Truth Addict

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahá'í_Faith https://www.bahai.org/ "The Bahá'í Faith (/bəˈhɑːiː, -ˈhaɪ/; Persian: بهائی‎ Bahā'i) is a religion teaching the essential worth of all religions, and the unity and equality of all people. Established by Bahá'u'lláh in 1863, it initially grew in Iran and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongoing persecution since its inception. Currently it has between 5 and 8 million adherents, known as Bahá'ís, spread out into most of the world's countries and territories." Edited: thanks to @FredFred

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@sarapr You can't know who will understand your ideas. You can only assume. Don't let that bring you down though. I feel like you're reacting to that one particular case. After all, you don't need to convince anyone of anything. You might also use that situation as a lesson and a feedback for you to help understand the various ways you can explain the same things to different people in different times, cultures, situations, etc... And so you can become more convincing. Some people listen to logic, others listen to heart, some listen to others, others listen to themselves, etc... There's a lot to learn here (for everyone, and for me personally). And I love how complicated these issues are. Have a good time wherever you are.

@ivankiss Imagination is not bad, it's actually a good tool for the ego, for the dream, for living a good (material) life. Imagination is real but... For the purposes of enlightenment (truth realisation), it becomes an obstacle, and that's why some people here seem like they fight it. Otherwise, the devil is very beautiful. I agree with you, some people here tend to be critical of every single word you type. It's kind of annoying, but whatever, ignore them and do your thing. I liked your post btw.

Here's the trick: What are all spiritual techniques aiming towards? Death, aka no experience. How do you achieve death while you are still alive? Less activities, less stimulations. Take 'fasting' for example, you deprive yourself from food and/or water so you get closer to death. Why death? Because, I assume, awareness alone is the death of all experience. Death of the lies so you can see the Truth. I have a theory, kind of a map. Thoughts, bodily sensations, movement, and basically anything that creates experience upon awareness. Those are the main obstacles towards realising the Truth. So, what we're aiming towards through this process is to have the no-experience experience. Thoughts must stop, body must numb down, movement must stop, etc... I think that's what psychedelics do after all. I'm just assuming, need confirmation from more experienced people. @Leo Gura @Nahm you're the first that came to mind.

@Fairy You're exactly at where you must be 'skeptical of everyone and everything'. The point is there cannot be a method by which you will reveal the Truth, prove It, or explain It. You are conscious, are you aware of that? Of course, very obvious. Have you questioned that? No? Truth can't be found anywhere else. There's no objective scientific experiment for Truth. But there's a chance that there is. Do science on yourself, aka your subjective experience. That's the real science, that's the true original science that was discovered by ancient prophets and sages, etc... Jesus did that, Buddha did that, Mohammed did that. They did not believe or trust authority. Don't believe me or anyone on this. Trust only yourself by doubting it to death. Best of luck.

@Anton Rogachevski Cool! I wish the best for you my friend. I'm still at the very beginning. But I like it here, I don't want to empty my cup yet. My ego is still resisting. Any advice?

It's not literally a 'level'. Just another part of the path which is you. I would say if you like walking, try walking for 3-4 hours straight, and see the magic! Tons of insights!

@Mezanti Does it matter to you what your color is? It's just a map. You are the territory. You know better. I read your post and I've been there, I would say lose your mind a little bit, feel your body and emotions a little bit more, talk to strangers and try to enjoy it (it really is enjoyable and easy to have fun), give more attention to your breathing, do some charity work (not necessarily the traditional charity, but you know, help others who are in need), lose your agenda when you're not at work, have some pet, etc.. Maybe more importantly, go out in nature for prolonged periods of time. It'll give you exactly what you need. Good luck.

@Anton Rogachevski Cool insights! Thanks for sharing. It seems to me like you're totally surrendered, and that's why you see the value of everything you have. I think it's time to transcend and move up to the next level. You enjoy walking?

@Roman Edouard It's a fact, all beliefs are false. Tricky, but nevertheless, true.

Good questions for yourself to answer.

Whoever said that is lying to you.

@Fairy Keep an open mind and learn. You have a lot of misconceptions. You are aware of the pain. Pain is happening to your body. Are you the body? Or the one that is aware of the body? Who am I? This is the deepest question you could possibly ask yourself, at least for now.

So what?

