There is no way to express how I know this. It simple shows in the way I see the world. A customer of mine last year asked me..."Did you find God?". She is a well established psychologist and had noticed that I seem to see the world differently than others. She had witnessed a series of sychronicities that occurred involving me and commented..."It's like the whole universe opened up to you". I didn't say much to her about her inquiry, although I believe I induced her think about a few crucial aspects to her world.

I can't really say any more because either you would already understand what I see, or you would never believe what I tell you about it. Such is the way it appears.

"Ask"
~~carefulcarpenter

It's not the first time someone has tried to explain their religious beliefs based on half an explanation.

Ask yourself, "What can I do to serve". In time the purpose will become manifest. From there you will find asking leads you along a path. No one can give you the answers, but if you develop the connection to the asking, the universe (God) will return the answer. The format will be love; the answers will be known to you through your heart, not your mind. The intellect will be of little use here. The ego will become the barrier between the desire to know and the knowing. You must get beyond the ego--not eliminate it altogether, but to go beyond and serve. In service to the best interests of others will come service through your spirit. Through trust comes a deeper love.


"If you're not giving love, you're not getting it"
~~carefulcarpenter

what the fuck is going on with this website? has Benny Hinn taken over management or something?

a lot of people don't need god to know how to give back to the community, I am one of those lucky people.

As for a psychologist asking if you "found god", well, I don't believe you.

Ask yourself this--"Why would Paladin lie about something like this--when lying would interfere with his connection to God and love?"

Because Paladin is delusional and therefore not necessarily lying.

holy jesus! you are right. I've just found my purpose to life

Is it not more delusional to live life in an illusion? Are you willing to read a few books that would open your mind?

How often do you lie?

I think if there is anyone that says good things in this board is him,

forming a coherant sentence>>>saying good things

And yes, Paladin, we've been through this. I am willing to read a few books to "open up my mind." (1 book, because I have other shit to do, and that's if it's cheap and strikes my interest and only after you've demonstrated a willingness to understand people who don't agree with you.) Are you at all capable of understanding that people can ask questions and not come to the same conclusions as you? Can you be at least a bit humble and admit you might not have the right answer?

Good question.

Oh yes, I am willing to accept that I may be wrong. This is why I keep "asking".

"Creativity" by Osho

This will open up some new thinking for you. Even Einstein stated that creativity is more important than knowledge. It isn't that facts and scientific investigation is not useful, but for the most part we humans live in the "now"--which is much more conducive to the creative mind than memory or theoretical exercises in conventional thinking.

I am a carpenter. Daily I put myself up against the best and the brightest people I can have discussions with. Often I sit and listen. Four of my close friends, that challenge me include : a professor/businessman/priest with a masters in Philosophy and a Masters in business; a financial advisor/ Buddhist monk/ Ph.D candidate working on his disertation in Mythical studies; and a computer engineer/trainer that has worked for Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and has published a book on technical aspects in the computer industry; and a bulding contractor/Buddhist/ former engineer. I challenge my thinking daily. So far, none of these people have called me delusional. But the Buddhist monk did refer to me as "the priest" and himself as "my student". I guess I must have something.

Is this the part where I'm suppose to list all the people with credentials who have told me I'm smart?

No, this is where you can admit that I am willing to place myself and my beliefs up for scrutiny. Isn't the key scientific principle to put your ideas out for falsifiabilty? My study on synchronicity has been well witnessed and scrutinized in front of these people.

No, this is where you can admit that I am willing to place myself and my beliefs up for scrutiny. Isn't the key scientific principle to put your ideas out for falsifiabilty? My study on synchronicity has been well witnessed and scrutinized in front of these people.

You see, these people are credentialed, which is why they recognize the wisdom I share. They have lived in the illusion long enough to know that truth seldom comes wrapped in a sheepskin. Knowledge and wisdom are difficult to teach--knowledge is the most common and systematic; wisdom comes with experience. This is why we journey--so we can experience life and gain wisdom. Knowledge can be bought and sold--wisdom is earned.

exactly, on both counts.

Organised religion isnt needed in order to be a decent human being.

You see, these people are credentialed, which is why they recognize the wisdom I share.

You didn’t really answer the question. Is this the part where I list all the people with credentials who think I’m wise?

Are you seriously under the impression that I am following the herd? You do know that atheists are a minority in America right? You do know that in a recent study atheists were regarded as the least trustful of all groups? Exactly who is it that you think I'm baaaaing after? I know one atheist off the internet. One. You don't put your ideas out for falsifiability because they are not able to be proved false. Do you think someone is going to come along and prove god doesn't love you? But more importantly, why do you tell me this shit as if I don't already know?