What is the value of self if we don’t believe in a spirit? An essay for the atheists who call themselves agnostic because yeah, I mean I guess anything’s possible.
I enjoyed this introspective reflection of the spirit. I think you'll enjoy the Buddhist ideas of no self, no need to believe in the super natural and only need to observe the here and now to see reality
the book waking up by Sam Harris is a good introduction to these ideas, it's a rational approach to spirituality. He also has an app called waking up which I've found to be the best resource for all things Buddhism, the conversations tab under explore was very helpful to me. You can get a free trial of the app by visiting wakingup.com i think its worth checking out for sure
It was in this moment that I consciously realized, even as a polytheist, I believe more in the 2nd definition of Spirit than the first. I honestly can't imagine living my life with the idea that I have to prove myself worthy enough to enter a second realm after death. Quite frankly I don't have the energy. Living now is enough.
thank you so much!! :,) i really find it feels so much better walking through life with the attitude that this life on earth IS the big meaningful thing, and if there’s something cool after well that’s a great bonus, but my business is here right now. i’m so thrilled that it resonated with you 🫶
It’s tricky to be everything, everywhere, now, while also being no thing at all! Being the illusion while also being the magician is boggling to the mind, but not so much to spirit which is spry and omnipresent. :)
I enjoyed this introspective reflection of the spirit. I think you'll enjoy the Buddhist ideas of no self, no need to believe in the super natural and only need to observe the here and now to see reality
thanks so much!!! and yeah i probably would, do you have any reading recommendations for me?
the book waking up by Sam Harris is a good introduction to these ideas, it's a rational approach to spirituality. He also has an app called waking up which I've found to be the best resource for all things Buddhism, the conversations tab under explore was very helpful to me. You can get a free trial of the app by visiting wakingup.com i think its worth checking out for sure
cool thanks!!
It was in this moment that I consciously realized, even as a polytheist, I believe more in the 2nd definition of Spirit than the first. I honestly can't imagine living my life with the idea that I have to prove myself worthy enough to enter a second realm after death. Quite frankly I don't have the energy. Living now is enough.
Thank you for the fantastic read. 💕
thank you so much!! :,) i really find it feels so much better walking through life with the attitude that this life on earth IS the big meaningful thing, and if there’s something cool after well that’s a great bonus, but my business is here right now. i’m so thrilled that it resonated with you 🫶
It’s tricky to be everything, everywhere, now, while also being no thing at all! Being the illusion while also being the magician is boggling to the mind, but not so much to spirit which is spry and omnipresent. :)