jimwell

Yes, that's integrity. God saw it. Remember, God has seen it. I believe you have received or will receive blessings. Speak, believe, and sustain it, and it will manifest. This is another truth of Christianity.

I feel compelled to start a thread devoted to real-life stories that demonstrate integrity. Integrity is a foundational value for both personal development and spirituality. In fact, I was confused for a short time about whether I should post this in the Spirituality subforum or the Personal Development one. Successful personal development and spirituality are accomplished via self-awareness, self-honesty, and respect for truth and goodness. What the world needs now is greater integrity, not higher GDP or more startups. The purpose of this thread is not to signal moral superiority. I have demonstrated opportunistic and corrupt behavior in the past. Integrity is difficult to embody and, in many situations, can hinder comfort and survival. This is why integrity is rare and challenging to implement. So I started this thread to show that integrating integrity into our lives is possible. Integrity is complex and encompasses many domains. I asked Copilot for its opinion about integrity, and here is the response: Although integrity can make things difficult and hinder success and survival, it can also enable success and abundance. Similar to a knife, it can inflict wounds but can also cut potatoes and carrots for a delicious meal. Here’s a story from months ago. I had lost hundreds of thousands of my country’s currency trading stocks and currencies, and I badly needed a job to survive. I had applied to ten positions but had been unsuccessful. Then I saw a job posting for a Trading Customer Officer at a company that sells trading signals to traders. The role would involve onboarding new clients, providing platform support, and recruiting new traders. The salary was attractive; I had the qualifications and a strong chance of getting the job. But I was troubled by the fact that this company was essentially scamming traders around the world. My stomach churned at the thought of persuading people to sign up for a scam. Trading signals promise accuracy and big profits for traders, but in reality, they generate large profits for the company selling them. The high salary (4 times higher the average) could rectify my money problems and enable me to upscale or grow my trading capital, potentially resulting in me being financially free for life. But I couldn't stomach being an accomplice to such deception. So, I decided not to apply and to endure the difficulty instead. Now here's the benefit of integrity. In late 2023 I had made a promise to myself that I would master trading and gain millions so I could then focus on my divine mission: doing and accomplishing the things I am passionate and enthusiastic about. So I started spending 10 to 14 hour every day studying the chart and both the fundamental and technical aspects of trading. I was obsessed as fuck. My desire and self-trust were very high; I invested hundreds of thousands into my trading journey. But only months later, I lost all my capital and I was very devastated. It was one of the lowest points in my life. I stopped trading for about 1 month to mentally-emotionally recover and to think about what to do next. I thought I was done with trading but then I remembered my promise that I would succeed regardless of what happened. I also remembered that I needed to stay faithful and sustain the belief that I would eventually succeed. So I decided to continue my trading journey. Firstly, I created an Excel-based trading journal to monitor my performance. I even learned VBA just to build this tool, and I succeeded. Now I have a robust journal that excels both in aesthetics and functionality. It documents every necessary detail, such as entry and exit prices and dates, pips, stop-loss (SL) and profit-target (PT) prices, PT/SL ratio, and more. It also automatically calculates key KPIs, including trade accuracy (gain-to-loss ratio), maximum consecutive gains and losses, average USD per trade, and return percentage. After compiling and using my journal, the strengths and weaknesses of my trading strategy became clear. More importantly, it enabled me to develop an effective trading system. I succeeded in this endeavor because I stayed faithful and integrous. Can you share a time when you showed integrity?

Yes, the summer heat makes my body feel tired and lazy. I remember when I was in Japan during winter, the cold rejuvenated my body. When I lifted weights, I naturally added one more set, making me more productive. Damn, I miss winter. Japanese girls are too conservative to do this during summer. if they were as liberal as Western girls, perhaps I would consider summer as my favorite season.

I'll guess your favorite season - SUMMER!. How do I know? Because all or almost all people in the temperate and northern hemispheres, summer is their favorite. Every time I asked my former Japanese students' favorite season, they replied "summer". But that confuses me because I always heard complaints about how hot summer is hot, how they needed air conditioning, and how they craved cool cold foods and drinks. So why is summer their favorite? When I say autumn is my favorite season, I mean it. I love the orange-red-brown foliage and color transition. And I love the 15 degrees to 23 degrees Celsius temperature. I don't need anything else - no complaints.

