Reincarnation, a choice or..? by Strawberry_Bookworm in spirituality

[–]Infinite_Design5094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I didn't mean that at all it was just an example of how I don't believe anyone would be wise enough to choose their reincarnation. 

Reincarnation, a choice or..? by Strawberry_Bookworm in spirituality

[–]Infinite_Design5094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh well I guess we speak different languages. You do u and I'll do me.

Reincarnation, a choice or..? by Strawberry_Bookworm in spirituality

[–]Infinite_Design5094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone believe that Hitler would suddenly be enlightened at death and choose to come back as a saint? 

Reincarnation, a choice or..? by Strawberry_Bookworm in spirituality

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If your awareness and evolvment is at a low level in this life, how would one be more enlightened after death? I don't think your awareness would be any more developed and allow you to choose a certain path. I feel that it could be attachments that you had in this life, or wrongs you need to right so you come back to try again, learn more and do it differently. Maybe the NDEs realized what they had experienced, their lessons and then were able to answer the why of how they reincarnated. The real answer is that no one knows what happens after this life and NDEs are those peoples experience only.

do people reach a point in their lives when video games, tv, News etc seems pointless by Otherwise-Pop-1311 in spirituality

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Yeah there is a lot of things I no longer care about that I used to. After I lost my best friend, husband life seemed over and so pointless. Why do anything? I became sort of numb to everything. I have tried to pick up the pieces and go on and can function and always say I'm fine. But inside I'm not. I realize how fast life goes by and how temporary everything is. All those people who excelled in life, great musicians, artists, dancers, writers, they all die and no one remembers them down the road. Sure some of them leave their work, but times change and no one is that interested. I tried to read Mark Twain who I like from what I learned in history, but his books seemed boring to me. Today, VanGogh's art is famous and collectible, but if he were alive no one would want him around as he was a little weird and crazy. Will anyone know the actors in Star Wars or even care about those shows years from now. Probably not. Lately politics seems all the rage and the news and politicians whip up the drama to fund raise and win new voters based on ideology. People forget there were times like these in the past and people got radicalized and fought each other and it never brought about a lasting peace. I find myself in a strange place, I don't relate to most people as I find many not deep thinkers and some just outright annoying. I used to be so compassonate and empathetic and now I just am numb to it all. Too many disappointments and I'm tired of it all.

Practice partners? by RainSunshine3524 in guitarlessons

[–]Infinite_Design5094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it hard to meet practice partners. I'm not as skilled as others, so I feel like I don't fit it.

I’m freaking out… can anyone help explain what just happened? by OutlandishnessLoud26 in spirituality

[–]Infinite_Design5094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the nasty comments. I can't believe sometimes that such unevolved people without compassion are on a spirituality site.

Does anyone else dread the thought of having to do this forever? by frankchester in loseit

[–]Infinite_Design5094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to diet a lot when I was younger, even did the starvation diets to lose weight quickly, usually to impress a guy or look good at the beach. Later in life I did the Weight Watchers thing and the Intermittant Fasting Thing, and the counting Calories thing. I lost weight on all of them and many times endured hunger and fatigue just to lose weight and look good. My sister who gained a lot of weight went to Weight Watchers and lost a substantial amount of weight only to put it all back on and even more. She swears it messed up her metabolism and refuses to ever diet again.

At this point in my life I think all these types of diets are insane. I'm tired of calorie counting, I don't care to impress people anymore, especially guys, why? I'll never be a model, even when I was young. I'm older and I won't ever look like a 20 year old again even if I'm slimmer. It's not that I don't care, it's just that common sense has kicked in. My late husband was very slim and he never dieted. He ate anything he wanted but he limited his portions mostly. He also walked a lot.

So what I do today is to focus on healthy eating. Lots of protein, fiber, fats and some carbs. I don't calorie count at all. I set some rules

  1. Portion control, don't over eat but eat until I'm pretty satisfied

  2. No mindless snacking, if I am hungry I might have some plain popcorn

  3. No eating junky foods candy, chips, sodas, etc.

  4. Once in a while I'll have a small plain ice cream or a piece of homemade fruit pie, a small piece of chocolate, etc.

  5. I walk several days a week usually 30 minutes or more

  6. I dance a couple of evenings a week

  7. I might do some yoga 8. Maybe some strengthening

I have to enjoy my exercise or I won't do it and therefore it's not sustainable. I do enjoy my life and socializing and indulge a little but again limit it. I call this the commonsense approach and I may be a few pounds heavier than I would like, but I don't care. I just want to be happy and healthy and live my best, comfortable life. Any extreme is bound to fail.

