Cosmos

Denimgirl

Hi Guys

Whats your views on asking the universe to make your dreams come true?

dermothickey

Que Sera Sera, whatever will be will be Just relax smile and be happy NOW and everything turns out the way its supposed to, for sure feel free to ask, yet always expect to be grateful for everything received.

strobe

Thought this thread was going to be about
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Sagan's_Cosmos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wupToqz1e2g

Denimgirl

very heavy,don;t know what to think of it really just 1 persons opinion i guess!Everything is a dot if compared to something humongus!lol

strobe

Well I'd say beautiful and profound rather than heavy but I know what you mean.

The entire series can be watched here if you are interested (it's 13 one hour episodes long so not something you will watch in one go obviously). Maybe check an episode out occasionally when you are bored.

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/cosmos/

I can't recommend it enough.

Denimgirl

It is beautiful don't get me wrong I just felt slightly disturbed by it too though if you know what i mean.They are interesting though,Does it say anything about asking the universe for favours in the episodes?

strobe

I guess you'll have to watch them all to find out :P

Denimgirl

smarty pants!

the keen edge

strobe wrote: »

Well I'd say beautiful and profound rather than heavy but I know what you mean.

The entire series can be watched here if you are interested (it's 13 one hour episodes long so not something you will watch in one go obviously). Maybe check an episode out occasionally when you are bored.

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/cosmos/

I can't recommend it enough.

Thanks for the link strobe, it's appreciated!

Denimgirl

The initial reason my I strted thread is to find out your views of asking cosmos favours and if you tried it what was the outcome?I'd be very intrested to know

fontanalis

Why would the cosmos care, the whole universe is completely indifferent to the planet as a whole let alone someone who has read The Secret and would oh so like a pair of shoes like the Sex and the City gals.

Oryx

Well, I dont know fontanalis, maybe the universe is a big ol cloud of gas and rock. But in this forum we explore the possibility that it might not be just that. Maybe there is something else at work too. If there is, I doubt it supplies ponies to nine year olds or fashion footwear. But I think its worth exploring what our lives are for, and ways we can find peace within ourselves.

To the op, I do think you can send a wish into the cosmos, but I think the biggest effect of doing that is it convinces the sender that the wish is possible, so that they set their course to achieving it. I dont think anything will fall easily into your lap, but if you work at it too, the path to what you want clears in an almost magical way.

Nevyn

Denimgirl wrote: »

Hi Guys

Whats your views on asking the universe to make your dreams come true?

If you want it, make it happen.

UB Dude

Denimgirl wrote: »

Hi Guys

Whats your views on asking the universe to make your dreams come true?

While one may well ask the universe to make your dreams come true, I would personally be inclined to the view that the 'Universe' views the individual with a somewhat parental affection and looks upon your petitions in a similar light, ever with a view toward the realisation of your greatest potential. It's all fine and well to ask for unicorns and Ferrari's but if neither of these contribute positively to your ultimate well-being it's hard to see the universe looking with favour upon such material wants. If, however, your dream is to be enlightened – then one imagines such a desire would be looked upon with favour. Though at no point will it indulge the desire 'Can I Have it without work?


There is a great writer by the name of James Allen, he died in 1912 – meaning his work is in the public domain. All of his books can be downloaded for free at 'The James Allen Free Library', that can be found here:


http://james-allen.in1woord.nl/


One of his greatest is a tiny book called 'As a man Thinketh'. In this, as in all of his books, he argues that 'mind is the master weaver of both the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance'; pointing out that 'habits of mind crystallise into habits of conduct; while habits of conduct crystallise into circumstance', so that circumstance reflects – to a certain degree – one's inner nature, i.e. is a consequence of the thoughts you choose to encourage or discourage.


I cannot see that it would be in the nature of the universe to do anything for you that you could acceptably do yourself, though I am of the opinion that it is inclined to show deference to the sincere and industrious. However, I have often relied upon this, when faced with a problem or question that is utterly beyond your ability to resolve – at least as such things might pertain to one's ultimate salvation, I simply pass it over to the intelligence that watches over us and say , 'Here, you fix it – I haven't a clue what I'm at!' I concede to and rely upon the truth that there exists an intelligence out there far greater than my own, AND that is clever enough to get me from Point 'A' – which is ignorance, to Point 'B' – which is wisdom or insight. I have found that relying upon this intelligent response mechanism has helped me enormously.


That said, things do fall into peoples lap – but a lotto win could be as welcome as a snake bite once it winds its way through a family.


I've always thought that the best things we can ask for are the wisdom to know God's will and the courage to do it. It may not guarantee an easy life but it should at least be interesting! I hope this is of some help. I may be off the track, if I am, my apologies.

hiorta

There is a great saying that might profitably be bourne in mind: Be very careful over what you ask for - you might just get it.

fontanalis

hiorta wrote: »

There is a great saying that might profitably be bourne in mind: Be very careful over what you ask for - you might just get it.

Very true, but you won't get it from the universe.