Good on you. If given the opportunity to migrate to a different country, would you take it? I presently live in the country where I was born. God dropped me in a very bad spot. I feel as though I were a fish dropped in the desert. I'd rate it a 3 of 10. My home country is deeply religious and belongs to the 3rd-world category. I like the affordable prices compared to 1st-world countries, and I’ve honed my survival strategies here. But the culture and people’s worldviews are very different from my own. It’s summer here every day and I’m sick of it. I miss the 4 seasons. I lived in Japan for a few years, and I felt completely at home there. The streets were clean and well organized, and people were polite. The country is dotted with beautiful parks and lush trees, and its four seasons are spectacular. I felt as though I were in heaven. I was always motivated to walk outdoors which naturally made me healthier and leaner. Being there always put me in my best state (physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual). I can only accomplish my highest divine purpose when I’m in Japan. So anyone who can help me return will have my eternal gratitude and goodwill.

These statements are true but only partially. The other truths are that we do have free will and can cause positive changes in our lives. It's paradoxical: the more deeply we find ourselves in a negative situation, the more crucial it becomes to hold positive beliefs and vibrations to turn things around.

I’ve studied his work a bit and uncovered some truths. His work has some alignment with the Law of Attraction. When I have more time, I’ll explore it more deeply.

Good decision. This is a decent song. I don't think you need to do this. It's silly.

I love music and feel grateful for its existence. But I've noticed that many great songs often contain themes of emotional pain, such as heartbreak, tragedy, abandonment, loss, envy, regret, rejection, and sadness. They can initially make us feel good via resonance because we have experienced these emotions. It's especially impactful when we are experiencing these various forms of emotional pain. But I've been skeptical about listening to these types of music for a few years, and in recent weeks, my skepticism has only grown. I've realized that prolonged listening to such painful music leads to negative consequences. We absorb these negative vibrations without us realizing it: lyrical themes of despair, betrayal, failure, or aggression, paired with heavy sonic textures. They act as affirmations, albeit negative ones. This is critical because repeated affirmations, even passively absorbed ones eventually shape identity. When we consistently expose our minds to narratives of suffering or conflict, we unconsciously internalize these patterns as truths about ourselves and the world. Identity directs behavior and decisions. This toxic feedback loop inevitably leads to negative emotional experiences such as increased anxiety, chronic sadness, irritability, etc. which then manifest as negative life experiences. Motivation can dwindle, and a general sense of stagnation or unhappiness takes root. The music becomes less a temporary outlet and more a self-fulfilling prophecy. So, I have decided to reduce the time I spend listening to painful music. In the past, I used to listen to 90% negative-vibe music and 10% positive-vibe music. Now, I'll do the reverse: 90% positive music and only 10% negative music. Here are examples of positive-vibe music I'm talking about: vibration: romance, appreciation, mindfulness, fulfilment, joy, accomplishment, celebration, and gratitude vibration: self-empowerment, self-discovery, resilience, confidence, success, and self-love vibration: love, aspiration, wish, imagination, optimism, and faith You know any positive-vibe music worth adding to this list? Share your recommendations. But no AI allowed.

The Law of Attraction is real. Don't dismiss it as mere New Age fluff. Yes, there are falsehoods mixed into New Age principles but truths stay embedded inside them. Age. It's akin to gold buried in a pile of shit: foul on the surface, but priceless at the core.

I did not adopt belief in the Triune God simply because Christianity claims it to be true. Yes, I was born and raised Roman Catholic, but I freed myself from that tradition more than 1 decade ago. I have researched, contemplated deeply, and experienced awakening or mysticism. That's how I know the Triune God is true and it's all that exists. Why would you be a Satanist? That's silly. You're still religious, but in a differently perverse way. It’s true that Christianity inherited the Trinity from older traditions and ancient wisdom. But that doesn’t invalidate its truth.

This is a falsehood. There's only one Consciousness and it is the Triune God. If there is only 1 Triune God, then the Son is also the Creator: human but also divine. No Son, no Universe.

Highly related to genetics. Highly genetics. It’s exactly the same mechanism in boxing and MMA. Floyd Mayweather and Jon Jones possess exceptional fighting genetics, which naturally gives them very high fighting intelligence. They’re prime examples of how genetics can account for 99% of performance. Do you practice boxing? Pick the best boxer in your gym. How old is he, 28? Even if you gave him another hundred years of life devoted solely to boxing training, I can still guarantee that he wouldn’t reach Mayweather’s level, because no amount of training can compensate for Mayweather’s extraordinary genetics. But in reality, most people who train in boxing or MMA just want to be decent fighters. They don’t need exceptional genetics for that. They just need to train hard, stay focused, and keep an open mind.

