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Originally posted by Ghost375
reply to post by Ghost375
Wow people think we should reject monism and materialism? I forgive you for you know not what you speak of. This debate was finally solved only 200 years ago. And it has been outcast by the church the whole way. The REAL change in consciousness must be that all humans would become monists. Not the other way around.
Originally posted by Chewingonmushrooms
I am sad to say that this thread had potential, but all I see now is arguing and bickering over "who's" right which
Originally posted by AdamJagger1111
sorry for the short few word posts, i'm not a very good communicator when it comes to speaking long paragraphs.I don't have the expertese in the area of grammar.
Originally posted by AdamJagger1111
yeh,it would be like plugging a 5000 watt power supply into a 50 watt power supply ,it wouldn't be able to handle that much input.the powers that be have done a good job keeping our mentality sheep like but that is changing rapidly and we are waking up to the magnificence of who we all are ,each one of us equal in our own right ,no one is any more important than another, animal life is equal to us,plant life,all of life is equal.
Originally posted by Tripple_Helix
I agree...........
I have just been feeling some heavy ups and downs recently. I have started a new job which makes me really depressed. It's so materialistic- retail All I am surrounded by the whole day is the white noise of peoples footsteps through the mall and the chitter chatter about season end sales. I have to stare at Kate Moss in seductive pose for some piece of crap sunglasses that cost a fortune to buy but peanuts to manufacture.
I have to watch people buy on credit for something they want and don't need even though they can't afford their kids school fees most of the time. I have to smile and pretend I enjoy watching people spend ridiculous amounts on a pair of Prada's when there are homeless children outside the door with holes in their clothes and empty tummies.
THE TRUTH IS, I DON'T HAVE TO DO ANY OF THIS!!! ...and I know it but yet I carry on doing it.
I finished work the one day and stood by the cliff at the ocean...I just looked out onto the big open sea and I felt so free for a moment....So light. I enjoyed the small things like my comfortable clothing, the breeze and the sunlight. I wish I could feel like that all of the time.
I even went to help out at our local animal shelter that day. It was awesome to be around animals and help them by feeding them, being nice to them and giving them loads of attention and affection. I walked out there so dirty and stinky but it felt great! I would gladly work there for a minimal salary just because I love doing it and it makes me happy...and I actually feel like I'm making a small difference in the world.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that lately I've just been more affected my emotion that usual. Little things...You know, like seeing something happy and wanting to cry..it happens more often and gets more intense with each incidence.
It's an overwhelming feeling.
Originally posted by SPACEYstranger
Originally posted by Chewingonmushrooms
I am sad to say that this thread had potential, but all I see now is arguing and bickering over "who's" right which
Nobodys right. If a select group of people think that their acsending into spiritual oneness then so be it. Flocking in are insane people who feed off each other and think their special. They are right by their own accord, so theres no use arguing against it.
If they FEEL special, they sure are special, all right....
Maybe not exactly in the way they want to be. But hey! special is specialedit on 18-2-2011 by SPACEYstranger because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by LiveForever8
reply to post by AdamJagger1111
What does me not "feeling it" have to do with you not being able to give an example?
If something intense was happening to me, I would easily be able to explain to you how it felt. A few weeks ago I damaged my knee, it hurt...A LOT!
My doctor wasn't in horrific pain like I was, but I was able to explain to him how it felt which allowed him to make a diagnosis. He didn't need to feel the pain to understand the problem.
So, I ask again, what examples do you have?
Originally posted by Throwback
What's the age range of those that are feeling this? When I felt that materialistic things didn't matter anymore it was called growing up. Don't drink the punch guys. Oh, and I'm 20 if you're wondering.