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Post by mskied on Mar 13, 2021 4:37:18 GMT -6
Its taken me all of my 48 years to be able to understand, and put into words, what I think life is about. When I was younger I had lots of ideas but in retrospect, I think that many of them were weak or flawed. I had a lot of ideas, but not many bore fruit. 20 years ago I was touched by God in a way that I believe was a challenge: discover wisdom or die. I think that I have come to this now, as I feel stable and calm, and am not being afflicted for my beliefs. I share with you now.
Have you ever watched baby videos? Kids want joy, and when something is off, they get upset. A kid is playing and does something the parent thinks is dangerous or wrong and they react in a shocking way to the child, and the child cries. They cry because they were told no, or because something is wrong. Kids want love and good, and that is how mankind is. However, we also want what we want, and we dont always know the good way to get it, and so we break with the love that we want and do something evil.
What is Good and Evil? I say it like this: there is a baseline of how things should be, and if you follow it, you are fine among the masses, but I reserve the word Good for something higher. The baseline for how things should be is; do not harm and do not obstruct. Unless someone is harming or obstructing, do not do these things. Evil is to harm or obstruct. Harming someone comes in many forms, and as we get older in this complicated world there are many ways we harm others. Do not steal from them, do not degrade them, do not damage their reputation, do not physically harm them. Do nothing to prevent them from their health and their wealth. Do this and you will make no enemies, and society will run smoothly. Do not obstruct a person as they make their choices, unless what they are choosing to harm or obstructs others. Should this happen we must take action.
That is the baseline of civil actions, but what is Good? Good goes beyond this, and into a place of sacrifice. Good is giving without asking for return. Good is helping someone with their task and duties. Good is a blessing of aid. Good is special.
I truly believe that life is the journey of a soul on the way to the baseline. Good is special, and I believe it is rewarded in life, and in Heaven.
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Post by ashima on Mar 14, 2021 6:10:55 GMT -6
Good is a rarity in the 21st century
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Post by mskied on Mar 14, 2021 7:35:09 GMT -6
I think more people would do good deeds if they knew when and where to do them.
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Post by ashima on Mar 14, 2021 8:20:48 GMT -6
People can google search for it.
I hope you find the good and do what you feel is right in your life.
Best of luck to you in your life.
Be well
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Post by mskied on Mar 14, 2021 13:47:39 GMT -6
Thank you Ashima, I wish you well also
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2021 11:35:05 GMT -6
I think more people would do good deeds if they knew when and where to do them. Indifference is the root of all evil, so to speak with Hannah Arendts wise words. Therefore, to do good requires the opposite of indifference which would be compassion (as an active attitude towards life of all kind) and true care (from which action springs). In politically difficult times, it even requires courage to stand up and speak against authorities, especially as part of an oppressed minority. I have Arendts famous quote "no one has the right to obey!" pinned on my bathroom mirror to remind me everyday to never follow orders without questioning them first. I think it's a good first step in the right direction to do good for the community: to take full responsibility for your own daily actions, as a partner and family member, employer or employee, citizen of a country and the whole world... means: lo longer be a sheep, but a shepherd of your own... a kind rebel if you wish. God bless! |
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Post by mskied on Mar 24, 2021 11:56:12 GMT -6
God is our ideal; our highest good in the form of a man or woman we can relate to. God, being perfect, is wise and just, and does everything perfectly. When we consider the God, we consider what is perfect. When they say "Love God with all your heart" they want you to adore this ideal, and also, to live in love with your higher power- because walking around in love feels good.
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Post by mskied on Mar 24, 2021 18:40:05 GMT -6
Ive posted this story once before but I have been thinking about it lately and figured Id post it again, in case you missed it the first time.
I was driving back from Florida and stopped to visit a friend in New Orleans. I got into Texas and turned North. I was getting really sick; hallucinating and having a lot of physical things go on. My mind was being over run with voices and I got into Northern Texas, it was night, and I was so overwhelmed that it was really hard to drive. I was probably close to passing out when I heard a voice say "Do you trust God to drive?" and I remember I thought "Yes" and then blacked out. I came to in Kansas City approaching traffic and drove along as if nothing had happened. I got out of Kansas City and blacked out again. I came to thinking "Im running out of gas" and sure enough, I was out and the car slowed to a stop, thankfully there was a gas station very close. I gassed up and went on my way and blacked out again and woke up in Idaho.
This story scares me. For one thing, it is an example of how I dont know when my illness has gotten out of hand. For another, the fact that I didnt drive across the country is strange, to say the least. I dont know who drove that distance, but it wasnt me. I dont recommend letting God drive, and I would never have thought to do that deliberately. The downside of this story is that its just one of many times when a voice said something that was true, which leaves me to believe all hallucinations, which turns my world into a nightmare often.
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Post by mskied on Mar 31, 2021 21:59:25 GMT -6
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Post by ashima on Apr 3, 2021 8:39:37 GMT -6
Is that somewhat how it goes for you? I did watch it.
Be well mskied
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Post by mskied on Apr 3, 2021 13:20:03 GMT -6
Some of what he says really resonates with me, like when he says he no longer feels joy, that he used to love life. I think some of his behaviors like the constant movements and the need for sensual stimulation come from his brain injuries.
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Post by mskied on Apr 5, 2021 19:29:53 GMT -6
20+ years ago I took on a quest to find perfect wisdom. I swore that I would affect the world in a positive way, one that would prevent some of the terrible things that we do. I went insane shortly after, and it has been a terrible struggle finding sanity and peace. I finally arrived at understanding, and look around and see that there are many, many of us that understand, and that this wasnt even a necessary thing to do. Because of the struggle of finding truth, I am left weak. Unfortunately I no longer have the strength to carry through with this quest.
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Post by ashima on Apr 8, 2021 5:21:05 GMT -6
Some of what he says really resonates with me, like when he says he no longer feels joy, that he used to love life. I think some of his behaviors like the constant movements and the need for sensual stimulation come from his brain injuries. Hope you can find some joy and love with something you like to do in life. |
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Post by ashima on Apr 8, 2021 5:25:21 GMT -6
20+ years ago I took on a quest to find perfect wisdom. I swore that I would affect the world in a positive way, one that would prevent some of the terrible things that we do. I went insane shortly after, and it has been a terrible struggle finding sanity and peace. I finally arrived at understanding, and look around and see that there are many, many of us that understand, and that this wasnt even a necessary thing to do. Because of the struggle of finding truth, I am left weak. Unfortunately I no longer have the strength to carry through with this quest. Cant force the truth. I feel like I've been on a mission regarding getting the truth out of a situation. I think the truth in that would be fessing up to me about some shit. But, I cant force that. Either it happens or it doesn't. Until then, I'll say that my hunch is accurate. Lol not an occult mission of truth. |
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Post by mskied on Apr 21, 2021 21:05:29 GMT -6
I sit here in sanity, only lightly scarred by my previous madness. Occasionally I hear voices or have anxiety. I want someone to blame for all my years of suffering. I want to talk to God and ask why.
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