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@Nahm How do you define self actualization? I thought it meant to make actual yourself, Is self actualization not simply reaching your highest potential as a human being? Whichever that means to you personally? It's not the same for me as enlightenment or liberation , or some non-dual no self realization. Not the same as self realization.

So would you say you are wondering without aim?

Also, you have more than one ego, so becoming aware of that and unifying them is important to avoid self deception, corruption, abuse, lying, confusion, bad habits, cheating, lack of self trust, etc

It sounds like your intuition is moving you towards this exact thing. The guilt is a feedback mechanism to move you toward living a high quality life. So listen to it, but don't feed into it in a toxic way. There is really nothing you HAVE to do. But, maybe using your privilege to lift others up through your creativity over the next 20 30 years and building a powerful vision for yourself, and working hard on that every day is worthwhile. Remember too, if you aren't making mistakes you aren't trying.

I think you can create a pretty robust definition and application of the term ego... On some level it's just your accumulated transference, memories habits etc So, some things are negative, trivial or pathological/ neurotic or devilish and other aspects are important for survival. Others are positive. Then Ego is just the false self, which you can't full get rid of... You want to use the spiritual insights of no self imo, to develop a healthier, selfless, loving ego. Ego is here to stay imo. Just, what quality of ego is it? As long as you want to be a human, your ego will be here.

Take it easy, but take it Yeah, I haven't found like my ideal therapist... but just being able to rant and talk to people helps. Nice to talk to someone who you don't have a relationship with.

Okay, I will assume he means in the social sphere and social matrix or your habits, actions, relationships, the type of media, industry, health of people and planet etc Or, he is talking about something else or a delusion Idk

What do you mean open mindedness will change physical reality?

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@FlyingLotus Very nice! I could have used the integration advice 2 years ago. I think this is probably useful here too I was contemplating Proper use, vs miss use and abuse and will share that list/ contemplation here in a week or so.

@Leo Gura You mean how you contextualize physical reality. Not me changing the way i see it, and it changing actually. Same same, but different right... Or, how you contextualize reality at all. Seeing past it's physical appearance as Mind. Or, would it be if I change my world views, how I interact with the world changes thus changing physical reality. So, these views have an impact on reality. I feel like these types of statements... my world view will change physical reality open people up to wishful woo woo thinking that is impractical and misleading. So, what do you actually mean and can you provide an example?

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He's pretty awake ahah He has been through so much 5meo and weed really helped him mello out I really like his humility at this stage of his life

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My opinion is, consensual sex is Good. People have so much toxic shame around sex so many metaphysical claims around sex So many moral claims around sex So many idealogical identities around sex So many stories around sex So many fears around sex So many hidden desires around sex people have Wow, humanity. What a knot you find yourself in. Maybe when you wake up... You will realize it was all in your mind the whole time and that was the only sin. And, what good does it do us? These stories and ideologies? Of what a touch means. It's fricken love We live in a culture where sexual images in movies are banned But blood, gore and killing of one another is okay to share Is there really something so special about genitals other than in your imagination? Everyone has one. Boundaries and consent matter. But a good feeling touch is just that. What a complicated thing.

Thank you! I think stopping smoking weed, and accepting and embracing what is helped. As well as working through some of the fears and shadows I was really stuck on for a few months. Seems like not smoking weed, meditating 20 minute in the morning and at night in addition to my Qigong and journaling really helped me. So glad to be meditating in the way I used to once more. It's a journey.

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Lol, that was one of my biggest obstacles. "Life can't feel good. I can't trust people. Life is suffering" and how I love my suffering. It feels scary, but less and less am I suffering. It's like entering a whole new world. Biggest thing for me right now though, is trusting myself and forgiving myself for past mistakes. Then just being okay with what is. The ego loves it's suffering Also, if you have suffered for a long time safety and trust feel threatening for many reasons, one being homeostasis.

It could be a form of meditation. Each meditation technique reaps different results. 30 days of marathon seems unhealthy though tbh. Isn't there a book on Leo's booklist about running meditation?

Would you believe they are illegal to keep people safe? I think psychedelics are great, but easily misused. Even with spiritual intent, there are dangers.

Yeah, I think reality is just the appearances. It's all pretend. Absolute relativity. Yet, there are rules here. And I don't really know.

It depends. I think reading a wide variety of books is important for building a larger map of reality. However, you can also decide to dive deep and study one subject, like what is aligned with your life purpose. So for me I read a lot about personal finance, cognitive behavioural type things, relationships, fears, business, marketing, human nature etc. But, now I am focusing on Qigong, breathwork, posture, yoga, meditation, journaling I am focusing on those for the courses I am designing. I will share a great Vernon Howard story later, maybe monday. However, for me personally I realize that life is so complex and there are so many areas of my psyche, systems for living, models of reality, spirituality, business, finances etc that I need to read wisely the right books. Really, what you read is up to you. I do think reading complimentary books is really important. Taking risks to read books you don't feel naturally drawn to is important to because you may discover new things. Really, reading should be a fun exploration of reality. Your reading can be done in different ways and for different reasons. Because, it's so easy to think you know, when you really don't. Any area of your life you are struggling in? Book.