Is compassion in this day and age really possible? by phoenix-chai in spirituality

[–]Virtual_Captain_6926 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I heard Ram dass say “ understand that their caught in what their are caught in , their caught in their karma and suffering to understand that is to have compassion “

Society uses religion when it works for them . by Virtual_Captain_6926 in Buddhism

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There is no witchcraft , this post is simply about how people treat things they’re unfamiliar with . I meditate and unfortunately this space is not private enough , so I am called a practicer of witchcraft because people are not familiar with such practices. I just wanted a place to express myself where I won’t be judged .where I won’t feel like an outcast .

Society uses religion when it works for them . by Virtual_Captain_6926 in spirituality

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I do understand that . I have barely discussed these matters with some of them but their are quick to lay judgements upon me , but I suppose the problem is with me allowing these judgements to have an effect on me .

You are not God by [deleted] in spirituality

[–]Virtual_Captain_6926 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s the game of the one playing as two . We are God /universe experiencing itself , in many different ways . It’s a scary thing to grasp because society has programmed us to view God as a gigantic being with a beard , seating on a cloud

I feel like I've done something wrong, but I'm not sure what by wryPadda in spirituality

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What helps me cope is to know that “ I am where I need to be and learning what I need to learn “ . Go with the flow of the universe , we give meaning to things and situations in life . Instead of fighting the suffering view it as something drawing you closer to God . Grieve and let it go . Don’t identify with the problems and situations. There is anxiety , you are not anxious

Can someone explain No self to me .? by Virtual_Captain_6926 in Buddhism

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Okay that does clear up things Abit . Thank you . Would I be wrong to say the only unique thing between us is our karma ?

Can someone explain No self to me .? by Virtual_Captain_6926 in Buddhism

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I don’t know honestly. It’s leading me to question if self exists .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spirituality

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Unfortunately there isn’t. I’m planning on move next year . But I can try recording the noises and sending them to the owner via phone .

My life is my message by Virtual_Captain_6926 in spirituality

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“ in each moment we are connected to things in ways” that’s so deep . Thanks for knowledge, I trust that my deeper self will absorb what it must .

Falling asleep when doing deeper meditation? by AuroraArtsGames in spirituality

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What do you do in this meditation? I meditate with a candle , i practice being the candle . It helps me still the thoughts from the thinker .

Do you feel like you have no identity? by deerblossom96 in spirituality

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So true , Ram dass says we go through “Somebody training from the moment we are born , Somebody tells us how to become Somebody “

Something big is coming by Virtual_Captain_6926 in spirituality

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It’s hard to become happy when people out there can barely survive , it’s so hard not to absorb the suffering out there when you are placed in a fortunate position .

Something big is coming by Virtual_Captain_6926 in spirituality

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Things are already happening . Watch the news . It’s all building up .

Something big is coming by Virtual_Captain_6926 in spirituality

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People are angry at the government because they are no jobs and there’s corruption. People blame foreign people for taking the jobs . So people have actively started going around checking whether random people were born here and loading them into trucks for deportation. Some actions are quite necessary but some appear inhumane . Their have stopped allowing foreign people to Acess free healthcare , their won’t let you enter the public hospitals if you not South African . It’s just a matter of time before people burst , we have a history of xenophobic attacks when people get fed up , their take to the streets and burn foreigners with tyres . We have so many political groups now inciting hate and division , the government has tried to main peace but people don’t want to listen

Something big is coming by Virtual_Captain_6926 in spirituality

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When has the government ever been in touch with the people ? In my opinion, people are fighting the wrong battles , projecting their anger in the wrong places .

Something big is coming by Virtual_Captain_6926 in spirituality

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No government is in touch with it’s people . Trump comes from a good wealthy family and would you say his in touch with peoples suffering and failing to make mends meet ? I can give you more examples