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It connected with me I guess, I've always felt "reality" to be a bit surreal ever since I was a child. But I understand your point.

He could have gone more in depth about how to use it as a practice I guess, like how Tibetan Dream Yoga is a useful tool for awakening.

I dont get the confusion, its not a new idea, many have spoken about life being a dream. Chuang Tzu, Osho, Borges comes to mind, Oh and of course... Row Row Your Boat!

Luckily I realized the downsides to too much caffeine and that helped me stay away easier Downsides personally *Shaky hands *Always hungry (dont know why) *Monkey mind *Energy levels always up and down *Anxiety Hope this isnt too preachy, I have nothing against anyone who likes coffee, just sharing

I went off it once and then got back on and then off again, the main reason was actually because I was so bored and sleepy at a terrible job, which ive quit now. Yes, its so underestimated, I almost get criticized for even mentioning that I dont drink it (Its a big darling in Sweden).

Hey everyone! I'm trying to build habits around my Life Purpose and its going pretty well. However I have a little problem, I'm an aspiring musician and whenever I start working I go into crazy monkey mind, this is fine during the session since I like to be creative and such but its really hard to shift my focus afterwards when I want to do something else. My monkey still goes on and on... (I really DO have no free will haha) I tried some "extra" meditating for 40 minutes and even that didn't help much, any advice? Thanks

I've received many great ideas from you guys just as expected so thank you!I'll try to implement as many as I can and I realize more and more that creating habits have to happen by trial and error, personally speaking.

@Elisabeth I get into a state where I'm creative and then I get a bit hyperactive yes. I just wondered if theres any way to turn a roaring rapid into a streaming brook if that makes sense. It feels a bit neurotic to not be able to calm myself down, even though I love it.

@NahmI'm practicting it as best as I can but I'm more inclined towards the composition and writing part for the moment. I'm still not decided on how to express myself vocally, maybe I'll do singing...or spoken word...or Sprechgesang.

@Nahm Oh yes! I think thats why its just so hard to get guitarists attention when they play, they're in another realm... Yeah, I play guitar, produce and sing to the best of my ability.

Music, nothing has touched me so deeply (so far) as music has and I wish to harness the emotion of music and lyrics to help people.

Alright! I see! Sounds like its worth a shot. I also realized that putting the most passionate habit at the end of the day might be fruitful, then the monkey interfering wouldnt be as big of a deal since I wouldn't have to shift.

Thanks! Yes and its an absolute must. Its a bit paradoxical; at the same time I love planning and being creative it can also be very distracting, for example if I want to spend time with someone but keep zoning out because my mind is going bonkers.

"Soon I'll have the courage to leave my thoughts behind, I'll give back all the knowledge and keep the wisdom precious in my mind" Three - Massive Attack, one of my favourites!

The Road Less Travelled was the first self help book I read and even after all these years its still so poignant and clear! Really love it