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@Breakingthewall Thank you for this. @Hojo That's incredible..

I had an epiphany while stationary in my car today, and I’d love for others here to reality check what I’m about to share. It hit me that this whole identity or ego we’re so fixated on this idea of “who we are” is completely illusory. Instead, what we truly are is this underlying, fundamental essence or presence of reality itself: a pure, formless awareness with no fixed point of reference? I had this familiar feeling or unfolding like I was back in adolescence when I was completely receptive and present. So could it be that death is this full unveiling, the absolute realization or unfolding of this awareness and presence? In other words, death is a complete return to our true being?

@BreakingthewallDo you think its possible that our egos or the essence of our individuality leave a permanent imprint on reality, even beyond death?

@Hojo That makes more sense and aligns with the experience more. @Inliytened1 Oh geez man that sounds intense, hope to god if that does happen it's over the weekend or something.

@theleelajoker I appreciate that link. This must be more of a subtle experience that a complete blowing out I'm assuming. @Persanity What saddens me about this is the dual nature of wanting to experience things from an individual isolated perspective but at the same time the costs that comes with that while also desiring to be limitless and free as well.

+1 this

My current survival strategy at someone also diagnosed with inattentive ADHD are as follows. I try to make sure my obsessions are on the things that will help me grow in any way as much as possible. Be very wary of porn, certain drugs and videogames to some extent when you have this condition. Having ADHD can actually make you a powerhouse focuser if you know how to hone it properly. I drink green tea and matcha instead of coffee as green tea gives me more clarity and the l-theanine calms my overactive nervous system to help me stay focused and streamlined during the day. I would avoid Adderall if at all possible and would recommend getting a meditation habit instead. This has helped me tremendously. Eat as much vegetables as you can, the magnesium and potassium helps with cognitive function and clarity and calms down the nervous system. Make sure you exercise frequently also as this makes a world of a difference for your overall cognitive functioning and mental health. Hope some of this helps.

@Snt_lk Hostility is increasing across the U.S. in general right now .

I've heard promising things with donut economics. @Daniel Balan I don't see how playing videogames in the right context is a waste of time.

@Natasha Tori Maru That's an excellent description. As a species we've become so conscious and self aware that I'm sure that majorly contributes to our psychology suffering, we've stepped out of the garden of eden.

I completely agree. It also doesn’t help that most people or perhaps the vast majority of people tend to recognize and relate to negative emotions more easily, while positive emotions are often seen as rarer, harder to grasp and more elusive. Biologically we’re wired to feel negative experiences more intensely and pronouncedly, whereas positive ones are subtler and require greater sensitivity and emotional attunement to fully appreciate which is so unfortunate.

It really helps to clarify though. Clarification is key to clarity.

It think he's trying to mess with you

@PurpleTree could you imagine though, everyone would be blissing out and orgasming everywhere all the time

@PurpleTree probably from the local dealer

Probably want to clarify that it is Metaphysical Solipsism that is being talked about here and not the usual term that most people understand as inverted to this.

Love should dissolve this.

what a cool idea, i love it

@Salvijus that's very helpful, thank you

There seems to be a contradiction between the idea of simply observing what arises in awareness and the suggestion to fully savor or feel everything within one's experience. Could someone clarify this distinction? Is one approach preferable over the other, or are both practices recommended?

@ItsNick I've been recently experimenting using it to construct the framework for an app using java script. Still pretty damn difficult.

@Santiago Ram You might need a license if your were to provide anything medical related with this. If your able to understand EEG readings to an extent I suppose you could use it for more entertainment purposes.

@Husseinisdoingfine I'm very sorry for your loss; Cruizer is very beautiful. I lost a black cat couple years ago; the best companion I've ever had in my life and I never fully realized how intimate the companionship we can develop with other beings other than humans, its so beautiful.

@Santiago Ram Thank you, and may peace be with you also.