Very funny sketch! It shows how using manipulation and a bit of ingenuity, we can almost seem to ‘prove’ anything.
In the times that we’re now living, it can sometimes seem as if we’re being asked to believe that 2+2=5 and sadly there are those who seem to believe this.
People who don’t value freedom enough, fail to understand the implications of the deception that has been perpetrated upon them. If ever there was a time to stand up for truth and freedom, that time is NOW.
For me, to stand in our truth is the highest value to which we can aspire. This often requires meticulously examining our motives and having a clear conscience about whatever we’re putting out into the world. It’s crucial to constantly re-examine all the beliefs that underpin our actions and to be willing to revise our stance if new information comes to light. There’s no room for hypocrisy, as this only muddies the water and sullies the message.
If you’re genuinely interested in understanding the nature of what’s true for you in any area of life, some questions to ask yourself are:
What are my most cherished beliefs? This could relate to the personal, social, political or spiritual dimension of life. How do I know that they’re actually true? Are there any blind spots that prevent me from seeing things that I’d rather not see? How open am I to considering ideas that might seem alien or even preposterous to me?
To repeat what I said in the original post, ‘The truth is the truth’. Regardless of how many people may rail against it, I believe that the truth will always win out in the end.
Having removed my original Solzhenitsyn quote, I’m replacing it with the following one:
‘The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. One word of truth outweighs the world’. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
That sounds like a really good idea. When we cut out toxic substances or unhealthy patterns of eating, we sometimes forget just how toxic certain people can be and the effect they have upon our wellbeing. When people carry a lot of negativity and attack others verbally, this can really sap our energy. Personally, I haven’t always found it easy to detoxify from this kind of attack, which can be at least as detrimental to our wellbeing as toxic substances of a more obvious kind.
It can certainly be a bit of a challenge as far as the blogs are concerned. A degree of abstinence may help. I think we need to be mindful at all times regarding the things and people that have a negative impact upon us, pull back from them as much as possible and find ways of detoxifying from their negative effects. Recently there were a couple of blogs that focused on cutting the ties and releasing negativity. Dan’s was one of them and I think the other one was Ginger’s.
Well, I live in the area and I’ve never actually seen Nessie. Over the years there have been so many claims, photographs taken and conflicting theories. There’s no doubt that Nessie is a huge tourist attraction. People come here from all over the world to look for ‘her’. Several years ago I remember seeing a group of young Asian tourists in a gift shop near Loch Ness completely mesmerised by stuffed toy Nessies.
Does Nessie actually exist? I really don’t know, though I seriously doubt it. Perhaps we’ll never know!
The Johari Window is a well-known technique in personal development work. The ‘not known to self’ window, the blind spots, are the areas that offer the potential for growth and greater self awareness when people are willing to look within. But, there can often be a great reluctance to do this and face up to ones shortcomings, which leads to entrenched patterns of thinking. Sometimes, people choose to use defence mechanisms, such as projection, and accuse others of the very things they’re not willing to acknowledge in themselves.
What Yuri Bezmanov calls ‘useful idiots’ are people who are unwittingly complicit in supporting a system that is ultimately not for their benefit and may even completely disenfranchise them. It’s like turkeys voting for Christmas. Unfortunately, there seems to be quite a lot of that going on at the present time.
Thanks for reminding us that the use of words such as VAXX is not appropriate, as it’s not actually a vaccine. It’s very easy to slip into that kind of language, so it’s really important for us all to be mindful.
I agree that knowing whether someone has been jabbed or not is going to become a very pressing issue as regards dating. As you mentioned, with the danger of transmission, it’s going to become really important to know the other person’s status in relation to the jab, as a matter of self preservation and perhaps even the preservation of the human race. In an earlier post, I brought up the fact that the fertility issue is a huge part in all of this and fits right into the Depopulation Agenda. Why are they so desperate to inject young children with these toxic substances? There is also the question of the blood supply and whether it has now been irrevocably contaminated. I had thought that at one stage those who had taken the shot could no longer give blood, but a government site would appear to be saying otherwise. It would mean that anyone who has a blood transfusion could face some of the same health problems as the injected, even though they haven’t actually taken the shot. What’s going on is so insidious that it almost defies belief.
