I'M SORRY ELIZABETH THAT WE COULDN'T CONNECT AND YOU FELT THE NEED TO BLOCK ME

I'm an animal. You're an 'animal communicator'. Why couldn't we get our discussion on?

Even if I don't believe in it, I was interested in your World-View, and where you draw the line between animals with souls and animals without souls. There is no consensus on this between those that believe in souls. When did animals evolve souls? Fascinating line of query in my opinion...

But the moment I said I was a scientific materialist, this evidently triggered you, because you started talking about all the terrible animal cruelty done in the name of science. I didn't agree with this combative tone and wondered why nice people like you go there and suddenly turn a discussion into a debate about the evils of science.

So what if I don't believe in souls? I could be wrong. It is reasonable to ask reasonable questions, no?

This is what all scientists look like. They will destroy the Universe.

You boasted about also being a Reiki Master, so perhaps you can work on healing your brain delusions that the scientific method is flawed and evil. And also why you felt the need to block me when I was not abusing you or being rude; I'm pretty sure I was being my version of nice. I was merely asking questions about your beliefs. I assumed that you were very knowledgeable in them and wouldn't have a problem answering my reasonable questions.

I'd show you the transcript of our discussions but can't since I was blocked with no warning. These types of conversations go the following ways in my experience:

A - Blocked
B - Abuse from the other party that hopefully I don't join in on...
C - Initial difficulties or misunderstandings are rectified and we move on with some great discussions and it's fine for us to agree to disagree
D - Admission from both parties that none of us have all the answers then some great discussions

There are many skeptics like me that end up refusing to have discussions about unfalsifiable claims. But where's the fun in that? We are all humans and are all wrong about many things. One of the guidelines in the emergence manifesto is: we are all deeply flawed & deluded. It's just an inevitable conclusion by applying critical thinking to our brains. If you don't learn critical thinking, then there's a higher chance you'll fall for scams. No one wants to fall for scams, right?

In order to improve, I demand that others challenge all my crazy ideas! Leave no insanity healing crystal stone unturned! No individual has all the answers and we have a problem if we can't have civil discussions with others that have very different world-views. I do accept that many don't pick up on my absurdist tone. Those with empathy and a good theory of mind don't usually have trouble even over the Internets.

I might be mis-remembering but I think my last words to Elizabeth were: Peace love harmony humility kindness. If anyone reading this ends up blocking or un-friending me or casting the first stone, then I'm sorry we couldn't make a connection, but try and remember these 5 words and have a read of The Emergence manifesto.

In summary, how are my Emergence cyber-love bomb points going? Do I get negative 100 every time someone blocks me? It could take a while to reach my total of 1 billion cyber-love bombs...

HAVING THE CONVERSATION WITH A STRUGGLING COLLEAGUE

http://www.headsup.org.au/supporting-others-in-the-workplace/having-a-conversation

WARNING: COULDN'T THINK OF MENTAL HEALTH JOKES TODAY

I've said this before, but it's the moral responsibility of the functional people around the struggling person to help. This applies to workplaces and families and any group.

You might think you're top shyte and superior to those having troubles but there's a decent chance that it could be you struggling in the future. If you still believe any of these myths, please take a look at the evidence: http://www.mpuuc.org/mentalhealth/myths.html

Scientologists tell schizophrenics to stop taking their meds. Great advice Xenu!

I'm not saying these are easy conversations. If you have empathy, then anything you say will help. If you struggle with empathy, then ask someone who does to have a chat with them.

Don't wait for the person to 'drown' and expect them to be fully proactive in their recovery. It is one of my key findings that I'm expected to be way more proactive than I am capable with my mental illness.

Some of the Bible is pretty good...

For those who don't know, one of my plans is to be a mental health advocate once I am able. Tough job, but employers would be happy with any increased productivity and employees would have a single point of contact to liaise with all necessary parties.

Such a person would have definitely benefited me before I spiraled down. Many colleagues have been great but my bosses just don't know how to handle me and to be fair it doesn't come naturally to them and we haven't been trained in the touchy feely stuff.

Bravo to organisations such as Beyond Blue who are trying to improve work culture. Large employers like mine are really starting to listen!

One in five Australian workers is
currently experiencing a mental health condition

IS IT IMPOSSIBLE THAT I'M THE WORD OF GOD?

WARNING: BLASPHEMY ALERT!

John Lennon might have been more popular than Jesus Christ, but I'm just deluded enough to believe that I'm a little more benevolent & relevant than the JC...

If you need to believe that I am the second coming of Christ or a prophet or in touch with the Universal consciousness and can therefore amend the old commandments and dogmas for the sake of all humanity, then go for it! No one can disprove that my mental illness could be a result of trying to endure the overpowering word of God. She/He/It/They could be trying to use me as a prophet to tell all humanity that we are at the dawning of a new peaceful age; but the first step is losing all the dangerous Jerry Springer Baggage from the past so we can truly live in harmony!

This would actually be in line with my absurdist philosophies. God's new messenger is a de-facto atheist who doesn't even really care about humanity. Thanks God (probable delusion) for making me care! Hallelujah and Hail Julia Gulia!

10 COMMANDMENTS

Take the 10 commandments as a start. In this modern age of 8 second attention spans, the Bible should have a very concise list of how to lead a good life. Many humans believe that God told Moses something roughly like this modern-ish interpretation of the 10 commandments:

"The Judeo-Christian 10 Commandments List, Short Form:
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make idols.
3. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet."

http://lifehopeandtruth.com/…/the-ten…/10-commandments-list/

Add to that Jesus' commandments to turn the other cheek and treat others like you'd want to be treated yourself.

THE EMERGENCE MANIFESTO IS BETTER OR AT LEAST A PRETTY GOOD AMENDMENT?

Compare to The Emergence mantras:

- i sustain all life in the metaverse
- i am enriched by positive interactions online & offline
- i strive for humility, kindness & eudemonia (fancy word for human flourishing which is a fancy term for happiness of our species)
- i live modestly & donate my surplus
- i volunteer my time to the global community
- i strive to create inspiring content & accept donations
- i yearn for world peace & harmony in the near future
- my brain is deeply flawed & deluded
- i will always strive to improve

There is much overlap with modern moderate interpretations of the major religions for sure; especially with the Buddhist & Jesus stuff. Are my mantras 'better' than the 10 + Jesus commandments and the teachings of the Buddha? Do I go straight to hell for even suggesting this possibility or will I be reincarnated as a slug with a salt addiction?

I agree that it sounds very arrogant to even consider that I could do a better job than God! My assertion would be that if God does exist and actually is benevolent and actually cares about my penis and testicles and brain, it's humans that have grossly misinterpreted her word. Only a de-facto Atheist like me can really see through the BS. I'm not blinded by Faith and unable to Breathe in the evidence!

AFTERWORD: WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE WHO LACK EMPATHY? CAN THEY BE TRAINED?

Could someone who lacks empathy follow The Emergence Mantras and be less of a sociopath? It's helping me but I'm not a proper sociopath; only half. I'm sure that a true sociopath would work out a way to distort it for their own gain just like they've distorted every other ideology...