Gabriel Antonio

Dude, you're sounding just like Leo... For a person who advocates "authenticity", you sure doesn't sound like you are embodying it. Don't pretend you're wiser than you actually are. You might think you're awake or whatever, but to me you're nothing more than an arrogant arm-chair philosopher. @Gadasaa I agree with Aristotle. After all, what is the point of having, for example, deep existential insights if one is unhappy? I certainly prefer to be happy and healthy over being "enlightened". I think the trap is to only do things that society says will bring us happiness. Not to say we have to be rebellious towards the world and reinvent the wheel. Instead, I believe we should find a middle path between what we really want internally and what is doable in our society.

It’s hard to find a good one. Most of them do more harm than good imo.

It takes a lot of study and dedication to exercise correctly. There's so much theory that it can feel overwhelming to get it all at once. Sports are like learning to play the piano. It takes a lot of time to have a solid foundation, and rushing the process can feel very seductive but it's a big trap. I have started to exercise recently, and I can sense how addictive it can be. My worries melt away after I swim, for example. But as the saying goes, "Rome was not built in one day." From my experience, not exercising is the perfect ingredient for aggravating depression. But exercising incorrectly can be just as bad. Middle path... Change takes time... Slow and steady... I definitely struggle with patience. I subconsciously exhaust myself until something bad (like an injury) happens. Thanks for the topic!

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Maybe you have depression. One of its classic signs is loss of interest. Conversely, I'd ask you, "What's the point of self-actualization"? And more further, what is your idea of self-actualization? Reach a divine-like state and feel eternal bliss? If so, that's a very unrealistic expectation. "Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water." Btw - Have you read more about the hierarchy of needs, by Abraham Maslow?

Most likely, yes. You're probably practicing too rigidly and with too much intensity. My advice would be to take a break, and preferably do something fun like hanging out with a friend.

Aren't you a Youtuber?

Be careful with the words you use! There are a lot of emotionally vulnerable people who might interpret this literally.

I agree

Wow, that was deep.

That sounds pretty neurotic...

What?! Day dreaming is the opposite of meditation.

Stop meditation practice. It will not help you. In fact, any spiritual practice will probably do you more harm than good. In your case, self-inquiry is big no no. How many antidepressants have you tried? Is your psychiatrist good? Remember that it is also very important to do psychotherapy (preferably cognitive-behavior). And you also need a support network.

Also known as dissociation.

Also known as depression. Talk to your doctor about how you're feeling.

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I think you're taking a way too rigid approach to self-development. You should focus on one thing at a time. You might suffer from depresssion. It would be a good idea to check it with a good psychiatrist. Right. It's like a aggitated dog. The more you push it, the more it pushes you back. The addiction itself is just a symptom. There are underlying causes for it. Such as emotional trauma, lack of affection, etc. Question: Do you have real friendships? Strong bonds are a great way to minimize the damage of backlashes.

Of course so

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If you didn't have depression, you wouldn't care so much about that. There's no advice that would solve your problems. You need medical help.

@Swagala Do you realize that you sound “neo-religious”? Thats is, instead of God, you use Infinite Inteligence. And instead of Devil, you use the word ego. Have you been taking psychedelics?

Omg, you’re so funny and wise... ?‍♂️ What you’re saying is just repackaged religion. Instead of God, you use the word Absolute Infinity. To answer you, first of all, we have to define what awareness is.

"Everything is perfect and there is always room for improvement." - Shunryu Suzuki