posted on Oct, 27 2007 @ 11:45 AM
Some take the offense, some take the defense, why can't we all just play in the middle?
This thread is right for you or it is not, it's simple as that. What does it matter what menguard says or does? It should only matter what YOU do.
Maybe menguard has some in-consistancies, or maybe you're not having an open mind about what he's telling you. Rather then give me a literal
description with anything, he always gives me one that makes me think, and expand my understanding of the question. At any rate, does it matter? He
came here with a question, with what intent some people are wondering. What matters is that the people are uniting, even if just in this thread, and a
lot of them share very similar experiences. He came with a question, we answered.
Just the same we have the right to question the questioner, but perhaps some things are beyond our current level of comprehension. Just an example
of how things can change, 2 years ago I was a angry, cynical, lazy, agnostic with no idea about anything and reluctant to accept new ideas, espeically
ones that sounded "gay". I was a stone. Well that's changed drastically, I opened my mind to new ideas and what really matters is I stripped down
the social conditioning and found my true self. If any of the teachings from menguard or anyone else tells you, the truth lies within ourself. We must
search for answers within, never stop questioning things, and when you get an answer, keep questioning it. Expand your understandings. Grow. Fight the
conditioning and become your true self, then perhaps we'll start to get things done. No more hoarding of wealth out of fear, no more conflict.
You must understand, the people who have chosen this path, there is no return for them. It's like gaining a memory back lost from amnesia. It's
like a switch flips on in your head. We all have different paths, we do things when we're willing. I understand this assurance of credibility, and
that we feel we need to protect each other from fraud, but are we just trying to protect ourselves? Are we putting up our guard because of our
reluctance to explore strange ideas? Or is it really that the truth inside tells you that this is wrong? If you feel strongly against something,
explore it, understand it, become it, so that you feel you've made the right judgement.
All I have to say is, if you're open to 'new' ideas. I emphasise new because even on earth, it is a very OLD practise. Learn to meditate. Buy a
book, a beginners guide type of deal. That's what I did. If anything, it really sorts out your life, it's VERY healthy, as someone said earlier. We
have all these thoughts running around in our head, but how long can you focus on ONE. See the problems as they are, see the questions, and FIX it.
We can learn so much about ourself with like 2 hours of centered thought. I can modify, and keep my mood in check all day, if I meditate 15 minutes
after I eat my breakfast.
I can understand ones reluctance to listen to poetic jargon. And I can understand how from an outsiders view this all seems..a little crazy. But I'm
a practical guy, I like things simple. And meditation is simple, and I believe it is very practical. All your doing is taking control of your
thoughts, besides subjecting to instinct and conditioning.
It is our RIGHT, as sentient beings to ask questions. I encourage it. There is no question that's out of line. But before we decide to attack each
other, call each other crazy, or insane, or on the other side..ignorant, perhaps we should first analyze ourself and say with 100% certainty that we
know everything, and that we are 100% "SANE". If you can do that, then by all means point your finger. We don't know anything, about anything, or
anyone, so isn't it a little soon to draw conclusions?
I honor those who seek out the truth, and expose lies and injustice. I respect everyone on the same level, and I value knowledge before all other
things.
What I'm trying to say here is, expand your mind, be patient with each other, don't be so hard on yourselves, if something just isn't to your
taste, forget it. If someone questions your beliefs, they have a right to. But no'one has the right to attack you. I see a line drawn. To both
sides, be patient, and be nice, ok?
Ok I hope I made my point. I feel it's my job as a stabilizer to step in and just keep things from getting out of control. Let's live in relative
harmony shall we?
[edit on 27-10-2007 by CavemanDD]