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To have gone a bit "woo"?

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Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:01

First of all I am the most un religious and sceptical person ever. And I mean ever.

But lately, and I can't explain it at all, it's so weird but I have this overwhelming desire and thoughts about the universe, after life and spirituality. Obsessing over what the universe is trying to tell me, obsessing over getting a message or a sign from a loved one. I don't know how to describe it but it's like an overwhelming NEED to know that something is out there. It's come from absolutely no where!! Other than that he fact I've had thought time emotionally and mentally lately and maybe I'm just looking for some comfort?? It's become a bit of an obsession, spending hours researching spirituality, scrolling tik Tok for a message from the tarot readers, and even paying for online psychic readings and predictions, which might I add when inputted into chat gpt to analyze tells me they are just poetic and generalized in such a way to make me relate to them. Even though I'm trying to debunk my thoughts, I still have this unexplained hopeful urge if that makes sense. Desperate to hear a message or confirmation that a dead love one is there.

I think I'm posting here for someone to tell me that I'm being absolutely stupid and the universe is no way trying to send me messages and I am going a bit "woo". For reference I'm early thirties and in no way ever been a believer of any thing of any kind and Always been a black and white thinker.

Anyone else relate?? Or can give me some thoughts,insights?

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Sellingsunsets · 16/10/2025 17:39

MasterBeth · 16/10/2025 13:53

I'm being called frightened. I'm not frightened, I'm concerned that people are coming on this thread peddling their nonsense.

Recommending reiki or "psyching smelling" is what I call trolling.

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Honestly, most people's comments have actually been helpful and insightful. Whether they agree with my woo or not. Everyone has contributed their opinion which has been helpful to me. You don't agree. You thinks it's nonsense and that's fine. No need to go on about it.

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Mysticguru · 16/10/2025 13:59

The size of the fuck I give about ^^ can be sen from outer space!

MasterBeth · 16/10/2025 13:53

unsurewhattodoaboutit · 16/10/2025 12:52

@MasterBethyou are calling people dim. It’s trolling. If anyone needs to step away from the internet it’s you.

I'm being called frightened. I'm not frightened, I'm concerned that people are coming on this thread peddling their nonsense.

Recommending reiki or "psyching smelling" is what I call trolling.

Snowinsummer · 16/10/2025 13:24

In your position, I’d simply walk in nature, meet up with friends, nurture myself with wholesome home cooked food & join a yoga class. Is there a local choir you could join? I would seek spirituality from within.

Thingyfanding1 · 16/10/2025 13:19

Masterbeth is some kind of troll - do not engage. They never have anything decent to contribute and just come across as an incredibly narrow minded thinker.

Thingyfanding1 · 16/10/2025 13:17

You’re definitely not being stupid. It actually shows intellect that you are curious and want to know more. A lot of highly intelligent people have thought deeply about this kind of thing Albert Einstein, Carl Jung, Paul Davies, and Ken Wilber all explored how science and spirituality might connect - now that to me is fascinating.
Try not to spend money on tarot or psychics - nothing good that comes from this. I even feel, it’s potentially dangerous. Instead maybe look into some of those thinkers or books about the science spirituality link. It can help you see that what you’re feeling is actually part of becoming more aware and enlightened- it’s a wonderful thing.
Praying/reflecting quietly can be really powerful too.

ChikinLikin · 16/10/2025 12:57

Well I just played today's squaredle and the two longest words were clairvoyant and clairvoyance 😱. If that's not the universe agreeing with you, OP, I don't know what is?

unsurewhattodoaboutit · 16/10/2025 12:52

@MasterBethyou are calling people dim. It’s trolling. If anyone needs to step away from the internet it’s you.

Sparkletastic · 16/10/2025 12:34

It does sound very much like your unprocessed childhood grief meeting your OCD and landing on a theme. I agree with the advice to get out in nature, read some great books and spend time with friends.

MasterBeth · 16/10/2025 12:24

Don't be dim

Mysticguru · 16/10/2025 12:15

MasterBeth · 16/10/2025 10:44

I suppose we shouldn't expect objective words of reason and clarity from someone called MysticGuru.

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Don't be frightened

MasterBeth · 16/10/2025 11:09

unsurewhattodoaboutit · 16/10/2025 11:04

NastyBeth strikes again!

What is nasty about the truth?

Biskieboo · 16/10/2025 11:04

It’s a beautiful time of the year, maybe go out, find a wooded walk and take in the fantastic colours of the trees at the moment. Maybe it will help empty your mind of the intrusive thoughts.

