Have you guys ever had an epiphany?

Castout · 10-12-09, 03:05 AM

Two days ago I just had my first epiphany. I wasn't making it up it suddenly came to me clearly that chasing after money or financial success is not my life calling.

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It's the first time that I realized this and actually accept it. Before two days ago I was concerned about being financially successful.

Actually that was not the only thing that dawned on me but I felt that God accepted me wholly even though I'm a sinner and it affected me such that I was willing to accept anybody else since God accepted me even though I'm a sinner. I felt acceptance and a majestic feeling that I belong to God and I looked forward to be with God, the feeling of uh I cannot even describe it

I felt being lifted up that I'm part of something higher, majestic and glorious....chosen. I just cannot describe it.
The anger in me just disappeared too I was no longer in enmity with anyone....you know my sig..I just wasn't interested in feeding my anger and whatever pain that I carried felt that they have disappeared and I felt I was complete... never knew I was incomplete before

I've been Christian all these 30 years and never felt anything like two days ago

Okay now you guys can laugh at me

or maybe it's time for me to say goodbye to this world..I'll post an address so that you guys could send me flowers.lol

Sledgehammer427 · 10-12-09, 03:27 AM

I don't think that deserves being laughed at.
I applaud your epiphany.

After a recent breakup, I was devastated, but I went to back to how I thought as a child, always analyzing, always thinking. I stopped being spontaneous and random, and I started being introspective, and it got me more happiness than any girlfriend I ever had. Of course, I still desire a significant other, but I'm in no rush to get one.

I just never got into religion, I think too scientifically to accept a god. I tried, but it just wasn't for me. But don't fret, my best friend and fellow subsimmer is christian. I get along with so many people from so many backgrounds I found peace in accepting all of them. It's a nice feeling.

Castout · 10-12-09, 04:19 AM

Well I don't think an epiphany is something worth given applaud it is just it is

. Since it just came to you without effort or anything it just dawned on you from no where. At least that was how it is for me.

Yea I find no problem accepting people from any background either well as long as they are are not a psychopath

Skybird · 10-12-09, 05:16 AM

Just take it as what it is: a sudden insight into some aspects of life, resulting in a changed state of mind. Don't interpret things into it, don'tr try to give it names. Don't try to repeat it, don't hold expectations of what comes next, don't rationalise it later when you remember it from a greater distance - just accept a readiness of yourself to let your mind open wider, if that eventually should happen. Every label and every conceptional context you use - just minimises the experience.

You can't trigger it by practicing things, or obeying rituals or teachings. You just can let it happen if it happens. And eventually you can help surrounding conditions to increase the likelihood for that happening.

There are people who are chasing "enlightenment" all their life, and never see a single sparkle of light. Others just do never care for such things, see a bird landing on a tree - and all universe around them suddenly has changed. My advise is: just don't care for "enlightenment". Every thought on and expectation for it is wasted. Just do what you do - and don't do two things at the same time.

Castout · 10-12-09, 05:39 AM

I'm not chasing anything or trying to be anything than myself

but that's some wisdom Skybird

Now that is worth an applaud!

Chad · 10-12-09, 02:27 PM

I'm pleased you were able to achieve this. I myself recently had one, and since then have had a different view on the world. The trip to Europe for the SubSim Meet 2009 was a real eye opener, there is more to this world than what it seems at first.

Around last year this time, I was contemplating joining the Navy, and in fact posted on here asking for peoples advice on the subject. Through counseling (more like group counseling, but not leaving out UndrSeaLcpl) I decided against it and continue with college, and am within several credits short of my bacheallors degree with a whole future infront of me.

As you mentioned, I was able to think of how it was when I was younger, thinking about how things are to be when you're older. I began to appreciate things, such as my parents and home life more, and am the happiest I've been in years!

As Sledgehammer mentioned too, I had a girlfriend, fiance, leave me, and it crushed my world. That was the original intent to join the navy, to get away. But through help from friends (online and not) and my family, I got through it though not completely happy till I moved to my current university, met some new people and girls

and know there's definately more out there than I could ever imagine.

