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@see_on_see I see your point and it's sad that so many men suffer alone in desperation when they could be happy and healthy with the right partner. This whole NoFap/Semen Retention thing just sounds so unnecessarily painful to me.

@see_on_see If I was a dude, I'd probably do the same thing. I don't see a point in suffering from obstinance. I'd even take a further step and find a good long term partner to do it with within the bounds of a relationship. Then you can fuck as much as you want and with the person you know you like and is clean and safe. I just honestly don't see why this can't be an option for most guys.

@Cody_Atzori Have you tried Leo's Creating the Experience of No-Self? It's guided by him self-inquiry. Helped me to awaken when he first released it 4 years ago.

Yeah it's my favorite cat song of all times

Yeah, those tie dye shirts are back in style again. The hottest thing for Do-It-Yourself crafters these days. I want to make me one too

Two Spiral Dynamics stages talking

@Daz Romance Would you hire a mechanic to fix your car who hasn't mastered his trade?

@Aakash Are you sure it's not the ego seeking attention? Really?

@Shin The other 5 love languages: A great meal together Friendly bantering with each other Little things to make each other smile Being silent and still enjoying each other Napping together

@Pouya Perhaps that's the direction for you to take right now and to come back to self-inquiry later. There is no right or wrong way, each of our's journeys is as unique as a finger print. Go with what works for you at this stage of life and see where it will take you.

@Max_V Sounds like he experienced pure Being, where his identity dropped and he realized that those identity ego games would not be fulfilling any longer. Yes he's speaking about awakening.

@Pouya There is no problem with survival in itself. There are, however, conscious and unconscious ways to go about it. Conscious way = peace and happiness. Unconscious way = suffering. You can even experience pain in a conscious way and still be at peace. While many involve themselves in egoic gratifications, get their high, and still suffer deeply in a long run.

Yes, that's what 'namaste' essentially means - 'I' recognizes God in 'you'.

Depends on how long you've known them and hung out with them. I take my sweet time with a guy. Usually you can tell from their overall cleanness habits. You'll never have surprises if you know what and how to do it.

I actually never had bad experience in that area, neither giving or receiving end. I prefer to get to know the person quite well and observe their real life habits first, so by the time I'm ready, it's 100% certain there will be no surprises

@Anton_Pierre I agree, Truth can only be realized within the depths of Being. I had to leave the religious community I was a part of for many years and deconstruct my beliefs before I was ever ready to dive deep into the rabbit hole of reality.

No it's a lack of healthy self-love. You tell your partner to keep their genitals clean if they want to be pleasured down there, or it won't happen.

@Anton_Pierre Yes, the blind leading blind. The Truth is right here right now to taste and see that you are God (paraphrasing the Bible verse haha) Also, be mindful not to start a religious debate which is against the forum guidelines.

I wouldn't say 'degrading', I'd rather say egoic. Romantic love is based on the desire to be desired. And what is desire other than the pull of the ego.

Yes, sounds like you had a valid experience. The mystical part will be when you embody this realization.

@bmcnicho Yes, romantic love is induced by certain kind of brain chemistry. That's why many couples don't make it past the infatuation phase of relationship (0 - 2 years).

Great talk with images. Thanks for sharing.

@Cody_Atzori Meditation is to calm your mind down, not wind it up with affirmations.