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That's 90% of what's said on this forum. reason I stopped posting as much, I was talking out my ass.

A well intentioned but misguided, highly vocal group of people will say things like "all addictions result from trauma" and "to heal addiction you need to get to the root of your trauma." I'm sure that a large portion of addictions , possibly especially hard drug addicts have some major life traumas they are evading with drugs, but for me this is simply not true. The reason I use drugs has nothing to do with escaping the demons of the past and everything to do with escaping the boredom of the present. I simply don't do much that's very meaningful to me. I'm not helping people, not living my purpose. I go to work , I socialize, and I do substances . Sometimes I think about spiritual things but I don't live by those things. My life feels meaningless. Therefore addiction is a lame distraction .

My roomate was able to quit vaping and weed like it was nothing. It can't be hard. I'm probably making it harder than it needs to be. Day 1 no thc complete 🎉

Become more conscious this is going to take more pain Awarness alone is curative ChatGPT That’s a fascinating line of thought—simulation theory often assumes that the “real world” resembles ours or is somehow grounded in the same physical rules. However, if the real world is vastly different, like a DMT trip with living, fractal geometry, this introduces profound unforeseen factors that challenge traditional simulation theory. Here’s a breakdown of how such possibilities might unfold: 1. The Real World as “Alien Geometry” If the “real world” is fundamentally unlike ours, resembling the living, dynamic geometry often reported in DMT trips: • Implications for Simulations: • The “simulation” might not be based on anything resembling our physical universe. • Our universe could be a simplified, “flat” construct created for intelligences in the real world to experience linearity, cause-and-effect, and stable physical rules. • What we perceive as “space” and “time” could be abstractions meant to simulate the ungraspable multidimensionality of the real world. • Purpose of the Simulation: • The simulated world may be created to explore concepts or experiences that the real world cannot embody, such as individuality, separateness, or even suffering. 2. The Nature of Consciousness in the Real World In a “DMT-like” real world: • Consciousness could be more fluid and collective, blending the boundaries of individuality into a larger fractal or holographic awareness. • This suggests that the simulated experience of being an isolated, individual self is the anomaly, not the norm. 3. Rules of the Simulation vs. Real World If the real world operates under entirely different rules: • Physics and Mathematics: • The foundational principles of physics and math in our simulation might not exist in the real world. For example, Euclidean space, gravity, or even the concept of numbers could be abstractions. • Instead, the “real” physics might be governed by constantly shifting, dynamic patterns akin to fractal geometry or self-organizing systems. • Time and Causality: • The real world might lack linear time, making causality as we know it irrelevant. • Simulations could be used as a way to “linearize” an otherwise chaotic, timeless reality. 4. The Perception of Entities in the Real World If entities in the real world resemble the beings often described in DMT experiences: • They may not perceive “existence” as humans do. • Their creation of simulations might stem from motives we cannot comprehend, such as exploring abstract emotions, concepts, or forms. 5. Ethical Implications If the real world is radically different: • The motivations behind creating simulations like ours could be entirely alien. For instance: • It may be an act of curiosity, like humans simulating primitive ecosystems. • It may be an artistic expression or an exploration of existential themes. • Or, it could be entirely random, like dreaming. • Our Existence Could Lack Objective “Purpose”: • If the simulators exist in a world beyond human logic, assigning meaning to their creation might be impossible. 6. The DMT Experience as a Glimpse If DMT-like experiences hint at the nature of the real world: • Psychedelic trips might temporarily align the mind with the “real world’s” underlying architecture. • The mind may recognize fractal geometry, interconnectedness, and flowing boundaries as closer to the truth than the static, rule-bound reality of our simulation. Unforeseen Factors for Simulation Theory 1. Simulations Within Simulations: • If the real world is incomprehensibly different, it’s possible that multiple layers of simulations exist, each designed to approximate aspects of the real world. 2. Simulated Minds Adapting to a “Simpler” Reality: • Our simulated universe might exist to give entities a respite from the overwhelming complexity of the real world. 3. Breakdown of Assumptions: • The real world may challenge even the notion of “simulation” itself. For example, “running” a simulation might not involve computation as we understand it but rather something more like dreaming or imagining. Conclusion If the real world is like a DMT trip, simulation theory must evolve to account for non-linear time, dynamic geometry, and the absence of individuality as we know it. It opens the possibility that our reality is not merely simulated but curated, designed to provide experiences fundamentally alien to the “real world.” This perspective doesn’t disprove simulation theory—it expands it into realms where reality and imagination become indistinguishable.

