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Or let me phrase this as to not sound so egregious, Does war, apart from the it's seeming randomness, unpredictability and collaterality in it's destruction and destructive tendencies, also serve as a check on ridding the obstacles to the progress of humans and societies by rooting out and showing the consequences of, by standards of a current social development, no longer sustainable views and ideas about the functioning and foundations of a human society, as in the sense of dispelling all seeming contradictions, illusions and dellusions within societies and showing them the actual state of things as they are and as they were before developing to this moment without being changed or intervened upon? Or, In short as the etymological meaning behind the original Germanic root of the word war in English suggest, meaning "warren" - fog of war, or confusion, is war just bring up on the surface the mental confusion and fog between people that existed in a society upon the surface for all to see and to show the consequences of it not being resolved by them that it leads to the destruction and self-destruction by insisting and wanting to remain living within that fog, or in other words does it contain creative tendencies within it by showing people the depth of the fog and confusion they have been living in and therefore forces them to adapt to new ideas and ways in which that society might in the future function Or to put it more bluntly, in a similar way, but in a radically different context the way Leo said in one of his videos about societal evolution, does death, destruction and suffering caused by war actually have a net positive of ridding the world of no longer unsustainable views and ideas for the present world and current society that we are living in? Is it actually deep down in ourselves that we are looking towards that what might be destruction for some egos might also spell creative potential for others? I say all this with a deep sympathy and sorrow for the people of Ukraine and what they have to potentially go through now and face and I hope, even rather I feel naively,that they can somehow avoid the tragedy that might befall some of them, for I feel I don't want to wish destruction to befall upon others so destruction wouldn't eventually befall upon me for wishing it in a self-deluded and unconscious way. Keep in mind, I don't yet personally myself yet grasp of how destruction and creation are sometimes intertwined though I have some ideas, images and thoughts in late hours when I can't sometimes sleep of how they actually might play out and serve a function in a progress and transformation of a society and humanity at large when I am, often morally solipsistically i.e. without much academic and empirical investigation and literature reference, thinking about topics in world history and politics.

I heard it works but only if you're able to lower semen production in the first place, so it's not semen retention/accumulation(expect if it might have some weird occult use), it's having your sexuality redirected or maybe turned off but without suppressing or being tense otherwise it can be useful to do it, its demonized because pleasure is severely misunderstood and underestimated. I think people should learn to look at pleasure more neutrally, not associate it so much to psychology, you just do the same thing you do when you observe pain/discomfort/suffering, you have to be minimal in your suppression/transformation of any given pleasure to correctly understand it at it's purest level, easier to observe stable pleasures that tend not to change too much like food rather than lets say a hyper complex "pleasure" in a hyper horrific trauma experience, or the pleasure of solving a rubick cube. Complex memory/event/actions are both pain/pleasure so you need objective observation of both which can then require your observational self itself to have a strong integrated measure of equanimity between these two, if you disfavor or favor either one too much you'll be unable to see what either really is at the highest and "lowest"(fundamental) levels, you have people that demonize pain too obviously but pleasure is horrifically misunderstood because in a way it's "higher" and closer to love/imagination(logic for some people) while pain is "lower" and closer to the body/hate. It's a masculine/femininize(minimally socio psychological, but it's fully there) energy intelligence thing.

Ya, I'm aware of all that and how people need to do more than have these experiences. I'm just wanting to know how much those experiences in particular change people's lives. Actually. Practically. Or if it's literally just that during these experiences you see things more clearly, then the experience ends and you have to integrate it and nothing really changed except your recollection of what you saw (not saying that's nothing, just that your behaviors won't change without implementing what you saw). ... Come to think of it... I remember Ralston speaking about for some people, entire behavior patterns just instantly fall away (I think the video is called something like "Consider instant transformation"). But then others not.

It seems to vary a lot and is highly personal. The transformational aspects that may come are your decisions to make. From the ego perspective, it doesn't make sense to want such radical transformations so it would seem "unproductive". But actually, this planet could use more selfless awakened healers/leaders, so if your self-identity becomes about the collective then it actually makes perfect sense once you yourself are healed and able to give more than you receive from the ego standpoint (eg, where you start to live in the reality that by giving to another that you're giving to yourself, but with self-respect also). Awakening does not guarantee this path it takes more decision-making to reach that, but it certainly can if used for this purpose on top of understanding. Understanding to me goes hand in hand with transformation so it just depends on what you are personally inspired to do. Deep awakenings can inspire you to be dedicated to being an artist, conscious leader, saint, empathic healer, spiritual teacher, etc on this planet, or just a really good/generous person. But to actualize those things you still have to actually decide for such. Or you can still live out the rest of this life through the ego perspective if that is what you feel inspired to do and there's nothing wrong with that either, or "away from society", it just highly depends on the individual and where they are at in their evolution. Most people's immediate concern is to heal their own traumas and internal conflicts, and that already can improve their lives drastically for themselves and the world, and I would say a requirement for the next steps. However it can also disorient you for some time and cause you to change your work and life drastically. It is helpful to have some support in your life during the awakening process if you have the luxury of such. Some people can awaken a lot and not really change that much or change very slowly, others it can cause a total shift that the person you once knew is no longer. The glory and love from God should inspire you but it's not a simple process, the permanent dissolution of the ego is an arduous process and there are many layers of it for most beings and takes some time if you are not born awakened at a young age. But sometimes you just know that that's what you're meant for in this incarnation, whereas others have to go through a few things and come back to it. During this time it's not uncommon to go through bouts of depression, suicidal thoughts, doubts, etc. So one might seem to the world that one is going insane and "lost it". But you will come out the other side and have grown from it.

"Much like the hermetically sealed alchemist's crucible, which when heated transforms base material into fabulous riches, the King as Center and as Transforming Vessel changes unintegrated psychological contents into the gold of personal and potentially global creative transformation." - Moore & Gilette I wish I could have the four "Within Books" on my bookshelf. I don't understand why such amazing books are out of print. I hope they come back one day.

@iceprincess I flow in what the moment asks me. First is to use intuition and listen to what people need. If I feel that Leo stuff will help I share, sometimes I share a book that helped me in that issue or a link to a podcast pr a music video. No worries of someone grow more than you. I would feel happy if any one in my influence circle could experience mystical states and experience deep transformation in their lifes. The more happy and healty people are around me better everything is. Fixing selfishness. That could be the title of a SelfHelp book.

Yeah, I figured out what I need to do, thanks to "our" ferrari Mind.. I just gotta do Stage Turquoise shit, to install the wisdom from Mind to Body. If you really want that, go study something called quantum linguistics. it's the same thing that they use in hypnotherapy.. --- @UDT Thanks! Yeah, I'm Doing Transformation Coaching.

