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@Ethan1 That's great. I have the idea that once you finish the notes, it would be easier to navigate through the map if there was an organization of some sort. But I've never done anything like this, so don't really know how it works I'm giving a look, would like to help you, but have to rewatch the video maybe, since from what I see you're focusing more on the examples that Leo gives, no?

@Ethan1 Wow that's really cool of you! Actually think the content vs structure is really important for the mapping itself, to categorize things in a meta way. Are you using any logic for the first tier of blocks, that are linked directly with the center? Or the idea is like doing a visual notepad?

That's some major work! Wish you the best of luck. A meta-analysis really important to analyze beliefs is content vs structure. Here's Leo's vid about it:

Hi there On the path of being more authentic in my interactions with others, I find two types of struggles that I would love some insights on. On the one hand, sometimes I feel that what I have to say, would expose me in a way I don't feel completely comfortable with. On the other, I fear that sometimes, when talking about a topic that I happen to have reflected on and have my own conclusions of, I came out as cocky if I express it openly. Ultimately, I guess both of them are fear of how others perceive me and that will always affect my authentic way. I also do understand that's an extremely egoic thing to feel since all this resistance is a need to protect my "identity". And I usually, get a kick out of piercing through this ego resistance, but mainly with people that are close to me. Not so much with others. Did you ever deal with this? How did you overcome it? I deeply appreciate everything you have to say.

@LastThursday I think you're talking about it on an absolute level like, even when you wear the fear barriers, it's You who's doing that and have the responsibility, even. Is that what you mean?

Your understanding is really valuable to me. I aprecciate you sharing it! I'm deducing you're asking if I have considered seeing a therapist?

@LastThursday Authenticity to me has a lot to do with how you communicate boundaries. And you can't possibly establish boundaries from thought, especially during an interaction, because it's all too fast and fluent. You would have to be connected with how you feel regarding what arises and communicate it freely and truthfully. In that matter, I might agree when you say authenticity is an outward expression since it's about what you communicate, and the purpose of it would be not only removing fear barriers but also express yourself coherently and freely. But, I don't think that being authentic is about others admiring you since that's something you can't control or focus on. At least, that's how I see it About vulnerability, It's really well put actually, makes me wonder that you don't have to make that invitation to anyone and that you might establish that by being authentic in communicating your boundaries.

@Elevated I see. It makes a lot of sense, actually Thanks for your sharing!

Why do you think that? Just questioning for the sake of curiosity to explore the topic. Not judging @Origins Really appreciate your answer, pal. You've enlightened me immensely already. I'll follow and do intuition-based trial and error from a place of connection. Not wanting to pester you, would you say that aiming to be relatable (sweet spot between relatability and authenticity), as mentioned above, would be about attention, connection, or both even?

@Origins It's true that I do care if others like me or not, and that has to be resolved. Resonates so deeply what you say about interacting from a place of connection and not attention. I'm just wondering tho, if it would change my vulnerability boundaries.

And also, what "success" there is to achieve, if its foundation isn't real?

@Hardkill I simply don't know what you intended to say with that.

This is sooo relatable Welcome to counterproductive relativism. I find it helpful to ground myself in intuition and feel. Pure rationality won't help you to make sense of the world. Here's this thread where amazing people on this forum just dropped out gems.

@Elevated Really cool videos, thanks for sharing! The second one is really cool and intense to watch. Great exercises. I'll definitely take on this knowledge and apply it to see how it goes.

@Hardkill How come?

I do get you here. But to me, looking for being relatable would damage the authenticity, I feel. But might be a solution. I would have to put it into practice and see how I feel. I don't. It's just a fear, based on perception. The problem might also be my definition of cocky. I guess it's a kinda scarce mindset, actually. I'll check the videos. Thanks! Good luck with your path mate @Qna Absolutely agree with you, but I did not say I was trying to be authentic. I'm just being and encountering some struggles in the way

@Origins Dude, always feel like I could read an entire book on what you have to say. But it's even cooler to see that you encourage us to get our own experience. Thanks for your golden input

This was life changing for me. Maybe it helps. Be more authentic! That’s the greatest love expression.

@tuckerwphotography That's a great video! And the asking men one is also really cool. As a woman, I don't feel like I need men. Because to need is to have no other option and I would say that I do have enough masculine energy within me, that often I really need to accomplish goals and be consistent in creating routines and so. I super agree with Teal here tho, that although I can fabricate it, it's not very natural to me and that can make me anxious and out of tune. With a man, I feel like a step out of a rigid and lead position and can let loose and surrender. I become very feminine with curvy, juicy, and creative energy. But that sometimes can also feel out of balance since it can become too much. So yea, even with a man, I always need to cultivate masculine energy, but in a way that only will help me grown, whereas cultivating masculine energy with no man around becomes more like a job, just to operate in the basic functions.

I do the simplest pancakes in the world But they're good. For one/ two people: 1 banana 2 eggs 3 tsp of oats (1, 2, 3 easy to remember) Blend everything in a food processor/blender for a minute or two. Then medium heat with coconut oil. They're good with peanut butter (I use a 100% peanuts one). Fried cauliflower rice: Wash and cut the cauliflower (half of a medium cauliflower is enough for 2 people) into pieces and either put it in a food processor or manually grate. Add to a frying pan with two tsp of soya sauce (essential). Let cook for 10-15 min, while stirring from time to time. In a different frying pan add chopped some fresh mushrooms, chopped onion, some peas are essential, and add wtv you want really! Normally I'll also add some carrots and courgette chopped into little pieces or tofu, but if you eat meat, you can also add shrimps or chicken. Season with some salt and pepper. When everything is cooked add the cauliflower to your mix and stir! Greek chills pasta: I can only make this recipe work with organically raised tomatoes, bc tomatoes from hypermarkets are dry af. Slice the courgettes (1 medium courgette/pax) lengthways. Add to a frying pan some red pepper, maybe some carrots, some leeks, some broccoli, or vegetables of your choice with 1 tsp of olive oil. Stir a bit and add 4 or 5 tomatoes. Add salt, pepper, and oregano (a lot) and let it cook for 5 min before adding the sliced courgette. Let cook for 15-20 min medium heat. In the end add crumbled feta cheese and sliced olives on top and don't stir. I never took photos of it but I'm gonna make the pasta for lunch, so I can add photos of it latter Latter on: I made this with broccoli, carrots, red pepper and courgette ofc Had to use canned tomatoes, not so good but I still buy organic ones. With the feta I’m not shy since it’s the protein of the plate. Added a little bit of vegetal milk (almond i think), during cooking, bc of the acidity of the tomatoes. Have good meals!

This is a great tool, especially when used from above (as Leo puts regarding criticism). These types of individuals will run away from assertive people. So, it's really valuable to learn how to be assertive. Thanks for sharing!

Maybe take breaks when feeling like it's taking energy instead of revigorating you

@Joelvs Also watch out for self-fulfilling prophecy @SamC Dude... shout-out to your profile pic. I fucking love Hilma af Klint. Do you have any resources about her that you would like to share? I would love to read as much about her as I possibly can!

@Surfingthewave I don't think that in an equal-parts relationship there'll be the manipulative one and the manipulated one, honestly. Normally when you feel hurt, you'll try to hurt your partner as well. Even if the two apologize sincerely for what they've done, later. Of course that, those dynamics are only normative. With higher consciousness, that would be predictable to happen less and less. And that would never be the case if there's some degree of disparity between the two. What do you mean here?