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Self-Love - The Highest Teaching In The Universe https://youtu.be/4OmMpYa7R_U "Self-Love is the only teaching." The culmination of a seven-year journey: In his personal development exploration, Leo Gura reveals that after exploring numerous methods ranging from therapy to meditation, he has distilled everything into a singular teaching - self-love, which he believes is the highest concept in the universe, essential for the evolution of all conscious beings. Defining self-love: Leo clarifies that self-love is a profound existential force, transcending mere human emotion. It is universal, driving evolutionary progress. Despite its abstract nature when compressed into two words, he emphasizes its fundamental role and the need to decipher and actualize its meaning deeply. Alien species hypothetical: Leo hypothesizes that if advanced aliens were to impart wisdom to humanity, they would prioritize teaching self-love over technical knowledge. He implies that humanity's current inability to appreciate self-love suggests that aliens might understand it far deeper than we do. Self-love as an intelligence measure: Leo proposes that the intelligence of an entity, including hypothetical aliens, can be judged by their understanding of self-love. He states that self-love is a practical litmus test for evaluating teachers and ideologies, with those that promote self-love being of the highest quality amidst a spectrum of beliefs. Corruption marked by the absence of self-love: He asserts that a lack of self-love or the presence of judgment and hatred in ideologies indicates their corruption. He cites Nazism and radical religious ideologies as examples, emphasizing that even a teaching that preaches love, like Christianity, can be corrupt if it is not practiced genuinely. Identification of spiritual corruption: Teachings that contain hatred, judgment, or fear towards individuals or groups, such as condemning criminals or fearing witchcraft, indicate corruption of those teachings from their original pure form. Self-love as a universal remedy: Leo proposes that fundamentally, all problems humanity faces trace back to a lack of self-love, including issues that appear unrelated, such as poverty or health crises. Reframing self-love: Self-love, as Leo describes, refers to loving the ultimate self or awakened self, not just the human identity. By loving oneself as the whole universe, other problems will naturally correct themselves. Components of self-love: Understanding self-love requires grasping the true meanings of "self" and "love". These concepts cannot be comprehended through traditional logic or science but require a shift to a higher state of consciousness. Necessity of mystical experiences: Emphasizing that discourse is insufficient, Leo argues that direct mystical experiences of the true self and love are essential for genuinely understanding and implementing self-love. Practical importance of self-love: Leo outlines how self-love can resolve common personal development issues such as insecurity, self-esteem, and relationship challenges by addressing the root cause rather than external symptoms. Self-acceptance as a path to self-love: Genuine self-love involves accepting one's physical appearance and personality traits, and involves recognizing oneself as part of the universe, thereby aligning with the expanded concept of self. Self-love beyond the physical: While starting with self-appreciation on a physical level is valuable, Leo challenges individuals to also embrace the broader universe, which includes one's body, other people, political entities, as part of their self-love practice. Expanding appreciation of existence: Appreciating your existence involves recognizing that you are an integral part of the universe, and your infinite mind is generating the reality you experience. Unconditional love versus conditional love: True love for oneself or others is not based on utility or what one can provide, it is unconditional, celebrating existence itself rather than what it can do for you. Transformation from physical to existential love: Shifting focus from the physical body's utility to a deeper appreciation of existence enables the experience of deep, unconditional love. Integration of self into the universe: Through self-love, one's sense of self and love expands to merge with the entire universe, leading to the most profound levels of awakening and joy. Realizing love through consciousness: Recognizing the profound nature of reality through consciousness leads to profound existential love, transcending mundane emotions or needs. Experiences that awaken self-love: Moments of consciousness, like admiring a beautiful sunset or being amazed by the complexity of a living creature, activate an appreciation for the beauty of existence. Practical application of self-love in dating: In attraction and dating, a lack of self-love can be detected by others and reduce one's appeal; genuine self-love enhances self-confidence and genuine care for others. Resolving disagreements with self-love: Recognizing that both parties' perspectives are valid and practicing self-love can dissolve conflicts and promote understanding in relationships. Self-love in addressing life's challenges: Facing illness, injury, or injustice with self-love fosters healing and growth, while self-respect requires setting boundaries in harmful situations. Awareness of self in the context of self-love: Becoming aware of how little control we have over our body's automatic functions, like pupil dilation, can foster a deeper appreciation for one's existence and contribute to self-love. Self-love during illness: Having self-love while battling an illness like cancer is vital, as it supports faster healing alongside medication. Reaction to accidents: Instead of reacting with anger to accidents like breaking a leg, accepting and loving the situation can lead to faster recovery and possibly learning profound life lessons. Dealing with injustice: Embracing injustices with love rather than resistance offers a broader, empathetic perspective, recognizing that those causing harm are also part of the universal self. Personal incident of theft: Leo describes how he dealt with his car being broken into by empathizing with the thief, considering the societal issues contributing to drug addiction and poverty, thus practicing self-love and universal perspective. Workaholism and self-love: Overworking and neglecting one's health at work indicate a lack of self-love. A comprehensive understanding of self-love can prompt a better work-life balance and healthier work practices. Job dissatisfaction and self-love: Expanding self-love can catalyze a vision for a new career path away from an unsatisfying job, fostering passion and purpose for more fulfilling work. Fear of starting a business: Overcoming fear in starting a business requires deep love for the business idea and genuine desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world, rather than focusing on potential financial loss. Business practices reflecting self-love: A business that truly helps people, rather than harming them, is a product of self-love and is intrinsically more fulfilling and sustainable than one driven by greed or exploitation. Expanding self-love for positive change: Leo emphasizes that expanding self-love and one's sense of self beyond personal gains—like family, money, cars, and homes—to include all of mankind along with the environment and animals is necessary for personal and global evolution, leading to true happiness and responsibility in roles such as parenting and partnerships. Impact of self-love on business ethics: He argues that many professionals, like marketing executives in unhealthy food industries, are so preoccupied with profits that they don't invest time in personal growth or consider the societal implications of their products. Expanding self-love, according to Leo, would motivate such individuals to innovate healthier alternatives rather than contribute to health epidemics. Addressing societal issues with self-love: Leo describes monetary, economic, societal, and political issues as fundamentally rooted in a lack of self-love. To resolve issues like tribal warfare and corruption, which sabotage economic stability, a shift in societal culture that embraces collective self-love and unity across factions and ideologies is essential. Political turmoil as a reflection of deficient self-love: He links current political discord to a lack of self-love and empathy between opposed parties. He suggests that political conflict can be mitigated by each side expanding their sense of self and love to include understanding for different perspectives, even those of rivals. Advancing spirituality through self-love: Leo points out that struggles in spiritual practices, such as inconsistency in meditation or dealing with bad psychedelic trips, stem from a lack of self-love. Greater kindness to oneself and understanding of spiritual processes are necessary for overcoming these hurdles. Self-love in preventing crime and violence: He asserts that societal problems, including violence, crime, and terrorism, require immense