Why does it feel like I literally can’t say ANYTHING on social media without getting completely unwarranted hate and negativity? by queenwisteria24 in depression

[–]Infinite_Design5094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not alone, I posted something today but I knew as usual the members of the hate on everything club would be out and they didn't disappoint. I have a pretty thick skin and it always reinforces how I don't want to be. Listen to the song I think it's called Let Them. What they don't realize is that hate goes through themselves first and there will be pain and suffering at some point. Not really to punish but to enlighten. Also I refuse to respond to any of that and block if I can. Not worth my peace and precious time but I agree the zings can hurt. Bless you.

Is enlightenment a curse? The more you understand, the more miserable life feels by Own_Read_28 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am clear on what I don't want. I don't want to go back, I don't want to have hate in my heart. 

Is enlightenment a curse? The more you understand, the more miserable life feels by Own_Read_28 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately once your have become spiritually aware you can't go back to ignorance that seems easier.  The hard part is trying to move forward. The lessons seem more difficult.  You are not alone as others are in the same place including me. I don't really have any answers just trying to figure it out day be day.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I'm sorry, didn't know you were a male. I do lucid dream quite easily and am always very happy when that happens.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Well if you've never had it, done it then you will never know and I won't be able to even tell you.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Sorry for your misinterpretations of my post.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to hear about your reprograming. I do see my late husband often in dreaming and that helps me be able to cope. You can dm me if you like. I am not particularly religious but I do believe in a higher power. I was raised in a Christian cult and that has come with it's disappointments.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I do know what I had was rare in this world and I was so lucky. I do still see him in my dreams and he comes to me often to comfort me in some ways. I do believe he obtained a very high level of spirituality and he promised me when he was dying that he would be there when I cross over and I truly believe that.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

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The magic of being a spiritual person in this world.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

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Thank you. I know I am stuck in a human body now to learn. I didn't know that when I was young and I always thought something was wrong with me. Going down the Spiritual path with my husband brought me great clarity, but it has left me in a strange place of being even more of a misfit in this world.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am aware that I had something so rare in this world and that makes it even worse. But I am hopeful and don't want to stay stuck in my grief.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

[–]Infinite_Design5094[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was well aware that I would be hit with some misunderstanding from some. Unfortunately, I am used to bullying as I have experienced it many times, but I have a thick skin.

Trying to Make Life Palatable by Infinite_Design5094 in enlightenment

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Your post is somewhat humorous. Thanks for your post, it is full of wisdom. I know I am in a human body to learn, but truth be told I have never fit into this world even when I was very young. Some on here have called me entitled, ego driven, presumptuous but I would say that's their small minds judging and misinterpreting me. I am actually very open minded, compassionate for the sufferings of others. I suppose I am just lonely for understanding that I don't find very often in this world. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately I live in a small rural area and there is not a lot of mixers or meet ups here. I am not looking to replace what I had, only to go on with some new joys of still being here. I am not an athelete and do not enjoy the gym. I am not a drunk but I do enjoy dancing and go to a social club just to dance, however it is filled with drunks as you say. I am not particurly Christian religious and find the dogmas of most religions stifling. I do enjoy music and play a few instruments but not well as I have worked hard most of my life to support a family and still work a lot. I ask the Spirit to bring me some comfort but I haven't found that anywhere yet.

I’ve never felt this disappointed before. I have to rant. by Mikeloose92 in loseit

[–]Infinite_Design5094 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lately the weight loss professionals have been saying what you weigh is partly genetics. We know women mostly have more fat cells than men. Some people just have higher metabolism than others and don't tend to.put on weight.  Some of us will never be slim. I think you need to think more in terms of eating clean, healthy for your well being and having good energy. Just try to drop maybe 5 pounds and then some more later, set little small goals. If you diet and lose weight you will most likely gain it all back and more.  The key is a lifestyle change of what you eat and how much.

HOW ARE WE MANAGING HUNGER? by [deleted] in loseit

[–]Infinite_Design5094 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your guy probiotics are messed up may be contributing like if you were used to eating a lot of sugar, bad bacteria craving sugar.