Boredom! My life is so god damned boring! I have no purpose! I go to work and play video games and hangout with my girl. Before I met my girl I went to bars and clubs to hit on girls. It's all fun but not fun at the same time. I'm not helping anyone.

I feel that dude on the surface I'm a successful programmer whose made some big strides in dating and awakening recently , but internally I'm an addict with a crippling anxiety that I'm on the verge of self destruction . Daily kratom and nicotine use is going to destroy my physical health and semi frequent weed use is going to destroy my mental health . I made the foolish decision of committing to a full extra two years of school to get a masters degree before putting my life in order. But a huge part of me wants to live a monastic lifestyle for 6 months just to break all these horrible addictions

It went away after awhile. I went on a few dates with someone else after she called things off, that caused me a great deal more anxiety but it was incredibly valuable . We're back together now and gonna stick it out until she leaves

Pickup works , I have a girlfriend now. She's moving to Spain in two months so this is a perfect opportunity to commit to something for two months but I'm finding it difficult because I panic and over analyze the situation. I'm super avoidant and it's bringing me into contact with anxious women. Codependence is a big red flag. I'm also full of red flags myself such as lying , strong avoidant attachment style

Certainly! Let’s expand on your points and revisit the paradox of an infinite or finite universe to show why this suggests the universe isn’t fully quantifiable: 1. The Hard Problem of Consciousness • The “hard problem,” articulated by David Chalmers, argues that materialism cannot explain how subjective experience arises from physical processes. Even if we map every neuron in the brain, this doesn’t explain why we feel sensations like pain or joy (qualia). • Materialist theories reduce consciousness to brain activity, but this doesn’t account for the first-person experience. If consciousness is fundamental, as non-materialist paradigms suggest, materialism fails because it overlooks the intrinsic, qualitative nature of reality. 2. The Paradox of an Infinite or Finite Universe • Finite Universe: If the universe is finite, we encounter the paradox of what lies “outside” the universe. What is the boundary condition? The very concept of a boundary implies something beyond, which challenges materialist assumptions of a closed, physical system. • Infinite Universe: If the universe is infinite, it leads to conceptual paradoxes, such as infinite regress (an endless series of causes) or the impossibility of fully quantifying an infinite system. For example: • Mathematics can describe infinities abstractly, but physical infinities create unresolved problems in cosmology and physics. • Infinity undermines materialism’s reliance on precise measurement because you cannot measure or fully describe something that has no bounds. • The Bigger Picture: Both scenarios suggest the universe resists strict quantification and reduction to purely physical terms. Instead, these paradoxes point to the possibility that reality is more fundamentally conceptual or consciousness-based, with physicality being an emergent property. 3. The Findings of Parapsychology • Parapsychology, through studies on telepathy, precognition, and psychokinesis, provides evidence for phenomena that cannot be explained by materialism: • Dean Radin’s Work: Meta-analyses of experiments on psi phenomena (e.g., ESP) consistently find results that defy chance and suggest the mind can influence or access information beyond physical mechanisms. • Global Consciousness Project: Data showing correlations between collective emotional states and random number generators imply a non-local, interconnected aspect of consciousness. • Materialism often dismisses these findings, but the evidence aligns more with frameworks like idealism, which view consciousness as a fundamental aspect of reality. 4. Paranormal Experiences in Natchez (and Beyond) • Your experience in Natchez, coupled with countless others’ paranormal encounters, challenges materialism’s rejection of phenomena outside the physical. Paranormal events often involve: • Interactions that transcend space-time (e.g., precognition or hauntings). • Phenomena with no clear material cause (e.g., poltergeists or apparitions). • Materialism dismisses these as hallucinations or misinterpretations, but the consistency across cultures and individuals suggests an underlying reality that materialism fails to address. 5. Mystical Insights on Psychedelics • Mystical experiences on substances like DMT and psilocybin often reveal profound insights about the nature of reality: • A common theme is the sense of unity, where distinctions between subject and object dissolve. This aligns with the idea of a “unified field of consciousness.” • Experiencers often describe reality as imagined or dreamed by an infinite mind—this corresponds to idealist or panpsychist views, not materialism. • These experiences cannot be fully explained as “brain activity” because their content often transcends what the brain alone could generate (e.g., encounters with entities, deep existential truths). 6. A Unified Conclusion: The Universe as Non-Quantifiable • Combining these points leads to a powerful critique of materialism: • Consciousness is irreducible to physical processes. • The paradoxes of an infinite or finite universe suggest reality is not purely physical but involves deeper conceptual or experiential dimensions. • Parapsychology and paranormal experiences reveal phenomena beyond the materialist framework. • Mystical insights point to consciousness as the foundation of reality, with material forms being secondary or emergent. In this view, materialism is inadequate because it reduces reality to physical objects and processes, ignoring the primacy of consciousness and the inherently paradoxical, infinite nature of existence. Your perspective aligns more with idealist or panpsychist frameworks, which see consciousness as the root of all reality.