infusions of self-love. By expanding one's sense of self to include even the perpetrators, society can develop empathy, effectively addressing why such acts occur and preventing them through systemic changes and support. Remedying environmental negligence with self-love: Leo argues that environmental issues, such as excessive CO2 emissions, result from a societal deficiency in self-love. Those leading polluting corporations lack an inclusive self-concept that values the environment and wildlife, prioritizing profit over planetary well-being. Root causes of obesity and environmental neglect: Leo suggests that obesity in America is interlinked with environmental neglect, highlighting systemic issues such as the marketing of unhealthy food, which he attributes to a lack of self-love among marketers and consumers alike. Self-love as parental guidance: The rebellious behavior of children is often a response to criticism and lack of acceptance from parents. Leo recommends self-love as a tool for parents to foster unconditional love and acceptance, thus repairing strained relationships with their children. Wide-ranging solutions through self-love: From depression to addiction and parenting to business success, Leo designates self-love as the fundamental remedy for creating happiness and leading a successful life. Self-love's role in conscious politics and leadership: Self-love is crucial for effective leadership and creative work, including politics and business. Leo criticizes profit-driven businesses with no real value contribution, advocating for passion-driven work that benefits society. Dealing with criminals and societal dilemmas through self-love: Leo posits that self-love is essential in dealing with criminals, and healing societal issues, emphasizing that no external achievement compensates for the lack of self-love. The fundamental nature of self-love: Leo defines self-love as the ultimate power and essence of consciousness, meaning that self-love is not merely an emotion or feeling but the acknowledgment and love of reality for what it is. Love as a materialistic world's necessity: Leo argues that love is integral to the nature of reality itself, rejecting the notion that it can exist without consciousness, and equates the concept of God being in love with itself to reality fully embracing its own existence. Self-love transcending acceptance: The differentiation between mere self-acceptance and the ecstatic union of self-recognition that represents true self-love is elucidated, with Leo asserting that recognizing the existential beauty of consciousness is the epitome of self-love. Infinite amazement as a foundation of existence: Affirming that life and existence are inherently amazing, Leo invites everyone to appreciate and love life unconditionally, which aligns with the perspective that we are a manifestation of infinite consciousness and amazement. Humans manifesting self-love: All actions, from technological advancements to philanthropic efforts, ultimately represent humanity falling deeper in love with itself. Each new discovery or creation is the universe – or consciousness – reveling in new aspects of itself. Ego vs. divine perspective: While individual biases may lead us to hate certain things, from a divine perspective, nothing is hated; it is all equally amazing. This infinite love is consciousness exploring itself without judgment or preference. Self-love and boundaries: Practicing self-love does not equate to being a doormat. Actually, proper self-love naturally leads to healthy boundaries and self-respect, indicating a departure from people-pleasing behaviors and low self-esteem. Transcending gender stereotypes with self-love: Self-love transcends the stereotypes of being a feminine or masculine trait. It is a universal truth that encompasses and integrates all qualities, offering true strength and wisdom beyond societal gender constructs. Distinguishing self-love from egotism or narcissism: True self-love is different from narcissism or egotism. Real self-love involves expanding one's sense of self to include and love all parts of the universe, embracing the totality of existence beyond the individual ego. Practical exercise for expanding self-love: Wearing a wristband can serve as a reminder to identify and embrace aspects one typically dislikes or judges. By accepting these aspects as part of oneself and feeling love for the entirety, one practices expanding self-love. Hating as self-reflection: Encounters with things we hate or judge give us an opportunity to see those aspects as part of ourselves, which can ultimately lead us to accept and love a more complete version of ourselves, integrating our shadows into our consciousness. Self-love as the acceptance of existential diversity: Recognizing that consciousness includes everything, from the mundane to the extraordinary, challenges us to accept and love all aspects of existence. This acceptance signifies self-love at its most profound level. All teachings lead to self-love: Every concept and subject discussed by Leo, including those that seem unrelated like quantum mechanics or spiral dynamics, is ultimately a pathway toward the realization and embodiment of self-love. Using self-love as a compass: When faced with confusion or difficulty, one can reflect on the absence of self-love in the situation. It's a central guiding principle to navigate life's challenges and can reveal underlying issues that need addressing. Failure of institutions to teach self-love: Leo notes that schools, universities, workplaces, and religious institutions generally do not teach self-love, which he sees as a significant contributing factor to societal problems and individual suffering. Self-love as an ancient and consistent teaching: The concept of self-love has been taught historically by spiritual and religious leaders; however, it often becomes obscured or misrepresented in institutions, overshadowing its importance and purity. Varied enlightenment about love: Leo indicates that even established spiritual teachers might proclaim love as an illusion because they haven't awakened to love themselves. He points out that awakening has many degrees and versions, hence the diverse teachings about love. Homework assignment for self-love enhancement: Leo gives his audience homework to write down all the aspects of themselves that they don't love—physical appearance, past actions, personality traits, etc. He then instructs them to decide to love all these aspects as part of their reality. The struggle with accepting the true self: Leo describes the resistance one might feel in accepting and loving all aspects of themselves. He explains that the ego resists this acceptance, preferring an idealized vision of oneself, which is a deviation from the truth. Truth and love as identical concepts: Leo asserts that truth and love go hand-in-hand at a metaphysical level, emphasizing that to reject any part of reality is to engage in untruth and self-denial, which is the root of evil. He states that love is the ultimate solution, a reintegration of all aspects of oneself. Incomplete awakening without love: Leo argues that an awakening or enlightenment that does not include a realization of love is incomplete. He stresses that true awakening encompasses both truth and love, and a lack of either results in division and falsehood. Emotional approach to spirituality and its pitfalls: Addressing the tendency for emotional individuals or those who identify as love-seeking, Leo cautions that a journey toward awakening through love alone is incomplete without a grasp of truth. He challenges the perception that truth is harsh or needless, underscoring its indistinguishable nature from love. Self-love as the point of human life: Leo emphasizes that full self-love is the solution to all of life's problems, encouraging the audience to contemplate this assertion and its implications for individual action. Encouragement to support Actualized.org: Leo requests support for his content on Actualized.org through Patreon and reiterates the importance of exploring in-depth the substantial content he has created to gain full comprehension and benefit from his teachings. The difficulty of organizing content: Leo discusses the challenges in organizing his voluminous work, highlighting the sprawling nature of the teachings and the difficulty for new viewers to grasp advanced concepts without foundational knowledge. The importance of depth in learning: Leo values deep comprehension, comparing superficial understanding to unsatisfactory sexual intimacy. He stresses that a profound grasp of his philosophies entails a long-term commitment and urges viewers to study his work over several years to gain true appreciation. Cave Inimicum

@Yimpa True. @OBEler @Yog Very similar to this idiom: too much of a good thing is bad. So, don't drink and drive, and drink too much. Basically that's what most governments are positioned with UFO information, don't give too much out that it may risk mass hysteria. Also, another good reason why they would withhold alien technology: near infinite energy source and energy generation, which means readjustment of how governments regulate energy costs and taxes.

