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Swami...
#1163138 - 12/22/02 05:29 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm so fucking glad you come here. You challenge me to think more than anyone at the Shroomery. You never seem to stop questioning things, which I think is wonderful!
Your questioning of spiritual concepts/theories/ideas has led to me questioning many of my own. I had a lot of dogma floating around because my perspective didnt vary enough. I'd looked at so many things from so many different perspectives.. except one.
The cold, disspassionate logician. It sounds drab, but its really wonderful. I've taken your views to heart, and I have to say its really helped me grow as a person.
So.. thank you for questioning everything, Swami. You inspire me.
PS. Murex asked you what you DID believe was true.. and I was wondering if you could perhaps give us some insight about your take on 'THE TRUTH', as it were.
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RebelSteve33
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1163152 - 12/22/02 05:34 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'd just like to say that I love you too, Swami. I really do! I'm so glad you come here... I always look forward to reading your posts and seeing what you have to say about things!
In fact...
Will you marry me, Swami?
..... Please?
..... I'll cut my penis off and get a vagina implant!
-RebelSteve
-------------------- Namaste.
Edited by RebelSteve33 (12/23/02 03:21 AM)
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Anonymous
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1163157 - 12/22/02 05:37 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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I knew my rating would go down from posting that. ;D Oh well. Karma, fuckers! You guys are SO SCREWED.
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Murex
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..... I'll cut my penis off and get a vagina implant!
Ugg!
As for the topic:
-------------------- What if everything around you Isn't quite as it seems? What if all the world you think you know, Is an elaborate dream? And if you look at your reflection, Is it all you want it to be?
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3eyedgod
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1163162 - 12/22/02 05:39 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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You are a good critical thinker Swami, a trait to be admired. You make an excellent skeptic.
I think you'd make for a hillarious comedian too. Your always making me laugh
-------------------- Without everything wouldn't nothing be everything and without nothing wouldn't everything be nothing.I am the beginning and the end,the source and the void, the light and the darkness,i am but a small drop of the ocean yet i am an ocean unto myself
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Re: Swami... [Re: 3eyedgod]
#1163165 - 12/22/02 05:40 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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hehe... It's the inflate Swami's ego thread.
-------------------- Without everything wouldn't nothing be everything and without nothing wouldn't everything be nothing.I am the beginning and the end,the source and the void, the light and the darkness,i am but a small drop of the ocean yet i am an ocean unto myself
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Re: Swami... [Re: 3eyedgod]
#1163167 - 12/22/02 05:41 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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lol. I dont think Swami has half the ego alot of people give him credit for. ;P
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Re: Swami... [Re: 3eyedgod]
#1163168 - 12/22/02 05:42 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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You guys are going to awaken Swami's emotions...
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Murex
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Re: Swami... [Re: 3eyedgod]
#1163169 - 12/22/02 05:42 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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hehe... It's the inflate Swami's ego thread.
I'm sure he'll like it.
-------------------- What if everything around you Isn't quite as it seems? What if all the world you think you know, Is an elaborate dream? And if you look at your reflection, Is it all you want it to be?
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Anonymous
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1163178 - 12/22/02 05:45 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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Oh yeah. Adamist, Murex. You guys rock also! You two are prime examples of what tool is about, and I think thats fucking awesome.
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Murex
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1163196 - 12/22/02 05:55 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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-------------------- What if everything around you Isn't quite as it seems? What if all the world you think you know, Is an elaborate dream? And if you look at your reflection, Is it all you want it to be?
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Swami
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1163258 - 12/22/02 06:30 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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if you could perhaps give us some insight about your take on 'THE TRUTH', as it were
I really wish I had deep insights about the nature of spirituality and the cosmos to share. I am only a student like everyone else here. The only things that I try to teach is emotional control and critical thinking. I am as far from a cold logician as possible. That is only one small, but very useful aspect of my being.
I don't really understand why so many get their feathers ruffled from questioning. God & truth are not fragile relics that need to be housed in bulletproof glass. ANYTHING AUTHENTIC will stand up to close scrutiny. I believe that much of the anger response comes from fear that closely-held belief might turn out to be illusion and then where would one be?
As to the accolades presented here, I am no more flattered than I am hurt when attacked. It does please me though that some of you are not afraid to look closely at things which is all that I ask. I do not ask anyone to adopt my view as some believe, merely to look at an issue from as many ways as possible, not to merely accept another's interpretation.
OK. On to "the truth". That which I hold most high is integrity in thought and deed, humor and caring. I have come closest to Spirit through deep relationships and spending time alone in the wilderness. I find meditation to be most useful, not for contacting the higher realms, but for recognizing your daily thought clutter.
The most powerful spiritual tools that I know of are the practice of gratitude, forgiveness and the letting go of fear.
-------------------- The proof is in the pudding.
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Re: Swami... [Re: Swami]
#1163262 - 12/22/02 06:34 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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What about your mushroom experiences?
-------------------- What if everything around you Isn't quite as it seems? What if all the world you think you know, Is an elaborate dream? And if you look at your reflection, Is it all you want it to be?
