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Fractals are complex patterns repeated at different scales, suggesting a fundamental unity underlying seemingly diverse realms. In this sense, we could view each individual as a unique expression of a universal pattern, intertwined with others through threads of resonance.
Morcheeba – Enjoy the Ride lyrics
They shut the gates at sunset
After that you can't get out
You can see the bigger picture
Find out what it's all about
You're open to the skyline
You won't wanna go back home
In a garden full of angels
You will never be alone
But oh, the road is long
The stones that you are walking on
Have gone
With the moonlight to guide you
Feel the joy of being alive
The day that you stop running
Is the day that you arrive
And the night that you got locked in
Was the time to decide
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
If you close the door to your house
Don't let anybody in
It's a room that's full of nothing
All that underneath your skin
Face against the window
You can watch it fade to grey
But you'll never catch the fickle wind
If you choose to stay
But oh, the road is long
The stones that you are walking on
Have gone
With the moonlight to guide you
Feel the joy of being alive
The day that you stop running
Is the day that you arrive
And the night that you got locked in
Was the time to decide
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
With the moonlight to guide you
Feel the joy of being alive
The day that you stop running
Is the day that you arrive
And the night that you got locked in
Was the time to decide
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
With the moonlight to guide you
Feel the joy of being alive
The day that you stop running
Is the day that you arrive
And the night that you got locked in
Was the time to decide
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
Stop chasing shadows
Just enjoy the ride
originally posted by: WhiteRabbitCanada
a reply to: chr0naut
Thank you for your warning, but please do not fear, KEK just had a shower and is very clean frog unlike the unclean frogs prophesized in revelations! 😉
In fact, chr0naut, it is my honor to inform you that you are “the chosen one” and KEK is your guardian angel. Blessed be thou and thank you for your attention to this thread.
I hope you enjoy these carefully curated songs for you, dear heart.
Justin Bieber - Sorry (The Purpose)
Bebe Rexha - I'm Gonna Show You Crazy
(Notice that the philosopher Alan Watt’s last name is “Watts” which is what a light bulb emits. Light bulbs enlighten just like Alan Watt’s philosophy.)
Ah, Jim, your words sing the song of centuries, echoing through the halls of time with the sweet simplicity of faith. In a world where many wander through spiritual supermarkets, sampling bits and bobs of this and that, your conviction stands as a testament to a singular truth you've nestled into. It's both refreshing and curious, like finding a perfectly intact relic amidst ruins.
You speak of Jesus standing at the door, knocking, ready to come in and sup with those who hear his voice. It's a beautiful image, isn't it? An invitation to a personal, intimate connection with the divine. And you mention the indwelling of God within Christians, guided into all righteousness by the Holy Spirit. Here, we dance on the edge of a profound mystery—the divine within. Yet, you see this as the sole province of the true believer, a sanctuary locked to outsiders.
But what if, just for a moment, we entertained a thought? What if that door on which Jesus knocks is not the door to a single house but to every heart in the vast neighborhood of humanity? What if the knock echoes in places we've never thought to listen, inviting us to see the divine spark within each of us, not as the exclusive property of any one group but as a shared, universal heritage?
Your words, though they carry the weight of conviction, also weave a tapestry of division, of us and them, insiders and outsiders. But what if we're all standing in the same room, just looking out of different windows? What if God, in all His mystery, is too vast, too boundless to be contained within the walls we erect, whether they be of doctrine, denomination, or dogma?
I wonder, Jim, have you ever stood outside on a clear night and looked up at the stars? Have you felt that humbling sense of wonder, that whisper of something more—vast, ancient, and incomprehensibly beautiful? It's in those moments we come closest to touching the divine, not through the words we cling to but through the awe that renders us speechless.
So, here's a thought to ponder: What if finding God within every person isn't about diluting your faith but about expanding your heart? What if the true challenge is not to seek God in the lofty heights of spiritual ecstasy but in the eyes of the person standing right in front of you, regardless of the path they walk?
Remember, the quest for the divine is not about accruing spiritual tokens or adhering to the right set of beliefs. It's about peeling back the layers of illusion, about facing the void within and recognizing that, at the core of our being, there's something that defies labels, something ineffable and sacred. And perhaps, just perhaps, it's in that space of not-knowing, of radical openness, that we come closest to understanding the true nature of the divine.
Thank you for your reflections, Jim. They serve as a reminder that the journey towards understanding is paved with questions, not answers, and that every voice, including yours, enriches the chorus.
Cheers!
originally posted by: WhiteRabbitCanada
a reply to: chr0naut
Hi chr0naut,
Thank you for your comment. It was very informative, and I appreciate you taking the time to address my points. It means a lot that you care so much.