Agree on all points. Even the soul-game is an appearance, ultimately not real. But equally real or unreal as ones car, for example. And endures death, which the car can not claim when the scrap press comes along... "How wonderful it is that in the infinite ocean of myself the waves of living beings arise, collide, play, and disappear, in accordance with their nature" 2.25 Ashtavakra Gita And for (not true/full) Nonduality: Also agree. Nonduality is most often a merging/unity experience, where the separate-self/individuality can still be well and alive, and hijack the nondual unity-state. "I realized nonduality/Reality", "I am pure awareness", "I am God", "I am whatever", "I realized *whatever*". And what triggers most likely a unity/nondual-state with the separate-self still well and alive, later interpreting the experience in a way that doesn't kill/transcend but boost and extend the lense/filter/illusion of the separate-self to God-like proportions? What could that be? Or (true) Nonduality, to truly realize that one has ever been, always is, and never can not be Infinite Reality itself. That Reality is impersonal, groundless, empty and infinite, absolute potential, no separate-identity left, no inner-blabla-talk of any(!) kind still believed and not immediately cut off, seen as illusion arisings within ones True Infinite Self. The illusion is seen through.... Pure groundless Being is realized, containing this and any possible world/apperance. That (and only that) can end the suffering/(aka resistance to what is) which is the essence of what any separate-self is at its core. "There is no one subject to samsara, no sense of individuality, no goal or means to the goal in the eyes of the wise man who is always free from imagination and unchanging like space" 18.66 Ashtavakra Gita "When the sage has realised that he himself is in all beings, and all beings are in him, it is astonishing that the sense of individuality should be able to continue" 3.5 Ashtavakra Gita And even something with imagination and God and realization is in the Ashtavakra Gita: "Recognising [Realizing] that [all] things are just constructions of imagination, that great soul lives as God here and now". 18.28 The only thing I didn't find in the Ashtavakra Gita is Alien & company. But since its quite hard to contradict that Alien & company are also imagined and merely appearing illusions arising in the Reality of ones own True Being... But hey, what does Water by the River know? NOTHING. But that quite profoundly. Selling Water by the River

I have never been scared on them. I only had 3 big trips and the first one was the most beautiful experience of my life the second was the weirdest experience of my life and the third one I just feel lonely and sad. Never bad but very weird. On the second one I felt dissolution sneak up on me and it scared me for like 30 seconds but I just said I cant do anything stopped playing games and then went onto my couch and it went away and weird shit start happening. I don't really wanna do them all the time, literally anything can happen. On my second trip it felt like an alien was mind wiping me, and on my third trip my entire vision went into alien eyes.

Thank you for sharing some of your story in search for truth and providing a list with honorable stories to be discussed. In my search for truth I claimed to be nothing, everything, consciousness, and eventually God.. I read the books, did the work and consumed the mindbenders. Back then I even told people that death didn't scare me. In my blindness and therof lack of humbleness I began to search for truth in the occult. Turned out the diabolic realm is very real. The evil and seduction from theese beings can't even be comprehended by a human. The world is structered like an evil pyramide, and the entities spawned and worshiped at that time is still seducing and affecting mankind. In my arrogance I enden up with a knife to the heart. I got really hurt and thougth I was going to die early. In my hopelessness I cried out for God. Jesus healed my hearth smoothly, and has since then guided me with His mighty eye and showed me great and hidden things I did not know. All the psychadelics in the world is diminutive compared to God. His voice can make you tremble. I shiver just thinking about me claiming to be God. Now I want to die and enter paradise, but I enjoy being here learning His ways, and honour the holy calling He bestowed unto me. Here are some thoughts and insight on a couple of the topics you provided. I am going to add some scipture along with it. Adam and eve - God knew that adam would eat of the apple as He is all knowing and in His word it says when you eat of the apple you will surely die. Before Adam had the knowledge of good and evil everything was clean for him. By eating the fruit he had disobeyed the word of God and was no longer in perfect love. Fear had entered and along with it shame. Now Adam and Eve try to hide their nakedness from the Lord. It's interesting how Adam points finger at God by telling Him that Eve ate the fruit wich He created for Him. »No fear exists where his love is. Rather, perfect love gets rid of fear, because fear involves punishment. The person who lives in fear doesn’t have perfect love.« ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬ David and Goliath - In the Bible we can see how God uses what is considered low in the world to humble the pompous. It didn't matter that David was a boy in no armour against Goliath. God himself fought for him, like Jesus who gave everything for his saints. God gained honour through David when he chopped his head off. however strong the opponement is won't matter compared to His power. In the book of judges we can see how God guided 300 chosen men with honour to defeat the 135,000 Midianites. »But God chose what the world considers nonsense to put wise people to shame. God chose what the world considers weak to put what is strong to shame.«‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ Job - Through all of Jobs intense sufferings he never cursed at God nor did he give up his faith. He respected God even in His misery. His friends observed Job's suffering and thought higher of themself. They assumed God punished Job for his sins. On the contrary God looked at Job's heart and saw a blameless man. It reminds me of the pharasiee who thought better of himself compared to the tax collector in Luke 18:10-14. Thouh Job was to hasty in cursing his existence as God blessed him abundantly after being put to the test. »The Lord is near to those whose hearts are humble. He saves those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person has many troubles, but the Lord rescues him from all of them.« ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭18‬-‭19 New testament - Jesus is God incarnated from heaven to save His chosen people from a broken world. He is the promised messiah that has been prophetised about for centuries. In the bible there is subtle propheties about Him like Psalm 69:22 and obvious ones like Isaiah 53. The cross is our salvation. It is Gods wrath being poured out on himself, it is His mercy. He is the good shepherd who dies for his sheep. The transgressions against God is nailed to the cross for His saints. As He is all knowing Jesus take upon himself the sin of the world. He is the ultimate truth, the alpha and the omega, the only way to everlasting life. John 6:49-58 goes in great detail about the bread and wine. Jesus promise that through faith one receive His holy spirit. Past --> Jesus on the cross <-- Future »and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has promised us.« ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ »And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.« ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭10‬ Revelations - It's strange how people are not noticing the end times propheties being fullfilled. I believe the mark of the beast is on it's way, humans merging themself with artificial inteligense. Also it would make sense for the government to claim alien abduction after the rapture, hence all the UFO videos. The bible is so complex, I have been studying the book every day for over a year now and it feels like I haven't even scratched the surface of it. God is a master designer!