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RebelSteve33
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Re: Swami... [Re: Swami]
#1163277 - 12/22/02 06:41 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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Good post! We have very much in common, especially in this aspect:
I have come closest to Spirit through deep relationships and spending time alone in the wilderness.
Spending time alone in the wilderness can be awesome!, and I respect you even more that you have experienced this and realized its significance.
..... So
..... Now will you marry me?
-RebelSteve
-------------------- Namaste.
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GazzBut
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1163780 - 12/23/02 03:16 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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Id have to concur. The Swamster has definitely reminded me of a few key points regarding the nature of belief and dogma. I still think he is hooked on his own dogma and refuses to ever suspend his belief, something i think will slow down anyones progress (Cant have his ego getting to big now can we!!)
Cheers Swami.
-------------------- Always Smi2le
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1163809 - 12/23/02 03:35 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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definitely! he makes really good points and keeps you on yer feet, heh. i wonder how swami feels about this thread? heh
-------------------- "I think it's time we stop Children, What's the sound, Everybody look what's going down"
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Re: Swami... [Re: GazzBut]
#1163906 - 12/23/02 04:32 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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I love Swami
-------------------- Don't worry, B. Caapi
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Re: Swami... [Re: Xlea321]
#1164100 - 12/23/02 05:58 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm gonna buy a 'Sitar Swami' effects pedal for my guitar.
Oh yea, Swami is the shit. Definately one of the most open-minded people on this board, probably in this world...
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Swami
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Re: Swami... [Re: Grav]
#1164412 - 12/23/02 07:38 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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Definately one of the most open-minded people on this board...
Well, as a child I had my head cleaved open in a playground accident. Does that count?
-------------------- The proof is in the pudding.
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Swami
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Re: Swami... [Re: Xlea321]
#1164417 - 12/23/02 07:40 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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You da man Alex! You really give 'em hell on the Politics Forum.
-------------------- The proof is in the pudding.
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Re: Swami... [Re: Swami]
#1164483 - 12/23/02 07:54 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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YOU TOO!!! i had to get like 30 stitches!!
-I guess when you get right down to it swami, you're not COMPLETELY evil!!
-------------------- ================================================So what's your peace of mind huh? A swiss watch? leasin' a Lex on credit? all the pussy and liquor a nigga can get..put together this puzzle, but my pieces won't fit.. {Ras kass}
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quemo
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Re: Swami... [Re: FatNug]
#1164865 - 12/23/02 10:50 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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mannnn, if someone would post a thread on my person in a way like this one i would TOTALLY be masturbating right now.....o quemo you tha man you so clever and stufff i like it i like it i'd probably be screaming to my totally dull white plastered (with what i see you think) wall ...ok I AM DRUNK ..SO THE F*CK WHAT
ps. YES I KNOW I HAVE ONLY 8 POSTS AND THERE IS NO REASON WHATSOEVER FOR POSTING A THREAD LIKE THAT FOR ME
ps2 Swami, i agree, you rock
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GoBlue!
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Re: Swami... [Re: GazzBut]
#1164948 - 12/23/02 11:41 AM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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I still think he is hooked on his own dogma and refuses to ever suspend his belief
I gotta disagree. I don't know how many Swami posts I've read from Swami where he's said he'd be willing to change his beliefs with ONE single piece of evidence. Never any takers. People just say "it's out there".
-------------------- Just stating my thoughts, not trying to offend
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1165052 - 12/23/02 12:38 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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When I first saw this thread I thought it was about slamming another member. For the record we do not allow that in here. You have to go to OTD for that. But then when I saw it was actually about complimenting someone I thought "cool". That's off topic but what the hay.
Now as I watch this thing develop I think I've changed my mind.
It's "Swami this" and "Swami that" and "Oh Swami, you're so cool" and even "I love Swami".
God help me I'm gonna puke. It's not that I'm jealous or anything but enough is enough.
Just kidding. Let it be said, I am a Swami fan too.
Nice job guys.
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Swami
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Re: Swami... [Re: ]
#1165175 - 12/23/02 01:36 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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Swami help me I'm gonna puke.
I know the feeling, bra; I can barely get through this thread myself.
-------------------- The proof is in the pudding.
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Swami
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Re: Swami... [Re: quemo]
#1165177 - 12/23/02 01:37 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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mannnn, if someone would post a thread on my person in a way like this one i would TOTALLY be masturbating right now..
DAMMIT! Were you watching me through the window?!
-------------------- The proof is in the pudding.
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raytrace
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Re: Swami... [Re: Swami]
#1165395 - 12/23/02 03:55 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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hey, who is this "Swami" guy? is he on TV or something?
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Shroomism
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Re: Swami... [Re: Swami]
#1165403 - 12/23/02 03:58 PM (21 years, 3 months ago) |
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Swami is my hero...he's soooo dreamy :sigh:
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Here's to Swami... the guy who pisses people off so easy, yet has so much to say. A toast!
Edited by stonedfish (12/23/02 04:41 PM)
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Murex
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I think he's here to tell us we're all full of shit.
-------------------- What if everything around you Isn't quite as it seems? What if all the world you think you know, Is an elaborate dream? And if you look at your reflection, Is it all you want it to be?
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