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It's true. Like so many dualities, we perfectly complement eachother

I'm so happy for you, awesome you found someone like that here

Welcome! awesome you guys are here to help.

Thank you guys! Will check out the things you have provided. Also, for anyone that is interested, 'Khan academy' is pretty helpful with refreshing on basics of the topics I mentioned. An awesome service, worth checking out.

Hi friends, In the process of learning more about the world and expanding my knowledge, I’ve come to the conclusion that my understanding of economics and politics is relatively the lowest. I was wondering if you have recommendations for resources that teach me about these topics. Be it books, courses, perhaps youtube channels, etc. I’m probably going to also pick an extra course in university to learn more, but for now I wanted to make sure I get a better unbiased base that I can work from. All help is appreciated, thanks!

@m0hsen Hahah, this song gives me anxiety. After I hear those first notes, I get this strong anticipation for the concluding notes so I can't really listen with ease.

I think this topic might get more attention under the Self-Actualization category, so I will transfer it over there.

Some people after being vegan for a couple of years come to the conclusion that it doesn't work for their body. Trying to minimize the harm you cause to the world is a beautiful thing, but if something has such an adverse reaction on your life that it makes living up to your potential impossible, would you still choose to do it? Personally, I eventually came to the conclusion that veganism doesn't work for my body, and thus opted to include some organic animal products. Choosing to persist and be alive is ultimately already a selfish thing. Therefore, trying to find a balance where you minimize harm to others while at the same time being able to be the best version of you, is I think the best option.

Yeah, it was so funny when pretty much the whole of the internet responded to it. I still have trouble knowing for certain if that Jesse dude is trolling or not. It seems too absurd for it not be.

Depends how you define 'nature'. If you think of it in terms of survival and instinct, ejaculating as much as a regular person does he does because his body brings him to do that. He feels urges. You could say it is programmed into him that way and so, that is natural.

The main point is that when you grow yourself, you have to be very aware of the tight rope you are walking on. A little too much growth-work could result in a ego-backlash that makes you feel burned out and in turn makes you unproductive for weeks/months. And so, it is more efficient to give your lower self its due healthily and know when to loosen the grip. In the end, you will get way more done in this way than being perfect, fallling off, again and again. Also I feel like you moralize and make a shadow out of 'unproductive'/'unconscious' things. The paradox is that moralizing those things is being 'unproductive' and 'unconscious'. Ignoring the lower self bleeds into everything you do. So, think about this whole ordeal more holistically.

@kinesin I love that reply. Do you by any chance know Ido Portal? That’s what immediately came to my mind when you mentioned movement so specifically

Mhh, I think I can give some helping words, even though I'm quite in the middle of learning how to go about it myself (I'm 21). What I've noticed is that, yes there is this cycle of trying hard and then falling into traps again, and again, etc. But this is only frustrating if you think of it as staying on the same line trying and failing, instead of viewing it as moving upwards little by little. If you practice discipline, you will get stronger at it. Over time, if you really practice, you will be able to overcome that challenge and become so aware of your pitfalls that you probably won't make those mistakes ever again. Pain and hardship is only unbearable when there isn't a strong meaning you are fighting for. A vision is what makes it doable. There is also the issue of positive vs negative motivation. If you do something to avoid a pain then it is, like you say, a never ending cycle of getting there and losing it, pain on top of pain. But if you do something to reach some goal or vision, and you focus on that, then whenever you fail it doesn't hurt as much. Because that vision outweighs the pain of failing. Reflect upon these things, maybe it can help. I wish you all the best and good luck on your journey.

@John Iverson Visiting the stage yellow thread on the forum, watching Leo's videos on yellow, and reading a spiral dynamics book will get you a good idea I think!

It's really difficult breaking out of those cultural metrics ingrained in used to measure your looks and level of attractiveness. Simply being grounded in my own opinion of myself is something that I'm working hard towards. Any tips on getting there? @StarStruck

True! It’s really nice having a pocket Leo

@Joel3102 Yep, that's what I've seen too. For example his content on the collapsing of male/female boundaries is pretty nuanced and interesting. It's just that the debate-bro exterior he puts on takes away from his content and repels higher consciousness people

@Leo Gura I see, understandable If you do want to connect with someone from the streamer space, Healthygamer is probably the most holistic and openminded channel. Awesome you want to do this man, looking forward to what's to come.

@Leo Gura ahh, that's a shame. I would've loved to see that. Destiny, although he is an edgelord and childish sometimes, has been having some deeper philosophical conversations after he had a big mushroom trip where he experienced some form of ego death. Last time I watched he said he went from materialsm to dualism as his metaphysical position and ranted about that for an hour. He does have some open conversations from time to time, maybe you can get him to a next step :^)

I think talking to either Destiny, Vaush, or Dr. K from Healthygamer would be amazing. I kind of grew up with these internet personalities so seeing how they handle the ideas that you talk about and I have been contemplating would be really fun. Also I think the streaming community would benefit a lot from being exposed to your work.

When thinking about making this topic I actually wanted to make another account, to stay anonymous, because of how ashamed I feel of myself and talking about this. Because of my autism, I feel like I will never be able to conquer the challenges I need to to become a mature man. I feel like no girl will ever be interested in me because of my idiosyncrasies and eccentricity. I feel so different from everyone else, I don't understand how it is even possible that I am here. I feel like I will never be strong enough to walk up to that girl I like and talk to her because of how utterly disgusted she will be by the person she sees. I feel like such a weak little mistake that should never have existed. The crazy thing is, this girl keeps seeking eye contact with me, even after a year of me not having the balls to come up to her. My insides are screaming at me right now. I just wanted to share this. thanks.

Thank you all for your comments. I'm going through a heavy backlash atm, this post helped me vent.

@BornToBoil Good advice, I have been working on that for some time now, will keep at it. This ego-backlash just made me forget all the things I have done and am doing that I'm proud of and only see the bad. Hard to see sunlight when a black sheet is pulled over your head. @Surfingthewave All the experiences I've had up until now have made me believe the absolute opposite. I feel quite doomer about having autism. How would you suggest I flip this frame of mind around? Hard to do that with 21 years of experience weighing me down, and I also don't find it fair to completely throw all those experiences out of the window. @integral I'm in therapy for social anxiety and working on my Life Purpose. Will keep at it! I really wish corona would calm down so in the summer I have a better opportunity to work on that anxiety. Having the extra factor of corona added on top makes it extra stressful.

@Loving Radiance Thank you, friend. Your message touched me. @BornToBoil I care, because the excruciating pain of being rejected and outcast from the world I've experienced multiple times throughout my life. I don't want to feel that again.

@BartekD I love Ido Portal.