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Life is the meaning of life.
Living is its purpose.

That's my take on it, anyway.

....Cleric-Monk.. >.> After re-reading the article, I can see a few eyebrow cocking statements. I suppose I'm accustomed to reading articles with an eye for the goods, as what I took from the article is that plants respond to thought... which is pretty badass. That shadowrun link is pretty amazing. ...

I don't see why it is such a difficult thing to consider as being possible. I believe plants do have feelings. Not necessarily what we would recognize as such. I believe they also have thought, though again, maybe not what we would recognize as thought. After all, what exactly does science and psych...

, but in order for there to be a purpose, life must have meaning. Please go on. I find this interesting. My interpretation of the English language, (which is not my native tongue) is that purpose are more along the lines of: A stone has no meaning, but if I pick it up and throw it at somebody, it h...

The meaning of a pizza is relevant to how hungry a person is. Its purpose is to be eaten. Life does not need a creator in order to have meaning, but does in order to have a purpose. The meaning of life is not necessarily the same question as the purpose of life, but in order for there to be a purpos...

Let's say there were no other purpose or meaning beyond itself. Let's say that the meaning is simply 'to be'. And if that is the case, the only guide-lines that are available are the ones created by people before you and of them, the ones you choose to accept as true but that, once all of the create...

This is fantastic!

Great find.

I believe this is entirely possible. Both a friend of mine, myself and countless others have used Magic: the Gathering cards specifically for divination. I do not know of many people beyond myself who have played the game as a divinatory system, but it can be done. I observed my opponents hands as e...

Do you watch a lot of television? It might be predictive intuition. A lot of shows are very similar. I think that if you watch a lot of television, you're predicting the words or are being influenced by the shows due to familiarity with themes and style. Television was invented as an educational too...

While the answers shouldn't be in opposition, it is not difficult to get different answers when using different mediums. Each medium is different and each has a different emphasis. The deck based on the work of H.P. Lovecraft will answer differently from the Cat People deck or Osho's Zen deck. Runes...

The Mayan/Aztec word for avocado also means 'testicle'. They believed the avocado was very good for men. The Greek word for walnut translates to brain-nut. They didn't question why these foods resembled organs because they believed these foods were good for those organs. They didn't have the science...

I think that it might be possible to use one's heartbeat. It's nothing I have done. But, for a beginner and even an intermediate practitioner this might be tough. To focus on the heartbeat for an extended period while also mentally projecting may divide the concentration too much. For most, it's my...

New here as well, and welcome.

Worthiness is an fascinating concept. Take the Goddess Aphrodite-Venus into consideration and realize that she has power within her domain of influence. If there were no atoms, if there were no people or animals, what exactly would she have power over? So it is that the Gods are dependent on even t...

I do not know about Kruzzynzy, nor do I know about the Goetia. In the story you told, the Wolf and you split ways as you entered into the city because the people there seemed to know him. Could you elaborate more on this? I feel as though a piece of what you are looking for can be found at that poin...

Thank you much!

Such warm welcomes!

Worthiness is an fascinating concept. Take the Goddess Aphrodite-Venus into consideration and realize that she has power within her domain of influence. If there were no atoms, if there were no people or animals, what exactly would she have power over? So it is that the Gods are dependent on even th...

Thank you! It's good to hear that I am not the only new blood to this forum. From what I have read, I think you're right. This forum has a sense of friendship and diversity that is very good to see and I hope that I am able to contribute to that. I've been reading as many threads as I can, and the o...

If you do not want to use a drum, listen to the rhythm of your heart. The meaning is the same.

I do not know your practice or your experiences. Because of this, what I have to offer may not be right for you. Meditation, from a Buddhist perspective, is not a passive activity. Meditation done to relax is not the traditional function of meditation. Meditation is used to grow, and accordingly the...

Hello, My name is Joshua and I am looking forward to participating in this forum. I don't really have any idea of what to expect during my time here, but from what lurking has revealed it ought to be interesting. I have been a student of the Art for a long time and a practitioner for half as long, a...