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Sounds good to me. As long as you stay focused and make progress, it's fine. The risk you're taking with your health is that you'll become more sensitive and therefore have to pay more attention.

The teaching here is that faith in God can lead to a direct revelation. Or in my case, the direct experience came first and later, through Christian teachings, I found a way to integrate this experience. Anointing with consecrated oil, applied like ointment to the crown of the head, is an ancient rite. The Hebrew word for "anointing" is maschach, hence the title "Messiah," which also means the anointed one. In Aramaic, it has two other meanings: "the appointed one" and "the consecrated one." It can also mean "the called one," "one who bears the light of God." The act of anointing is the transfer of divine powers to the person receiving this special anointing, and consequently, they became known as "the anointed of the Lord." In other words, through the act of anointing, the anointed one became a son of Yahweh. For example, David called King Saul "the anointed of the Lord," or "Yahweh's anointed," a Christ of God. - From the book "Let there be Light" by Rocco Errico

In short, Christianity offers clear teachings that make it possible to align one's life with God. It's not primarily about an intellectual understanding of reality, but rather about establishing a deep personal relationship with God in order to free oneself from the prison of the material world and enter the Kingdom of Heaven. What can generally be understood as a state of consciousness nevertheless has a much deeper, ineffable meaning.

How you don't realize you're making a fool of yourself here is truly beyond me. Some of us have actually studied and practiced Christianity for a decade or so, and you've been watching YouTube videos for a month now and think you know everything? I know, in your mind you're so superior to all of us that we simply don't understand compared to you. It's as if we are all deceiving ourselves, but thanks to your keen powers of contemplation, you see through everything. What would you say if I said: I've been watching philosophers on YouTube for a month now, and none of them understands Truth, so all philosophy is "inherently self-deception". You know, I'm almost certain I would come to this conclusion if I would spent a month watching philosophers on YouTube (the smartest ones ofc), but that says nothing about philosophy as a whole and I would not therefore demonize all philosophers. That's just your ego acting out..

Since you've made the effort, I'll reply again just to say that you still don't understand, at least from my perspective. And I believe that's because you yourself haven't yet found a way to overcome your ego. First, he does not distinguish between the reality of thoughts and feelings; both are part of the "dream". And further Eckhart doesn't say that you can change the voice in your head through the violent exercise of will. That would indeed be foolish. What he is saying is that through increasing awareness of your mind (or body), you can become so conscious that the voice in your head fades into the background, and then you can open yourself more and more to this present moment. As a result, the energetic structure you speak of gradually dissolves, and you become increasingly free. Where I think we agree is that it is not really possible for someone who has not experienced such a deep awakening as Eckhart to fully engage in this process. And don't worry, I'm not offended by your opinion. It just seems to me there's no point in writing to you, since you won't be persuaded by me anyway, and I can understand that. As I said at the beginning, I just wanted to clarify that, from my perspective, you're misinterpreting Eckhart's teachings. That wasn't directed at you, but at everyone.

The Bible was written by humans, and if you had lived in the Middle East 2,000 years ago, no one would have to explain it to you. And even today, thousands of years later, there are ways to understand it, and you still complain. The creation story isn't about the evolution of humans, but rather about creation from a meta-perspective; it's not to be understood literally. And the science you speak of did not even begin to exist when the Old Testament was written..

If you want to understand the true meaning of the creation story, I recommend the book: The Mysteries of Creation: The Genesis Story by Rocco A. Errico. Then you'll see that it doesn't contradict Darwin's theory of evolution. You just don't know how to read the Bible, but you're making fun of it. Isn't that childish?

Sharing sources doesn't change the fact that you position yourself as the sole authority on their interpretation. Providing sources is good, but the way you present them and reject opposing views makes you the final authority on the truth. That's exactly what you're doing in this topic..

Well, it is.. That's just what you make of it. An ego sees ego everywhere. Maybe for you.. I did that, hence my clarifications. Your work calls for you to be perceived as the sole authority. Of course, you won't admit that.

