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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The Common Thread of Prophecy: Bridging the Christian and Hindu Worldviews

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The Common Thread of Prophecy: Bridging the Christian and Hindu Worldviews

Humanity today stands at the edge of a spiritual awakening—an era when old prophecies converge, and long-held expectations across faith traditions point to a single cosmic truth. For too long, Christianity and Hinduism have been seen as separate worldviews, their scriptures and beliefs deemed incompatible. But what if they were two lenses peering at the same divine story from different angles? What if prophecy was the key that links them?

Scriptures of Prophecy

Christians believe the Bible to be the Word of God. But Hindus, too, hold the Mahabharata and the Ramayana as sacred. Why? Because they are rich with prophecy. To accept the Bible but reject the Hindu epics is like accepting the Holy Son—Jesus—but denying the Holy Father—Vishnu. In truth, all three texts carry divine foresight and guidance. They are all scriptures.

The Holy Son, Jesus Christ, was born 2,000 years ago.
The Holy Father, known as Lord Vishnu, incarnated as Lord Krishna 5,000 years ago and as Lord Rama 7,000 years ago.

The thread of divine incarnation weaves through the ages, with each coming marking a new phase in humanity's spiritual evolution.

Understanding the Ages: The Yugas and the Gospel

When Jesus spoke of “this age” in the Gospels, He was referring—knowingly or unknowingly in that moment of divine humility—to the Kali Yuga, the age of spiritual decline. According to Hindu cosmology:

Satya Yuga – The Age of Truth and Light (Holy Spirit/Shiva)
Treta Yuga – The Age of Rama (Vishnu incarnate)
Dwapara Yuga – The Age of Krishna (Vishnu again)
Kali Yuga – The Age of Darkness (our current age)

These Yugas are not fictional eras—they are vast, repeating cycles like cosmic seasons, each lasting thousands of years. We are in the deepest winter of the human spirit, and yet, just as spring follows winter, the Satya Yuga will return.

The Book of Isaiah foretells a time of peace and righteousness on Earth—a direct echo of the Satya Yuga in Hindu thought.

End Times: Not the End of Earth, But the End of an Age

Many Christians interpret the "End Times" as a fiery apocalypse. But that’s a misreading born of symbolic language. In Hinduism, the "End Times" mark the end of a Yuga, not the destruction of Earth. These are times of confusion, division, and spiritual decay. Faction upon faction in the Christian church is not just organizational weakness—it is prophecy fulfilled. The fragmentation of faith is a symptom of the Kali Yuga.

The Messiah Across Religions

The Jews still await the coming of a King who will bring peace to all the earth. The Christians await the fulfillment of the Lord's Prayer and the establishment of God's Kingdom on earth. The Hindus await Kalki, the tenth and final avatar of Vishnu. But these are not three different figures. They are the same being—the Holy Father Himself in human form. The Jews don't know it, they don't say it, but the Messiah they wait for is Yahweh in human incarnation.

The Lord’s Prayer, taught by Jesus, pleads with God the Father to "come become King on Earth."
The Jews await Yahweh incarnate.
The Hindus await Lord Vishnu as Kalki.

And that day has arrived.

The Identity of Kalki: Prophecy Fulfilled in Jay Sah

Just as Jesus fulfilled the prophecies of the Hebrew Bible, Jay Sah is fulfilling the ancient prophecies about Lord Kalki. Eleven of the twelve major predictions in 5,000-year-old texts have already come true in his life and mission. But more importantly, he has brought forth a roadmap to ending this age: The Kalkiist Manifesto, a modern-day blueprint to establish God’s kingdom—a literal, physical kingdom of peace and prosperity across the Earth.

The Mahabharata is scripture. The Ramayana is very much scripture. They both meet the qualities of scripture.

