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See new things you haven't seen before, take a different route home from work, rearrange your space, wear something colorful or different from your usual, do free-writes in your journal, meditate, spend time in nature, look at other people's creative works. Also, explore your PERSONAL creative process, because it's different for everyone.

That recognition still requires integration

I didn't say anything about the point of awakening. You awaken, then that particular awake state goes away/lessens. You're then left with the memory of that awakening. You then integrate that. Unlearning is still a learning.

My heart goes out to you, dear one. I've been here so many times.

Practice! Put yourself out there, go out of your way to meet new people either in groups or individually. Join a Toastmasters group (public speaking), or do something on stage.

@Kundalini Cataclysm how is the whole putting urine up your nose thing? A naturopath recommended colloidal silver for my nasal passages. I don't think I could stomach urine.

Friend, have you watched some of Leo's older videos on basic personal development? I recommend: How To Get Shit Done - The Inner Game Of Being A Results-Maker Motivational Speech For Building A Passionate Life You have to ground yourself in material reality. You can do awakening work and grounding work at the same time, yet being able to be productive in your job requires a different skill set. Meditation will help your overall life, but if your problem is discipline, not really.

t's not the worst thing in the world, but...your health will improve without it.

I think it's a problem. You should definitely investigate further.

The state itself doesn't last, but you're left with the lessons. That's the whole point...

Sounds like you need to do some groundwork my friend. These two paragraphs are painful to read. Please do not use psychedelics this way. 5MEO will not solve your problems. Integrate, and stop longing for these states.

Mmm I wouldn't worry about your root chakra at this point. You gotta get out of your head. Do you like spending time in nature?

There are many different types of psychedelics. Maybe you haven't found one that resonates with you. Or maybe you haven't had the right set/setting. Examine your "why" for this statement. Yes you can awaken psychedelic free, but why do you want this? Not saying one is more right than the other, just wondering your reasoning behind this desire.

So you're doing this to get ahead of people?

This is normal, although distressing. Try putting spiritual stuff neatly to the side for a bit and turn your focus on your physical reality. Do you need a new job? To nurture a current relationship? To tidy your space, tend to your body?

I cannot imagine Hitler sitting down to paint. I have this image of him in my head as being an evil tyrant all the time. He is a good painter though, that takes a lot of practice.

Is this a before and after? These two photos don't even look like the same person.

Also, do you drink?

I'm not saying the indoors is the cause. Rather that fresh air and the outdoors is the solution. Seems like you'd rather ruminate about the problem than actually try to solve it.

Welcome to health advice on the internet. I don't think it's bad. Don't eat a bunch of it (like pretty much everything) and you'll be fine.

How much time do you spend inside? Do you have access to frequent fresh air? You need to spend time outside breathing through your nose. Lift up your sinuses, massage them and clear them while outside. Go on a hike and breath through your nose. Bring some tissue and blow your nose. Really try and get it out. Breath in and out through your nose very intentionally and purposefully. Do this a lot. Like if you can, every day, but a few times a week or even once a week will work. Continue doing this for several months and I bet you'll see an improvement.

Oh ok. Where did I misunderstand your point?

Consider that an individual would feel anger at the foresightedness of the vegan message that "everyone" can be vegan. Unless they have some, as you say, "weird" makeup.

That's just an assumption you're making.

Unfortunately most of the meat we get has been killed unconsciously. I would love to be able to kill a wild animal and have that be part of my food source for a few months. It's not easy to take a life and it takes a very open heart to do so consciously. Biggest problem with veganism is many humans just can't thrive on plants alone. Not all the calories, supplements and food variety in the world can change the way a body uses nutrition from an animal. Except for the perspective it gave me, I regret the 5 years I wasted on veganism.