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Does this still affect you tangibly? Culturally or the way you live your life?

I can definitely empathize with you. I'm of Lebanese descent, and so I have a lot of religious fundamentalism in my family. I also go to a College with a heavy Muslim population, and they are certainly insufferable. I try to have my own worldview, but it seems that Muslims are the only group that have no issue not respecting sensitivities and differences, and will have no problem telling that your, or other religions views, are just incorrect that their religion from their specific sect is the only correct view. They have no issue with saying that the other religions are going to burn in hell. Muslims as well seem to be the only group which refuses to self-reflect and find flaws in their culture and worldview. I think Israel-Palestine is the best example for this, as they seek to destroy the only well functioning democracy in the middle east, while the other Arab countries are no where near as successful as Israel.

Hi everyone! So recently I downloaded this app on my iPhone called ‘Clear Space: Reduce Screen Time’. The reason why is that ever since high school, I’ve always had an issue with compulsively using my iPhone in bed, watching videos when I know I have to wake up early. Almost every day in High School, I would wake up super groggy and tired, because I had spent the prior night watching YouTube on my phone late into the night. I would each day tell myself “never again”, and “no more”. Only to repeat the action the following night. During High School, I was also behind on my assignments and doing everything last minute. That was because when I would get home, I would feel this compulsive urge to either play computer games or watch YouTube. I might begin working, but the urge would overwhelm me, and I would give in. Then, I would not begin working on my assignments until late until the evening, late into the night. Waking up tired and groggy almost every day also meant I was frequently late to school, often skipping breakfast. Just a week ago, I was up on my phone at 2:00am watching YouTube shorts, and that’s when I’ve realized: enough . I blocked out YouTube with the clear space app, and I blocked out distracting websites on my Computer with a downloadable program called ‘Cold Turkey’. The results are good, as this is the first week of my life since Middle School I have not watched a single YouTube video. But the cravings and compulsive urges are definitely there. I have opened the YouTube app on my phone, and tried to open it on my computer, numerous times this day alone, only to be told by my blocking apps that I blocked these websites. It’s not just YouTube. I’m also feeling a compulsive and strong urge to consume sugar. I’m trying to cancel sugar, but the cravings are really strong.

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In my personal no-YouTube rule. I actually do make an exception for Actualized.org. But the rule is that I can only watch it through the main website, or by listening to the podcasts. Because the episodes are so long, I don’t have an issue with compulsively watching it for short term and quick pleasure.

As much as I oppose the death penalty, its great to see a Socialist country still upholding socialist/proletarian values and holding the rich accountable for there crimes. Whereas in Capitalist America we elect such people as President at most, or at least just excuse them for their crimes.

Which is really sad because such a leader could be really competent and smart. But the primitive monkey brained mouth breathing audience only understands strength and power, that's what they respect.

Absolutely yes, but be careful about worshipping Gurus. This is precisely how personality cults and religions form, and is completely antithetical to becoming more conscious.