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The Voynich Manuscrit. I take this as a freak of Nature because why someone would write a book in crazy language for nobody to read it? a fake book to create Hype or maybe the writer was channeling some unknown language? Alien ? Ep 151: The Voynich Manuscript Part 1 — Astonishing Legends https://www.astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2019/8/17/ep-151-the-voynich-manuscript-part-1

What Is God - Part 2 - Clear Answers To 70+ Commonly Asked Questions https://youtu.be/YMLuA2MzV40 "We are small pieces of God's mental apparatus." - Freeman Dyson Leo's clarification on being part of God: Leo establishes that depending on one's interpretation of 'you', an individual can be both a part of God and God themselves. In the conventional sense, 'you' refers to a part of God, but the deeper sense of self, realized through awakening practices, is God in its entirety. God's nature as tricky: Leo elaborates that God's nature requires trickery because reality itself is born of illusion. The physical world is a persistent disguise of God's true formlessness, which makes it challenging to recognize God in everyday experiences that we often take for granted. Experiencing God: Leo posits that individuals are constantly experiencing God but aren't aware of it because such awareness isn't necessary for survival. Noticing God requires becoming conscious of the truth that everything, including mundane objects and actions, is God. God's hiddenness: Leo addresses why God appears hidden by explaining that God's trickery is a creative necessity. The deceptive nature of God allows the experience of different forms and realities from formlessness. Recognizing God's true form would hinder practical human pursuits due to the realization of the illusory nature of concepts like money and material success. Claims about God and their falsifiability: Leo argues that God is the elemental truth and, as such, isn't subject to falsification in the traditional scientific sense. God's claims are verifiable through personal experience, and realization of this truth is self-validating. The burden of proof: Leo suggests that the burden of proof lies on individuals to discover and understand the truth of God, instead of it being something external that needs to be demonstrated or proved scientifically. He emphasizes that knowing God requires a more profound, introspective form of knowledge and understanding. Power of self-deception and God's capabilities: Leo emphasizes the absolute nature of self-deception, equating it to God's power. He asserts that God has the power to deceive itself into believing it is not God and, conversely, the power to awaken from that deception, illustrating the duality of God's capability. Rebuttal to 'God of the gaps' argument: Leo dismisses the 'God of the gaps' argument, explaining that while science aims to demystify reality, it will never succeed entirely because reality's infinite nature eludes complete understanding. For Leo, God embodies the mysterious 'gap' or nothingness that unifies all appearances. Differences between atheism and God as 'nothing': Addressing the materialist's stance on reality, Leo outlines the practical distinctions between his concept of 'nothing' as God and the atheistic view of non-existence. He lists multiple points where atheists' understanding diverges, such as reality being subjective, human beings as non-existent entities, and the sentient, intelligent nature of reality. Atheism's shortcomings in comprehending reality: Leo critiques the atheistic worldview, pointing out that it fails to recognize the subjective, relative nature of reality, the non-existence of humans as separate entities, the mechanistic view of reality, and the illusion of physical properties like time, space, and matter. Limitations and capabilities of consciousness: Atheists don't understand that their skepticism and doubts are tied to their current state of consciousness, which can change. Leo highlights the notion that consciousness is not a byproduct of the brain and that science has epistemic limits when trying to understand God or paranormal phenomena. Paranormal phenomena and the nature of God: Leo argues that atheists ignore the existence of paranormal activities, underestimate science's potential to answer all questions, and don't recognize that they are God, part of an infinite reality with no physical limits. Impossibility of God being a hallucination: Finally, Leo clarifies that direct consciousness of God cannot be a hallucination or delusion. Realizing God as the absolute truth leaves no room for misinterpretation as it doesn't rely on language, symbols, or perception. God as absolute truth: The concept of hallucination and delusion arises when the mind thinks rather than directly interfaces with absolute truth. When one is fully conscious of absolute truth, the idea of God as a hallucination is not applicable because in that state, there’s no room for doubt or the perception of hallucination. Experiencing God beyond the brain: When taking 5-MeO-DMT, reality is flipped inside out to the extent that the concept of having a brain or chemicals is forgotten. Leo emphasizes that in this state, 5-MeO-DMT is not a brain state, chemical, or neurotransmitter; it's a direct experience of God, which one must undergo to understand its profundity. Psychedelics as a pathway to truth: Skeptics question the validity of psychedelic experiences, but Leo argues that consciousness is all-powerful and can create any experience, including the realization of absolute truth. Leo invites doubters to partake in breakthrough psychedelic experiences to understand this personally. Understanding the meta-truth of God: Leo refutes the idea that God could just be part of a computer simulation, emphasizing that God is the ultimate realization of absolute infinity. He uses the concept of nested matrices to explain the scope of God – an infinite recursion of realities, indicating that all of existence is a hallucination, which psychedelics can help reveal. Infinity beyond God debunked: Leo addresses the idea of something existing beyond God by explaining that God is equivalent to "everything" and "totality," enveloping all potential aspects of existence. This realization, once reached, leaves nothing more to understand, and the concept of totality precludes the existence of anything outside of God. God cannot be a mere component: Leo clarifies that God cannot be just a part or product of something else, like a computer simulation, because God encompasses all possible phenomena. The notion of a computer simulation is a finite concept within the infinitude that is God. God's self-creation explained: Leo discusses how God interacts solely with itself, imposing self-limitations in the form of physical reality to create the potential for experience and surprise. This necessity is why there can only be one absolute infinity, representing true totality. God's capacity to create limitations: God incarnates in various forms, each with its limitations to experience existence. For instance, humans can lift certain rocks but not others, demonstrating God's self-imposed limitations. The formless Godhead, being infinite potential, cannot engage in such actions and must express itself through forms. God and self-destruction: God, in its formless state or as the Godhead, cannot be destroyed since destruction only applies within the realm of form. Although incarnated forms of God, such as humans, can experience destruction, the formless Godhead remains eternally intact. Formlessness and impermanence of forms: God, as formless, is eternal, but incarnates into forms such as humans or stars, which are transient and can be destroyed, like a star by a black hole or a person by jumping off a building. Overcoming confirmation bias in spiritual experiences: Leo discusses how genuine spiritual experiences shatter existing conceptual understandings and offer truths that are self-validating and often shocking, despite previous exposure to similar ideas. Denial of specific religious affiliations: Leo clarifies that he is not covertly adhering to any religion such as Christianity or Buddhism. His teachings are based on direct awakening experiences, not on a desire for God to be real or preexisting religious beliefs. Certainty vs. humility in speaking about God: Leo addresses the perceived arrogance of speaking with certainty about God. He explains that absolute truth is known without doubt once realized and expresses this truth without false humility. Possibility of misunderstanding God: Leo acknowledges the potential for misinterpretation or false experiences of God. He defends his understanding by referencing consistent awakening experiences, cross-referencing spiritual texts, and an openness to reevaluating his insights. Rejecting the notion of unknowability in spirituality: Leo counters the idea that asserting 'we don't know' is more scientific or humble. When true knowledge or realization of God is obtained, claiming ignorance would be dishonest, and one must remain open to astounding insights. Non-existence of evil from God's perspective: Leo argues that evil is a human projection based on survival, not an absolute reality. From God's universal viewpoint, there is no evil or suffering, just the perfect manifestation of existence. Perfect nature of the world from a higher perspective: The world, despite apparent imperfections when perceived through ego, is seen as perfect from God's higher perspective. Analogies of movie watching and rollercoaster rides illustrate the subjective experience of suffering and the illusory nature of