On an otherworld journey I undertook many years ago, I asked the beings I encountered if they were actually real. "We're as real as you need us to be," was the response I got.
Wonderfully put, Jon. I think we are sometimes conditioned to not see nuance and understand that reality is subjective in many ways. Was there a giant man in ancient Ireland who dug trenches and did all these wonderful things? I dunno. It doesn't matter. Like yourself, I feel like I have had enough tangible interactions with The Dagda and The Morrigan that I feel they have a realness to them that I feel they are empirical enough for me. But yet, also like you said, the positive impacts these deities have had on my life simply by understanding their character and their mythological deeds goes beyond if they are really "real". The Dagda has shown me what duty looks like, what justice and fairness is, what humility is even when you have the power to best everyone at every thing. He feels more "of the people" to me. As a father, he shows me that it is ok to fail and that there is room for growth. From The Morrigan I have felt the righteous pull of a desire for personal sovereignty. Not just for me, but she inspires me to bristle at any point when anyone is not allowed to live freely and are oppressed. All of these feelings and lessons are "real". I believe they are inspired by powerful hands of entities that are there to commune with. They aren't watching your every move. They aren't Santa Claus. They are very real and reachable energies if one puts in the work.
I agree completely that "real" is subjective and if it makes you a better person, its a good thing. if everyone only looked after their own spirit and not their neighbor's, wed have a much more peaceful world.
when asked of that question of the Grand one , im quick to reply "flying pizza monsters" of course faith is subjective at a basic level . my answer to the is he real question is this , i look to the Bru , and i ask for proof that humans built that Sidhe , because i can prove that da Dagda built it ,because in all of written history and mythology it is said that An Dagda more was/is the builder , the thing is , da Dagda would not wish to be credited for such a wonder , he would give credit to us . tks Jon , your content and vids are a great reminder of that task at hand . appreciated , really .
When someone comes back from being dead, and I don't mean for 5 seconds, and tells me about the afterlife I will believe in their beliefs. As far as now, I believe there is something more than me, but I don't know what it is and I won't try to tell someone what it is.
On an otherworld journey I undertook many years ago, I asked the beings I encountered if they were actually real. "We're as real as you need us to be," was the response I got.
Wonderfully put, Jon. I think we are sometimes conditioned to not see nuance and understand that reality is subjective in many ways. Was there a giant man in ancient Ireland who dug trenches and did all these wonderful things? I dunno. It doesn't matter. Like yourself, I feel like I have had enough tangible interactions with The Dagda and The Morrigan that I feel they have a realness to them that I feel they are empirical enough for me. But yet, also like you said, the positive impacts these deities have had on my life simply by understanding their character and their mythological deeds goes beyond if they are really "real".
The Dagda has shown me what duty looks like, what justice and fairness is, what humility is even when you have the power to best everyone at every thing. He feels more "of the people" to me. As a father, he shows me that it is ok to fail and that there is room for growth. From The Morrigan I have felt the righteous pull of a desire for personal sovereignty. Not just for me, but she inspires me to bristle at any point when anyone is not allowed to live freely and are oppressed.
All of these feelings and lessons are "real". I believe they are inspired by powerful hands of entities that are there to commune with. They aren't watching your every move. They aren't Santa Claus. They are very real and reachable energies if one puts in the work.
I really enjoyed this :)
You had me at Divinity 404.
I really enjoyed this. Well said, and thank you!
Thank you for always making good videos
I agree completely that "real" is subjective and if it makes you a better person, its a good thing. if everyone only looked after their own spirit and not their neighbor's, wed have a much more peaceful world.
Also, the fruit of the loom logo and cornucopia mandala question is a fascinating Internet rabbit hole. 😅
A strong chieftant warrior goddess is blessed to have a keen minded protector and partner. Rest is indeed a requirement and not a reward.
To me yes. Very. Both physically and mentally.
when asked of that question of the Grand one , im quick to reply "flying pizza monsters" of course faith is subjective at a basic level .
my answer to the is he real question is this ,
i look to the Bru , and i ask for proof that humans built that Sidhe , because i can prove that da Dagda built it ,because in all of written history and mythology it is said that An Dagda more was/is the builder ,
the thing is , da Dagda would not wish to be credited for such a wonder , he would give credit to us .
tks Jon , your content and vids are a great reminder of that task at hand .
appreciated , really .
When someone comes back from being dead, and I don't mean for 5 seconds, and tells me about the afterlife I will believe in their beliefs. As far as now, I believe there is something more than me, but I don't know what it is and I won't try to tell someone what it is.
Tulpa?