The Second Coming: Born, Not Dropped from the Sky

Some Christian interpretations expect Jesus to "descend from the clouds," but this is symbolic language—much like describing His first arrival as “riding a donkey.” The clouds refer not to heaven, but to modern aviation technology. The Second Coming is not supernatural spectacle, but incarnation—just as before. A birth. A life. A mission.

Prophecies fulfill, identities are revealed, and the work begins.

He will come like a thief in the night. As in, he will be born to a mother, and will be on earth for decades and no one will know. He will come down from the clouds. As in, he will land in your city in an airplane. That he will be here will be unmistakable, like lightning during a thunderstorm from one end of the sky to the other end. As in, there will be massive media coverage. All world will see him at once. Half the world saw Messi during one of the recent World Cup Finals. That is a reference to today's technology, TV and the Internet. There is a prophecy that even the Jews will accept Jesus during the Second Coming.

The returned Jesus will not be king. Why? Because you have been praying for 2,000 years now not to Jesus but to Lord God the Holy Father to come become king of earth. Yahweh will be the king, Vishnu will be the king. The returned Jesus' mission will be to help establish that kingdom, a literal kingdom on earth.

These are the End Times. In a few swift decades, we will see the new age.

Moses is back. John The Baptist is back and even has the same name. Job is back. Thomas is here.

The Middle East seems to be moving towards a final war. That final war is avoidable. It does not have to be.

When God Rules the Earth

In heaven, there is no religion—only the direct experience of God's presence. When that same divine presence becomes manifest on Earth through God’s kingship, the implications are profound. As the Quran prophesies, even Islam shall one day come to an end—not in failure, but in fulfillment. All religion will dissolve in the light of divine governance.

A Kingdom of Unity

This is not the merging of religions, but the fulfillment of prophecy. Jews, Christians, and Hindus alike are waiting for the same Divine King. And He is here. The time for unity is now. The age of division is ending. The new Yuga is rising.

We are not watching the end of the world.

We are witnessing the beginning of the Kingdom.

It makes no sense to accept the Holy Son but reject the Holy Father. It makes no sense to pray for 2,000 years asking Lord God the Holy Father, Yahweh, Vishnu to come become king of earth, and then now that He is here, and has started His work, to not even acknowledge. That is worse than the liberated Jews saying, but we had meat to eat in Egypt.

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Monday, April 21, 2025

Why Interfaith Dialogue Is the Only Way Forward in these End Times

Why Interfaith Dialogue Is the Only Way Forward in the End Times

Introduction: A Fractured Faith in a Fractured World

We live in a time of global crisis and spiritual anticipation. Every major faith tradition senses that something monumental is about to change. Christians speak of the Second Coming. Hindus await Kalki. Jews still look for the Messiah. Muslims expect the return of Isa (Jesus) and the rise of the Mahdi. Buddhists await the Maitreya. It’s no coincidence that all spiritual traditions point to a great turning point in human history.

But left in their silos, each religion interprets these events in isolation—sometimes in error, sometimes with dangerous rigidity. Interfaith dialogue is no longer a luxury. It is the only viable path to peace, understanding, and spiritual alignment in the End Times.

Misinterpretations Born of Isolation

Christians: The End of the Age vs. the End of the Earth

Too many Christians believe the return of Christ will mean the end of the physical world. But this is not what Jesus said. He spoke of “the end of this age”—a span of time, a chapter in the human story. This aligns perfectly with Hindu cosmology, which teaches that we are nearing the end of the Kali Yuga, the age of darkness and sin—not the end of the earth.

Hindus: 400,000 More Years of Darkness?

Many Hindus believe the Kali Yuga will last another 427,000 years. But let’s pause. A decade is 10 years. A millennium is 1,000 years. An age, in human terms, is several thousand years. The Mahabharata and Ramayana both include detailed descriptions of the night sky during key events. Modern astronomical software like NASA's SkyView has verified these dates:

Lord Rama: ~7,000 years ago, end of Treta Yuga.
Lord Krishna: ~5,000 years ago, end of Dwapara Yuga.

