Ulax

You're welcome. Ah. I meant to reply. I'll do so now. - What is the best way to go about it? Read the books? Go to a IFS certified therapist? @Ulax What are your thoughts? I haven't personally achieved my main goals in this area (IFS progress). So, I don't think I've achieved a level of mastery, with IFS, which would mean I could reliably say what the best way to go about it is. However, I have done a lot of work with the model since the beginning of the year, and engaged with a lot of resources. So, I'll give you my recommendations based on my current understanding. I'd recommend you treat my words here not as advice, but rather the thoughts of a fellow traveller on the journey who has had some experience in an area you're interested in. Here are my recommendations 1. Watch this introductory video. - What is IFS Therapy? | Intro to Internal Family Systems 2. Get the following audible: 'Greater than the sum of your parts' By Dr Richard Schwartz, and do the meditations as they come up 3. Get an IFS level 3 Therapist -- A. A level 3 IFS therapist refers to someone who is a licensed psychotherapist who has the highest current level of certification (level 3) from the IFS institute. Here is where I understand to be the best place to find them: https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners. -- B. If an IFS level 3 therapist is not available, then I'd recommend getting a level 3 practioner. A level 3 practioner has the same level of certification from the institute but is not a licensed therapist. -- C. If they are not available, look for level 2 therapists/ practioners. If they are not available, then look for level 1s. -- D. I understand there to be not much lost by doing IFS online too, i.e. over zoom. -- E. I recommend getting someone like this because of mentorship, and recommendations from experts. Firstly, here is an analogy. Let's say you wanted to learn to box. Would be better suited learning boxing better by reading books about it and training yourself, or have a world-class boxing coach regularly teaching you. Secondly, Jay Earley, to my mind, a master in the field, recommends you do IFS with someone else leading the session. -- F. I'd recommend doing initial consultations with a few different therapists/ practioners and choose the one you like. Btw, if you have trouble with setting boundaries, i.e. telling a potential therapist you don't want to work with them, I'd recommend just not messaging them i.e. ghosting. 4. Learn each step of the IFS process through reading and doing the exercises in, 'Self Therapy (Vol. 1) Second edition' by Jay Earley. - A. This is a pretty optional recommendation from me. I don't want to overburden you with resources. I have been going through this book slowly, just trying to improve each step of the process one by one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ All the best :).

Have you considered HIIT? (High-intensity Interval Training) I understand it to be a high-calorie burning activity. Something like an intense boxing keep fit class would be an example of this. I doubt how many calories will be getting burnt during your weight lifting sessions.

I understand you weren't asking me. But here is the most prominent directory of certified IFS practioners. https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners

I reckon it may be because people overstepped your boundaries in the past, and you now feel a sense of powerlessness because part/ parts of you believe that you cannot enforce boundaries. Meaning you're somewhat at the mercy of others. I'd recommend the book, 'When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: How to Cope--Using the Skills of Systematic Assertive", by Manuel Smith. I think you'll find some value in working through this book list to some extent too: https://davidtianphd.com/recommended-readings/

I think most pick up stuff should just be avoided if you want to grow. I reckon about 20% is useful for growth. On the other hand, I haven't come across a single red pill theory that I think is valuable for growth or true. I find red pill stuff pretty pathetic personally.

Sounds courageous. However, I think there would be numerous issues with such a decision. For example, physical health. I understand there to be many provisions in developed societies (presuming you are in a developed society), which protect your physical health. Throughout our lives we'll likely be confronted with multiple urgent physical health needs which societies generally provide adequate help with. If you were to live outside of yourself, I doubt whether you could be able to find an appropriate alternative means of protecting your physical health.

I don't think its particularly appropriate to communicate with OP like that, re the first sentence. Anyhow, I do like the points you make in the second paragraph.

His stories are so unique lmao

@ShardMare I get ya. I do all those things too, as well as in the context of joking. I'm diagnosed ADHD myself. I understand there is an overlap between autism and ADHD symptoms too.

I like this perspective from @ZenAlex. Looking into the potential for neurodivergence might be of value too, i.e. ADHD. I understand re depth psychotherapy not working for you btw @ShardMare. Sorry to hear that.

Found this guy earlier this year. He's fucking hilarious! We Need a Dress Code at the Airport - Sebastian Maniscalco

Hey dude, you'll likely still be in the retreat. But wishing you well mate. Hope its been a space of growth so far. Looking forward to hearing what your experience is like when you're back ?

Hi, The following two videos came to mind for me as things that may be helpful for you: 1. Role of balance in personal development 2. Paradoxes of Personal Development

Congrats dude!

Try yoga nidra. Shit is wild for sexual energy/ enjoyment.

Sounds great! Good luck dude.

Bit of heroin will give you a big state boost. Can invite girls back to your bunsen burner for afterparties too

Wait, when did Leo say he socialises on DMT ?? I don't buy it

Fuck me that sounds intense. What was an example of how it was traumatic?

Nice idea

All ik is we got real close to the first actualized.org dick pic

@Leo Gura Here's a tiktok dance tutorial for you mate https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z7-yoZ4Ofk0 Gotta keep the actualized.org teachings growing by any means necessary

Okay dude. No worries

Sounds wild af!

Developed. There is no absolute justification for why 2+2 = 4