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I recently discovered I can harness energy in my hands and use it on others and they can feel it. Can someone enlighten me to what is going on?
Is foregoing material things necessary to have a deeper, more spiritual existence or can you be genuinely spiritual and still be abundant?
Are atheists theophobes?
Once a person has experienced a spiritual awakening is it never ending? Meaning that they will continue to go through awakenings for the rest of their life.
Is your brain constantly thinking, or do you have times of silence?
Why can’t I find my really nice guy friend attractive?
If Trump is voted out of the White House, but refuses to leave under any pretext, will you support his claims to extend lost presidency?
How many times should an affirmation be repeated to uproot a negative belief?
What will happen the day we get to know the meaning of life?
What would a world without work be like where everybody has enough money not to work?
Do Christians engage in prayer while still indulging in sin?
How is it that I’ve been manifesting believing it will happen and it hasn’t happened yet?
What is an inexpensive laptop model that I could use for data entry and social media?
How can God be loving and exact vengeance on those who are evil at the same time?
Was it unfair for God to allow Job to suffer over what was basically an argument between God and Satan?
Given that there is so much evil in the world, if you are a religious person, how would you explain it without relying on quotes from the Bible or other religious text? "Because God says so" does not count!
Is theology even possible? Why would a transcendent God be constrained by truth?
Why would reading the Old Testament make someone lose their faith?
Do you think that more advanced historical thinking leads to belief in the resurrection of Jesus?
Why don’t people who meditate nearly every day for decades achieve permanent enlightenment?
If there were a soul, would it be self aware?
If enlightenment is really a glitch in the system since everything is as it should be, why should one pursue it or teach others about it?
Wherever I go, white people stare at me (I’m brown). Why?
What do you think of Dima Vorobiev?
Does being enlightened mean I have full control over my subconscious mind? Why or why not?
Besides object-oriented programming, what other types are there and what are their uses?
Is the ‘I’ the same as the ego?
Is everything about ego?
Is everyone able to meditate?
What does it mean if I see the ‘inner’ dimension of our existence in my mind and if I have seen other people using it to access others’ spirituality?
Why do I get anxiety when I have to hang out with boring people?
How can I get my mother and grandma to stop arguing?
How can I stay in a meditative state of mind for the whole day?
From a mystic’s perspective, are we dreaming all the time but only aware of this when asleep?
If Trump were to leave office, either now or at the end of his term, how long will it take for the US to regain the trust and respect of her allies and the rest of the world?
Is life about figuring out what we should do or doing what we should be doing?
How do I "forget about my ego"?
How can I become more spiritual?
If God is real, how come that before the Jews no culture was monotheistic?
How can I become less spiritually enlightened?
Do you think most couples nowadays have unconditional or conditional love?
How does one stop being an incel?
Why did Frank Underwood say "Everything is about sex. Except sex. Sex is about power."?
How do I become more like Frank Underwood in House of Cards?
Does Kevin Spacey have any rights to any aspect of the Francis Underwood character including the voice? Can he release his own unofficial Season 7 or a redo of Season 6 of House of Cards?
Guys, do you have an attraction to all of your female friends or do you view any of them in a strictly platonic way? Many people say that guys and girls can't be just friends, so what's your opinion on that?
Is Enlightenment a place or a state of mind/being?
How do you become enlightened and have a zen like composure instead of over thinking and worrying?
If everyone needs a guru to arrive at enlightenment, why are real, enlightened gurus so rare in the world? If that is so, wouldn't God be cruel or a joker?
Do "enlightened beings" upvote other "enlightened beings" even when they have no idea what they're talking about just because they want to seem enlightened, too? Can you tell the truth?
What are the most common dishes in Cajun cuisine?
What kinds of meat or proteins are usually used in Louisiana gumbo?
Why is it difficult for atheists to accept that they have faith in science: that they trust that the scientific method and the scientific community are the best approach to knowledge that we have?
How can the nature of reality be explained?
How can you stop your spiritual awakening from becoming a power trip?
What is the difference between original cajun and Viet cajun?
How do cooks in Southern Louisiana imbue the "burnt" flavor in gumbos and gravies?
It seems like you have to be passionate about programming to become a successful and happy programmer. Is this true?