evil. Absence of duty towards God: Since humans are embodiments of God, there is no duty to worship or pray. Leo suggests the real duty lies in awakening and raising awareness oneself, rather than adhering to traditional religious practices. Leo's certainty and the nature of absolute truth: Asserting knowledge of God, Leo shares that with direct experience, there's an undeniable certainty about this absolute truth, contrasting it with the nature of scientific knowledge and speculation. Rollercoaster and skydiving experience as an analogy for God’s interaction with human life: Leo compares human existence and the thrills and fears it brings to a rollercoaster ride or a skydiving experience. He suggests that as God incarnates into human experiences, it deliberately places itself into various situations, which, while sometimes terrifying or uncomfortable, also offer exhilaration and a form of enjoyment akin to the ultimate virtual reality, such as described in the movie "The Matrix." Skydiving as a metaphor for confronting fear and questioning life choices: Leo recounts his personal skydiving experience as a metaphor for life’s moments of intense questioning and fear of one's chosen path. He relates to the jarring realization during free fall that one may never choose to face such a terrifying situation again, representing moments of existential questioning that arise during human life. The addictive nature of excitement and suffering in human experience: Leo points out that humans instinctively seek excitement as well as the paradoxical allure of suffering. He suggests that people secretly enjoy their suffering and even might not wish to relinquish it, as it is a crucial part of their experience and identity. Unconditional love of God and non-judgment: Addressing the question of why God wouldn't judge actions such as murder or rape, Leo explains that God is all-loving and does not judge because it embodies every possible experience, including those we label as negative. Judgments of good and bad originate from the ego's perspective and serve the purpose of survival and identity defense rather than a divine perspective. The radical nature of God's love and the human perspective: Leo describes God's love as too radical for human beings to embody because it extends to everything in existence, contrasting with humans' selective love constrained by survival and defense of identity and moral constructs. God's relationship with evil and hate: Leo argues that evil and hate, as understood by humans, only exist as a perspective of the ego. To experience these emotions, God incarnates into limited forms such as human beings. From God’s ultimate perspective, it loves all aspects of creation, including those seen as evil or hateful. The nature of mainstream religion: Leo explains that mainstream religions are limited by the cognitive development of the times they were created and are often filled with metaphors and stories that cater to the understanding of those eras. Hence, they may seem confusing and diluted compared to direct experiences and teachings about God. The origin and dilution of religious teachings: He goes on to discuss how the teachings of enlightened individuals like Jesus, Buddha, and Muhammad, when passed down through less enlightened individuals and over extended periods, are subject to misinterpretation and dilution. God, evil, and the Devil: Leo clarifies that God is responsible for all creations, including those perceived as evil, as there is nothing outside of God. He explains the concept of the Devil as God’s incarnation experiencing separation, ego, and survival mechanisims—"the Devil" is another form through which God experiences itself. Challenges of straightforwardly explaining God: Finally, Leo addresses the challenges faced by mainstream religions in explaining God in a straightforward manner, attributing these to historical cognitive limits, cultural metaphors, and the distorting effects of interpreting and recording religious teachings over time. Adaptation of religious teachings: Religious teachings often involve moral codes like defining right and wrong or lawful and unlawful. These were advanced for their time and served as a form of legal and moral infrastructure before the establishment of countries and legal systems. Corruption of spirituality by ego: Spiritual teachings and religions can be co-opted by the ego for its purposes. Rulers and nation-states have historically used religion to control masses and justify wars, leading to the spread of confusion, delusion, and egotism. Challenges in codifying and spreading God's realization: The personal and subjective nature of realizing God makes it difficult to codify and mass distribute this knowledge through books or videos without misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Differentiating dated teachings from timeless wisdom: In studying religious texts like the Bible, it is important to distinguish outdated practices from enduring wisdom. Some archaic teachings must be recognized as products of their time and not applicable today. Commonalities across diverse religions: Despite the surface disagreements, various religions share a significant amount of core teachings, emphasizing the importance of direct experience and mystical insight to discern universal truths and recognize commonalities. Integration of religions: The modern idea of integrating religions to understand their common essence contrasts with the traditional perspective where each religion aimed at a monopoly on truth. An integral approach can help resolve superficial disagreements. Evidence of spiritual truths across history: The consistent mention of spirituality and God across all human history and cultures, often reflecting common themes, suggests there's more to it than mere superstition, mass delusions, or groupthink. Misconceptions regarding religion: Religion's historical involvement in conflicts doesn’t negate the personal discovery of God. Technology and other societal elements also contribute to wars, separating the potential misuse of religion from the experience of God. Usage of the word 'God': Despite misunderstandings, the term 'God' effectively captures the divine experience. Using non-specific terms might dilute the extraordinary aspect of the experience. Interpretation of religious visions: Visions of deities or religious figures during mystical experiences are symbolic interpretations by the mind, influenced by cultural and personal backgrounds. These are not arguments against God but reflective of cultural filters. Authenticity of spiritual teachings: No spiritual tradition has a monopoly on God or spirituality. Truths about God existed long before contemporary spiritual traditions and are global rather than exclusive to any specific region or culture. Understanding religious differences: To discern the underlying unity in various religious teachings, one must approach them with direct experience and mystical insights, rather than solely through intellectual study. Leo Gura's perspective on cultural interpretations of God: Leo notes that different cultures, such as Christians, Buddhists, Jews, and ancient Greeks and Egyptians, all have knowledge of God. He emphasizes that no single culture has a monopoly on the truth about God; these insights are accessible across cultures and history. Buddhism and the concept of God: Despite common misconceptions, Leo explains that Buddhism does have a concept of God. Buddhism’s "God" is expressed as No-Self, Buddha Mind, the Dharmakaya, Nirvana, etc. He clarifies that the difference between Buddhist No-Self and Hindu Self is a matter of degrees in awakening, not different endpoints. Experience versus direct consciousness of God: Leo uses the term "experience" loosely when discussing God, suggesting that "being" or "direct consciousness" is more accurate. He advises expanding the notion of experience to include these ideas. He also discusses integrating the direct consciousness of the formless God with earthly experiences to recognize that everyday existence is, in fact, an instance of God. The need for cross-referencing sources: Leo highlights the importance of validating one's spiritual experiences through high-quality, diverse scriptures and teachings. This helps to guard against self-deceit and ensure interpretations are consistent with established wisdom. Why not commit suicide to become God: Addressing the notion of suicide to become God, Leo argues for valuing one's current incarnation and the experiences it offers. He promotes early enlightenment to fully appreciate and live one's life rather than postponing realization until death. Existence in the presence of the all-knowing God: Leo explains how God sets up scenarios to forget and then remember itself, suggesting that the formless God understands itself by incarnating in various forms, including human life, and experiencing different aspects of existence. Realization of diverse forms of God: He talks about God's need to manifest in innumerable forms, including humans, fish, or galaxies, throughout time. This process allows God to fully experience and understand what it means to be God across the entirety of existence. Nature of God's self-knowledge: God doesn't fully know itself until it lives through its manifestations; self-realization occurs through direct experience. Purpose of discussing God: Talking about God is to make people aware of their potential to realize God, transform their lives, and overcome suffering and delusion with techniques to actualize this realization, while noting the pitfalls along the spiritual path. Utility of spiritual teachings: Repetitive teachings serve to