This would make each previous age about 2,000 years in length—not hundreds of thousands. And since we are now 5,000 years into Kali Yuga, perhaps this age is overdue to end.

Jews and Christians: The Same Prayer, the Same Hope

The Jewish longing for the Messiah—as described vividly in the Book of Isaiah—is for an earthly king in the line of David, who will establish peace and prosperity for all nations.

Now consider the Lord’s Prayer, taught by Jesus:

“Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.”

Christians pray daily for God the Father to become King on Earth, not Jesus Himself. Jesus is the teacher of the prayer—not its object. The Christian hope and the Jewish expectation are not contradictory, but complementary. Both are waiting for God to become king of the earth.

Vishnu the King: A Hindu Perspective on Divine Kingship

Ask a Hindu: Has God ever ruled on Earth as King?

The answer is yes:

As Rama, Vishnu was King of Ayodhya—the model of righteous kingship.
As Krishna, He was the divine leader of Dwaraka—protector of dharma.

And now? The time has come for Vishnu to return once more—not to a single kingdom, but to the entire Earth. This fulfills the hopes of:

Jews awaiting a divine king.
Christians praying for God’s kingdom.
Hindus expecting Kalki to end the Kali Yuga.

Could these not all be different windows into the same event?

The Power of Interfaith Dialogue

Alone, each religion risks drifting into extremes or isolation:

Christians expecting total annihilation.
Hindus stuck in timelines too vast to be relevant.
Jews still waiting for what might have already begun.
Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, and others often misinterpreted by the rest.

But together? Through dialogue, we begin to align the puzzle pieces. We see a bigger picture—one of divine unity, a shared spiritual destiny.

The Messiah of the Jews.
The Second Coming for Christians.
The Kalki Avatar for Hindus.
The Kingdom of God on Earth.

It is one divine plan, spoken through many tongues, seen through many eyes.

Conclusion: One World, One God, One Age to End

As the Kali Yuga draws to a close, and the long prayers of humanity reach their crescendo, it is not division but dialogue that will prepare us for what comes next.

The End Times are not about fire and destruction. They are about renewal, awakening, and the birth of a new age—what Hindus call Satya Yuga, and Christians might call the Kingdom of God on Earth.

Let every Jew, Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and seeker of truth remember: We are not waiting for different things. We are waiting for the same thing—just in different languages.

“Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.” — Isaiah 2:4
“Truth alone will reign.” — Vishnu Purana
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9

Let the conversation begin.

A House Divided: 40,000 Denominations and the Forgotten Call for Unity in Christ

A House Divided: 40,000 Denominations and the Forgotten Call for Unity in Christ

Introduction: One Faith, Many Walls

Jesus once said, "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20). This simple yet profound declaration wasn’t just about the presence of the divine—it was a spiritual call to unity. Yet, what we see today across Christianity is anything but united. Over 40,000 Protestant denominations now exist globally, and that’s not even counting the foundational split from the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Many of these groups don’t just differ in interpretation—they outright deny the legitimacy of others. So, how did we get here?

The First Great Schism: Orthodox vs. Catholic (1054 CE)

The earliest major division in Christianity was not among Protestants—it was between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism.

Cause: Political, linguistic, cultural, and theological differences between the Western (Latin) and Eastern (Greek) parts of the Roman Empire.
Key Disputes:
- The Filioque Clause: Whether the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son (Catholic) or just the Father (Orthodox).
- Papal Authority: The Orthodox reject the Pope’s universal authority; they believe in a council of bishops.
- Bread in Eucharist: Leavened (Orthodox) vs. unleavened (Catholic).
- Celibacy of Priests: Optional in Orthodoxy, required in Catholicism.

Thus, the One Church became two.

The Second Great Schism: Protestant Reformation (1517 CE)

Martin Luther's 95 Theses weren’t intended to split the Church, but to reform it. Yet they sparked a wildfire.

