UnbornTao

That it is uncommon doesn't imply impossibility. Anyone can become conscious of their nature because what they are is already the case. If you disagree, you're conflating possibility with probability. I guess "should" is irrelevant in that aspect. And meditation seems to me aimed at healing and calming the mind, which of course won't necessarily lead to direct consciousness. For that, we should start thinking in terms of contemplation, in my view.

@Godishere is never late. He arrives precisely when he means to.

@Adamq8 I think you're confusing a self with the nature of Being.

"Alexander the Great found the philosopher looking attentively at a pile of human bones. Diogenes explained, "I am searching for the bones of your father but cannot distinguish them from those of a slave." – Diogenes.

We're born ignorant and with almost nothing. Geniuses make themselves that way. Certainly, a healthy upbringing and supportive environment can assist one in becoming masterful but these are external factors beyond the individual's control. Take a look at their lives. The ones with painful upbringings are more likely to be geniuses, not the other way around. Trump vs Elon Musk lol Additionally, Da Vinci was homosexual and left-handed in a time when both were socially condemned, plus he had some serious emotional problem/s and a shitty childhood if I recall correctly.

Two intriguing perspectives on maturity: Being able to do something outside of one's self-concerns Helping someone without needing them to know about it

True creativity is inventing something that didn't exist before. What often passes as creativity in our culture consists of putting things together and adding a touch of one's "personality" to the mix. That's just rearranging what's already there. Observe how something can be created from scratch. Is nothing the source of creativity?

What are the components of powerful communication? Being present, as if "behind" the communication itself. Being at the source of your experience - and grounded in it.

What a gem.

I discovered Lord Of The Rings relatively recently. One element I loved was this song, especially when it plays at the end of the last movie. Beautiful, imo.

Humorous comics that depict cultural and self-hypocrisy and double standards in a witty way. Fun read, in my opinion. https://search.brave.com/images?q=the far side https://www.thefarside.com/shop/books

You're not being honest enough. Look into your own perspective and emotional state first before blaming "others." You might be frustrated for whatever reason. The "place" where that frustration occurs is where you've got to put your attention on, which is yourself.

It might be useful to realize that anger is based on hurt. Be more honest by allowing yourself to experience your hurt. Anger is a manipulation to do something with the hurt. I suggest you look into that.

Why is it easier to destroy than to create? What forms of destruction do you often engage in? What would you like to create?

That's one way to go about it but it sounds reductionistic too. That a food makes you feel good in the short-term doesn't imply that it will have a positive effect on the body in the long-term. Caffeine products, for example, may make you feel good just after eating them but aren't necessarily healthy -- low-quality chocolate, energy drinks, etc.

@Girzo "The psychedelic stance." That they increase consciousness. Perhaps having a worldview sorted out isn't a strength but rather an impediment to genuine curiosity. Sounds to me like you're making up excuses in order to justify or validate your psychedelic stance.

Well, wonder and harmony do seem to be inherent in the experience of beauty. On the other hand, subjectivity seems to be primary, too. It depends on the individual's predisposition and mood in large part. Besides, it's particularly beautiful due to the relationship between the soundtrack and the trilogy. That correlation is essential to me. Will take an entire week for that

From your favorite bald guy on the internet: https://www.actualized.org/articles/leos-super-healthy-vegetable-soup

That Jesus or Buddha were somehow white guys lol

--- Blueberry Bowl: Half a glass of blueberries Natural (plain) yogurt 1-2 teaspoons of honey 1/2 teaspoon of raw cocoa powder Mix Add a chopped banana on top Alternatives: nuts, jam, other berries and fruits, seeds, oatmeal. Drink with coffee or a green smoothie for breakfast.

Same root, perhaps. Intelligence can be applied to emotions, social and the body (as in body intelligence). There's more than mere intellect involved in those domains. Intelligence isn't limited to intellect. Both may be based on "mind" even though that depends on how you hold that distinction. Let's bring up creativity, the genuine kind, as I consider it a form of intelligence. Creativity seems to come not from intellect but from not-you (outside self). And mind is the interpreter or receiver of that.

Generally speaking, I get it. But day to day there might have been discomfort, doubts, boredom, etc. And you've also had bad trips. So that sentence may be a bit misleading.