EvilAngel

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    37 minutes ago, TheAvatarState said:

    I don't see it that way. The internet speeds up the evolution of our species, but it itself is not a force that will pull one way or another. The internet is a direct extension of ourselves, and will highlight and exaggerate our existing issues. And because of increased lines of communication, we're understanding more and more about our problems and how to fix them. Our technology will speed up our evolution. That is why it is so beautiful...

    well said.

  5. Posted · Edited by EvilAngel

    I was reading her book "Dying to be Me", in which she describes her experience of being diagnosed with cancer, then having a Near Death Experience and consequently healing from the cancer. I thought this excerpt was perhaps relevant to this website: 

    "If a guru, teacher or master makes you feel that you aren't "yet" enlightened and still have more to "learn", "release," or "let go of" before getting there, then they're not doing a good job of teaching you who you truly are, or you're misunderstanding them."

    I also thought this was an interesting perspective about the ego in her Q&A at the back of the book:

    Q: Most people on a spiritual path believe that the ego impedes spiritual growth and that we're supposed to shed the ego. Why aren't you advocating this?

    A: "Because if you deny the ego, it will push back against you harder. The more you reject something, the more it fights back for it's own survival. But when you can completely love your ego unconditionally and accept it as part of how you express in this life, you'll no longer have a problem with it. It won't impede your growth - on the contrary, it will be an asset. We're all born with an ego - it's a natural part of who we are here. We're only completely without it in death. Fighting against this during life only creates more self-judgment. Plus, only when we love our ego unconditionally are we able to accept everyone else's. This is when it stops being an issue, and your humility and magnificence really shine through."

    This is a revelation to me, because up until this point I've been watching my ego like a hawk; judging, condemning and beating myself up for existing.

     Food for thought...

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    4 hours ago, Shin said:

     

     

    In your exemple, if you're cold and can use something not to be, the logical course of action is to accept that you are cold, then seek for something to not be cold, 

     

    What if I want to practice feeling pain without suffering? Surely then the logical course of action would be to torture myself until I surrender. Because as it happens, I do have warm socks, but hypothetically there might be a situation in the future where they were not available, so why not see if I can be at peace whatever the external conditions?

    I mean, someone like Eckhart Tolle says he 'enjoys every moment'...surely then he has learned to be happy even when he is in pain. Why would one seek to remove pain when one is not suffering?

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    @Jack River Those two sentences were perfect. I suspect I was probably just confused by the concepts you were expressing rather than there being major grammatical errors. After all, everyone has a different way of expressing themselves through text. I prefer a straightforward approach. But it is hard for two human beings who have known each other all their lives to communicate effectively, let alone two strangers who are sending words on a screen and attempting somehow to connect with someone they don't know and can't see. 

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    1 minute ago, Jack River said:

    Whether there is an answer or not is not the point as of now. 

    Do you understand the problem? Or have you  atleast gone into a little? 

    I've got to be honest with you mate, you're not a very good teacher if that's what you're trying to be...

    I understand the problem, yes! The problem is that I am mentally ill, and it is impossible for me to be consistently happy! There's nothing I can do about it!!!!!

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    But in reality, it never lasts for very long. Is it my genes? my brain chemistry? My attitude? My life situation? My personality?

    Maybe a combination of them all, but all I know is that I can't maintain a consistent level of happiness. I'm sick of waking up and dreading the day ahead. I'm sick of trying so hard to improve my life and getting NOWHERE....life shouldn't be this way. Should I take the easy way out and start my antidepressants again? That would be a failure in of itself. But it looks like the only option...

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    Leo, in some of your videos you say that we should be able to be happy without needing to be loved, but I just don't see how this is true. An infant who is not cradled and shown sufficient attention will die. I really wish I wasn't dependent on others for my happiness, but the reality is that I am. 

    I've been sitting alone accessing "the Now", but it only does so much. "The Now" can't bring you a cup of tea or tell you a joke. You can't get a hug from "the Now". Do you see what I mean?

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    Can you experience extreme pain and not suffer? If you are present enough? I feel slightly sick just now but I do not need to suffer because it is not me who is feeling the pain, it is my body (which is not me). Bear with me while I let this stream of consciousness flow. It is helping me to stay present. And I am finding that, indeed, as I type there is pain, yet no suffering. Perhaps this is due to the fact that my mind is occupied, however, even as I concentrate on typing, I am also aware of my inner body and my breathing. So I am not completely removed from the pain that is present. It is there and I can see it, however I do not suffer, as I am completely "here and now". It feels pretty good...there is an alertness and acceptance, and surrender to what is. However, my ego seeks validation from others, it is not completely satisfied on it's own. That's partly why I write this post. This has been an interesting exercise, inspired somewhat by someone's suggestion in my "Depressed" thread. (I am writing down my thoughts in order to gain a clearer perspective on the workings of my mind). It is pretty cathartic, so thanks to whoever that was.

  25. Posted

    On ‎19‎/‎01‎/‎2019 at 8:41 PM, ivankiss said:

    Thank you for asking xD

    These are some of my favorite artist:

     

     

    All of them are incredible modern day artists. I chose to share these; as I feel the older composers and their classics are already well known.

    These artist here deliver incredibly high quality of music. It is a display of high consciousness art. You could label them as stage turquoise, I guess.

    All the detail; the beauty, the meaning, emotions as well as technical skills are on an extremely high level. 

    These artist have definitely all achieved mastery in their field. Hope you resonate with (some of) them.

    Btw; I am currently also working on an album. Should be out by the end of this year. Will share with the forum once released.

    Enjoy!

    Wow, Ivan, "The Brain Dance" had me sobbing like a little child. :'( Thankyou. :)