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It consumes your life. Even if it's not that severe. I would think about food -all- the time. Planning my meals, stressing about what to eat, feeling anxious or unsettled after eating and then starting that cycle all over again. If there's physical pain around eating that can make things more difficult. It kind of is like OCD because you're always obsessing about food in one way or another.

I'm recovering from an eating disorder. Each person's experience is different. It's a good sign that she does open up about it at all because it's an embarrassing thing for many people. Your ability to help her will depend on the type of eating disorder she has (anorexia, bulimia, etc) and the severity of it. I.e if it's really severe, like she's deathly underweight or throwing up every day, gently encourage her to see a therapist or reach out to an eating disorder support group, (Eating Disorders Anonymous is a good resource) but don't push the issue simply because that can make matters worse. I know you said you really like her, but a girl with an eating disorder is going to have other, potentially serious, emotional problems and a lot of baggage so be aware of that.

Teal Swan is awesome and pretty wise. I used to watch her videos a few years ago but not so much anymore. She has a lot of great insights on relationships and the various dynamics that play out in them. Def not perfect, but a good teacher. She says things to the point which can bring up uncomfortable stuff at times.

Monas Hieroglyphica https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monas_Hieroglyphica

Totally. Thanks for sharing this.

Do you think that "Seeing" God is something that happens before you realize You are God? Like a lesser understanding? Or are these two totally different spectrums?

Embodiment can open doors to new understandings

That's not a fact. You have no idea how many people are living in caves alone and what their lifestyle is like. If they never had any close relationships they would not have been able to do what you are proposing (living for decades alone and not having any close relationships ever). That doesn't change that relationships are more than "nice to have". I mean, if you don't want kids ok, I don't think THOSE are necessary, but I'd say for the most part, some type of close relationship is necessary. Yea, I'm sure there are people who maybe over time completely move away from ANY close relationship but they're really rare.

Lack of embodiment is one of the biggest problems I've had with your work. A lot of people come to spirituality looking to heal and actualized.org is like, we're actually going to deconstruct reality here. I've come to really appreciated it ultimately and have found other teachers for embodiment work.

People do physically die from lack of relationship. Think of a baby who isnt given love, or an older person who lost their partner. No, the opinion is that because we are social beings, we need relationships to survive. Survival isn't just about life and death. Even someone who lives alone and never sees anyone ever, at one point they survived because of relationships. Also, you don't know that they experience "absolute bliss" all the time. They had to probably go through a lot of loneliness and still feel that way at times. You've taken extreme examples of humans that CAN survive without other humans and using that as a reason why relationships are not a must. Also, I'm not just talking about romantic or even close friendships...there are many different types and any kind of social interaction with another human is considered a relationship of some sort.

I Am, yet I only know this intuitively and through my studies.

Be consistent with attending meetings and doing speeches.

Relationships are a must. Don't poo poo them. We are literally made up of relationships.

I've been fooling myself thinking I had a full God realization when really, I saw It.

Download one of those apps that tells you how much time you spend on the screen each day and become really aware of it without trying to change it.

The psychotic drowns in the same waters in which the mystic swims. Joseph Campbell. I'm not calling him psychotic, btw

Why put so much importance on it then?

He practiced these things for many many hours.

What is the point of being enlightened? Happiness? Fulfillment?

To go really deep with enlightenment one needs to give up a lot of worldly things and for most people it's just not worth it.

@Tim Ho

Flowing freely to and fro Love is everything you do In air and sky The trees up high Love is wherever I go

Yes. I've gotten a whole bunch of therapy and have tried many other healing methods. It's a process. I suggest you start by talking to someone who is trained in helping people process this type of trauma. It's also important that you have a strong desire to heal, that way you will stay consistent in pursuing it.

Yes! Love that you're introspecting. There is lots of bs out there and inside, keep going!

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