I’ve been reflecting on a concept since a conversation with another practitioner. What if immortality isn’t about stopping the cycle of death and life, but rather transforming it? It seems that the reason immortals are rare is that the process is incredibly challenging and not something people willingly endure.

From my own experiences with growth and the associated mental shifts, I wonder if the true cost of immortality is a devastating and aggressive rebirth of the soul and mind, possibly occurring every 25 years or so. This intense process might often lead to self-destruction (suicide) due to its severity. However, each cycle could also bring profound insights and deeper understanding of existence.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this perspective!

I have to add while I do not suggest trying this. I encourage teaching and learning as such. We need to acknowledge freedom of choice and expression. In the end all we can do is inform others or we taking away freewill.

  • DaddysLittleSlut@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Imagine immortality not as an endless existence but as a continuous transformation. Instead of avoiding aging and death, it’s about evolving through them. This concept is akin to the idea of soul contracts, where the soul engages in experiences to learn and grow.

    In this view, immortality involves:

    1. Emotional Growth: You allow yourself to fully experience and process emotions throughout your life. This openness helps in understanding and integrating your experiences more deeply.
    2. Life as a Lesson: Your lifespan becomes a series of lessons where each phase offers insights and challenges. Just as you navigate through different stages of life, you process and learn from your experiences.
    3. Judgment and Reflection: At various points, you reflect on your actions and their impacts—both positive and negative. This reflection isn’t just about facing consequences but understanding and integrating the lessons learned from them.
    4. Rapid Processing: Rather than dwelling on emotions or trauma for extended periods, you process them quickly. This could range from a few hours to seconds, allowing for immediate growth and adjustment.

    The goal is not to escape death but to transform through it, embracing the continuous cycle of learning and evolving.

    I hope this helps. Rather hard to explain.

    • mydude@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      I had three extremely painful psychosis ten years ago, and your theory sounds interesting. Do you think the immortals know they are immortal?

      • DaddysLittleSlut@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Yes nearly every time. To even activate it; you or someone else has to speak the intentions and power it with energy.