Terell Kirby

Imagine that? Why would it be anything different? God couldn’t stop it even if it wanted to. In fact, God stopping itself from experiencing itself- is indeed God experiencing itself stopping itself from experiencing itself 🤯 Just some Monday afternoon contemplations..

That’s very wise- though you might be more mature and ripe for higher consciousness than you initially thought

The day my life changed is when I realized my experience of reality is not happening in what I conceptualize as my “brain”. In fact I don’t have a head or a brain outside of what I conceptualize. Implications of this realization were as follows: what i call my body became an appearance in reality, I could step outside of identifying with it for periods at a time. when my body become an appearance in reality, the distinction between it and everything else in reality collapsed. There was longer any difference between what I called “my” body and the body of “others”. Meaning the self - other distinction collapsed. The idea that I ever interacted with anything or anyone outside of present experience of reality was seen as an illusion. This ultimately brought me to the realization that the experience of reality is not happening inside of any container that I could label “me” (what I call “me”). The “me” I take myself to be possess nothing in reality- humans I call “my” parents, “my” career, “my” house, “my” lover etc. The absence of me/my is what makes reality / the experience of -infinite.

Nice, good that you are getting sex. It’s a struggle for a lot of men these days

@Leo Gura- thoughts?: Enlightenment acknowledges that all states of Consciousness are Absolute, but it does not acknowledge that state itself determines what one is conscious of. What we call ‘Enlightenment’ is just one state of Consciousness out of many forms that Consciousness can take. Non Dualist are in denial that Enlightenment is contingent on state of one’s Consciousness, and that there is the possibility of infinite states higher than Enlightenment. In this way, Enlightenment is subordinate to one’s state of Consciousness. For example, there is no Enlightenment from rat state of Consciousness, just as aspects of reality beyond Enlightenment are inaccessible from a sober human state.

Who needs brains when you have God?

I find it helpful to look for truths in all forms of spirituality Reality is based in experience over intellectual understanding. Transcendent sources can only be grasps as so far one deconstructs their sense of self and identity. The question then become what spiritual paths most effectively lead to this The ones which are most closely aligned to this aim are the truest, the ones most furthest are the fakest. True vs fake spirituality exists on a spectrum-with deconstruction of self/identity as the arbiter of what is most true

What is your take on first time psychedelic users looking to attend retreat? How many prior trips are adequate?

Leo talks a lot about having a theoretical foundation to consciousness work. Outside of Actualized.org content-this one powerful book add to your tool belt. Highly recommended-take time to do the contemplative exercises, they will blow your mind. It’s amazing how something so powerful costs only 20 bucks: Amazon: Book of Not Knowing If anyone else has read and can share their experience with the book-please do

God invented psychs to bust through its materialistic illusions (also invented).. genius !

“Clean your room!”

She’s right about her claims that something fishy is going on in the culture. That there fishy-ness Epistemic rot, which she has no idea she’s fallen into with such laughable claims ”Christianity going out of vogue ?? No way! It MUST be demons .. of course it’s demons!”

Wish there were more communities as such! Great post-we appreciate you

It's abnormal for a human mind to want to 1.deconstruct their sense of self/identity 2. surrender it completely I'm at a point in Consciousness work where i'm really asking why I wanted this to begin with. The deeper I go, the more it feels beyond me. I don't know what's driving me here-i can't imagine self being driven to deconstruct its very existence. This is complicated stuff

Wonderful- I liken this episode as a sort of a teaser to what's to come live in person-can't wait!:

Excited about the idea of a psych retreat! @Leo Gura we've yet to get any indication of when you'll deliver on Alien Consciousness & Awakening courses-not to mention the Actualized.org book. Why should be hold out hope for this innovative bold idea? (and i say this not as a critic, but a loyal fan of Actualized.org )

Solipsism, oddly enough, is another human construction- founded on the idea that we are somehow separate from things happening around us. Point to whatever is in your direct experience and recognize it as your Mind. This is the process by which your Mind melts into One-and you become God. This transcends solipsism into Pure Consciousness- Truth. Focus on the Oneness of your experience over silly ideas of solipsism.

If it's one thing Owen taught me about attraction- is that social skills trumps limitations we place on ourselves from our physical appearance. I can recall when I first started watching his content, it was mind blowing. His insights stick with me to this day.

It’s clear that psychedelics have the capacity to orient one’s mind towards insane levels of metaphysical insight in ways that sober contemplation and self inquiry can’t. Does it guarantee Awakening? Of course not, but that doesn’t change the fact of the matter. Non dual people are in denial about this because it conflicts with aspects of their identity, though they claim to have transcended the self.

A lot actually .. distractions that is. Out of all the things to do in Existence, Awakening .... sheesh

@Leo Gura just thinking- how to screen people for who’s interested in truth seeking and inquiry vs just getting high with Leo? Im considering one of Ralstons retreats in 2026. His books are already mind blowing

Me! Hope it takes off

Timestamp 2:19:50 - 2:21:05 I’ve also noticed in some of Leo’s recent videos some digs at 12 step programs and communities. While it’s true that these programs have their limits in that they are belief based / conceptual (which are antithetical to truth seeking and existential inquiry)- they can significantly change lives for the better, relative to survival. For students of Actualized.org who are /have been struggling with addiction or alcoholism, avoid the trap of demonizing survival to the point you don’t explore taking help from 12 programs as a channel to getting clean. Credit to Leo for at least acknowledging that they help addicts, but message could have been more compassionate and charitable.

Would the job posting include responsibility for outreach / head hunting persons of interest?

Realizing how hard it is to escape the rat maze in your 30s, 95% of it is mental complacency. Thanks for sharing your notes!