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@Leo Gura Yeah, but the guys needs to take a first step. These numbers can offer him more local resources.

I would start with small steps like calling 988 or whatever number is relevant in your area. Get the help you need.

Part of the problem we face when we feel down is our mind creates imaginary obstacles. You can use apps like better help or others, you can look into free group therapy sessions. You can do things at the same time. Find some kind of low stress job, while doing therapy a couple times a week. You would be amazed simply how much YOU deciding to take proactive steps for your situation is healing. Like: 1. Making a plan 2. Finding therapy groups or affordable therapy 3. Putting debt Into a debt repayment calculator 4. Doing some compassionate journaling 5. Getting enough sleep regularly, eating well, self compassion, Studies show that simply deciding and booking a therapy session is healing. You can find cheap or free ones to start. You can even use ChatGPT or similar. Debt can be really stressful, but it’s something that can feel a lot better when you face it with a plan and accept its reality. Give it time. Make small consistent efforts.

@Tristan12 I found psychedelics helped as part of a larger system. Therapy, Qigong, journaling, self help books, environment, audiobooks, relationships, job changes, etc

@integral You are given this chance to create something.

@Tristan12 I fell into the trap of thinking psychedelics would heal me years ago. But, they don't. They can show you glimpses of peace, wellbeing, trust, etc which can act as guideposts. There is not magic pill here. We need to focus on holistic solutions, systems, and slow painful progress over years and decades of work. That being said, you can start seeing results sooner than later. This is going to take the right set of tools. Don't rely on these substances alone. You got this. Take a long term approach.

Just survived a little ego backlash. I move to often to have such a large phsyical book Library. I am switching to a Kobo Sage.

Ive been burned by these things. I’d be careful. Do you have 10k to potentially lose? It can be worth researching other companies, courses, offerings, reaching out to their students, etc. I’m now very wary of these types of courses. Not that the information or coaching is bad, but the marketing to get you in the door. I don’t know you, the program or your industry/ target market. Watch Leo’s video on how to not get scammed and screwed. Have you had any paying clients at all before?

Honestly, I’m dealing with some black pill stuff atm.

@Jowblob Interesting. I find breathwork to be pretty powerful though, so I am not sure yet. There are a lot of techqniues out there.

Do it all

Does it really? Or, are you referring to the entire 8 branches of Yoga. Does yoga make you face hard truths? What about Yoga is making you walk the talk that extremely difficult psychedelic trip doesn't also? Both tools and techniques can be extremely challenging. How, does Yoga make someone "walk their talk?".

I actually bet that is false. Do some yoga, or meditate and feel the effects. Then, go to work or speak to your parents, or whatever. I guarantee your state will change and this idea they are permanent is a fantasy. Really, though... It's a development of a system of spiritual techniques and maturity that creates change.

Well, your brain is full of chemicals. And, many chemicals aren't psychedelic or psychoactive at all. Essentially, from a chemical perspective you are simply altering chemicals in the brain through Kyra Yoga. In terms of accessing higher/ altered states of consciousness Leo has decided that psychedelics are his preferred spiritual tool. Psychedelics have been used for thousands of years as spiritual tools. Just like Yoga, meditation, Qigong, etc... There isn't just one type of tool that is the correct spiritual tool. Notice as well there is clear distinctions in the types of chemical ingested. Different chemicals can be psychedelic, Opiate, dissociative etc. Yet, there are specific psychedelic compounds which offer very reliable and powerful spiritual experiences. Just like not all breathing is the same, not all posture is the same, not all movement is the same, etc not all compounds are the same.

@Javfly33 Meth isn’t a psychedelic 😵‍💫

Wherever you are today. Keep going.

@Natasha Tori Maru I do my best, fail as I do.

@Natasha Tori Maru Interesting perspective. We are one, that is for sure. A direct insight into that oneness I find tends to increase the desire to develop the respect for oneself and other. This is part of the reason I made the post.

@Yimpa Yeah, I don't want you to leave. I think, I should have communicated better. I interpreted the post as trolly, but, if you didn't mean it that way I am sorry. @Natasha Tori Maru Interesting perspective. We are one, that is for sure. A direct insight into that oneness I find tends to increase the desire to develop the respect for oneself and other. This is part of the reason I made the post.

@Yimpa Okay, my apologies.

@Princess Arabia Thanks for clarifying because I thought you meant reply to every comment as well. What you say makes sense. Interesting to consider. I have to think about that.

I personally use it often. I watched the video until just after the Ad. It’s pretty logical up to that point. If it starts to break down because you purposely distort it, that is interesting but doesn’t to me mean it’s stupid or not useful. It offers lots of nuance naturally. It clearly offered plenty of nuance from the beginning. Guiding Alex to decide for himself. But, if you force it into limitations and then complain of inconsistency ignoring its offered nuance, recognition of ethical complexities, and it’s contextual awareness demonstrated early on… that’s not really fault of the AI. That’s on you. It’s far more accurate than a person. It’s also not meant to think for you.

This is a question I want to ask everyone here, Mods, users, Leo, Myself. I mean, if it’s a personal development forum what are we doing here? Where are we headed? I think as Mods we can do better respecting each other as mods, and mods to users. I say this because I see it, have felt it in the past in conflict with mods, users, etc and my own shortcomings in these areas. Ideally, this forum and its regulars grow to a level of maturity and consciousness this place reflects the work and purpose of personal development, spiritual work. We come here saying we are interested in these subjects. But, are we blossoming? Can we smell the sweet nectar of Wisdom amongst us?