One thing this global awakening (at least an awakening for me and my fellow shrews) has made me realize is that we all have been living in utter hell for quite some time. I won’t speak for you, but for me it seems all of the advancements in technology have not really done a damn thing to support the human spirit. Sure, we may live longer, we don’t have parasites continually gnawing on our flesh, we don’t have rampant infections and internal horrors raging within our bodies (not usually but becoming more and more prevalent with cancer), we get to drive around in cars, fly all over the world, watch TV, play video games on the computer or our phones. Yahoo. Yes, technology is also responsible for a lot of good things, like ease of procuring food, clean water, etc. but stay with me here.
Hey Todd, sure agree that there’s a sense of apathy and alienation, as a therapist, I see numerous adults between 20 and 50 who use cannabis almost daily. Some feel concerned but others see it as normal.
I don’t know whether it’s technology that causes this alienation … I think it is a very complex question.
I think you’re bang on though - the malaise is pervasive and real and being disconnected with the soul could certainly be part of it..
Along with your OffG article "Occult Totalitarianism", this completes a great 1-2 punch of writing. My wife and I have spoken every day now---and it's getting tiring--- of many of the things you've been writing about and what is happening in the world of 2022 following the "2 weeks to Flatten the Curve"of 2020. I am grateful for your courage to express your thoughts and feelings.
However, most of the folks we know are still 'sleeping'. Finding communities of like-minded individuals or strengthening the bonds with family--if possible-- and faith is paramount. I looked forward to a 'sleepy' quiet retirement in 2019 and, alas, that will not be the case---- but perhaps that may be for the better? I still do not know. What I do know is that much of what is 'happening' are not random events, but part of a much bigger plan. And that's not something I used to think about or consider.
You are right on the target, Todd. Dead center! My friend’s father died last week (from the jab). He was an atheist. I thought, how much better his life his Earthly life would have been if he believed in God. Belief in God (not necessarily man made religion) definitely leads one to live their life with a difference. I speak from personal experience.
I’m starting a new book: The Spiritual Crisis of Man - Paul Brunton, 1953…this has been a chronic “problem” for decades. Thank you once again for your heartfelt, observant commentary!
I love your writing, and just saw your article on OffG.
If there is a "Devil" (I'm personally starting to believe there is such a thing), he probably saw the Enlightenment and laughed. He probably said, "Yes! Embrace technology and materialism at ALL costs.." Mary Shelley warned about this, of course, but her story was quickly denigrated to the "spooky monster" genre.
"How do they fare?" Good question - they fare very well Todd and you are quite right in your assumptions. I lived on my yacht for several years and spent time in Cape Town - travelling South Africa extensively. It gets a bad press. Although 35-40% unemployment is reported I saw no economically inactive people.
Of course the climate is a great help but people outside the cities live a simple and happy life just a you surmise, they lack little of the essentials and the trappings of technology are not missed. This is also true of the yachty life where people support each other freely - no competition but much cooperation - you don't have to be rich to sail contrary to the generally accepted idea.
I could go on for hours relating my experiences in various countries - travelling does broaden the mind. Suffice to say you are bang on.
Hey Todd, sure agree that there’s a sense of apathy and alienation, as a therapist, I see numerous adults between 20 and 50 who use cannabis almost daily. Some feel concerned but others see it as normal.
I don’t know whether it’s technology that causes this alienation … I think it is a very complex question.
I think you’re bang on though - the malaise is pervasive and real and being disconnected with the soul could certainly be part of it..
Along with your OffG article "Occult Totalitarianism", this completes a great 1-2 punch of writing. My wife and I have spoken every day now---and it's getting tiring--- of many of the things you've been writing about and what is happening in the world of 2022 following the "2 weeks to Flatten the Curve"of 2020. I am grateful for your courage to express your thoughts and feelings.
However, most of the folks we know are still 'sleeping'. Finding communities of like-minded individuals or strengthening the bonds with family--if possible-- and faith is paramount. I looked forward to a 'sleepy' quiet retirement in 2019 and, alas, that will not be the case---- but perhaps that may be for the better? I still do not know. What I do know is that much of what is 'happening' are not random events, but part of a much bigger plan. And that's not something I used to think about or consider.
You are right on the target, Todd. Dead center! My friend’s father died last week (from the jab). He was an atheist. I thought, how much better his life his Earthly life would have been if he believed in God. Belief in God (not necessarily man made religion) definitely leads one to live their life with a difference. I speak from personal experience.
I’m starting a new book: The Spiritual Crisis of Man - Paul Brunton, 1953…this has been a chronic “problem” for decades. Thank you once again for your heartfelt, observant commentary!
I love your writing, and just saw your article on OffG.
If there is a "Devil" (I'm personally starting to believe there is such a thing), he probably saw the Enlightenment and laughed. He probably said, "Yes! Embrace technology and materialism at ALL costs.." Mary Shelley warned about this, of course, but her story was quickly denigrated to the "spooky monster" genre.
We absolutely need to come back to nature.
"How do they fare?" Good question - they fare very well Todd and you are quite right in your assumptions. I lived on my yacht for several years and spent time in Cape Town - travelling South Africa extensively. It gets a bad press. Although 35-40% unemployment is reported I saw no economically inactive people.
Of course the climate is a great help but people outside the cities live a simple and happy life just a you surmise, they lack little of the essentials and the trappings of technology are not missed. This is also true of the yachty life where people support each other freely - no competition but much cooperation - you don't have to be rich to sail contrary to the generally accepted idea.
I could go on for hours relating my experiences in various countries - travelling does broaden the mind. Suffice to say you are bang on.
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I really enjoy your writings! Thanks!
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