Realms of Wonder

Are John and Sam the same person? Love this brother, was connecting with a friend today, he pointed me towards the inner aspects of authenticity, doing it for the sake of authenticity, letting that radiate into the world. Instead of doing it FOR something. very similar to keeping integrity, John, in this story, doesn't have inner integrity, with himself, the projection was natural coming from that state. This right here... beautifully said. So simple, so difficult

Was there to show us WHY to love. Notice where the hurt has been placed, in areas we feel called to heal. Remember the early days, before our vocabulary could "describe" the immensity of life. With those times came such experiences that gave us our victim stories, coping/survival strategies, and the seeds of four shadow and the impact we now desire to bring into Being. We learned the hard way, the long path, the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual bumps and the bruises, with consciousness, and desire, can become the very fuel for the impact we WILL into reality. Maybe our suffering is part of the process, maybe our suffering is exactly what we need right now, to grow, push our roots deep through the dark earth, and up into the sun, as we grow and bloom, in Love.

Music is interesting in that way, why is it enjoyable? What makes it a part of almost every culture EVER? very interesting stuff. I LOVE The way you articulated that!

There are a LOT of ways to see Music, one of which is as an agent or medium through which consciousness can be altered, (similar to a psychedelic.) In your direct experience, how have you seen the music you listen to, effect you consciousness? Why do you think that is?

Interesting! Music to process, music too heal, music to break, and music to feel. LOVE IT! melancholyhope = You

If you are really that worried, it may help your trip a lot, A LOT. If you put your phone on airplane mode, and away somewhere, bathroom/kitchen drawer, and also put away/shut down any electronics that have access to the internet. I have "ruined" trips before, by texting people, family, coworkers.. my old manager , going online, Instagram when I had it, etc.. While I am not saying that will happen, it may help to be extra safe.

Not knowing is beautiful, and uncertainty, like hunger before a big, satiating meal. Allow that hunger, it makes the meal even sexier

Is this true? How can you be absolutely sure?

Thank you for sharing

That is a radical possibility indeedy! That doesn't even make sense in my mind. it says "but its real, it happened, remember?" Pretty powerful stories...

Late at night, when the fog clears, an active mind and a tired body combine, maybe clarity arises. In the early morn, a beacon of light shines into consciousness, with a message, a calling, a why. Play Music that guides people into breakthroughs of Love by articulating the wisdom of Reality. Be the wake up call Be the warm "hug" Be the "Friend" in need Be the radiance of love needed during hard times Listen to their stories, hear their cries, understand their trauma, be with them when they struggle to love their self. Articulate the barriers they face, by sharing your own life experience, distilled into the abstract lessons and wisdom that life was showing. Be true, be authentic, share the authentic path with the world, by articulating reality in such a way, that leads them to recognize the love. Be the Musical connection to love Love disguised as Music. It may be years, decades even, before that is the main, independent source of income in this life. It may take years for me to bite the bullet and start the deeper levels of this work Contemplation Shadow work Building a successful independent Music artist business. And that's okay. Maybe it is slower than others, good! So many will resonate with the long climb, documenting that journey with music, people will see a trajectory that leaves them speechless. By articulating my struggle, people feel seen, heard, understood. that someone "Gets" them and their struggle. Play Music that guides people through breakthroughs of love, by articulating the wisdom of.... EVERYTHING.

@puporing Thank you for making the time to share your thoughts! It can definitely seem like a 'winner take all' market, I dont know if it truly is or not, I dont have enough experience or enough research "under my belt" to say, but I appreciate you caring to keeping me grounded on this journey

I see you, you’re struggling too, To fill a hole that can’t be found, I see you, you're fighting too, A war that no one sees, I feel you, what if no one understands? You do, that’s enough.

What is life-purpose? love. What is the most meaningful way I can show love to others? Music How exactly do I want that love to impact them? To be seen, heard, and understood.

Is that True for you? In your direct experience?

Well said! Some songs seem to bring whole new sides to a story, add an emotional element, or be with us through the exploration.

Very interesting, thank you

@SamC Last summer, got pink eye as a camp counselor, they prescribed a round of antibiotics to fix that problem, and it left a lasting impact on my ability to digest food, pass stool, bloating etc.. It wasn't until earlier this year that it got so bad that I had a fecal impaction, had hydrotherapy, and started taking a probiotic and it has helped Immensely. I currently take three different ones, daily, RAW Probiotics Ultimate Care, 100 Billion Live cultures RAW Probiotics Colon Care, 50 billion Live cultures Both from Whole foods Physician's choice: Shelf Stable Probiotic Supplement with Organic Prebiotic https://www.amazon.com/Probiotics-Formulated-Probiotic-Supplement-Acidophilus/dp/B079H53D2B/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1PL6Q0AGBVITL&keywords=probiotics&qid=1657386997&sprefix=probiotics%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=AOSBPGP78CQDB&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRExDUjZDT0NMVlJCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDk0OTg5MkRZUldJNDdHNVBQUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODg5MDAwMldUUzc2WlFaSEs3MSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Been on this regimen for about 2.5 months now, has helped a ton! Much love, Stay true

Good on your for setting up a solo retreat. If I were you, I wouldn't be too regimented with my time. Boredom is your friend. How many of the above activities are already a habit?

Insight from a dream. Context: I have never enjoyed horror movies/games, and never understood why, never attracted to them, repelled in fact. was having a dream, which I wont go into the details of, basic premise, underground colony, zombie outbreak, not being taken seriously by the hospital wing, yada yada yada, scary, gory, violent. The insight was. (and on reflection this is the relative domain) what is horror? what is a nightmare? a disconnection from LOVE! Imagine a life cut off from love, with no hope at all to reconnect with it, people don’t take anything existentially seriously or care, everything you fear is right around the corner and being experienced now? Yeah. That’s why I do not like horror movies. Imagine a horror movie, what is it? An expression of TRAUMA. Overwhelming, scary, sometimes gory and violent being, without Love. Its heart wrenching to think of a reality without love.

How to deepen my Love for Music. (In no particular order) Sing More, practice singing, expand my voice. Play Live/Live Performance/Singing in front of people. This is a very effective method. Spiritual Practice Formal sitting Meditation Psychedelics Breathwork Hard work Meditative Yoga Show up daily to create, train, practice, and improve. Play Music more, for no particular reason, because it's there, because I can, because I love it, play it more, and for longer. Take notes on every type of genre, making distinctions, seeing the nuances in each song, that makes it the way it is. Will a Job into existence that allows me to… Take breaks to poop and pee, take care of my body, and not need to stand for 10-12 hours on concrete. Shorter hours (8-10) Play/Produce music all day. Creative Not as stressful In the Music industry Tell the truth, in your lyrics, and when you connect with music. Always stay true to yourself, your heart, your values, and your vision for your life

I fall into different categories in different situations, and as state of consciousness changes. for example.. On the forum, seeing people make wild claims that seem to have no grounding in their experience, seeming to be obviously a mental circle-jerk, I quickly hop into naïve skepticism with a hint of naïve metatheorism. Thinking my big picture of life is "better" asking questions and making statements from that place. With my Financial psychology: I tend to fall into the naïve realism category, though it is shifting as I gain more awareness into my limiting beleifs, cores stories, and ideas of money I can go through every stage on DMT. LOL. Thanks for sharing, is thought-provoking!

LOL, rating spiritual ego. Who is doing the rating? I am the most egoic person I know

Obviously, I am right and know everything! Lol, thank you for articulating this.