So you keep teaching, "You are God," but if you recognize that God expressed himself through Jesus too, that is devilry? Well, for most people, it's probably easier to recognize God in a person who has acted miraculously than in a dog. Idolatry in the Bible refers to the worship of the ego btw It's still all built around yourself, "NO ONE else shows you that". You force everyone to question everything so deeply, and then you say, "but no one else but me really understands it anyways." So if someone's teachings are corrupted by others, the fault isn't in the teaching itself. Then perhaps you simply don't understand the teachings of Jesus..

Wow, Leo, I expected more from you. That's a misleading and oversimplified account. Christianity does not worship Jesus as a mere human being but as the incarnate Son of God. So the worship of Jesus is not about his personality, but about recognizing him as the visibile expression of God: 'Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father' (John 14:9). This is why there is the teaching of the Trinity, which says that God exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit - three approaches in one divine essence which is God. That means worshipping Christ is not worshipping a seperate human, but much more worshiping God himself, who has revealed himself in Christ. And idolatry, as condemned in the Bibel, refers to the worship of created things in place of God. So if Jesus is trurly divine, which you're own teachings claim (you are God), then this worship is not idolatry but only a access to God, so that in the end you can realize that you yourself are Christ. The irony here is that what you've created around yourself is much closer to a personality cult...

I see, maybe I'll take one of your online courses in the future. My teacher moved away, and there's no one else near me. Looks to me like you have a good plan. I hope everything works out for you, brother. All the best!!

I didn't say that. Tolle says, “Let go of your ego and open yourself to the present moment.” That doesn’t seem so different to me. I think completely differently about the rest. I believe it's possible to leave the ego behind and live from a deeper level. That doesn't mean you can't use the ego when necessary. If you don't identify with the ego, then you're not suppressing an essential part of yourself by not paying so much attention to it anymore. Perhaps for some people the goal is complete peace and absolute freedom. I can tell you from my experience that this type of spirituality has given me exactly the opposite: happiness, clarity, peace, and freedom. If you want to expand your ego and become a super ego, that's fine with me. I think we have fundamentally different approaches to spirituality and won't be able to connect on that. That's why I'm ending our exchange here.

Of course, I understand your point, but from my perspective, it still doesn't hold water. First, you say Tolle's teachings are wrong because you know many people who use them as an escape and lack spiritual depth. Have you noticed that this is the case with all spiritual teachings, religions and also with psychedelics? Just because something is popular and attracts a lot of people who then misuse it doesn't mean it's wrong. Eckhart's message is that if you want to find complete inner peace, you must let go of your ego. Anyone who doesn't want to do that isn't wrong, they're simply dont want that or are not ready. You're right, Tolle places all the emphasis on inner freedom, the essence of true spirituality. Many spiritual masters have demonstratet that even under the most extreme external circumstances, one can maintain their inner peace. Of course, this is rare and unrealistic for most people, but again, it doesn't mean this is wrong. It's certainly true that Eckhart's teachings are limited to a certain extent; he, too, attempts to convey the unspeakable through his ego, because that's the only way he can speak to other egos. Of course, that can't be perfect, and it seems ridiculous to me that you expect that. Do you know anyone who has conveyed the Truth perfectly, without any distortions? The ego distorts things by their very nature, and even psychedelics, which aren't even human, distort the truth. So just because you've found some limitations in his teachings, does that mean what he teaches is fundamentally wrong? Eckhart's words aren't meant to become a law for you; they are merely a reference to a deeper truth. Look, even Leo comes to your rescue. That's because he fundamentally shares the same mindset as you, and that is: you have to survive as an ego in the material world. But that's self-help, not true spirituality, because for that, you would have to completely transcend your ego.

I practiced many different types of meditation intensively until I found the right one for me, and I recommend that you do the same. I've always practiced it for spiritual reasons; I think that's the only right reason to do it. There are better techniques for other purposes; meditation, in my opinion, is specifically intended for spiritual purposes.

Yes, if that part doesn't align with your beliefs, then leave it out and teach it as you see it. I don't think you have to be 100% behind the whole theory. And as you say, if someone asks you about it, be honest and authentic. I can definitely tell you that Qigong has truly enriched my life, and I've recommended it to many people around me. Also usually I prefer to learn online but with Qigong it was really important for me to learn it in person from a teacher. So I think maybe you should focus more on this aspect, like try to put together a group that meet with you every week and slowly build from there.

