<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Livin in 2 Worlds at the Same Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[We live in two worlds at the same time: Material and Spiritual. Balance is key to a fulfilling life.]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gzd5!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa3801713-fbc9-4105-991f-f5403cfb5a09_256x256.png</url><title>Livin in 2 Worlds at the Same Time</title><link>https://tomas595.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:43:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://tomas595.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Tomas Burke]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[tomas595@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[tomas595@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[tomas595@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[tomas595@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many kinds of love are there?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/love-dfe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/love-dfe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:01:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is universal love - like fish love water. The only time a fish is aware of water is when they are not in it, otherwise it&#8217;s just life.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png" width="308" height="348.1923076923077" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:823,&quot;width&quot;:728,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:308,&quot;bytes&quot;:424968,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://tomas595.substack.com/i/203524763?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9Q9I!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2099889f-c3e9-4f32-9e83-8397a8824bdf_728x823.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>There is motherly love. This is a unique sort of love that a mother feels for her children and her children&#8217;s children. That child can do no wrong. There are no limits to what she will endure for that child. Each of us has only one mother.</p><p>There is otherly love. The love of companions. It&#8217;s not as strong a bond as motherly love. It often is conditional. It even seems to run a course of cold to hot to cold. This could be a marriage or a good friendship. Sometimes they last for lifetimes. Sometimes for a few hours. Everyone has companions.</p><p>Companions are part of <span>society </span>- as all relationships are. There are many goods and bads, rights and wrongs. There are assumptions and repercussions. There are likes and dislikes. 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Sometimes gratitude is needed, sometimes forgiveness. You are attracted to each other for a reason.</p><p>Once you are aware of a past life hook, recognize it accept it and let it go. It is a connection to the past and has no place in your present or your future unless it is part of your life plan.</p><p>Your <span>Business </span>involves what you came to do. <span>Social </span>is where you conduct your <span>Business</span>. Although Social is also rules and regulations it actually has none for itself. It simply is what it is. Different countries have different <span>Social </span>rules and regulations, different boundaries. What is socially accepted in one country may be condemned in another.</p><p>You are free to decide for yourself. The only warning is to harm no one. And like some warnings, is often ignored.</p><p>There are 4 kinds of love:</p><p><span>&#183; </span>Personal love<span> </span>Love of Self<span> </span>Blue</p><p><span>&#183; </span>Business love<span> </span>Love of Life<span> </span>Red</p><p><span>&#183; </span>Social love<span> </span>Love of Others<span> </span>Yellow</p><p><span>&#183; </span>Spiritual love<span> </span>Being love<span> </span>White</p><p>Colors can mix in an infinite combination, as well as love.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582573732277-c5444fa37391?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxyYWluYm93fGVufDB8fHx8MTc4MjE5OTAzN3ww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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they are.]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/a-clear-picture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/a-clear-picture</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:46:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599511872836-e71161a5d5c1?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxteXRofGVufDB8fHx8MTc4MDQxOTk1Mnww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My Visionary part needs a clear picture of things as they are.</p><p>So what things? What does that even mean? a clear picture of things as they are?</p><p>It means not fooling myself or believing in a fantasy or a myth. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599511872836-e71161a5d5c1?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxteXRofGVufDB8fHx8MTc4MDQxOTk1Mnww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599511872836-e71161a5d5c1?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxteXRofGVufDB8fHx8MTc4MDQxOTk1Mnww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, 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Or choosing a direction without the backing of my guidance.</p><p>Here I am, in my own little world.</p><p>o How much am struggling to be myself?</p><p>o How much of my life is an effort?</p><p>Any struggle or effort comes from trying to live outside of myself. Living in the flow is effortless. 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How do I know who I really am? But I am not the one who is scared. It&#8217;s the lodgers who are scared. They&#8217;ve been found out and must leave. And they don&#8217;t know where to go. I pick up on that scared feeling, that &#8220;I don&#8217;t know where to go or what to do&#8221; feeling. But that is not me, that is the lodgers who now know that they have to fend for themselves.</p><p>All that is required is clear communication with myself, so I understand myself. Understanding myself is minding my own business.</p><p>Understanding myself is discerning and organizing my facts. It&#8217;s being aware of my spiritual thrust, my policies and my procedures.</p><p>My prophetic part senses the &#8216;what&#8217; and sends a picture to my visionary part.</p><p>This is the first filter.</p><p>My prophetic part-what is it looking for?</p><p>o Food - Spiritual Food - Information - Facts</p><p>o Air - Spiritual Energy</p><p>o Water - Spiritual Cleansing</p><p>o Survival - Growth</p><p>It looks for what I need to survive. Like a caveman - looking for an animal to kill and eat. That&#8217;s the primitive root. But my being is more advanced, I don&#8217;t have to hunt and kill my food. What then do I need to survive on planet Earth?</p><p>Money is the food I search for now.</p><p>So, if money is taken care of - by having a reliable source of income - what else is needed? 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viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@brett_jordan">Brett Jordan</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>This is the format of my clear picture:</p><p>What can I learn?</p><p>When can I learn?</p><p>Where can I learn?</p><p>Why can I learn?</p><p>How can I learn?</p><p>I must learn before I can grow.</p><p>To learn is what I now hunt for. To learn is what my Prophetic Sensor searches for and creates a picture of what to learn and delivers it to my visionary part that organizes it and transmits it to my intellect - my Intuitive Part, so it can understand it and discern what action is required to experience it. Then it sends a directive to the Feeling Part for Action. This happens at the speed of light.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tomas595.substack.com/p/a-clear-picture?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tomas595.substack.com/p/a-clear-picture?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tomas595.substack.com/p/a-clear-picture/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tomas595.substack.com/p/a-clear-picture/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tomas595.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Livin in 2 Worlds at the Same Time is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teamwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why work alone?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/teamwork</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/teamwork</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:36:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1613587155971-365cbd80428d?