11-12-2016, 07:10 PM
(11-12-2016, 06:57 PM)chaosvrgn Wrote:(11-12-2016, 06:24 PM)Cozy Wrote: There's a concept in sociology called the Matthew effect (based on the bible), It basically gives credence to the statement "he who has, all shall be given and he has not even that which he has shall be taken away from him" or something like that. Or the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, if you're talking about just money.
It's true that what you believe will be mirrored in the world (as above so below), but what you believe is also a product of what's in the world (as below so above). Other peoples thoughts and perceptions of you can effect your reality as well in that same way (LOA), who you are around has a big influence on how much harder or easier it's going to be to go in your direction (if you're able to get there at all).
Shannons subs have changed my life too, but if I'm being objective, it's ionly because of the promise of what's to come and not what it's done so far. Putting it another way, if someone's resisting something, I'm not sure if subs can ever get that person to stop resisting it. Side effects I can see, but main objective? I.e. That one thing you've been after this whole time? Not so much. Not sure if you understand what I'm saying.
Yes, people's thoughts and emotions can alter your reality -- hence the danger in finding validation in the external without a strong internal base. Allowing the world to define you will only lead to despair and distress, because most people will try to define you a way that benefits them, not you.
This is the whole point of mental alchemy. You begin with polishing the philosopher's stone (your subconscious) and your reality bends to your will, not vice versa.
As for the subs, you just had three people tell you that their lives were drastically changed by sub usage. If you haven't seen any changes, that's fine -- that's on you. But you don't get to tell someone else that they're imagining their changes.
I'm not trying to be mean, but I gotta be honest: You're being a bit of a megalomaniac, presuming to know things about people and deeming yourself correct regardless of what they say. What "one thing" are you referring to? Sex? Because I'm running DMSI? What, because I ran DMSI, you're assuming that I'm celibate? Bruh, you must've missed my journals of older versions of DMSI -- before I got bored. But that's neither here or there, I'm not getting into an eDick argument with anyone over women.
The point is, you don't have the knowledge nor authority to tell someone else that they aren't getting life changing results.
... but I guess that's what happens when you're dealing with someone that thinks the external world should shape your internal world.
Fair, it's not my position to tell someone whether they're satisfied with the product or not, although I do think constructive criticism and open communication is best. It's just my view, I really don't want anyone to take it personally lol. Truth is the way to success, no matter how unconventional it is or how many people it pisses off, and I'm going to succeed, no matter who disagrees with me.
