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5 MeO is a hell hole for me too.

Everything we consume has a soul. When we use it we integrate with it. That is the whole point of medicine. One needs to respect it and honor it. Especially things that are given by nature. Cannabis is something wonderful. Respecting Mother Nature. If you don’t respect it, it won’t respect you. Respecting another is respecting yourself.

@Yimpa don’t post that here

He uses this word all the time but he doesn’t define what his definition of state is

Two things I would like to comment on not all weed is created equal weed is a medicine, it shouldn’t be used recreationally but medically Weed helped me a lot to get loose and just chill. But when overused one get’s all the bad effects everybody is talking about. I do use it from time to time and it is amazing for depression and emotional regulation. It just gets fucked when you depend on it. I had this friend who told me to never take MDMA and when I questioned him he told me he was taking 3 tablets every week. Dude I never took 3 tablets. Only half is enough for me. The whole thing is to have responsibility and know when to take and stop taking it.

His books are just something else. I think not knowing goes very deep and he needs to go deeper. Totally jail breaking the mind is very difficult and smarter people have a harder time because the firewall is much stronger.

He is still smarter than anybody on this forum. But that is his Achilles heel too. And what I find funny is that he numbers his chapters like the Bible. Like chapter 2, paragraph 3, sentence 5. And then he references stuff from his book like he is some prophet. In a certain sense he is. His teachings are the best in terms of intellectualism. The thing is to get to total understanding of reality one must first be able to navigate out of his own head. I’m such a guy. That is why Ralston is perfect for me.

I'm reading book of not knowing by Ralston and that book is hitting so hard. Life is such a big mystery. People don't even understand women and they think they can understand the fabric of reality lol.

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Is this true? I hear a friend say this to me and I heard some masculinity coaches saying this. From my observations it is true. Especially in a regular relationship where the woman is seeking to start a family and needs a guy to provide and protect. Most women are hypergamous. So they want a guy to be better or higher up the social and economic chain. It is pure coincidence but I was talking to a salsa dancing friend and he said the same thing: if you want to make a chance with a girl you have to be the better dancer but that is out of the scope of this thread. It makes me think. Does love really exist? Modern relationships are based on value exchange. You basically have to have what the other person wants which is basically value exchange aka win win relationships. Unconditional love is not a real thing; only lack of options which people falsely characterize as love.

The closest that comes that explain the mechanics of consciousness is quantum mechanics. Books like reality trans surfing are very fruitful books and although it doesn’t explain the true nature of consciousness, it is very practical and it works. Theories are at the end of the day just maps. And even the best map is just a map. And Leo’s theories are just maps too. Not ultimate truth because ultimate truth can be put in words. Because we can’t capture infinite truth in the finite words. How I see fabric of consciousness is in Carl Jung’s way. All there is just consciousness and unconsciousness. What is within the light of your consciousness is consciousness and everything outside of that is your unconsciousness. With psychedelics and shit your consciousness can become so bright that it extends much further than what you can see right now. Your life is just a flame in the dark like Prometheus. That is the best metaphor you can use for existence.

I do believe in God and I live in a deep SD orange country so if you say you believe in God people will think you are backward. And to be honest although I believe in God I have more in common with atheists than the regular Christian or Muslim. Christians and Muslims tend to be very rigid and not open minded than Atheists. At least with atheists you can have very interesting conversations, especially with the ones who are in the twilight zone between SD orange-green. The thing is I don't like to over explain things, so with some instances I just say I'm atheists because I know with these people it is very binary: you are rational and with us or you are irrational and with those religious zealots. So do you guys always say you believe in God? I believe 100% authenticity is stupid. Especially when you deal with regular people. One has to develop healthy persona's to deal with people. Sometimes being authentic is not loving. Mask on. Mask off.

This is how I see it State = condition of your body/mind (which are the same anyway) Frame = how you position your body/mind Body is feminine and mind is masculine and together they form a union aka sacred marriage. That is why it is important to take both of your body and mind. If you don’t take care of your body you will have a bad marriage and vis-à-vis. And the bad news. You can’t divorce your wife.

So how does frame compare to state then?

