever came. Nothing I did ever made it happen.
I have nothing and am nothing.
But someone cared. My aunt and grandma.
I was right there...right there on the edge of the abyss.
But God caught me.
How's that even possible??
Ok...
I'll dust myself off, wipe the blood off my lip, and keep fighting.
I won't give up.
My life is about sacrifice. I don't need money or a nice house or a nice car. I don't care if I impress anyone or if they like or care about me...
originally posted by: muzzleflash
a reply to: loveguy
I spend so much time thinking about stuff like that.
Is Karma real? Do I really get what I put out?
Am I just so blind I cannot see it?
I have this habit of questioning myself and even anticipating that I'm probably wrong so looking into that possibility. When I see that I'm wrong I try to face that and own up to it, because I believe that being honest with myself and admitting my mistakes is a virtue worthy of genuine pride. That's because it's never easy, it's a real challenge to actively look into the chance one's own self is wrong and then atone for it and make amends with others.
I am convinced that I put out Love more than anything else for decades. I'm not perfect, I've made a lot of mistakes, I've gotten angry and bitter and said mean things to others. But I really honestly believe that I've put out Love towards others far more than anything else.
I just haven't seen that sentiment really return in any lasting meaningful way.
I'm not saying I don't believe in Karma, I'm curious and want to really know the physics of the Universe. I want to understand how all of this works. And I really truly hope Karma is a legitimate philosophical explanation of personal spiritual dynamics.
Maybe I'm still too young and I'm still incapable of recognizing it as it works around me? Maybe I'm blinded by my expectations and my selfish demands from the Universe? I hope so, because Karma (or just Spiritual Justice) sounds so wonderful and I really want that to be real. I could really work with that.
But I do admit, I'm not seeing it (yet).
I also gotta admit I am impatient. I may seem more patient than just about anyone around, but I still see incredible limitations to my patience.
It's like no matter how much I learn and how far I might progress, I'm still just a child. I'm still learning some very basic things and I struggle with them. Hoping to see Karma work, yet going day after day not seeing it, is frustrating and very disappointing and saddening.
Justice means everything to me.
And I wonder - am I really so guilty I actually deserve all this?
Maybe I am a horrible person and I just don't see it because I'm bias. It's possible.
I'm trying really hard not to be horrible though. I know I fail a lot.
originally posted by: IAMTAT
Just enjoy knowing you're loved.
No need to analyze it.
Just know.
It's like no matter how much I learn and how far I might progress, I'm still just a child. I'm still learning some very basic things and I struggle with them. Hoping to see Karma work, yet going day after day not seeing it, is frustrating and very disappointing and saddening.