How old are you? I heard a Turquoise Guru saying there happens a transformation for someone, every around 20 years or something like that.. I was born Green, at 21y.o. I reached Yellow,, what I mean is, you'll reach yellow really easy, don't worry about it, Just keep doing what your doing! I love that. <3

What sport or exercise benefits you the most? Curious on how it's helped you -mental health, body transformation, achievement? Do you feel like sport/exercise is a big part of your personal journey? I've been drawn to a lot of different exercise the past few years. For the past year I've been weight lifting in attempts to improve my physique, but recently slowed down on that and picked up martial arts again (bjj and boxing). I feel like it's benefited me massively in general happiness, fitness, gave me an outlet, and actually showed me that I'm capable of learning something. Hbu?

Honestly, I don't care anymore whether these are SSRI’S or not .the thing is they work . I don’t know if depression can be cured in all people. What i do know is my life changed for the better substantially since my doc prescribed to me these medications. That was five months ago. I have felt real good ever since. I learned how to get myself better. Also Mindfulness helped me a ton . and like I said I don't take them anymore.. if i miss on dose of my meds? Depression is back? He'll no. The transformation i underwent just by finding a nice blend of three drugs is incredible. I learned happiness. Joy. Peace. I feel that almost every day. I do not choose to worry about my dependence. My depression has alot to do with a chronic disease diagnosis when i was young. I take insulin every day. Adding the anti-depressant dependency? None of us are perfect. I don’t mind the dependencies that keep me alive.

To me personally the energy of Andrew Tate comes across as a foolish infant who is not yet able to understand that he is only fucking himself over all the time by fighting his personal reality and exploiting others for his selfish gain. But I did not expect such a large percentage of human males would be so easily conditioned into believing that it might be beneficial to follow that type of example. I guess it all comes down to what you choose (or have been taught) to define as 'success', desirable, wisdom and freedom. Your definitions, expectations, thoughts, emotions and behaviours are the result of what you choose to believe and therefore create your reality by. I view the current state of our human civilisations indicative of the lack of proper spiritual guidance, education and true wisdom. It is my wish and I trust that the example of Andrew Tate will katalyse many into the next level of their spiritual development by at least wanting to go or actually choosing their own unique path to more liberation from the collective insanity in which they are born. In my eyes Andrew Tate is unconsciously embodying this desire for true freedom we all inherently feel are able to create. Similar to the phenomenon of how all kinds of 'conspiracy theories' seem interesting to the ones who are beginning to awaken to the true nature of reality and the self, which will be naturally transcended when more consciousness or wisdom is integrated. I truly invite anyone who reads this to honestly explore what your definition of success is. In order to firstly discover how much you have actually been conditioned into believing all that nonsense and by whom, and secondly to go way deeper into yourself and initiate or continue the most direct and fulfilling contact and relationship with your true divine nature. Once established and more often chosen to trust the intuitive guidance you may experience, you will naturally realise the absurdity of following someone else because they might have once symbolised within your consciousness the qualities you desire to embody. All that you perceive is coloured, or limited by your belief systems, you attract what you believe is possible and about yourself. The main reason I do feel attracted to Leo's type of communication is not the contents of the wisdom he shares, because that is very similar to what I have learned in my own personal path of spiritual enlightenment, but the attitude he brings as a reflection of the wake up call so many obviously need nowadays. Leo is a nice reminder to keep following my own truth and path in these challenging times of collective transformation. Do you want to pursue the illusions of this world or are you ready for the next dimension of experience? Much love ?

I hear you. Life can be hell even before awakening, but that is nothing compared to feeling flooded with the love and glory of God, only to be cast out of the holy presence like Lucifer. Especially when you didn't do anything wrong!?! After falling what seems like forever through the void, God catches you again, and this time there is an even deeper awe. The resonance with your ultimate nature is at a higher frequency. You realize that the psyche has become thinner than it was before, from the grinding darkness of the void, and the light of God shines through more brightly still. The banishment turns out to be an act of divine love, and what you needed all along. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend "Dark Night of the Soul", especially the translation and commentary by Mirabai Starr: This is a path of annihilation of the ego. But we must first be brought home to ourselves before we can bear to see our nothingness before God…It is less for those who are struggling to find themselves than it is for the ones who have a clear sense of self and are ready to purify it… This is a path for those who use their suffering as a tool for transformation. In the dark night of each soul, we are simultaneously annihilated and immeasurably strengthened.

What are some things that you Actualizerz feel are good "mental/ physical/spiritual" preparations for intensive PD workshops, etc? I recently made a Mala for Meditation. One of the words I used in the mantra was *Transformation*. Within a week, there was a message in my inbox for a PD workshop with the same name! I ended up getting a bursary for the full $500 cost, and another bursary to cover my child care too!!! Incredible!!! I haven't had to conform, be in one spot, pay attention, etc...*full-time* in at least a decade! This is only a week, but it's a full, deep, intensive week! I feel like I'm having a PD growth spurt (similar to when I first began this a year and a half ago). Some of my beliefs, etc... can change on the drop of a dime, and I'm fantastically open. That said, I have a tendency to go overboard (like blacking out from sleep dep doing homework, etc). How can I go into this deeply, with full awareness, while at the same time, having this be gentle enough for me that I don't get totally overwhelmed. My motives are pure and true, I am prepared to release, travel into my dark corners, etc...Still, I have been (at least subconsciously) often more resistant and judgemental. How can I dive into this fully, to allow the ultimate blossoming to occur?

I have got far more transformation, value and success working with my own coach than the initial icf training I took and books I have read.❤️ The bar for entry is very low to get into coaching and getting higher to actually make it and succeed at it. Ontological coaching is far one of the deepest modalities and being a great coach demands a lot of inner work.

Meditation is my mainstay. It is like judo training for the mind. You reach the point where thoughts and emotions, no matter how apparently urgent, are allowed to flow through without grasping or resistance. They are realized to be energy patterns, nothing more. From awareness, any action required by the present moment is clearly seen. You no longer lose yourself in the melodrama of the mind. It is an amazing transformation. While life continues to throw challenges your way, they are no longer a problem, but a tempering force for deeper growth. Eventually no matter what winds blow, you are a still flame. Recommended reading: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer The Mind Illuminated by John Yates 10% Happier by Dan Harris That said, don't worry about falling back. It happens to most of us, and is actually the pathway forward. There is a French expression, reculer pour mieux sauter, which means taking a step back to jump farther forward. Both personal and cosmic evolution have regressive cycles which lead to higher states of transcendence. All part of the conscious journey.

