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Stirring the waters why it is necessary

  • Writer: Charles Erwin
    Charles Erwin
  • Jan 25
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jan 26

Sometimes you gotta stir the waters" means that occasionally, you need to create disruption or shake things up in order to bring about change or progress, much like stirring a body of water creates movement and brings things to the surface; it's a metaphor for taking action to address a stagnant situation and potentially spark positive developments, even if it might initially cause some discomfort or unrest.


Key points about this phrase:

Origin:


This phrase is often linked to the Bible story in John 5 where an angel would "trouble the waters" of the Pool of Bethesda, and the first person to step in after the disturbance would be healed.


Meaning:

It signifies that sometimes, to achieve a desired outcome, you need to actively disrupt the status quo, even if it means creating controversy or discomfort.


Application:

This phrase can be used in various contexts, like encouraging someone to take a stand on an issue, initiate a difficult conversation, or challenge the norm to bring about positive change.


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"Yaldabaoth is a malevolent god and creator of the material world in Gnostic sects. He is also known as Jaldabaoth or Ialdabaoth.

Description

Yaldabaoth is often depicted as a lion-headed serpent.

He is also described as having a fiery nature.

Yaldabaoth is sometimes called "the Lion-faced" or leontoeides.

Role

Yaldabaoth is considered a false god who traps souls in physical bodies.

He is seen as the creator of the material universe, which is viewed as evil in Gnostic systems.

Yaldabaoth is said to have sinned by claiming divinity for himself.

Appearances

Yaldabaoth appears in the Nag Hammadi codex II in three versions: The Secret Book of John, The Nature of the Rulers, and The Origin of the World.

In the apocryphal Gospel of Judas, Yaldabaoth is called Nebro (rebel).

Other names Yaldabaoth is also known as the Demiurge and He is also called Saklas.")

 
 
 

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