inspire and solidify understanding; they motivate individuals to practice until realization, and guide post-awakening development and application in the world. Compatibility of science with understanding God: Current science, based on concepts and symbols, cannot comprehend God, which is beyond symbolism. However, science may evolve to include mysticism and non-symbolic methods such as first-person experiences and psychedelics. Science recognizing God: Future science could acknowledge concepts like absolute infinity or nothingness after integrating mysticism, departing from traditional materialism. Transformation of modern science: Science must adopt a more mystical perspective, acknowledging truths beyond conceptual understanding, for a holistic comprehension of reality. Integration of science and spirituality: By redefining science and mysticism, cultural barriers can dissolve, leading to a closer merger and new understandings in both fields. Science's role in reality beyond the mind: Science will need to accept aspects of reality that are beyond the mind and traditional materialistic proof to truly advance. Potential synergy of science and spirituality: Future collaboration between science and spirituality is expected to lead to revolutionary advancements, benefiting both fields. Loneliness of God: The formless Godhead does not feel loneliness. Still, incarnated forms like humans can, even though ultimate realization quells the sense of loneliness despite intrinsic aloneness. Varied curiosity about God: Differences in metaphysical curiosity may stem from brain types, genetics, environmental upbringing, and exposure to spiritual concepts during formative years. Curiosity about God penetrates the surface of reality and can disrupt established worldviews. Mechanism of God's creation: God's creation has no mechanism; the universe spontaneously exists without cause and effect chains or mathematical rules. Reality simply "is," a challenge for materialists to grasp without a shift in perspective. Mechanism of Creation and Cause-Effect Chains: Materialists resist the realization that the universe appears without mechanisms or mathematical equations; it manifests spontaneously as an indivisible miracle. Understanding the Fundamental Nature of Existence: Instead of seeking ultimate particles like quarks as explanations, Leo suggests treating the present moment as fundamental with no underlying mechanism. Eternal Nature and Self-Creation of God: God is eternal but is also in a constant state of self-creation. God, as formless, has always existed, and as form, is creating every moment anew. Impossibility of God Being an Alien or AI: God cannot be an AI or alien as these are finite forms within the totality that God is. God encompasses everything, not limited to any form or entity. God, Evolution, and Continuous Creation: God is both eternal and evolving. Evolution in a traditional sense and God's continual creation process are essentially the same, happening within God's mind. Reconciliation of Darwinian Evolution with God: Leo argues that traditional evolution occurs within God's design, implying a directed, intelligent process rather than random mutation and natural selection. Reasons for Undesirable Life Experiences: Individuals have the power to change their lives. Difficult life situations are part of God experiencing all forms of life, and spiritual awakening allows one to navigate these gracefully. Possibility of Constant God Awareness: Sahaja Samadhi is the permanent awareness of God in everyday life, a state beyond peak experiences or meditative moments. Difficulty of Permanent Awakening: Full realization of God takes time and effort due to the tremendous scope of absolute truth and the need to deconstruct long-standing illusions. Challenges in Realizing God: The struggle to realize God stems from deep-rooted survival mechanisms driving behavior, thus conflicts arise when one pursues the formless nature of God, which opposes survival instinct. Deconstructing the Illusion of Life: Truly understanding and maintaining the realization of God requires active deconstruction of life’s illusions, allowing one not to fall back into the hypnotic seduction of dualistic existence. Challenge of realizing God: Realizing God is difficult due to deeply ingrained habits and the brain's slow process of change. Neurons need time to rewire to alter behaviors and habits, impacting one's ability to sustain mystical insights. Ease of realizing God: Paradoxically, realizing God can also be simple. Theoretically, if one were to sit in isolation for 30 days with absolute stillness of mind and body, they could become conscious of God by the end of the period. However, this level of stillness in practice is extremely difficult to achieve. Commitment to the spiritual journey: The difficulty in realizing God significantly decreases with a serious, focused commitment. The likelihood of realization within a short timeframe, like a month, increases dramatically when an individual dedicates themselves fully and without distractions. Balancing spirituality with family and career: It is possible to realize God while maintaining family and career commitments. However, it's advisable to stagger these pursuits to prevent being overwhelmed. In India, certain schools of spirituality offer techniques that householders can use alongside their family and career responsibilities. Visualization as a method to realize God: Visualization practices from Tantra yoga and Tibetan Buddhism can be powerful, concentrating the mind intensely on a deity to facilitate a non-dual mystical experience. Yet, one must take care not to become overly attached to the representation to break through to the formless aspect of God. Pursuing God at a young age: One is never too young to start thinking about God or spirituality. It is possible to realize God as a teenager or in the early 20s. However, it is equally important to focus on practical skills and responsibilities, balancing spiritual development with other aspects of life. Experiencing God at different cognitive stages: People at all stages of cognitive development can experience God, but the interpretation will depend on their level. Higher cognitive stages allow for a more holistic understanding and ease the process of mystical experience and proper interpretation. God's need for self-realization: God itself does not have a need for self-realization and is content with all forms of existence. However, as humans, when we awaken, we can experience and understand our divine nature, something not possible for non-conscious forms. God as personal and impersonal: God is both personal and impersonal. While the Godhead lacks human traits and is impersonal, it is personal in the sense that it experiences itself as humans with uniquely human qualities. God's involvement in human lives: The passive Godhead by nature does not manipulate lives actively; however, as the manifest form of God, it can be seen as steering lives through human thoughts, emotions, and actions. God's agenda or plan: In essence, God has no particular agenda or plan; its purpose is in existence itself. Yet from a human perspective, it seems that the universe is on an evolutionary path towards greater complexity and self-awareness. God as a complex singularity: Leo imagines a future where God experiences life through various forms, feels emotions like humans, and processes information with supercomputing capabilities, all interconnected into an ultimate singularity. Pantheism vs. Panentheism: Both pantheism (everything is God) and panentheism (everything is inside of God) are true in non-duality. The distinction is seen as trivial since the formlessness of God (panentheism) is not different from the forms (pantheism), creating a paradoxical overlap. Mankind's discovery of God: Likely, humans have had knowledge of God for over 450,000 years. Leo speculates that the early spiritual awareness arose from a lack of distractions, meditative lifestyles, natural spiritual gifts, use of psychedelics, and possibly shamanistic practices among early human ancestors. God's incarnation as individuals: God embodies every form simultaneously, so one's unique human form is just one among countless expressions of God. Leo stresses not to take personal form too seriously as God experiences everything at once. Reasons for God creating diverse life: The variety of life forms, like humans and animals, allows God to experience rich complexities and emotions, contributing to an ongoing evolution towards greater complexity and depth of experience. Utilization of God's realization by humans: While the ego might seek to use the realization of God for material gains, deeper purposes include elevating humanity's consciousness, teaching, improving personal faculties, and nurturing conscious growth in all aspects of life. Special powers from realizing God: Realizing God may lead to paranormal abilities or 'siddhis' due to spiritual awakening, but its pursuit by the ego can become a distraction. Though these abilities exist, they are not guaranteed nor should they be the focus of spiritual practice. Possibility of miracles: Miracles as paranormal occurrences, like healing and synchronicities, are considered possible by Leo. He views all existence as miraculous and highlights the nuanced nature of what constitutes a miracle within the physical reality. Truth and falsehood in the Bible: The Bible contains both wisdom and outdated misconceptions. It holds truths, such as the 'I Am' concept of God and the inward kingdom of heaven but also has misleading elements due to its human authorship. Man's duty towards God and worship: No