Edit: Some people seem to be talking about cessation in a lot of ways other than what the original post is talking about. Here’s a description of it from Daniel Ingram which clarifies and captures what this term means: “Fruition (phala in Pali) is the fruit of all the meditator’s hard work, the first attainment of ultimate reality, emptiness, nirvana, nibbana, ultimate potential, or whatever extrapolative and relatively inaccurate name you wish to call something utterly non-sensate. In this non-state, there is absolutely no time, no space, no reference point, no experience, no mind, no consciousness, no awareness, no background, no foreground, no nothingness, no somethingness, no body, no this, no that, no unity, no duality, and no anything else. “Reality” stops cold and then reappears. Thus, this is impossible to comprehend, as it goes completely and utterly beyond the rational mind and the universe. In “external time” (if we were observing the meditator) this stage typically lasts only an instant (though the question of “duration” will be addressed below). It is like an utter discontinuity of the space-time continuum with nothing in the unfindable gap, exactly like what happens when someone edits out a frame or sequence of frames of a movie. It is not that you see a blank screen for a while where they edited the frames out, instead that part of the movie is just not there.“ I will say that I’ve experienced both although Leo will certainly claim that I haven’t accessed God Realization before as he says this with essentially everyone. Regardless, cessation was far more important to my spiritual development personally. The instant before my first cessation was by far the highest state I had ever experienced up to that point, but cessation was what made the difference. There is something truly transformative about seeing experience and everything and anything you’ve ever known disappear. It can give particularly solid insight into the fact that there really isn’t a self or even Self that lasts and can be accurately identified with. Experiencing myself as God was transformative in that moment and maybe some transformation power and momentum lingered for a bit, but it is essentially just a peak experience (albeit an incredibly amazing one that CANNOT be imagined before it happens). Cessation on the other hand was the spark that started a chain reaction which caused deeper and deeper AUTOMATIC insight into experience. My baseline modes of perception were forever changed and enhanced after that event. The first cessation is in some people’s interpretations seen as stream entry described in Buddhism which is essentially you entering the stream to be carried by the current toward full awakening no matter what you do. I think it’s certainly possible that cessation did so much for me and was seen as such a high thing at the time partially because I had already built a foundation with God Realization and other insights. Maybe if I had experienced cessation first and had God Realization afterward, I would interpret God Realization as higher due to that event first occurring upon a greater spiritual foundation. There is also no one true God Realization or cessation. How either of these or practically any other spiritual insight and experience occur relies a lot on how far you’ve gone in your previous history of practice. Insight is something which builds upon itself to further and further degrees. I will also clarify that, in my opinion, the sixth jhana is not God Realization proper. It has some of the elements of God Realization there, but it is not quite as full and miraculous based on my experience and interpretations. Sixth jhana is a direct feeling while in a formless state that You extend to and contain everything in an infinite distance spanning in every direction. It’s pretty similar, but it’s not quite the same as the feeling that You are unquestionably God. I guess the point of all of this is to say that BOTH of these realizations are integral for maximum spiritual progress and that they can be incredibly complimentary and can build into even greater personalized realizations and states that you’ll be able to discuss with practically no one once you’re at that point. My subjective ranking of peak states and insights has things beyond both God Realization and cessation, but it’s important to remember that you can’t judge one person’s awakening against another’s with any validity. You can only judge states you have experienced against others you also have experienced, and even then it’s likely that your rankings of one thing as better than another is going to be a bit inaccurate as you can’t truly hold the two or more realizations in their fullness directly next to each other to compare them.

He said he would when he found a suitable camera to record the transformation. He also said that God Realization was nonsense, that really the objective was the alien god, but that this was hidden from us because our human mind could not manage it. that from now on he was going to teach alien awakening. He also said that he had never been happier because if he closed his eyes he would see green and blue aliens doing somersaults and going in helicopters. then he expressed concern because he was in a constant psychedelic state, with nocturnal activations, and then he never returned to the matter. it looks like he is now using thc . This all sounds pretty strange, doesn't it?

5th ice-bath this winter 45 min meditation yesterday, and 45 min meditation today. I skipped the ice-bath I had planned for yesterday, but today I did one. After the ice-bath I did another session of 45 min of meditation. So much process and stuff after Brazil, so maybe I have to increase my dose of meditation. It was like it was burning all over my being with restlessness before that second session, so I sat down in order to go deeper into the burning sensations and let it burn. There is a transformation I've experienced before where before meditation I'm victim of the burning sensations, but after meditation the burning has been transformed more into flames of devotion. Not sure if that is exactly what happened today, but I feel more cooled down now.

