^^^Translation;
"I believe in a collective consciousness, reincarnation, karma, and enlightenment from samsara into a higher plane of existence."
Much easier to understand once you cut out all of the confusing hipster new age bullshit. No offense my man.
I remember when I was about 6 or 7, I hated school, I wanted to stay home all day long and play video games and watch cartoons. I didn't understand why I had to go to school, it was so boring for me at that age. So I asked my Dad;
"Dad, why do I have to go to school?"
"Well son, so you can...
I am lying to myself when I tell myself you know with certainty that god/gods exist, we have souls, there is an afterlife.
I am honest with myself when i can understand and accept the simple fact that my beliefs on these subjects will always have room for doubt, and they are not certain...
To be self aware. To understand why you think the thinks you do. To gauge a situation without preconceived ideas or emotions intruding on your perception. To be honest with yourself about everything, even if you don't always tell the truth. To be honest with yourself about what you know, what...