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Originally posted by arpgme
reply to post by Xaphan
It actually it would be like you (Spirit) choosing an interesting video game, and then actually being able to be the character (Physical Human Being) IN the video. Of course it seems like free-will but the whole game is already scripted from start to finish.
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Originally posted by arpgme
reply to post by KenArten
Resistance isn't really changing anything. It is you "trying" not to go with the flow of your own life script but the flow will drag you anyway so it makes not changes.
It seems like "taking responsibility", in this context, is always another way of saying "setting yourself up for guilt".
Originally posted by Xaphan
OP, I mean no personal insult or anything. But I find this whole idea to be absolutely absurd.
I'll state one thing for the record first: I'm not religious; nor am I atheist. I believe in a non-specific cosmic entity, and that there is a purpose to everyone's life. But seriously, what would be the point of living if we aren't making our own choices? What the hell would we be learning if we were just basically living in a movie? That would be pointless. I would compare that to buying a video game, then inviting somebody over and saying "You play it while I watch, I don't want to bother doing it myself."
Originally posted by arpgme
I know some people just do not want to ACCEPT that free-will does not exist (at least not here), but it is true.
Originally posted by arpgme
reply to post by lacrimaererum
All of the information and her wisdom is provided free on her YouTube channel. If you want a reading or something then that is your choice to pay. She has to make a living too, she is a single mom.
Originally posted by KenArten
reply to post by smithjustinb
It seems like "taking responsibility", in this context, is always another way of saying "setting yourself up for guilt".
Not at all. It means taking responsibility for the consequences of my actions and that is an acceptance, not any form of deflection or self-blame. And why is it assumed that these consequences cause any feeling of guilt? I similar vein, I would also not even think of these consequences that may be very positive (whatever that means) as deserving any pride. It is not about emotions. When I draw the bow and release the arrow, it flies with all my truth in its flight path. It is just truth, not anything else. No right, no wrong, just truth, my truth. But at least my free will decided that I let the arrow fly so that I can evaluate my truth by observing that path.
Also, Zen thoughts of godhood within, all accepted. This simply confirms that I do have an influence on the universe and a free will to shape that influence. To “enjoy existence” alone seems to divorce my actions from the consequences of my actions. I choose to stay connected, not because of guilt, but because my thinking should be able to measure the consequences and guide subsequent actions. Is this right or wrong? It is me and my choice.
Now
have a cup of tea