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyOHx8aG9yc2UlMjB0YWlsZmxpZXN8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzgwMjgxMTQ4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A horse has only one head, but it stands on four legs, and has a tail to keep the flies away.</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1613587155971-365cbd80428d?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyOHx8aG9yc2UlMjB0YWlsZmxpZXN8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzgwMjgxMTQ4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1613587155971-365cbd80428d?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyOHx8aG9yc2UlMjB0YWlsZmxpZXN8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzgwMjgxMTQ4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@lukassouza">Lukas Souza</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>This is a good role model.</p><p>Think for yourself. Follow your own dreams. And have a team of associates to collaborate with.</p><p>You only need one leg to stand on. You can walk with two and you can run very fast with four.</p><p>The only reason you would bob your tail is to fit into society.</p><p>That takes care of your needs and your physical body.</p><p>So where are you headed?</p><p>What really is the point of all this?</p><p>Living in 2 worlds at the same time.</p><p>Birth, Life, Death.</p><p>Life is Learning and Growing.</p><p>Life is also procreation - having a family.</p><p>Death is transition to another dimension.</p><p>Passion and adventure - not a part of the spirit world.</p><p>Spirit is detachment - being involved without getting caught. That&#8217;s a tricky one.</p><p>I am involved. I am responsible. I am committed. Yet I am detached.</p><p>It&#8217;s like I put my all into something. Then when it&#8217;s completed I let it go. I don&#8217;t own it. It doesn&#8217;t own me. It&#8217;s a tough one.</p><p>It&#8217;s tough to build something and see others benefit from it with no compensation in return. But that is giving without expecting.</p><p>People come to you because they have a need to be healed. After they are healed - they no longer need you. So it&#8217;s important not to get caught.</p><p>Sometimes people have a grudge. It&#8217;s usually sub-conscious and usually from a past life experience. They are out to get even. You may have killed them or wronged them in some way, or vice versa. People can carry a grudge for lifetimes and a lot of souls are confused about this.</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544717301-9cdcb1f5940f?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxhbmdyeXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3ODAyMzM1ODF8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544717301-9cdcb1f5940f?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxhbmdyeXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3ODAyMzM1ODF8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544717301-9cdcb1f5940f?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxhbmdyeXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3ODAyMzM1ODF8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@icons8">Icons8 Team</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>There are souls who are angry that they are souls. They look for angry situations to confirm their belief. Just like a religious fanatic that wants to convert you, to save you. It&#8217;s really because if they convince you that what they are saying is true, then it&#8217;s proof to them that it is true also.</p><p>If they really knew the truth they would be at peace and only share their wisdom to people who are interested at the right time and place. They would not offend anyone.</p><p>I am involved and I am detached. Seems impossible. Think of it as a cycle:</p><p>INVOLVED INVOLVED INVOLVED INVOLVED</p><p>\ / \ / \ /</p><p>DETACHED DETACHED DETACHED</p><p>I am involved with what I do. I experience life. Present</p><p>I am detached from what I have done. I regroup the Past</p><p>In that instant where I change from detached to involved I need to ask the question&#8221;What&#8217;s next?&#8221; This is a jump to my imagination through my Prophetic avenue. It&#8217;s instantaneous. Your prophetic sensor suggests your direction to you. The god in you. That part of you (call it ego) decides.</p><p>Ego is the &#8220;I am&#8221; that I am.</p><p>Ego is also called the high soul.</p><p>Your intellect is the translator between your true feelings of your ego and the feelings of your Personal that activates your body.</p><p>It is the driver (in a computer sense) of your involvement.</p><p>The Prophetic sensor is actually connected to your Feeling Part (not the gift- even thought they are mingled). But--it must go through the Intellect. The Intellect filters the incoming information to protect the body.</p><p>As a soul, you are weightless; and can ascend to heaven. Being attached to your body, the Intellect says, &#8220;No, you cannot ascend to heave. You have work to do here on planet Earth. You are connected to a human body.&#8221;</p><p>In reality, the body is a tool for the Ego. It is like a puppet, obeying all the commands from the intellect. The Ego wants to learn and grow by directing the body to have different experiences.</p><p>The body can obey these feelings or it can ignore them. It has free will. The Ego learns and benefits either way. The ego is detached. It makes suggestions but is always open to another way.</p><p>Emotions and religious concepts color the information from the Ego. The Feelings are not aware of this coloring and accepts the information it receives as coming from the Intellect through the Ego.</p><p>Society - your Visionary part - is full of traditions and memories. It also colors the information. We get organized in Society - the days of the week, timing, etc.</p><p>The Prophetic sensor gives you the what. What are you looking for?</p><p>The Intuitive organizes the information received from the Ego, which came from the Sensor, through the emotions and religious concepts and builds a picture that it sends to the visionary gift to see how it fits into its world.Then it goes to the feeling part for action.</p><p>The emotions and religious concepts are like parasites. They feed off the energy coming from the Ego. They color the crystal clear energy of the Ego and transmit thos emotions which are transmitted as feelings to the Visionary gift. The</p><p>Visionary gift just accepts it the way it is.</p><p>This is the way you have always done it and this is the way you will continue to do it.</p><p>The Feeling part does not question what it received. It just acts on what it receives, trusting all the other parts have done their jobs properly.</p><p>The Prophetic part senses what is out there and reports a picture to the Visionary part.</p><p>What determines a person&#8217;s first gift?</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500220959218-81a28e9292d0?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxzdXJ2aXZhbHxlbnwwfHx8fDE3ODAyODEzMTd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500220959218-81a28e9292d0?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxzdXJ2aXZhbHxlbnwwfHx8fDE3ODAyODEzMTd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, 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Our intellect filters our awareness. We only experience a small part of the universe. That&#8217;s one of the reasons we are here - so we can focus on the moment and discerns what it means.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many kinds of love are there?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/love</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:05:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1540661813549-bf2c50d14580?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1NXx8ZmlzbiUyMGluJTIwd2F0ZXJ8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc5NTMwNDQ4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is universal love - like fish love water. 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This is a unique sort of love that a mother feels for her children and her children&#8217;s children. That child can do no wrong. There are no limits to what she will endure for that child. Each of us has only one mother.</p><p>There is otherly love. The love of companions. It&#8217;s not as strong a bond as motherly love. It often is conditional. It even seems to run a course of cold to hot to cold. This could be a marriage or a good friendship. Sometimes they last for lifetimes. Sometimes for a few hours. Everyone has companions.</p><p>Companions are part of society - as all relationships are. There are many goods and bads, rights and wrongs. There are assumptions and repercussions. There are likes and dislikes. 