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@bobbyward Are you saying you are the same as a charactor in a dream? You are not a person typing these word (those words rather)?

I'd be happy to be wrong. Can you elaborate on how you don't have free will, but "you" "proved" to Your "self" that "you" do not? What did the "proving"? What self was convinced by the "proving"? It seems to me you are implementing your free will in a literal sense while explaining that you do not have it. If and when you experience something paranormal, you might find what I said to be more worthwhile. Your 1/2 the experience of something like that. I apologize if I was arguing. If you know you don't have free will, what's with being on a personal development site? For you, what's the point of doing anything you do? If you don't have free will, then only one path of causation is possible, so you should stop doing anything and start chillin. Right? Or, you can't help but develop yourself, because there is no free will, because their is no self... but that doesn't add up either. Perhaps there is a level where we have and a level where we have not, free will. Simlilar to the laws of the different known scales of 'matter' - cellular, atomic, quantum, systems, etc.

@Loreena Tell me why you're asking me that and you will have your answer. Or don't and you will also have your answer. See?

@Mondsee I've looked into this. A lot. I know this is not a popular understanding, but I used to call bullshit on ghost / bad spirit stories. Then I experienced this for myself, and now I have an understanding of how important my intentions, beliefs, words, etc are. Now I am back to saying there is no such thing as ghosts, because, no thanks. Free will is the same.

@Mondsee I'm saying that is not a paradox because you have free will.

I think it's note worthy, given all the questions about simplicity, to mention that @krazzer meditated for 5 years. A lot goes on with the body & brain that amounts to big changes in perception in that duration. I hope pointing that out encourages confidence in daily meditation if anyone is feeling discouraged for missing something so plain & 'simple'. Congrats again K man!

@Anirban657 I find that pushing myself physically spills over to pushing myself in general with all of the other areas in my life. I have a lot more energy and focus for my team at work, my wife, my kids, etc. Fitness also makes it much easier to eat healthy. When you're working towards improvement physically, other areas in life get sucked into that theme in a good way. Like @Siim Land said, it benefits confidence, mindfulness, awareness. It also results in a more calm state of mind throughout the day, making almost everything easier. I think all of these benefits lead to doing more & enjoying life more, which builds character.

@Mondsee Great question. You have free will. You're made out of everything.

@Joseph Maynor seems to me everything is thought / belief. The harder part is attaining the awareness to choose them. We often talk ABOUT anything not realizing we are currently talking about something that if we stopped for a minute we would realize we don't even want to be thinking about it. Get momentum of on purpose thinking, talking going and it becomes clearer and clearer that all is thought.

@Will You're talking about being desensitized, nothing is worth doing, needing to face your fears, considering psychedelics, needing to be compelled, having a hard time making sense of it all, needing to find more desire and passion, etc, etc, etc. I'm suggesting less talking about these things and more meditation, excercise, focus practices, contemplation. These are the things that will help you. You're not really contributing to anything here. Try working on your PD. You'll unstick yourself and be much happier and further along. "You're still young, that's your fault."

@harisankartj doesn't the word infinite include everything?

@harisankartj right. Things do not come from nothing, they come from everything. This coincides with the laws of the world you are living in.

@harisankartj you think something can come from nowhere?

@Will try taking some time off from correcting everyone and give the practices a try. you'll be so glad you did!!! @Will

@harisankartj where did it come from?

@harisankartj How does a painting come into existence?

@Loreena Can you see that they are alive? Can you feel they are aware of you? Can you see the light emitting? Can you thank them for the breath you are taking right now?

Just finished my routine / rituals. Ideas pouring out of me. All is beautiful All is well. The world is the most fascinating canvas imaginable. Everything is possible.

@Shan What am I missing here? A deposit on a house is not enough money to quit a job and live off of. Are you months away from Medicare and social security? (If you're in the U.S. or your country has a similiar social program)

@Joseph Maynor no paradox. It is you who labels it difficult because you are not practiced in your meditation and therefore not detached and able to realize there is no rush, you have forever, and all is well. The difficulty is found only in your approach, not the content, the desire, or the practices.

@Annetta ANNETTA!?!?!?!?!!?! Come on! ? ? This is simple. You have complicated it and now you must put a little time in to get back to good. But it is simple! You feel how you feel from the thoughts you've been repeating. Time to repeat new thoughts. I promise you this is it, and it is this simple. The 'work' is on you to DO IT!!! Write down how you want to feel. Repeat it over and over for as long as it takes. Write only in words of wanted. No double negatives. Get back to me when you've done this. (or don't of course) Don't blow this off with believing what I am saying. DO IT.

@Revolutionary Think You are experiencing the thoughts you are repeating, this post is the proof. Pick, then start the repeating. There is only the working space of ight now. Time to stop pretending your past has any influence.

@thetrut11 Start repeating the thoughts of how you want things to be. Start now. Write it down. Repeat it over and over. Ignore reality. Focus on what you want. Like a happy feeling brings a smile, a smile brings a happy feeling. So is it wth reality. You've just been using it one way. Full reverse now! Think it, feel it, focus on it, and you will see it right in front of you. Takes time. Don't believe me.

@sgn Take your concept of what comes from meditation and through it out. Your concept is inaccurate and wrong. It reads like an ad for meditation. Start the practices daily. Save this post somewhere. Read it 6 months from now after everyday meditation. You will barely recognize this you. You are a sailboat without a sail, you can be the ocean. Your honestly & vulnerability are impressive, and that's a great start. Trust the well being of the universe, meditate, allow it to heal you and give you the clarity you want.