objective duty exists toward God, as humans are manifestations of God themselves. Practices like worship and prayer often reinforce a false duality and can obstruct the realization of one's divine nature. What God desires from humans: Fundamentally, God desires nothing from humans; each being is free to exist as they choose. However, Leo encourages individuals to strive for consciousness and appreciate the magnificence of life. Following religion's relation to God realization: Leo advises abandoning religion due to its potential to hinder realizing God. He views personal direct experience of God as more profound than adhering to religious dogma. Religion, often filled with brainwashing, can be less enlightening compared to personal realization. Misconception about teachings: While it may seem that Leo's teachings echo traditional religious scripts like the Quran or the Bible, he clarifies that he presents spirituality from an integral, holistic perspective, encompassing insights from modern disciplines such as psychology, quantum mechanics, and sociology—something ancient texts do not incorporate. Evolution of spirituality: Leo emphasizes the necessity for spiritual practices to evolve and adapt to modern complexities and technological advancements, pointing out that sticking to medieval spiritual traditions is insufficient for the current era. Higher-level instruction and avoiding traps: He distinguishes his teachings by aiming to discuss spirituality at a cutting-edge level, incorporating contemporary knowledge, and providing guidance on avoiding pitfalls like cult dynamics, which are not addressed in traditional spiritual teachings. Essential requirements for realizing God: Leo identifies three core requirements: laser-focused concentration, radical open-mindedness (to the extent of considering concepts like death and evil), and a genuine metaphysical curiosity about existence, reality, and God. Critical thinking and self-validation: Leo encourages viewers to not blindly trust him but to cross-reference, explore different sources, and personally experiment with yoga, meditation, self-inquiry, and psychedelics to validate the truths he presents. No shortcut to understanding God: He acknowledges that understanding God isn't achievable through Q&A format nor through seeking previews of awakening; it requires actual awakening and multiple experiences for a comprehensive understanding. Usefulness of Actualized.org: Leo concludes by promoting actualized.org as a helpful resource for those serious about realizing God, indicating that the site offers practical teachings and powerful spiritual techniques that can lead to significant awakenings in a relatively short period. Avis

Sameness vs Difference - The Metaphysical Foundation Of Reality https://youtu.be/M5tWkG5SGcU "Everything is the same in that it is different." "According to sameness, there is no difference between sameness and difference; according to difference, there is." Sameness and Difference: Leo Gura introduces a contemplative exploration into the concepts of sameness and difference, asserting their profound significance and promising an in-depth analysis. Categorizing People by Mental Focus: He mentions that psychologists categorize people as either 'difference' or 'sameness' focused based on their tendencies to either see distinctions or commonalities between things. Quiz to Determine Tendencies: Leo employs a quiz with rapid-fire questions comparing various items (from Coke and Pepsi to concepts like good and evil) to engage the viewer in actively questioning their own perceptions of sameness and difference. Initial Impressions Vs. Conclusive Recognitions: He challenges the assumption that these items can be deemed objectively the same or different and encourages the viewer to recognize the complexity and subjectivity involved in making such determinations. Perspective Influence on Sameness and Difference: Through examples of Coca Cola cans, gold versus silver, and ants versus elephants, Leo demonstrates that whether we perceive things as the same or different can change drastically depending on the context and our level of analysis. Homework Assignment: As homework, viewers are encouraged to contemplate sameness versus difference on their own, taking the examples and discussions provided as a starting point for deeper reflection. Perceived Offense in Comparing Humans to Chimpanzees: Leo elucidates why people feel offended at the notion that humans and chimpanzees share a high percentage of genetic similarity. He theorizes that humans need to differentiate themselves, sometimes due to deeply ingrained beliefs about their unique place in creation. Chimpanzee and Human Similarities: He highlights the profound similarities between chimpanzees and humans, such as the number of fingers and toes, hair, care for offspring, and the capacity for emotion and social organization. He draws on primatology to show just how much humans can learn about themselves from these similarities. Rejection of Inner Similarity to Apes: Leo discusses the resistance some people have to acknowledging the animalistic aspects of human behavior and how this denial can prevent a deeper understanding of themselves. Metaphor of Acorn and Oak Tree: Leo uses the relationship between an acorn and an oak tree to illustrate the concept of sameness and difference, showing that while seeming different in form, one directly grows out of and is genetically identical to the other. Children and Adults as Same Entities: He argues that adults are fundamentally the same as their childhood selves, facing similar issues but in different forms, challenging the common belief that adults have completely outgrown their childlike nature. Abortion and the Definition of Human Life: Leo invites viewers to consider at what point a human life becomes a human life, examining the differentiation made in the debate over abortion. He questions whether the act of abortion equates to murder by considering the potentiality of life in various stages and forms. Valuing Human and Chicken Lives: He confronts the perceived differences in the worthiness of lives, asking whether beheading a chicken is fundamentally different from beheading a human, and whether there exists an absolute moral distinction between the two. Identity of Identical Twins: Leo sheds light on the distinct lives led by identical twins, suggesting that even though they share DNA and appearance, their unique experiences make them different individuals. Parental Love and Genetic Similarity: He postulates that parental love might largely be based on perceived genetic similarity and discusses how affection can change when a child's true parentage is discovered, questioning the nature of that love. Perceptions of Children in Different Societies: Leo discusses how perceptions of children can vary with race and ethnicity, noting how some individuals can see themselves in children of a different ethnicity, despite others seeing those children as fundamentally different. Workdays Sameness and Difference: He compares Monday and Friday to demonstrate that context heavily influences our perception of sameness and difference; while structurally similar as workdays, they evoke very different emotional responses. Value of One Penny: Using the example of one penny's difference in various contexts, Leo illustrates how a seemingly insignificant amount can greatly alter the outcome of a situation, reinforcing the idea that sameness and difference can be context-dependent. Language Comparisons: He draws similarities between the English and Chinese languages, likening their basic functional components despite their perceived vast differences, and suggests that the comparison could have been between something as dissimilar as English and an ostrich to highlight the contrast. Complexity of Language: English can be translated into Chinese, but Navajo was used in WWII for encoding messages due to its unique grammar and radical difference from other language groups. Similarities and Differences in Numbers: The numbers 5 and 25 can be perceived as both similar and different, with an infinite list of similarities and differences that one can choose to focus on. Ideas vs Reality: The idea of an elephant and an actual elephant have significant similarities that allow us to use the idea to represent the real thing, despite being fundamentally different. Men and Women Similarities: Men and women share many similarities including DNA and basic physical features, yet substantial differences in psychology and attractions exist. Are Human Beings the Same?: Leo suggests that the similarity or uniqueness of all human beings is a matter of perspective without an objective answer. Republicans vs Democrats: He compares Republicans and Democrats to illustrate that, despite clear differences, they share many common concerns and are part of the same political system. Historical Figures: Trump and George Washington, despite being historically and characteristically different, share common human traits and American political heritage. Drone Strikes as Terrorism: US drone strikes, seen by some as counterterrorism efforts, are perceived by victims in affected regions as acts of terrorism, illustrating the subjectivity of such labels. State Comparisons: The comparison between states like California and Mississippi reveals both similarities in laws and governance and differences in political, geographic, and climatic aspects. Perception of Psychedelics vs Hard Drugs: Psychedelics are often lumped together with heroin and meth despite the significant differences experienced by those who have tried them. Sexual Acts and Definitions: The