MrBoDangles Whilst some of the points I made may be fairly obvious and are certainly not words of wisdom, I just wanted to share my thoughts and invite others to comment. Yes, it is the internet, where often anything goes. You ask what the observations are. It’s fairly obvious from the original post, as I listed them as four main points.
Orzzz secretagent09 Your comments have given me things to ponder on in relation to CS.
Orzzz I like your point about the site providing a means to chat with other singles. As you say, it’s possibly a no commitment way to find compatible souls. Things can then develop further or not, as is the case in the real world.
secretagent09 Thanks for describing some aspects of your own journey with CS. You said that you don’t understand why I put so much time into this blog. That’s a good point and it’s got me thinking. Actually, I’m asking myself that same question.
edison324 Like the attention? Please spare me! You still haven’t answered the question as to why you’re continuing to take the time to visit this blog.
edison324 I notice that you are still calling people nut jobs. As you have included me in this group, I’d be really interested to know why you’re still visiting this blog. People have a choice as to whether or not to visit a particular blog and participate in the discussion. Why would you choose to waste your time if that’s how you really feel? As I recall, in your last post, you said, ‘Bye.’
secretagent09 If you think it’s just a litany of complaints, I’m surprised that you took the time to read through the whole blog. I responded to your earlier post by saying that I was reflecting upon my experiences, not complaining. Whilst I could have kept these reflections completely private, I chose to post a blog because I was interested in hearing other people’s perspective on some of the points I made. Many of the comments that people have made have been interesting and informative in this regard.
I’m very disappointed that you chose to make the statement, ‘You come on here raising Cain that CS isn’t the dating site you were looking for. There is an answer for that …LEAVE.’ You say that this comment was meant for me. If I decide to stay on the site or leave, that will be entirely up to me. I question what makes others think they have the right to say to people, ‘LEAVE’.
avocet22 Thanks for your encouraging words and for sharing things about your own experience. I must say that I’m certainly not coming from a place of giving up. Rather, I’ve just been questioning certain things related to CS as a way of processing my own thoughts and fairly limited experience on the site. What prompted me to write the blog was that I like to reflect upon my experiences and I decided to open up a discussion about some of the points that came up for me.
RoseHipster Yes, from a spiritual perspective, we are each on our own journey. But, I believe it’s important for people to make conscious choices about matters that affect their health and well-being. This applies to dating as well as any other area of life.
rizlared It’s very easy for those who are totally wedded to mainstream sources to adopt a self-righteous, holier than thou attitude. Please don’t try to twist my words to suit your own purposes. You’re accusing me of doing the very thing I’ve noticed you do repeatedly. Although I’m often quite committed to a particular point of view, it’s usually because I’ve done a fair bit of research and feel there’s compelling evidence for what I’m saying. Despite what you claim, I’m always willing to acknowledge if I’m wrong, based on further information coming to light. I wonder if you can honestly say the same. I’ve certainly not witnessed any sign of this in your behaviour.
Every time I’ve posed a question to you regarding whether there might be another agenda at play and have questioned information put out by mainstream sources, you duck and dive. You have shown no willingness to take the time to consider alternative explanations in relation to what’s going on. Each time you’ve been challenged about this, you have either avoided replying or have tried to subvert the line of enquiry by talking about irrelevant issues or you continue to cite mainstream sources in an attempt to bolster your argument. Yes, I do find your behaviour quite tiresome.
Thanks for sharing very clearly where you stand on this issue. I think it’s important for every one of us to be really clear about our stance, regardless of what position we take. As you said, we each need to weigh up the health considerations that we feel apply to our situation.
