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Definitely! It's all a part of needing to find answers, so one finds solace in having the belief system which validates what they need emotionally. Again, out of fear. So one will spend time repeating something over and over until they are locked in their belief...as you say, self-hypnosis. I have a marketing business. Due to the nature of clients coming and going regularly, I have to reprogram myself regularly. I'm thankful that I'm aware of it!

Yeah, I describe it as being like clockwork...the pieces fit and cogs rotate. All in unison, this is our experience. Speaking of the black cats, I've been super positive, happy and productive over the past week. Yesterday, I heard a "meow" and a black cat runs down the steps from a random house, crosses me, sits down and looks up at me. One more "meow", so I say "Hey little buddy" and gave it a stroke. It then went and sat in the road, and looked at me as if to make way. I told it to leave the road because it was dangerous, with a smile, and turned my back and went on my way. I felt like a celebrity in the cat world. Very strange. Maybe I'm giving off a good vibe. Maybe I feel better around animals having stopped eating meat (again) Idk...maybe it's just coincidence. Doesn't matter anyway. All is well, that's what counts

There could be something in it, but also, ask yourself honestly, are you listening out for them thus building up a convenient coincidence for yourself? I notice coincidences a lot. At times, I want to think it is sychronicity and happening for a reason. Other times, I catch myself grabbing opportunities and coincidences to validate my spirituality.

...it can't be. We all need to be followers, as every Way is a path. Every path needs to be followed. So much for doing "our own thing" Discuss XD

Just want to add, I wasn't exclusively talking about "truthers vs sheeple". Just an opinion that none of us are solely independent and free thinking. For me, that is an illusion created by those that utilise a mixture of alternative views. It in itself is a movement, which ideas or memes pass down through a certain community. And this is not a bad thing. We should not be ashamed to be a part of something...that is community, in my mind.

Oh me too, don't get me wrong. Just that I can't go pointing the finger at 'sheeple' when I don't know any better.

You are a true saint Nungali Don't stop with this (well, for the people that are ready, that is) RE my birth details, I know all except time. Let me PM you when I get the time to find out and message you.

Oh, I was one of these. Convinced about inside jobs etc. Then I realised there was more to it, another side to the coin, and that the "evidence" I was looking at wasn't so strong. And then, I am just a guy with the internet. The more I met of "oppositions", the more I realised that the bad things were just other twists from different media. He has a path, he has a path, he has a path. If it's one's agenda to oppose a path, right or wrong, so be it.

Exactly. A following in itself.

Haha. Creating your own path? Badass

No I'm not...I'm useless with all that! But yes, thrashing it out, having the tantrum gets the blood flowing. Bioenergetics is something I am doing regulalry now too.

I would like to know where to begin with this! I only really know where to find star signs in national tabloids lol.

Though I find there is "me" then the thoughts. The thoughts are arguing, I'm keeping out of it.

An update: I have noticed my mind conflicting with itself. Last night, all the negativity came to tell me everything that's wrong with my new business venture and all danger signs to point me to an early exit. "If you quit now, you might save yourself from a lot of pain later on" Then: "If you quit now, what will everybody think? What about the people close to you that are investing? They will hate you forever for leading them on" And so forth. Today I woke up and noticed the other voice arguing back. Positive, determined to fight its corner. Claims that huge success is possible here but only if I'm putting the time and effort in. So the mind seems to be making its own mind up. I am going to say I should just sit here and let "them" carry on. Be patient, and the answer will arrive... I welcome any other opinions on this. Certainly a weird time in my life, that's for sure!

Absolutely. Anyone with any difficulties finding a place to vent, I advise carrying an A4 notepad anywhere you go and pen so when you have 5-10 mins, write EVERYTHING down in your mind. Even if it scares you or you find it embarrasing, who cares? It will cleanse the mind.

This is actually one of the things I was talking to her about! Clearly demonstrated haha. So there must have been some validity to was I was saying XD

Such reminders are so useful to me. Thank you I got complacent and cocky but obviously wasn't delivering!

@Nungali Just been reading into Saturn Return. Maybe these are early signs? I have really felt a change in my maturity levels since 26. Priorities have changed dramatically but 2014 in general was a year where I focused intensely on doing lots of labour to help not only my home life, but my family that I moved away from. Now all of a sudden, I feel overly emotional. Yesterday I had a conversation with a business senior of mine and his words made my heart pound. I suddenly felt that I had been given energy and purpose, just with his presence and the sincerity in how he spoke to me. Then I re-read your quote from the song, and it brought a tear to my eye. These are words that always engrained in me from such a young age and I never knew why that was until now. I have no control over this, and I don't want control. I feel a slave to it and it feels gooooood. I guess it's what's best for me. Better this than supressing

Lol

Wow, great post too! Tool is my favourite band and this is one of my favourite songs. Tool introduced me to the idea of self-exploration at the age of 14. I'm 27 right now.

I realised that this was necessary. And it might be again. And there will be many young "me"s coming up every day. Now I understand

Thank you. Then I REALLY REALLY LOVE YOU TOO! Life is a funny old thing.

I think I already have too much energy to handle. About to open a new thread so I don't derail this one.

Interesting this. I must admit my kung fu training is strenuous and can sometimes leave me frustrated. The internal elements are certainly there but not emphasised enough imo.

Pretty sure the Wudang monks practice Chi Kung and Kung fu, no?