The Don

@Nahm, and after a while, I will start to feel better while trying to solve problems or use my mind effectively? It's not productive for me to be in a state of inner resistance. I'm actually shooting for doing anything with passion, regardless of what I do. For example, I started to learn a new programming language called Python. I struggle a lot just to figure out the basics. All I wish is to be more conscious so I can be able to work on things with passion, without inner resistance.

@Nahm, then what can I do to be able to solve these logic problems without feeling the 'not good' feeling?

Hi. You don't have to regret telling people to self-actualize. You did a great thing doing that. If the person you talked to rejected your advice, fine, no need to worry. On the other hand, in time you'll realize that advice is only for the people who want it and need it. At some point, you'll understand that just a small percentage of people are interested in self-actualization. I used to give people advice on eating healthy. Many of them are not interested and that's OK. Don't go and try telling people what they should do. Give them advice only if they want it. When you strike up a conversation with somebody, don't force your ideas on the person. Just let him or her know that is possible to achieve almost anything in life, and if he or she is starting to be curious about the subject, you can hammer him with advice. Otherwise, it's useless.

@Leo Gura, this has happened to me so many times, I can't even count. I'm generally detached from anyone and I avoid people in general, including my colleagues at work. It's mindboggling that so many girls are trying to flirt with me as I keep ignoring them and don't give them the attention they seek. Mature women are doing that as well. I catch them looking at me and then, those women instantly break eye contact because apparently they didn't wanna get caught.

I agree. I live in a small town and I can't find people with common interests. It's tough.

Since I was 15 years old.

Hello. When I watch CNN or MSNBC for that matter, or even when I read a Washington Post column from time to time, I recognize that those mainstream media outlets are pushing a systemic racism myth. And yes, 'systemic racism' is a myth. If you live in a Western nation and you are a citizen, you have all the rights that your fellow citizens have, regardless of race. Nobody can dispute this fact. You're literally free. Then why are these mainstream media organizations complaining about ' systemic racism' all the time when in fact, as a black (or Hispanic) man you have all the chances to succeed in life? There are successful Asians in America. In many cases, these Asians are doing better than whites. There are successful people of color in America as well. All those black NBA players who refuse to stand during the national anthem have millions of dollars in their bank accounts. How are they oppressed? I don't understand. When it comes to hiring people, it's illegal to discriminate against someone based on his race. Why are so many people complaining? Why are so many people, victims? All those who scream 'racism' all the time have no meaning in their lives. That's why they do it. They see themselves as oppressed because they don't have the courage to be responsible for their own lives. Any race can succeed in America if they put in the necessary work. But of course, they don't know that their minds are projecting reality. They don't know how to use their minds because no one taught them. Of course, they are victims, as they aren't even curious to ask questions and look up the answers on Google, or YouTube for that matter. A healthy mind knows that other people aren't to blame for your problems. And I understand that those mainstream media outlets are pushing the narrative of 'racism' for clicks. All they care about is the revenue, not the people who actually need help to break out of that victim mentality. Some people have privileges because they were lucky enough to grow up in a healthy, functional family. That's the only privilege some people have.

Those who run the government aren't the rich. They are just public servants with a good salary. People like Jeff Bezos are the rich ones and they have the power. If our public servants would stand with us, they could regulate the powers of the rich but it's not going to happen because our politicians are taking lots of money from people like Mark Zuckerberg.

Of course, it's not easy but what else can you do? Why not try taking vitamins and minerals that help with your thyroid problems? Anyway, the majority of people don't have enough minerals in their diet. You have to eat at least 7-10 cups of organic leafy greens every single day to meet your daily requirements. A big salad is not enough.

@Leo Gura, not because they are smarter but because those who run our governments abide by their rules. It's a fact. The good news is that their powers can be regulated properly by the government. It just needs to happen, that's all.

Hi. In the past two weeks, I've been asking myself what should I do to become more conscious? I'm talking about human consciousness. Is meditation (as a practice) enough? Or should I contemplate daily the nature of human consciousness? How about mindfulness? I would like to discover some exercises that help when it comes to increasing the level of human consciousness. I still have some inner resistance to study that I need to correct. It's like being frustratingly impatient when I have to grasp something. And it's not just inner resistance. It's something much deeper than that. I have a deep urge to understand something without having to process something as long as it takes to fully understand it. When I try to grasp a concept or a programming language, it gets so frustrating to the point of being unable to sit still. It's like asking someone to sit on a chair for 3 hours straight for no good reason, without moving an inch. In one of @Leo Gura's videos, I believe it was Low vs. High-Quality Consciousness, he talked about the importance of increasing the level of human consciousness without giving concrete examples of what can be done for the purpose of increasing human consciousness. So I wanted to know what can I do to become more conscious.

Yes. You’re absolutely right about that. I do my best to develop my level of human consciousness but sometimes it’s so hard that it is almost impossible to keep going. It’s an inner resistance that I can’t describe. Anyway, the practice itself is my only hope that keeps me going and I’m sure that one day I’ll be just fine. Sometimes I’m anxious. Sometimes I’m depressed and that’s OK. Consciousness will liberate me.

