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@Sven I was speaking lightly / humorously. Yes, get practicing! Shed the falsities, get to know yourself, push your limits, everyday. Understandable confusion. Drop “enlightened”, seriously. It’s bastardized in fad. Don’t internalize the implication that someone is, and you are not - taking responsibility for that understanding will help you greatly. There are ordinary people, no ‘special enlightened’ ones. It can be made to appear so, but you must see through that - this is a learning in itself. Your heart knows this truth, listen. Look into yourself, know yourself, like a new book, understand every word, every facet within, know the nature of the deepest messages which arise within you. Rupert Spira published a new video yesterday on YT about this (no one can claim enlightenment). Peter Ralston understands it clearly and has some videos on YT also. Check them out, and then watch Leo’s ox video again for a deeper understanding of ego depth / trickery. Blend intuition and counter-intuition. Fill your head with understanding, then empty your mind completely. Learn, understand, then politely return it to the universe. Soon, it is seen, that the knowledge which arises to ‘fill’, arises from the wisdom which is the emptiness itself - the space the stars can be in, the stillness which allows each thought. To know that emptiness, you must see what it is. Also, imo, certain teachers and certain approaches connect with certain people given the relativity of their life experiences. It sure seems like clarity on past / future thinking, and the now ‘popped’ for you. If you haven’t, give Eckhart Tolle a few listens. That’s really his bread & butter. Then let those teachings go, too.

@kieranperez Awesome story. Btw, there are no “divine people”. There’s only ordinary people. Sometimes ordinary people do extraordinary things. Every person is divine.

@spicy_pickles Pickles!!!! Intuiting time alone will help, as hangin with the usual suspects and their habits is reinforcing conditioning, keeping you convinced you are anything but infinite perfection, and sweet (you’re not a separate thing). If the universe has to pick your pocket to show you there is still good clean fun, apparently it will. You are not lost, nor anti social, and don’t be angry. Awareness alone is curative. Grab a little time alone. Deep breaths.

@iTommy These are good for reprogramming the bright side of life. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T4IkbcnaeOE https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ncgLW0z38Fk Ultimately, you’ll want to transcend moving from negative thinking to positive thinking, and be without thinking. It is the thinking, itself, which is the problem. It stems from believing in things. If you can listen to this every day early in the morning, twice a day would be better, in a meditative position, keeping your attention on breathing from your stomach, you’ll be experiencing life quite differently in one week. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5n9pLRsBx_Y Be aware that you are becoming aware, and ego backlash feels like sudden negative confusing emotion - don’t fall for the thinking, or that you have to solve something. Whatever that feels like, that feeling is you too, it is not a separate thing, and therefore can not hurt you. It does not need solving, just loving. Be friends with it, understand it. Relax, stomach breathe, enjoy the clarity about why it arose once it has passed.

⬆️ That’s the wisdom... ⬇️ This is overthinking. You’ve lived all your life under the falsity you are just a person. You had a glimpse of the truth, you are so much more. You want to feel that again, permanently. You can and you will. The truth is, there is no such thing as a thing, a subject and object, identities, separation, etc. There is one infinite being, and you are it. Of course your thought patterns from a life time of complete falsity are going to take time to adjust to the truth. That’s good, because that is where the best experience is, in getting to really know the self. There’s a good chance you’ll be taken for a ride on a narrative or two, thought stories, old habit of false views doing what habits do. While you’re waiting, people say things like meditation, yoga, therapy, focusing on the breath, loving life, loving nature, loving yourself, loving other people, etc, are helpful. I don’t know though. People say some wild stuff. ♥️

@Elysian Yes, I see all of that as well.

@Anton Rogachevski https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kqG5TagD0uU

@Elysian Pretty sure we’re talking about the same thing. I’m open to hearing you out though.

@Mu_ Deep sameness, honestly. Felt we’ve been vulnerable, comfortably, for a while now, both understanding of that, resting in the cosmic love. Stillness also, presence. All around peace. Striving days long behind us.

https://www.simplypsychology.org/defense-mechanisms.html https://sites.google.com/site/psychospiritualtools/Home/meditation-practices/self-inquiry ❤️

@Elysian Thanks for the response. Classic ‘we’re saying the same thing’, different ways. I appreciate you. Godspeed. ??

@peanutspathtotruth The path is back from where you came. Start with deconstructing what’s been added from your past. Any body traumas such as molestation, rape, self esteem / body image issues, etc, might be served by body focused practices such as shamanic breathwork, yoga, etc, with some meditation, and certain therapies. More mental trauma like internization of parent issues in one’s childhood, anger, chronic stress, victimization, abandonment, etc, might be better served by more therapy, more meditations, light yoga / breathwork. Very hard to say. You get the idea. All are important, all can help. Just some thoughts for you on what is a pretty broad question. This can be helpful in recognizing when you go from conscious to unconscious - clues as to what could use some work: https://www.simplypsychology.org/defense-mechanisms.html What about retreats too? Getting away alone for a few days - a week - couple times a year, puts everything in perspective. Zooming out is as productive as zooming in. Overall: Fitness / clean eating & psyche deconstruction are 80% of the puzzle imo, theory & practices 10%, then psychedelics 10%/infinite. Consider a life coach to help keep you on track. Godspeed Peanut!

