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I want to learn about the chakras and the energy system. I've been trying to find resources on the subject, but I've found nothing that resonates with what I'm looking for. Basically, I want to understand what energy is, what chakras are, what is the function of each chakra, how do you know if the chakra is functioning well etc. I want as clear, direct and in-depth communication as possible. For example, I'd like to know what is to be expected when each chakra opens. And I'd like to be able to map my own system and see what are the imbalances and what is functioning well, if that's any useful in building a good life. If you know any good books, videos, etc. that would be nice. Thank you.

Yeah ?? I took that "ego vs. enlightenment" or "survival vs. awakening" WAY too far, literally to the point of psychosis and almost suicide. After a bad trip, I spiraled down into delusions like "this life is a test of how selfless/fearless I am and I have to prove my selflessness by literally committing suicide". Even had to spend some time in psychiatric ward.

Your belief is something like "I am/have an ego which I need to surrender/let go in order to experience awakening", right? Believe it or not, this is actually not the case. That is a thought-story. This might sound a bit radical... But it's about the same as Santa Claus. You know how kids believe they need to act nice in order to have their christmas presents? Have you ever really experienced an ego? Where did this idea of "my ego" come from? How would your perspective on life and spirituality change if you would see "the ego" as a same kind of baseless belief as "a material universe" or "judgemental god"? Does your beliefs about "my ego" and "surrendering" make you feel limited, stuck, fearful, not good enough, or does it make you feel limitless, free, inspired, good, pulsing with love and joy? Which one resonates with God more: limited, stuck, fearful, not good enough, or limitless, free, inspired, good, pulsing with love and joy?

Thanks!! Maybe I'll check it out.

I see that Sadhguru has video series on this in Sadhguru Exclusive. Have you seen it?

I'd stay far away from me.

Intuition is basically the same as feeling/emotion. Feel 'more'. Meditation, yoga, self-expression, listening to music, watching movies. Get emotional. Get in touch with the playfulness/magic of life. Be a kid.

No you don't. You have no idea how bad a trip can be. It's not about the intensity of a single trip. It's way more useful to do multiple moderate trips (and a lot safer too). Stay within moderate range a good while before you go to heavier doses.

Who do you think you are dating? Who do you think you are having sex with?

No. This is a thought. There is no 'a you', 'having to', 'living' or 'perspectives'. Of course. You're focusing on thoughts that feel like shit. Why are you believing thoughts that make you feel miserable?

A dream. Not a solipsistic, limiting and scary one, but the best, most spectacular and limitless divine beauty and adventure.

And why you want that? I bet, when you really look into it, all you really want is to feel good right now. Here's a radical idea (or not radical at all): don't do any spiritual practice if you don't really want to do it. If you don't feel like meditating, don't. If you don't feel like reading that book, watching that video, thinking a thought... simply don't. Just do what actually feels good. Something that won't make you worry about getting distracted. I did that. And suddenly, I've been meditating almost every day. And it's been fucking awesome. What do you think you're gonna do after you get those breakthroughs you are doing all this hard work for? Are you still gonna keep doing what doesn't feel good? Or are you going to do what you really want to do and feel amazing? This is the breakthrough. This is the magic.

Hmm. Why are you doing inquiry/meditation in the first place? It's only natural to "get distracted" if you are not really inspired to do what you are doing. Perhaps what you really want to do is something else, and this "sitting down, trying to get somewhere" just feels kinda irritating and uninspiring.

Why do you think you get distracted? I mean, why does that happen?

@Endangered-EGO That picture is meant for as a joke. There is no "non-dual meaning" in it. It's a meme. Yet, you can give it any meaning you want, really. If there is something meaningful for you there, you may find it.

