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Climate change will not be resolved unless we address the root cause of all the problems. Overpopulation is not the root cause and control will never be the solution

Yes but it isn’t just the technology. There will have to be a shift or psychological evolution to change society and our relationships. Awesome part is we can all make the change within ourselves and have a positive impact on everything else

@Jack RiverExactly! To see fear simply as an opportunity to holistically understand the division. This "facing the fear", and staying with what is, in turn may bring about the end of time/division/self

let go of any effort/concentration as the “mindfulness” you strive to maintain is not actually the awareness which brings insight When the observation of thoughts is affecting your natural flow this implies as Jack says a concentration/state which neglects a seeing of the whole

Not fair! I cannot be in the place if an ? as I have much more knowledge. However I can imagine what frustration an infant might endure communicating and having to relate to such beings. How do you mean veil being God forgetting? Maybe a lack of oneness?

Catchy title no? Real question: Has anyone else heard of the Wim Hof and his heavy breathing/ice water therapy method? Do you think this has a positive impact on consciousness work? He has faced near death multiple times, broken many world records, and is redefining the limitations of science on the body/mind. He has created a movement i would call tier 2/post-rational scientific understanding of what the human body is capable of in regards to treating sickness and diseases both mental and physical. Wim is an extraordinary man who is assisting mankind in its paradigm shift to realize the true connection of consciousness I used to practice it a few years ago and when i learned about Shamanic breathing from Leo, it reminded me of his method only less time consuming. Wim Hof Method basically consists of a few heavy breathing sessions building up the oxygen in the blood/body followed by cold shower or ice bath (depending on the degree of experience). I used to use ice baths for faster recovery when i lifted/played soccer, and this coupled with the breathing made for what i'd call a 'mental reset' and abundance of energy. I recommend this video if you have never heard of him! "I do not fear death, i fear not to live fully" "You become the alchemist of your own chemistry" And this Joe Rogan podcast if you want to learn more about him as a person! "we need to change the way we think"

@Arkandeusyeah cheers dude appreciate the input! mainly i respect him for his wisdom. I understand there are reasons for people getting sick and understanding these reasons is often quite a personal journey as is enlightenment. i see his methods as beneficial for helping people get back in alignment with themselves

@theking00Love this movie ha! Here's another idea: start acting the complete opposite of how you would normally act in your social situations. This may give you the realization you are not bound by the conditioned beliefs you hold influencing your social anxiety

@ArkandeusThis is interesting. Cool to think about I kind of see it as there is limited love and infinite love. limited being selfish, divided, uunholy, desiring, conditioned, narcissistic, ignorant infinite being whole, unconditional, etc narcissism merely being a false expression of true love

listen to the podcast and then give me your opinion. Although I don't honestly care if he is or isnt enlightened as i was joking in the title I just have a lot of respect for him as he seems to live quite authentic, humble, fearless and always finding opportunities to bring about change

The human body is supposed to be able to fight off sickness and disease. it is not that he is "strong" but he has transformed what science believed to be possible for the human body by changing his beliefs and the way he thinks. A college took him and some people he trained for a few weeks with the wim hof method into a lab to be injected with a bacterium that's supposed to produce harsh cold-like symptoms and were able to feel nothing (show no symptoms) What he preaches is people spend too much time living life just in their heads and less time "really living" with the whole body. Where does wisdom come from? first hand experience right? Also what negative power beliefs do you profess he is spreading?

@Jack Riverha yeah dude stomach breathing, raising the alkalinity, and increasing the mind/body connection. He refers to the cold as his “god” ? @TheAvatarStateyeah that’s “sick”! ? hes never had a guru but in his search for peace he learned about various religions and practices which I’m sure is how he came up with the breathing practice. The podcast really gets into depth on his personal beliefs/philosophies. Appreciate your feedback he definitely has come face to face with death which must have shown him the truth of his being. Let me know if you have any questions about it! I only do it from time to time nowadays but it’s amazing

@Charlottethe lower your self esteem the more you might find it funny to see someone actually hurt themselves physically or psychologically. come'on where's your sense of humor!?!