Core Grievances:
- Sale of Indulgences (buying forgiveness).
- Corruption and opulence within the Vatican.
- Salvation by faith alone (Sola Fide).
- Scripture alone as authority (Sola Scriptura).

This led to the Protestant Reformation, and new branches like:

Lutherans (Martin Luther)
Calvinists/Reformed Churches (John Calvin)
Anglicans (Henry VIII)

And then came further splinters.

The Protestant Explosion: 40,000 and Counting

Every disagreement seemed to breed a new denomination. Here’s how they differ:

1. Baptists

Believer’s Baptism only (not infants).
Emphasis on local church autonomy.
Strongly evangelical.

2. Methodists

Founded by John Wesley.
Focus on personal holiness, free will, and social justice.
Some believe you can lose salvation; others don’t.

3. Pentecostals

Emphasis on gifts of the Spirit: speaking in tongues, healing, prophecy.
Very charismatic worship.
Some preach a “prosperity gospel.”

4. Presbyterians

Rooted in Calvinist theology: predestination, sovereignty of God.
Elders govern the church (presbyters).
Often more liturgical.

5. Non-Denominational Churches

No formal affiliation.
Mix of Baptist and Pentecostal traits.
Often independent and modern in worship style.

Each denomination has differing views on:

Baptism (infant vs. adult).
Communion (symbolic vs. real presence).
Predestination vs. Free Will.
Salvation security.
Role of women in church leadership.

Jesus' Call to Unity

Now consider again Jesus' words:

"That all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you." — John 17:21
"Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them." — Matthew 18:20

These weren’t just poetic sayings. They were spiritual imperatives. The very heart of Christ’s teaching was unity in love and worship—not bureaucratic separation over doctrinal minutiae.

Instead, we have churches split over:

The number of musical instruments allowed during worship.
Whether to meet on Saturday or Sunday.
Which Bible translation to use.

Is that not a betrayal of the spirit of Christ’s message?

Conclusion: One Body, Many Parts—or Many Egos?

What began as a movement of spiritual liberation and divine love has splintered into a maze of theological tribes. Instead of “One Body, One Spirit, One Lord,” we now have thousands of competing truths.

Maybe the point was never to create denominations, but to embody the love and unity Jesus spoke of—especially when two or more gather. Not to build barriers, but bridges.

Until Christianity can return to that foundational humility, the faith risks turning Christ’s church into a Tower of Babel—many voices, but little understanding.

Call to Action:
Let every believer, leader, and church ask this simple question: Are we serving the message of Christ—or defending our own interpretations of it? The answer might determine the difference between revival and ruin.

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

Prophecies Can Be Tricky

Prophecies Can Be Tricky

Prophecies have always intrigued humanity. They’re like riddles whispered through time, offering glimpses of the future yet cloaked in ambiguity. The way prophecies are interpreted can lead to vastly different understandings, even among people reading the same texts. Let’s explore this fascinating dynamic with a few examples, starting with one of the most enduring debates in history: the Messiah.

The Messiah: A Tale of Two Interpretations

Jews and Christians both revere the Book of Isaiah, but their interpretations of its messianic prophecies diverge sharply. Christians see Jesus as the fulfillment of these prophecies, pointing to aspects of his life, such as his birth in the line of David and his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. To them, Jesus is the Messiah foretold by Isaiah.

Jews, however, have a different perspective. They envision the Messiah as a king who will bring universal peace and prosperity, transforming the world into a harmonious paradise. By their criteria, Jesus—a humble teacher and a “fakir” by their reckoning—did not fit the mold. For them, the Messiah is yet to come.

This divergence highlights a key truth about prophecies: fulfillment often depends on interpretation. Christians point to prophecies Jesus fulfilled, like entering Jerusalem on a donkey. But what if the Jews, in waiting for their Messiah, must now expect someone outside the line of David? Prophecies, it seems, are as much about how they are read as about what they predict.

