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I have been looking into a course called Finders by Dr. Jeffrey A Martin. He conducted a major international study on exploring “persistent non-symbolic experience” encompassing enlightenment, non duality and unitive consciousness. Dr. Martin’s research revealed that any one technique doesn’t work for all people. He recommends trying different techniques until you find the one that works for you. Peter Ralston and Tolle may be genetic freaks, but that doesn’t mean their technique will work for you. If Ralston’s technique doesn’t work for you then don’t waste time. Find something else. Also some of us need deconditioning, like trauma therapy, because the trauma blocks you from growing spiritually – psychology and spiritual growth are connected. You can’t separate them. You can meditate all you want and it won’t help you. It is just a waste of time. I have been meditating for 20 years. The Finders by Dr. Jeffery A Martin. Another book I have just begun to read is “Consciousness and the Unbound Body” by Judith Blackstone. She goes into the connection between Trauma and awakening.

Mersheimer came up with some fascinating facts. He said that the Shah of Iran was interested in developing nuclear weapons and at the time Netanyahu thought that it was a good idea. He further speculated that if the son of the Shah of Iran was reinstated, he would probably develop nuclear weapons because it makes sense strategically. It shows that the whole nuclear weapons thing is a big red herring. Here is a summary from chatgpt: "Yes, it's true that the Shah of Iran showed significant interest in nuclear technology during his reign in the 1970s, and it's also true that there were discussions in Israel, including from figures like Benjamin Netanyahu, that seemed to support Iran’s nuclear ambitions—at the time—when Iran and Israel were allies."

Iran doesn't want war. They have been bending over backwards to avoid it.

I stopped listening to that professor when he said that America is going to invade Iran. Click bate.

Towards the end (42.30) he says that the US will invade Iran. There is no way that’s going to happen. The US couldn’t even subdue Afghanistan after 20 years and is deeply in debt. Trump has already pulled back and says he is not seeking regime change. He is right in the first half. Workers had a higher standard of living before the manufacturing was transferred to China making the globalists trillionaires thanks to labor arbitrage. That is the impulse behind the creation of MAGA – people started noticing that their politicians aren’t listening to anything they say anymore and people can no longer afford to have children. So who is the government serving? It’s not the people. It’s the controllers of financial capital.

That actually came from the World War II generation. The justifications came from the Truman administration. I don't know if the boomers really bought it. Also, 70 scientists at the Manhattan Project opposed its use and signed the Szilard Petition asking Truman to consider other alternatives.

This forum attracts people who are stuck in their heads (including me). If you are a Christian then you love and forgive. The theology is fairly useless. “Enlightenment” also turns into another concept. Blah Blah Blah.

Kundalini after Dark, on zoom, talks alot about working with the energy. I am listening to it now. https://www.brentspirit.com/afterdark

Professor Jeffrey Sachs speaks on the US Iran War

That's your mental model of the world. The energy is real but there is also the interpretation of the energy that creates suffering. Also, I am not saying that it is easy as just being clever and poof the suffering goes away.

Sex was never meant to lead to happiness. I know a neo tantra guru who is miserable. He is just entangling himself in other peoples bad karma for temporary pleasure. It doesn’t work. And you have all the legions of gurus who take advantage of their female followers, including Sadhguru. They are all fakes and will lead you astray. The Swamis of Ramakrishna mission take celibacy seriously.

A video with some interesting points: When asked that previously they were running against endless wars, JD Vance said that the difference is that now we have a smart president and all the other presidents were dumb. Both Marco Rubio and JD Vance when asked directly said “no, we are not at war with Iran” after a direct attack on Iran. The head of the US counter terrorism is a 22 years old, whose recent work experience is landscaping and a grocery clerk. What can go wrong? We are led by geniuses! What a clown show.

A three-legged dog is happy. It’s our symbol producing mind that traps us in thought. Developing a victim identity is absolutely deadly. It’s better to assume full responsibility for everything that happens to you, whether it is metaphysically true or not.

Here is a view from a swami of the Ramakrishna Math. “Much nonsense is written and spoken nowadays about love-relations between members of family being Divine. Nothing of the kind. To all intents and purposes they are all Maya, that is to say, they all bind and lead astray, and do not confer spiritual freedom. Hence it is clear that a householder’s spiritual path in not strewn with roses. He cannot easily overcome the charm of his domestic emotions. These prove a great hindrance. They make him forget God. Then there is the question of Brahmacharya (continence). It is absolutely necessary to practice continence in order to progress spiritually.” Spiritual Practice by Swami Ashokananda

Of course the bully wants superior power. That's why he is a bully in the first place. If there was equality he would have to behave himself. That's why Bismark believed balance of power was the key to peace.

Iran was following the agreement they made with Obama. International agencies verified that. Trump tore up the agreement. He fooled alot of people (including me) by adopting the peace rhetoric. Obviously Iran can't trust America now. Negotiation isnt possible.

Half of MAGA loves Israel. Half of MAGA hates Israel.

Keep in mind that the same power that dropped a mega bomb on Iran has unleashed thugs wearing masks to cruely terrorize minimum wage workers all over America. Evil has a characteristic stench that cannot be contained or localized. Ali Khamenei has also already announced his successor. He is not afraid of death. It has been reported that Trump is terrified of death. (see video below). I submit this as evidence of who is confident that they have lived a righteous life.

There is no proof that Iran even wants a nuclear bomb. The reason for the war is that Israel and the neocons want regime change. That’s right, another regime change boondoggle like Iraq and Afghanistan (the US finally kicked out after 20 years and trillions of dollars). It was Netanyahoo who lied about Iraq having weapons of mass destruction. The neocons and Israeli lobby get what they want despite unlimited losses and a long history of failure. They are exempt from accountability. It was the Iran quagmire that made Jimmy Carter a one term president. Getting the US involved in another foolish regime change fantasy is not “America first” by any stretch of the imagination. Netanyahu’s 2002 testimony to Congress urging us to invade Iraq based on lies. https://x.com/i/status/1933236550286127307 Huckster Netanyahu pushing regime change in Iran https://x.com/i/status/1712273753822974209

America is a materialistic culture, so a particular costume and mannerism is necessary to market a spiritual fanstasy and sell another belief system.

Trump sold himself as the peace candidate. But now it is obvious that it was all a lie. The neocons win no matter who is in charge. War in unpredictable and if an Iran quagmire brings down Trump like it brought down Carter, it will be worth it.

Vance Boelter preaching the gospel of christ.

This is an interesting analysis.