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This video is an all-in-one package. It can make you laugh, but it can also make you feel disappointed and repulsed by reality. It's also very insightful, hence I'm sharing it.

This is not the cause of my perfectionism; it's one of the manifestations. My perfectionism operates on a different level because it's all-encompassing. Most perfectionists have very limited scopes for their perfectionism; only in directing a movie, performing a musical concert, washing hands after touching a public door, writing a book, recording a video, etc. In my case, I'm a perfectionist in almost all domains and aspects of life. Yes, it's natural and instinctive for me to see defects or faults in everything. I easily identify what can be improved, and many times I feel a burning desire to accomplish that improvement or perfection. In my 'Perfectionism is Wrong and Cruel' thread, I explained why it is the case. But I feel the need to emphasize that perfectionism is also a very beautiful thing. It's crazy because they're all true, though seemingly contradictory. I'll share a real story: My parents, especially my father, are two of the most ignorant and egotistical humans ever. When I was a kid, I used to point out their humanshit (bullshit). There was a time when my father became extremely angry with me; he threw a dustpan and stones at me with a very harmful intention. When my right arm got hit a few times, the skin peeled off a bit, revealing the meat and blood underneath. I became traumatized as fuck! It's distressing for an adult to experience such shit, let alone for a very young boy. I tend to detect faults in various forms and feel compelled to correct them. This has resulted in me being antagonized by my coworkers when I corrected their work or behavior. In my 20s, I always wondered why humans feel offended when their shortcomings or humanshit are pointed out or when they are shown a better way to do things. In my case, I feel grateful when somebody shows me a better way to do things. Why not? I just learned a better way. It's only in my 30s when I finally understood why, and I felt very disappointed. I lost respect for normal humans, and I'm not interested in them. But, I still treat them well, not because they're good and respectable (they're full of humanshit), but because I'm good. That might sound pretentious or egotistical for me to say, but it is the case, and hence, I must say it. My perfectionism has influenced my parents to become better humans, especially my mother. I never stopped pointing out their humanshit and showed them a better way to do things. I explained to my mother that the harmful and twisted ways they inflicted on me, especially when I was a young boy, caused extreme anxiety, depression, anger, and self-murder thoughts. I clarified that they needed to change their ways, or I would completely cut them off. Indeed, I did cut them off from my life a few times because they were unable to change. My perfectionism made it a clean break, with zero communication for years. But after many years, a miracle happened. My mother changed her behavior. For the first time ever, she confessed how ignorant and foolish she had been as a mother and asked for an apology. I began to notice her increased self-awareness. She also learned how to become a loving mother, and right now, I can even say she's one of the most loving mothers in the world. When I say it's a big miracle, it's not an exaggeration. It's accurate. My father was a hopeless case, unfortunately. But at least he learned to properly behave in my presence. He knew I would inflict physical and mental-emotional pain on him if he displayed his twisted ways. He learned this via direct experience. In the last few weeks of his life, I was surprised he became an "angel". I couldn't believe my eyes. I took care of him when he was sick and dying. I was able to do it because of years of strict and "perfect" self-therapy, enabling me to forgive him for his big sins. So, perhaps, my perfectionism changed him, though it was too late. I've just demonstrated a few ways perfectionism can make things better and create beautiful results. In fact, my own self-transformation is a result of my perfectionism. That's why it's very difficult and even feels impossible for me to release. But as the old saying goes, 'What gets you here doesn't necessarily get you there.' It's time for me to transcend perfectionism. Much easier said than done, but it must be done; hence I'll go for it. I awakened to no-self many years ago. But that was a different version of the no-self awakening being talked about in this forum. But I want to say you can't live a very good life via wearing a no-self lens all the time. It's useful for some situations. But in most situations, embracing, loving, and transcending yourself (the ego) accomplishes better results, materially and even spiritually. I'm busy as fuck, girl. I'm not supposed to spend time replying to my threads. But there's some sense in your post and I appreciate the effort; I feel compelled to reply to you. So, Arabic is a strong contender for the craziest language in the world? But I've heard Arabic is known for its accuracy and consistency. If that's true, then English still holds the throne.