Donkeys, Airplanes, and Second Comings

One of the most curious prophecies about the Messiah described him arriving in Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. For centuries, scholars pondered its meaning. Today, we understand it as a literal act Jesus performed. But imagine if the prophecy had instead been interpreted as “the Messiah will enter the world riding the back of a donkey.” Would it have changed the narrative around the virgin birth?

Fast forward to the Second Coming of Jesus. Many believe it’s written that Jesus will return by descending from the clouds. What if this prophecy refers not to his mode of entry into the world but his arrival in your city? Perhaps “flying on the clouds” is an ancient way to describe airplanes. How else could someone thousands of years ago convey the idea of modern aviation?

Then there’s the prophecy that “all the world will see him at once.” Today, that’s not just plausible but commonplace. Half the world watched Lionel Messi during the last World Cup—on television and online. The technology exists for the Second Coming to be broadcast globally, ensuring everyone can witness the event simultaneously. Prophecies that seemed impossible centuries ago now align perfectly with current technology.

Media, Messiah, and the Modern Age

Another prophecy states that the Second Coming will be unmistakable. Imagine the level of media coverage if Jesus returned today. When the Pope visits a city, it’s global news. The returned Messiah would command exponentially greater attention. With 24/7 news cycles and instant global communication, his arrival would indeed be unmistakable.

Praying for the Kingdom

For 2,000 years, Christians have recited the Lord’s Prayer, taught by Jesus himself. The prayer addresses God, not Jesus, pleading, “Your kingdom come.” It’s a call for God to establish His rule on Earth.

Interestingly, Hindus have a similar expectation. They await the return of Lord Vishnu in his final incarnation as Kalki, who will end this age and usher in a new one. Previous incarnations of Vishnu—Rama, Krishna, Buddha—each marked pivotal moments in history. Could the age-ending prophecies in Christianity and Hinduism be describing the same event?

The Age to Come

In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of those who blaspheme the Holy Spirit, saying they will not be forgiven “in this age or the age to come.” This implies the current age will end, to be followed by a new one. The Book of Isaiah vividly describes this new age as one of universal peace and prosperity—a golden era where swords are beaten into plowshares.

Silicon Valley visionaries speak of an “Age of Abundance,” where advanced technology eradicates poverty and solves humanity’s greatest challenges. Could this be the age foretold by ancient prophecies? The convergence of spiritual and technological visions suggests that humanity might be on the cusp of something extraordinary.

A Final Thought

Prophecies are tricky because they require interpretation, and interpretation is shaped by context, culture, and belief. What seemed mysterious or impossible to ancient readers might be perfectly logical to us today. As we consider prophecies about the Messiah, the Second Coming, and the age to come, it’s worth asking: are we reading them with the right eyes? Only time will tell.

Friday, April 07, 2023

7: God

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Lord God Is Here On Earth In Human Incarnation

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He is the long-awaited Messiah of the Jews, the one king for all earth who will bring peace and prosperity everywhere. He is the answer to the 2,000-year-old Christian prayer, Thy Kingdom Come. He was Lord Buddha 2,500 years ago. And Lord Krishna 5,000 years ago, and Lord Rama 7,000 years ago. He is the long-awaited Lord Kalki of the Hindus here to end this age and start a new one, the best of the four ages that come and go like the four seasons and each lasts for several thousand years. He is Lord God, my God, and your God. He is the Holy Father or Lord Vishnu. He is Yahweh, Jehovah, Allah. His identity is established through prophecies fulfilled and, more importantly, the work He is here to do. This age that has gone on for over 5,000 years now, the Kali Yuga, will end, and the next age, the Satya Yuga, will begin in 22 years by the clock and will last for thousands of years.

