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I believe it is. Pre-existing circumstances determine the foreseeable. https://www.britannica.com/topic/determinism I’m unsure of your point here, could you please elaborate. If you are proposing determinists are pragmatists I don’t see how that’s relevant to my argument. All determinism is, is an argument. It’s a theoretical proposition one claims upon reality in opposition that of a more freewill or pyrrhonist worldviews. That isn’t determinism. Determinism is a progressive argument not a preordained one. Determinism argues that from one singular cause other events are determined to precipitate not predetermined to. I feel you may be describing a different theoretical perspective.

Precisely. Well said

That’s true. Even an illusory thought has realness to it, by virtue that it exists. I guess it depends on what one assumes to be purely two and what one does not. From my experience the nature of street drugs feel extremely antithetical to real even though they may be.

Is it though? I question that humbly. I have done MD, speed and other assorted street drugs and I do not feel from those there is a real euphoria. They feel mechanical and fabricated. Just my opinion though. Of course heroine and ice on the other are probably different but yeah, I’m not convinced it’s real. Physical reality also feels real but that is also an assumption up for harsh debate. Out of curiosity what makes you say they are real?

Pharmacologically speaking, hard drugs produce very little benefits for ones health. If anything, they deteriorate ones health and the receptors in the neurological system. Psychedelics on the other hand produce many benefits pharmacologically. Binding with the receptors in the brain quite effortlessly, creating a much smoother integration neurochemically, from the research I’ve done that is. Also they leave next to no addictive side affects. Most of all, psychedelics elicit some of the most profound mind altering states of consciousness known to man. They can spiritually awaken one to the deepest depths of their subconscious, their intuition, creative imagination and most arguably the basis of reality. Hard drugs do no such thing but merely encase one into an illusory state of euphoria unable to be maintained nor integrated into baseline experience.

This title alone pains me without even listening to it ?

Some how that top video above has achieved being both inspiring and delusional at the same time. I’m not sure whether to be appalled or impressed.

Immersing myself into a creative project. Whether that be creating an art piece, product or writing a book. Also really love walking and sitting in nature.

I see. Yeah neither am I really haha. I have read a fair bit into JP and find him interesting. Definitely a mixed bag. Take what can be learnt and leave out what's futile or unnecessary I guess.

Firstly, JP is not a political speaker he is a clinical psychologist. Just because he speaks on such topics does not provide him the equal rights for such a title. He himself denounces this title. I cannot think of a political speaker more evolved as of this moment but there are many speakers who speak on politics that are far more evolved, such as Sadhguru for one. Very much in the weeds with politics and far more active then JP. He actually campaigns what he proposes. Also I agree with your point, JP’s followers are completely lost. However, so is JP. He vehemently creates aggravative and divisive conflict that only further perpetuates the political warfare he rails against. He disagrees with much of the left but does not recognise he would not exists without them. The left denounces the right and also do not recognise the invariable need for the right. Aggravating socialist and left-wing activists does not make one a conscious political speaker. It only reflects an inability to accept the imperative need for both sides of the spectrum, which is only maintained though delicately balancing both of them. He is sensitive to some regard, but also callous and cold in others. For example, he champions individuality then completely forgets one cannot be an optimal individual without a society that firsts supports them. People he criticises for not adopting individual liberty are often not even developed nor socially nurtured enough to even embody it. So is he developed? Yeah to the degree of survival. But in regards to deep existential growth not very in my opinion.

Yes I empathise with what you’ve mentioned here. Good on you for involving yourself. He can definitely be useful. It just depends on what you’re working on. Deep work doesn’t start with Tony Robbins more so foundational survival. To get deep into self-development it doesn’t get much better than Leo to be honest As for motivation, listen to Eric Thomas he is far better in my opinion. The first motivational speaker I listened to years ago. all time classic.

Doesn’t do much for me to be honest. He has his place in the domain of basic self-help, but I find a lot of his teachings extremely commodified, superficial and sometimes patronising. Nonetheless, he still serves well in many areas, just not so much my cup of tea.

I was speaking about old mate JP earlier this evening with a friend. He’s a interesting conundrum in my view. He provides a lot of value regarding survival and rudimentary aspects of psychology but as for metaphysics, existentialism and the nuances of spirituality he is devoid of rich wisdom. JP resorts to a very systematic and rigidified way of delivering knowledge. A lot of his insights are housed in the pragmatics of science and within the tight parameters of the academic intuitions. Nothing wrong with that for navigating the basics of human livelihood. However, for the most fundamental avenues of human experience they cannot be merely read in a journal article, case analysis or observed in a scientific study. They must be directly experienced and explored for oneself. After finishing a 3 year degree in psychology, I have come to discover that I learnt far less within the bounds of uni than I did myself though self exploration and philosophical studies in personal time. This is one of crucial points I have learned about life. One must learn directly to really learn anything at all and any learning outside of this is otherwise systematically organised and testimonial. Figures akin to JP must be taken in context and with an extremely measured grain of salt.

The ability to be in alignment with the flow of experience. To engage with infinity of reality, in all its intricate degrees whilst in play with the endlessness of imagination. Creativity is flow itself, within the infinite.

Very neat

Custom piece recently just completed. On A4 using Prisma colour pencils.

That it has. Almost all academic fields that are institutionalised could be classified a business. Although, psychology does provide a lot of fruitful insights into human behaviour and societal mechanics

great background on ancient prolific philosophers https://www.infinitepotential.com/purchase-the-film/ This David Bohm documentary was incredible but unfortunately now not available on YouTube unless purchased or enter from the website. Truly inspiring documentary however.

That’s common. For me I stare deeply into a static object unwaveringly and wait until I go into a deep daze. I pick a specific part of an object such as a letter on a label, slow my blinking and stare until my attention becomes hyper concentrated (believe it or not this is not stimulating after while but relaxing). I do this for several minutes before or after mediation, sometimes both. From here I find thoughts are less pervasive. It’s a shortcut for me.

Sell something you are passionate about. 1. It’ll be easier to work on and be creative. 2. More customers will buy because they will see you are as passionate about it as they are.

Psychology is now titled and practiced as a science, however, it begun as a philosophy. Appalling in my opinion, should have remained a philosophy.

It does work but you need to invest far more than merely $1500. Also you need to likely work harder to differentiate yourself from the market. The generic method of selling is saturated hence you need to be creative and new. A good starting capital in my view is $5,000-$10,000 This way the business has a sturdy foundation from which to grow. Otherwise there is no possible way for scalability.

To realise life is already complete before even having begun it. Not realising this, is the incessant suffering and resistance we so often see in the world. Akso consider, that such a question can only be answered by the mind since it it is the mind that created it. Any “point” is itself an abstraction, a thought divorced from reality itself. See this, a thought is quite literally not reality. So peer into reality without the words, without the minds commentary then see if such an idea as ‘a point to life’ exists. You will see this was all along concocted by the ingenuity of human mind.

Nice work keep it up! ?

What value are you putting into the world? That’s the number 1 question. A high quality and conscious E-commerce business is predicated on its underlying philosophy. There needs to be a valuable cause you attempting to fulfil far greater than personal financial gain. If you answer this question, you will have no problem. Ps. Chinese labour is not a problem if you do your research. Don’t low ball manufacturers. Help them out at times, build a real relationship. Avoid just going to them for manufacturing but make them be apart of your network. After all, the manufacturer is the most integral part of your business.