Why Are You Here?

[idea]

In the end though, that is why I am here, to promote the unity of the entire human race

I enjoy diversity, enjoy a place with open, honest communication, to explore and debate ideas, and better understand others.

There are different kinds of unity,

Unity to seek peace, kindness, honesty, work ethic, yes please

Unity of religious beliefs? Dictator/prophet/king/conformity? No thanks.

 

[TransmutingSoul]

I enjoy diversity, enjoy a place with open, honest communication, to explore and debate ideas, and better understand others.

There are different kinds of unity,

Unity to seek peace, kindness, honesty, work ethic, yes please

You were doing great up to this point, so I quoted that part.

I left out the part that that was not focused on unity.

Well done, Regards Tony

 

[Mock Turtle]

I'm here to hopefully poke my finger through the holes in so many beliefs that many might have. But mostly to witness the ways in how so many come to have such beliefs, and the reasons given as to why they maintain them. Given that the larger part of humanity has such beliefs (varied as they might be), so why would I ignore the impact of such? Especially when so many seem to contradict the essence of what tends to come rather naturally to me.

 

[metis]

Where would you rather be, but are not able to be because you chose RF instead?

I liked my time in the Solomon Islands amongst the community, helping them to build infrastructure and sharing skills they have not had access to. That life was not sustainable, as I was way to selfish coming from such a privileged background. I lost 30 kg in the Solomon's, yet 6 years back, so is the 30kg!

Regards Tony

That sounds like a truly great experience!

 

[Secret Chief]

I stay because the exit door is poorly marked.

Word is, it's painted to look like it's just part of the wall.

 

[RestlessSoul]

Not only can I not answer the question, ‘Why am I here?’ with any confidence, I’d struggle to say where here is.

 

[Secret Chief]

Not only can I not answer the question, ‘Why am I here?’ with any confidence, I’d struggle to say where here is.

It's anywhere that's not there.

 

[RestlessSoul]

It's anywhere that's not there.

Thought that was the other way round?

 

[TransmutingSoul]

I'm here to hopefully poke my finger through the holes in so many beliefs that many might have. But mostly to witness the ways in how so many come to have such beliefs, and the reasons given as to why they maintain them. Given that the larger part of humanity has such beliefs (varied as they might be), so why would I ignore the impact of such? Especially when so many seem to contradict the essence of what tends to come rather naturally to me.

I have found the best place to find those solutions, are in finding ones own innermost self.

Regards Tony

 

[Secret Chief]

Thought that was the other way round?

Possibly. I go for the non-dual space-time model. Saves any confusion.

 

[Mock Turtle]

I have found the best place to find those solutions, are in finding ones own innermost self.

Regards Tony

Perhaps I do - by noting what happens in life with as impartial monitoring as possible. Not much I can do about those who have found their own explanations even if such contradicts those of so many others.

 

[TransmutingSoul]

Perhaps I do - by noting what happens in life with as impartial monitoring as possible. Not much I can do about those who have found their own explanations even if such contradicts those of so many others.

Actually, I see that in finding our innermost selves, we find God Standing within, mighty, powerful and Unconstrained.

The other self is a veil to that reality.

Regards Tony

 

[Mock Turtle]

Actually, I see that in finding our innermost selves, we find God Standing within, mighty, powerful and Unconstrained.

The other self is a veil to that reality.

Regards Tony

Never felt that I'm afraid. I just try to be honest when I attempt to understand anything. Given I don't find religion that plausible it is the best I can do.

 

[Secret Chief]

If everyone would simply acknowledge that
1.Buddhism is not concerned with "God"
2.Buddhism is incompatible with the concept of "soul"
3. Cats are better than dogs
I'd probably feel I could leave.

 

[TransmutingSoul]

Never felt that I'm afraid. Just try to be honest when I attempt to understand anything. Given I don't find religion that plausible it is the best I can do.

I see we must never give up, we have been given a great gift.

"O Son of Spirit! I created thee rich, why dost thou bring thyself down to poverty? Noble I made thee, wherewith dost thou abase thyself? Out of the essence of knowledge I gave thee being, why seekest thou enlightenment from anyone beside Me? Out of the clay of love I moulded thee, how dost thou busy thyself with another? Turn thy sight unto thyself, that thou mayest find Me standing within thee, mighty, powerful and self-subsisting."

Regards Tony