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I think of it as living in a bubble. I am a bubble of energy within a boundary. This boundary is like a fence between what is me and what is not me. It&#8217;s like the outer membrane of a microscopic cell.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" width="290" height="231.7853839037928" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:3456,&quot;width&quot;:4324,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:290,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;a close up of a soap bubble with trees in the background&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="a close up of a soap bubble with trees in the background" title="a close up of a soap bubble with trees in the background" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565972476522-4338522b1929?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw2fHxidWJibGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4Nzk1NTMwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">I am a bubble of energy. Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@mcbrae">Braedon McLeod</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>Actually, it is a cell membrane; just not microscopic and not visible. My skin is a cell membrane. It divides what is me from what is not me. That is what my aura does on an energy level.</p><p>I think of myself as a tiniest speck of almost nothing. Any smaller and I would not exist. I visualize this tiny speck in the middle of my belly, just behind my belly button.</p><p>I can close my eyes and visualize this speck.</p><p>I let my breathing calm as I approach it.</p><p>I tell myself, &#8220;This is all that matters.&#8221; Just live with it. I do it now before reading any further.</p><p>I feel myself calming down, as though the world stopped. What is happening is my intellect is being silenced.</p><p>I become aware of my breathe, aware of the now. I am present in my body. This is my Garden of Eden. This is my heaven.</p><p>How long before the thoughts come? Not long. But that is life. I am human, after all. I came to eat of the fruit of the Tree of Good and Evil. I came to be deported from the Garden of Eden. I came to suffer, a little bit. A better word is experience. I came to learn from my experiences. I came to experience life so I can learn and grow.</p><p>I can go back to my Garden of Eden at any time. The more I practice it, the easier it becomes second nature.</p><p>What does this have to do with direction? Ever look at a compass? With the needle spinning? Well, the little speck inside me is like the pivot that the needle spins on in the compass. In order to use a compass, I have to hold it level and still so the needle spins freely to find true North. Same with me. If the compass is tilted, it won&#8217;t be accurate. If I am tense, I cannot decide accurately.</p><p>By tuning into my inner core, that almost invisible speck, I am leveling my compass and aligning myself with my true north - what I came to do this lifetime.</p><p>I&#8217;ve used a compass, I know I need a map - or an awareness of my environment.</p><p>I also need to know where I want to go. What it is I wish to accomplish? A compass has 360 degrees or options of direction. In life, there are countless options, things to accomplish. It could be anything from pulling weeds in the garden to go watch the latest Star Wars movie or go to McDonalds. Life presents unlimited choices.</p><p>Clear direction is sorting my way through the maze of options and settling on one thing. I can only do one thing at a time.</p><p>On Wednesday I can pull the weeds in the garden.</p><p>On Thursday I can go to the movies</p><p>On Friday I can go to McDonald&#8217;s.</p><p>I could make a list of all the things I want to do, or that I think I want to do.</p><p>Then go to my Garden of Eden. My little speck inside; down behind my belly button.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" width="334" height="221.83582089552237" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:2848,&quot;width&quot;:4288,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:334,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;single perspective of pathway leading to house&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="single perspective of pathway leading to house" title="single perspective of pathway leading to house" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550948390-6eb7fa773072?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxnYXJkZW4lMjBvZiUyMGVkZW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4NzE4MDY2fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">My Garden of Eden. Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@vereverse">Veronica Reverse</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>I let my pointer point to the weeds in my garden. I can see myself pulling the weeds. I can see myself pulling the weeds and enjoying it. I can see my garden without any weeds.</p><p>That feels good. Now I can go wash my hands and have a drink of water.</p><p>Next, I visualize going to a movie. It&#8217;s a good movie. I enjoy it. I go to my Garden of Eden - the behind the belly button spot - How does it feel? It&#8217;s ok. Kind of neutral. Sort of neither here nor there. Exactly, not good, not bad. Eh! What am I gonna do?</p><p>Next, I go to my belly button spot and visualize going to McDonald&#8217;s (we&#8217;ve all been there). Even though my mouth waters at the thought of some salty, greasy sort of a hamburger that I&#8217;m not sure what it is...you&#8217;ll probably never go to McDonalds and order a hamburger. It&#8217;s just a possibility. So, I turn my attention to somewhere else. I consciously decide a direction, based on my past experiences.</p><p>My clear direction is a combination of what I want, what is available to me (I can&#8217;t watch the movie I want if it&#8217;s not playing at the theatre) and my past experiences (I&#8217;ve eaten at McDonald&#8217;s before).</p><p>It&#8217;s not really a choice between my wants, experiences and availability; it&#8217;s more like layers and the needle of my direction floats on these layers and is influenced by them. Not always consciously.</p><p>So, I need to go below the shaft of the needle, called my Pivot Point. It&#8217;s like going down to the basement and checking the foundation. Away from everything, where it is just me and look through a periscope to see where the needle is pointing. Be detached.</p><p>I stay in my belly button and look for where to go, what to do, when to do it and why. Avoid the chatter.</p><p>It&#8217;ll be difficult at first. But it can be done. Practice, baby, practice.</p><p>~ ~ ~ ~ ~</p><p>The tourist was in New York City looking for Carnegie Hall, where great musicians play. She saw a man carrying a musical instrument case and figured he&#8217;d know where it was. So she asked him, &#8220;Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?&#8221;<br>He replied, &#8220;Practice, baby, practice!&#8221;</p><p>~ ~ ~ ~ ~</p><p>P.S. Some people pivot from the Atma - the heart cave. You could probably pivot from any chakra.</p><p>Like from your Coccyx to discern your wants.</p><p>From your gonads to discern your needs.</p><p>From your heart to discern what you truly love.</p><p>From your thyroid to discern what you want to communicate.</p><p>From your solar plexus to discern your originality.</p><p>From your pituitary to discern your outflow.</p><p>And from your pineal to discern your timing.</p><p>The spot behind the belly button is called Meng Mein in Chinese Acupuncture. It&#8217;s sort of a secret chakra - very powerful; very sensitive. It directly affects your well-being. Be gently and respectful with this area. It is not a playground. It&#8217;s the command center for your beingness. This is your Personal. It is sacred. 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My straight and narrow path of my true fulfillment and happiness.</p><p>The pointer is what I decide:</p><p>It swings around based on my discipline to control my attention and desires.</p><p>Sometimes they line up.</p><p>These are the moments I am the happiest, the most fulfilled and the most energized.</p><p>At other times, when I&#8217;m off course, I just don&#8217;t feel so great. Sometimes it feels like I&#8217;m just drifting, not knowing what to do.</p><p>The key is to align with what I came to do.</p><div class="captioned-button-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tomas595.substack.com/p/clear-direction?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="CaptionedButtonToDOM"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Livin in 2 Worlds at the Same Time! This post is public so feel free to share it.