State Of Consciousness Is Everything https://youtu.be/2u5M6tDc5TE State of consciousness is everything and is the fundamental universal rule Reality consists of one thing: consciousness, which takes different states Objects do not exist outside of consciousness; they are part of whatever state of consciousness you are in Examples of different states of consciousness include dreaming, being drunk or high on drugs, being tired or sick, being in a meditative state, and being in a hypnotic state The brain is like a radio that can tune into different states of consciousness, and the body follows the brain in experiencing those states It is possible to intentionally shift one's state of consciousness through various methods such as meditation, hypnosis, and psychoactive substances The state of consciousness that one is in affects their perception of reality and their experience of life It is possible to become aware of and master one's own state of consciousness, leading to greater control over one's experience of reality and greater spiritual growth. The concept of consciousness is universal and not tied to a physical body or neural network The physical universe is a figment of consciousness, not the other way around The concept of a physical universe is an idea in the mind, and the actual physical universe is also a figment of consciousness Every object and person, including Albert Einstein and the speaker, is a figment of consciousness Consciousness weaves together "figments" or strands of information to create larger concepts or ideas This process of weaving figments together can be repeated infinitely, creating nested layers of information The concept of consciousness is difficult to grasp and understand fully DMT is a figment of consciousness Memories, helicopters, stomach aches, pina coladas, and intense anger are all figments of consciousness The idea that reality is made of certain kinds of figments of consciousness is incorrect One figment is not more fundamental than any other figment Reality is made of as much a pina colada as it is a sexist joke or Disneyland or a helicopter The relativity of substrate means that one building block is no more preposterous than any other The complexity of a pina colada and an electron is identical It doesn't matter where on the infinite zoom scale you are, some things are not easier or harder for reality to create The idea that reality is made of small, fundamental building blocks is a human idea and not a fact Reality is infinite and cannot be broken down into fundamental building blocks Reality is not made of atoms or quarks or energy or mathematics Reality is not made of anything Reality is not a thing that can be made of anything Reality is not a thing at all Reality is not even a concept Reality is infinite and boundless Reality is not even a "place" Reality is not even a "where" Reality is not even a "what" Reality is not even a "how" Reality is not even a "when" Reality is not even a "who" Reality is not even a "why" Reality is not even a "which" Reality is not even a "whose" Reality is not even a "if" Reality is not even a "then" The speaker believes that consciousness is irreducible and infinite Consciousness is made up of every possible figment of consciousness The speaker suggests that understanding consciousness requires a deep awakening and may require one to lose their sanity The speaker believes that attempting to understand consciousness using scientific methods will not be successful The speaker suggests that understanding consciousness requires grasping it from the top down, not the bottom up The speaker believes that inquiring into the nature of reality, oneself, and consciousness may require one to lose their sanity The speaker believes that the ultimate nature of reality and where it came from is not easily accessible or understandable without losing sanity The speaker suggests that the process of understanding consciousness and reality may involve experiencing altered states of consciousness The speaker believes that traditional methods of learning and education are not sufficient for understanding consciousness and reality The speaker suggests that the ultimate understanding of consciousness and reality may require a personal experience or transformation. Intelligence cannot be created from the bottom up, it must be understood from the top down The material world is not capable of comprehension, only the mind is Material objects, such as the human brain, are not actually material but rather mind masquerading as material The nature of mind is infinite sentience and intelligence High levels of intelligence can feel like insanity to humans Humans may perceive those with high levels of intelligence as otherworldly or supernatural entities The mind has a fundamental capacity for sentience and intelligence The speaker is discussing the relationship between states of consciousness and understanding Thinking, modeling, and conceptualizing cannot substitute for states of consciousness One's current state of consciousness determines what they can understand and communicate to themselves and others The English language is limited in its ability to communicate concepts beyond a narrow, ordinary set of consciousness Spiritual teachers may incorrectly teach that thinking is an obstacle to spirituality and awakening Thinking can expand and become "hyper thinking," a new dimension of intelligence that allows for reasoning and thinking in "hyper-dimensional" ways This hyper thinking is a kind of intelligence that most of humanity does not know exists, and may be similar to what an evolved alien species might possess The importance of raising one's baseline state of consciousness and accessing temporary peaks The mistake of dismissing the value of temporary peaks or solely focusing on raising the baseline The need for both approaches in spiritual development The relativity of states of consciousness and the lack of a "best" or "invalid" state The role of states of consciousness in understanding and experiencing the world The potential downsides of high states of consciousness for certain goals or desires The connection between spirituality and changing one's state of consciousness The potential dangers of spiritual practices and the importance of caution and self-awareness The role of substances in altering states of consciousness and the potential risks and benefits of using them. The speaker discusses ways to raise one's baseline state of consciousness One way is to sit and concentrate for long periods of time without distraction Another way is to practice yoga and intense breathing Psychedelics can also be used to experience higher peaks of consciousness The speaker explains that state of consciousness determines what an individual can do and access Mystics can do seemingly impossible things because they are in different states of consciousness Paranormal abilities and cities are possible from higher states of consciousness Clairvoyance and telepathy are examples of abilities that may be accessed from higher states of consciousness The speaker notes that every living being is in a unique state of consciousness God is the highest state of consciousness, but it is not just one single state Some states of consciousness are "awakened" and allow self-awareness of being God Most people are not in an awakened state, but enlightenment is a state of consciousness that can be temporary or permanent The purpose of the episode is to guide listeners towards higher states of consciousness and to explain why they may not currently have access to certain abilities or experiences The speaker suggests that the ultimate goal is to access omniscience and to be conscious of how one has created their reality and life The speaker encourages listeners to keep an open mind about the possibility of accessing higher states of consciousness and to not give up on their spiritual journey. The speaker is teaching about a subject and is fully immersed in learning and understanding it themselves It is a big responsibility to teach this subject, and it is important to not deceive or lie to the listeners The listeners must also take responsibility and do their own thinking, contemplation, cross-referencing, and practice to ensure they are not misled The speaker recognizes their own limitations and biases, and that they will inevitably make mistakes and have self-deceptions It is important to be aware of and acknowledge the fallibility of all teachers and to critically evaluate what is being taught Spirituality is deeply personal and cannot be outsourced to others; listeners must take responsibility for their own spiritual journey The speaker encourages listeners to be the chief spiritual officer of their own lives and to take charge of their own spirituality.

Understanding Creation vs Destruction https://youtu.be/nJsyiFJ1iVs Understanding creation and destruction as opposite concepts Relativity of destruction and matter of perspective Previous concepts from previous episodes (bias, relativity, differences of perspective, dualities) Duality of creation and destruction collapsing into each other in non-duality Humans biased and selfish, with fixed rigid standard for what is creation and destruction Ego mind labels things as negative or destructive if they harm it and positive or constructive if they help it Example of "weapons of mass destruction" (nuclear weapons) and creation of the weapon before its destruction Example of viruses and how they can both create and destroy Idea that destruction can lead to creation (e.g. forest fires, demolition leading to new construction) Understanding that everything is interconnected and inseparable Importance of letting go of dualistic thinking and seeing everything as a unity Understanding that creation and destruction are not good or bad, but simply a part of life The destruction of the World Trade Center created a pile of rubble and debris The universe doesn't have a preference for one state of the World Trade Center over the other Destruction can be a necessary part of creation The destruction of the World Trade Center led to the creation of the Freedom Tower Reality is a never-ending process of transformation Our minds tend to label things that threaten the perpetuation of our forms as negative or destructive, but death and destruction can lead to new life and transformation The cycle of life continues through the transformation of matter and energy The field of consciousness cannot be destroyed and exists as an absolute Consciousness can take different forms or be empty, but even when empty it still exists as emptiness Absolute emptiness cannot be destroyed or emptied further, and is the underlying structure of reality Understanding this structure and appreciating it can change one's relationship to reality and help them see events in a more holistic and less biased way The goal of spiritual practices is to see the impermanence and interconnectedness of all things, and to find peace in the face of change and loss. This can involve detachment from personal desires and attachment to material things, and finding a sense of purpose and meaning in life. Meditation and mindfulness can help one cultivate this understanding and perspective.