I've been struggling with this question for a long time. Always had a hard time trying to figure out what I want to "do with my life". I decided to really just look at what I most enjoy in life: What I naturally resonate most with: - Being quite laid-back, in a sense a bit lazy, being my own boss, having a lot of freedom. Going with the flow. - Intuition, even in the smallest details - Feeling deeply connected with people, art and the beauty of nature - Expressing myself in social situations, reading social clues and situations, sometimes even playing silly social games and gossiping for fun etc. This is like art for me, even though I'm introverted and a bit shy - Sensing energies and working with them, melting in love with others and music and nature. Verbal communication is not my strength. It feels too limited. - Working in a small group of people with the same goal What I do not resonate with: - Intense philosophy and teaching (Leo, Ken Wilber type of a deal) even though I'm quite sharp - Writing stories, articles, philosophy, poetry etc. - Creating with my hands (crafting, painting, cooking) - Sitting in front of a computer - Reading a lot of books - Sports - Studying in a university - Focusing on the same task for a long time Do you guys have any ideas what kind of a carreer would work for me?

Yes! Something like that feels right for me. I like to plan and design different ways of practice and learning. Thanks!! That sounds awesome.

I like to think that I'm emotionally, socially and spiritually quite intuitive/gifted.

I'm a little gifted in many areas, but I don't have any particular "thing" I'm especially good at, or drawn to. Except introspection, spirituality and general philosophical thinking. Working with others. I would be happy with a laid-back job with autonomy.

This is literally what my life is like too. Yet, I don't think there is anything wrong with me. I'm fucking awesome. And I know you are too.

Okay. You're right. Them girls evil, only fucking douchebags. So, if you want to have sex, go and be the asshole. Problem solved. And if you don't want to be an asshole, then you'll remain a virgin forever. Your decision. Yeah, life sucks sometimes. No can do. No conversation on this forum will change that. You just gotta be a man and accept your fate.

A couple months ago I had a glimpse beyond the veil, into what I like to call the non-physical. Leo was there, along with a few others. These energies greeted me in the most loving manner, speaking a language of pure love and consciousness. They said something like "Gongrats! We were waiting for you!" There is a freaking super-orgy-party going on there. There is no gurus nor students. Just pure love tangled up on itself in one unified explosion of beauty and joy and relationship. I'm guessing that's what Leo means. That was one of the most beautiful moments in my life. And I know it was just the beginning.

I have lived a couple of years on welfare. (I live in Finland.) About 1000 in USD per month. That has been well enough for a quality home, food, hygiene, clothes, and even some extra stuff like books. I have minor mental health problems. It's true that in short term, it makes you uninterested. Even if my mental health was good, I would still probably keep living on welfare for a little bit. This is because having a job at McDonalds or stuff like that is simply so exhausting and meaningless. It would make me feel like shit, so I'm not going to do it. One might call that bad and selfish. But with this time I've had for myself, I have been growing as a person more than anyone else around me. It's not bad to be lazy and a bit selfish for a couple of years. This period in my life has completely changed me. I have discovered life and it's hidden depths. I've had time to really think through what I want from life and who I want to be. This would not have been possible without a quality welfare system. And what I've become, and what I will do in years to come, will pay this money back. I have no doubt about that. I've come to understand that at least in Finland, it is quite rare for someone to leech off the system for long periods of time simply because of the free money. This is because doing nothing is not good for general well-being. People actually want to do stuff and meet other people etc.

Open yourself to the possibility that everything you have learned this far has just been mountains of bullshit. Not Leo's content, but what you got from it. Maybe read Jed McKenna's Enlightenment Trilogy. And even that will just be bullshit. 1. Try not believing any thought that doesn't feel good. Let's be honest, you probably have no idea what's true or false in your mind. Yet, in feeling, joy, passion and love shouts truth. Here's a radical idea: if you don't have a clue what's true, why not just choose what feels good? What you most desire is simply to feel good - not truth, not mystical prestige. 2. Try psychedelics. AND GO EASY! Low doses. 3. Try Kriya Yoga, if you haven't already:

Well, sometimes I wake up early, sometimes in the evening. Usually I eat pretty healthy. Sometimes I might eat some candy or some chips. I meditate if I feel like it. I take long walks and listen to any music that gives that sweet inspiration. I observe my mind and emotions. I choose the perspectives that feel better. I often spend my time in social media and watching movies. Sometimes I read some spiritual or philosophical texts. I masturbate often and use nicotine products all the time because I'm addicted. Most of all, I'm not trying to be a mystic. I just recognize the divinity as well as I can in every moment. That's good enough.