Esoteric

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  3. Posted

    51 minutes ago, Viking said:

    I just finished my exams and I have 2 months of freedom, and for some reason I feel anxiety, like something bad is going to happen.

    I have a few plans for the summer:

    • 10 day vipassana retreat
    • 10 day ashram volunteer work

    besides that I have free time, and in that time I want to:

    • Finish my life purpose course
    • pick up women at evenings in live
    • get dates on tinder
    • read books

    I feel anxious and I dont know about what. I do watch some tv shows as a way of relaxation, it's extremely comforting and it's hard not to give in. Maybe it's guilt? Also I dont have a schedule, I cant fall asleep until 3-5am, I went to sleep at 6am today and woke up at 10am, hoping to change my rhythm.

    Im also not sure whether I really want to use tinder and pick up women (because they're probably going to be low quality, because ill go to clubs and such, no other choices). I do have a lot of sexual dreams though and desire for a women though, so I guess I have to.

    can I do something to alleviate the anxiety? im not even sure if I have it, it's on and off.

    edit: *** posted it mistakingly in the spiritual sub, not sure if it's the right place.

    This is part of why you have anxiety. You're trying to feel complete by "external objects"

  5. Posted

    So I just started using this app. It has a variety of different breathing techniques and you get guided with sound when to breath in, breath out, sustain and retain breath. If you pay (worth every penny) you can also customize it yourself. It's amazing. Most people do not breath properly and this is a great app to have when you're commuting to work or standing in line or whatever you're doing. For Android, not sure about Apple phones. Just wanted to share this gem.

  9. Posted · Edited by Esoteric

    @blazed Have you tried psychedelics? You say you are not here to demonize psychedelics, but by your responses you clearly have an agenda with this thread, are you willing to admit that?

    Back in the day Muhammed married a child because it was the cultural norm. All the enlightened masters 1000+ years ago were running on beliefs. Just like all enlightened gurus today are running on beliefs to some extent. Just because you get realized doesn't mean you act as a divine God with no cultural baggage. We know very little about enlightenment still and maybe we will look back at this period as primitive because we were still scared by psychedelics since there is a lot of baggage attached to it still.

     

    You think Muhammed and Jesus thought gay people could "become divine"? My guess would be not. Try to be open. Maybe psychedelics will have a role in our awakening, maybe they won't.

    And yeah I love psychedelics so I am biased here. Wouldn't be on the path if it wasn't for them and they have helped my spiritual growth, I dare say, enormously. What was it about your use of them that you didn't like them? Share your experiences so we can have a good discussion about it. Peace.

     

    “LSD is a psychedelic drug which occasionally causes psychotic behavior in people who have NOT taken it.” - Timothy Leary

  13. Posted · Edited by Esoteric

    @egoless People have been using both 5-meo-dmt and n,n-DMT for thousands of years in shamanic traditions. These are not new substances. Besides, tryptamines and phenetylamines are generally safe to use. Alexander Shulgin synthesized a staggering amount of these substances and tested them on himself for many decades. The dude easily had over 4000 trips. He became 88 years old and lived a good life.

     

    Maybe you should focus more on your own path? If it upsets you that Leo says things you don't want him to say then maybe you should take a look at your own process? Just saying.

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    Is it "ok" to focus on the third eye during regular mindfulness meditation as well? Meaning that you pick this as an object and focus on it? The thing is I have felt this area develop in sensitivity during years of Vipassana meditation and now when I have done Kriya Yoga a couple of weeks my focus naturally wants to go and rest there even during day to day activities. What are some opinions on this? Wouldn't it be worse to not allow my focus to go there when it is drawn to it I mean? Thanks.

  15. Posted

    On 1/20/2018 at 0:10 PM, pluto said:

    Tell that to Conor McGregor or the other successful people that learned to apply the law and actually did everything they said when and how it would turn out to be. Law of attraction is a Universal Law. It works regardless. The only thing is 99% of people don't know how to use and apply the law properly.

     

    Conor McGregor said he would finish Floyd in the 4th round (or one of the early rounds) and he got finished himself. He said he would finish Nate Diaz (their first fight) in the 2nd round but got submitted himself. I guess it only works sometimes, right? ;)

  17. Posted

    It was actually Jim Carrey who introduced me to non-duality back in like 2009. I was very curious about DMT and saw a clickbait video on youtube that said something like "Jim Carrey talks about DMT". Of course he didn't, but he talked about a guy called Eckhart Tolle (you may have heard of him), and that day on I never let it go. But I never really got deep into it all those years until I once again came across a guy about a year ago called Leo Gura (you may have heard of him) who kicked me in the butt. And now every day this is what matters the most to me.. Thanks for sharing.

  18. Posted

    I have periods where I get little sleep. Like you, I wake up during the night. Shinzen Young had a good tip that I followed. He recommended the "See rest" technique. So you just lie down, close your eyes and try to objectively just see whatever comes up. This will rest your mind and still recover you. The acceptance that you may not get any sleep that night will actually help you to remove the stress of not getting any sleep which will then actually make you go to sleep. Try and see if it helps.

  19. Posted

    3 minutes ago, Visionary said:

    Feminizes men? So you mean men are more in contact with their emotions and their feminine side? Probably the best thing that could happen to men. And of course i care about those millions. Mindfulness has not only helped me with my problems, but so so so much more. So who cares what Peterson says? If ya get me.

    Well I don't know how familiar you are with Peterson, but a big part of what he wants to achieve with his lectures is to bring back healthy masculinity into the western culture. Hence why I said that. Doesn't mean I necessarily agree with him (I disagree with him on a lot of things). Yeah, I get what you are saying. Again, I was just surprised by it, because he does talk about mystics and artists in a positive light. He also talks a fair bit about shamanism and psychedelics with an open mind, so for him to say mindfulness is a fad and that he links to a flawed study is just surprising because he does not come across as ignorant and usually has a lot of knowledge before tackling a specific topic.

     

  20. Posted

    7 minutes ago, Visionary said:

    My thoughts on this? Who gives a shit what Peterson thinks. Try it. Only way to find out. The guy is apparently very narrow minded with regard to this. And does not even take into consideration, that his opinion can influence millions to NOT do these practices (yes, people are that stupid).

     

    Well if it can influence millions of people to not start meditating then maybe you should care about this? Also, he doesn't come off as narrow-minded to me, that's why it is surprising to see his stance on this. Sure he have some arrogance and can be a bit judge-y here and there. Maybe he thinks it feminizes men or something.

  21. Posted

    So I think Jordan is an interesting figure. Obviously really intelligent with a great verbal ability and a lot of knowledge when it comes to psychology, mythology etc. A good role model for a lot of lost men out there. Though, I was surprised to see his stance on mindfulness, saying it is just a fad. Also linking a study on his facebook page that says that mindfulness helps women but not men (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/04/20/mindfulness-helps-women-not-men-first-study-suggests/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw)

    Now for that study, it appears that the people are rookies and are signing up to a 12 week class. So obviously it can be rough in the beginning to see any results. It can take months or even years before you truly reap the benefits of it. Though I am surprised that a very spiritual and intelligent person like Peterson didn't take that into consideration.

    What are your thoughts about this? Discuss.

  22. Posted

     @BeginnerActualizer

    I was struggling with the same confusion you did awhile ago. I was torn between practicing on objects (like breath and body sensations) to increase concentration while I was still very fond of just sitting in acceptance, and I found that (for me) combining the two works really great. That's the beauty of the spiritual path, that you will have to find what works for you on an individual level. So maybe try to have periods where you focus on objects, and have periods where you let go. Both develop concentration, so don't worry too much about it.