Can you share your thoughts on how absolute and relative truths are merged? Who are you referring to, that .001%? Also, who are some examples of coral? Thanks.

@Anton Rogachevski ???????❤️?

The barrier is ‘objective reality’. Maya is relentless in conflating. The illusion is that anything or anyone is not you, then there is a thing, then there is a thing to think about, this slippery slope results in identification with or not with said thing, then there is meaning, then there can be reason, rationality, ideology, suffering. But there was only you. Nondual. “Not two”. MU!

Some now, some later, but it is. I appreciate the reminder of peace anytime, thank you. ??

@Timotheus It is the wanting of “good”. And how could you know good & bad, how could that luxury be possible, were it not for the omni-evident fact that you are the peace which allows “good & bad” to arise? The unconditional emptiness, which allows all things. Some time away, from the illusion, from the catalysts of wanting, “good and bad”, always reminds us we are the peace, the silence. Understood or not, the presence is there. ?? Unprecedented level of tricky at play. Always a step ahead. Never beaten, always surrendered to.

@Elysian I really appreciate what you’re saying, and I am happy for you. ❤️

@Angelo John Gage Great job! Authentic and inspiring Angelo. More of this!!!

Dualistically I agree, of course, but it doesn’t appear you are speaking about duality. You are referencing absolute truth, that all is one, and then conflating it with duality: individuality, purpose, moving beyond, importance, “levels”, duality of existence and not, and God “dealing” in perfection. “Once enlightened, it is revealed that everyone is already enlightened” is not the same as saying “everyone is already enlightened”. Again, this is misunderstanding absolute & relative, reality & illusion, it is also conflation. Confusion is a good thing, if someone self inquires to resolve it. Then, there is no story, no me, my, identification with thinking. That is surrendered in Truth, absolutely speaking, when the illusion is seen for what it is (isn’t). Individuality does not exist, that is duality, illusion. There would need to be two for there to be uniqueness / individuality. Nothing “exists”, and Nothing does not “exist”. If you can move “beyond” absolute truth, then it is not absolute, and was not the Truth. “Enlightenment is the beginning”, is reference to the illusion. In Truth, there is no beginning, and no illusion. God, You, are perfection (Infinite), the illusion - appearance, can only be imperfection (Finite), that is it’s perfection! Is that really true for you? Is it easy to say in honesty all things don’t exist? There are people who spend their entire life to realize that and never do. First know what a “thing” is. God does not need humans, humans are illusory. God is whole, complete, perfect and innocent, and has no notion of need. “Need” is a thought.

Nice! ???

@Charlotte ❤️??

Right in the feels!??

Once enlightened, it is revealed everyone was already enlighetened. Put more literally, there is, and ‘was’ only ever, The Enlightened One. There never was a separate ‘you’, only The Limitless One, only Being. Upon self realization, is the simultaneous realization there is no ‘other’ of course, only The Limitless One, only Being, veiling itself with characters & ignorance. Also then realized, relative to the thread, is that there is not, and never was such a thing as wisdom.

