Dr Don Eickstedt

Engineer, scientist, author. Exploring the intersection between spirituality, science and technology. Expect original posts and videos of expert interviews.

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What is knowable with certainty about our experience of reality? I believe the only thing knowable with certainty about our experience of reality is that "I am". That is, I am an experiencer and observer of reality but I am unable to determine with certainty what is generating the experience. This question has profound implications in theories of consciousness and simulation theory.

I am a proponent of theories that propose that our experience of reality is consciousness based. This viewpoint also aligns with the modern Hermetic principle "The All is Mind" as expressed in the Kybalion. In future posts, here and on my other platforms, I'll explore the implications of this viewpoint including viable methods of mental transmutation, i.e. being able to affect reality with your mind.

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@raccoon1721 Maybe you are confusing the word freedom with the word allowed. They are not the same thing.

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Freedom means what it always means, freedom to choose my actions. I have freedom to choose to commit murder, I can make that decision and many people do make that decision. I would be punished for such a thing, and rightly so but I can physically do it if I choose. Yes, slaves can choose to to stop working. They would be punished or killed but they could certainly make that decision. I can make the decision to cheat on my wife even though it might cost me everything. I am free to decide that. What is not clear, everyone has free will, we are not robots as far as I know?

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@lydia488144315 @nwoodfine Love is not the word I’d use there and a family breakup is tough on everyone.

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@ledumb0 In my experience one does not “fall in love”, love grows and deepens your whole life.

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@SmashMouthMMA @nwoodfine Good luck we’ll test your hypothesis that this is not a big deal

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@SmashMouthMMA @nwoodfine Based on where it was before all this news broke. If it’s such a bargain did you load up today? Back up the truck?

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@SmashMouthMMA @nwoodfine Stock that would be worth much more if he would have been trustworthy.

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@SmashMouthMMA @nwoodfine All of them that own company stock.

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@UnrealDonaldTmp @FirstnameL63730 @skdh Something to be felt. Kind of like I don't care to dissect the feeling of joy from being in a beautiful place or hearing a song that moves me. Enjoying life doesn't need a peer-reviewed scientific paper.

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@parkmaiyoo The events that are going to happen, happen at exactly the right time whether you chase or not so its a waste of energy to chase IMO.

[Alan Watts 📖 | Philosophy & Timeless Wisdom ✍️ @AlanWattsQuot]

The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple.

And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves

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@thedarshakrana Here's a link to her page with all her videos: https://t.co/bB8nbocuva

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@Froglips97 @UgoCannon What would make you think I identify as Christian? Christianity does not own God.

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First, look up the definition of belief. A belief is a mental attitude or conviction that something is true, real, or exists, often held with or without immediate, rigorous proof.

Second, I make no claims, extraordinary or otherwise. I simply state my belief and
it’s not my responsibility to satisfy your demand for proof. I am secure in my belief but I don’t care if you don’t believe in God and I don’t have to justify my belief to you. I don’t make demands that atheists justify their belief that God does not exist. It’s your businesses not mine.

Third, atheists believe that God does not exist so justify your belief that God does not exist. Show me the proof. If you say you’ve seen no evidence that God exists that makes you an agnostic not an atheist.

Fourth, I’ve had multiple atheists tell me to shut the fuck up on X. That is aggression.

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Practical techniques for directing consciousness, thought, and intention

In Hermetic philosophy, Mental Projection Control can be understood as the deliberate ability to generate, sustain, direct, and release mental states through disciplined use of attention, imagination, will, and intention.

Mental projection can be organized into five progressively more demanding skills.

1. Mental Observation

Observe thoughts without automatically identifying with or reacting to them.

2. Mental Concentration

Maintain attention on a chosen mental object while minimizing distraction.

3. Mental Creation

Deliberately construct a mental image, emotional state, or concept.

4. Mental Projection

Direct the constructed mental image or intention toward a chosen objective.

5. Mental Transmutation

Intentionally change one mental or emotional state into another.

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@silvertrade He's trying to pressure Iran by making them think he will attack IMO.

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@gmiller You can tell who is holding NVDA stock.

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@popdarly8 @nwoodfine I could care less that he’s Chinese and ask his wife and children what a decent man he is.

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@APompliano I believe Jensen resigned.

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@raccoon1721 I wasn't being sarcastic. Everyone has free choice and Jensen chose to betray everyone and everything he built and loved.