Hello. I've watched this video two times already and I thought it would be a great idea for all of us to debate it. I encourage you to watch the whole video before you start debating it. And for those who are not in the mood to watch the video, I'll explain what is it about. The old man explains exactly what's wrong with Yoga in comparison to Judaism. At some point in the video, he explains that an Easterner who practices Yoga (including meditation) learns to be detached from this world and ultimately becomes God-like. He gave an example related to the mission of Judaism on this planet. The old man made an analogy: If an Easterner goes out in the woods and sees a beautiful flower, he leaves it there. If a Westerner sees a beautiful flower that he loves, he takes it. If a Judean sees that mesmerizing flower, he would nourish it with water. What the old man wanted to highlight is that our purpose here as human beings is to make the world a better place. He continued that Judaism's mission in life is not to be detached from the world but to engage with the world and make it better. "Our job is not to leave the world. Our job is to have families and make a better world for us all", explained the old man. What are your thoughts on this? Is he wrong?

I'm just a regular guy. A mortal human being. If we want to keep a good society, we need to have families and pursue what's right. Otherwise our society is not going to survive.

I understand. That's good. The old man makes an explanation between Buddhist meditation and Jewish meditation. Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUBPULx_P4Y He's telling us that Buddhists get detached from the world and do nothing to elevate the world while Jewish people focus their attachments on doing the right things to elevate the world. I'm okay with meditation and having no attachments in life but we also need to elevate the world by doing the right things. For example, we should have families. We should discover new things. We should pursue the idea of happiness. We should create in this world. It's not enough to be completely detached. That's why the old man is against Buddhism. On the other hand, people can still meditate and use their creative abilities for the common good. @Leo Gura, what do you think of this Jewish vs. Buddhist Meditation video?

Hello. First of all, George Floyd was a good man. A patriot. He talked openly about the problems of blacks in America. He was an honorable man. George Floyd deserves justice. Those cops should be put on trial and the guilty ones should be going to jail. Period. On the other hand, what happens in America right now is unbelievable. All these thugs, looters and rioters are not seeking justice. They are destroying houses, buildings, businesses, and entire cities. The Mayors did nothing to stop this cataclysm. They stood and watched the cities burn to the ground. I've seen a viral video of a black man on Twitter, crying because his business was completely destroyed. It's horrifying. He worked his whole life and did his best to build that business. He worked hard to realize his American dream. His savings were there and the rioters took all of his money. That's so unfair, man. He planned to open on his business on Monday, and now he can't. His American dream was stifled, ruined by thugs. As I was thinking about the situation of that poor black man, I imagined myself being in his place. I imagined his sadness. I imagined his worries about the future of his family and his children. How is he going to feed his family now? What's happening right now in America is horrific. These riots are not about justice. Here's what Lara said: Looting is not protesting. Burning down local homes and businesses is not protesting. How sad that the memory of #GeorgeFloyd has been lost in all of this. What are we going to do about this? Are we going to learn something from this calamity? Are we going to form new alliances and institutions that will prevent this future type of behavior? We definitely have to do something about this. Do we want to preserve our civilization or do we want to live in a third world place? We have to decide, NOW.

I suggest letting the National Guard doing its job. I suggest people defending themselves. This is the reason we need the 2nd amendment.

This isn't just rage. It continues all over the country. These rioters are spreading throughout the United States. They are destroying almost all businesses. The city of Dallas is burning right now. Businesses are burning. We are facing hardship since the lockdowns which caused an unimaginable loss of a number of businesses. If this trend continues, you won't be able to go to a store and buy anything. The economy is going to implode. There is so much suffering in the world right now and it's not imaginary.

Hello. I just wanna be on the right side. That's all. I'm saying this because I was tempted to join the left, as I thought the left represents the truth. Many of them don't. If you want to understand where I'm coming from when it comes to the truth, watch this entire video. I'm not here to promote Tucker Carlson but he has incredibly good points. True points as a matter of fact. Watch the whole video and then continue reading my post. It's about two scientists who told the public that in the state of California you have a 0.03% chance of dying from Coronavirus. That video was taken down by YouTube. That's not freedom of speech. Why would YouTube do such an awful thing? If you want to live in a world of freedom, you need to stand up for the 1st amendment and against censorship. We need to speak up against censorship. YouTube is infested with power, that's why they did that. I don't have another answer for it. You shouldn't take down videos that represent science. You should let people speak their minds to have the possibility to discern the good from the bad. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think YouTube did the right thing in taking down a video that tells the public what is true?

That may be true. On the other hand, how can we build societies if we start from your premise?

Hi. I find it hard to talk in front of a camera. It doesn't feel natural and I don't understand why... In the back of my mind, it feels like something's bothering me. How many of you tried to make an uncut video? Did it work? How do you feel when you talk freely in from of a camera?

