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I couldn't agree more here. The first time I saw this, I thought of "video game enlightenment." And, Leo having a video game making background, I thought he loved the topic of enlightenment and video games and decided to put it together. So, we all have to make it to the "Godly" status. And now Leo, you have "Wizard" status. (Note: I'm saying this in a light / joking way, but I'm also not kidding.)

Have you tried teaching what you learned to others? Maybe put an ad in the college/university and gather a small group and charge a little fee for an hour or two. Or, maybe do this online. Or, providing others with your service, like do programming for them. I know someone who makes a living like this. It doesn't have to be programming. It could be in psychology, if you have more interest in your major.

What do you think about this?

Ok..I see this a lot - "enlightenment vs career/life purpose." So, I just want to share some tips. Please feel free to share what has helped you so far. This is for everyone, whether or not you're going for enlightenment. This is from the book Guide to Investing by Robert Kiyosaki. This is what helped me get the job that I enjoy working in. The first step is to understand passive income or cashflow. What is it? Then, the next step is to realize that money doesn't buy happiness. If you pair this diagram with Spiral Dynamics (aka Graves Model), starting at stage orange, you will get hints as to where to go. Leo did a clip on Spiral Dynamics. There is also a book written on it. Of course, you could also take Leo's LP course. First step hint: do something you love, keep repeating (practicing) that, and try to get passive income in that. If it doesn't work, adjust it. Add something to it so it changes a little and adjust it to the diagram above and the Spiral Dynamics diagram.

Above clip: Well, that's not my art. It's just something that inspires me. I'm a bilingual teacher. I posted these before. I donated these canvas paintings that I did for the school I work for - not ready to show my website yet, so I covered them with hearts. Activities that I did with my students. Most recent ones. Framed and delivered...finally. Done. This is where I'm at on my journey so far: My Journey Bilingual education / language arts is a very interesting and marketable study. You could get creative on this in so many ways and express yourself. Here are more interesting info on different languages. The info could be subjective. You may learn the language of your choice. Ivanka Trump's daughter could speak Mandarin with a native tongue. (So cute...) If you like to add comments or insights that will help me go further into my journey, please feel free to let me know. Thanks. ☺

Sounds interesting here...reminds me of the 10 Ox Herding Pics told by Shinzen Young. Riding the Ox Backwards is the full "enlightenment experience." Notice at the very end of the story, there is a teacher/monk called the Cloth Bag Monk who passes out gifts to anyone. He teaches by action, not lecturing. Have a look... Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

@Snick No. You don't have to implement it in such a direct way. You don't have to implement it at all. It's your choice. But, tell me something, why wouldn't you want to implement it? What's the point of keeping it a secret? It's very "satisfying" if you find a way to express that we are one. You spread/trigger peace in this world. For example, Ralph implements it in an indirect way. Leo is more direct. Teal is even more direct. That's why she gets criticized a lot. Then, later her videos got more indirect.

Good question! I used to wonder about this a lot, and similar questions. I've been on this forum a while now. So far, my answer would be: Enlightenment would be seeing and being the no-self. You are one with everything. Then, you go back into being your ego, the mind and body and life as you know it. A person, after experiencing this, could try to apply it in "real life" (Maya). Some people call this "experience" an awakening; some call it a Satori; some call it Riding the Ox Backwards; etc. If the person "successfully" applies this "experience" in real life, then it's called self-transendence or the actual enlightenment. Otherwise it's just an "enlightenment experience" or awakening. It's a process / journey.

"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” —Mark Twain. Although, I'm not certain if telling myself will speed up the process. The lessons are learned through actions after reading it or looking at it from somewhere. Now is the best time to tell oneself, learn, and take action on it.

