Truth Addict

Because we want to go in certain ways. They occur because they're necessary for the deluded human beings to keep them where they are. You can enjoy each one of them if you want to (if you don't resist). Meaning that you can remain unconscious and become happy, and then that happiness will make you more conscious. Your actions, however, are dictated by how disciplined you are, by your beliefs, your habits, and your lifestyle.

Probably because you don't do it (probably anymore ?). And therefore you probably resist taking criticism and judgment personally. That's funny because we think that's how we should be. But that's not quite correct. If I feel the need to protect myself, I most certainly will. And I won't even give a damn. Now comes the ego argument: "but that's egoic". Yeah, what's wrong with ego? Ego is God and is good too. That's what being authentic truly means. You might not be able to see the benefits right now, but other people certainly can (that's why they take criticism and judgment personally in the first place). That's what radical open-mindedness truly means. Negative in the sense that they are unwanted?

@hamedsf Cool! It's easier said than done though lol. Anyway, why would anyone take such challenges while there are anaesthetics available? It just doesn't make sense, even for enlightened people, especially for enlightened people. Because if they remain silent, anaesthetics is the default routine for basically any kind surgery. I understand that it's just a metaphor, but it applies to everything. Who are they challenging when experiencing excruciating pain without being attached to their bodies (taking into account the ability to choose easier ways)? Probably their imagination.

@DrewNows Why do we not have to take anything personal? That may be part of the path. Right? We're free to place limitations on ourselves though, I don't see a problem with that. Honestly, I don't know what the term 'negative' means anymore. Right now, I'm in a place where everything is positive. Limiting, yeah, it could mean what you refer to as negative. Limiting the path is not positive nor negative, it's just you deciding to take a certain turn, in a specific way that you want your life to go. Limitation is differentiation, nothing more, nothing less. You want your life to go in a certain direction, so you exclude all other possible directions. It's just as simple as that. You can let go of that, and live in all directions although you don't have to, there's nothing wrong with limiting yourself. Suffering is resisting being, whether it's change or something else. And I'm happy that you're feeling liberated, that's awesome!

@DrewNows You can still go meta on the suffering and realise that you need not to suffer from the beginning. You can learn how to enjoy whatever happens in your life. It's not merely about removing the 'negative feelings', but rather about making them positive. You've probably already realised that everything is meaningless. If so, then great! You just need to actualise that realisation. How do you actualise it? Move from thinking to being. Transcend the mind. How do you do that? Realise the meaninglessness of meaninglessness. Realise that all thoughts are bs. How do you do that? Meditation, isolation, silence. That's all I can help you with. I wish you all the best.

Why do you think that this is somehow bad and that you should suffer from it?

@hamedsf I believe that a human being can sleep two hours a week. It's possible depending on the lifestyle and the number of hours of meditation one practices. Enlightenment is not emotional mastery, but it must lead to it. Am I getting that right?

@DrewNows I remember our conversation, and I can't conclude anymore. I was obviously wrong. Growth is very tricky, since future is a mystery.

Control is an illusion, a trick. A trick so neat that it almost always goes unnoticed. Everything is out of control. Things will happen when they happen. There's no possible way to control anything whatsoever. At the same time, everything is perfect and in place. And all is made, prepared, and planned for you. It takes a lot of courage and faith to actualise that though. And at the same time, it requires no effort whatsoever, because you are already courageous and faithful to stay where you are. ... I lack social intelligence. That's the root problem of my bad communication skills. I don't lack emotional intelligence, I actually am great at that. I just lack enough experience for being able to meet at where people are at, and how they think and what they value and what they love to hear. It's not that I live in a bubble of fantasy right now, but rather that I always used to.

@Shadowraix I understand your concerns ? But I would like to hear some more details, if possible.

@Preetom The more we talk/think about it, the further we get from it. Silence, meditation, and isolation are all that's required.

Have you ever tried going a month without using the internet? I tried it for almost 2 months, I only used the internet for 5-10 mins a day, plus one hour a week. That's where most of my growth happened. But also a lot of growth happened/is happening through the internet nowadays. I like this pendulum pattern. Going all in for whatever end you're on.

Where do you see him tired? He's on the forum answering silly questions all the time. (loosely speaking). Plus, he mentioned that he will reduce the number of videos, because he's now more interested in deepening his awakening, not sharing it with the world.

Do you want a story or do you want the truth?

Exactly. Then he would have to consider that some damages are irreversible, and start to take responsibility for his health and stop drinking beer. Suffering is at a deeper level than addiction and ego games.

Being stuck in hell forever is just a thought that makes hell a true hell. Because if you know that it will pass, you will already be in heaven. You see how this works? There can be no hell without you imagining its eternity. Meditation is the way. Meditation is the way.

Do it, and see how it will make you feel about yourself. If that is truly what you desire.

??? There is never an eternal hell, since God is all-loving and all-merciful, and since all imagination is illusory. Eventually, everything comes back to source, bliss.

@Karas Ego is your imagination. That's all. Everything you imagine is not reality, it's just a map for reality. Mistaking your imagination for reality is called delusion. That should make sense for you right now. But ultimately, reality is imagination, and the map is the territory. From your point of view right now, they're very different and this does not make sense. It's okay, there are many layers of ego, and they all need to be uncovered in order to see the truth. Uncovering some of them is great, as long as you keep an open mind and keep uncovering.

Correct! My dog does not have an IPhone, and he's enlightened. Wait, I don't even have a dog. How disconnected have we become? I'm probably going to leave the forum sometime soon, perhaps a break, I'm not sure. But it's definitely keeping me away from myself.

@hamedsf That comes from thinking about it. The magic is all around us, waiting for us to tap into it. I have become so disconnected from it these days because I started thinking again. Connection requires silence, isolation, and long hours of meditation.

@mandyjw Thank you Mandy ?❤️ .. People who have not suffered enough of slavery will not have enough desire to break free. There's no point in trying to wake people up. When they're ready, they will. Suffering is a requirement for awakening only for the enslaved of us. People who were not enslaved too much are close to realise God without suffering at all. People who are in the middle of slavery will remain asleep forever, and they may not mind it a single bit. It starts being annoying when you're on one end of the spectrum. Mediocrity is the best way to deal with the majority of people, since they love being slaves. Some awakened people love to bring others with them. There are many awakened people that are living very mundane lives without bringing much attention to themselves. They just don't advertise it. Self-Actualization is way beyond just awakening. It's about revealing your fullest potential.

Infinite Intelligence is not what you imagine it to be. It's not some green columns of matrix numbers, it's not becoming a super computer, it's not some science fiction that you dream about. It's not any of that. It's the magic of what you are. You. Yes, you. So, be what you are, and realise that magic!

Never. I have become naturally high most of the time probably 7 months ago and up until now, and it's getting better every single day. I've had several low moments though, so low that they got me so high! @Nahm Nice one! Getting there sometime soon. Don't wait up though.

Not-knowing is the most fertile land for growth