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@vizual Apologies, I guess I mean they have measured characteristics that exist on a spectrum in between 4 dichotomies... idk You sound about right to me! It seems like a very intriguing topic to me that can be explored in a lot of depth

Seems like all the rage at the moment. Thought it'd be useful to bring it up here and see what people think of it as a tool for self-actualizing! To clarify, I mean the personality typology known as myers-briggs.

@vizual Do you think there is any real reasoning behind why there are these 4 dichotomies people exist on? It seems to my like it hasn't really been derived from anything and can't be directly linked to anything with more evidence like evolution or neuroscience. Obviously there will be some studies about the differences between people but surely differences in people can be measured in a near infinite number of ways? So I guess it's not wise to get too attached to this model

I don't understand why consciousness realising itself implies subject-object experience as one of the steps in your argument. This stuff messes with my head haha. The way I understand it is that the separation itself is an illusion so there is nothing to be done to overcome any separation but the letting go of illusions. I'm probably missing the point but I'm not surprised considering how confused I am too

@ravlondon No worries!

We tell ourselves these narratives of being in a certain position by a certain time in our lives. These narratives are great for motivating us to take positive action, but life rarely goes to plan. If you compare your life to someone else's, you are doing both of you a disservice. The guy that founded KFC achieved 'success' in his 60s. Charles Darwin, Stan Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Henry Ford, etc did their best and lucrative work later than their 40s too

I still welcome any contribution if anyone wants to continue the discussion here

Oops! Aha makes sense...

Can you please share your worst health struggle you or someone you know has gone through so I can get some perspective and stop feeling like a victim

Why is it that some people experience a permanent state of enlightenment and others simply a taste of it? Would it take years of meditation or is there a more efficient way of becoming enlightened. Are there different types and degrees of enlightenment? Please let me know if I'm coming at this all wrong, I just want to try to map out the terrain a bit.

@Leo Gura I hope I helped shine a light on your health issue

What, in your opinion, are the main benefits of psychedelics? Like what areas of life as they beneficial in and how have you found they have affected you in general? Are they worth the risks?

Life is complicated people. Some of these people could have severe health issues, past trauma, or difficult circumstances that weigh heavily on them. I'm not saying it's okay to leech off people, I just think more empathy and a withholding of judgement is necessary until you know more about them and their past.

Are there any careers that are actually exciting and enjoyable in your opinion? If so what are they and do they pay well? Or are the vast majority monotonous and stressful?

Is the point of life just to live and explore and enjoy life? Or should i be focussed more on attaining enlightenment in your opinion? Or try both perhaps?

Both Newton and Tesla were celibate too. Tesla had a somewhat strange relationship with a pigeon lol

It should be intrinsically motivating if it is authentic, i.e. a reward in itself. Inauthentic work should feel like grinding or forcing to attain a goal

@Psychventure Yeah I consider my dreams as somewhat my unconscious mind communicating with my conscious mind. So it can have meaning because it's helping me out in some way I guess

What do people think about the radiation from devices? Is it something to worry about or generally low risk?

Is there a harsh reality out there that I'm about to get my dreams crushed or is it worth really doing if you're passionate about something?

Don't lose hope my friend. There really are good people out there that are genuinely caring and loving, it's just difficult to find them. It's easy to lump everyone together but there is so much variation between people, you just have to keep going and you're bound to find someone that makes your life worth it in time.

Nice analogy

Is the practise actually worth it in your opinion or is it more of a fad?

"It is the truth that liberates, not your effort to be free" - J. Krishnamurti

I'm young, I've had a few flings and short-term things with women, but haven't had a long-term girlfriend yet and I'm wondering if I'm missing out or whether I'm just gonna be as dissatisfied in a relationship. And I'm curious, how many dates can you expect to go on before you find someone you really like? I'm hoping to get answer from someone with experience. Thanks!