The first time I met Leo was in late 2016. He wasn’t helpful because I was suffering from intense mental-emotional pain and anger, which wasn’t one of his domains of expertise. I remember watching his video on anger and I wasn’t impressed. It was clear he’d had a relatively privileged childhood. I never took him seriously after that. But his videos were shown on my YouTube feed again in mid-2018. He discussed intriguing topics spanning systems theory, psychology, philosophy, and spirituality. I still remember watching his “Life Is a Dream” video and was very fascinated by it. I’ve also learned much about politics from Leo. I rarely read books so I feel grateful he’s read over 100, contemplated hundreds or even thousands of hours, and shared his insights on YouTube. It has saved me many years of investigation. I have a few positive influences in my life and Leo is one of them. I wouldn't be who I am now without Leo's work. Thanks Leo boy!

The idea that genetics determine 99% of our destiny is oversimplified. This applies only for anybody aiming to break into the top 1%. No amount of hard work or strategy alone can guarantee that leap. Very good genetics is a must. But most people simply want to be decent, in the top 30%. Somebody with average genetics needs to work harder and smarter than somebody with stronger genetics to compensate for that disadvantage. Beyond genetics, early childhood programming and training, environment, and mindset also play a crucial role. Leo’s genetic gifts would have been largely wasted had he grown up in Russia. He probably wouldn’t have accomplished nearly as much as he has by growing up in the USA. What I've said here applies to every domain in life: health, lifespan, dating, business success, and spiritual success.

Of course it matters because of the principle: garbage in, garbage out.

Music has an immediate and significant impact on me. When I'm in an emotionally neutral state and listen to angry music, my mood changes to "Don't touch me, otherwise I'll destroy your face.". This is probably because I experienced severe mental-emotional abuse and even some physical abuse during childhood and early adulthood. Now that I've learned to stand up for myself and have gained the capability to punish and inflict fear on bad-hearted people, angry music awakens that spirit in me. 2. When I'm already feeling an intense emotion such as anger, the angry I music I listen to provides some form of catharsis, making me feel better. 3. When I try to create something beautiful and creative but my mood is plain and neutral, I listen to positive-vibe and mellow music to elevate it. 4. When I engage in my Qigong routine, I play calming music to enhance the experience. 5. When I listen to average or low-quality music, I feel annoyed and agitated. 6. When I feel bored, I play my favorite songs to bring some life and excitement.

Classical music isn't usually my thing, but I can appreciate it from time to time. If I'm on a meditation retreat or in specific spiritual settings, I'd listen to this music. I like the melody and the peaceful vibe. I grasp it and I agree.

Correct. But I stand by what I said. SD Green is generally more good-hearted than SD-Orange and other stages. And I'll repeat it: I'd rather be with good-hearted people than intelligent ones.

I grasp it. This is why most great songs belong to the negative-vibe category. But this isn’t surprising. Pain and sorrow possess a beauty and depth that joy and peace often don’t. That’s one reason I won’t completely eliminate painful music. I love beauty and depth, so I’m willing to experience pain and misery from time to time. It's a fun song and I enjoyed it. I don't comprehend.

I felt the positivity in that song. I like SD Green people because they tend to be good-hearted. I love intelligence but goodness eclipses intelligence. I'd rather be with good-hearted people than intelligent ones.

That music is indeed, cute. Yes, because your present painful emotional experience resonates with the painful music so it feels cathartic. That's the only time when listening to painful music is beneficial. But when it becomes a habit or routine, it does more harm than good.

The forum has been loading very slowly on my browser recently and I regularly encounter the errors below. I wonder whether it's just me or others also experience the same problems. This results in a technical negative user experience.

The issues vanished the next day or 2. A bit mysterious.

@Leo Gura said: Indeed. I wouldn't want it any other way. Knowing that this laptop in front of me is not only an illusion but also sprouts from my consciousness makes me feel joyful. I'm about to grab my cup of coffee and knowing that this beautiful cup is also mental, sprouting from my mind, makes me feel awed. I enjoyed my walk and run in the rain yesterday afternoon and throughout the experience, I held the thought that it all sprouted from my mind. This compounded the joy and love I felt. Nothing is cooler and more beautiful than the idea that reality, the universe, or the vicinity is imagination. It's not only profound; it's also magical.