Ok...do something simple. Like, for example, pick up a pen. Look at the pen for what it is - a pen. Let the other thoughts in your mind pass, as if you are looking at a train passing by. If you write something down in a notebook, continue to let those negative thoughts pass by like a train. Don't catch hold of them. They are only imaginary phenomena that we create. If you don't like writing, try drawing. If you don't like picking up a pen, try a paintbrush. You choose whatever tool you like. This exercise has helped me write a book, build a website, and do canvas paintings for a school. But, do not think of the goal. Do it cause you love it.

I ran into some info on how a cat can be spiritual. If we live on earth, and everything on earth is a phenomenon, there are other phenomena / dimensions too. Of course, focus on no-self/nothingness, that's the ultimate.

I know two couples who are married for years, with children - met at work. Not all couples will end in disappointment / disaster just because they met at work. There are always two sides to the same coin.

One of the biggest lessons I learned in this life is, only you know what's best for yourself. Others can only give you tips, but you have to further research and look deeply into the tip before making that final decision.

Oh, you started a fun little thread here. But, sorry, I didn't get a chance to read everyone's response. I highlighted what you said because it really reminded me of this quote: If you have a chance, just ask him out for coffee to have a little chat or lunch. Like, "Hey, I know of a good restaurant that we could try." Or, he could choose first. You sound like you have confidence - win or lose - it will always be win because you'll learn the lesson and move on.

Leo's recent video was interesting. Spirituality is one of the hardest things to communicate to others, esp to the ones closest to us. Maybe perhaps they're not interested or they're not "wired" to be interested. Watching Ralph's clip also helped. He just says things in a different way. I'm just hoping that if I make it through my life purpose which will include non-duality / spirituality, at least the people closest to me will notice. Sometimes you cannot tell ppl; you have to show them (indirectly).

You know, you wrote an awesome story. Did you notice, you didn't give up? That's an awesome quality! I would stop trying to be "Mr. Popular" and stop trying to "fit in." I was also "unpopular" (whatever that means) in my high school years, and I was kinda lost, but I never tried to "fit in." And so my life story is different. The more you try not fitting in and do the things you love, you will meet very few people, but your friends will be more and more authentic. You got to allow ppl to come and go in your life. Most ppl are only acquaintances; they come and go. That's the way it works. "Loneliness" is a man - made emotion. Be aware it's only a label of society. Try to know "you." If you discover the authentic "you," you'll be setting an example (but not for popularity).

You're really bold. For me? Well, I like to strategize on how to prepare for emergencies / natural disasters as well as lifestyle minimization. I'm still trying to find the way through my life purpose. Looks like life purpose interconnects with everything else and you'll have a solid / stable path when you walk through it. You don't always have to be fully responsible and make decisions all the time. Your life purpose will be of major guidance and help you make / find decisions accordingly.

On your next party or birthday party...

@HikiNEET You need to have a good life purpose to make great YouTube clips. Here's an example: If you make lots of money making a cool clip like this: You may grow old one day viewing your same clip like this: Not just you but others too. (They are called 'shooting stars.') Classical music and certain artists are still visible and famous to the public. Some with no name / no face became famous later for their actions. However, right now we live in a time where there is a better chance to earn with a great life purpose.

Hey folks, Thank you for the tips. I understand that ppl like Teal, Ralph, and Leo are similar because they are doing life coaching / self-actualization with spirituality. However, they are unique in their styles and even the topic. Just because they are doing the same topic, doesn't mean that they're coming up with the same things. We all will walk different paths, no matter what. I already have my life purpose. My life purpose led to my current job. That's where I'm at now. What I'm looking for now is a good technique book or info on how to build a good YouTube clip. Of course, I already played around with YouTube a little. I'm planning research more on this - using library, Amazon, YouTube, etc. But, if you know of good resources, much appreciated.

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@Spiral hmmm..A pig??? Ok.

Ok. Awesome. What kind of lifestyle? May we know? For me, I'm still exploring. Looks like the lifestyle has to be close to a good hospital and schools if you have children. Also, it has to be a safe community with good security. Living with nature is awesome. __________________________________ Hey, they're called tiny houses. Cool. ?