Really cool Nahm thanks! So even as an infant, the baby can be making some size comparisons (kinda doesn't sound right)? Or is the "veil" often showing up in the form of a reaction as seen by a kid?

Just recently contemplated humor for the first time. So glad I saw this thread. It is so fun to see different perspectives and begin to question my own. Why did that ridiculous video clip make me laugh? Why might someone not find it funny...? Nahm’s post is spot on when I think about how I try to make funny’s who can tell me why a toddler laughs when there parent hurts themselves?

Here's my favorite video of this extraordinary man for all the background/detail

@Anna1Ouch! way to shut down this alternative medicine method with one quick search! I don't want to call out "Confirmation bias!" but you have not looked at it in detail (potential benefits, as even medications have their risks/side effects) However, I hope not to offend you as i respect your belief/opinion and personal experience. The reason i wanted your take is because of your specific background. (I have no idea what it would be like to have MS for 27 yrs, and i feel very blessed in my lack of health related issues thus far) Wim Hof created this method after losing his wife to suicide, being left with like 3 kids and finding a way to deal with his depression. What i found astounding, other than the many world records Wim Hof broke, is how he was able to prove how to consciously control the autonomic nervous systems. A college took him and some people he trained for a few weeks with the wim hof method into a lab to be injected with a bacterium supposed to produce harsh cold-like symptoms and were able to feel nothing (show no symptoms). I practiced this method a few years ago and it was challenging but beneficial. I no longer make a habit out of it but i recommend for someone not in good physical/psychological health (do your research if interested, many detailed youtube videos on proper technique and necessary precautions ) I would have disagree here Anna. All are mental health disorders. I am not so knowledgeable on the diagnosing of these disorders, but mood and thought disorders sound like "depression" and sure there may be a good chance it carries on through genes/dna (predisposed) to certain risks but this doesn't mean the main cause didn't come from environment/nurture/culture @EvilAngelAwesome hope you do check Wim Hof out! Some great documentaries on youtube. It reminds me of shamanic breathing in a sense and when i practiced it, it felt like it gave the brain (not just in the head) a good "reset" Wish you the best!

Have you heard Teal Swan's perspective on the mental health system? here's a short vid i just found

Some interesting stories here. This is a very personal subject. To each his/her own... @EvilAngelI definitely have to agree here and someone also mentioned collective consciousness years ago I was diagnosed with bipolar depression. Took meds for a year or so and quit. The diagnoses was a complete joke Have you heard of wim hoff “ice man” and how his methods have been transforming what science has thought possible. @Anna1I am also curious of your take on him if you have knowledge of his ice water/breathing method

@Jack Riverjuicy insights here my friend! @MiracleManvery good points! So to simplify, our actions do not determine how “enlightened” we are; therefore, changing our actions in hope of attainment is futile. All which brings about liberation/god comes from within/ understanding thought/self in its entirety No effort as in psychological movement will bring about holistic understanding/awareness/meditation/attention

@FacelessKind of ironic isn’t it? Good video. Thanks for the share ?

@Akiratricky is “the idea of enlightenment” ”do nothing” is the way to headlessness. Change nothing, observe your thoughts, feelings and fears in your daily life. See what is delusion and what is the fact. Where does identity come into play and what stories are being told? What expectations have you? Assumptions are not to be made

Sounds interesting... do you have a purpose or is this just enjoyable to you? (Curiosity question)

AWARENESS!!! Is the one thing that lasts. Consciousness. Enjoy the NOW as it’s all we have awesome you are over that hurdle dude! ❤️

Cessation comes in the learning/observation direct experience is there until it isn’t @F A Bwe can’t take anyone’s word the mind is deceiving us...if you can see it first hand then you just gotta start being aware of it if you can’t yet well start observing/examining all your thoughts ??