You are probably autistic or have Aspergers or a disorder which is something related. But that what also makes you interesting. Normal humans are NOT interesting to me. No, of course. Your life would have been much more horrible without music. Music is a beautiful thing; hence it makes your life more beautiful and satisfying. But as the old saying goes "Too much good is bad.". It's about control and moderation. And of course, you need to create ambitions and goals so you can look forward to the future. If you don't, who will create and accomplish them for you?

Sadhguru disagrees.

Sounds romantic. I plan to do that in the future. Firstly, I'll go to a beautiful park or place somewhere in NEA. Then I'll witness and feel the beauty, sacredness, and mystery of existence, similar to what I shared below. And then, at the peak of the moment, I'll take a psychedelic. That would be a hallelujah! I feel excited just thinking about it.

Reminds me of the time when I was a "premium" salary slave. I stayed in a large mansion situated on top of a hill, overlooking other hills. The temperature there was perfect, ranging from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius, which are Japanese Spring and Autumn temperatures. I slept on a king-size bed, complete with a private shower and toilet. I had a chef who prepared my meals and a helper who maintained the mansion's cleanliness. My food, electricity, and water were provided for free. And I almost forgot to mention that the mansion is located in a top tourist spot in my country. I was living a luxurious life. The only thing I needed to do was manage the school and teach English to Japanese learners who wanted to experience a premium vacation in my home country. But after only 2 months, I started to feel dull and depressed. I thought I still needed to do more internal work or self-therapy. I was concerned because I was too busy during that time, leaving no room for anything else, including any form of internal work. One day after work, I glanced through a large glass window and witnessed rainwater falling heavily. I couldn't hear the rain due to the thick walls and windows surrounding me. Intrigued, I decided to step onto the open balcony. There, I could see and hear the rain directly, without the barrier of a glass window. After spending 30 minutes observing the rain, the dull and depressed feelings disappeared. Then I experienced a feeling of aliveness and excitement. It was at that moment I realized NOT ALL forms of depression are caused by childhood trauma or abuse. External factors such as lifestyle or being disconnected from nature can also contribute to depression.

Correct, you don't need to lift weights because you're a girl, though girls who make their legs thicker and fuller via weightlifting are good. Running or jogging not only makes you fit and healthy; it also makes you look and feel young. Just wear a pair of running shoes and clothes when you run outside so people around you will not find you suspicious or weird. But if they do find you weird despite that, it's their problem. You must do what you need to do.

I need to clarify that this post reminds me of PreetyIndia not because it is filled with drama or toxicity, but because she used to share the same story. She was sent to the mental hospital by her family, and she didn't like it. She hated mental hospitals. I don't want you to misunderstand me, Sabth. You can continue venting your pain and frustrations. I don't find you toxic, and I understand that venting somehow makes you feel better. I just hope that your identity and stories are genuine.

I don't understand. If you want to know the title of the video, here it is: Scamming billions, then disappearing: The case of the "CryptoQueen" by DW Documentary

It was interesting, and the fact that you could have died there via a bison or snake attack, or from starvation if you got lost, made it even more intriguing. Your experience made me contemplate life a bit. Perhaps one of the reasons why God allows us to experience extreme forms of shit and horrors is because it makes human life more interesting. If we know for sure we're safe until we die, yes it feels comfortable and peaceful, but it lacks challenges, surprises, and "life". Knowing that we could get fucked, starve, or experience extreme horror makes human life more interesting, "fuller", and more real.

