[[Begin Game]]
Your mother sends you to the grocery store to grab some milk. While crossing the street on your way there, you're hit by a car.
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Now, you’re in the hospital, in a coma a prolonged state of unconsciousness. While unconscious, everything is pitch black, and all you can see is darkness. Suddenly, you begin to hear three different voices.
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The first voice sounds soft and gentle and says, "Don't let go; follow me down this path to true joy and pleasure."
The second voice sounds slow and deliberate and says, “Learning patience is learning to trust the process, not just the outcome."
The third voice sounds cold and distant and says, “Harris and Trump tied in latest US election polls.”
Which voice will you give your undivided attention to?
[[The first voice, soft and gentle.]]
[[The second voice, slow and deliberate.]]
[[The third voice, cold and distant.]]
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"Are you sure you want to follow me? Where we're going, there's no turning back. But I promise, just like everyone else I've guided down this path, it will be a lot of fun and pleasure."
[[Continue listening]]
Change your path
[[The second voice, slow and deliberate.]]
[[The third voice, cold and distant.]]
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"My child, throughout your journey, you have been very impatient. I can attempt to enlighten you, but I can’t force you to listen.
Additionally, where we are going, there is no returning to regular life. Do you want to know and understand the answers to the universe?
But remember, if I show you the answers, you will no longer be able to communicate with the world you once knew."
[[Choose to listen]]
Change your path
[[The first voice, soft and gentle.]]
[[The third voice, cold and distant.]]
Beep-beep (sound)
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The 2024 presidential contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is more than just two ideologies competing over what should happen. It's two groups of voters that look out at the country and don't even agree on what's happening right now.
[[Continue to give undivided attention]]
Change your path
[[The first voice, soft and gentle.]]
[[The second voice, slow and deliberate.]]"Throughout life, have you ever wondered why there are poor people and rich people?"
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"In all honesty, there's no such thing as the middle class, you either have or you don't. Life is a continuous story of the haves and the have-nots."
[[Continue to listen and think deeply about the point this soft and gentle voice is trying to make.]]
"My child, it all started with two books: one is the Book of Sun, and the other is the Book of Moon.
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In the Book of Sun, it tells the story of how the sun gives life to the world and everything in it. It teaches us how important it is to wait and trust that the sun will always rise. One big lesson it shares is that even if you're not ready for the day, it cannot always be night.
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The Book of Moon is like a vision of the end of the world, showing how everything will be made right one day. It talks about struggles, but in the end, the sun will always rise, bringing peace and joy. The message is that even when the night seems long and scary, be patient and trust that the sun will rise again for us. Patience leads to something wonderful in the end."
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[[Listen with more curiosity and wonder.]]Your sister responds, explaining that you are in a hospital because you were hit by a car. It turns out the driver was a Pizza Hut delivery person. Since you’ve been in a coma, they’ve been negotiating with Pizza Hut, as the driver was texting and not paying attention when the accident occurred.
Now, your sister is trying to convince you to forgive Pizza Hut because she believes everyone makes mistakes. What would you do? Would you
[[Sue Pizza Hut]]
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[[Show forgiveness because, in part, it was your fault for rushing to cross the street?]]
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Your brother responded and said that you were hit by a car. "It turned out the driver was a Pizza Hut delivery person. Since you’ve been in a coma, we’ve been negotiating with Pizza Hut because the driver was texting and not paying attention when they accidentally hit you."
Now, your brother is trying to convince you to sue Pizza Hut. What would you do? Would you:
[[Sue Pizza Hut]]
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[[Show forgiveness because, in part, it was your fault for rushing to cross the street?]]
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You sued Pizza Hut and won $5 million. With that money, you started a business, got married, and bought a house.
Fast forward 11 years: as the business began to lose money, you had to file for bankruptcy. To make matters worse, you discovered that your wife had cheated on you. As a result, you became depressed and lost everything.
GAME OVER
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You forgave Pizza Hut and decided to go to trade school, becoming an electrician. Fast forward 11 years: you got married, had kids, and took life one day at a time, appreciating every moment and every hour.
You lived happily ever after.
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Beep-beep (sound)
You finally wake up from your coma, two weeks after the car accident. Your brother and sister are in the room, watching CNN News. Now, you realize that the third voice is coming from the television.
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What are your first words?
[[Where am I?]]
[[What happened?]]
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"I admire your curiosity and wonder. I think it’s time for you to learn even more... better yet, I sense you have a pure heart. I would like to show you my home."
[[Choose to go]]
Change your path:
[[The first voice, soft and gentle.]]
[[The third voice, cold and distant.]]"
"Welcome to Heaven’s Gates."
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"Let us enter, And soon we’ll begin our study on the importance of being patient. Afterward, you’ll be given a second chance at life, but your beginning will be slightly different. You’ll be reincarnated as a turtle"
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"and hopefully, in that form, you’ll then understand and learn your lesson."
"Lastly, after you complete all your life trials, you’ll have a seat at the table with the elders. Best wishes, and don’t forget to pray before your meals."
Congratulations You Reach Enlightenment!
[[Live your new life as a turtle]]<img src="https://files.worldwildlife.org/wwfcmsprod/images/Sea_Turtle_Hol_Chan_Marine_Reserve_WW1105958/hero_small/5fv88fm3v6_Sea_Turtle_Hol_Chan_Marine_Reserve_WW1105958.jpg">
You remember the lesson taught by the Most High and now take life slow, one day at a time.
You also discovered that turtles hold profound spiritual significance, representing the balance between land and sea, earth and sky. Their shells symbolize protection and shelter, while their connection to water signifies emotional depth and intuition. Turtles invite us to delve into the depths of our emotions and tap into our inner wisdom.
Fin."Sorry to get so dark, hahaha, but it's the reality. Those who are wealthy and rich all have one thing in common. Do you want to know what it is?"
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[[You still don’t know what’s going on and ask, "Where am I, and why do I see a red glowing light?"]]<img src="https://img.freepik.com/premium-vector/red-light-background-with-circle-glow-dark-red-neon-background_609989-2447.jpg">
"Please excuse my rudeness; let me give you a quick recap of your life. Basically, you were hit by a car driven by a speeding driver, but it's really your fault; you should have been paying better attention. And now you’re here with me. Like I once asked, those who are wealthy and rich all have one thing in common. Do you want to know what it is?"
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"What they have in common is that they were all once in a near-death experience... They all stopped here to talk and listen to me explain the pleasures of life and how the rich become richer while the poor remain poor. And like I asked them, would you be willing to make an exchange with me?"
"I’m willing to give you all the pleasures and riches of this world simply in exchange for your loyalty."
"Imagine a life with an abundance of money. You wouldn’t never needed to walk to the store that day you got hit by a car; you would've had a car of your own that day to go to the store for your mom."
[[The soft, gentle voice made a good point, and you decided to make the exchange.]]
All of a sudden, the soft and gentle voice changes to a high-pitched and excited tone.
The voice then says,
“You fool! A life of pleasure was all I had to offer in exchange for your soul. Hahaha, welcome to my kingdom!”
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You’ll notice the temperature has changed
it is now extremely hot.
You can no longer hear anything but the high-pitched laughter and the screams of lost souls.
GAME OVER