DivineSoda

That is old paradigm way of thinking. We must mature from this eventually. Vote for who you truly believe in. If none fit the bill, do not vote. You don't realize the games that are being played because they know that's how the voters have been trained to think. Same goes the other way. If you believe in someone but they have no chance of winning on paper.. vote for that person anyway. You are not "throwing your vote away". Biden is no good. Neither is Trump. Spend your energy elsewhere. Try again in 4 years. Maybe we'll learn from our past mistakes next time and not do the same thing over and over again expecting different results.

In my opinion, this is a blindspot of Leo's. And because this is his forum, he gets to enforce his truth. I'm not necessarily saying the opposite is true. But I get what you're saying on this topic as a whole. In Leo's defense, there are a lot of shit conspiracy theories and videos out there (and lower stage SD people who believe in them). No doubt. And of course there is the programming that conditions us to associate the term "conspiracy theory" with crazy, made up, or not real. It seems that Leo has taken this information and run with it to blanket assume that all conspiracies = devilry and toxic ideology. This is false, and taking this stance is the opposite of radical open-mindedness. However, I understand if his argument is that they have no place in doing "actualized" type work. That is debatable, but certainly more understandable. And of course, at the end of the day it isn't about what Leo thinks. We have to discern what's true and what's not for ourselves. We can at least appreciate all the areas where Leo does get it right. ❤️

It's a shame "conspiracy theory" is a dirty phrase around here. They exist. Maybe not in the exact ways you see in the shitty youtube videos people make about conspiracies, but there is a lot of history to be learned that points to the same concepts "conspiracy theorists" talk about. It's definitely a blind spot for this community (and Leo). The attitude I've seen here in the past is what I would consider the opposite of radical open mindedness.

This is an invitation to step outside of the drama that is unfolding on Earth and look back upon it with new eyes. From our egoic perspective, we are experiencing a great challenge. It seems that no good could come of this. It's all chaos, disorder, and darkness. But is that so? Do you think there is not an intelligent design behind everything that happens in our life? Including this? The universe is always speaking to you. At the moment, it's screaming. So what is it trying to say? Is there an opportunity here? The entire world is being forced to slow down and be still for a while. Be in solitude. Stillness. This is a much needed gift. Perhaps there was no other way to do it. Perhaps this is exactly what the doctor ordered. A moment for humanity to pause and reflect on how we have been living this life. What we can see is the chaos and destruction. That's very clear. But what we can't see is the creation that is being born out of this rare opportunity. People all around the world are having opportunities to do the things they never had the time to. Art (meaning) is being birthed. Everything balances out, and if things seem monumentally bad right now, just imagine what beauty awaits to counter-act this force. -------------------------- This is a challenge to all of you. Do not waste this opportunity. Be calm, be still, and for the love of God.. stop binge watching the news. Our fear-based response thus far has been far worse than the virus itself. Medias and government are continuing to behave like they always have. They want to capture your attention. They want you to be afraid. They want you to obey. There are energetics at play, do not discount the importance of that. The vibration you hold sitting alone in your house matters. You matter. Keep your vibration high. Continue to practice your stillness. Realize the beauty that surrounds you. Express gratitude to someone you love. One way or another, we will get through this. But in the meantime, there is no need to follow the news so compulsively. It only serves to feed the global panic. Be on the right side of history. Stand tall and be strong. There is important work to be done. Remember, we are all one. ❤️

You'll have to dig deeper than that if you want the truth.

I'm about to begin a 14 day solo retreat in my house. I'm also going to combine this with a water fast. Besides the obvious like meditation, no technology, stretching, yoga, etc.. are there any other recommendations to help schedule my days? Is reading okay if it supports contemplation/self-inquiry? Should I journal? Is practicing guitar for an hour each day as a break okay? My intention surrounds life purpose/work and what I will be doing this year. I appreciate any advice, thanks! ?

Would you mind sharing it without us giving our email to you?

Beautiful. I like the analogy of a retreat. ?

What you guys really want, and what we desperately need, is a revolution. You are not going to achieve this through politics. It's far too rigged and we know it.. yet every four years we get our hopes up again and again. Bernie will not be President. It's clear that he's been compromised and is intentionally positioning himself to syphon the population that's begging for a real change/revolution, yet still remain just weak enough to lose out in the end. There are many things he could be doing if he truly wanted to win this thing, but he never will. He may be a genuine person with a solid voting record, but somehow they got to him and he's merely playing his part now. Nobody said a revolution would be easy. If you want to change the world you don't need to wait for a politician to do it for you. The people truly have the power. We're just too distracted and defeated to realize/believe it. But the power is within. Think differently. There is a path.

Took me a while to realize that was a 360 video haha. That is seriously inspiring for sure, thanks for sharing.

Aim to increase the quality of your meditation. Make it more intentional. Just because you sit on a cushion doesn't mean you're meditating. Same goes for the exercise. Take it to the next level. Besides that, as @ajasatya suggested, you'll want to set boundaries on the things that are ruining your attention span. This will be a long a difficult process. Persistence is key. Find someone to keep you accountable ?

Create it. You can make your own meetup.com group and have it be exactly as you desire. And you get the added bonus of going beyond your comfort zone, assuming this something that scares you a little.

Take off your shoes.

@Farnaby His style is simply not for you. It doesn't 100% resonate with me either, but I take what resonates and leave the rest. It's healthier to laugh away Leo's perceived arrogance and harsh style rather than take it so seriously and get offended. But you are entitled to your own unique perspective. If this is truly your intuition speaking, then trust it. Just don't think it's some absolute that applies to everyone else.