Core Concept: Frame The central concept discussed is "frame," described as a man's real strength, which is not just money or muscles, but includes his ability to lead a group and be a leader. Frame is also your ability to hold your validation and be the dispenser of validation, making others chase your acceptance and approval. Losing frame is when a man puts a woman before his mission for God, loses confidence, or becomes dependent on her validation. How Men Lose Power and Why Women Leave Women are described as being there to teach men the most incredible skills, but in a brutal way, through rejections, sadness, confusion, and breakups. The speaker believes that women, on a core level, will "viciously say no" as soon as a man puts them before God. When a guy loses frame, women have something called an "RA slip" or Reticular Activation System flip. They previously pedestalized the man, but upon losing frame, they focus on his bad sides and leave. This can happen rapidly after just one instance of losing frame, described humorously as "die fucker". Losing frame makes a man look pathetic, which can kill a woman's attraction. Women may begin to "shit test profusely" if they sense a man is losing frame, emasculating him or making mean comments to test his weakness. If a woman detects a man losing frame, she starts looking for backups. The speaker uses a graphic analogy involving the shape of the penis and the function of sperm to suggest women are biologically driven to "plunge out" other men's sperm (representing a man who has lost frame) and find a new man quickly. Relationships are very tough because external factors like Instagram, family, and friends often encourage women to leave. Instagram is seen as mocking relationships and brainwashing women. Women today often brag about having a "roster" of men, similar to how men traditionally would. They enjoy their freedom and being single often means being sexually active with multiple attractive men. Societal Changes and Loss of Frame Support The speaker contrasts modern society with the past, where institutions like the church, community, and family helped hold frame for a man in a relationship by discouraging cheating and divorce. Modern society lacks these external supports; there is less stigma around divorce and having sex with multiple partners. Modern day marriage is seen as dangerous because these supporting structures are gone. It's very difficult for one man to hold frame consistently for 50 years without societal support. Young men today are seen as not having a "stake in modern society anymore". The "Ick" Mechanism Women have countless "icks" or minor turn-offs that can instantly destroy attraction. It's impossible to avoid all the icks. The only solution is to "transcend the ick" by being the one who is qualifying the woman, putting her in a "self-qualifying mode" rather than allowing her to qualify you down. Maintaining Frame and Organic Attraction In the absence of societal support, the only thing holding a relationship together is "organic attraction". Organic attraction is generated and maintained when a man holds his frame and validation, becoming the dispenser of validation that the woman chases. Maintaining frame requires a man to get his validation and frame from sources like God, his environment, passions, purpose, hobbies, friends, nature, and day-to-day life. It is human to seek validation from a partner, and while it can build a bond, it becomes dangerous when there is no external support for frame, as the partner can withdraw that validation. Being in a committed relationship can lead men to lose external validation sources like friends and hobbies, making them overly reliant on their partner's validation. Dating multiple people can help a man effortlessly maintain frame because he is receiving validation from various sources and isn't overly invested in one outcome. If a man wants monogamy and a traditional family in the current environment, he must become very good at maintaining frame and generating organic attraction without external support. The speaker believes the single best way to build frame is to go out and socialize, getting real-time feedback on your frame. This involves being grounded, centered, self-amused, having a plan, enjoying yourself, and not seeking reassurance from the woman. Instead of trying to gain rapport, focus on owning your power and getting others to chase your acceptance. Believe that your life, social skills, lifestyle, and vibe are so cool that others would be lucky to be a part of it. This is not about being manipulative, but having self-control. Consequences of Losing Frame Losing frame leads to the man becoming a "pathetic pool of patheticness". The woman feels good watching the man who used to chase her collapse. After a breakup due to lost frame, the man is often left feeling numb and struggling to socialize while the woman is congratulated by friends and Instagram and has many new options. Men often self-emasculate by making the woman their world and losing their external validation sources. Learning from breakups is crucial, as the pain can drive personal growth and help men get better at maintaining frame. Practical Application and Learning The speaker demonstrates subtle frame control techniques, such as being inquisitive and driving the other person into a "self-qualifying mode". This dynamic is similar to how high-end luxury brands make customers feel privileged to buy their products. Women are often naturally good at this frame control in dating interactions. The speaker runs training programs, including "infield training" where participants practice social skills in real-world interactions and receive feedback. Learning these skills provides a return on investment (ROI) by improving communication, confidence, social skills, and potentially career prospects and financial success. It's important to learn this early in life, especially for men who want to have a family, as delaying learning can lead to relationship failures and impact future generations. True frame maintenance should ideally come from within, perhaps through spiritual practice or meditation, rather than becoming addicted to controlling the frame for external validation. It's a challenging process that may take years, but accelerating the learning curve is necessary in modern society.

Somebody you look up to Or try to borrow something from.. Share your pick in this thread No butt hurt or judging. Just sharing. I like this guy. Amazing vibe:

It was a while back man. Stop busting my balls. I'm going to read Wilber again very soon. I like his integral approach on consciousness. I was serious about life but in the wrong way. Depressive people are serious about life but they lack the backbone, character, personality, playfulness to play with problems and solve them Problem solving requires playfulness, not seriousness. My best games in chess are when I'm not serious but playful ..

Body and mind is the same. So your body is your mind and when you relax your body you relax your mind too. Even buddhist don't make the distinction between body and mind. So saying you are not your body is actually not true in my opinion. Touch your arm right now. You are touching your mind. One goes into the wrong if we identify with the body and get swayed by instincts and emotions of the body. One needs to respect the body otherwise sooner or later you will get health problems. Especially when doing psychedelics and shit. You can say screw you body I'm not you. And then you body will turn around and screw you and you will have cripplign health problems for the rest of your life. The body is like a woman. You need to treat it the same way; and not abuse it, ignore it or misuse it.

I don’t like the word seriousness because it feels like an attribute of a grumpy old man. Life is too short for that. I think we shouldn’t lose our inner light aka inner child because we need to become like children again to enter the kingdom but it needs to be balanced with the responsibility of an adult.

Seriousness = responsibility We all have consciousness and it pertains certain rights and thus responsibilities I’m already working on that because I lack it. It is the third pillar of pillars of self esteem by Branden.

@Davino I watched that video already but I guess I will transcript it again and make some notes.

@Leo Gura We all have that divine light in us but we have to crank it up by letting go of contraction / ego / trauma / rigidity. As far as I understand our state is our body. We need to relax. If our body is rigid. Nothing will work. No spiritual practices nor psychedelics. But having no rigidity in the body is even important for personal and social success. In PUA too state is king. When going out I always do shadow work and visualize what my body (flesh) desires like safety acceptance and approval love and affection and so on and once I have anchored that state in my body , it is much easier to attract that reality. Girls just feel that anchored state and they want to fulfill the wish.