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@Elisabeth Just one idiot’s perspective here, might be way off...really not sure.... I know some incredibly smart people, multimillionaires even, and I notice a pattern with high intelligence and ego. As in, they have, over the years, identified with their intelligence. They hold the belief that they are intelligent. As in, they are unaware they are actually infinite intelligence, and the brain is an illusion. The intelligence is not “theirs”, as there of course are no “who’s” in actuality. So they don’t meditate. Why would they? Right? I say they would if they knew where “their” intelligence is coming from. But these are very smart, very busy people I’m talking about. They’re very important people. They dont have time for this spiritual stuff. They don’t know that meditation is a way to release all their thoughts, to empty their cup, so that the answers - the path - to what they’re seeking can be revealed to them. I am so thankful that I am not this intelligent. I was diagnosed manic depressive. Went to therapy couple times a week. Was taking 3 medications daily. Killed my sex drive. I put on 60 pounds. My outlook was grim. Then I started meditating everyday.

Of course that’s fair. But what is the difference between a belief, and the truth? Do you really think you can believe your own truths? Does that statement even make logical sense to you?

I know I’m direct and I know it seems critical. If it helps, great, if it doesn’t, ignore me. ❤️

Whatcha afraid of?

@8Ball You’re perfectly fine without her, you’re going to bang more chicks in this life than you could even keep track of. You need nothing to feel great! Especially her! Not to mention, when you drop you’re false serious outlook on reality, you’re silly, funny, and downright hilarious! It’s infectious! You don’t need shit from her. She’d be lucky if you even noticed her. Now, go talk to her. Ask questions about what she’s into, and when you listen, she’ll notice it’s the first time in her life someone is actually listening. Keep it light.

@SelfHelpGuy Do you need validation from someone else or not?

@Artimus Why are you still talking & thinking about this? (Posting) It is done. Take the learning & the growth, and wake up, and move on. Have you nothing to do? Nothing you want to achieve? Nothing you want to be?

@okulele Just bask in the sweet peace and bliss of nonduality. It is nice to know!! Isn’t it?

@Marinador I think you’re right on that the root is how you think about yourself. What have you done so far about this? It does not “come from no where”. You build it atop an ocean of peace.

@cetus56

All of both. ❤️

@Dan Behm Great stuff bro and welcome to the forum!

@Preetom Expand your mind from short term to long term thinking, inspiring a worthwhile vision to pass on immediate gratifications in exchange for building the life you really want. Expand your consciousness.

@Theprofessional Honesty will set you free.

@MisterMan L?k for the common theme to open the door to the next bigger picture, only if you’re pro-mindfucks.

@Joseph Maynor ❤️

@Buddha Jackson Awesome! If you’re willing, please share your experience, and what you did to “get there”, if anything. Thanks!

@Paradoxisabichoflive Could you state what you want in one sentence? Not trying to be critical, just trying to find clarity.

@okulele Freakin awesome dude. Believe it or not, there’s more too.

@Paradoxisabichoflive Not sure what you’re saying there.

@NoSelfSelf An easy way to learn to sing while playing guitar is to start by humming. After a few days or whatever, singing words is more natural. I like this guy’s stuff on YouTube. He keeps it light & fun, and he has a lot of expertise. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PFLtsTj0L9s Search him on YouTube for more of his videos. I’ve learned to first understand that it’s like anything else, practice, practice, practice. The muscles in the diaphragm, throat, etc, go though changes like stretching, getting stronger, etc, and the voice gets better as you develop those things. The simplest way would be to take singing lessons locally.

@Steph30 Sounds to me like you’re too hard on yourself, sacrificing some mindfulness and presence for unrealistic expectations. I mean, shoot for the stars, but enjoy the journey. How much time do you spend non-doing, relaxing, surrendering? With all that you do, how long has it been since you went on a retreat and reconnected with the deeper, more important matter, You?

@Sirius Consider eating the way you already know you want to be eating. Let it be that easy. Be conscious when choosing food. If you slide back, and find you are eating what you don’t really want, eat it consciously. Go ahead and enjoy it, if you can. Just be present for it.

@Paradoxisabichoflive There is no problem.

@Investing_in_myself My grandma raised 8 kids on love and one income. Still the most amazing person I’ve met. She taught me how to create.