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To explain the above quote simply - we have to be self aware/conscious. Not just of our actions, but everything we do down to the thought we had for a macro second (or something long pondered)[*Reminds me of polar opposites]. If it effects a living orgasm physically/emotionally then it is being done by something consciously [as well as causing influence, in some 'realm' of thought, right? (*insight needed on this last sentence speficially - agree/disagree, why? etc.)
Since energy can be stored it is absolute and absolute. it can never not be there/here/anywhere -- unless things do die out/fade away into the abyss. If all energy is dispersed then the molecule would be no more.
However, matter can neither be created nor destroyed. Right? -- since when energy is dispersed > left with empty shell >shell must be filled once again -- that is the cycle of life. [*Reincarnation explained?*]
You've ["We've"] been born & raised to kill one another -- with what we choose to kill another with, however is our choice.
Originally posted by highlyoriginal
'Everything is everything'.
Originally posted by FortAnthem
reply to post by highlyoriginal
If we are all one, why are we always trying to kill each other; wouldn't that be like killing ourselves?
You've ["We've"] been born & raised to kill one another -- with what we choose to kill another with, however is our choice.
Sure people are capable of working together toward a common goal and have a huge capacity for generosity in the face of adversity but, they never come together like they do when confronted with a common enemy. There's nothing like a common enemy to motivate us to grab the torches and pitchforks, demanding the heads of our common enemy.
TPTB used this instinct masterfully when they pulled off 9-11. Look how easily led we were after they "conveniently" identified the perpetrators of the attack just hours after it happened.
OK, I'm rambling now, so I'll stop.
Originally posted by Section69
People are not that bad. We are geared to survive, sometimes killing ends up happening, but I don't think we go out of our way to do it.
I think we are just adapting to our environment, like other animals.
Originally posted by OneLife
reply to post by FortAnthem
We 'kill' others because we kill ourselves, we seperate from ourselves and we moan and complain even though we have a choice not to. Feeding bodies with junk food, not taking care of the body, recklessly hiding from yourself, etc. They all 'kill' you or move you further away from yourself, so if we can't take care of ourselves, we certainty can't take care of others. Respect yourself and you start respecting others. Acting reckless pushes you away from yourself and others.
Jesus had it right. Although his teachings have been perverted out of fear, greed and control, if you can read between the lines you'll see.
Originally posted by highlyoriginal
"Once your learn that you must place yourself first and foremost, before anyone, even your loved ones, you will be able to truly help others as you will now be helping yourself."
Yourself is always priority #1 if not then you have a problem.
Even if you say you will take a bullet for your lover, which in all fairness may be true, if you're not 100% how can you say that for sure? How do you know you wont be anxious and have delayed reaction? This is an extreme but I'm hoping it makes sense.
Now, this was a round about way for me to say I agree, to an extent, to the statement you made that we are all meant to kill one another. But I will stipulate that by saying, we are all meant to SUSTAIN one another. Death/Killing is simply the by product of living. But I do agree that we choose how to kill.