Your vision sounds like a brilliant idea and a lot of fun. There are plenty of cosy, inviting hotels here in the Highlands, though many are rather expensive. Just chilling out sounds like bliss to me. I think we all need more of that and for those that are more energetic, there are plenty of outdoor activities close to hand.
I know exactly what you mean about it being like a war zone. The name calling and level of negativity that seem to be in abundant supply at times is certainly not something I want to be part of. Life is too short for that.
But, is all this just a pipe dream or will it ever really happen?
Grandsiozzie You had me panicking for a moment. I thought that if I had violated the rules I might be in serious trouble. A Trump Dating Site? That’s a new one to me. I can’t imagine what that would be like. Or, maybe I can!
secretagent09 First of all, I need to say that I wasn’t complaining. I don’t think that at any point I said that I didn’t like the site or that it wasn’t a real dating site. I posed a number of questions about the site, some of which were prompted by comments others had made. Rather than complaining, I was reflecting upon my experiences after 2 months and making some observations about things that struck me about the site. I’m sure that most bloggers talk about things that strike them, which may or may not necessarily resonate with other people. I think that there are a few different aspects to the mask issue and this has been well commented on already, so I’m not going to cover old ground. But, if you’ve read the comments on the blog, you’ll be aware that people have shared different perspectives on a number of the points I made in the original post and it’s certainly not just about my take on things.
FargoFan I agree that perhaps some people prefer to remain anonymous, though it certainly doesn’t help to establish some kind of connection on an online site. But, if that’s their preference, they simply don’t have to put up a profile picture, which is what some people choose to do. I contend that pictures of people wearing a mask on an online site is a very different matter. There is clearly some motivation for doing this and it’s making some kind of statement.
You asked me how many contacts in my inbox are actually bloggers. Not that this is any of your business. In point of fact, I don’t actually know for certain, as I don’t check this out. I don’t like the way you framed your comment - ANSWER MY QUESTION. Did they not teach you any manners at school? In any case, your question is irrelevant. Whilst it may seem more absurd for people who are actively seeking a partner to wear a mask on their profile picture, the underlying issues are still the same, as I’ve outlined above.
What you think of me is a matter of indifference to me. You don’t know me, just as I don’t know you.
I liked the example you gave of the difference between going to a bar with a partner on a couples’ night out as opposed to engaging in speed dating.
From some of the comments people made earlier in relation to what CS actually is, I drew the conclusion that a possible way of describing it would be to say that it’s a dating site, but not solely a dating site. I’m puzzled that some people would even seem to be suggesting that it’s not actually a dating site, when you consider the way that the site is actually set up and the format of the profiles. As was pointed out in one post, there are probably far more members who come to the site to find a partner than those who use the blogs or forums.
As I stated in the original post, what I find most puzzling is that people who are not single seem to think that it’s not just a site for single people, despite the fact that the name of the site is actually Connecting Singles. My understanding of the word ‘single’ in this context is ‘not married or attached in a committed relationship’. Just curious about what this means for people who are not actually single and come to this site?
edison324 You’re entitled to your opinion, but when you start calling people ‘nut jobs’ just because what they’re saying makes no sense to you, I would argue that you’re on very shaky ground. I would caution you about being so arrogant in your stance. Just maybe, your words will come back to bite you.
Dan Lee Charming A lot of really interesting points came up in your posts yesterday. I’m going to pick up on some of these when I have more time this evening and will share some of my own thoughts about the implications of what’s going on in the bigger picture, particularly with regard to dating and relationships.
Thanks for all your supportive and insightful comments, Dan. I’m just sorry that you’ve been on the receiving end of such a lot of flak. As you said, having a hard skin does help on CS. In relation to the site I mentioned, I’m not sure if you can view it without subscribing. But, it only costs 10 euros a year.
