SamueLSD

Were you on a psychedelic, or did this occur randomly

Big mistake... if you ever try psychedelics again, I would say slowly build up to the larger doses, it really pays off. And never try to think yourself out of a situation while on psychedelics, they tend to skew your thoughts , Intuition is your ally .

Simple: You forget things! It is so useful to be able to look back on where you were a few days, weeks, even years ago. It also helps you get a sense of progress / development over time. Many thoughts come and go, and instead of trying to remember the good ones, write them down! I'm pretty sure Leo has a video about this.

What do you mean?

Never quit self inquiry! If by isness you mean consciousness, then you are correct! You can not just think " I am the universe experiencing itself as a human being " and expect to be enlightened, you have to EXPERIENCE it, NOT think it! ( Although thinking with obviously lead you to the realisations that will eventually get you there ) This will take years of effort, so keep trying.