What Is Paradox - Why Does Paradox Exist https://youtu.be/wSnfEZJ0SO8 Paradox is a statement or proposition that leads to a self-contradictory conclusion despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises Paradoxes are like glitches in the matrix that point towards absolute truth Western intellectual tradition has a fear of paradox and often tries to sweep it under the rug This fear exists because paradox is threatening to rationality, science, materialism, and the academic game played in universities The source of paradox is the tension between the limited human mind and the infinite nature of reality This tension leads to self-contradictory statements and paradoxes The resolution to paradox is to go beyond the limitations of the human mind and embrace the infinite nature of reality This can be done through spiritual practices such as meditation and enlightenment The acceptance of paradox can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of reality Paradoxes can also be resolved through a more holistic and integrated approach to knowledge, rather than compartmentalizing and separating different fields of study Paradoxes can be used as a tool for self-inquiry and self-discovery, leading to personal growth and transformation. The human mind is sneaky and will defend its worldview, even if it means fudging logic and rationality Rationalists believe that reality has to be rational, but this is not always the case The ego mind has a need for control over reality and constructs walled gardens (such as a scientific or religious worldview) to achieve this control Scientists and academics may not be purely objective and impartial in their pursuit of truth; they may have a constructivist bias and seek to build or construct something (such as a technology or theoretical model) Deconstructive approaches to science and academia can be problematic because they are not seen as useful and cannot be taught or funded Models and theories are necessarily finite and will ultimately contradict themselves because reality is infinite It is important to recognize the limitations of models and theories and be open to alternative viewpoints Suffering and pain are caused by constructing narrow, walled gardens that limit perception of reality This can lead to a lack of self-awareness and self-reflection, leading to a belief that the limited, narrow perspective is natural and universal To address this, scientists and logicians create second, third, etc. order logics and meta languages to encompass more truth, but this is ultimately limited because truth is infinite and cannot be fully captured by finite systems The human mind is not sophisticated enough to fully understand and utilize these higher order logics, leading to a belief that the problem has been solved when it has not The creation of higher order logics to maintain consistency in logical schemes is evidence of the infinity of truth Scientists, mathematicians, logicians, and rationalists may believe they are being rigorous and logical, but they are actually engaging in a mind game and pretending to have rigor, leading to a lack of understanding of the true depth and complexity of reality. The idea that the mind is infinite and all that exists is the mind The problem of the mind trying to grasp itself, as there is nothing else to define itself against The distinction between self-knowledge being impossible, but self (with a capital S) being possible The deeper answers to reality's questions existing at the level of being, rather than knowledge Reaching the answers through not knowing, rather than through knowing The concept of not knowing, and its connection to Zen Buddhism The importance of direct experience and consciousness in understanding the self and reality The limitations of language and symbols in expressing the nature of the self and reality The idea that reality is not fixed and can be changed through the power of the mind The role of meditation in helping to access the deeper level of being and understanding reality The importance of letting go of preconceived notions and ego in order to access the deeper level of understanding. Mention of a problem with a formula in Excel that references cells above it and adds them up, resulting in a self-reference problem or circular reference error Examples of self-reference problems in other systems, such as computer code and religion Mention of time travel paradoxes and quantum mechanics paradoxes Paradox of the relationship between the brain and the mind Paradox of free will and determinism Paradox of the concept of infinity Paradox of the existence of God Mention of the concept of a "Grand Unifying Theory" in science Intolerance can lead to a tolerant society Absolute freedom can lead to slavery and totalitarian control Regulation is necessary to prevent the concentration of power and wealth Skepticism can destroy itself through self-reflection Nihilism can lead to the belief in something through the realization that nothing is certain Apathy can lead to action through the realization that everything is interconnected Fanaticism can lead to the belief in something through the realization that it cannot be completely proven Ego can lead to enlightenment through self-reflection and the realization that the ego is an illusion The speaker reflects on the difficulty of loving others, even when they are being difficult The speaker regrets not being more loving to someone who was being difficult towards them The concept of "there is no path but only a fool doesn't walk it" is discussed The mind is described as a "strange loop" that creates simplistic categories to make sense of reality These categories are finite, while reality as a whole is infinite Science, logic, skepticism, materialism, dualism, and realism cannot fully understand ultimate reality because they take certain categories as absolute The ultimate paradox of the mind is that it is both the creator and the created, the subject and the object To fully understand reality, one must go beyond the mind and its categories The speaker suggests that meditation, psychedelics, and other spiritual practices can help one do this The speaker advises being open to paradox and to not getting too attached to any one belief or ideology The speaker concludes by saying that the true path is to love oneself and others, and to not get too caught up in the mind's categories and dualities. Theory is a subset of reality, but people may mistake theory for reality People can become "brainwashed" into only understanding or interacting with reality through theory, similar to how a fundamentalist may become isolated within their belief system Reality is a mystery, meaning it cannot be fully known or understood Reality is infinite, and therefore unknowable There needs to be a collapse between the duality of knowledge and being in order to reach a state of non-dual consciousness Paradox threatens the monopoly on truth that science tries to maintain, and forces science to consider other ways of knowing Science is arrogant and lacks epistemic humility, considering itself superior to other belief systems Science's attempt to crown itself as king within God's kingdom is an example of devilry Science's goal of objectivity is misguided, as it ignores the subjectivity of the observer The concept of the "observer" in science is flawed and ignores the interconnectedness of all things The concept of "nothing" in science is also flawed, as it ignores the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things Reality is not limited to the physical world and the material universe, and there are other dimensions and planes of existence that science does not acknowledge The concept of cause and effect is limited and does not fully explain reality Science's pursuit of control and predictability ignores the inherent uncertainty and unpredictability of reality The concept of time in science is limited and does not fully capture the complexity of reality The concept of the self in science is limited and ignores the interconnectedness of all things Science's pursuit of progress and technological advancement ignores the harm it can cause to the natural world and ignores the importance of balance and harmony Science must be open to other ways of knowing and understanding the world, and must be humble in its pursuit of truth. Einstein's method of solving problems involves using images and feelings, rather than logical symbols or mathematical equations Einstein's discovery of general relativity was influenced by his intuitive thought processes and his reverence for the idealist philosopher Spinoza Isaac Newton practiced alchemy and studied the occult, in addition to making scientific discoveries Hindu mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan credited his mathematical knowledge to divine revelation and had visions of complex mathematical content Ramanujan's colleague G.H. Hardy rated him as the most talented mathematician he had ever known The movie "The Man Who Knew Infinity" is a biographical film about Ramanujan and his contributions to mathematics. Trying to hold absolute truth in your mind or capture it in language can be damaging or impossible The mercator projection of the earth is a useful but distorted representation of a three-dimensional globe When discussing or trying to understand concepts like God or infinity, we may oversimplify or distort them due to limitations in our language and understanding Actual israelite teachings acknowledge their own limitations and do not claim to be the same as absolute truth Four-dimensional objects, like a four-dimensional cube, can be difficult to represent in a three-dimensional space Actual experiences, like those provided by psychedelics, can provide a closer understanding of absolute truth than language or thought can It is important to be aware of the limitations of our language and understanding when discussing complex concepts and to seek out experiences that may provide a deeper understanding.

