Terell Kirby

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  1. I agree, it may not be totally on you...but there were moment of selfishness that refuse to be brought to light. This all happens through projection of course. You are unique in this, you must have a very healthy internal state. Sometimes this is so, but is it possible to appreciate/love them for what they taught us? Yes, it is love...but a low form. Ego wants love to serve it, and it alone. A higher love is to be one of service, even if that means gracefully ending things with no resentment or attachments.
  2. So true, it takes tremendous courage to bring these kinds of insights to common folk.
  3. Haha this is funny, but it sounds bias. One thing that really sucks about Trump's administration is that the President was so damn polarizing (for both the left and the right), that people would much rather prefer to focus on either worshipping or trashing him, rather than to talk bipartisan policy / systemic changes.
  4. Beautiful <3 This! You are spot on, being self-less and forgiving towards our ex is the last thing we want to do after breakup. Nonetheless, the more self-less we are, the quicker we heal. Like age old adage says; holding a grudge is like drinking poison, and expecting the other to die. </3
  5. Hmm..I see. Would a more progressive approach be something along the lines of not only gradually removing troops, but also some kind initiative in place that helps Afghans rise up the spiral / level of cognitive development? Maybe safety nets for women? Of course Republicans would never let something like this happen lol.
  6. @Leo Gura That's fair. And yes, his straw-manning of the infinite nature of consciousness was quite cringe-worthy. But this stuff is complicated, and takes time to fully realize. Both of you gents did a wonderful job! Looking forward to pt2.
  7. I see...and I agree! I totally give Curt credit for keeping his mind open whilst being challenged on his metaphysics. Let's just say Leo knows how to ask all the right questions . I wouldn't call it pushing buttons, but he does a great job anticipating materialist counterpoints, specifically related to proof and evidence of Truth.
  8. That's also relative to one's interpretation. I'm not criticizing you here, you are entitled to feel this way about his ideas.
  9. Haha, yea that moment in the podcast was what I was exactly referring to lol.
  10. @Dryas It's definitely understandable, I don't know if I would call it good in all cases, especially if it's rooted in closed mindedness. This, of course, is not the case with Curt. There's value in being skeptical about our skepticism. Leo is an intense person, and hits you with insights in a very raw way. Most folks would crumble and not be able to withstand it; I do give Curt credit for hanging in there, even if he offered up some push back here and there.
  11. @Tim R Yes, he was definitely open minded. Not refuting that, but there were moments of triggering or at least some form of skepticism when it came to hard points on God-realization. For example, Curt was really persistent in denying the infinite nature of consciousness during the first half of the podcast. He'd even cut Leo off mid-explanation saying "I get it"..in an irritated tone. I do think he opened up a bit as the discussion went on, but it didn't start that way. Curt wasn't completely shut off from Truth, I'm just pointing to how uncomfortable it can be..even for the most open minded among us.
  12. Hmm...I would say one's thoughts on Leo's delivery is subjective. You may think he's confrontative, others (like me) may find it authentic. Agreed, but it's really easy to confuse what you call blind faith with true open-mindedness. The ego can trick us in this way, especially if it's deep in materialism.
  13. @Frenk I agree. Curt was able to maintain an open ear whilst being triggered, and I am sure that was difficult. Not to say we shouldn’t sympathize, but it’s amazing how irritable the truth can be to human psyches.
  14. You’re also imagining your physical body as well, look in your mirror and contemplate that deeply…imagination applies to all things in your direct experience.
  15. As I get deeper into working my life purpose, I’m starting to see just how damn hard it will be to buy my freedom from corporate/wage slavery. If any of you have escaped, I would like to hear your success stories and what you did to stay motivated. Also if you’re trying to break out, share your motivation techniques. At this point..it’s a long game for me (10-20 years…hopefully)
  16. Where does your desire to read more books come from? Do you have some insecurities regarding your level of intellect? The ego is tricky in this way.
  17. ? this is hilarious lol. Jesus was pretty gangster if your think about it. Who else would have to the balls to die on the cross for everyone’s sins??
  18. You contradict yourself here, if you were really non reactive, it wouldn’t ruin your day. It obviously bothers you, but to diffuse arguments, at least one person has to have a cool head about things. As a man, you must be able to control your emotions…to soften her emotions. When she’s pissed, just ask her questions and try to get an understanding. Nine times out of ten..she just wants you listen so she can feel heard and understood. You can’t do this when you are caught up in your emotions and in a reactive state.
  19. All majors if you ask me…but that’s only if you have some kind of higher purpose to you pursuing that field of study. If you’re just declaring a major blindly with no strategy of how it fits into the bigger picture of your goals, then you automatically move in the opposite direction of personal development. Real question is what kind of work are you passionate about and will college or university help you get there. If so, how? No one can provide an answer to this but you.
  20. Alcohol is too mainstream for folks to be honest about it. It's a billion dollar industry, and is intimately tied with the social culture amongst humans. I've struggled with alcoholism, and it no laughing matter. We normalize the consumption of alcohol because our identities are tied to it. Alcohol kills so many people, and we still refuse to look at it for what it is...a toxin, a poison. But who am I to tell anyone how to live their life. I hope the best for all of you!
  21. Millions of people have caught COVID, and even more have died. It never ceases to amaze me how we react to these celebrity stories. There are bigger problems in the world than Rogan catching COVID 19, we have folks in third world countries dying in masses...from not only COVID, but other stuff.
  22. My sense of self is dissolving gradually, what’s realized is how all of the reality is defined in relation to the self. Once the self is dissolved, reality literally dissolves with it. There is nothing/nobody here. I have no opposite, there is only my consciousness (as God). Loneliness never felt so blissful, it also feels scary. Guess I’ll have to get used to it. I also recognize that I have been looking for spiritual validation from this forum. I now see that this is a farce, truth can come from no one and nothing but direct consciousness, as everything in existence is just a manifestation of it.
  23. Thanks for sharing. And kudos for you taking that leap right out of university. I went straight into the workforce and have been in it for 10 years or so. Agree on startups connected to high consciousness. Thanks for sharing, helps to know what the minimum is to feel secure instead running ourselves dry by chasing profit 24/7.
  24. Simply put, look at any aspect of your present reality - and recognize that it is a creation of your own mind. Do this day after day after day..and you'll eventually become formless