</p></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tomas595.substack.com/p/clear-direction?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tomas595.substack.com/p/clear-direction?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Am I?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where did I come from?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/who-am-i</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/who-am-i</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 22:13:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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You don&#8217;t know. But as the progression of evolvement takes place, it only gets better.</p><p>It gets more complicated as awareness increases.</p><p>It gets more fulfilling as discernment increases.</p><p>It gets more enjoyable as willingness increases.</p><p>It gets more abundant as obedience increases.</p><p>It gets more worthwhile as regrouping increases.</p><p>It gets more challenging as curiosity increases.</p><p>It gets more fun as sharing increases.</p><p>It gets more accomplished as teamwork increases.</p><p>It gets more feedback as honesty increases.</p><p>It gets more love as my Big Picture increases.</p><p>Love is what it&#8217;s all about.</p><p>The love of money.</p><p>Money is love.</p><p>The true bottom line of any transaction is love. You can love all people: men, women and children. You don&#8217;t have to sleep with them all - but you can love them.</p><h1>What is love?</h1><p>The universe is love. God is love. God is the universe. 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Everything in the universe is moving. Everything is love...</p><p>Love is movement.</p><p>In a dead body there is no movement. Dead bodies are buried or burnt. No one has any use for a dead body. We love the soul that ran the body, but when the soul leaves the body, we discard it ourselves.</p><p style="text-align: center;">&#8220;After 3 day, it stinketh.&#8221;</p><p>Love is movement. There are two kinds of movement:</p><p>&#183; Rotary - Spin - Clockwise/counterclockwise - a circle</p><p>&#183; Propulsory - Forward/Backward - a line.</p><p>Like planets through the solar system - everything revolves around something.</p><h1>What causes movement?</h1><p>Attraction</p><p>Repulsion</p><p>Love</p><p>Hate</p><p>Bravery</p><p>Fear</p><p>Curiosity</p><p>Ignorance</p><p>Willingness</p><p>Apathy</p><p>What does movement have to do with love?</p><p>Movement is life. Life is love in action.</p><p>Can there be life without action?</p><p>No, life is love.</p><p>Love is life. Love is God. 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Some are loved more than others. Spiritually everyone is equal, everyone is love. Every baby is pure love. It is taught by society to think, to eat from the Tree of Good and Evil.</p><p>Thinking is the fruit of the Tree of Good and Evil. Love is the fruit of the Tree of Life. That is what the Adam and Eve story is saying.</p><p>Mind your own business and be happy. Start to try to control and manipulate and you are heading for trouble.</p><p>Not minding your own business leads to deportation from the Garder of Eden. You can&#8217;t be in two places at the same time.</p><p>You are either minding your own Business or you are interfering in someone else&#8217;s business. Interference is not love. It&#8217;s like static on a radio signal, when the receiver is set between stations. There is not a clear connection.</p><p>It&#8217;s like a bug in a computer program. A setting that is not set to the right parameter. It&#8217;s not in the right format.</p><p>Minding your own Business is knowing what you want, having clear direction. It&#8217;s a clear vision of what you want and the patience and determination to achieve it.</p><p>Life on planet Earth is not meant to be a cakewalk. If there were no challenges, then it wouldn&#8217;t be worthwhile.</p><p>Your business involves your Thrust, your Plan, your Policies and your Procedures.</p><p>Your Thrust is your path through lifetimes. It&#8217;s what you&#8217;ve mastered in past lives and it&#8217;s how you grow in the future. It&#8217;s your modus operandi - how you operate. If you lack confidence, it&#8217;s because you are unclear about your Thrust.</p><p>Your Plan is what you came to planet Earth to do. It&#8217;s your contracts. It&#8217;s your decisions about what you truly want and what makes you truly happy in its accomplishment. 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viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@etactics">Etactics Inc</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>Society promises all these things and never delivers. When the package arrives, it&#8217;s empty. Disappointing. So much so that it is easy to stop looking. It&#8217;s a form of depression to think this is all there is.</p><p>Not seeing and believing in the Big Picture is a depression. Mild to chronic depending on the situation. But misdirection from clear thinking is a kink in the flow of crystal-clear energy.</p><p>People don&#8217;t realize how important minding their own Business is. They think it&#8217;s an option. It&#8217;s not. It&#8217;s just a matter of time till the end of the cul de sac. It&#8217;s a detour. Life has a flow. That flow is your Business. Your job is to mind your Business and go with the flow of life.</p><p>The detours are presented by Society. They are lures that simply waste time.</p><h2>How does one discern their flow?</h2><p>The flow is your Tree of Life. It&#8217;s your healthy body. It&#8217;s feeling good. One discerns the flow by being 100% honest with yourself.</p><p>100% means 100%. Crystal-clear. Not 95, not 96, not 97 or 98. Not even 99 44/100%. It must be 100% pure and clear.</p><p>The only way to ascertain this is to check with your guidance.</p><p>Ask the question and be willing to receive the answer.</p><p>This is not as easy as it sounds.</p><p>Our programming tells us to believe nothing; that everyone is lying to some degree. And in a way this is true. Everyone perceives truth in their own way. My truth can appear to be a lie to you, because it is not your truth.</p><p>But that&#8217;s just the way life is. It&#8217;s not a Big Deal, because I can take your truth and make it my truth by seeing how it fits on my Tree of Life.</p><p>My Tree of Life is my truth. Your Tree of Life is your truth.</p><p>We can communicate by exchanging fruit. We can look at the fruit (the truth/facts) but until I eat that fruit and digest it, it is not my fruit - not my truth - it is not a part of me. This is the process of regrouping, - which is vital for growth.</p><p>And growth, which comes from learning - eating fruit- -is what life is all about.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1619566636858-adf3ef46400b?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxmcnVpdHxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzg0MTMzMTR8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1619566636858-adf3ef46400b?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxmcnVpdHxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzg0MTMzMTR8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" 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It is ignorance. It is misunderstanding. It is actually a form of poverty. As healthy growth and love is abundance.</p><p>Poverty is simply lack of organization caused by not knowing what one wants, clearly discerning your direction based on your plan, your thrust, your policies and procedures is true abundance, true affluence. It doesn&#8217;t get any better. This is your Garden of Eden.</p><p>Share this post with others.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tomas595.substack.com/p/who-am-i?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tomas595.substack.com/p/who-am-i?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can only breathe one breath at a time.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patience is breathing one breathe at a time and being aware of it.]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/you-can-only-breathe-one-breath-at</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/you-can-only-breathe-one-breath-at</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:07:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554244933-d876deb6b2ff?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMHx8bWVkaXRhdGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4MjI3NTU0fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Easy to say. But the thoughts run around like ants at a picnic.</p><p>It almost seems like there is a battle between the simple process of breathing and living. How hard is it to meditate? And thoughts.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554244933-d876deb6b2ff?