Ok. I'm sorta new here. I'm really understanding about all of the concepts. Right now I'm reading "The Lucifer Principle" by Richard Bloom and I've already read some of the suggested books and I'm just starting others. I 'm almost positive that I am one of the youngest people on this site and I have all the information that I need at this young of an age. I'm still learning more, but my problem is that I have no idea what to do with my knowledge that I've been aquiring for the last couple months. I have found out alot of shit about this world and I have no idea what to do next. Is there anything that I can do? All that I can think of doing is spreading my beliefs (I'm always doing that and I'm already gotten a few of my close friends reading up on phsycology and memetics). I'm just so fucking confused. I'm going to shut up now because I'm sounding utterly stupid. If you can help Thanx. If you can't...Thanx anyway. -Royale
those that love will learn not everything dies... those that die will learn not everything loves... those that live forever will learn that it is alright to love the dead...
Ok. I'm sorta new here. I'm really understanding about all of the concepts. Right now I'm reading "The Lucifer Principle" by Richard Bloom and I've already read some of the suggested books and I'm just starting others. I 'm almost positive that I am one of the youngest people on this site and I have all the information that I need at this young of an age. I'm still learning more, but my problem is that I have no idea what to do with my knowledge that I've been aquiring for the last couple months. I have found out alot of shit about this world and I have no idea what to do next. Is there anything that I can do? All that I can think of doing is spreading my beliefs (I'm always doing that and I'm already gotten a few of my close friends reading up on phsycology and memetics). I'm just so fucking confused. I'm going to shut up now because I'm sounding utterly stupid. If you can help Thanx. If you can't...Thanx anyway. -Royale
Firstly, big welcome Royale. Try not to worry about applying your knowledge at this stage. That will take care of itself. The knowledge will prod you into seeking fellow travellers, seeking new knowledge, and if your personality is ready, acting on it.
I it is mental stimulation and intelligent fellowship you are after, you have come to the right place.
Give some thought to what sort of things you might want to achieve and learn about. Post your requests her and you will be happily stunned by the response.
Honest enquiry is welcomed and rewarded so do not think of apologizing for honest questions.
don't worry: you're not the youngest among us, the only thing you CAN really do is infect like minds, if you were smart enough to find your way here, the rest will take care of itself.
be patient. all things have a begining phase.
try to figure out among the people you know who it is that would seem least likely to go for this type of thing, and then figure out why. use your empathy and reason to see thru their eyes, and then figure out the best way (without being forceful) to show them how this model of thought works. try to choose a friend: someone who won't be offended at realizing you're on to something and you want to share.
i've found the best way to do this is to present it in such a way that the doctrine agrees with their own paradigm. if they beleive it is something they may already believe in, they will be more likely to accept the encouragement to "expand theri horizons", as it were.
if nothing else, this will keep you thinking and hopefully get others in on the thinking trip as well.
what's coming through is alive, what's holding up is a mirror... totally void of hate, and killing me just the same... coming over like a storm again now considerately.
Re:Help me out here!!!!!!
« Reply #4 on: 2004-05-17 03:42:58 »
I share the sentiment of the original poster. I have seen what the world can do to people and want to stop it from ruining any more lives (or stop destructive memes from ruining those lives), but I don't know how. I've attempted to solicit help on another thread in this forum, but this thread seems to be more appropriate for my request.
I am already finding a friend and a potential convert, but I have a question: How much of a problem is it that my friend is a Christian? Most of the people I have met who are non-religious around here are completely and totally apathetic toward most things (which I personally think is quite sad), and I don't know what to do about them. Luckily, I have saved some of my fellow agnostic/atheist friends, and have become somewhat of a beacon for more of them, but the going is still hard. If you see any way that you might possibly be able to help me, It would be much appreciated.