Meditation Preparations & Considerations of The Temple (The Body) Maintain toxin free hygene, such as with: preservatives, fluoride, aluminum, mercury, & neurotoxin free products and water. Get a routine physical & full comprehensive blood report, and review it with your doctor (preferably a Holistic Dr) Eat clean. Food is mood, mood is clarity. Listen to your body & educate yourself about food; calories, nutrients, vitamins, supplements, etc. . Exercise if you are able, as early in the day as you are able. Don’t eat after 8pm, drink water instead. Be mindful of honesty, humility, & compassion. Pause to allow the presence of love when creating responses, vs mindlessly reacting. Get 8 hrs of sleep. Meditate early in the morning, before eating, and before any thought engaging activities like; - all screens, reading anything, listening to any thing or anyone, talking to anyone, etc. - thinking itself (learn not to engage in thinking, by being aware of it when it (the engagement / trigger-triggered) happens. Love yourself enough to do this, your quality of life will be greatly enhanced by your commitment and followthrough of daily meditation. This is ‘putting the experience of being’ - first - and then going about your day. It is a total game changer. Get up as early as needed to make this possible for yourself. You’ll only fall asleep earlier as a result, and enjoy being more aligned with the circadian rhythm of all life. Do not ask others to accommodate you so that you can do this. Accommodate them, if needed, so that you can do this. Do not create conditions or contingencies which “allow” that you can do this. Refrain from entangling any other person in ‘enabling’ your practice. Simply get up earlier, and be patient when tired, you’ll be falling asleep earlier soon. (Deeper Considerations) If the things above have been genuinely accommodated, and there is an overwhelming apparent struggle, such that you honestly can not meditate, beginning with just 10 minutes a day, that is fine. Do not judge yourself, love yourself - address this easily, and maturely by applying what is needed: Add creative expression in your days with what feels right for you, such as; journaling, creative writing, drawing, learning an instrument, singing, sculpting, building, carving, dancing - any act of creating and expressing, which feels good to you. Sign up for a drawing or painting class, etc. The past and or trauma may be deeply entwined in the ego, unknowingly suppressed, held out of the light of awareness. Be humble, and be smart - get help bringing things to the surface, into the light, out into the open. That is relief. Talk with a ‘wise’ & carefree person you know and trust, schedule time with practitioners of well being; massage, reiki, therapy, yoga, etc, - choose to experience the combination you are needing. You will be glad you did. Proper Foundation The quality of tomorrow’s meditation is impacted by all of the above. Recognize these as the basics, the foundation. This is - first “cleaning the house”. If you are not yet finding peace in meditation, the things above are likely insightful and actionable. Use them as a checklist, add to it what you learn works and doesn’t work for you. Be mindful of the process, not the goal or outcome. What you discover and accomplish yourself, will only enable you to help others with their suffering as well. Posture, Balance & Relaxation Sit with spine straight, entire body equally balanced, head tilted slightly forward. Scan for any muscles in tension - from balancing the body, and reposition in better balance. Repeat until seated in balance; drop all muscle tension, and see if you lean; if so, adjust again / reposition for balance. Relax every muscle, from crown of head, through body, to the toes - in waves of letting go, over and over. If you struggle to ‘find the particular muscle’ to be able to ‘let it go’, simply tense that muscle with the appropriate thought, ex: “tense the right shoulder” - this is to locate it specifically - only to relax it / let it go, specifically (only needed initially, if at all). Stay with each muscle until you feel it release: Feel the crown of the head muscles release, feel the temples release, feel the eye sockets release, feel the cheek muscles release, feel the neck muscles release, the shoulders, the upper back, the lower back, the arms, the hands, the fingers, the chest, the stomach, the hips, the thighs, the knees, the calves, the ankles, the feet, the toes - all tension pouring out through the toes. *Stay with each muscle until you feel it release, then move to the next. Be mindful, vigilant of any habit forming. Feel every step. Feel each specific muscle release. * Repeat this, from crown to toes, over and over, feeling each “pass” more deeply relaxing each targeted muscle than the pass before. Notice the entire body unifying in relaxation. Meditation Do not move the body, allow it to relax into deep sleep and disappear from sensation & awareness. Mind fully alert & present; awaken every cell, enthusiastic presence, a tiger at-the-ready to pounce. Notice all senses are one sense, being. Being is breathing, being is breathed in, being is breathed out. Notice the ineffable spaciousness, the silent emptiness. It is whole, perfect, calm, peaceful. It continues on in all directions. Revel in the perfect peace, in innocence, as you recognize the purity that you have always known. Allow Meditation “Practice” To Become A Meditative Lifestyle As you go about your day, notice this peace is still present, this silence, this being - is always present, always the soundbed underlying and allowing all sounds, the spaciousness underlying and allowing all objects and activities, the emptiness allowing all thoughts to arise. Carry this into each day, mindful of the effortless nature of awareness. Conscious of any tension in any muscle, relax it, mindful of the one sense; without identification, without reaction, peaceful non-engagement. Notice the arising perspectives of unification & connection. Surrender perspectives of separation by allowing them to pass, and return to the everpresent peace and silence which allows all things. When you notice reaction, wether muscular or mental, relax, detach by being again aware, non-reactionary. Even as reactions occur, wether physical, mental, or verbal, be aware of, not involved in. Relax crown to toes, effortless awareness is always available & ample. Notice the sound of a voice, is not the sound of your voice. Be that unattached, and that aware, ‘that’ voice is no longer your voice, it never was. You are all sounds, all voices, all things. Be aware all transpires in the ‘one sense’, precisely where it is seen, exactly where it is heard. One Sense, one awareness. Notice thoughts are not your thoughts, be aware thoughts are things, like trees are trees; there is no mechanism found for justification of “yours”, that is just another thought; awareness is unconditional and omnipresent, and never appears in pieces, and has never not appeared, it will never let you down. Notice there is one sense, one awareness, notice the body and mind are a body and mind which transpires in this peaceful awareness, notice a body and mind is not your body and mind, notice there is one sense, one awareness, all is transpiring and arising in. After some practice a couple new things arise... When you have returned home, in the peace of non-reaction, the finite ceo / “decision maker”/ over thinker/over thinking - naturally recedes, and the intelligence will manipulate the body (it actually is “the body”) , aligning things, stretching things, cracking things, etc, just allow this. It’s difficult not to mentally react to this at first because it’s new, just relax again, it is curative, trust it - notice a person is not doing this, infinite intelligence is. Mindful appreciation. With enough surrender, deep relaxation, the brain & body & thought will disappear from the one sense, from awareness, and only breathing remains. The breathe will minimize on it’s own until there is little to no breathing, (don’t “attempt” or “do” this). In “witnessing” the falsity or illusionary nature of the breathe, awareness is deeply “aware of awareness”. This is a euphoric experience. Don’t go telling people. They will not believe you, and you’ll sound crazy, cause, of course we have to breathe, otherwise we would not be “alive”. Next, Utilize The Emptied Mind For Self Inquiry