Danioover9000

@Julian gabriel I know there's a psychology to it, but it's more about the composition. There's more to painting than it being a visual opinion of things of the world.

@Osaid A few possibilities; it is damaging because the perennial muscles that contract to ejaculate sperm tightens gradually, it is damaging because there is sexual repression, and it is damaging because you are conditioning yourself in the wrong time.

@Mh1781 Consider the possibility that this journey is training you to become GOD, to create your own universe, and due to the difficulties faced at various degrees by 7 billion people, that that is why reincarnation is for, for those who need more training. Food for thought.

At least in Nofap I don;t constantly feel I have a flu, and dead head. I even feel strange around my throat when a binge occurred. However, I still stand by the troubleshooting effect that porn does provide for you.

@Opo Worked very well with me when I had to do that, it got me more focused and dig into myself more for the journey. Of course, this varies from person to person, and it is a suggestion.

About time they took this seriously.

@Gregp Normally, I would say what comes after Nihilism, after many contemplations and activities, for example meditation, it tends to naturally flow to existentialism, followed by years for exploring life and contemplation. You may also want to consider NLP, along other life courses. Also, I know enough about the feeling. Currently processing what happened recently here, and the news about two of my role models that have passed away weeks ago. I am nihilistic and a bit depressed, in thinking and feeling now. However, I keep on doing the work, as that is what occupies me, and a nap as well.

@SS10 I actual second this, especially on the part about signing a waiver. Ever if the waiver is not legally binding, the fact that you read it in full, then commit and sign your name in there, helps the depressed person as a reminder of their commitment, even if it is small. An investigation is the least worrying thing here.

I just got news yesterday that on May 6, 2021,Kentaro Miura, author of the manga Berserk passed away, at age 54, from acute aortic dissection. I've shared a post about his work on the mastery thread on his ability to draw detailed panels in the manga, and that they were beautiful. His work has mostly inspired other fantasy works and other main characters with giant swords like Cloud from FF7. I have some talent with drawing and story creating, and I've studied his work sometimes along with other mediums to both inspire and to train in how I draw using pencil and pen. I think in Leo's video on talking about the advanced teachings of god realization, he used Dark Souls as one of many examples in explaining why god would limit itself to living in a finite world, and that players loved it not because it's possible to use cheat codes, have unlimited health, but it's because it's challenging and easy to fail. Well, in the holistic perspective, That game was largely inspired by the lore and world of Berserk, which is another example for me how things are interconnected. May he rest in peace. I'm also a bit of a fan of boxing, and if news of one of my artists I've red and studied his art style from passed away wasn't enough, one of the boxers I liked for his ability to fight ambidextrous, both south paw and orthodox stances, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, also passed away on the 13 of May, 2021, from natural causes. He, among other boxers I've observed to learn rhythm and boxing, was what opened the possibility to not only train one side of my body, but the other. May he rest in peace. And all of this while I'm also still processing the recent events with the passing of Soonhei, may he rest in peace, I can say for sure that I'm in a dark night of the soul, and any doubts I had in the past about depression, well I'm certain I'm not only depressed, but it's much deeper than before, in part due to the series of loses that I have heard about from both figures I draw some inspiration from, and some motivation to carry on my drawing and exercise routines. If you guys have some advice to share, feel free to. I've in the past also shared advice to some users on handling negative thinking/emotions, so now's the time for me to apply them myself, basic advice like sleeping well, journaling, contemplating, meditating and so on . However, any additional advice, even advanced, and support is welcome. I'll also use this thread to vomit out any mental shit I have in my mind, potentially, because I'm in so much shock that I'm anticipating some emotional release at some point. 2021, overall, just sucks. I think that I'll also take a break from posting stuff on the forum, and limit my time here reading, and spend more time with Crysty and with processing all this negativity. Coming here time to time, though. Hope you all are doing ok.

Well said.

I'll ask this now, and maybe I'll ask a better worded question later as it's late. How about those that are newbie to intermediate? I'm with you on most of the material covered here on actualized.org and videos, and on the highest teachings I still am even though it is challenging to stay open minded, I still stay humble about getting them and doing the inner work. Is there still a place for me here to visit from time to time? I'm not as defensive as I was in the past. Also wondering, for those with stronger disagreements, are they allowed to visit later in the future, if their current development doesn't let them be as open to the highest teachings? Also a good time to ask about the future of the forum?

The classic recipe for a bad relationship is when it starts triangulating, between two lovers and the one doing the affair. It mostly ends very badly for those in the affair. Axe as soon as possible. At least the only thing hurt is feelings. Also good example to always screen for these stuff.