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMHx8bWVkaXRhdGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4MjI3NTU0fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554244933-d876deb6b2ff?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMHx8bWVkaXRhdGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4MjI3NTU0fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554244933-d876deb6b2ff?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxMHx8bWVkaXRhdGV8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc4MjI3NTU0fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, 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viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@yogagenapp">madison lavern</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>The brain is an active creature and seems to have a life of its own. It&#8217;s like a youngster, full of energy, full of questions, full of curiosity. Eager to learn and play.</p><p>The child needs training. The brain needs training.</p><p>The brain is the intellect. It&#8217;s job is to provide direction for goals desired.</p><p>One of its side jobs is protection, looking for pitfalls or no-nos. It&#8217;s like an anti-virus in your computer. It can be aggravating when the anti-virus says don&#8217;t do it, it&#8217;s not safe.</p><p>But being aware of breathe causes one to pull in the reins and rest. Yoga and the eastern religions consider breathing to be the key to inner awareness. They&#8217;ve been around for a long time.</p><p>Being conscious of your breathing is the key to the inner world.</p><p>The inner world is your Garden of Eden.</p><p>The Bible says Adam and Eve were deported because they ate the fruit of the Tree of Good and Evil. What that really means is, they began to be ruled by their intellect and lost their patience.</p><p>What is the fruit of Good and Evil? Could it also be good and bad? right and wrong? profit and loss? safe and vulnerable? peace and war?</p><p>We come to planet Earth to enjoy every moment. That is to live in the Garden of Eden. When we eat of the Tree of Good and Evil - we start to worry - we lose our direction - we become confused.</p><p>Life is not about being Right or correct or even attractive. At least it&#8217;s not the primary reason. Life is about learning. We all come to planet Earth to learn certain things. Each of us has our own unique path of learning. This is a different tree than the Tree of Good and Evil. Everyone has their own Tree of Life.</p><p>Everyone needs to decide what their own Tree of Life is about.</p><p>Design your life like an architect designs a building. You are the designer, the creator of your life on planet Earth. It is your opportunity.</p><p>What you do with it is your business.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Religion vs Spiritual]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve all been affected by religion.]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/religion-vs-spiritual</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/religion-vs-spiritual</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:12:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If not directly through childhood training, then indirectly through peer pressure.</p><p>Religion is a man-made construct, just like Society and Science.</p><p>The spirit world does not manipulate, it flows in a clear direction.</p><p>The first priests were shamans and witch doctors who used their knowledge of weather and astronomy to tell the people when to plant their crops; for which they extracted a fee.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" width="299" height="227.62929475587703" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:2947,&quot;width&quot;:3871,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:299,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;woman in gray sweater holding round brown hat&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="woman in gray sweater holding round brown hat" title="woman in gray sweater holding round brown hat" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1628709612873-df283f41269c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw4fHxzaGFtYW58ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc3OTIxOTUwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@m_malkovich">petr sidorov</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>This simple process evolved into Religion (keeping you safe from the devil). And Society (our government keeps us safe from the enemy). And Science (Keeping you safe from death). For which they extract a fee.</p><p>Nothing wrong with paying for services rendered or even feeling of being safe. It is a misdirection to believe that something outside yourself will keep you safe.</p><p>There is no reason to fear anything. There is no death. Death - as we know it - simply means the ride is over. It&#8217;s time to get a new body with a new state of consciousness or do something else.</p><p>Living on planet Earth, aware that you are a spiritual being makes you appreciate everyone and everything as being worthwhile. It does not mean to go through life as a space out zombie.</p><p>No one can tell you what to believe. That is an inner decision. You can believe anything you want. But on planet Earth it&#8217;s best to consider three things:</p><p>1. Is it practical?</p><p>2. Is it in my best interests?</p><p>3. Is it in the best interests of all concerned?</p><h2>Is it practical?</h2><p>Even though I am a spiritual being and know there is no death, I am alive, in a body, here on planet Earth. I need to play the game of life. And why not enjoy all the things Earth has to offer? In fact, if I am not enjoying every moment, I am doing something wrong - which usually revolves around a misunderstanding.</p><h2>Is it in my best interests?</h2><p>Does it benefit me. Is there a payoff, a profit? It doesn&#8217;t have to be money. Do I have a friend who manipulates and controls me? That is not a good payoff. Am I caught in a situation where I feel stuck? That is not in my best interests. My best interests involve what I want, what I enjoy and how can I be of service to myself and others. I&#8217;m not here to live a selfish life, but I am here to live a life that is in my best interests.</p><h2>Is it in the best interests of all concerned?</h2><p>No one is an island. We all have family and friends. Whatever I choose to do affects those around me. Even if I mind my own business. I need people to be involved in my life. The more I keep it fair, the more successful I can be. Fair is 50/50. I do my 50%. I accept my 50% responsibility for anything that isn&#8217;t working in my life. Keeping it fair keeps the peace.</p><p>Religion is doing what you are told.</p><p>Spirituality is doing what you want.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tomas595.substack.com/p/religion-vs-spiritual?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tomas595.substack.com/p/religion-vs-spiritual?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything begs the question why?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/to-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/to-do</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:53:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#183; Why do I write? Who&#8217;s going to read it?</p><p>&#183; Why do I draw? Who wants to look at it?</p><p>&#183; Why do I mow the grass? It just grows back.</p><p>&#183; Why do I have to clean the house? It just keeps getting dirty.</p><p>&#183; Why do I eat? I just going to get hungry again.</p><p>&#183; Why do I bother with any of this?</p><p>What is the reason? Without knowing the reason I&#8217;m playing the wrong game. I&#8217;m on the wrong ride in the amusement park. All the rides in the amusement park are good, am I on my ride? The ride I came to ride on.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" width="246" height="164" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:4000,&quot;width&quot;:6000,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:246,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Roller coaster cars ascend a steep track against blue sky.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Roller coaster cars ascend a steep track against blue sky." title="Roller coaster cars ascend a steep track against blue sky." srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1771958981806-0507098a04bc?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxyb2xsZXIlMjBjb2FzdGVyJTIwcmlkZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc5NDY3MDd8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@hampter">Anakin</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p></p><h2>How can I know my ride?