@Breakingthewall I'm honestly baffled that you're so offended by my use of the words "nonsense" and "joke." If you think that teachings like Eckhart's will lead you to use only certain words that hopefully won't offend anyone, and that you then have to be kind to everyone all the times, you are mistaken. Sometimes it takes a clear statement to expose an falsehood, and I take no pleasure whatsoever in that. I'd rather not have to do it at all. I really didn't mean to ridicule or humiliate you and neither did it make me angry what you said. Although it may seem that way, it wasn't meant personally. In German we have a saying that goes: "Wer im Glashaus sitzt sollte nicht mit Steinen werfen", which means: Whoever sits in a glass house should not throw stones.

I took a three-month Qi Gong course myself two years ago, and it was extremely helpful from a practical perspective, even though I didn't learn much about the theoretical aspects there. I still laugh about the fact that I didn't even really know how to stand properly before. And the practical things I learned are still so present in everything I do. For example, I'm currently taking tango lessons, and I notice how the things I learned in Qi Gong are helping me to dance more smoothly. Perhaps you should focus more on teaching the practical aspects of Qi Gong in a class. If I remember correctly, no one in my class was really interested in the theory. But we were fascinated by the practical effects on our everyday lives. And of course, it's good to know the theory so you can give qualified answers when questions arise, but I think most people don't want to hear about emotions in organs if they don't know what it's for. Hope this helps a little..

I only responded because I felt it was my responsibility to correct your nonsense, and now my work is done. I have no interest in arguing about something like this; it's just another projection on your part. He literally has a book that explains the process in detail: Practicing the Power of Now: Essential Teachings, Meditations, and Exercises from the Power of Now. There are also many YouTube videos that are very practical..

He also says that this happens very rarely and before that he suffered from severe depression for most of his life. Great projections brother. This was about you, like I said, I find it funny.

He often says this to people who are suffering greatly at the moment and are looking for immediate relief. Are you suggesting that it's better to remain entirely in the ego and continue to suffer like this? It's not his whole teaching.. when you talk to as many different people as Eckhart, it is easy to take things out of context and present them in a simplified way. This is literally what Tolle calls dissolving the pain body. And he often states that this is a long and intense process for most people. You claim to be so serious, but what you write here seems like a joke to me.

If you had read my post carefully, you would have seen that it was an example. You're doing it again. Personally I made great progress with Eckhart's teachings, especially at the beginning of my journey. And later, I had awakenings just from listening to him. How do you know his teachings don't work? His understanding of the ego's "mental matrix" is quite sophisticated for his approach, at least I think so.

Lol, that's literally the worst straw man I've ever heard about Eckhart's teachings. It's like you would say: Leo says, "Take psychedelics, preferably 5-Meo up your ass, and then you'll become God and all your problems will be solved forever."

This is solid stuff brother, I like it!! It has a nice groove and a chilled vibe. I would definitely listen to more from you.

