free will is [not] an illusion
Calibrations to note the levels in which free will is an illusion and the levels in which it is not an illusion. Subjectivity, man.
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request: talking to trees as a spiritual practice
Affirming their beauty, stability, contribution to life, etc. an extension of “goodwill towards all of life in all its expressions” -- request.
free association (psychology)
The expression (as by speaking or writing) of the content of consciousness without censorship as an aid in gaining access to unconscious processes -- wikipedia.
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Flea, Sam Elliott.
overtalking
To talk too much or too long about (something) --merriam-webster.
polyvagal theory
"A collection of proposed evolutionary, neuroscientific, and psychological constructs pertaining to the role of the vagus nerve in emotion regulation, social connection and fear response... [It] is not endorsed by current social neuroscience" -- wikipedia.
intercessory prayer shifts the field or context of what is being prayed on or about
Priority request. Is this the effect of praying on behalf of others?
"If you're going through hell, keep going"
-- Winston Churchill.
tribalism
"... putting one's own group above every other consideration, including kindness or justice. Tribalism can lead to bigotry and racism and, when taken to extremes, even war" -- vocabulary.com.
being a closeted spiritual student
Request: Not a single person in real life knows about me being into spirituality. Disclosing doesn't feel appropriate, nor do I feel the need to do it. There probably are other students in similar circumstances. Does being closeted hinder our spiritual progress?
living in a bubble
Metaphor for being insulated from the real world.
"the one who cares least has all the power in a relationship"
I had a friend who was convinced of this after his divorce.
moral clarity
Priority request. "The ability to distinguish between what is right and wrong, good and evil, and to act based on these distinctions. It involves having a clear understanding of one's values and principles and adhering to them consistently" -- Brave AI.
the darkest illusions
Illusion seems subjectively and experientially real but is categorically unreal, subjecting us to suffering, misinformation and spiritualized ego manipulation. When the darkest illusions are transcended, we are liberated from these vulnerabilities.
A Course in Miracles: Complete and Annotated Edition
In 2017 Circle of Atonement released a "from scratch a new edition" of ACIM that draws upon Helen's notes of "approximately 45,000 words that are not included in the original book."