Best advice on the thread. By all means contemplate our place in the grand scheme of things, but please don't fall down a rabbit hole of gobbledegook and woo-woo bullshit or waste your time windowshopping religions. Just watch the last scene of Monty Python's 'The Meaning of Life' for the basics and then crack on.

unsurewhattodoaboutit · 16/10/2025 11:04

NastyBeth strikes again!

MasterBeth · 16/10/2025 10:46

unsurewhattodoaboutit · 15/10/2025 01:42

@MasterBethtrolling once again I see. You can’t help yourself can you?

Reiki is bullshit. Pseudoscience. Placebo.

MasterBeth · 16/10/2025 10:44

Mysticguru · 16/10/2025 08:35

Everyone is woo woo but they aren't aware of it. We are taught we have 5 senses when in fact we have 15.
The other ten are
memory
willpower
imagination
reason
intuition
clairvoyance
clairaudience
clairsentience
claircognizance
clairalience
The posts on this forum are littered with examples.
"I wish I'd listened to my gut"
"I had a feeling about it"
"I saw the red flags, but ignored them"
"You could cut the atmosphere with a knife"
"It felt low energy"
"I knew something was going on"
"it resonated with me"
"it felt like deja vu"
"something told me to look" etc, etc

People believe more in their sat nav than their own power....

I suppose we shouldn't expect objective words of reason and clarity from someone called MysticGuru.

Mysticguru · 16/10/2025 08:35

Everyone is woo woo but they aren't aware of it. We are taught we have 5 senses when in fact we have 15.
The other ten are
memory
willpower
imagination
reason
intuition
clairvoyance
clairaudience
clairsentience
claircognizance
clairalience
The posts on this forum are littered with examples.
"I wish I'd listened to my gut"
"I had a feeling about it"
"I saw the red flags, but ignored them"
"You could cut the atmosphere with a knife"
"It felt low energy"
"I knew something was going on"
"it resonated with me"
"it felt like deja vu"
"something told me to look" etc, etc

People believe more in their sat nav than their own power....

NameChangedForThis2025 · 15/10/2025 17:22

It sounds like you know exactly why you’re doing this because you’ve said it - looking for comfort. It’s understandable. I don’t believe in anything spiritual but I’ve often thought it must be really nice to believe in something, to have faith in a wider meaning or purpose which helps carry you through the hard times.

What about doing some volunteering? It would keep you busy and you might find meaning in that.

PastaAllaNorma · 15/10/2025 17:16

Augustus40 · 14/10/2025 15:52

Reiki healing is perfectly valid. Unless somebody has actually tried it how can they pass judgement? I trained in it but did not pursue it as a job. It was a very interesting experience.

Reiki is woo nonsense. Yes I tried it, and it's utter guff.

RawBaby · 15/10/2025 12:54

Augustus40 · 14/10/2025 15:52

Reiki healing is perfectly valid. Unless somebody has actually tried it how can they pass judgement? I trained in it but did not pursue it as a job. It was a very interesting experience.

Reiki is a pseudoscience. There are no credible studies whatsoever that show any positive effect compared to a placebo. I mean, it's based on postulating an energy which is completely unknown to science. It's the ultimate 'woo' nonsense.

NoBinturongsHereMate · 15/10/2025 02:05

Sellingsunsets · 12/10/2025 12:21

Just to add, I do have diagnosed OCD which is and has always been more of an intrusive thought which then becomes obsessive, and have been very unwell in the past with it. Im unsure whether this is a flare up and this is a "theme".

You need to see your doc for a review.

unsurewhattodoaboutit · 15/10/2025 01:42

@MasterBethtrolling once again I see. You can’t help yourself can you?

MasterBeth · 14/10/2025 22:09

Augustus40 · 14/10/2025 15:52

Reiki healing is perfectly valid. Unless somebody has actually tried it how can they pass judgement? I trained in it but did not pursue it as a job. It was a very interesting experience.

No, it's bullshit.

Augustus40 · 14/10/2025 15:52

Reiki healing is perfectly valid. Unless somebody has actually tried it how can they pass judgement? I trained in it but did not pursue it as a job. It was a very interesting experience.

Mysticguru · 14/10/2025 07:27

There are two types of spirituality. One is creating yet another identity and trying to be spiritual. People find that this one doesn't really last and they usually don't really believe it but it gives some sort of relief from suffering.
The Real One is to be found within. Is non dual and doesn't create any identity and is Truthful. The Truth comes naked, it doesn't have to be dressed up.