EternalForest

You've been talking more about TV and Film on your blog and in the forum lately, and I'm curious, what are your favorite films of all time? Can be a Top 5, Top 10 etc. whatever you'd like. I'd love to know what cinematic experiences had the biggest impact on you and why.

Okay, thanks for clarifying. I feel bad, for similar reasons as you, because I fear this will either further radicalize people, or hopefully bring them together and make them realize this extremist politics has gone too far. Hoping for the best. Also, the Jan 6 thing was definitely the worst thing Trump ever did (along with the related pardons)

They are indeed both huge problems. That being said, I'd say climate change is a bigger issue than porn, by a solid margin.

Charlie Kirk didn't glorify violence at all... What are you talking about?

What about HBO?

Anywhere we go to try and promote ourselves, we always get the same pushback "No self-promotion" "Stop spamming" "No one cares". And this isn't just in random comments sections or public places. Try and chat people up at local business, they don't want to hear about your business. In subreddits for sharing music or making music, they discourage you from sharing your own music or, God for bid, trying to SELL your own music! Try selling your movie to any movie subreddit and see how it works out. Your post will get removed within hours. It seems so contradictory to me. Like, it would be one thing if society didn't encourage kids to follow their dreams... But c'mon. You can't tell people to follow their dreams and then accuse them of "spamming" the moment we try. Anyone else upset about this?

You're conflating the relative and absolute realms. Just because Leo can embody absolute consciousness does not mean he doesn't have interest in the world around him. In fact, I'd argue that's the whole point of doing deep spiritual practice. To share your insights with the rest of the world and see how it affects your perception of it. Spirituality, at its highest level, can involve intellectual integration.

It's not technically necessary but I think everyone should have at least one friend in life. When you're having family problems, romantic problems or just general life overwhelm, having a friend there can really make a difference. Personally, I don't know how I would've gotten through some of my biggest life issues without my friends.

It does this a few times a year. The forum will be back to normal soon, don't worry!

ART If I die, I'll never be able to listen to all the amazing music I want to hear All the great movies and shows I want to watch All the books I want to read, etc. When things get tough, art is always there for me to remind me that the joys of life are infinite.

@Natasha Tori Maru haha, yeah I was just fucking around, wasn't trying to be rude but I was trying to tell OP if they walked away from that Conversations with God chapter thinking that they're actually vouching for some weird female superiority, they really missed the point. I assure you, enchanted, that wasn't the intended message.

How about a classic?

- First of all, TV is amazing, don't feel dumb for watching it and don't feel bad for loving great art. I've said this many times on the forum, and I'll say it again: Breaking Bad holds more life wisdom than 99% of self help books. - The season you prefer doesn't make any more or less normal. Summer is popular because yes, you can do outdoor activities and the sun feels good but personally I always preferred winter as well growing up. Snow makes everything more beautiful and winter walks are fuckin peak. - Your solitary and thoughtful nature is your strength, not a weakness. I enjoy your posts and value your presence here, and look forward to reading more from you. Take care, much love

Link it, I'll check your project out!

You should strive to help others purely because its the right thing to do, not because you'll personally get something out of it. That being said, you also can't help others if your own safety is in danger:

I've consumed a lot of self help content whether through books, online videos or full courses. And no other source I've found has combined the variety of sources and insights in the way that Leo has. Who else has read hundreds of books, researched individual topics for multiple years to build a vast understanding, or dedicated themselves to watching a documentary about every country in the world? You also won't find the depth of spiritual insights combined with the stern practicality and groundedness of Actualized content. And likewise, you won't find traditional self help figures Tony Robbins or Napoleon Hill touch some of the more esoteric and left field concepts that Leo explores. Format wise, find the raw 3 hour format incredibly valuable. To put it in perspective with other teachers, especially nowadays, you might get a 20 to 40 minute video at most. And the traditional guys usually either save the deeper and more long winded insights for their private retreats/workshops or if it is in a book, obscured in complex or overly structured language that doesn't always get to the core of things in an approachable and powerful way like Leo does in his stuff. So all in all, while Leo isn't the only great teacher out there, I do think he holds a unique spot in the self help space for the sheer variety, depth and seriousness that he offers.

The text: Female is no "better" than male Your title: Women are more evolved Bro... Seriously?

That's fire

This is a bit of a strawman. I'd wager that the majority of leftists don't actually think this way. It's a small vocal minority that do. And if anything, the right's biggest mistake is believing all that stuff is an attack on them when its actually meant to be a gentle push towards equality. The real issue between the right and the left is invalidating their viewpoint on a fundamental level and refusing to engage with them as a unique human who isn't sexist or racist by default. Obama said it best: "There will be times when you shouldn’t compromise your core values, your integrity, and you will have the responsibility to speak up in the face of injustice. But listen. Engage. If the other side has a point, learn from them. If they’re wrong, rebut them. Teach them. Beat them on the battlefield of ideas."

This is actually a good opportunity for you to test your own emotional maturity. I've had similar situations with toxic family members coming over and picking fights, and in my experience, the best thing to do is to divert attention to someone you both like / enjoy talking about. In one weekend, you're not going to change him, but you can be an example for him that the most important thing is to brush the bullshit off your shoulders and try to have a good time. He might also respect you more if you didn't let his mocking get to you, it's a classic thing with bullies that the more defensive you get, the more they'll dig in. All in all, just be the bigger man, no matter what.

Nice post, you could also compartmentalize the brain training into different subcategories and exercises. Intellectual: Contemplation Visuospatial: Chess training Relational: Fiction analysis Etc.

Broadly, I'd say no. I think it's unproductive to look at someone and assume they're low consciousness based on arbitrary visual cues.

@Emerald I appreciate the advice, but you're kind of ignoring or sidestepping the entire point. I don't have issues with socializing or making friends. Your advice is good for people who have social anxiety or have trouble making friends in general, but my problem is very specific. I cannot connect with women.

The problem is not you, it's the modern political climate that radicalizes us into two equally dysfunctional extremes. Stressing out over all this will do nothing for you. You're better off working towards your goals or life purpose. I see you have a website, which is cool. Focus on that, get more traffic to it. Create something new today. Work towards your goals. Fuck the random people who won't get on an elevator with you and ultimately don't matter.