for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
nvrgnbk
I wasn't criticizing you or insulting you when I described your answer as cryptic. I guess, in my journey, I've come to a place where I'm trying to understand some of the philosophies espoused by those who describe things as you did. Just when I think it's within my grasp, something causes me to halt and examine some other perspective, thus clouding the view. I meant no offense.
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
nvrgnbk
I'm not going to let you get by with that very cryptic answer (LOL)...
Oh but I can.
It's that which observes thought, rather than my thoughts themselves, that is ultimately real.
That is true essence
Simply stated, a thought is not a tangible thing to be experienced with the five senses, nor is the divine essence of our creator. Can you acknowledge the possibility at least?
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
Nvrgnbk
It is suggested that there is one. However, none is observed.
Do you not believe that some things can exist even though you can't experience those things in this physical plane?
Thought exists, yet you can't observe it. I think science is proving everyday that there are dimensions of existence that humans just can't observe. Why not a creative energy force?
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
Cognizant Dissident
As far as it being a "Divine purpose" to experience all of this, I think that is "mind" layering on an extra meaning. It is "ego" which cannot accept that this "miniscule existence" is the true nature, is "reality". Ego looks for a greater meaning to our existence, a greater purpose than what we are experiencing right now. Perhaps there is no purpose?
Maybe it's my JW upbringing and my struggle to release the shackles of that indoctrination, but it is deeply ingrained in my psyche to believe in a creator. I no longer look at Him as "a big guy in the sky watching over all of us and keeping a record of our good deeds and bad deeds", however, I now perceive of this creator as pure Spirit (no "thing") who awakened to His own consciousness and self awareness as potential to create.
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
Purplesofa
Thank you for your input.
I am constantly in growing processes that at one time would have been devastating painful, but I have learned that it is all a natural process, I dont fight it to happen, experiance it as it is, but stay focused deep inside me where true pure love is.
What a great attitude to have been able to develop! I guess this is what others are also saying: Live the duality of your life with all the joy and pain, acknowledge both, recognize that this is the natural evolution of life and don't fight it, but remain focused on "God" whose nature is Love.
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
Snarf
I am one to believe in Karma
Do you believe in Karma for just this one lifetime....you know, "what goes around, comes around." Or do you believe our soul continues to come back till we learn the lessons we need to learn in preparation for when it's time to leave the cocoon and enter another dimension?
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
JamesThomas
Hello. I always enjoy your posts.
what could be more of a valid purpose, than to live our true nature?
Now, explain to me in "plain English" what your true nature is? Is it physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, or all combined into something unexplainable?
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
Bigdreaux........I did not live in NO but closer to Baton Rouge. It is definitely a unique place.
Poppers
In other words, you are fully in the world but no longer trapped by it.
Maybe this is the true meaning of the scripture the JW's love to quote about "being in the world, but not a part of it."
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
Changeling
Isn't it funny how people think all people from NO are cajun?
I lived in that area a long time ago, and most do get caught up in the Cajun culture whether they're true Cajun or not! I loved that part of it actually. Also, the "deaux" is a dead give away.
for those of you who espouse the philosophy that one needs to discard who we "think" we are and embrace the "reality" of who we really are, what if, there is a divine purpose to our miniscule existence in the here and now and that purpose is to experience the pull of opposite forces (duality), and you are missing it by not allowing yourself to experience the ego self?
what if you are missing the whole purpose of this pull of pain and joy by trying to suppress it or place yourself outside of it?
the below is a short story sent to me by a friend and it is an example of what i'm inferring.
Yes, Bigdreaux.......LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
Poppers
experience no longer imprisons them within it.
What does this mean? What do you mean by "imprisons"? Do you mean to experience existence without the emotion? If this is the case, then again, you may be missing the purpose?
