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    Both of these theoretical worldviews are equally flawed from my own analyses and reflection. Just as is all theories, beliefs and worldviews.

    Determinism 

    Determinism argues that ones foreseeable future is predetermined by virtue of where they began. This is a complete fallacy if we accept reality is in constant change and flux. Epigenetic’s, neuroplasticity, quantum physics and the relativity of space and time all debunk this notion. A beginning can not determine an end if the changes in between it manipulate its unfolding process. We can observe this in nature. Whereby all ecosystems are completely different form the beginnings they first sprung. A forest or river morph, grow and deplete according to the surrounding weather and inhabitants that feed it. The earth has evolved and transmutated more times than any other observable part of life. Another good example is one who is born impoverished and maltreated. This person can turn their circumstance around providing they have the resources available. Or they may just choose to respond differently and make use of what they have been dealt. Either way, one is manipulating their forthcoming reality.

    Freewill

    Freewill is the inverse of determinism but is just as absurd. It argues one has independent autonomy and control over the outcome of their life and the decisions they conduct. At first this would seem true. However, at a fundamental level almost all functions we operate are autonomous to our conscious choosing. The many thoughts you concoct daily are not of your choosing. You do not choose how many thoughts to have at a given moment. Or which ones will overcome your mind at a given time. They arise at their own will completely dependent upon your state of mind and circumstance. How you respond to the manifestation of thoughts can be chosen by you but not the arising of them. This can be extrapolated to biology as well. Almost all functions of the body operate without your conscious intent. You do not consciously choose how to beat your heart, pump your blood, digest food, or when to be tired etc.

    It’s accurate to argue one can put forth particular actions and behaviours that influence change upon these functions. Yet it is complete delusion to believe one can independently will them.

    And finally, both of these theories are conceptual. Which means they are abstracted from reality. There is no determinism or freewill inherently held within the theory determinism and freewill. They are simply abstractions, thought forms taken out of reality to understand through a human lens. Which means they are invariably fragmented and limited, as all theories are.

    At a metaphysical level both of these belief systems are dependent on mind and hold no objectivity of their own. They imply language, thought and concept. Which renders them unequivocally limited and secondary. Theories and beliefs are predicated on a mind which is it’s self another conceptual belief. 

    Why is all this important? Because many of us act from the presupposition of these paradigms and find ourselves at the mercy of their principles. When just a short analysis reveals how absurd they really are.

    Figures such as Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson, who actively pontificate about these topics, only further compound the problem and delude audiences. We need to reflect upon given theories ourselves and determine the fallibility or truthfulness of them.

    A better way to consider life is that of the Lao Tszu’s explanations. The Tao Te Ching.

    “Those who flow as life flows need no other force” – Lao Tzu

    Life is like an ever changing river that should be moved with.

    Would love to hear others thoughts on these topics. Especially from those who follow ides of this sort. Fire away.

     

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    2 minutes ago, vibv said:

    @Jacobsrw The feeling of euphoria is per definition as real as it gets (or you could also say unreal/illusory, it doesn’t matter). Every feeling/experience in itself is totally real and unreal at the same time.

    But I would agree that it’s a more shallow form of euphoria than that of psychedelics.

    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.

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    10 minutes ago, vibv said:

    @Jacobsrw The euphoria is real. But it will leave you wanting more.

    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?

     

     

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    2 hours ago, Nemo28 said:

    Isnt that they both produce the mind dissolving effects which leads to bliss? 

    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.

     

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    51 minutes ago, Aaron p said:

    @Jacobsrw could you give an example of someone who is a more evolved political speaker? Someone who fits the description you talked about...?

    Or could you maybe mention specific things that Jordan talks about that you disagree with? It seems as though he is right as long as free speech stands. Ofcourse there isint really such a thing as absolute free speech everywhere. The government controls what we are allowed to say to children, what we are allowed to say in court etc. Or at least tries to.

    If the matter is on free speech perhaps the area of correction lies within how free "free-speech" should actually be. 

    There is ofcourse the "non-absolute" symbols his political presence encourages...like sexism, racism, or whatever. But the only reason this happens is because his followers manipulate what he says.