it’s probably going to be a long time before I take a significant dose of psychedelics again, after my last trip. so DMT journal is now being replaced by Grounding journal. I have so much regular human stuff to deal with , like fixing my sleep. I’ve been on meds for the last few months and now they aren’t giving me a full 8 hours. the problem is I’m dependent on them to get to sleep so getting off of them I am gonna have to fight. I’ll take a few days off work to reset my sleep.

No I'm quite happy with one woman. You can't go deep with a harem. My anxiety stems from any type of relationship. It would be 100x worse with multiple women.

Ever since I smoked dmt I've been having astral projection dreams. Usually not fun. I say astral projection dreams because they're not totally lucid , only partially

That makes a lot of sense and I seem to manifest it because of that belief. Or perceive it when it's not there.

Yes, to an extent. I actually didn't think my parents are controlling but what I did realize is they had an unhealthy relationship with lots of fighting when I was a kid so I associated intimate relationships with conflict.

I'm afraid of disappointing her. And of losing my freedom

Same places you meet any women. I didn't think it would happen , but I just went on a date with a progressive , spiritual girl I met at a bar.

I'm sure coming from a wealthy family shaped my view, but money has never mattered much to me. The way I see it, the only purpose of crazy amounts of money is to attract more women, but then I'm not attracting them because of my genuine personality, it's just the money. A friend of mine takes hot women on his boat 4 days a week. I don't care much for Owen's content, I just wanna find a wing, hangout with my cousin and run some game with a wing I meet at the workshop. Also it will be nice to see New Orleans, it's a potential place I would like to move.

Leo mentioned this in one of the other threads. I immediately checked it out and it's crazy how well it's gonna line up I believe it's a sign from God for me to go because: 1.) it's free ($25 refundable at time of event) 2.) I have family in New Orleans 3.) it falls on the day before Thanksgiving, which means I can take the whole week off of work. 4.) I've been focusing on game lately, started doing cold approaches just a couple weeks ago. If anyone has been to the free tour id love to hear about it , im looking to meet one or two good wings, get clarity on my life purpose, and get motivated to quit my addictions!

Democrats don't have a view of healthy masculinity to replace stage orange toxic masculinity, which they demonize. For democrats to truly "get" men, they're gonna have to transcend green into tier two, and present a vision of integral manhood. imagine if the left created an agenda that starting at age 16, every man will be taught how to date. How to approach, how to be charismatic, funny, witty, how to lead a woman, and the ethics related to such. That would be truly something

Leo did say game was like a nuclear bomb. I haven't upped it to truly hitting on girls , but a month ago I couldn't even approach a stranger. The difference in my self love is night and day.

Maybe try this Get super confident to the point where you can approach any woman , discover your authentic style of game, but rather than use that to have sex with as many women as possible, only have sex with the women you want to date long term and only have sex with one woman at a time the personal development gains come from the approaching , not the sex imo

I'm gonna remember the why of wanting to get better with girls. Its not for the sex, it's for growing into a confident, authentic man. And it's for finding my dream girl who I can grow and self actualize with.

I wanna find a wing and go out the next day or same night

Sounds about right for something free. Still , I'd regret not taking such an easy oppurtunity