If there is only one God then which one is the one true God? Is it the Trinitarian God Jesus, is it the God of Isreal Yahweh, or is it the Muslim God Allah?
What should guys do to keep a girl's interest in them intact?
Is there any way to find out if a guru is in fact enlightened? What are the external signs of enlightened gurus?
How does one know if they have reached enlightenment?
We all know that Gautama Buddha got enlightened, but what did he actually get in enlightenment?
Why would God choose to reign over ethics?
A spiritual teacher who posts on Quora said: "To experience enlightenment you must surrender and dissolve totally and completely into the Infinite Sea of Consciousness until there is nothing left of you." What is your opinion of this assertion?
Will I feel love and peace after my death? Would it be peaceful or not?
Do you agree that religious belief cannot be founded on reason and rationality, and requires a 'leap of faith' as Kierkegaard described?
After about a decade of meditation and spiritual experiences, I find myself suddenly void of motivation, emotion, or thought. I feel stuck in this plane, and constantly see endless possibilities unfold but find them all pointless. What is happening?
What does the Bible mean by "the wages of sin is death"?
If everything is the mind, and everything including myself is a fabrication of the mind, and considering enlightenment enlightens everything in the mind, then why did Buddha need to teach Dharma if there's only one mind and he enlightened it?
What are Christian philosophical approaches to issues of mind, body, and brain?
Is it possible to be “half-enlightened”? I have lost interest in many things as they now seem silly, but I haven’t felt anything profound.
Does a spiritually enlightened person make mistakes? If so, does he/she feel regret?
What is a good career for someone who has achieved spiritual enlightenment?
There have been stories of people suddenly becoming enlightened without a history of meditation. If that's true, then would it be possible to devise some technique to acquire instant enlightenment?
Are all demons evil?
What's the harm in joining a cult?
Are demons real and can they hurt you?
Is it wrong if I assume a girl who is drunk and is not providing a "resistance" is willing? I have had sex with such girls and only one complained afterwards.
If there are parallel universes, will God in each of them be "common"?
I have learned programming from online sources. I know pretty much about it, O.O.P. and all basic techs.If I build an E.R.P. will it be salable in high amounts?
What is considered enlightenment in modern times?
What is the fastest routine to achieve equanimity (Vipassana is not the fastest)?
What is magic? Is it real or not?
In the comics Thanos was undoubtedly malicious and selfish; why did the movies portray Thanos as in a self-justified moral gray area?
My mother keeps falling victim to scams but she just won't accept advice and now she's asking me for a loan. How do you deal with this?
Do Christians follow the old testament or only the new?
Is there any reasonable explanation for Jesus' resurrection?
Did Christianity invent theology?
What would a 5 dimensional being look like if we could even perceive it?
How do you know if they're actually ignoring you or if they're just busy with other things? Is there an extent to how far they can be "busy" until it just becomes ignoring?
In Buddhism, how is emptiness different from nothingness?
If you’re all enlightened beings, it follows that the Buddha was nothing special. Why call yourselves Buddhist?
Is it true that by doing something different every day, your perception of time will be slower?
As I am a newbie to programming, which language or concepts should I learn to master as a software developer?
How long should I meditate for it to have a positive effect on my life?
How has your experience on Quora affected your perception of your self?
Is Reza Aslan a reliable source of information when it comes to questions of theology?
Would an enlightened person marry and be at peace with a narcissist that lies/ gaslight or would they only be open to marriage with someone on the spiritual journey?
What's a cool response when you ask a girl out and are rejected?
What is materialism? And what negative impacts can materialism have on spirituality?
What does it feel like to interact with Mystic in person?
There are 79 eggs in a box. Jane has 14 eggs in a bag. Ash takes 13 eggs out of the box. How many eggs are left in the bag?
Is narcissism possible if the individual has attained enlightenment?
Can a teenage guy get an erection just from hugging a girl?
What differences are there between terms like Cosmic Consciousness, Higher Consciousness, Christ Consciousness, Buddha Consciousness and others?
Do you think that there are more than 3-4 dimensions? If so, what do you think they are like?
Is it possible to become un-enlightened?