</h2><p>Society has created so many rides. They&#8217;re so fascinating with blinking lights and payoffs - rewards and risks - thrills. They can be quite fun.</p><h2>But what did I come to do?</h2><p>Am I here to be someone&#8217;s servant? someone&#8217;s whore? or caretaker? Parent or slave? Am I here to learn and grow? That&#8217;s the bottom-line question. What am I here to learn and grow and why?</p><h2>I came here to learn.</h2><p>What is it that I don&#8217;t know that I need to learn?</p><p>Ans. How to promote myself as a professional business that&#8217;s here to be of service by showing people how to help themselves.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are my roots?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/roots</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/roots</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:17:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1744333057488-1f5392bd733a?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw3NXx8Y2F2ZW1hbnxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc1MDc5OTN8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m not talking about grandparents or great grandparents. How did I evolve into who I am? And what am I involving into?</p><p>What lessons have I learned in my past lives and what do I want to learn in my future lives?</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1744333057488-1f5392bd733a?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw3NXx8Y2F2ZW1hbnxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc1MDc5OTN8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1744333057488-1f5392bd733a?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw3NXx8Y2F2ZW1hbnxlbnwwfHx8fDE3Nzc1MDc5OTN8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life is Simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[We complicate it]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/life-is-simple</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/life-is-simple</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:58:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Life is really quite simple.<br>At its core, it&#8217;s just breathing in&#8230; and breathing out.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" width="251" height="167.33333333333334" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:2480,&quot;width&quot;:3720,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:251,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Breathe neon signage&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="Breathe neon signage" title="Breathe neon signage" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxicmVhdGhpbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzc2NjI2Mzg4fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@nofilter_noglory">Tim Goedhart</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>What makes life feel complicated is not life itself, but how we move through it.<br>We tend to live in three different arenas: <strong>Personal, Business, and Social</strong>.</p><p>Your <strong>personal life</strong> is the simplest of all.<br>It&#8217;s just you. Your thoughts, your beliefs, your inner world.<br>Here, you are the authority. There is only one head&#8212;yours.<br>When you are clear within yourself, life becomes clear.</p><p>Your <strong>business life</strong> is different.<br>It&#8217;s about teamwork. It&#8217;s about people moving in the same direction toward a shared goal.<br>Everyone has a role. And things work best when each person focuses on their part.<br>Confusion begins when we try to do someone else&#8217;s job, or control what isn&#8217;t ours to lead.</p><p>Then there&#8217;s your <strong>social world</strong>&#8212;<br>the noise of society, media, opinions, expectations.<br>It&#8217;s not why you&#8217;re here, but it is where you operate.<br>It&#8217;s the environment&#8212;not your purpose.</p><p>Now, within all of this, you&#8217;ll encounter different behaviours&#8212;<br>not just in others, but in yourself.</p><p>The Opportunist.<br>The Rebel.<br>The Maverick.<br>And the Fool.</p><p>These aren&#8217;t something to judge&#8212;it&#8217;s just a stage of development.<br>It&#8217;s the part of us that tries to prove instead of grow&#8230;<br>that seeks approval instead of direction. It&#8217;s when we operate out of our intellect instead of our feelings</p><p>And if we&#8217;re honest, we all have these in us.</p><p>So the real question becomes:<br><strong>Where am I acting without awareness?</strong></p><p>Because there&#8217;s another part of you too&#8212;<br>the <strong>Wayshower</strong>.<br>The part that is clear, grounded, and purposeful.</p><p>Think of all these traits as pieces of a machine inside you, constantly running.<br>If you&#8217;re not aware, the machine runs on automatic, randomly&#8212;and you react.<br>But as you become more aware, you start to rebalance that wheel.<br>You strengthen the parts that serve you&#8230;<br>and weaken the ones that don&#8217;t.</p><p>Not by force&#8212;but by awareness. Awareness of what you want.</p><p>And finally, remember this:</p><p>Life isn&#8217;t about doing everything.<br>It&#8217;s about doing your part. It&#8217;s about what you want. Not what you can&#8217;t have.</p><p>If your role is to trim the sails, then do that well.<br>Don&#8217;t try to steer the boat at the same time.</p><p>And like any great team&#8212;know when it&#8217;s your moment.<br>When you have the ball, move forward with everything you&#8217;ve got.</p><p>But when you&#8217;re blocked&#8212;don&#8217;t force it.<br>Pass it on.</p><p>Because real wisdom is knowing<br>when to act&#8230;<br>and when to let go.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do I act like I do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do I act in the way I think is right?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/why-do-i-act-like-i-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/why-do-i-act-like-i-do</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:07:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1442323794357-25b2ec110967?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxldGVybml0eXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzYwMzg0MzF8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eternity is a long, long time. I have existed for eternity. I have evolved along a path. This path taught me lessons. It has been my curriculum for lifetimes. Lifetimes, not only as a human, but also as a lower species animal and plant. 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href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>Before that I was plant energies...</p><p>Intuitive part:</p><p>Intuitives: trees, ivy, deep rooted weeds, invasive species like poison ivy and gourse.</p><p>Visionaries - Flowers, Orchids, all the pretty flowering plants.</p><p>Prophetics - Ivy, cacti, ferns, fungi, dandelions (seeds spread through air)</p><p>Feelings (moss, fruit trees, vegetables (all edible plants and herbs)</p><p>Whatever I am and were, these qualities are ingrown, deeply rooted traits. They are my tendencies; sometimes just my preference.</p><p>This is all the past.</p><p>What is important is what is now. What do I want now? What do I need to learn in order to accomplish what you want this lifetime.</p><p>The Intuitive part has a tendency to be a predator. That does not mean the intuitive is a predator now. It means the intuitive is very alert to weakness and advantage and to low lying fruit. It is their nature.</p><p>The Visionary wants to look good and nurture people.</p><p>The prophetic part wants to do something new, something different.</p><p>The feeler part wants to be comfortable and feel safe.</p><p>People are like kaleidoscopes of inner combinations of these traits. Any shift in energy and the whole picture changes.</p><p>The intellect filters the information around us. These past tendencies make up the filter. Each person has a different filter in a different kaleidoscope. Each person interprets their world based on their filter.</p><p>Each person is here to learn and grow. To grow means to change - to mature. The more you become conscious of who you are and what you have been, the more you can change and direct what you will be.</p><p>The question &#8220;What do you want?&#8221; would be more accurate if you decided &#8220;What do you want to be?&#8221;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[We learn to compete.]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/competition</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:56:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Competition is part of planet Earth. It is a major component of the maze.