Gianna

Is this because there is no deeper connection than being one? @LastThursday

As a species, humans are one of the most dependent and relational ones. We would die after 6 months of life if it weren't for each other. Yet, when we are able to create our life, we seem to want separation. Does the need for connection dwindle? Or does it always guide us?

Love this @gettoefl

"Stimulation keeps you in your mind" What is the difference between stimulation and inspiration? Isn't inspiration, stimulating? My first answer to myself is that inspiration comes from inside; whereas, stimulation comes from outside. However, inspiration can come from outside, no? And stimulation can come from inside as a result of being inspired. I ask myself these questions: 1. How do we reconcile being 'stimulated' or 'inspired' and staying within the heart instead of being carried away by the mind? 2. The mind is a beautiful tool, especially as it pertains to creation. However, how do we know when we are overusing this tool in lieu, of say, the heart?

@mandyjw Wow, perfectly put. This gives me so much clarity. Thank you, thank you.

After realizing no-self and oneness I thought my mind-body was revolting by sending me into an intense ego backlash. But now I am thinking I might be in the abyss. It may seem like an obvious and intense distinction but when you're in it the lines seem blurry. Am I exaggerating this ego backlash? How long has this been happening? I haven't been paying attention to time. I am not just sliding into bad habits I am living them. I feel bored, pointless, shame, loneliness, deep sadness. My reality is full of nothing– no people, no things, no desires (that one is really killing me). Sometimes, I don't care at all. Other times I want to join a club or meetup or something but my body has broken down. Yesterday I couldn't even walk. The other night I woke up around 3 am suffering badly from the emotions that surfaced in my dream. I am doing things about these issues here and there. Little by little as I can. But I am not sure if I should just completely let go or pull myself out of it. Partly because I am unsure if it is an ego backlash or dark night. What do you guys think? What are your guys' experiences with the dark night of the soul?

the neverending story

Do we exist or do we not exist? We are nothing but nothing is here. We cannot die but we are alive? We feel sensations, are we here or are we not here?

Thank you!

Beautiful!!! TY!!!

my heart tells me both. but you're right my mind tries to make me pick one in an effort to explain it to others

yes exactly <3

Oh hunny. Is there a better form of "proof" for you? For a spirit guide? All forms of 'proof' are equal. If your deeper being lets you know they are there, they are there.

@Tim R responded to a thread with a quote I thought was so beautiful it should be its own thread for elaboration. In what ways are attachments merely an illusion? In what ways do you see oneness acting as a mirror?

these responses have so much judgment. my advice is to not take them to heart. If you feel these numbers mean something to you it is because they do. follow your heart. If you want to communicate back, give direction to your spirit guides (i.e. give me a sign I should X ). these messages are here to guide you but they require your participation. It might help to listen to others (maybe on youtube) who have experience working with and taking advantage of their spirit guides.

Sorry if anyone responded to this thread earlier; it got wiped due to the bug and I need some help! I was an avid runner until recently when I injured my left knee. I'm not even sure how it happened. But I decided to give my entire body a break and spend more intimate time with myself. After about 2 months of complete inactivity, I now am experiencing similar pain but in my hips, while the pain in my knee is still there. What the heck!? I took up yoga today because I cannot stand the inactivity any longer but why is my body not getting better? It's getting worse!? I feel like my entire body is breaking down. What do you guys think my body is trying to tell me? I don't have much stress in my life so it couldn't be that (at least I don't think!)

@Tim R Your entire post is incredibly beautiful. Amazing. TY!

Recently, my meditation came to the point of involuntary rocking (first back and forth and then side to side). I decided to start an allowing meditation practice to let the energy flow through my body completely while gently observing it. It goes crazy– from side to side, back and forth, around. However, now throughout the day, these 'energy jolts' hit me randomly. I am at a Starbucks right now reading and my body keeps involuntarily jolting. It feels and looks like I have Tourettes. I don't mind it; even with people around. I just am wondering what you guys think about this? It feels like energy is slapping me back and forth. One time before, it happened straight in my face as if someone pretended to throw a basketball at my face and I twitched as a reaction. That hasn't happened in a while though. It happens mainly in my torso.

@The Buddha @WelcometoReality @Nahm Thank you all!

this is exactly where I am at right now. is this nihilism? how do I work through this, do I even need to?

@Mu_ thank you Mu. @mandyjw This is really helpful! I do think you're right about the break causing pain closer to where the source is. I'll try out these stretches. I also found an online website that seems to have helped so far if you are interested. Here it is: diyjointpainrelief.com At least you made it to 30 before these problems, I'm 24 haha. Swimming is a great idea and I just started yoga this week. thanks for your response!

Definitely do not suppress them. Be unconditionally present with your emotions in the way you would appreciate someone else's unconditional presence. Feel them as much as you can. Welcome them. Do nothing but be present with them. Accept them. Watch out for stories, narratives, beliefs that pull you away from feeling your emotions entirely. If you get distracted by thoughts, pull yourself back and regain your unconditional presence.

this website helps with joint pain idk if it will help you with your back pain but there is a whole section on the upper, middle, and lower back pain relief techniques. hope this helps! https://www.diyjointpainrelief.com/

Great idea!!!

@Mu_ For my knee, it is a dull pain under my knee cap. It has felt the same for the entire 2 months. It feels like a sharp pain at some points, other times it's just an ache but I feel it when I walk, sit cross-legged, etc. As far as my hips, it's also a dull pain and sharp at some positions. It's extremely painful when I do a child pose when stretching. I have pain in both of my hips. Whereas, the knee is just my left.