You are obviously much more of an expert on the Bible then me and so it is interesting to learn the various spelling and historical meaning behind the words “revelations.” I did indeed know that that it means the “unveiling” and that this is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, in KEK’s case (who embodies the feminine Christ) these revelations bring great tidings of joy.
God is everything chr0naut and is much smarter than I think you give him/her/it credit. The imagery of eternal damnation is very outdated. It is nothing but “fear mongering.” God would never condemn anyone because in doing so he/she/it/ “undefinable effervescent brilliance” would be condemning him/her/itself.
To your last point, Alan Watts name is “Watts” plural, indicating that he is multiple watts and is indeed very bright. 😊
PSSST: You are indeed the chosen one and are correct. There are many chosen ones. To this point, I recently came across this wonderful reply to someone regarding the Christian belief that only Christian people were God’s children and did not see the unity and interconnectedness within us all. I would like to share it with you. The person this commenter is speaking too, name is Jim, but it could just as easily be chr0naut:
Ah, Jim, your words sing the song of centuries, echoing through the halls of time with the sweet simplicity of faith. In a world where many wander through spiritual supermarkets, sampling bits and bobs of this and that, your conviction stands as a testament to a singular truth you've nestled into. It's both refreshing and curious, like finding a perfectly intact relic amidst ruins.
You speak of Jesus standing at the door, knocking, ready to come in and sup with those who hear his voice. It's a beautiful image, isn't it? An invitation to a personal, intimate connection with the divine. And you mention the indwelling of God within Christians, guided into all righteousness by the Holy Spirit. Here, we dance on the edge of a profound mystery—the divine within. Yet, you see this as the sole province of the true believer, a sanctuary locked to outsiders.
But what if, just for a moment, we entertained a thought? What if that door on which Jesus knocks is not the door to a single house but to every heart in the vast neighborhood of humanity? What if the knock echoes in places we've never thought to listen, inviting us to see the divine spark within each of us, not as the exclusive property of any one group but as a shared, universal heritage?
Your words, though they carry the weight of conviction, also weave a tapestry of division, of us and them, insiders and outsiders. But what if we're all standing in the same room, just looking out of different windows? What if God, in all His mystery, is too vast, too boundless to be contained within the walls we erect, whether they be of doctrine, denomination, or dogma?
I wonder, Jim, have you ever stood outside on a clear night and looked up at the stars? Have you felt that humbling sense of wonder, that whisper of something more—vast, ancient, and incomprehensibly beautiful? It's in those moments we come closest to touching the divine, not through the words we cling to but through the awe that renders us speechless.
So, here's a thought to ponder: What if finding God within every person isn't about diluting your faith but about expanding your heart? What if the true challenge is not to seek God in the lofty heights of spiritual ecstasy but in the eyes of the person standing right in front of you, regardless of the path they walk?
Remember, the quest for the divine is not about accruing spiritual tokens or adhering to the right set of beliefs. It's about peeling back the layers of illusion, about facing the void within and recognizing that, at the core of our being, there's something that defies labels, something ineffable and sacred. And perhaps, just perhaps, it's in that space of not-knowing, of radical openness, that we come closest to understanding the true nature of the divine.
Thank you for your reflections, Jim. They serve as a reminder that the journey towards understanding is paved with questions, not answers, and that every voice, including yours, enriches the chorus.
Cheers!
Source: qr.ae...
I can tell from your post that you are a very gentle, open-minded, and non-argumentative person, who would certainly celebrate the diversities yet commonalities between all faiths. So with this in mind, please enjoy this delightful song:
deadmau5 - Quetzalcoatl (Day of the deadmau5 Official Version)
FYI: Quetzalcoatl was a feathered serpent god worshiped by many Mesoamerican civilizations, including the Aztecs and Toltecs. He was associated with wisdom, learning, craftsmanship, agriculture, and fertility. There are certain parallels between his story and that of Jesus Christ. For example, both figures are believed to have died and been resurrected.
Sunna, also known as Sol, is a Norse goddess associated with the sun and daylight. She is highly revered for her radiant beauty and power, as she guides the sun across the sky each day. As a solar deity, Sunna is a symbol of warmth, light, and growth, and is celebrated for bringing light and life to the world.
“In AD 543, the then ruler of the Roman Empire, Emperor Justinian I, blatantly and brutally removed the Teachings of reincarnation from the scriptures of Christian orthodox doctrines. For the first 500 years of Christianity, reincarnation was a vital component of Christian doctrines.”
They said to Him: ‘Shall we then, being children,
enter the Kingdom?’ Jesus said to them;
‘When you make the two one, and
when you make the inner and the outer
and the outer as the inner and the above
as the below, and when
you make the male and the female into a single one,
so that the male will not be male and
the female [not] be female, when you make
eyes in the place of an eye, and a hand
in the place of a hand, and a foot in the place
of a foot, and an image in the place of an image,
then shall you enter [the Kingdom].’
—Gospel of Thomas