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The Bucket of Crabs
For sure.
Anyone who is putting you down because they perceive you as being above them for something in which you have genuine expertise or wisdom is just trying to establish dominance without merit to pump themselves up artificially because they feel inferior.
It’s toxic, flawed perception - they should refocus inward and build themselves up instead of being focused on knocking others down.
The only viable metric for competition is to be better than the person you were yesterday.
Otherwise, it’s just a flawed comparison.
You won’t be able to see what’s working for you and what isn’t unless you focus on self-comparison.
You can’t control for variables if you’re comparing yourself to others.
Ultimately, it doesn’t really make much sense to see others as anything but inspiration if you’re focused on self-improving.
Wikipedia. (2025). Crab mentality. Wikipedia.
Channeled Messages
Cinnamon Sticks….
The Discard Pile Strikes Again….
“Elite Human Capital”
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Gulf Of No One Has Been Arrested Yet
Jung’s Answer To Job
Kickbacks From USAID
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Akkad Daily. (2025). They Actually Plan to Blot Out the Sun. YouTube.
Anunnaki Ancient Mystery. (2024). Occult Government Exposed: Today's Wars. YouTube.
Description
“The Occult Government and the Anunnaki: a Dark Agenda? This video explores the theory that the Anunnaki, ancient gods from Sumerian mythology, may have never left Earth and continue to influence modern human civilization and conflicts. It suggests that many of today's global tensions can be traced back to the dawn of civilization in Sumer, when divine beings like Marduk and Nannar, from the clans of Enki and Enlil, were believed to have walked among humans. The narrative explores how kingship, political power, and religious authority were directly influenced by these gods, who were said to have descended from the heavens and established city-states in Mesopotamia. According to ancient texts, the Anunnaki created humans to work for them, and their descendants became the ruling aristocracy. These rulers governed the early city-states, with laws and decisions influenced by divine commands. The video examines historical and mythological accounts that suggest the gods not only shaped early civilizations but also set the stage for conflicts between different regions and peoples, conflicts that some scholars believe persist to this day. The political organization of Sumer and the role of its gods are examined, including how religious authority was tied to the rulers of city-states, with kings and priests acting as intermediaries between the gods and humanity. The Anunnaki, identified as higher gods, and the Igigi, who were lesser gods, played a key role in this structure. The video connects these ancient narratives with later historical developments, including the spread of monotheistic religions such as Judaism and Islam, which incorporated many elements from earlier polytheistic traditions. It explores the idea that ancient deities like Yahweh may have originated as part of a broader pantheon, including gods worshipped in other civilizations. Additionally, it touches on the idea that the wars between the Anunnaki and the Igigi, as described in Sumerian texts, could have laid the foundation for later geopolitical conflicts. The story of Marduk’s rise to power and his conflicts with the gods of the Enlil clan is highlighted, suggesting that these mythological accounts are not merely stories but potentially reflect real events that shaped the course of human history. The video also looks at how certain figures from ancient texts, such as Gilgamesh and Enlil, may have influenced later mythologies, including Greek and Roman traditions, and how these ancient beliefs about divine rulers persisted into the modern era. There is a focus on how the transfer of knowledge from gods to humans shaped early civilizations, from agriculture to law, and how this knowledge was often tied to religious and political power. Finally, the video proposes that the influence of these ancient gods, particularly the Anunnaki, may not have ended with their supposed departure from Earth but continues to shape human history and conflicts to this day.”
Arches and Columns. (2024). Old World Central High School in Duluth, MN 1892. YouTube.
British Pathé. (2025). Quick Visit to a 1963 Tiki Bar | Archive Highlights. YouTube.
HisNameWasCrazy. (2011). Kirk Slaps: Extreme Edition! YouTube.
IanKyo. (2024). I like my women how I like this meal. YouTube.
Masters of Wisdom. (2024). Aleister Crowley visiting Gurdjieff in 1926. YouTube.
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“One day in Paris I met an acquaintance from New York who spoke about the possibilities of publishing modern literature. As I showed some interest, he offered to introduce me to a friend of his who was thinking of going into publishing, and we arranged to meet the following day at the Select in Montparnasse. His friend arrived; it was Aleister Crowley. Drinks were ordered, for which of course I paid, and we began to talk. Crowley had magnetism, and the kind of charm which many charlatans have; he also had a kind of dead weight that was somewhat impressive. His attitude was fatherly and benign, and a few years earlier I might have fallen for it. Now I saw and sensed that I could have nothing to do with him. He talked in general terms about publishing, and then drifted into his black-magic jargon. ‘To make a success of anything,’ he said, ‘including publishing, you must have a certain combination. Here you must have the Master, here the Bear, there the Dragon—a triangle which will bring results. . and so on and so on. When he fell silent I said ‘Yes, but one must have money. Am I right in supposing that you have the necessary capital?’ ‘I?’ he asked, ‘No, not a franc.’ ‘Neither have I,’ I said. Knowing that I was at the Prieure he asked me if I would get him an invitation there. But I did not wish to be responsible for introducing such a man. However, to my surprise, he appeared there a few days later and was given tea in the salon. The children were there, and he said to one of the boys something about his son, whom he was teaching to be a devil. Gurdjieff got up and spoke to the boy, who thereupon took no further notice of Crowley. There was some talk between Crowley and Gurdjieff, who kept a sharp watch on him all the time. I got a strong impression of two magicians, the white and the black— the one strong, powerful, full of light; the other also powerful but heavy, dull, and ignorant. Though ‘black’ is too strong a word for Crowley; he never understood the meaning of real black magic, yet hundreds of people came under his ‘spell’. He was clever. But, as Gurdjieff says: ‘He is stupid who is clever’. A.R. Orage said about this; ‘Alas, poor Crowley, I knew him well. We used to meet at the Society for Psychical Research when I was acting secretary. Once, when we were talking, he asked: “By the way, what number are you?” Not knowing in the least what he meant, I said on the spur of the moment, “Twelve”. “Good God, are you really?” he replied, “I’m only seven”.’ source: C.S. Nott - Teachings of Gurdjieff”
The Pun Guys. (2022). How are we just learning about this?! YouTube.
Richard Vobes. (2024). Everything is a narrative! YouTube.
Whatifalthist. (2024). The Greatest Lie Ever Told. YouTube.
Wonder Twin Powers Activate
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