@paramendrakumarbhagat
Lord God Is Here On Earth In Human Incarnation: He is the long-awaited Messiah of the Jews, the one king for all earth who will bring peace and prosperity everywhere. He is the answer to the 2,000-year-old Christian prayer, Thy Kingdom Come. He was Lord Buddha 2,500 years ago. And Lord Krishna 5,000 years ago, and Lord Rama 7,000 years ago. He is the long-awaited Lord Kalki of the Hindus.
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Thursday, August 18, 2022

18: Justin

If you had to 10x your company’s revenue in 6 months, what would you do?
— Justin Gordon (@justingordon212) August 17, 2022

new revenue streams, massive scaling, win a contract with the @CIA like @Oracle to go from tiny to BIG bigly.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) August 18, 2022

We did this, but 50% was just timing and riding the tailwinds of changes in the market that we were ahead of the curve on. The other half was expanding our product line (by talking to customers and seeing what gap we could fill for them). New customer ARPU doubled. pic.twitter.com/xYRr14Mtj1
— Daniel Tawfik (@dantawfik) August 17, 2022

Create a super user role - someone/team who can find out what whales value and obsess over them.

Raise prices across the board, but make improvements to UI to reduce the cost for the user/customer.

Acquire another company lol.

Over extend on content and partnerships.
— LIFELONG AUDIO (@tjmorgxn) August 18, 2022

You would have to test every channel (there are 17 and can be found in the book Traction by Weinberg) to understand the lowest CAC. If I may say, to achieve a 10x growth you would need some virality. That's only possible with Software-based products.
— Ing. Mario Varón M.Sc (@ma_varon_col) August 17, 2022

Stop fund raising forever
— Ruby Gadelrab (@DivaBiotech) August 17, 2022

I’d make TikTok partnerships 100% of my marketing spend
— Michel Myara (@MichelMyara) August 18, 2022

Go from $100 to $1,000 in Google ads revenue for The Blog. Ramp it up.
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) August 18, 2022

Or $10 to $100. ;)
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) August 18, 2022

Must ask startup interview question:

How do you feel about your job changing daily?
— Andrew Gazdecki (@agazdecki) August 18, 2022

From Zero To One With Three
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) August 18, 2022

What book had the biggest impact on your life?
— Pomp 🌪 (@APompliano) August 17, 2022

"Tao Te Ching" by Lao Tzu https://t.co/c0FNIPJsQ8
— Jim OShaughnessy (@jposhaughnessy) August 18, 2022

1. The Prophet by Khalil Gibran
2. How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
3. The power of positive thinking by Norman Vincent
4. The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
5. The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
6. Surely You are joking Mr. Feynman by Richard Feynman
— Black Sapience© (@Misgates) August 17, 2022

The Count of Monte Cristo. Picked it for a book report as a kid bc the cover looked cool. Have read it 5 times. Each time it means something new to me: as a kid, a teen, a college student, a soldier, husband and father. Great life lessons, namely faith and perseverance.
— Justin Hillman 🇺🇲 🇮🇱 (@justinmhillman) August 17, 2022

In the West, the Bible is THE most influential book whether people are actually religious or not, this is the truth. It’s the foundational book of the Western Civalization
— Dez (@dezinthecloud) August 17, 2022

Future Shock by Alvin Toffler

Technology is advancing faster than ever before.

And these tech advances cause society to change at an accelerating rate.

It causes an experience similar to culture shock.

Lesson: To thrive, understand the world is changing & embrace the change.
— Doug Antin (@DougAntin) August 17, 2022

Everything in life is a negotiation it changed my life, everything from my career to how I communicate with my kids pic.twitter.com/3GJ6P2R9dk
— AlexRA (@AsmusRA) August 17, 2022

4 hour work week. It made me start measuring expenses by my hourly earnings. I adjusted my spending habits pretty fast.
— Casey Golden (@caseycgolden) August 18, 2022

Not sure if there can just one book having biggest impact on my life, but this book is the most interesting book that I have read..and I enjoyed every single page... pic.twitter.com/lwzAv9kZpa
— Sarfaraz Nawaz (@the_snawaz) August 17, 2022