Other Posters As I have quite limited time right now, I’m not going to comment on each individual post, but I will address some of the main points raised. I can well understand why Dan is choosing not to allow VAXXED people into her home. Some doctors have spoken out about the issue of transmission, as well as people who say they have experienced the effects of this. Personally, I don’t think it’s going to be practically possible to completely stay away from the VAXXED without becoming a hermit. In any case, I need to have tradesmen come into my house to do various jobs, but I certainly intend to monitor any effects upon my health after being around those who have taken the jab.
I have to say that I’m starting to find it quite tiresome, when people keep citing mainstream sources and denigrate any information that is incompatible with their views and mindset. It doesn’t seem to matter how much those who are speaking out highlight the fact that the media and certain people in positions of power are a big part of the problem. In relation to the jab, I think that there’s good reason to believe that it’s the real bioweapon. No matter whether you point out that there were a lot of patents in place for years before COVID emerged, some people seem incapable of doing anything other than parroting the official narrative. As I’ve said in the past, I sincerely hope that I’m wrong about where all this is headed, but the more that comes to light, the less likely that seems to be.
Thank you for finally replying to my question. The reason I asked you directly why you had chosen to display a profile picture wearing a mask was due to the fact that you had previously posted this comment, ‘If you were truly interested in someone, you would peruse their profile, thereby seeing more pictures without a mask’. Then you made a judgmental statement about being short-sighted and closed-minded. The observation made on the original post was not specifically directed towards you, but was questioning why anyone would choose to wear a mask on a profile picture. I happen to know there are a few people who do this. I received a message from one such person only yesterday and that person had no other pictures on display.
By your own admission you were trying to make some kind of point after you say that someone had made a facetious comment about it. But, it’s a pity that you weren’t able to respond without calling someone else an obnoxious individual and a pathetic liar.
The main reason that I’ve been considering whether there might be dating sites that cater primarily for people who could be described as aware and awake is that the VAXX is a huge issue for me with regard to relationships. It’s a real concern that so many have now taken it and that number keeps growing by the day. I believe that we’re approaching the point at which people are going to want to know whether potential partners have been jabbed or not. Perhaps we’ve already reached that point. I don’t know how others feel about this.
Just recently a friend was telling me about someone who had started a new relationship before the whole Covid ‘pandemic’ struck. She said that the relationship was apparently going really well. Then the man got the jab and the woman didn’t. He was quite insistent that she take the jab, too, and when she refused, he ended the relationship. I’m sure that over time this kind of scenario will happen more and more often and, of course, will work both ways. There’s also the issue of how it will be for couples in established relationships if one has taken the shot and the other hasn’t. For those who don’t take the shot, the possibility of transmission becomes a real risk factor within relationships. I believe that there are many issues that are going to surface in relation to all of this.
Thanks for all your reflections. I totally agree that if someone wants to prove a point, wearing a mask on their profile picture is a very easy way to do it.
Yes, good points you make about the baggage. Perhaps that’s one reason why it’s often so pointless to try to engage in reasoned debate with someone if they are incapable of being objective and discussing issues in a rational way. Obfuscation and diversionary tactics seem to be the order of the day for a few people.
The further the better! Well, maybe you have a point there. Instead of lamenting the fact that there seem to be few people on CS in this neck of the woods, maybe I should thank my lucky stars!
Your answers are neither obvious nor rational. You may only come to the blogs, but that’s not the case with everyone. Today I had a personal message from someone wearing a mask. Fortunately this has happened very rarely. Whether on a blog or otherwise, something is going on for someone who chooses to mask their face in this kind of setting, regardless of how much you try to argue to the contrary. When I challenged this and asked a direct question to Rizlared, he chose to ignore it. Says it all!
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RE: The Christmas Cheer Blog
Merry Christmas to you too, Jonathan. Hoping this will be a time of peace and joy for everyone.Bohemund asked me to pass on his very best wishes to all his friends on CS.