    So the way I see it, either Jordan needs to become aware of what his political presence encourages subconsciously, or he needs to continually reject his hateful followers. Or perhaps more specifically, reject the *hatred* of his followers. Specificity is important. I do see that a lot of right wing selfish people hijack his lone claim to free speech as a license to be mean and heartless. 

    He's a very loving, intellectual, vaunerable kind of guy. If evolution is the movement towards love then he seems to be very evolved...his followers do not. 

    It would probably be best if hateful people (against gays for example) didn't have a political figure to follow. However, if you cut one head off, usually 2 more grow back in its place...so I say, at least Jordan is sensitive, aware and composed. He's very loving. 

    Thoughts?

    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.

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    14 minutes ago, Preety_India said:

    @Jacobsrw I think he is great for beginners like me. 

    I like his terrifically high energy on stage. I end up finishing my work listening to his motivation speeches 

    Frankly, I'm yet to come across a motivational speaker as good as him. 

    He is a legend in that category. 

    I mean his communication skills are top of the top, it's mesmerizing how he blends words. 

    He surely got a gift that keeps giving. 

    Although I've uncovered some controversy about him that doesn't put him in a good moral frame. 

    But that's not something I should have to worry about as long as I can focus on the benefits.

    I mean nobody is perfect. 

     

    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.

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    On 31/01/2021 at 11:44 PM, Preety_India said:

    I find some of his material rewarding. 

    Just wanna know your general thoughts on Tony Robbins. 

     

    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.

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    On 18/01/2021 at 1:39 PM, The_Alchemist said:

    Post all Jordan Peterson related things in this thread, one of my fav teachers of all time, he is amazing :) :D xD
     

     

    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.

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    On 09/11/2020 at 2:30 AM, Bando said:

    @Jacobsrw Ive tried meditating with my eyes open and I find I get quite distracted.

    Do you look at a blank wall or in nature? Or do you just let your eyes glaze over not really focusing on anything at all? Do you mind explaining your meditation routine?

    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.

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    1 hour ago, lukasferre said:

    Great answers! Thank you guys. To be honest the value is not very high. We are selling a kind of funny product, a great idea, and it has a small benefit on women's comfort - women really love it - but for me, it is not like a passion or something...

    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.

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    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.

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    21 hours ago, Vlad_ said:

    Hello my friends! 

    Couple days ago I did 5 grams of dried mushrooms. This was approximately my 20th trip on shrooms. I became conscious of that fact that I'm God, we are all one thing, I'm love and etc. This time the realization of meaningless of existence was  very deep and extremely shocking. So the questions is - why should we live if everything has no meaning at all?? I watched Leo's video about the point of life, but at the same time I know that there's no point. 

    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.

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    On 20/01/2021 at 11:00 PM, lukasferre said:

    Hey guys,

    I have been in E-Commerce for a while, and it helped me out with my personal development a lot because it allowed me to invest a lot of time into that + traveling... Now I wanted to stop it and start like a life coaching thing. But for my purpose plans I need way more money. And I got an awesome E-Commerce idea which I am sure will be very successful. I really want to do that - the only problem I got is what this business brings with it. Chinese labor, plane transportation... How is this viewed from higher consciousness? 

    Thanks guys :)

    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.

  25. Posted · Edited by Jacobsrw

    @Gabith Bask in the profundity of what is and enjoy the reality of it regardless of what that reveals.

    Learn to see the bliss in all things. If it rains see the bliss in it. If it’s sunny, see the bliss in it. If there’s pain, see the bliss in it. If there’s comfort, see the bliss in it. If you succeed, see bliss in it, if you “fail”, see bliss in it.

    Personally, to be humbly honest I find joy in almost anything. One of them being the infinity of reality. There’s an endless opportunity of things to do in life. I couldn’t even list them all.

    you can create

    you can observe

    you can learn

    you can explore 

    you can engage physical exercise

    you can travel

    you reflect

    you can read etc.

    All of these can be applied to almost any facet of life. The list is literally endless, hence why boredom in my opinion is a complete delusion.

    All things are inherently bliss, they both stem from the same source.

    You can’t have a positive without a negative the two are interdependent. (Eg. Cold cannot be known having not first experienced warm or vice versa). Realise this and you will not need specific activities from which joy must be derived.