I have been struggling with perfectionism for many years. Despite the great, mind-boggling accomplishments I've gained from self-development or internal work, one of the very few things I've never accomplished is overcoming perfectionism. For example, I wash my hands every time I touch an object which belongs to others. If I'm in a situation where I'm forced to keep that object, such as receiving a physical gift from somebody, I ensure I clean the object first before keeping it. When I arrive home from work or leisure, I ensure to take a shower before going to bed and clean all the things I brought, such as my bag, smartphone, and wallet. I do this 100% of the time, regardless of how sleepy or tired I am. If I don't do it, I feel dirty and anxious. I love cleanliness too much; it has resulted in OCD. I also apply the same principle to other domains in life. I push myself too hard to ensure I accomplish or demonstrate 100% understanding, bravery, morality, masculinity, etc. If it's 98%, I feel guilty, anxious, or depressed. It must be 100% for me to feel fulfilled and peaceful. This love for perfectionism has been giving me extreme, needless suffering. I've been enduring the unendurable for too many years; I'm exhausted as fuck. A few hours ago, I contemplated all this very deeply and seriously. I generated an insight which is very obvious to me now, but couldn't see in the past. I asked ChatGPT to explain the insight on perfectionism I generated because I've always been amazed by ChatGPT's intelligence. I shared this insight to remind myself of the change I need to make. I could have kept this to myself and still initiated the needed change. So, the other reason for sharing this insight is to help others struggling with perfectionism. I'm probably not solitary in this struggle.

Cheers!

Cryptocurrency is probably not worth investing in long term. I won’t even do day trading with it.

This is the best post you've ever made. It hits the target and is useful. Congratulations! But it's still better to watch gore videos for a duration of time. A few months or a year can be beneficial just to have a more holistic perspective on planet earth. With the correct vision and contemplation, you can accomplish significant growth. But be careful because it can also lead you to a dangerous path.

In this video, Sadhguru discusses the connection between the cycles of the moon and the fundamentals of human birth. He explains that the energy system of a person can mature by witnessing one-thousand-and-eight full moons, which occurs approximately in eighty-four years. According to Sadhguru, this maturity allows one to go beyond the cycles of birth and death. This spiritual insight suggests that even if you live an ignorant and a low-consciousness life, you'll NOT be born again on planet Earth if you live for at least 84 years. When a person reaches the age of 83, 84, or 85, their character changes significantly even without any self-help or spirituality. For example, if you have been a bastard your entire life, you'll become compassionate and generous when you turn 84. This transformation happens automatically; no self-help, no therapy, no internal work, and no spirituality needed. I've observed members or users in this forum who are experiencing significant suffering and wish to avoid being reborn after death. Here's some good news for you: simply live until 84, and you'll automatically accomplish it. I wonder where or how Sadhguru generated this spiritual insight. I don't think it's true. But it's at least interesting. Sadhguru is a good storyteller. I was entertained.

I understand why you said that.

That means you were never as "conscious" as you thought. The only way you and I will be able to manipulate existence completely is if we are unlimited or at least close to it. That's the ultimate God Consciousness - unlimited consciousness. But how can an entity with a human brain and body contain unlimited consciousness? That limited entity will explode!

Sadhguru spews too much spiritual mumbo jumbo; he will lead others off the spiritual cliff.

That will make or break Sadhguru's legacy. Good humor.

Yes, and she had more than 10 accounts. I wonder whether Sabth is one of her active accounts. To all moderators: A user with a history of extreme drama and fakeness such as Preety is not worth my time, hence it's appropriate for you to answer my question. Why the silence? I hope you're telling the truth. But a deceiver doesn't admit to their deception.

Thanks for reminding me about my profile photo. Who imitated who? On my right, there was a tree which looked exactly similar to the tree on her left - crazy similarities. I don't know the specie or type of tree. I just call it the "real Christmas tree". I was in Hokkaido, Japan at that time. And it was one of the best moments in my life.

Could any moderator check whether Sabth is another account of @Preety_India?

Sadhguru said that? What an irresponsible thing to say. But I still think he stands by what he says. Surely, honesty or genuineness is rare to find, making it even more precious and valuable.

That sounds cute. But, if by "consciousness" you mean "God", I intuitively feel that to be true.

That's a strong accusation. Why do you say that? I think Sadhguru stands by what he says in the video. You do have a point. But there are times when decisions must be made. Supposing you're one of the forum members who strongly believe in incarnation and earnestly desire to escape planet Earth for eternity. After watching the video which initiated this thread, what would you do? Would you strive to live until 84? Sadhguru has a big responsibility as a spiritual influencer. He needs to ensure his words align with truth. Unfortunately, it seems he's complacent about this responsibility.