Master Milo Posted January 18, 2021 Who am I Why am I here What is my purpose These are the three questions everyone here has ask them self. sometimes it's can be more subconsciously than consciously. But they all have been asked. Until these three questions are answered the story or the journey of seeking will continue. for most it will be lifetimes before these questions are truly answered. These answers cannot be answered by the mind. They cannot be given to you by someone else. They must come from within. So I asked you today who are you why are you here and what is your purpose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XianGong Posted January 19, 2021 This journey has been longer than I remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scholar Posted January 19, 2021 My personal 3 questions How to get powerfull How do I fulfill my strongest desires How to destroy those who oppose me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted January 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Scholar said: My personal 3 questions How to get powerfull How do I fulfill my strongest desires How to destroy those who oppose me Easy peasy. Watch and read only the mainstream sources. This will help you identify organizations representing, setting, or following the latest trends (political, ideological, moral, etc.), as well as the ones trending negatively (to be excluded from consideration). Choose one of the promoted ones. Learn its agenda of the moment by heart. Rehearse chanting its slogans in front of the mirror. Adopt its dress code. Then approach it, seek out the highest bidder, and offer your soul in exchange for initiation, training, and membership. If your soul is deemed worthy of the transaction, you've arrived. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwai Posted January 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Master Milo said: Who am I Why am I here What is my purpose These are the three questions everyone here has ask them self. sometimes it's can be more subconsciously than consciously. But they all have been asked. Until these three questions are answered the story or the journey of seeking will continue. for most it will be lifetimes before these questions are truly answered. These answers cannot be answered by the mind. They cannot be given to you by someone else. They must come from within. So I asked you today who are you why are you here and what is your purpose. What are your answers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue Posted January 19, 2021 Who am I? Where is my mind? How to fly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted January 19, 2021 Where is my mind? A "My mind" is really part of the mind... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 19, 2021 On 19/01/2021 at 6:29 AM, Master Milo said: Who am I Why am I here What is my purpose These are the three questions everyone here has ask them self. sometimes it's can be more subconsciously than consciously. But they all have been asked. Until these three questions are answered the story or the journey of seeking will continue. for most it will be lifetimes before these questions are truly answered. These answers cannot be answered by the mind. They cannot be given to you by someone else. They must come from within. So I asked you today who are you why are you here and what is your purpose. Nungali. To answer you questions. Answering questions . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 19, 2021 18 hours ago, Scholar said: My personal 3 questions How to get powerfull How do I fulfill my strongest desires How to destroy those who oppose me Shave your head Wear an over the top collar Get an eyebrow lift . 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted January 19, 2021 I think for me it started with a cat in William Saroyan's The Human Comedy. I read that novel a long time ago so I don't remember the exact words in which the cat formulated his questions to god, just the essence: what's the purpose of it all, why all the commotion, and where's my bowl of milk? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted January 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, Nungali said: Shave your head Wear an over the top collar Get an eyebrow lift . did you forget tattoos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, old3bob said: did you forget tattoos? Personally , no . I have 6 - one for each level of initiation ( except for the 'Rite of Annihilation ' ) Of course they don't give any power , but represent 'powers' gained and serve as reminders for 'sets of principles' to access those 'powers' . I met a ( adult ) woman who had opted , for who knows what effen reason, to have a 'SpongeBob SquarePants' tattoo in a visually prominent place . - poor thing ! She is a real mess . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted January 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Nungali said: Personally , no . I have 6 - one for each level of initiation ( except for the 'Rite of Annihilation ' ) Of course they don't give any power , but represent 'powers' gained and serve as reminders for 'sets of principles' to access those 'powers' . I met a ( adult ) woman who had opted , for who knows what effen reason, to have a 'SpongeBob SquarePants' tattoo in a visually prominent place . - poor thing ! She is a real mess . what happens down under stays down under 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helpfuldemon Posted January 19, 2021 I dont think in an "I" sense. I hardly ever did. I never asked myself what my purpose was, I just went on my way towards one. I never asked myself "Who am I"? I just became who I was. I did ask myself what was good. I used to say "I pursue truth!" and eventually I found some. Nowadays there is no I. Its just self evident daily life that I go from place to place engaged in. I plan for little, and I imagine nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwai Posted January 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Nungali said: Shave your head Wear an over the top collar Get an eyebrow lift . Yes Emperor Ming certainly fits the bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 20, 2021 22 hours ago, helpfuldemon said: I dont think in an "I" sense. I hardly ever did. I never asked myself what my purpose was, I just went on my way towards one. I never asked myself "Who am I"? I just became who I was. I did ask myself what was good. I used to say "I pursue truth!" and eventually I found some. Nowadays there is no I. Its just self evident daily life that I go from place to place engaged in. I plan for little, and I imagine nothing. Then try writing a post without using that first-person singular nominative pronoun . (One of our exercises was to write and speak for a period of time without its use . It is a bit of an art , that many found to be a useful exercise , ) . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted January 29, 2021 Milo is my nephews dog. That answers who am I? :-) without using I. My sister is dog sitting Milo puppy Shitzu while he is skiing. Detox/Healing/Learning Between books: The Gurus, The Young Man, and Elder Paisos ( a second important and relatable read) not finished but close know the faith a handbook for Orthodox Christians and Inquirers not started but examining for a soon Zoom class Sunday pm. Called Orthodoxy 101 but its pretty not much entry book. most recent listen pm yesterday: Krishnamurti todays update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted January 30, 2021 You are your nephew's dog ? Okey dokey . You used I twice when describing how you didnt use I Todays update .... nothing . Wot ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted January 30, 2021 where abides source? how does awareness arise? what constitutes individuality? three questions that recurr, seemingly unbidden and from within. incidentally... within seems to be the answer to all three, at this juncture. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
