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@Halm How come I can only see the one mirage in the desert, and not all the other mirages? The actual satisfying answer is because there aren’t any mirages. But no answer is satisfying, because the answers are mirage. Only love will do.

@Ponder Not sure what you mean. What outcome is being risked? How long do you think psychedelics stay in the body? What is your understanding of what mania & psychosis is, and is that understanding from your direct experience complete? Also, what is your understanding of what fear is, and what role it’s playing here?

@Aaron p Bowing to the dodge master. ??

@rav Yes indeed. ???

@Pugfishpanda Who would you be without the story of the past? What would you worry about, if there is no future? What would there be, to be afraid of?

@Heart of Space Death is only a belief. You’re identified with past & personhood & believing in death so deeply, that you’re missing feeling is love. You’re labeling it fear, and continuing to be ‘right’ about your belief. No offense. Love ya. Sorry to hear of your current state & hope you turn it around on both accounts soon. ? Also, you’re fucking infinity awesome, and I believe in you turning this water into wine. Much to let go perhaps.

What does? And then ....what?

What is a who? Have you contemplated the belief you’re a who, and sustaining that belief by assessing other who’s as enlightened or not...as in separate selves, etc? This might be keeping a charade going right under your nose, which you’re trying very hard to overcome or beat. What if there’s nothing to achieve or become, but a matter of uncovering beliefs? What if that 5meo never comes?

@How to be wise Question the validity of thoughts which imply this is not already the case. What’s wanted is Being, and Being is not in a room or any space. I think you’ll realize much freedom, and a renewed appreciation for sharing & togetherness. It’s not the people that are the “problem”, it’s just believing the thoughts which don’t feel good. Godspeed. Maybe go have a mystical experience & shake out some fears...? Ya might be overdue. It can also be helpful to get assistance in spotting beliefs we are so accustomed to we aren’t aware we’re holding them.

Lol. Yep. ???

@Buba A re-frame you might consider... your issue has nothing to do with the sexuality you’re talking about. It’s thinking about what other people are thinking. I’d read the six pillars of self esteem.

What do you mean by enlightenment? What do you mean by choice? What is it, literally? What does living it look like to you?

@Nak Khid What is choice?

@Itsokimok What is your direct experience of this ‘alive’?

Said no one. ✊??

Maybe I’m missing something or misunderstanding. Can you explain / reconcile those two statements?

@Aaron p Nice dodging.

@Loving Radiance Yep. Nailed it.

@Loving Radiance Nailed it. What was I doin?

I don’t have words for how much I appreciate you stating that. The key is it’s not actually happening. You’re thought about it, is what’s present, what’s actual. The instant you recognize that, purification begins. The “secret” to mastering emotion is that you’re creating it. There’s nothing to master. ? Only to understand & recognize in direct experience that you are. Shame is one perspective, which is in misunderstanding. How can you know? Suffering. How it feels. Understanding & compassion are another perspective. Perspectives are like socks. We can change them readily. One pair won’t work forever.

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@Shunyata Oh no you didn’t.

If you can find it in yourself to tolerate a question without all the accusations....what compels you to write responses? Perhaps a minute or two of inspection & contemplation. Maybe you do find a ‘thing’. ?‍♂️

Granted, it’s a relative reference you make to someone there....and in kind this is a relative question....but out of curiosity, who do you consider to be enlightened? Is there anyone presently or in the entire history of the world, whom you consider enlightened? @Eren Eeager Meditation is non-time, non-expectation, non-enlightenment.

Why not?