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" width="346" height="230.66666666666666" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:720,&quot;width&quot;:1080,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:346,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;group of people running on the road during daytime&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;group of people running on the road during daytime&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="group of people running on the road during daytime" title="group of people running on the road during daytime" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596460658047-1826d5921c56?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxNHx8cmFjZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzU1MDc2NDl8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@capstoneeventgroup">Capstone Events</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>It, like all things in Society, can be good or not so good.</p><p>Competition is good if it aligns with what you&#8217;ve come to do.</p><p>It is not so good when it becomes a distraction for what you have come to do.</p><p>The question is-what have you come to do?</p><p>In general-you came to be of service. You came to be useful-to benefit yourself and others.</p><p>You came to leave this place better than you found it.</p><p>You came to enjoy every moment.</p><p>You came to learn and grow.</p><p>You came to be a Wayshower.</p><p>You came to be a part of a system that will set the energy for Planet Earth for the next 2000 years.</p><p>The energy for the next 2000 years is loyalty to self.</p><p>You can be loyal to yourself, that is, one with all-the Big Picture - or you can be loyal to the self of your ego - the Little Picture.</p><p>One is Big Picture; one is little Picture.</p><p>Loyal to your little ego self always starts with &#8220;I.&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;I want...&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;I need...&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;I must have...&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;I have to...&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;I will...&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;I intend to...&#8221;</p><p>Loyal to the Big Picture Self starts with expansion, growth, service:</p><p>&#8220;What can I...?&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;How can I...?&#8221;</p><p>&#8220;Who can I...?&#8221;</p><p>One is intellect, one is feeling.</p><p>Feeling is Big Picture. Intellect is ego.</p><p>Intellect is for Planet Earth. Feeling is for Big Picture; it is one with all - for all time.</p><p>It is either selfish or selfless.</p><p>It is either leader or wayshower.</p><p>Leaders are great thinkers, charmers and persuaders. Wayshowers work with the Big Picture and are good communicators.</p><p>Leaders can be manipulators. Wayshowers want to be of service to themselves and the masses.</p><p>Leaders like to work with a small group. Wayshowers work with the Big Picture.</p><p>Leaders tend to be controlling. Wayshowers strive to live and let live.</p><p>Leaders can be ego driven. Wayshowers move with true concern and  love for self and others.</p><p>Leaders like to seek opportunity. Wayshowers live their  opportunity.</p><p>Leaders are easy to follow. 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And you mind your own business. And simply live in the now.</p><p>Neither one is right or wrong. We all play these rules daily. </p><p>The takeaway is what are you doing for your real self the part of you that goes on forever? This life is a blink of the eye in the time span of eternity. Just keep it in perspective.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personality]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all have one]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/personality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/personality</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:13:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The most negative form of personality is the parasite.</p><p>Dramatized by Dracula - who literally drinks a person&#8217;s blood.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" width="312" height="234.02168473728108" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:2698,&quot;width&quot;:3597,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:312,&quot;bytes&quot;:null,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;a close up of a toy figure wearing a red cape&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:null,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="a close up of a toy figure wearing a red cape" title="a close up of a toy figure wearing a red cape" srcset="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 424w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 848w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1272w, https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622816692671-9d1468b331ed?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw1fHxkcmFjdWxhfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NTA1NzY0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@goldendale">Dinu J Nair</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>Parasites are masters of sucking the energy out of a person. They live at other people&#8217;s expense, and it is not a fair trade. They always take more than they give.</p><p>They are charming and intelligent people. They smile and cajole with enthusiasm.</p><p>Their every move is calculated to gain your trust. Your lax awareness is their ticket to success.</p><p>Many leadership roles are parasites. Religious and political are the two main categories.</p><p>They feel entitled to use anyone&#8217;s energy for their own benefit and enjoyment.</p><p>Their reactions are premeditated and calculated.</p><p>They keep a harem of subjects. If one becomes disqualified it is easily replaced.</p><p>All victims are evaluated and sorted by ripeness, fullness and ease of service.</p><p>They don&#8217;t like confrontation or accusation unless they are the ones doing it. They don&#8217;t want any notoriety. They function in secret.</p><p>Your best defense is to call them out at their game indirectly. Never accuse them - they&#8217;ll just deny it and play the victim themselves.</p><p>Being aware of who they are and not playing their game is your best protection. You don&#8217;t want to enter their playground. They are looking for easy victims. If you make yourself unavailable, they will look elsewhere.</p><p>They only want low lying fruit. Like predators they go for the weak and the lame.</p><p>Every once in a while, when they&#8217;re feeling peppy, they&#8217;ll go for a healthy specimen that is careless, just to see if they can get it.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buddha said desirelessness is the goal.]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/desire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/desire</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:26:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6RGk!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712c4cd-2732-439f-8b54-e8fa7b5f96e8_400x600.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buddha said desirelessness is the goal.</p><p>That desirelessness was the ultimate goal to achieve enlightenment.</p><p>It almost makes having a desire to be a sin.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6RGk!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712c4cd-2732-439f-8b54-e8fa7b5f96e8_400x600.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6RGk!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712c4cd-2732-439f-8b54-e8fa7b5f96e8_400x600.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6RGk!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0712c4cd-2732-439f-8b54-e8fa7b5f96e8_400x600.jpeg 848w, 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Buddha grew up with everything. He was a prince that was catered to in every way. As he grew, he realized all that didn&#8217;t satisfy the soul.</p><p>So, he stopped eating to find himself.</p><p>That was his path. It is not everyones.</p><p>Everyone has their own path. Even though everyone wants the same things, to understand life so they can die peacefully.</p><p>We all know we are going to die. Most of us don&#8217;t know when or where or how. Most of us don&#8217;t think too much about it, actually.</p><p>We think about food, work, family, fun and excitement, etc. All the things a body can be involved in.</p><p>Direction, discernment, regrouping, planification, and meditating are side tracks for many of us. We do them when we have to; to solve a problem. Buddha put his life into these things and became a Wayshower.