You're just wrong though. @NoSelfSelf perfectly diagnosed you from two posts, it is also obvious to me that you would be struggling with game and connecting with women from just reading this reply too. Women need to feel your emotions to connect to you. NO, it doesn't mean that you need to cry and be flamboyant and tell everyone how you feel. Yes to be truly masculine and "alpha" you need to be grounded in you emotions and not let them control you but that also truly means being able to express them freely when you want/need to. being fully stoic is like being emotionally damaged and stunted, kind of like a monotone computer programmer. Women HATE that, it feels dead to them, like a mix of boring and creepy. Dating girls from cold approach and online game is easier because it's an isolated environment. It makes girls screen you only based off of looks and your basic game. Girls from school are fully exposed to your personality and also are judged by their peers so are a bit more closed off. I'm telling you that from your replies, you are both emotionally closed off and REACTIVE. Like you have some sort of unhealed trauma. If me and the mods can sense it than girls that go to class with you for weeks/months will feel it and be put off by it. That's why they're scared to give you their numbers, you somehow register as a threat to them. If you're an open and energetically safe guy then they would give you their number on the first day no problem. This is not an attack, I'm trying to give you some insight. The good news is that if you have success online and through night game then you just have to fix a couple issues and you'll be fine. I think it has to do with unhealed trauma IMO. I would look into Julien's stuff transformation mastery and like plain old boring therapy. Considering your personality I think you'll be put off by therapy. Don't be, it's great. It will literally help your game, like legit 100%. It's not a waste of time. @TheGreekSeeker I think you're wrong. There's a lot of good to be said about tough love and harsh constructive criticism. Sensitive snowflakes don't achieve big things. If you're offended by someone giving you shit and trying to help you then I don't think you understand the world. Personally, I'm offended by people specifically being compassionate and giving me bullshit advice, it's like your aunt telling you you're handsome and why don't you have a girlfriend. Fuck you Auntie, you should've told me I was awkward and to do more pushups, that would've helped. I am exaggerating and there should be a balance but I think the mods were fair, I don't understand the offensive here and don't think it is warranted.

Developing Introspection - The Solution To The Problem Of Self-Deception https://youtu.be/6tsnWCUNIek Introspection is an important skill for increasing intelligence and wisdom It involves self-reflection, consciousness, self-awareness, and observation In our society, introspection is not commonly taught or encouraged It is possible to discover the truth through introspection Introspection is more than just thinking about or reacting to something emotionally It involves understanding the dynamics of your own psychology and the patterns of your own thoughts and emotions It requires honesty, self-inquiry, and the ability to observe without judgment The benefits of introspection include increased self-awareness, improved decision-making, and the ability to overcome self-deception and delusion Introspection can be developed through practices such as meditation, journaling, therapy, and self-inquiry exercises It is important to be aware of judgments, demonizations, and blaming and scapegoating of others It is also important to be aware of playing the victim in different areas of life In arguments, people try to claim victim status and the person who is able to claim it the most wins the argument This victim mentality can lead to making certain demands of others Introspection is necessary to notice these dynamics and to see the payoff for complaining and whining It may take time to understand and make sense of these introspective feelings It is important to be honest with oneself and to not just focus on the negative aspects of one's life It is important to be aware of the ego and its tendencies to defend itself and to blame and make excuses It is important to take responsibility for one's own actions and to not try to blame others or external circumstances Being honest with oneself can lead to growth and transformation. The speaker initially believed they were too old to learn pickup and be successful with it They wrote down all the reasons why they were not too old to learn and practiced self-affirmation to overcome this limiting belief Double standards, such as criticizing others for appealing to authority but not applying the same criticism to oneself or one's own beliefs, are common and can be difficult to recognize The speaker became skilled at noticing double standards and self-bias through introspection and debating with others It is important to recognize and challenge one's own double standards in order to improve critical thinking skills and become more open-minded The speaker recommends practicing introspection and debating with others in order to identify and challenge one's own double standards and biases. The speaker has had emotionally charged arguments with religious friends in the past and has questioned why they get emotionally triggered in these arguments The speaker initially thought their scientific and skeptical beliefs were true, but upon introspection realized that they had certain doubts and inconsistencies in their beliefs that they were hiding from themselves Most people do not introspect while arguing, they just spout their ideas without questioning their own positions or biases When one is truly in possession of the truth, there is no argument and no emotional reactivity or triggering The speaker suggests introspecting and questioning the source and trustworthiness of one's logic in order to recognize when it is corrupted by the ego and self-bias It is important to admit when one truly does not know something, rather than pretending to know To determine whether one truly knows something, the speaker suggests introspection rather than consulting external sources The speaker receives questions from people asking about love, god, and enlightenment, but believes that if someone is asking these questions, it means they do not already know the answers The speaker suggests that one must feel their way through their beliefs and understandings to determine their truthfulness, rather than relying on external sources or societal conditioning The speaker advises being open to the possibility that one's current beliefs and understanding may be wrong or incomplete The speaker believes that true understanding and knowledge come from within, rather than from external sources or societal conditioning. Missionary work motivated by insecurities and lack of confidence in religious belief system Overcompensation as a coping mechanism Denial and how to recognize it through introspection Reactions to constructive feedback and failure Habits and addictions, and the sources of these Tone of self-talk and its impact on self-perception Hidden assumptions in different situations Conflicts of interest in career and job choices Skewed worldview due to financial dependence on certain industries or organizations Preconceptions and biases that impact perception and decision-making Ways to introspect and increase self-awareness Benefits of self-awareness and introspection Notice positive things in life, such as love, spiritual connection, and inspiration Do more of what brings positive feelings and do less of what brings negative feelings Distinguish between high quality and low quality pleasures Notice contradictions and inconsistencies in one's own worldview Distinguish between direct experience and fantasy Notice when in an unresourceful state or bad mood Notice privileges and recognize they are not universal Recognize that perspective is not the same as reality Notice and distinguish between reality and one's interpretation of a situation Notice and challenge limiting beliefs Notice and challenge automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) Notice and challenge negative self-talk Notice and challenge the desire for perfection Notice and challenge the need for certainty Notice and challenge the desire for approval from others Notice and challenge the need for control Notice and challenge the desire for comfort Notice and challenge the desire for avoidance of discomfort or pain Using "liberal" to include "progressive" Self-reflection for conspiracy theorists, flat earthers, and those who pretend to know things they do not Military indoctrination and justification for violence Being a victim in an abusive relationship Incel ideology and limiting beliefs about relationships with women Pickup artists' manipulation and dishonesty in interactions with women Business people who exploit customers and employees Attachment to positions in debates, not striving for truth Online forum or comment section participation and attachment to a "team" or ideology Social media usage and self-image construction Ideology and attachment to political parties Biases and prejudices Racism and discrimination Sexism and gender roles Homophobia and transphobia Ableism and ableist language Ageism and ageist attitudes Religious beliefs and attachment to ideology Spirituality and attachment to beliefs Parenting and attachment to beliefs about child-rearing Attachment to beliefs about health and wellness Attachment to beliefs about relationships and love Attachment to beliefs about success and failure Attachment to beliefs about personal identity and worth Emotional labor is difficult and confusing Introspection requires effort and may be overwhelming It may be difficult to balance and there may be setbacks Taking responsibility for your life and actions can be overwhelming Being good is hard, being bad is easy It will take years to develop introspection skills No one will push you to develop introspection skills Society does not value introspection There may be no external rewards for developing introspection skills As you become more introspective, others may see you as a nuisance It may be hard to find people to talk to about your introspection journey You may need to be patient with yourself as you develop introspection skills It may be hard to find people to talk to about your introspection journey It is important to practice self-compassion during the process of developing introspection skills.

