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That's why I mention it. Better now than him realizing it when it's too late. * I agree with your statement, find a practice that deals with it. Brutal honesty would be a good place to start. .

@WelcometoReality He could without realizing it be pacing himself because he needs to burn off some past karma.

You've been officially notified! When you allow others to steal your happiness you enslave yourself to them. When it happens again, it's on you. Notice I use the word "when". Can't change the world but you can change yourself.

Steve-O is a work in progress. Who isn't?

He found what makes him truly happy. Find what's yours and make it happen. For me, I've always been into music. So I thought I should get back to my musical creativity and get into creating music instead of just being lazy and listening to it. So, I got myself a MIDI keyboard/synthesizer and I'm loving it.

@Thought Art He's doing what works for him. It's all good.

You get what you think.

Remember when dogs had balls?

With an air of truth to it.

You never cease to crack me up. You're like the Bill Burr of enlightenment.

No one does. Enlightenment is a journey into infinity. It opens the doors to possibilities that are beyond your wildest dreams.

@TruthFreedom Enlightenment can hide in the last place you would look.

Na. Your enlightenment is unfolding in the most perfect way. As it always does. Order your pizza. Extra toppings and enjoy the ride.

"You" didn't go wrong. Your ego did.

By your own admission you are a prime candidate to be banned. Is this an example of how you live life?

Just yesterday my cuz was saying how corrupt society is and he's been finding solace in religion. The last time I saw him he was wearing a religious cross. And just to mention he's a true Trumpite. So of course he's totally against any and all border crossing. So, I was wondering what his Jesus would have to say about borders if he could ask him to his face. Probably something like this: "Borders? Show me where God has created borders". That's just one example of how much world society would need to evolve to survive. And as of right now that does sound totally impractical to most of society.

That's more contemplating rather than meditating. Bringing everything into question. Whereas meditation is more like basking in the actual state of Not Knowing and just being at one with it.

It's not a "learned thing". This "emptiness" which we are speaking of can be directly experienced in deep meditation. I wouldn't stand behind it if I didn't experience it myself. And it's everything I said it was. Yes, it is empty of all "things' but yet it is full. And since you relate to the word "being" I'll say that emptiness is "pure being".

I prefer a mix.

We're all trying to put into words that which is indescribable. The Tao that can't be named is another way of saying beyond words and the logical thinking mind. The Tao being just a pointer to Truth. Bottom line is it takes two to tango.

No. Not at all. Emptiness is the cornucopia from which all "things" spring into existence. A wellspring of infinite potential. Pure intelligence!!!

@Breakingthewall I loved Adyashanti's explanation of what awakening means at the very beginning of the video. I thought it was spot on! Which is what the O.P. was interested in conveying to someone unfamiliar with the work. "A revelation that has the effect of shifting your identity from a mind based or ego-based identification to an identity that is more based in our fundamental nature, transcendent of the mind and ordinary identification" What would be your definition of awakening in simple terms if you were explaining it to a total newbie? I only ask because I'm confident your input will be quite useful to his brother.

God as a singularity divides itself into the many as an expression of absolute Love. "You" are an expression of God's Love. "We" are an expression of God's Love.

@BlessedLion How about a quick video introduction for your brother instead of a book? @UnbornTao I'll 2nd that. Here Adyashanti explains awakening in as much of a logical way as possible so that your average Joe/ Jane on the street can relate. Most ppl may have a glimpse but then fall back into their usual egoic state. But that's O.K. That first glimpse will always be there. Just jelling till you're ready. .