UnbornTao

I think enlightenment and narcissism are completely different but not mutually-exclusive. Without transformation work, a person might be enlightened and narcissistic, arrogant, etc. Another aspect to consider is that deep, personal consciousness can make one act in a way that can be easily confused with traits such as arrogance and over-authoritativeness. As a society, we don't consider direct knowledge possible so this understanding might show up as preposterous to many. "Who do you think you are, claiming to know the nature of anything"? Hence the likelihood to consider these types of individuals as cult leaders. By the way, useful to consider that not every enlightened guy is doing the same work.

Pointing to the direction of experiencing what that's about. Listening is possible and up to the individual. Your advice is valid.

What's actually experienced? Notions can show up for us as an experience. Even raw as a distinction might be concept. You seem to be afraid of losing self, so are imagining a future possibility you're unwilling to experience. You likely also hold ideals about what that's like, etc. If one's already made up solutions and imagined causes for an activity don't work, you might as well remain open. I suggest not to fill in the blank where questioning would occur. Who knows, maybe if you relaxed, the activity would dissipate on its own. Maybe if the experience is allowed to be turned into, it'll go away organically. The good news is that you might not be your self, and at the same time it isn't going anywhere. What you and self are is up for grabs. So breathe, be honest and contemplate.

See? Might want to look into what payoff it gets you to keep generating that activity. A lot of it is being conceptually added on top of "experience" by you. Stop assuming shit.

You may be making stuff up in order for your victim role to be validated. You're coming from ideas that you believe in rather than from a genuine experience. Self might be conceptual in nature; we don't know. If it's a feeling or emotional state, see it for what it is and enjoy the ride.

You might as well be making it up, so it would appear as occurring. But this isn't useful, short of experiencing what sources the activity. What has space got to do with it? What is "it"? "It" discovered something? What is your being and who is doing the resistance? What is the payoff you get out of acting like this? Look into what pain is. I wouldn't presume it to be an insight but rather a state precipitated by a set of beliefs. Increased consciousness is always positive and freeing, so keep going in that direction.

What is weak about it? Who would be gone? Who knows what will dissipate? What is that about, and how do you know?

I hear you making stories up. What are you experiencing for real?

Wondering whether Rockstar's humor will remain irreverent and offensive on this GTA. The charm of this franchise is culture critique and pointing out absurdities and hypocrisy, among other things.

As a week-long exercise, do not judge anything, not even subtly. Take notice whenever it happens, and stop it.

The emotion of anger is generated by you in order to protect the hurt and vulnerable person hiding behind the emotion. In this case, being more honest would require allowing yourself to experience the feeling of hurt.

@mr_engineer Ok.

Look into your resentment. Get over this childish behavior of yours.

Leaker ruined the hype imo. Interested in how the AI is going to be improved on this one.

Only personal consciousness will make a difference. Get who and what you are, then contemplate what life is.

@Thought Art

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Depends on what context you're using. Intellectual understanding is necessary and useful as well.

No. The point is that whatever methods are useful for, enlightenment isn't one of those uses. I already said methods are helpful, but won't produce satori. You're talking about experience. It isn't about spirituality.

Watching The Simpsons:

@Carl-Richard Funnily enough, this was just released. Deals with this topic in a way similar to mine:

Why did I find this so funny? Every noob dating.

You Are Hate. Haven't looked into this yet. Maybe, buried down all the crap, you actually love everyone. You recognize "other" as integral to -- not-separate from -- you. It just might not be easy to see. To start, asking what love and pain are is a good direction to follow.