The Game

[Selectric]

I have often been told that I am an old soul, as well.

I am beginning to believe there is truth in that assumption. Some of us have a better grasp on the beyond, but some of us need to be re-reminded of things. Reincarnation was a topic i wanted to touch upon in this thread (among others) and i feel whatever we experience before or after life is the basis of how this current or past life is lived. We search for answers consistently through life. It does seem strange that if we are brought here for a reason, why the hell are those reasons hidden from us? I guess in the long run, why would such existential questions be answered so easily? Spoon-fed answers are easier but do you really learn the context?

 

[Selectric]

I am no theologian, so my experiences tend to dictate what i believe. From the beginning, i was very scared of everything: dreams, life, occurrences in my childhood home, etc. Did i pay attention then? I was too scared to even know. When 'my friend' started 'visiting me' on a more-than-wanted-basis, i really began to take notice. It was not evil in that sense, but it sure wanted to tell me something. I did not want to experience that awakening for sure. I have experienced visitations from some pretty evil presences as well. What they wanted from me is pure speculation. I also received a message from what i believe was a divine source...God perhaps? This message explained that everything happens for a reason. Birth, death, war, rebirth, etc has a purpose. How many messages can we endure before the true truth is realized? I guess i have reached that limit and now listening to the best of my ability. When i said in the past threads we all have abilities, that isn't a proclamation or observance, it is truth. As much as we do not want to admit things are pre-written and our lives have a far deeper meaning than we believe, that is the case. We are meant to combat the evil surrounding us in some way or another. Not all of us are meant to take up arms and face this stuff head on, but knowing the truth behind their motives and the truth of their existence is something we all have to face at one point or another.

 

[garnetsilver]

One school of thought says that the reason that we don't remember past lives, is that it would be too much on us. We have enough to do, dealing with our current lives. Also, we may find that we were simply awesome in another life, and be tempted to rest on our laurels instead of getting on with the now. Or perhaps we were mass murderers, and would now be down on ourselves instead of working on the now. And so on.

 

[Selectric]

it would be too much on us.

Yes indeed. Earth shattering in fact.

 

[Roffin]

Well, if I live till the End Days I just hope that I don't have to end up getting tortured to accept the Mark of the Beast but be given a quick death if I do get caught. If I do get tortured, I will just have to endure it and just say no. Hope my pain threshold can handle it.

 

[K9-1]

 

[Selectric]

When questioning portals and cryptids (as well as other subjects) and where they come from, where they go, the why's of their existence...what if they all serve a specific purpose? The other threads mentioned walls being put up to block us from aspects of the game. What if players in the game are opening these portals to bring forth some of these creatures? When you put it into the context of good vs evil, wouldn't each side be doing things to advance, prevent, win or end this long and complex war? Could it be out of the realm of possibility there are influences pushing these portals to be opened (in the name of science), only to have hidden and darker purposes? This could also be flipped towards the good and neutral sides as well. We believe the paranormal exists. Countless have experienced various things within these realms since before the written record. I mentioned that i believe the paranormal intertwines with the game and certain aspects or all could be residual effects created by it. If we could stand back at a great distance and view the entire game as a whole, can we really deny such things are happening because of it? It is just a theory but it does make sense on a basic level. We could also attribute real world events not related to the paranormal to be caused by the game but, being a PNF discussion, we'll focus on the subjects within for the moment. What are your thoughts?

 

[Debi]

My answer to this is a simple "yes". The more I've studied "reality", the more I'm pulled to this idea.

 

[Selectric]

Ever since coming to the PNF i have been re-evaluating so much that i have encountered. I have never considered myself a religious man, but aligning ever single thing i have experienced throughout my life has led me to this forum and this specific thread.

When i write these threads it isn't just about me examining my own experiences, it is also a way to get these things out there for those who may be going through something similar. I try to spark conversation about this stuff and it usually never goes the way i intended. When i say everything has led me to this thread, i'm being honest. When i pull those memories and how each has changed my views of what is around us, i have come to a few conclusions.

Did i experience an evil entity in my living room? Absolutely. Was i brought to a different place by another (possibly same?) evil entity shortly after a dream visitation with a friend? When i felt this thing approaching and then spun a crucifix around on a nearby wall, absolutely. Did i receive a divine message explaining a complex design so simply, only to forget most of it upon waking up? Absolutely. Is the world in such disarray that i feel there are influences keeping everyone at odds and blinded? That's a no brainer. Did i experience multiple year spanning visitations from something that attached itself to me for reasons unknown? No question there. Do i believe events are happening that are initiated by physical and nonphysical forces? Yes i do. Do i believe having faith has helped me see things for what they are, knowing that in the end, everything will be fine? I do now.

So my conclusions are just my own but, for someone who rejected faith in God for so long, only to be barraged by paranormal experiences that changed my crippled faith into something i can be proud of, well that's something. I guess what i'm getting at is, no matter what your beliefs may be at any given moment in your life, they will always get better. Even when the world or even the unseen seem bleak and downright frightening, there is a design in place that ensures us we are never alone. There is a plan for us and though right now for a fact, there are some truly ugly and despicable things trying to ruin that, there is always hope. Not everyone needs to be ran through the existential ringer (and back again) to see existence in a different light but honestly, it couldn't hurt. Faith alone is one thing, knowing about these unseen realms and their implications will only bolster that faith ten fold. Only then can we truly sit down and watch the game. Who knows, instead of a spectator, you may be called in as a relief player.

 

[Debi]

When i write these threads it isn't just about me examining my own experiences, it is also a way to get these things out there for those who may be going through something similar. I try to spark conversation about this stuff and it usually never goes the way i intended. When i say everything has led me to this thread, i'm being honest. When i pull those memories and how each has changed my views of what is around us, i have come to a few conclusions.

Did i experience an evil entity in my living room? Absolutely. Was i brought to a different place by another (possibly same?) evil entity shortly after a dream visitation with a friend? When i felt this thing approaching and then spun a crucifix around on a nearby wall, absolutely. Did i receive a divine message explaining a complex design so simply, only to forget most of it upon waking up? Absolutely. Is the world in such disarray that i feel there are influences keeping everyone at odds and blinded? That's a no brainer. Did i experience multiple year spanning visitations from something that attached itself to me for reasons unknown? No question there. Do i believe events are happening that are initiated by physical and nonphysical forces? Yes i do. Do i believe having faith has helped me see things for what they are, knowing that in the end, everything will be fine? I do now.

So my conclusions are just my own but, for someone who rejected faith in God for so long, only to be barraged by paranormal experiences that changed my crippled faith into something i can be proud of, well that's something. I guess what i'm getting at is, no matter what your beliefs may be at any given moment in your life, they will always get better. Even when the world or even the unseen seem bleak and downright frightening, there is a design in place that ensures us we are never alone. There is a plan for us and though right now for a fact, there are some truly ugly and despicable things trying to ruin that, there is always hope. Not everyone needs to be ran through the existential ringer (and back again) to see existence in a different light but honestly, it couldn't hurt. Faith alone is one thing, knowing about these unseen realms and their implications will only bolster that faith ten fold. Only then can we truly sit down and watch the game. Who knows, instead of a spectator, you may be called in as a relief player.

Well said, Steve!