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[People II]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much of your life is controlled by what you think other people say/think about you?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/people-ii</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/people-ii</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:11:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578322346816-1da22d132069?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw0fHxraW5nfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3NDE3NjEzNnww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How much of your life is controlled by what you think other people say/think about you?</p><p>How much of your life is dictated by your programming?</p><p>How much of your life involves you and what you really want?</p><p>Do you know what it is that you truly want?</p><p>This isn&#8217;t about a new car or a trip to Paris. Do you know what you truly want for the Real You that resides in your body?</p><p>How many times were you asked as a child, &#8220;What do you want to be when you grow up?&#8221;</p><p>How many times were you asked as a child, &#8220;What do you really, really want?&#8221;</p><p>A child&#8217;s wants are symbolic.</p><p>My answer was I wanted to be a fireman. It&#8217;s the closest thing I could think of that matched my feelings. To me now, it means I wanted to help (Be of Service) to people in need. People who really needed and wanted my help.</p><p>I had a secret dream that I told no one.</p><p>I imagined myself like a king(I had inner authority), sitting on a throne. (I was secure and confident) in a great hall (with a large audience - communicating with the masses). I wore a robe covered with jewels (buffer, angels and wisdom). There was a huge circle (organized) of women (people in their feelings) that was in front of me. One at a time each one stood in front of me. They wore bathing suits (Minimal clothing - minimal programming). 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is my clear direction that leads to my success, fulfillment, happiness and growth?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/direction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/direction</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:15:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1586836476603-ce713984045e?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxN3x8YW11c2VtZW50JTIwcGFya3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzMzNzE2NDF8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is my clear direction that leads to my success, fulfillment, happiness and growth?</p><p>The whole point of living is to die happy. 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Isn&#8217;t it momentarily thinking, &#8220;I&#8217;m going to die?&#8221; Death, when it actually happens can be a thrilling experience. It&#8217;s all the dread and foreboding before the actual event that is not only uncomfortable but also undesirable.</p><p>Can you imagine your death now? Why not? Just close your eyes and you are semi-dead - you can still hear.</p><p>Is there a problem? 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What is it you dream about?</p><p>It could be pool. It could be a family. It could be leading. It could be creating. It could be ANYTHING YOU WANT.</p><p>That&#8217;s quite a simple answer. But what do you really want?</p><p>That&#8217;s easy. Just trust your first impression. Well, which one was my first one, I&#8217;ve had so many. Now you are lost. There&#8217;s been millions of impressions you say? Really, there been only a few impressions.</p><p>How many toys can fit in your crib?</p><p>What toys are in your bed now?</p><p>What toys do you play with now?</p><p>Most people have 3 toys:</p><ul><li><p>Work? (How you earn your daily bread.) ____________________</p></li><li><p>Play? (Things for leisure/entertainment.) ____________________</p></li><li><p>Family? (Things you do for your family.) _____________________</p></li></ul><p>There is a fourth toy most people don&#8217;t talk about. Actually it is your first toy. That toy is to learn.</p><ul><li><p>Learn? (What do you really want to learn?) ___________________</p></li></ul><p>To learn is your first impression. Before the ball you just lay there. You learned to roll over. Then you learned to sit up. These are milestones in learning and growing.</p><p>Then you learned how to stand.</p><p>We take it for granted now, but at one time we had to learn how to stand up on our own two feet.</p><p>Life was fascinating then. There were so many things to learn.</p><p>Now as an adult. Life is almost the same thing every day.</p><p>Eat, sleep, work. Eat, sleep, work. Eat, sleep, work. Eat, sleep, work. Eatsleepwork.</p><p>The zest of life. Where is it?</p><p>Where is the Learn?</p><p>Where is the Ball?</p><p>How can I keep my eye on the ball if I don&#8217;t know where it is?</p><p>Moses had a ball. It was the burning bush.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn and Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, what is the point of living?]]></description><link>https://tomas595.substack.com/p/learn-and-grow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://tomas595.substack.com/p/learn-and-grow</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Burke]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:02:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!YfiA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d22678d-3e61-4e35-9d1b-fab26f2bf7cc_1076x1158.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why were you born?</p><p>There has to be a simple answer that then gets complicated; just like everything else.</p><p>The simple answer is you came to planet Earth to learn and grow.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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href="https://unsplash.com">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure></div><p>Another way to say it is you came to be involved with life.</p><p>Those are the simple answers, then it gets complicated.</p><p>You came to learn how to think for yourself and not do what everyone tells you to do.</p><p>You came to make mistakes and learn from them; to not keep making the same dumb decisions over and over.</p><p>You came to learn &#8220;Who am I?&#8221;</p><p>You came to learn &#8220;What do I want?&#8221;</p><p>You came to learn &#8220;What do I want to be when I grow up?&#8221;</p><p>You came to learn how to die peacefully, satisfied and ready.</p><p>That&#8217;s a lot of learning. How are you doing with all that?</p><p>You also came to learn how to read, write and speak, so you can share your wisdom with everyone, forever.</p><p>You came to learn certain lessons that are you own and become a star or a kind of success.</p><p>You came to live your life your own unique style and not copy anyone or compete with anyone - to just be yourself.</p><p>You came to learn how to master living in the society of planet Earth and enjoy every moment.</p><p>You came to learn how to remember where you came from and where you are going and never be afraid to try anything new.</p><p>You came to learn about love, what it is and how to be it and never feel lonely.</p><p>You came to learn about friendship and integrity and not be a dick or a cunt.</p><p>You came to learn how to be in the right place at the right time and be lucky and fortunate. And to accept your good fortune. And ask for more.</p><p>You came to learn how to trust your first impression, if you can figure out which one was the first one.</p><p>That&#8217;s a lot of learning.</p><p>It seems a lot. If you think of planet Earth as a school-which it is-then this is the curriculum. You can chose the lessons you want to study.</p><p>    &#8226; To learn to obey your feelings&#9;.</p><p>    &#8226; To grow spiritually by being involved&#9;&#9;&#9;.</p><p>    &#8226; To improve your self</p><p>    &#8226; To clarify your direction - what you want&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;.</p><p>    &#8226; To believe in yourself&#9;.</p><p>Each of these words need to be defined by you. Ask yourself: </p><p>    &#8226; What did I come to planet Earth to learn?</p><p>    &#8226; What did I come to planet Earth to be involved in?</p><p>    &#8226; What can I improve in myself</p><p>    &#8226; What do I need to clarify?</p><p>    &#8226; What do I really believe about myself and the world I live in?</p><p>This is a good start. The simple answer Learn and Grow wants to become complicated. But it must remain simple.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>