Are there any awakened people who decide to enjoy the full spectrum of human experience, e.g., sex, wealth, etc?
Is Atheism a form of awakening?
Meditators: teachers always say 'come back to the moment.' But the moment has so many components: sounds, smells, thoughts, pressures in the body, the breath, heartbeat, etc. What do you focus on?
How come no one has colonized Russia?
How does an enlightened or awakened person experience reality?
Is Jim Carrey faking enlightenment?
Spiritually awaken person, how do you see these next ‘levels’ without any substance, like cannabis, psilocybin or LSD.?
How can Epistemology (philosophy of Knowledge) benefit people in their daily lives?
After a spiritual awakening, is it common to feel depressed and unmotivated to do anything with your life?
If a non-Jew (woman) can't really get to know Kabbalah, what path should she follow if she believes it? Is it to convert to Judaism? Or maybe follow another Abrahamic religion?
What is true enlightenment and spiritual experience? How we can scientifically differentiate it from mental illness? Can the new science of neurotheology help in solving this mystery?
Would you rather be forced to marry someone who was an exact replica of you personality wise or your polar opposite?
Is it possible to raise a child “enlightened”?
Do the Hawkin's levels of consciousness and Christianity correlate to one another in any way?
I'm a 19 year old, and I have been cuddling / spending nights with a 35 year old for many months now. He is super nice and treats me right, and we are considering a relationship but the age gap scares me for social situations. What should I do?
Why do we romanticize twin flame relationships when they’re not a fairy tale?
Why does it seem that Jesus preached enlightenment rather than a repent and be saved gospel?
How could I “manage” my ego when as I go deeper in my meditation/Buddhist path and feel that in some aspects I am more “awaken” or aware of things than other people?
Is enlightenment necessarily accompanied by darker forces?
Why and how to avoid attracting a "certain-type" in relationships? E.g. Khloe Kardashian married a guy with secrets, drug issues and womanize; 2nd time around her baby-dad is an out and out womanizer.?
My PTSD nightmares seem to be dramatically worse when I am in talk therapy. Is there anything that can be done to mitigate this?
My boyfriend wants to be a little bit more adventurous in our sex life and has suggested a 3-some. If I don't go ahead with it, I feel he will leave me. What can I do?
My best friend asked me to pay ten bucks to him just because he told me about an app that was so helpful to me and downloaded it. He was dead serious. What should I do?
How do I distinguish whether someone is really falling in matured love or it's just attraction?
Why do enlightened beings reject living a life of luxury and commodity that most humans strive for?
What are the similarities and differences between classic Gnosticism and Jewish Kabbalah?
How can I find a psychiatrist to trust?
Do you describe enlightenment as something that happens gradually or suddenly?
BF of 5 years broke up with me saying “it’s not there” and a week later messaged saying his head was a mess and want to work things out, what do I do?
I was told that I didn't have one spirit guide - but two. A wolf and a raven. What does this mean? What does this say about me? My future?
How can the growing rift between liberals and conservatives in the United States be bridged?
If a girl said, "I'm out of your league, but I'll let you go on a few dates with me." What would you say?
What happens when one contains their emotions?
How and when the enlightenment start? I used to be talented when I was a teen but I lost my talent how do I gain it again?
Why do tourist make the common mistake of saying that they ate Cajun cooking in New Orleans, when in fact I do not know of one Cajun restaurant in New Orleans?
Why is that people can be attracted to someone, but then once they get the attention they want, their attraction for the person disappears?
How can a 15 year-old male become more emotionally, mentally, and socially mature?
Is telekinesis or mind bending powers et al a result of highly developed cognitive functions or a highly developed or differently-structured brain?
Is it possible to be born enlightened?
What do you think are the factors that shape a person's personality?
Is religion just a convenient way to control the behavior of large groups of people?
Can non-exclusivity be a positive factor in a relationship?
The problem I have with the Bible is that the Old Testament seems to conflict with the New. The Old demonstrates God's wrath, whereas the New demonstrates his love. Does God have a split personality?
'Loss of self' through meditation versus dissociation: what's the difference?
Is it wrong to sleep with your friends ex, even if they have moved on to a new relationship?
What does it mean for someone to be in a trance?