The Catcher in the Rye. Holden Caufield taught me as a teenager that everyone is phoney, except for kids. Kids are the purest form of honesty.
— Cory (@laclu) August 17, 2022

This Spoke Zarathustra. Read it the first time, didn’t get it, thought it was “alright”. Studied it deeply in a graduate course a couple years later, and I think it’s one of the most important texts written ever. I wish it was more commonly discussed.
— john (@birdappreplyguy) August 17, 2022

This one helped me get my head right pretty recently, the rest is falling into place after getting that foundation in place. pic.twitter.com/QNbKY9YH1D
— nfcheese.sol (@NFCheese_) August 17, 2022

The Lord of the Rings. It was the summer between 5th and 6th grade and blew me away that I’d gone along on this epic journey in my mind. Uncovered the potential and power of books for me. Like many things in life, it’s not always the first but the first best.
— nickbarton.sol (@bartonbrothers) August 17, 2022

My answer is most likely boring but it’s honest and it’s REAL: The Bible 🤷🏾‍♂️😊

Forget how spiritual it can seem, but almost every life lesson takes me back to a statement, a story, a lesson, a principle It’s such a practical guide EVEN when I’m not trying to reference it.
— Emmanuel 🔅 (@e_Benefits) August 18, 2022

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series bc it got me to get in bed earlier and fall asleep earlier, asleep by 10pm. Made an enormous difference in my life
— randomlearning (@randomlearning) August 17, 2022

These books put me on a creative journey that eventually led to me becoming a graphic designer pic.twitter.com/u9fvuGEIxO
— Punjabi Art Director (@gogetsinder) August 18, 2022

Rogets Thesaurus...It has had the most amazing, phenomenal, spectacular, profound, epic, fantastic, stupendous effect on my life...
— Elmer FUD (@gone_fission_) August 18, 2022

This pic.twitter.com/DBZzGTDLw0
— Dr Leo Eze (@ezebit2) August 18, 2022

so many, i remember reading zero to one and lean startup back in 2014 in a single sitting unable to sleep because it really clicked for me
— Crypto The Kid 🤠 (@thatcryptobul) August 18, 2022

Malignant Self love by Sam Vaknin. I was dating a narcissist and I had no clue what was happening. Book finally opened my eyes. Would be appropriate for Melania to read.
— Barbara Wales (@barbie1952) August 17, 2022

I went thru all the comments… it seems no one is impacted by author Gabriel José García Márquez…
My favorites of his are 100 years of solitude and love in the time of cholera.
Mind bending for me
— sunil godithi (@sgodithi) August 17, 2022

The Bitcoin Standard by @saifedean
— sunnydecree (@sunnydecree) August 17, 2022

...my high school year book...good times..
— Deep Throat (@DeepThroatIPO) August 18, 2022

pic.twitter.com/mM13Q7j7P3
— Mack Mariani (@MackMariani) August 17, 2022

Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert Pirsig.
— Wilson Maravilha de Nicolau Canda (@__wmv__) August 18, 2022

The Bible. It’s all about Jesus Christ who is creator of universe, Lord, savior and king of kings. This Bible changed my life and my navigation heading to where I truly belong. No question to ask.
— Heading to the “ Moon “ (@longvisionman) August 18, 2022

The Book of Mormon
— Another Sarah (@I_am_sarah_also) August 18, 2022

A Brief History of Time. It spurred an interest in science that ultimately led me to an engineering degree.
A close second is Atomic Habits.
— Poplar Ponderosa (@PonderosaPoplar) August 17, 2022

As economies collapse, Western loans simply won’t get repaid, and poor nations will crash out of the dollar system that props up Western lifestyles. Then, even Americans won’t be able to money-print their way out of trouble. It’s already begun. Sri Lanka has started settling loans in Indian rupees, and India is buying Russian oil in rubles. China may buy Saudi oil with yuan. .

https://t.co/F9nhHtAXld
— Paramendra Kumar Bhagat (@paramendra) August 18, 2022

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