An absolute masterpiece of Truth music, unfortunately for you guys the lyrics are in German. So, are we all here? Great Then let's all take a look at each other We'll start on three Three Good morning, mankind, he calls himself the captain He's come to rap riddles for you Riddle one: who are you? Have you figured it out yet? Whoever knows the answer raises their hand now Here, here, me, me Wrong, my friend (ooh) It seems you missed the best subject Namely: Self-study or egoology Subject of your own private academy So catch up, get undressed, back straight, head up Get your notebook out, I'll dictate the Brockhaus to you Are you ready? Then it starts, take off your skirt Because if you tear your ass open, I'll pull the stick out of there Because it's 1-2, ding-dong, super duper questions fred He asks you laser questions, has a suit with the letter F on it And a small backpack full of questions questions questions Questions questions questions questions questions questions questions questions questions And he asks you them until your bladder bursts His name is existence, he's probably having fun Because without fun even asking isn't fun It has to be fun for him, otherwise it's no fun So this song doesn't make any sense at all No fun without fun? Where's the logic in that? So, if you come with questions and want an answer Then please remain serious while you ask So away from the fun and back to the point Who am I, what are you, is there a master, is there a dog Is the search for the reason unhealthy for the brain? Or why do so many people here take it for granted There are no puzzles, go back to your job You are what you do, so don't act as if There is still something to find out about us Presumptuous and childish, go out and live The only realization of man is called a career And so we withdraw from the puzzle affair And don't allow ourselves to be our own boss We allow ourselves to be dominated by games determined by others Like studies, jobs, children, houses, movies and TV quizzes What has to be done, has to be done, because it is what it is Well then run around, shop, watch TV, drink wine Pull the blanket over your head and start screaming quietly The captain wishes you a pleasant trip At his next picnic he will take you hostage And then he will get you fit and empty your glass And then he will pump it full of spring water fun Yes, so pure and so clear and so fresh and so fine He pours in the crème de la crème of frequency What? Oh how crazy, oh my God, what is that? A strange freak tells me something about fun So, thoroughly examined: does his sleeve have an ace in the hole Or is the metaphorical barrel That you're opening here like a party without a guest As pointless and shallow as a house without a roof Don't tell me anything about existence, don't tell me anything about fun And don't fill my glass with it Don't give yourself the authority to tell people so unashamedly and bluntly Ball flat, heart open, I want to torture you with love He brings us love, quickly shoot him Now we'll dance our worries out of our collars together And then we run out into the street and we scream our questions Full throttle into the garden and endure That the neighbors have no sense of humor for questions And never ever despair, even if we have scars If we never complained, this shit would get to me up to my neck too If we still had every one of you freaks On our two naked, modest and much too small colorful children's shoulders And will plague you until we die with thousands and thousands armies of unsolved existential questions Ding ding ding (round two, may the better question win) For example: why at all? And why? And what for? Why all this, am I warm, am you cold? Am I stupid, are you clever, am I bad, am I well? Do we know far too much or do we not know enough? I only know one thing, and I know that you know it too Education is memory that mostly revolves around itself Intelligence has nothing to do with memory Was that called hen or chicken in 1930? Or emperor or king, farmer or maid? Or country, republic, monarchy or state? I really don't want to say anything against factual knowledge? But we have to expand and venture into other areas Because 90 percent of school work Is learning by heart without inner reinforcement The things we need like courage, intuition Fear management and communication Breathing techniques and muscle relaxation Why isn't that a subject, these things would be worthwhile Attention, attention, class Now that we've all taken a look at ourselves Let's take a deep breath through the same and shout three times Hurrah, I'm a happy Homo Sapiens Hurrah, I'm a happy Homo Sapiens And if you start telling me now You would lack realism in this stuff Then unfortunately I can't react in any other way than with laughter Because reality is not fixed, reality is created By you and by me and by us and by everyone We throw away the know-it-all and do the fallen Try this life of ours for once Let go and affirm the shit positively And we don't always blame others Stop cursing ourselves and practice patience Let's all get over the shit with failure and guilt It feels like: we are overfilled with values Let's empty our heads and start again from scratch Throw our old life off our shoulders Let's accept what we are and find ourselves anew Let's unite with everything, separate the wheat from the chaff Become everyone's student, our own master Let's relax completely for once and awaken our Ghosts And once they're awake in the welcome club Once we've awakened them, we'll never get enough Yes, then we'll relax, because we know we've got time Because together with the dudes, the journey isn't far anymore And then we'll ask each other questions until we puke And stare out of newborn baby eyes We'll do it until it has an effect Until our cramps are released and our sick bodies heal And our spirits, freed from suffering, spread themselves unashamedly around the room And hand out freshly brewed coffee and a free cookie Oh, thank you! Sugar, milk? Er, both. No problem And then we'll stroke each other's brains tenderly and Finally offer our devils a friendly face and How can they be released into a ball of light? We'll create this together, don't be afraid either And put your finger in the wound! Cock on the table Heart on the tongue, the cards are shuffled We can play pride and honor for another hundred years You started it, no you, let's start a war So we're not getting anywhere, every child knows that It's time for harmony, my friend, otherwise we'll die blind Celebrate the shit, too, as weird as it sounds And just dance to every song that swings And applaud every thing that's alive That stands in the corners, apparently lifeless and motionless Because everything you see is permeated by life It's the same life that planets float through It's the same life in uncles as in aunts It's the same life in a street hydrant The same life swings in water as in bread And the same life lives in joy as in need The same life rages in white and in red And in ice and in shit and in duty and prohibition And it's the same life in life as in death In zero as the One as in the shadow and in the light Incidentally, the solution to the riddle is