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What will stopping do? Are you needing Reality to be one particular way? If so, this is the fundamental issue that must be investigated seriously, free of bias (while also including the bias so that you’re aware of the bias). I’m not interested in your story or perception. I’m focused on TRUTH. Any “better change” is only an attempt for a short-term solution that must then be repeated and maintained. Understanding Self is going to really spare you from a lot of the stories you spin to yourself implicitly or explicitly. You’ll still have stories, but they won’t necessarily be YOU.

Loss is not just in the past. You could have someone pass away 50 years ago and still feel that loss in this present moment.

Notice how I never said that you shouldn’t do that. That’s your belief that you hold. You’re painting yourself into a corner here. I agree with you that contemplation beyond reading what GPT says is important. The fact that GPT-4 didn’t explicitly say to do this is what makes it more intelligent.

For sure. I’ve spent decades in relationships that were predominantly conditional. I’ve only begun exploring relationships that are more unconditional; it’s shocking to my psyche to say the least. I’m starting to feel alive again.

@Ulax I didn’t start working with a top tier therapist until I started using psychedelics seriously. And just to clarify, when I say top tier, I don’t mean that you judge them solely by their academic achievements or years of experience. It’s more about working with someone who genuinely connects with you. Psychedelics can help you understand yourself better, so that’s why I don’t think it was an accident that I’m finally working with one that gets me.

I agree. Working with a top tier therapist expands your mind, rather than just correcting you. They are committed to understanding you, rather than forcing you to fit into their idea of what is right. Good luck finding one like that, though. They’re exceptionally rare.

I agree. I’ve had many deep mystical experiences, but in the relative sense I am seriously as sloppy as a wet mop. I’ll start reading the book today.

Heh, watch your bias. You must’ve been using GPT-3.5. Here is GPT-4

I’m also weird and problematic, so there’s that!

For sure. I’ve been suffering a lot this past month, yet I feel like I’ve made some of the most growth. On top of that, I started dating someone seriously this past month and they also go through a lot of suffering. Thankfully our communication is built on the foundation of trust and openness (:

Well, you didn’t put your last name on here. So how would someone realistically be able to identify you?

Nah, you’re good. I found your post useful!

I think the huge assumption here is that a priest, scientist, AI, nature, etc. is separate from Yourself. In other words, from a higher state of consciousness, when you interact with another person, you see them as You. Or even if you sit out in nature, you can see the trees, the birds, the bees as You.

That might be a good idea… create an AI program that helps people with contemplation.

Heh, Iowa does sound like ayahuasca, though!

You shouldn’t be treating Leo’s videos (or anybody’s videos for that matter) like the Bible. You can gain new insight from watching a video and reading a forum discussion about the same topic.

Oh gotcha, thank you for clarifying!! Do you use ChatGPT, Bard, both, or something else?

Society done puck up its citizens imagination then. That to me is a tragic hell.

Think of the USA. Now think of one state. That’s enlightenment. AWAKE is the entire USA. Don’t take this metaphor literally. But it’s a good pointer, my ego thinks ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Haha, that’s a nice assumption there. I’ve dealt with so much sickness over the course of my 26 years on planet earth so far. It’s a miracle that I’m alive, and even thriving.

@CARDOZZO That’s the beauty of Reality. We are all communicating the same thing in different ways. Some more conscious than others. Others taller than others. Be careful not to make this an excuse to listen to any teacher blindly, though. It’s ultimately YOU who will AWAKEN. Spoiler: EVERYTHING

But you did. You just aren’t conscious about it

Well, I’m not foolish enough to shit on my bed. Or am I

It’s best best when you see truth in multiple and omniscient Perspective.

You see, that is the core issue here. Enlightenment seekers are gung ho on making entire Reality fit into one convenient enlightened box that you need to maintain. If your enlightened master says, “I’ll meet you at that place.”… you better have a giant broom of Infinite Love to smack them with!