Thanks for the link rockchuk. I think its interesting that Mellen-Thomas Benedict defined hell as the "descent into each person's customized human misery, ignorance, and darkness of not-knowing." In contrast, Benedict describes many heavens that go on "forever... where we pass all knowledge and begin creating the next level... We have that power to create as we explore. And that is God expanding itself through us."
This reminds me how many humans limit themselves, their sense of existence and potential based on what others think is realistic or possible. We should look beyond what is assumed or "proven" to figure things out for ourselves.
Frans: I agree life would be dull if we could predict all unexpected events. What I'm asking is whether anyone has tried using the power of intention to wish positive things, revelations on others and whether or not such efforts worked. My own thought is we can change ourselves and our responses to other people. Yet, leading donkey to water doesn't always entice him to drink, even if we have the best intentions, it's not our choice or life story.
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