Why did it take my ex gf to break up with me before I realized how badly I was treating her?
I've been with my boyfriend for only a week now, but now I'm worrying if the girls he's hanging out with will make moves and he'll be open to acting upon them. How do I stop torturing myself?
How does one better understand the concept of emptiness in Buddhism?
Is Eckhart Tolle and basically all spiritual teachers basically worthless? He said something to the effect of trying to being ok with the present moment and not worry about money. I got the message as if life will help me somehow but it didn't.
About 20 years ago I had my first spiritual awakening, as I am begining to experience the non dual perspective in everyday life, “I” am also reliving the trauma, like “I” am mourning who “I” was before my first awakening. What is happening?
Why do some people totally dismiss the idea of themselves having feelings?
Why do people feel the need to connect sexually before they do emotionally?
How can a guy stop having crushes on so many girls so easily?
Is mindfulness oversold as a cure-all?
Was spirituality also created by man?
Awakening seems nice thing to "reach", but wouldn't I become ambitionless happy rock without any goals once I "reach" it? Realization of my goals seems more important than just state of pure bliss. Does this indicate that I have too large ego?
If you could turn off your humanity and emotions, would you?
How can you tell if your blood line is tied to black magic?
What does it mean to be devoid of empathy? When a person tells you his problems what do you think?
What would your reaction be if your love struck ex offered to pay you $2000 a week if you emailed them a friendly nice note every day?
Why does it harm me to feel bad when a bad thing happens?
Is positive thinking an essential aspect of spiritual enlightenment?
If what Kierkegaard said regarding the irrationality of religion is found to be true, then why should we bother to practice religion?
Why do some emotional things make us stronger?
My girlfriend asks me all the time "What are you thinking about?" It's gotten to the point where I have asked her to stop asking me. Is it wrong to tell her that, if I want to share what I'm thinking I will tell her?
How do you do magic?
Why is it that I cannot empathise with others or understand their rationality?
What exactly is awakening? Does someone who has really attained it have accurate answers?
Do enlightened people feel emotions?
When someone is enlightened how can they live a normal life?
If Christianity says that people will be redeemed only if they regret their sins, what about psychopaths? They can’t feel anything because of their nature.
How does telekinesis work? Can our brainwaves move object?
Why is it that someone who claims he is enlightened is considered not to be one?
How does one become awakened?
I made a flavorful Mac and cheese on the stove. I put it in the crockpot to keep warm for a few hours and then it was nearly flavorless. What happened?
How do you know your enlightenment / spiritual awakening isn't just mental illness?
Can consciousness change?
Why do I feel like heaven and hell are happening right now all around?
I believe in the Old Testament, and I also believe in the gods of all religions as co-gods next to the capital G. Is there any name I could call myself?
A long time ago a guy I dated said he would be more attracted to me if I lost weight. I kindly broke up with him and lost 15lbs. Why do those words still haunt me even though I’m in a good place in my life successfully, physically, and mentally?
What ideas regarding enlightenment/enlightened human beings that are clearly lies have you noticed circulating lately here on Quora dressed or presented as truths?
I'm the only programmer/automater on my team of glorified drafters.It's not in my job description, but when there is a issue that could be automated, I automate it. How do I get my superiors to understand I should be compensated for this extra work?
Is there a cult forming in the enlightenment section?
What do you think about you and your mind? Are they same?
My girlfriend doesn’t seem to be horny anymore. Is it because of me?
What is "real"?
What does it mean when someone (specifically with BPD) says that they can’t process emotions? For example, when something occurs, the person in question has “to think about how they feel.”
Can you define your meaning of being a "spiritual person" in the most simple terms? Also, being" spiritual enlightened" and what exactly is a "spiritual awakening"? No right or wrong answers, just what they personally mean to you?
What is the purpose of our existence?
My employer asked me what I think are some good personal goals for this year. I already have a degree, I'm single and I have just a normal position (non-management) at my work. How should I answer this question? Any ideas?
Why do you believe evil exists and where did it come from?
I ate loads of salted peanuts last night - what would happen to me if I decided to replace all of my regular food with peanuts?