If you really believe that, there's nothing I can say to open your mind. We're living in the greatest depression that has ever existed. It is nothing like the great depression since 1929. What are your thoughts on this video? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VORvfCEm070 "Unemployment Is Mortality" Dennis reads you a telling interview from the former head of the Israeli Health Ministry. "the Draconian measures are of Biblical proportions, hundreds of millions of people are suffering." I was against the lockdowns from the beginning. It didn't flatten the curve. Sweden proved it. Christians and republicans were also against the lockdowns. They were right. Now hundreds of millions of people are suffering badly because of these unnecessary lockdowns. Here's an article from RCP, entitled How Fear, Groupthink Drove Unnecessary Global Lockdowns. Elon Musk tweeted this article. We've made the biggest error in human history regarding the lockdowns. I no longer take advice from so-called 'experts'. You might be a bright person but not wise. It doesn't matter if you're smart or intelligent. If you have no wisdom, you're useless.

Because Western civilization is fading away. We are losing it.

The reason I feel and believe it's important to have kids is that my transcended ego wants the best for the common good. We're having families not for the sake of ourselves, but to maintain a healthy and prosperous society. In my case, for example, I won't have kids because I feel like it or because I truly wish to have them, but because I know I'm doing a great thing for our society. A kid has to be raised in a responsible manner, not with the intent of making him how you want him to be. A kid needs healthy attachment from his parent, not a harsh disciplinary action. When a kid gets the attention and the love he needs, he won't become a mass shooter. @Leo Gura, I've never been against adoption. I agree with you and I believe, for sure, it's paramount to adopt a kid. It's a good thing to adopt a kid. Many people do that. There are people who can not have kids. There are many children in need of adoption. It's a perfect combination. But for those who can have kids, why not have them? People used to have kids. Now we no longer have them. That's not good. Our society is far below replacement levels. The outcome? Catastrophic. Wait and see.

@Leo Gura - it's a great thing to discover the illusory nature of reality. I don't deny that reality is an illusion and I'm certainly not against reality as being as it is; imaginary. With that being said, there is a thing called nature, and nature doesn't give a fu*k about imagination, lifestyle, and wants. Having children is paramount when it comes to stability and human progress. Even Elon Musk said that. Here's what I found on Google, a powerful explanation for those who disregard the importance of having children. [SOURCE] Oswald Spengler wrote the spectacular opus "The Decline of the West" shortly before WWI and the book was published in Germany in 1918, provoking universal reflections on man and civilization. The following passage is found on pages 104-105 in volume 2 of the 1961 Knopf edition: When the ordinary thought of a highly cultivated people begins to regard "having children" as a question of pro's and con's, the great turning-point has come. For Nature knows nothing of pro and con. Everywhere, wherever life is actual, reigns an inward organic logic, an "it," a drive, that is utterly independent of waking-being, with its causal linkages, and indeed not even observed by it. The abundant proliferation of primitive peoples is a natural phenomenon, which is not even thought about, still less judged as to its utility or the reverse. When reasons have to be put forward at all in a question of life, life itself has become questionable. At that point begins prudent limitation of the number of births. In the Classical world the practice was deplored by Polybius as the ruin of Greece, and yet even at his date it had long been established in great cities; in subsequent Roman times it became appallingly general. At first, explained by the economic misery of the times, very soon it ceased to explain itself at all. And at that point, too, in Buddhist India as in Babylon, in Rome as in our own cities, a man's choice of the woman who is to be, not the mother of his children as amongst peasants and primitives, but his own "companion for life," becomes a problem of mentalities. The Ibsen marriage appears, the "higher spiritual affinity" in which both parties are "free"--free, that is, as intelligence, free from the plantlike urge of the blood to continue itself, and it becomes possible for a Shaw to say "that unless Woman repudiates her womanliness, her duty to her husband, to her children, to society, to the law, and to everyone but herself, she cannot emancipate herself." The primary woman, the peasant woman, is a mother. The whole vocation towards which she has yearned from childhood is included in that one word. But now emerges the Ibsen woman, the comrade, the heroine of a whole megalopolitan literature from Northern drama to Parisian novel. Instead of children, she has soul-conflicts; marriage is a craft-art for the achievement of "mutual understanding". It is all the same whether the case against children is the American lady's who would not miss a season for anything or the Parisienne's who fears that her lover would leave her, or an Ibsen heroine's who "belongs to herself"--they all belong to themselves and they are all unfruitful. The same fact, in conjunction with the same arguments, is to be found in the Alexandrian, in the Roman, and, as a matter of course, in every other civilized society--and conspicuously in that in which Buddha grew up. And in Hellenism and in the nineteenth century, as in the times of Lao-Tzu and the Charvaka doctrine, there is an ethic for childless intelligence and literature about the inner conflicts of Nora and Nana. The "quiverful," which was still an honorable enough spectacle in the days of Werther, becomes something rather provincial. The father of many children is for the great city a subject for caricature; Ibsen did not fail to note it and presented it in his Love's Comedy. At this level all Civilizations enter upon a stage, which lasts for centuries, of appalling depopulation. The whole pyramid of cultural man vanishes. It crumbles from the summit, first the world-cities, then the provincial forms, and finally the land itself, whose best blood has incontinently poured into the towns, merely to bolster them up awhile. At the last, only the primitive blood remains, alive, but robbed of its strongest and most promising elements. This residue is the Fellah type.