I dare you to answer my question? you might have to ask one of yourself?

Question

Denial, aint no river in egypt. It's real, and are you in it?
I pose this question, because I have found that denial cushions the blow of turmoil that self discovery can cause, it also inhibits it. NOw I pose this question, because some beg to live it, and others want to be freed from it. The actions you commit upon this word is a result of your perception in others, and yourself. Is that perception clouded with what you know by the mouths of others, and the status you receive by listening. Or do you stand in the thick of the fire from the words others weave, and challenge them to deceive you. Does this scare you? The only way to self discovery is to rid yourself of beliefs, and find more than beliefs, but the prinicples of yourself. Have you done that? Or is it much easier to find strength in numbers. Just wondering. Do you ask the question why, or is just easier to say I have no right to question. I wish you well

A delphic, I knew someone understand, and I am glad it is you. You made me cry, knowing that if only one responded, without anger, it was enough. Of course I knew I would receive anger, but I wasnt afraid.
I was once angry with myself, and someone elses anger dosent even compare. I know you understand and thank you. I wish you well.

Answer 1

I believe that you are right to ask people to rid themselves of un-useful beliefs, but many of the beliefs that people have DO serve a purpose: beliefs allow us to choose an action. If I did not believe that it is good for me to survive, I would not protect myself from danger. If I did not believe that communication is possible, I would not answer your question. It is a matter of absolutism. Some beliefs are not useful, but others are.
How then, can we choose which is which? I think it is by a combination of looking for the truth inside and outside of myself. Acting purely alone, I could reach insane conclusions to my questions about life. Acting only on the opinions of others, I could learn to accept answers that have no personal meaning for me. It is only by careful, point-by-point thinking; by always comparing my own perceptions with the perceptions of trusted friends that I can find real interpersonal truth in the world.
And through this method, I have learned that many human disagreements are only superficial, surface disagreements, capable of giving way to deeper compatibilities.
The real world is neither fully inside nor fully outside of myself; it is the interaction of my inner self and the outer world.
I learn to love myself though loving outside of myself; by loving other. God is other, accepted within.
And so your question- difficult to decipher though it may be- is an important religion and spirituality question. I only hope that I have written an understandable answer.

Answer 2

...What you say doesn't scare me - I think it's pathetic and tries to sound intelligent, when really very little of what you say makes much sense.
...I don't know how anybody can answer your question...we need to know what it is, first. Your narrative is a tangled bunch of psychobabble.
...I'm sure you haven't ridded yourself of beliefs, but I'll bet money you can't articulate them.
...Oh, and by the way, I am free, I am free indeed.
"If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed." John 8:36
...You can question all you want - if you want peace, joy, eternal life, and Heaven assured - believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved (Acts 16:31).
...I do wish you a blessed eternity in Heaven with Jesus.
...Whosoever will, may come.

Answer 3

I have stood in the thick of the fire, I have been deceived. But as I have matured, I have come to realize the truth is within all of us, and it is our own perceptions that define it. I have looked inside myself and found all that I need... a love for and belief in God; a love for and belief in myself. I often question why, and why not.

Answer 4

I saw 3 questions...

1. It's realy and are you in it? No, of course you will say that no is a typical answer of someone in denial. You've just proven you are.

2.Does this scare you? No.

3.Have you done that? Done what? - That's the one I'm asking.

Answer 5

What's funny about your question (other than you trying to sound like an erudite) is that prior to my acceptance of some social doctrine to calm the masses (ie Christianity), I used to adhere to the doctrine of existentialism. One cannot "rid" themsleves of beliefs, irregardless of what they are. Believing is part of our moral make-up. As humans, we standardize our lives based upon whatever moral levels or boundaries we place. Every human has a belief, whether its in God, themselves, no God, multiple Gods, etc. Philosophers have defined every form of belief and all humanity has adhered to one or another.
Soooo..... You yourself are finding "strength in numbers" by adhering to a doctrine that precedes you.
I pose a question for you: Where did you receive your answers to the question "why" in ANY categorical approach to answer ANY question in life? Through a book? research? Internet? Interview an expert? Experience? Revelation? Where, pray tell?
You know, as well as I do, that we receive answers from a compound of experience, research, books, internet, revelation, etc.
So, where does YOUR path to self discovery lead YOU, having already deceived yourself?

Answer 6

Nonsensical comment shrouded in the guise of a question. God never advocated blind obedience. He wants us to think things through and then ask Him if it is true. He will then manifest to us, via the Holy Ghost, whether our idea was true or not. Thus, we can think for ourselves and have His confirmation that gives us ultimate reassurance. We act on faith and then move forward with confidence based upon His confirmation.
The wisdom of men is foolishness to Him.

Answer 7

You are what you believe you are. I find your qustion trite. Of course what you believe is based on your perception, and that perception is based on your experiences. Quit trying to be deep and worry about your own questions, if you want to major in philosophy or psychology and really learn something...go to school!

Answer 8

Hi fryedaddy. I stand alone on the precipice of the cliff and face the truths as they rain down on me without ceasing. I dig my feet into the dirt and lean forward toward them to keep from being pushed over the edge to my demise. I do it alone because we all must do this alone. Then if anyone is interested, I will TRY to tell them about it., But words are meaningless. We must all experience this knowing for ourselves. It is painful and once this process has begun there is no turning back.

Answer 9

I am not understanding your rambling, but I caught some of it, I always ask why and no I do not just follow the numbers, I go with what I believe and what I feel and if that concides with the numbers then so be it , if that goes against the numbers then so be it............

Answer 10

I believe the way I do because thinking outside the box works for me. how and what others believe or do not believe is not my concern as I have enough of a problem taking care of myself.