There is this girl at work that I believe has been checking me out so I asked her out. She told me she doesn't think dating people from work is a good idea, but she still gave me her number. Not really sure what this means. Help?
Is it normal for a 21-years-old young man to have spiritual awakening? What's going to happen to him for the rest of his life?
How would you convince me of the existence of God knowing that I'm an atheist?
Do you believe every argument should be logical?
What are the unwritten rules of dentistry?
If we will be immortal in the afterlife, wouldn't that make the afterlife meaningless. I ask because I am curious if we wouldn't get bored and ran out things to do, and most important, how may we do good if no one would ever be in need of our help?
I was on a plane where a 15 year old boy was kicking my seat from behind. His parents were in my row. I turned around and politely asked him to stop and his father started berating me saying “ you got a problem, talk to me”. What would you do?
Would you rather be rich in a third world country or poor in America assuming you can't move?
In your opinion, what is the point at which mysticism and philosophy meet or even overlap? Where do they diverge beyond that point?
Who would win a debate about enlightenment, Buddha or Jesus?
What would you do if a neighbour, who loves baking, is forever bringing over cakes, biscuits, deserts, chocolates for you and they taste awful?
Why will the acts of sacrificing animals appease God, eg in Abrahamic traditions or Hinduism?
When is consciousness going to end?
Do you believe that everyone goes to heaven when they pass no matter what?
Is evil just the path of least resistance for humans?
How can I have more passion about Christianity? How can I be less secular and live for God?
How would you react if you held a large posh dinner party, a new friend turns up and when they take their coat off they are totally naked?
Which type of meditation is easiest to learn as a beginner and why, what are the main differences: Loving-kindness meditation, progressive relaxation, mindfulness meditation, breath awareness meditation, kundalini, Zen, or Transcendental Meditation?
Does God provide enough evidence for people to believe in him? If so, why is faith needed?
Do you believe that the global flood (Noah's ark) actually happened?
How do you deal with a coworker who is always crying?
Would you rather buy clothing that won't last past a year, or clothing that will last 5 years? Why or why not?
Are there enlightened people who don't believe in God?
Why does being ethical matter if ego is an illusion?
My friend who doesn't play computer games wants to get a Macbook Pro. Would it still be worth the money?
Is “proof” a synonym for “true”?
Do you think freedom is real? Or do you think it's just an illusion?
Why does Jed McKenna describe enlightenment as insufferably boring as well as infinitely astonishing?
During meditation have you ever experienced ‘feeling’ your thoughts before they’ve been consciously thought of?
If you're in an open relationship, what do you do to prove to the person that you wanna be with them and only them forever?
Does the idea that God won't override our free will come from the Bible, or is it inferred from God's "hiddenness"?
Can a skilled empath and a functioning psychopath form a lasting and meaningful relationship?
I’m a software engineer. How do I politely decline projects from my friends or family? What is the nicest way to say “No, I’m not interested” while not being an asshole?
Is free will an illusion of our conscious mind?
Do "friends with benefits" actually work, or will there always be some level of attraction and feelings involved eventually?
What do you personally think about the law of attraction? Is there any scientific evidence that it really works?
If there is nothing to be done to “gain” enlightenment, why are so many yearning for a revelation, likely to remain unfulfilled?
Why did ReactJS choose to use an XML syntax for JSX rather than JSON?
Enlightenment: If you are not your mind, then who are you?
Why can't someone like Ramana Maharishi change the entire world and remove all pain and suffering? If its all an illusion, why can't the illusion be changed by some enlightened soul?
Why do questions about atheism always seem to create so much interaction?
What's the most spiritual, but not religious, thing you do on regular basis?
Is the complete disidentification with thought and identification with being the “observing presence” a critical step towards enlightenment?
Assume that god exists. Once a millennium, he appears to somebody in his human form and will answer one question with absolute truth. He has chosen you. What do you ask him?
How are perceptions and reality related?
Is there ANY concrete proof of an afterlife?
Do most people that attain enlightenment reach enlightenment through one radical mind shift or through incremental shifts?
If God was reincarnated as a human being and didn't know he or she was God, what would his or her personality be like?
What happens if an enlightened woman gets raped by a psychopath male, will her kundalini regress, is the male able to steal her energy?

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