@Dumuzzi That doesn't necessarily mean they'll go in that direction.. but I wouldn't be surprised. I could tell they were purposely trying to keep the audience guessing whether or not he was the real deal. It's just what you do to make a series juicy and attention grabbing. It's also Netflix, so I don't hold such high expectations that they create actual high vibe content. But still.. what they've already created is impressive and makes people think differently.

I love this show. Just recently made a video discussing some of the spiritual wisdom from the first episode. Of course, if this is against forum rules please remove. But I'd love to know what you guys think!

I'm 35, male, from New Jersey. It's been 3 years since I've worked in my traditional role as an IT Product Manager which made good money but sucked my soul. Since then I've been on a spiritual journey, traveling to different places and contemplating a lot on life and what I'm meant to do. I've accomplished a lot personal development wise in that time, including getting off my anti-depressants of 17 years, finding the love of my life and moving to Colorado to get some solitude while I continue to figure this thing out. I've earned small amounts through side jobs and one temp job at a vitamins/supplements department. My savings are running low and although I'm willing to go back into IT to earn proper money once again, I'm finding it extremely difficult to get noticed with so much gap in my resume (also worked many short contracts before this 3 year break). In terms of life purpose, I'm completely lost. I have ideas of what I'd like to do and have dabbled in all of them over this time.. but nothing feels true. I'm too scared to commit all the way in any one direction. All of them feel okay, not great. I feel like I have a lot of talent and can do anything successfully if I put my mind to it.. it's just passion for any one thing that's lacking. My spiritual/meditation journey is partly responsible for this. Nothing matters the same as it use to. Before I was at least driven by the idea that I could save other people who are in need of help. Now I'm stuck in a place where I feel nobody actually needs saving and everything is all good even if it seems "bad" (the environment, Trump, etc). On one occasion in the past, I've had the experience of feeling amazing about something I'm pursuing.. it was complete and total alignment and flow. Working 16 hour days, feeling like I'm doing something meaningful and having the time of my life. That experience has essentially ruined my expectations for how future pursuits should feel. I like working with tools and fixing/building things. I could be a handyman. Dabbled in that. Or I could buy/improve homes with my father and do real estate investing. Haven't tried it yet. I like personal growth, writing and helping people. Been dabbling in that since the beginning of 2019 (DivineSoda). I could take up a new skill in IT and get back into that in some entry level position while I continue to work on my real purpose on the side. Haven't tried yet. The real issue here is me. I know this. I'm confused, lack direction and although I'm not historically risk averse, I'm still scared of something that's holding me back. I also have been battling chronic fatigue and fogginess ever since getting off the medications (15 months now). I'm stable emotionally which is a tremendous feat, but something else is off that's making me feel so tired all the time. Been to many doctors, cleaned up my diet, do lots of exercise/meditation. Tried modafinil based on Leo's recommendation, among many other supplements and things, but nothing has really worked for me. I haven't taken the Life Purpose course but I think it's about time I do it. I also feel like I need a mentor coach along the way to help me follow though, but I don't know how to find the right one other than to call it in energetically. Anyway.. if anyone has any words of wisdom, or know of a coach who could help, I could definitely use it. I appreciate your time.

If all else is in balance, bread is fine in moderation.. but not in this country (US). Our seed and the way we produce it is the reason why so many are gluten intolerant. It's best to cut it out of your diet completely for a few months and see how you feel.

It can be done right but it takes proper foresight and knowledge. Supplementation helps, methyl B12 at a minimum. Buy high quality, organic, non processed, high variety, get your calories in, continue to exercise, hydrate well, sleep well, and yes juicing can be highly beneficial as someone else recommended. Listen to your body as well. It's not for everyone.

If that's the only reason you could buy the highest quality meat available, which would be pasture/humanely raised, grass fed, organic.. or go directly to a local farm. Same goes for the eggs you eat. Buy pasture raised if you want highest quality/karma. Don't fall into the trap of diets. There is no one optimal diet. Everyone is different. Stick to high quality, nutrient dense food.. lots of variety, lots of vegetables, organic when you can afford it, nothing processed, minimal ingredients, make it yourself, hydrate well throughout day, move your body regularly, rip muscle in a functional way, rest properly. Good luck.

@Jonac Absolutely. Thank you for asking, it's going to give me motivation to get through the hard bits.

@Cocolove Thank you so much, that's what I needed to hear. The reason I'm combining the solo retreat with a fast is for health reasons not mentioned here. The low energy I've had for years is affecting my life purpose and I want to do good things to try and heal from it. 14 days is the goal but if it becomes too much I will of course end either one or both practices early. @joeyi99 I've done both a 5 and a 10 day fast before, yes. If you're not familiar with fasting it's a thing.. and can have tremendous health benefits. The body can actually go twice as long as I'm attempting here but I don't want to condone that for those who are not experienced. It's not something you take lightly.

All the world's a stage.. this is not a Trump thing. Wake up, woke ones.

Your trip sounded profound and very recent. My advice is to get off the internet and do your best to integrate the lessons learned in the days to come. Meditate more than normal, journal, contemplate, avoid technology, avoid excessive interaction with others, do nothing. Just be with the experience a little longer. You'll have the rest of your life to go back to watching porn if that's what you really want to do. Use the urges as an opportunity to identify the ego for what it is.. a devil who just wants to survive and indulge. You can indulge, nothing really wrong with that. But you've been down that road many times before. You know exactly where it leads. There's a whole new life waiting for you on the other side of indulgences. Step through the door just once and see how it feels ♥️

@Leo Gura I've done a 10 day Vipassana, 10 and 5 day fasts and a bunch of other retreats/journeys in between. I hear what you're all saying, it's too much. 14 days is the goal, it could go shorter. Either way I'm looking to make the most of it. I cannot afford to go in nature solo unfortunately. I'm in Colorado (new state) and the house I'm in is fairly new still so it's not super comfort zone to me yet. I appreciate the feedback so far!