A while ago I posted this: A while ago I posted this: I'm a student at a University, one that I regret going as it was not my top choice at all. I figured it was okay because "it was all going to be over soon", as I'm transferring as a Junior, meaning I have this year, than next, and what's the problem? Well it turns out that when I transferred from Community College, I more likely transferred in as a Sophomore, or even as a Freshman. Only half of all of my Community College credits transferred into this new school, which is devastating because it took me three years to complete Community College instead of the normal two. I'm majoring in a B.S. in Physics, and in Community College, I took Physics I and Physics II. Neither Physics courses transferred as they were not "Calculus based physics courses". I'm only now taking Physics I. I could have taken it last semester, but they required for me to go through a "virtual advising appointment", and did not allow me to register for courses until I did this appointment, and the time slot was only late into the month after everyone else already did theirs. So by the time it was my turn, all the Physics courses were taken. I only took a Precalculus course in Community College because I at the time did not know at all what I wanted to major in, and so i didn't take Calculus courses. I emailed my professor about realistically, how much time do I have left in this college, and he wrote my back that realistically it will take until Spring 2027 until I'm finally able to finish this stupid B.S. . *realistically Spring or Fall 2026, as the professor did not factor in me taking summer classes. I'm so unbelievably frustrated as it seems that nothing academic wise is going my way. I wanted to get into another University, I got into this one instead. I want to pass my exams, I'm flunking each one again. I wanted to get a good SAT score, I get less than a thousand again. I want good grades, but finished with a D grade in my required CHEM 101 class. I wanted to have to spend on this and next year at this college, it's going to take my until Spring 2027. It seems that nothing in college is going my way and I'm extremely frustrated. I'm not just frustrated academically, but also romantically and intimately. I'm 21 years old, meaning I'm going to be older than most of the students here. I don't want to be creepy and hit on younger students. "So why don't you branch outside of your college?" Thats not an option, as my University is a commuter school. The school is an island surrounded by highways, meaning that there is no college bar or town. This school as well has no social life and is completely dead on the weekends, as its a commuter school where everyone drives home on the weekends. And! I tried looking for internships and research opportunities, but I was so busy with school work that i kept postponing it. I just missed the deadline and now I have to wait for next year to do undergraduate research and internships. I also found this neat article: https://apnews.com/article/bachelor-degree-community-college-transfer-credits-cec0154f260c130fbbfcb593de77e4da If you are a High Schooler reading this, please do not go to Community College. You will lose most of your credits upon transferring and it will take you longer to graduate. If you truly have to go to Community College, please stay only for one year and then GTFO.

Agree with this thread 100%

All evidence shows the reverse opposite, as its people in less developed Nations who produce the most children

Hey everyone! This thread just reminded me of this excellent video series on Conservatism, its origins, and its relations to Fascism.

@Leo Gura You don't want to have children, don't you feel as if you're missing out? Isn't raising children the happiest thing one can experience? Plus, Jordan Peterson says the wanting and not wanting children is the clear distinction between a mature and immature person.

@Leo Gura In regards to sex, if it’s so low conscious, then why are there tantric gurus, such as Osho, who teach indulging in sex consciously? Osho literally wrote a book called, “From sex to superconsciousness”. Further more, why does the GREEN value system, promote openers towards sex and love? If this is the case, then why does every generic normie get involved in relationships? If it’s so mainstream, then surely it has to be rather low consciousness. If I’m having a hard time forming a serious intimate relationship, does that mean there’s something wrong with me or that I’m low in consciousness?

Does this also apply to intimate relationships? Is falling in love with a boy/girlfriend and getting married with them as well a “low-consciousness” activity that we’re biologically programmed to want to do?

What do you mean by TRUE Christian? Mystics like Meister Eckhart?

Who IS truly observing the traditions of Islam?

Are you referring to this book? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Course_in_Miracles

Nauseating to look at.

I have achieved some things in my life, but my mind tells me that it’s never enough, or that I could have done better. Osho also claims that all achievement is a projection of the ego.

Confidence without evidence is delusion. You don’t become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undeniable proof that you are who you say you are. Give yourself so much goddamn proof that you are the version of yourself want to be, and you’ll become them. Outwork your self doubt. -Alex Hormozi This quote was interesting to me because I remember from Leo's Inside The Mind Of Trump blog, where he says that the ego always feels incomplete, so it's always in the business of manipulating reality in order achieve material acquisitions, all in an attempt to feel complete, which never works. I ask this because for the longest time, I've suffered with crippling anxiety and self-esteem issues. I'm deeply insecure about myself, and specifically about my academic failures.

Prophet Leo revealing a revelation from God to punish acts of apostasy with death.

I come from a Muslim background (I’m an ex-Muslim), and we’re taught that the Kafir (disbelievers) and the shirk (polytheistic idol worshipers) go to jahannam (hell) after death unless they bear witness that Muhammad was God’s messenger and that there is no God but God. Apparently the Catholics believe the exact same thing is going to happen to the Muslims?