@How to be wise You don't know what you're talking about. There's a reason why it's called 'mastery'. You don't develop mastery over the course of months or even years, a few decades of grinding work, sweat and tears, are required to achieve mastery. Does it make sense that I could win the formula 1 after a couple of years of driving?

Okay, the Truth is what is. Synonymously, the Truth is the present moment, whatever the content is. So what? What is so special about this? What is so spiritual about it? And how does it match with God, Nothingness etc..? I'm a pretty decent human being, and I care about the Truth. I understand that 'subject-object' duality is just an assumption and it must collapse, I don't suffer anymore (90% of the time), I enjoy life more, I go out in nature A LOT! I care a little about the dream character, and I don't really have much desires. I enjoy being alone. I still have some addictions, but they're working their selves out, and I believe they're going to end soon. Insight: addiction is just a way (better put: natural mechanism) of maintaining survival. I could get angry or sad rarely and it ends so fast. I'm comfortable with ego backlashes as I notice them happening every now and then. I don't view the so-called 'bad emotions' as bad anymore. Rather, I find them necessary. I'm an introvert, and I'm comfortable with that. And I could indulge myself into low consciousness talks if I felt like it, which is a cool new feature I discovered recently, I became a pretty laid-back guy recently. I mean, yes, the magic of life, I glimpse it. The sight and hearing and all that, how's it possible?! Amazing! Wonderful! I still have some doubts about death and the afterlife. Zero mystical experiences so far, and psychedelics are not on my radar. I feel like there's a lot more for me to learn, and I don't feel fully satisfied with my metaphysics yet. But I know I'm on the right path. You and other enlightenment people talk about 'nothingness, void, emptiness, etc..' which is something I can't relate to yet. What is your advice ? What should I do? Is it only time that I need? I believe you guys can read between the lines and know exactly what I need to hear. Because you always did! Love you all ? And thanks in advance.

Lol! So, I just need to shut up and that's it. The thing that you're questioning me for doing is the very same thing that you're doing. There's no point of me doubting every belief here. I do that on a specific time on my own. I'm here to communicate ideas with you and others. And I'm not sure there are other ways to do that. I think I get what you're pointing me to. I also think you have to make a clear distinction between being skeptical and being practical.

You make it feel wrong to ask questions. I'm not after liberation. I'm after the Truth. They might possibly be the same ultimately, but I'm seeking one and not the other. And I don't mind if I suffer for it. Have a good time. Would you please point out to me some of the many basic assumptions that I left without noticing? I'm here to learn. Maybe I was bad at expressing what I meant. For you, you might be satisfied with not-knowing. For me, not-knowing and stopping right there is just sweeping it under the rug. I want to know. Hope we're on the same page.

Good point! That's why I'm here. There's nothing better to do.

I just love how your words motivate me Leo! ? I would love to do some psychedelics at any given chance. But from my place, it's far ahead. Maybe a couple of years when I get a handle on my financial situation, and when I move to another country. Of course I'm planning to do so. It's good to know the ways that won't work. I'm very grateful for you, and I admire your work. Right now, I'm going to go hardcore with the practices. Thank you ? Dude, I'm not a native speaker. Pardon me.

Thanks for your generous response. I lack concentration, I think you gave it to me directly: Concentration meditation. ?? Consider it a hobby! Digging into reality to find the Absolute. Not every act stems from suffering. Some stem from love. That's exactly what I'm asking about. What is the present moment existentially? I gotta go hardcore, I guess. Thank you. I don't mind not-knowing. But I don't get it. I'm trying to do that as much as I can. No, I have never been. I'm not fully satisfied with my answers. I acknowledge that. That's why I'm asking. There is something more to reality than I think I know. And I want to know. But by all means, thank you for your beautifully written post, and your innocent laughter. And moreover, thank you for your time.

Tired of chasing myself! Well, it isn't 100% peaceful. I'm not fully satisfied yet. Whoa! That was orgasmic! I like it. I think that's exactly what I needed to hear. Imma dig here. Thank you @Nahm ? I just am. Yes, I lack focus. And maybe I'm confusing some terms with others. That's why I'm asking. Thank you. But I don't know what the Truth is existentially. And I want to know.

Which is prior? Experience or the explanation of experience? In other words, which is first? The story itself or the telling of it?