The 9 Stages Of Ego Development - Part 3 https://youtu.be/pGItuEai8vo The 9 Stages of Ego Development are a model developed by Suzanne Cook Greuter The model is divided into 9 stages, with the final two stages being the most important The final two stages are called the "Construct Aware/Ego Aware/Magician" stage and the "Unitive" stage The Construct Aware stage is estimated to be reached by about 1.5% of the US adult population The Unitive stage is estimated to be reached by about 0.5% of the US adult population It is not productive to try to rush through the stages and skip ahead The ego tends to overestimate its own development and maturity It is important to be honest with oneself about where one is on the journey of ego development The Construct Aware stage is characterized by a recognition of the limitations of one's own perspective and a willingness to consider multiple viewpoints The Unitive stage is characterized by a realization of the interconnectedness of all things and a transcendence of ego-based thinking The ultimate goal of the model is self-actualization and the realization of one's full potential The speaker suggests that people should focus on the "achiever stage" and "burn through that karma" before pursuing enlightenment The speaker suggests using a model to evaluate books, videos, courses, seminars, workshops, and teachers based on which stage of development they are for The speaker advises setting a long-term vision and working towards it, even if it is beyond one's current capabilities The first stage being discussed is the "construct aware ego aware/magician" stage, which is about becoming aware of the constructed nature of reality and that material reality and the mind are intertwined In this stage, people may also become aware of their ego and how it influences their perception of reality The second stage is the "pluralist" stage, which is about developing a more holistic and inclusive worldview In this stage, people may become more open to multiple perspectives and integrate seemingly conflicting ideas The third stage is the "strategist" stage, which is about developing a long-term vision and taking action to achieve it In this stage, people may become more strategic and proactive in their approach to life The fourth stage is the "transcendent unitive" stage, which is about transcending the ego and experiencing a sense of unity with all things In this stage, people may experience spiritual awakenings and a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of reality. The limits of language often dictate the limits of the mind Language shapes and influences us deeply, often unconsciously At the "construct aware" stage, one becomes more aware of the limitations and beauty of language At this stage, one also becomes aware of the dual nature of linguistic categories and concepts The ego mind takes responsibility for how it creates abstractions and concepts This stage pushes against the limits of the human mind and the idea that one is a human There is a realization that there are minds beyond the human mind This stage involves exploring new ways of thinking beyond cultural and linguistic limitations The next stage is the "unmanifest aware" stage, which involves going beyond language and the ego mind There is a future episode on language as a deep and complex topic. The speaker talks about the process of self-deception and how it can be recognized and corrected At early stages of development, a person may not be aware of self-deception As development progresses, a person may become aware of how much they deceive themselves, but may still be attached to the deception At higher stages of development, a person may be quick at recognizing self-deception and be able to stop it before it starts The self is constructed through thinking about oneself and relating everything to oneself in order to survive as a self Birth and death are not physical processes, but are the process of thinking about oneself as a self or ceasing to think of oneself as a self As deconstruction of the self continues, it may lead to the annihilation of the self, which can be scary because the person doesn't know what comes after self-annihilation However, self-annihilation does not mean anything because the person will not exist to experience it The goal is to become aware of the self at the center of the construction process and to see through the deception of the self This allows for the realization that the self is not separate from the world, but is interconnected with everything This realization leads to a shift in perspective and allows for a deeper understanding and experience of reality This understanding can bring about a sense of peace and acceptance of the present moment. Certain human function has a backstory with layers of interpretation, conceptualization, and self-bias Possibility of reaching raw truth beneath these layers Struggling to break free of the ego and its influence Zen or meditation work becomes a twisted, counterintuitive process where the more you try to detach, the more attached you become Need to shift approach and let go, rather than trying to control everything Awareness of the splits and paradoxes inherent to thought Recognition that all thought is constructed and split off from non-dual reality Effort to be fully alive and open to experience, free of linguistic filters Recognition that good and evil, life and death, beauty and ugliness are two sides of the same coin Understanding that the universe is not made up of separate, isolated things Recognition that everything is interconnected and interdependent Understanding that the self is an illusion and that there is no separation between self and others or self and the universe Experience of a sense of unity and oneness with all things Realization that the present moment is all that exists, and the past and future are mental constructs Understanding that consciousness is the fundamental essence of the universe Recognition of the impermanence of all things Acceptance of suffering as a part of life Understanding that attachment and desire lead to suffering Letting go of the ego and living in a state of non-attachment, non-duality, and mindfulness. The concept of the "centaur" (integrating the lower and higher functions of the self) The importance of finding balance and hierarchy in one's priorities The realization that life involves a certain amount of chaos and the need to "surf" those waves The ego construct or undifferentiated whole stage, where the interconnectedness of all things is realized The unitive or cosmic stage, where absolute truth can be directly experienced The difficulty in explaining or describing absolute truth, and the need for an awakening to understand it The concept of "wu wei," or flowing through life with minimal resistance The role of responsibility in reaching this stage, and the challenges and confusion that may be encountered along the way The potential for a profound experience and transformation at the unitive stage. The speaker believes that most people are only concerned with practical matters like meeting their needs for pleasure in the short term These practical concerns are seen as a bias and may lead to a "soulless" or "spiritless" life focused on material matters The speaker is interested in teaching a "vertical" rather than "lateral" development, which includes seeing the dignity and value in all forms of life and non-demanding relationships with others At this stage of development, people may show more respect for all forms of life, including animals The ego and biases can prevent people from seeing the inherent value and worth of all forms of life The speaker encourages the listener to consider the impractical and the non-material aspects of life, which may lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful existence. Mathematics and other specialized technical knowledge are separate from personal qualities such as consciousness, wisdom, and capacity to love The "unitive person" has a personal relationship with a universal intelligence and can channel deep insights and wisdom from it This connection is like speaking to god telepathically, but it is actually talking to oneself as a part of this universal intelligence This connection can be developed to high fidelity, allowing access to superhuman levels of intelligence, wisdom, and insight Most people have a "dial-up" connection to universal intelligence, while some have a higher bandwidth or "gigabit" connection Developing this connection is intuitive and leads to a constant influx of insights and wisdom Sharing these insights and wisdom with others can help them develop their own connection to universal intelligence. At a certain stage of development, it is realized that all of reality, including the physical and material, is imaginary There is no difference between dreams and everyday experiences Life becomes impersonal, and taking things personally is an illusion This stage is where true happiness, satisfaction, tranquility, and equanimity are achieved Enlightenment and awakening tend to occur at this stage, although they can also happen at earlier stages At this stage, birth and death are understood to be imaginary and absolute love is realized The self and others are seen as one and indistinguishable All fear and judgment are understood to be illusions There may be an awakening of the heart or mind, with an awakening of the heart being more important and powerful The good life is seen as living selflessly and helping others At this stage, there is a realization that the journey of self-discovery never truly ends, and there is always more to learn and understand The speaker is still working to understand advanced, rare stages of personal development Reaching the "unit of stage" is a significant achievement and puts someone in the top 1.001% of the global population The speaker will continue to share their knowledge about these stages in future content Actualize.org is a website with resources for personal development, including a blog, book list, course, and forum The speaker prefers the nine stage model they have discussed to Spiral Dynamics because they find it more nuanced and personal The speaker's goal is to help people move into the post-conventional stages of personal development and beyond Actualize.org focuses on topics such as epistemology, self-deception, belief systems, ideology, and cults in order to help people understand and move beyond these lower stages The speaker encourages people to work on their personal development and use the nine stage model as a roadmap