Best of luck in the future, and God bless Castout

10-12-09, 03:05 AM	#1
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Have you guys ever had an epiphany? Two days ago I just had my first epiphany. I wasn't making it up it suddenly came to me clearly that chasing after money or financial success is not my life calling.. It's the first time that I realized this and actually accept it. Before two days ago I was concerned about being financially successful. Actually that was not the only thing that dawned on me but I felt that God accepted me wholly even though I'm a sinner and it affected me such that I was willing to accept anybody else since God accepted me even though I'm a sinner. I felt acceptance and a majestic feeling that I belong to God and I looked forward to be with God, the feeling of uh I cannot even describe it I felt being lifted up that I'm part of something higher, majestic and glorious....chosen. I just cannot describe it. The anger in me just disappeared too I was no longer in enmity with anyone....you know my sig..I just wasn't interested in feeding my anger and whatever pain that I carried felt that they have disappeared and I felt I was complete... never knew I was incomplete before I've been Christian all these 30 years and never felt anything like two days ago Okay now you guys can laugh at me or maybe it's time for me to say goodbye to this world..I'll post an address so that you guys could send me flowers.lol __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

10-12-09, 03:27 AM	#2
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	I don't think that deserves being laughed at. I applaud your epiphany. After a recent breakup, I was devastated, but I went to back to how I thought as a child, always analyzing, always thinking. I stopped being spontaneous and random, and I started being introspective, and it got me more happiness than any girlfriend I ever had. Of course, I still desire a significant other, but I'm in no rush to get one. I just never got into religion, I think too scientifically to accept a god. I tried, but it just wasn't for me. But don't fret, my best friend and fellow subsimmer is christian. I get along with so many people from so many backgrounds I found peace in accepting all of them. It's a nice feeling. __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

10-12-09, 04:19 AM	#3
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Well I don't think an epiphany is something worth given applaud it is just it is. Since it just came to you without effort or anything it just dawned on you from no where. At least that was how it is for me. Yea I find no problem accepting people from any background either well as long as they are are not a psychopath __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

10-12-09, 05:16 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,650 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Just take it as what it is: a sudden insight into some aspects of life, resulting in a changed state of mind. Don't interpret things into it, don'tr try to give it names. Don't try to repeat it, don't hold expectations of what comes next, don't rationalise it later when you remember it from a greater distance - just accept a readiness of yourself to let your mind open wider, if that eventually should happen. Every label and every conceptional context you use - just minimises the experience. You can't trigger it by practicing things, or obeying rituals or teachings. You just can let it happen if it happens. And eventually you can help surrounding conditions to increase the likelihood for that happening. There are people who are chasing "enlightenment" all their life, and never see a single sparkle of light. Others just do never care for such things, see a bird landing on a tree - and all universe around them suddenly has changed. My advise is: just don't care for "enlightenment". Every thought on and expectation for it is wasted. Just do what you do - and don't do two things at the same time. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-12-09, 05:39 AM	#5
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	I'm not chasing anything or trying to be anything than myself but that's some wisdom Skybird Now that is worth an applaud! __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

10-12-09, 02:27 PM	#6
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	I'm pleased you were able to achieve this. I myself recently had one, and since then have had a different view on the world. The trip to Europe for the SubSim Meet 2009 was a real eye opener, there is more to this world than what it seems at first. Around last year this time, I was contemplating joining the Navy, and in fact posted on here asking for peoples advice on the subject. Through counseling (more like group counseling, but not leaving out UndrSeaLcpl) I decided against it and continue with college, and am within several credits short of my bacheallors degree with a whole future infront of me. As you mentioned, I was able to think of how it was when I was younger, thinking about how things are to be when you're older. I began to appreciate things, such as my parents and home life more, and am the happiest I've been in years! As Sledgehammer mentioned too, I had a girlfriend, fiance, leave me, and it crushed my world. That was the original intent to join the navy, to get away. But through help from friends (online and not) and my family, I got through it though not completely happy till I moved to my current university, met some new people and girls and know there's definately more out there than I could ever imagine. Best of luck in the future, and God bless Castout __________________