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He do his own. Leo, you should put affiliate links to how you shave your head and beard. Thank you.

You animal!

He's promoting a high quality well rounded, multi use product. Can't do pickup with nasty nails. Okay, I need to take a break from this forum. Nightio.

@Leo Gura Hmm, Well. The affiliate link seems to be US based anyway. I will support you another way tomorrow.

@What Am I Lol, thought those ones are too pricy for my tastes I did throw a cheaper pair in my cart. Sorry Leo. But, if you want a quality pair, and aren't a cheapo barbarianino like me, Leo's look good.

I go to his blog for all my personal hygiene needs. 29 dollars for nail clippers? Are you mad?

@Spiritual Warfare Maybe... But, you can't really focus on a single voting point when thinking about who will win or lose. In reality, that is a consideration for many voters but... There is something bigger and more complex happening.

@Leo Gura No.

I do doubt this.

Elon, like Trump is actually just full of shit.

True.

The early tricklings of making a living from my life purpose

I don't really care for it personally.

I think it's nice.

@El Zapato I have only just begun. I am listening to the audiobook "Religion of Tomorrow" and reading his book "Finding Radical Wholeness". I actually think Finding Radical Wholeness is really useful for a lot of what we speak about on the forum especially the political section so far. It's cleared up a lot for me and dovetails with Leo's work nicely. I am about halfway through it. I have listened to a lot of his talks on Youtube years ago though.

Fun fact about me: I enjoy alcohol free beers. I don't like alcohol but I enjoy the taste and mouth feel of beer. Luckily, they sell many alcohol free beers at the grocery store. Also, I sobriety is really beautiful when you have a well adjusted psyche and purpose. I never had a problem with alcohol and I never really drank much. But, with Weed it was an addiction.

@Yimpa "That's what the kids are into now days"

@puporing I am glad you found something you resonate with on a deep level. I don't have the same sort of relationship with Leo as you do with Jesus. Leo is one of many world teachers. I study under many. Leo, Deepak Chopra, Lee Holden, Osho, and many others in a variety of fields and spiritual backgrounds. I am striving to take an integral approach to my spiritual work. I don't worship anyone.

We also... We don't know how man Christs their have been. Many could have lived and died without any notoriety. Some may be considered Toaist, sages, mystics. Some may be yogi's, some may be average folk.

@puporing The Myth of Jesus the Christ, isn't something I take literally. I am using the term, only as one of many terms I can use to describe the experience. Ken Wilber uses the term like this: ChatGPT Ken Wilber, a prominent philosopher known for his Integral Theory, approaches the concept of Christ Consciousness as part of a broader spiritual and developmental journey, moving beyond just religious interpretation into a more universal and inclusive understanding. Here’s a breakdown of how he explains it: Transpersonal Development Stage: Wilber places Christ Consciousness within the transpersonal stages of human development, where consciousness expands beyond personal ego to embrace universal love, compassion, and a deep awareness of interconnectedness. In his model, this aligns with "higher" stages like the Subtle, Causal, and Nondual levels, where one perceives the world as unified and interwoven with divine energy. Archetype of Compassion and Love: Wilber often describes Christ Consciousness as embodying archetypal qualities of love, compassion, and forgiveness. He suggests that Jesus’ message represents a higher consciousness that transcends individual ego, advocating for a life led by selfless love and unity with all beings. This consciousness is not exclusive to Christianity but is seen across spiritual traditions that aim for unity with the Divine. Nondual Awareness: Christ Consciousness, according to Wilber, aligns with a Nondual experience, where the boundaries between self and other dissolve. It’s a state of oneness or unity where one realizes they are not separate from the Divine or the universe. This parallels the mystical experiences described by saints, sages, and mystics who perceive God or the Divine within themselves and within all things. Integral Spirituality: Wilber’s approach encourages moving beyond traditional religious dogma to embrace a broader spirituality, where Christ Consciousness becomes a universal principle rather than a religious figure. In Integral Spirituality, he explains that this consciousness is attainable by anyone who advances through higher levels of awareness, regardless of their specific religious beliefs. In essence, for Wilber, Christ Consciousness is a transcendent state of being rooted in love, compassion, and unity—a state achievable through personal spiritual evolution. It represents a shift from a self-centered life to one of universal empathy and a sense of shared divinity with all.

@Spiritual Warfare Keep trolling and I will apply warning points.

Well, this is why doing philosophy and learning to think for ourselves is so hard, yet so potentially valuable.

You have a model of mythic literalism that I don’t ascribe to. When I refer to Christ Consciousness I am referring to an awakening into love, forgiveness and unity.

I just experienced my first white Jesus. Take care guys, happy working on your spiritual intelligences! Enjoy the ride 🥹.

Leo’s video on the social matrix just shows in part how deep everything we CAN think, is part of a social matrix. We aren’t as original as we’d like to think.