Unlike my usual spiritual pursuits, I need to rant. And the question about the following is: Are all countries like this ?
Quick Preface: I'm an Englishman; born & raised London UK till age 22, then 34 years in Canada (Toronto).
Okay, here are JUST A FEW Canadian examples that make my head...
Okay, deep breath ... If there is an intended function / role / use for our consciousness and intelligence, what do you think it is?
Me, I believe that we would never progress through whatever difficult journey we have without either. I know this is airy and loose, but so far, that's it...
I really don't believe in this notion, and yet, if asked this question, I can honestly reply "New". Very new; I really WAS born yesterday. For whatever reason, I experience almost every moment as a total revelation (if I let that be).
I'm quite intelligent, but not at all wise - I'm so very...
I'm winging it here; wasn't sure where to put it; not sure if it's a debate as such ...
I ask this question, because it's my observation that most of my acquaintances seem to have had a realization on the subject in just the last few years. For the sake of argument, consider these acquaintances...
Hello All,
Haven't been here in maybe 5 years. Main reason - lack of Internet access. We have among the world's highest charges for the Net here in Canada, and free public access is rare, or painfully slow (McDonald's, anyone?).
I'm happy to say that what was previously just aimless seeking is...
Back in 2008, I started a long, arduous thread here. I'm back, and I hope my thinking has matured. My problem was that I was trying to address everything at once. You'll see the irony of that...
I'm interested in a grand unified theory of everything. But not only for science. For everything...
Why does it not seem to be happening on the scale it needs to? Or is it?
If I'm asked this question, I will say "It will happen". But that's my hope more than my knowledge.
I apologize if I am somewhat cagey in my involvement in this discussion. If I reveal my beliefs at this point, I will put...
I guess this is the right spot for this, since the Peoples Temple had an extreme socialist ideal ...
Jim Jones on the PA system, broadcasting to his followers in Jonestown, 30 years ago; I paraphrase from the audio recording:
PLEASE get your medications, please hurry people, they're gonna be...
.. or perhaps you can live without imaginary things?
I have a particular answer in mind that I think none would dispute. But oh have I been wrong before.