Spirituality

Sophia_ · #1 09-06-2008, 02:11 AM

What does this word "spirituality" mean to you? I question whether we can all agree on the concept, but I am sincerely interested in hearing your version. It would be arrogant to think that there was just one definition of any word.

Have at it, please.

OrangeSapphire · #2 09-06-2008, 03:24 AM

spiritualty means you shut the fuck up.

no offense meant, but why can't youpost like a normal perspn?

cypherpunk · #3 09-06-2008, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeSapphire

spiritualty means you shut the fuck up.

no offense meant, but why can't youpost like a normal perspn?

Sophia_ believes I'm his Spiritual Wife !!! That is really a good one Margaret. God That Is Funny. He could never possess enough spirit to afford me. What, does he think he's a fricken Mormon, for cryin' out loud ?? Oh Brother ! And he's tellin' everybody that he sacrificed for both of us, by not marrying me 33 years ago ? What is With That Careful CarpNetter ?

Ophiel · #4 09-06-2008, 07:51 AM

Spirituality is what they replaced the Philosophy forum with.

bort · #5 09-06-2008, 08:21 AM

It means, like, belief in intangible shit. To some degree. The supernatural realm is not totally anathema to you.

Sophia_ · #6 09-06-2008, 11:42 AM

I won't give a description or definition of spirituality, but I'll show you an effect like I did at the Coffee Emporium when I freaked Rancheria out a couple times. At least that's what must have happened because he keeps on and on. I've learned a few deep(deep sea) secrets about Mr "Big Heart" and I won't be attempting to intimidate or humiliate him with the spiritual insight. Intuition is the inroad to the "other side". Artists learn to tap this resource, and hopefully inspire others to a more fulfilled and curious life.

I'm a failure in the eyes of those who aspire to fame, wealth, or social status; but my life is rich with beauty and love. I thank whoever is on the other side feeding me these things; and I give of myself as evidence of my awareness, even when this means being uncomfortable with myself for doing so. Vulnerability is a key to humaness. Building walls is the never-ending work of the ego; breaking these walls down frees the spirit--this is how i works:

Ask a question in the presence of mind that you will one day receive the answer from the universe. SEEK (not a search but an opening of the heart) and the answers will arrive to guide you through life. Practice reaching out to the other side without expectation, like scientists who await answers someday from signals sent into space. Healthy skepticism is a fine tool except that skepticism requires use of the rational mind for gaining proof rather than the intuitive mind's sense for truth. Here is where the blockage comes from: when the rational mind, which is a support system for the ego, blocks out unwanted and extraneous information, thus we miss the subtleties of life when our minds are actively critical and judgmental. The ego does not tolerate the uncertain, unrewarded risks of self-expression; but would rather risk for personal gain. The "other side" is able to communicate to the physical realm via acausal means such as synchronicity and grace. The ego is only interested in that which it can control, thereby malignancy is a state of ultimate control of one's environment; exposure is the cruelest form of punishment for the inflated ego which wants to defend its pretentious public image of itself. Walls are a defense system. Acausal events seldom pierce the consciousness of a well defended malignant narcissistic ego.

Here is an example: I posted this thread inquiring about spirituality here at KR last night. This is what the universe sent as an answer for me to FIND.

Google's thoughts for the day: "One side will make you larger; the other side will make you smaller."
- Lewis Carrol

You are welcomed to discern for yourself the meaning here. I choose to accept that there IS an "other side" beyond the physical world. You may not--that's acceptable for me too. We both can be correct. This is the beauty of living in this reality-- we can consciously choose how we want to see our world. I don't have to prove you wrong to prove myself right-- we're all right!

"Without a creative imagination how would one keep love growing like wildflowers?"
~~carefulcarpenter

Ophiel · #7 09-06-2008, 11:49 AM

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Here is an example: I posted this question here at KR last night. This is what the universe sent as an answer for me to FIND.

Google's thoughts for the day: "One side will make you larger; the other side will make you smaller."
- Lewis Carrol

You are welcomed to discern for yourself the meaning here. I choose to accept that there IS an "other side" beyond the physical world. You may not--that's acceptable for me too. We both can be correct. This is the beauty of living in this reality-- we can consciously choose how we want to see our world. I don't have to prove you wrong for me to prove I'm right-- we're all right!

Sophia_, I want you to pay close attention: SUBJECTIVISM DOES NOT MEAN THAT THERE ARE NO WRONG ANSWERS, JUST THAT THERE ARE NO RIGHT ONES.

This is not for you to interpret as you see fit, and we cannot both be right. FACT.

Sophia_ · #8 09-06-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cypherpunk

These are two wonderful and spirited women raised in Minnesota; one is a great promoter of the state's ideals and the other is now a Texan. One went to the U of M and dated a nobody from the Gopher football team. The other went to Arizona State and dated Reggie Jackson. One is exceptionally beautiful on the outside and the other is exceptionally beautiful on the inside. One has a hillbilly friend from California and the other has never met a hillbilly in her life; both didn't know any carpenters before 2006. Now one of them corresponds weekly with a careful carpenter via the internet. Both women talk about a silly hillbilly carpenter; and laugh and cry together. One lost her first husband; the other has lost touch with hers. Both women are bridging gaps between the classes and these women are helping to change the world--from the top down. Imagine the people they must know!!

Both are wonderful people. I thank one of them for being my friend. And I thank her for teaching me how to be a better husband.

Sophia_ · #9 09-07-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeSapphire

spiritualty means you shut the fuck up.

no offense meant, but why can't youpost like a normal perspn?

On Kittyradio what is a "normal person"?

"Suffering cannot be cured--not with drugs; not by force. We fight a war with ourselves until one day we recognize that our battles have a general nature to them: we are much more involved in a resistance movement than a war with the world. We resist change; we resist wisdom; we resist help; we resist the positive forces which nurture our growth; we resist life. Once we realize this we begin to live, and stop resisting the natural flow towards death. We let go of our old identities and beliefs and we flow with the daily tides of uncertainty . Life is the dynamic of change."
~~carefulcarpnetter

Ophiel · #10 09-07-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sophia_

On Kittyradio what is a "normal person"?

Someone who gives enough of a shit whether anyone reads their post to keep them concise and well-constructed, good-humoured, witty, etc.

For all the praise you heap upon the KR community for being so wonderful, you seem remarkably loathe to actually join it.

Sophia_ · #11 09-07-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ophiel

Someone who gives enough of a shit whether anyone reads their post to keep them concise and well-constructed, good-humoured, witty, etc.

For all the praise you heap upon the KR community for being so wonderful, you seem remarkably loathe to actually join it.

I live in this world but I am not of this world.

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