Woody

Start learning Chinese right now, do no wait until everything gets "perfect", cause that moment will never come. But you can achieve your dream step by step.

Hello! Recently one guy from my town called me that he can offer me a "second job". I had a meeting with him and some of the "bosses" of this agency and the whole thing is an MLM, Multi Level Marketing. If you heard about it, especially about Amway, what are your opinions, experiences? Is it worthy to give it a try? Thanks!

It was such a sweet book, with a simple story but a deep spiritual meaning. I recommend it for "starters" who want to read something easy about fate and presence. I could read it in 3 nights just before sleeping and sometimes I had dreams about pyramids too :).

There are soo many videos and books about discipline and self control. I'm sure you can find a lot on the internet with useful ideas, but the most important is that everything depends on you. Be strong and have discipline, because you know what is good for you and what is unhealthy. Then why would you act in a wrong way? The keyword is awareness.

Good topic! What is your parents are not spiritual at all? I think this is the situation is most familes like mine. I know I can never force them to live more consciously. I think we shouldn't try to convince anybody but we can talk them without our ego. This way our presence may effect their actions and they can realize the difference between their averege life and a more enlightened life. (I'm not like a buddha at home at all, I mean just small but conscious things) So yes, maybe staying quiet and smiling can be a good plan. If somebody is telling bullshit things and you don't agree and don't react in any ways, that can be even more helpful than dishonest advice. I recommend Eckhart Tolle's videos on this topic.

one word: ACTION We can find a complicated psychological and social explanation on your struggle but at the end only one thing can help: if you get out of bed and apply for a job. And go there even if you don't feel like you want to..discipline..discipline.. and when you have some money you can go out and find a hobby which makes your life more fun. I know it's easy to talk about but hard to achieve. I hope you'll be fine, bro.

Funny how the ego fights agains consciousness. It's like when we label wealthy people as greedy, unkind men with hateful personalities. Not all rich people are bad people and not all enlightened people are monks who refuse every fun in life. If we wanna become one we need to like them and wish for their richness/awareness too. I think if one gets the idea of enlightment they can live their life normally but deeply they gonna be rooted in the stillness which makes their all life more enjoyable.

Building healthy habits in life every day. I mean by that eating, drinking too.. I think healthy body must be essential and after that we can start looking after our mind. If you have enough discipline, you can start positive visualization every morning and evening.

Sleeping in total darkness is said to be a good idea. As far as I know light blockes the production of some useful hormones during the sleep so it is preferable to turn off every light. (even the small light of the tv or phone charger) And of course a light dinner between 6 and 7 pm should be the best.. I find this rule pretty hard.

I don't think there is an ultimate answer on the coffee question. Even doctors have different opinions. I think every body reacts differently on the caffeine. It has an effect on blood pressure and on the brain so very hard to decide if it is a good think or an unhealthy habit. I enjoy 2 cups a day, only with a few milk in it and without sugar.

Cogito ergo sum - I think, therefore I am. An englightened person think this quote from Descartes is false. This sentence means the identification with ego. If we can observe that we are thinking, then we are something greater than our mind. It can be called consciousness. This is interesting to think about.

Maybe we are..if all of our actions are predictable because of our past conditions and everything we do is because of biological and chemical stuff in our brain..then where is the free will? This is a different topic.

There should be an on/off button.. sometimes we want to turn off our minds and have a peaceful sleep. Fortunately it can be done if someone masters his psychology and meditates a lot. I'm not one of those lucky guys yet.

You're right. Although I am not a good dancer and I don't like dancing.. on metal concerts that dance is called "mosh" which is far from the expression of love and stillness. I really liked it though because it helps getting rid of stress and anger. Now maybe I'm too old for that and I just don't get too drunk so I don't feel like I want to be in a mosh. Avantasia is an awesome band, mate. But that's a "calm" metal band, not like Pantera or Killswitch Engage, which is an other topic.

What exactly are you doing wrong? Your speed is not enough? You cannot pass good enough? You don't score enough? I believe if you find out your missing skills, you can improve them one by one. Anyways, what sport do you play? Is it possible to talk about your issue with your coach? Maybe he can select you for a few minutes and it will give you some routine and confidence. I hope we can figure it out and find your talent.