The best bed time story you can get in Damus https://nostr.build/av/51e175fa85db6b98e67579e7ed7f55555c16feab07acc85b0d660269752bef52.mov

When Einstein gave lectures at U.S. universities, the recurring question that students asked him most was:

- Do you believe in God?

And he always answered:

- I believe in the God of Spinoza.

(Baruch de Spinoza was a Dutch philosopher considered one of the great rationalists of 17th century philosophy, along with Descartes.)

Spinoza would say:

Stop praying.

What I want you to do is go out into the world and enjoy your life. I want you to sing, have fun and enjoy everything I've made for you.

Stop going into those dark, cold temples that you built yourself and saying they are my house. My house is in the mountains, in the woods, rivers, lakes, beaches. That's where I live and there I express my love for you.

Stop blaming me for your miserable life; I never told you there was anything wrong with you or that you were a sinner, or that your sexuality was a bad thing. Sex is a gift I have given you and with which you can express your love, your ecstasy, your joy. So don't blame me for everything they made you believe.

Stop reading alleged sacred scriptures that have nothing to do with me. If you can't read me in a sunrise, in a landscape, in the look of your friends, in your son's eyes... ➤ you will find me in no book!

Stop asking me "will you tell me how to do my job?" Stop being so scared of me. I do not judge you or criticize you, nor get angry, or bothered. I am pure love.

Stop asking for forgiveness, there's nothing to forgive. If I made you... I filled you with passions, limitations, pleasures, feelings, needs, inconsistencies... free will. How can I blame you if you respond to something I put in you? How can I punish you for being the way you are, if I'm the one who made you? Do you think I could create a place to burn all my children who behave badly for the rest of eternity? What kind of god would do that?

Respect your peers and don't do what you don't want for yourself. All I ask is that you pay attention in your life, that alertness is your guide.

My beloved, this life is not a test, not a step on the way, not a rehearsal, nor a prelude to paradise. This life is the only thing here and now and it is all you need.

I have set you absolutely free, no prizes or punishments, no sins or virtues, no one carries a marker, no one keeps a record.

You are absolutely free to create in your life. Heaven or hell.

➤ I can't tell you if there's anything after this life but I can give you a tip. Live as if there is not. As if this is your only chance to enjoy, to love, to exist.

So, if there's nothing after, then you will have enjoyed the opportunity I gave you. And if there is, rest assured that I won't ask if you behaved right or wrong, I'll ask. Did you like it? Did you have fun? What did you enjoy the most? What did you learn?...

Stop believing in me; believing is assuming, guessing, imagining. I don't want you to believe in me, I want you to believe in you. I want you to feel me in you when you kiss your beloved, when you tuck in your little girl, when you caress your dog, when you bathe in the sea.

Stop praising me, what kind of egomaniac God do you think I am?

I'm bored being praised. I'm tired of being thanked. Feeling grateful? Prove it by taking care of yourself, your health, your relationships, the world. Express your joy! That's the way to praise me.

Stop complicating things and repeating as a parakeet what you've been taught about me.

What do you need more miracles for? So many explanations?

The only thing for sure is that you are here, that you are alive, that this world is full of wonders.

You keep stacking sats. You never stop. Shit gets cray cray in the world. You keep stacking sats. You keep thinking how wonderful the world will be some day because more and more people will get it. Bitcoin is hope, freedom and peace. Now go the fuck to sleep and dream about bitcoin.

Once upon a time, in a small neighborhood surrounded by towering buildings and bustling city streets, there lived a curious little boy named Elon. Elon was no ordinary child; he possessed immense dreams and a boundless imagination. His ultimate aspiration was to venture into the depths of space, all the way to Mars.

Elon spent many nights gazing at the twinkling stars and pondering over the mysteries of the universe. While his friends dreamed of becoming astronauts, firefighters, or doctors, Elon's aspirations were even more extraordinary. He dreamed of building a revolutionary economy on Mars, with Bitcoin as the currency that would connect humans and extraterrestrial beings.

With determination gleaming in his eyes, Elon embarked on a grand adventure. He devoted hours to studying engineering, space exploration, and economics. He absorbed every bit of knowledge he could find and never stopped asking questions. Elon was a visionary, and he believed that Bitcoin's decentralized nature could create a fair and transparent financial system for the future.

One evening, as Elon lie in his cozy bed, he closed his eyes and began to dream. In his dream, he found himself aboard a magnificent spaceship called "The Voyager." He marveled at the ship's advanced technology and its ability to transport him to unimaginable destinations.

As the spaceship soared through the galaxy, Elon encountered a curious alien named Zog from a distant planet called Quazar. Zog had a similar vision to Elon and wanted to create a new interplanetary economy. Together, they planned to use Bitcoin as the universal currency to facilitate trade between Earth and Mars.

Elon and Zog's plan began to take shape. They researched the Martian terrain, examining its rich mineral deposits and unique resources. They realized that Mars could indeed become a place where humans and aliens could coexist and trade, creating a remarkable interplanetary economy.

Back on Earth, Elon gathered a team of brilliant scientists, economists, and engineers. They worked tirelessly to design a mission to Mars that would revolutionize the way humans interacted with extraterrestrial civilizations. The mission involved building a space station on Mars with a bustling economy, all powered by Bitcoin.

Months turned to years, and Elon's dream grew closer to reality. The world watched in awe as The Voyager was prepared for its revolutionary voyage to Mars. The spaceship was filled with supplies, cutting-edge technology, and eager adventurers who believed in Elon's vision.

Finally, the day arrived when The Voyager embarked on its momentous journey. Elon, now a young man, bade farewell to his family and friends, his heart swelling with determination and excitement. As the spaceship soared towards Mars, he imagined a future where humans and aliens would work together in harmony, exchanging goods, ideas, and knowledge, all facilitated by the power of Bitcoin.

And so, dear child, Elon's story serves as a reminder to nurture your dreams, no matter how big or unconventional they may be. As you drift off to sleep, envision the possibilities that lie in the vast expanse of the universe. For who knows, perhaps one day, you too will embark on a wondrous adventure, just like Elon, and make your dreams come true. Goodnight, little one, and dream big!