In other words, what I've said before but more politely. This isn't my style of communication of being blunt, but it's similar. The ego mind is really crafty, it can even use this to seek revenge for past wrongs, under the current situation. It almost torn my family apart when we had to deal with a dead family member. It can also use bluntness as way to shelter itself from any perceived wrong it coule of had. It's also possible that, because we don't have definitive proof, Soohei might still be alive, but is using this opportunity to troll,and hope to get his account banned. Who knows? I've known stories of some who will use any lie to damage the other at any cost, taking advantage of the situation, while looking and sounding innocent. Has anyone reading now considered other possibilities other than going straight to concluding and trusting OP? However, like I've stated, sometimes assuming this is true is safer, so once again I offer condolences, if this really did happen.

@something_else Plus the 10,00 hour rule and deliberate practice, and it's possible to memorize half a library.

@Nahm Is a memory and thought the same?

@Jon_Bundesen Well, in that case I could give unsolicited advice about improving your vision/visualization abilities. One way is to keep visualizing about an amazing life, with your life domains met. Also, do more specific visualizations that force you to layer more sensory information, like mental sounds and feelings. For example, while seeing what's possible with the over arching vision, you focus on say the fitness domain. Don't just see the results in your body or what appearance the tools look like, but also feel the texture of the weights you use, then the lightness/heaviness of the exercise tools you use, the music in the background, your cheering yourself up. The more you focus on the process, the more vivid it is in your mind, the easier it is to do the activities.

Sorry to hear about the loss. He always had some good posts here about spirituality. I've suffered a similar situation in the past when a family member died, so I hope you guys go through your grief cycle without too much turmoil, because it can sometimes be chaotic. Hopefully, may this be a lesson to screen earlier for any indications for serious mental health, and more disclaimers and warnings about following the teachings here. Also to solipsists and nihilists here, there's more to life than it being meaningless or pure imagination. There's still the relative world of the living and physical, where people still have to deal with loss, I noticed I'm very tempted to also put blame on Leo or mods for not doing enough to prevent this from happening, and for sharing very advanced spiritual teachings about death, life, infinity and god straight forwardly and bluntly without enough warnings. However, Who am I to put blame on people that I know too little about, and take this opening to attack some users like Leo or mods that I had some past grudges against? As soon as I was aware of this, I felt shame for being tempted. I hope those users still blaming, that they have some awareness knowing that whatever blame is coming from, to be aware that the blame should come from only the current situation, and not from some past grudge attempting to highjack this situation to attack Leo or mods. Please be respectful to those that lost Soonhei, to not use this as a way to get even against Leo or mods.

I was in a similar phase towards self help, with also procrastination. A vision towards some goal, or an over arching vision will help get most people out of backsliding, but until you learn to work with backsliding, it will still effect to some degree. Visions do help with generating motivation. I'm not sure if there would be a detailed explanation here about vision, without discussing life purpose course contents, so the best resources about vision are out there.

We would be discussing this differently if Destiny's opponent showed signs of mental disorder rather than stupidity, and it rubs me the wrong way if it was the former. Hell, it could also be that he has built up heavy metal toxicity, which does also effect speech and cognition, while looking outwardly normal and not like people who have mental disorders. I'll go with ignorance for my peace of mind instead.

@Roy I'm very tempted to agree with this possibility. I see he was having some difficulty in articulating his thoughts, something about that might be related to some kind of brain damage, but I don't know for sure.

@Opo Mutual understanding?

@Lyubov That could be the case lol!

If the states are being dismissed under the labels 'mystical experiences' instead of absolute truth, there I agree that isn't the case and is poor usage of the words. However, keeping in mind 1-10% and so of the world population does experience paranormal phenomena, I would not be quick to discount 'mystical experiences' as those do happen from time to time, nor diminish their significance to groups or a person who may have little to no frame work to help them know of such events. Hauntings, flickering lights, possessions, channeling, ESP abilities, and nightmares are some examples of mystical experiences, sober, altered consciousness or on psychedelics could be experienced. Yes, while mystical experiences are significant, they are not the only things. As long as anybody isn't losing sight to pursue god realization, then enjoy or brace for any mystical experiences that may or may not happen, or training yourself for mystical experiences if it rings good for you. So good luck!

@Advocate I have that as well. It really is annoying to have, every time I fap. Also, abstinence actually helped me more on my LP, as some of the benefits gave me that much more energy.

Like this video. His take on what a real man is funny, and inaccurate, but if he was more specific and said that a man not prepared to be ruthless is not a real man, he could make that case.