What If Reality Is Nothing But Perspective https://youtu.be/_JmNzIN0c2c Reality is made up of different perspectives Most people are stuck in their limited perspective and unable to see reality from any other angle This limited perspective is often defended as absolute truth, even though it is not It is important to be able to look at the world from different perspectives in order to truly understand reality The mind is often stuck in a game of defending its own perspective It is important to take a meta perspective and see the situation for what it is, rather than simply defending one's own perspective Differences in perspective can be seen everywhere, from YouTube debates to cable news arguments It is possible to break free from this limited perspective and see reality more clearly This requires letting go of the ego and its need to defend its perspective By embracing a more open-minded and flexible approach to reality, it is possible to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us. The idea of not being interested in defending any specific intellectual position or pet theory The concept of seeing through the "game" of having a certain perspective and rising above it The issue of evaluating other perspectives without truly switching to and experiencing them The self-biased and partial nature of perspectives The convenience and selfishness of perspectives elevating themselves above others The need to genuinely explore and understand other perspectives The realization that all perspectives are limited and incomplete The potential benefits of adopting this attitude towards life and avoiding being trapped by a single perspective Changing behavior of a machine requires changing the BIOS level BIOS level changes can open up new capabilities, but also come with a trade-off of increased difficulty and potential for mistakes BIOS is influenced by culture, society, education system, and environment BIOS influences how a person interacts with their environment and the approval, love, and basic needs they can expect to receive from their community A person may be forced to adopt the BIOS of their community in order to fit in and receive approval and love Children are programmed with a BIOS from an early age and may not be aware of it The BIOS can be changed, but it requires self-reflection and a willingness to challenge and change one's beliefs and assumptions The process of changing the BIOS is difficult and may be met with resistance from oneself and others, but it can lead to personal growth and a better understanding of the world. The act of rolling down a hill and accumulating material represents the process of growing and developing as a person In the first half of life, people focus on accreting and defining themselves In the second half of life, people can choose to reverse this process and surrender themselves, questioning why they developed in the ways they did To truly understand oneself and reality, it is necessary to be open to exploring different perspectives and understanding reality from every possible angle Reality is made up of infinite perspectives, and to fully understand it requires looking at it from every possible perspective Different people and different tools (such as cameras) can perceive and represent reality in different ways The ultimate goal is to understand reality as it truly is, rather than through a personal lens To do this, it is necessary to be open and willing to surrender one's own perspective The idea that to fully understand a perspective, one must live through it and not just understand it in theory The example of an atheist understanding the perspective of a fundamentalist Christian by attending a church meeting versus fully incarnating and living as a fundamentalist Christian for a significant amount of time The same idea applied to a Christian understanding the perspective of a fundamentalist Muslim The belief that every consciousness must incarnate and live through every possible permutation of experience in order to reach complete self-understanding and infinity The movement from fear and limited perspective to a desire to explore more perspectives as a movement from fear to love The concept of critical mass, where understanding reaches a point where it falls in love with itself and all of its diversity of perspectives The idea that understanding and exploring different perspectives leads to personal growth and evolution The belief that this process of understanding and exploring different perspectives is the purpose of life. Doing violence to others, even if only in one's own mind, is really judging and demonizing oneself Other perspectives are all aspects of oneself, and therefore, judging and criticizing them is really judging and criticizing oneself Wishing violence upon others will come back to haunt the person doing it There are two options in life: being bitter or being loving Bitterness is proportional to how little one understands and appreciates other perspectives, while love is proportional to one's understanding and appreciation of the abundance in the universe The goal of creating a good life is to get one's mind on an infinite slope of love, where love accumulates more and more and becomes an echo chamber that strengthens itself Fear, selfishness, and attachment prevent people from achieving this freefall of love Love that is too intense to be held can heal and transform a person, but the ego or shadow self inside of them may resist this transformation To truly heal and transform, one must be willing to confront and embrace the darkness within oneself This process requires a lot of courage, but ultimately leads to the realization of one's true self and a life of joy and peace.