EvilAngel

I have not been diagnosed with this condition, but I relate to the experience of having periods of elation followed by periods of severe depression. Is this a simple brain disorder or is it a disorder of the ego? What is your opinion?

Just checked him out, looks very interesting. I'll try it out. Thanks!

Woah, that's one of the best videos I've seen in a long time on mental illness. Bookmarked! She is amazing.

Google says it's 4.4% of the American population. Go figure. But yes, I have spent a lot of time with a lot of mentally unstable individuals.

That's interesting, thanks for sharing. I only wish that that perspective was held in Western culture, instead of over-medicating people who have mystical experiences. And I'll check out that book you recommended, thanks!

I lean towards the 'nurture' side of the nature/nurture debate and I personally believe mental illnesses are *mainly* caused by experiences people have rather than an inherent chemical imbalance. I believe that trauma is the root cause in 95% of mental illness. Basically what I'm saying is the trauma occurs first, then the chemical imbalance follows. It doesn't make sense to me that such a high number of people (and I'm going by the number of people I know personally) would be born with a faulty brain that biologically doesn't regulate it's neurotransmitters properly. It makes more sense that it is caused by traumatic life events,

I see what you're saying, but the "genetics" argument could be explained by learned behaviours from said sibling/parent. I personally believe it is too prevalent to be a solely neurological matter. I believe there is a spiritual component and it is probably the main component. But I could be wrong.

Thankyou, Is it possible to be completely isolated from other human beings for a long time and still be content?

Absolutely brilliant, my friend, your post gave me an "a-ha" moment, especially the bit about saying "cat" Thanks.

@winterknight what is loneliness? and also, can there be suffering in the present moment?

I mean, I REALLY don't know. How about you? Do you know ANYTHING?

Hello winterknight. 2 weeks ago I had an enlightenment experience. I was watching Leo's video "spiritual enlightenment - the most shocking truth" and I was looking at "my" hands and realised there was no "me" there...the hands weren't "me" and whatever was looking through my eyes was not "me". I just started laughing at this realisation. It was quite profound. I spent about 10 days in a peaceful state...I had become nothing and everything, and the whole world had changed. One night I was out, and I was looking into everyone's eyes, and I only saw mySelf. Not the old me, but God. I felt like I had completely surrendered, and spent hours lying on my couch just watching my effortless breathing. When I went to sleep at night I would go straight into deep sleep and was rested after only a few hours. Any suffering was inconsequential as there was no "me" to experience suffering. I could spend days alone and not experience loneliness. However things have changed in the last few days. I am starting to feel lonely again. I am suffering. My depression is coming back. I am sleeping for 12 hours straight, and not even feeling properly refreshed when I wake. Can you explain to me what has happened? And can you suggest a next step for me?

in his "what is God? - Leo becomes Absolute Infinity" episode?

@DrMobius 6? really?

@Strikr What exactly is that?

@Ampresus If you can laugh about it, then that's perfect! Needs no explanation, it was funny right? Don't try and overcomplicate anything - life is funny and beautiful as it is!

@ivankiss Your trip report reminds me of similar experiences that I have had. We all have our own way of reaching enlightenment...seems like yours was a lot scarier than it maybe needed to be. But I'm so glad that it all turned out OK in the end. Peace.

All ego sees is more ego. This thread is a non-duality war, and no doubt it will be closed soon.

From what I can tell, this thread is just ego attacking ego. I've only watched the first video in Emanyalpsid's original post, but the guy actually asks Leo to 'prove' that Enlightenment is a real thing, as if a subjective experience can be proven objectively. That is ridiculous.

@caelanb You have emotion locked up in your body which is causing your face to be tense. If you can get in touch with your emotions, you should be able to release this.

I think so.

Go to bed and be aware of your breathing. That should help.

@ground Do you exist in a location? Where are you? In relation to what?

The Absolute.

@ground That person will soon cease to be. If you do the work, all will be revealed.