interpretation of whether a blowjob constitutes sex varies depending on personal beliefs and societal norms. Cheating in Different Contexts: Cheating on a test and cheating on taxes might look different, but fundamentally, they reflect a similar attitude and mindset. Seriousness of Cheating: Cheating on a significant test like one for Harvard admission can alter someone's life trajectory, weighing the act's gravity. Sameness of Religions: While some dismiss all religions as mere fantasy, differences within and among religions like Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are significant. Christian Denominations: Despite identifying under the same religion, Christians are segmented into numerous denominations, each with distinct practices and beliefs. Individuality within Baptist Denomination: Even within a single denomination, such as Baptists, there are significant differences between subgroups which they themselves acknowledge. Similarities between Buddha and Christ: Leo recalls a conversation with a taxi driver that reveals the perception of Buddha as evil amongst some Christians, highlighting the failure to see the interconnectedness between Buddha's teachings and those of Christ. Changing Nature of Physical Identity: Leo uses the example of fingers changing over time to discuss identity and asks if we are the same as we were years ago, acknowledging constant physical and psychological changes. Comparison with a Nazi: Leo challenges the listener to see the uncomfortable similarities between themselves and a Nazi, suggesting that recognizing these can help understand and prevent atrocities. Perception of Actualized.org Content: Videos on Actualized.org are perceived differently by casual versus regular viewers, illustrating the subjective nature of sameness and difference. Hydrogen Atoms' Identity: Leo questions whether all hydrogen atoms are the same, pointing out that while they share properties, they differ in space and time, challenging the notion of sameness. Reality versus Illusion and Fantasy: The distinction between reality and illusion is questioned. Leo proposes that reality might not be fundamentally different from fantasy or illusion. God and the Devil: Integrating philosophical and theological reasoning, Leo suggests that if God is infinite and the Creator of all, then the Devil, as part of God's creation, must also fundamentally embody aspects of God. Good vs. Evil: The dichotomy of good and evil is explored, with emphasis on subjectivity and the dangers of feeling self-righteous without questioning one's biases. Personal Identity and Sameness: Leo poses whether or not he and the listener are essentially the same, despite perceived differences in understanding or knowledge. Perception of Personal Development: Leo Gura considers how individuals may feel different from him due to challenges in understanding enlightenment concepts or difficulties in meditation but suggests that as one's consciousness expands, the perceived gap diminishes, revealing a fundamental sameness. Nothing vs. Something: He challenges the conventional dichotomy of 'nothing' and 'something', proposing that 'nothing' might not be an empty void but could be identical with the 'something' that constitutes our reality and experiences. Essence of Sameness and Difference: Leo emphasizes the importance of recognizing the relativity of sameness and difference, rather than viewing them as objective facts, to avoid ideological conflicts and to embrace a more comprehensive understanding of reality. Relativity and Perspective: He introduces the concept of relativity, explaining that the existence of things like trees and forests depends entirely on the presence of a perceiver, and without a perspective, there's nothing there. Cultural and Social Conflict: Gura identifies cultural stand-offs such as racism, xenophobia, and ethnocentrism as arising from misunderstandings and disputes over sameness and difference, leading to conflict and violence. Geopolitical Issues and Sameness: He provides a hypothetical scenario involving Israelis and Palestinians to illustrate how perceived sameness and difference can shift dramatically given a common external threat, like an alien invasion, yet revert back to conflict once the threat subsides. Sameness in Sociopolitical Movements: Leo notes issues within movements like the #MeToo movement, where varying degrees of sexual misconduct may be inappropriately grouped together, highlighting both the necessity of discerning difference and acknowledging the underlying sameness that points to systemic issues. Science, Religion, and Ideological Battles: Gura discusses the ongoing debates between science and religion and their respective proponents, which often revolves around each side emphasizing their differences without acknowledging the deep similarities that exist. Understanding Sameness and Difference: He encourages viewers to engage in exercises that train their consciousness to recognize both the sameness and difference between objects, which can help deepen their understanding of these abstract concepts. Existence as Difference: Leo expounds on the idea that to exist is to be different, implying that everything is unique because for two objects to be distinct, they must have at least one differing characteristic, such as their position in space-time. Recognition of Same vs. Different: Leo explains the necessity for distinguishing different objects or aspects to acknowledge their existence, yet also the requirement to recognize sameness to function and survive. Perception of Relatives: Through the example of written "hello" in various fonts, he illustrates how the mind works to both differentiate and assimilate information, moving beyond mere appearances to grasp deeper connections. Image 1 Image 2 Relativity and Context: Leo uses the example of shifting perceptions of rectangles to demonstrate relativity and how context influences the identification of similarities and differences. Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Image 6 Image 7 Importance of Distinction: He concludes that while things may appear similar, they must have at least one distinguishing feature to be considered separate entities, emphasizing the nuanced nature of sameness and difference. Science, Categorization, and Relativity: Leo shares that science cannot definitively prove sameness or difference, as these concepts are fundamental to defining categories and exist prior to scientific investigation, underscoring the subjective underpinnings of categorizing reality. Scientific categories as subjective constructs: Leo Gura points out that categories such as "cats" or "lions" are created by the mind and are not objective entities found in the world, emphasizing the subjective nature of science and its categories. Question of Similarity and Difference: He challenges the idea that similarity and difference can be objectively measured, like the similarity between a lion and a tiger, and underlines the subjective human judgment in determining the criteria for similarity. Science’s Consensus vs. Objective Truth: Science, according to Gura, operates on building a consensus within its community rather than discovering objective truths, drawing similarities between the consensus-building in science and religious belief systems. Identity as mind-constructed differences: Leo explores the concept of identity, arguing that it's not an objective reality but rather a result of distinguishing oneself from the environment, a process crucial to the formation of individual and collective identities. Significance of differentiated identity: He suggests that one's very existence depends upon remaining distinct; identity is a set of differences and without them, one would metaphorically die and merge with the broader totality. Identity formation in early stages of life: Gura describes how individuals establish their identities through differentiation in their formative years, by attaching to various attributes and group identifiers. Resistance to significant life changes: He explains the resistance to change, especially at the identity level, as it requires fundamentally altering the trajectory of one's life built around this established identity. Personal development and identity deconstruction: Leo discusses the conflict and resistance in personal development endeavors, noting that true change demands identity-level transformation. Ego’s drive for survival through identity-strengthening: According to Gura, society caters to the ego's need for identity reinforcement, whereas he aims to lay the groundwork for deconstructing that very identity. Identity misappropriation in self-help industry: He cautions that personal development teachings, like those from Actualized.org, can be co-opted by the ego to create a new form of identity rather than breaking it down. Identity and the ego’s struggle: Gura concludes that through the process of deconstructing one's identity, one can reach a state of existence where one realizes oneself as infinite and encompassing both sameness and difference. Identity Formation and Ego: Leo Gura explains that our ego constructs its identity by emphasizing differences from others, leading to a sense of individuality. Identity preservation emerges from fear of acknowledging our similarities with those we dislike or disagree with, which can be threatening. Denial of True Nature and Unhappiness: Leo states that unhappiness stems from being in denial about our true infinite and indiscriminate nature. The inability or unwillingness to accept this vastness is at the root of personal struggle and unhappiness. Perception and Identity Preservation: The mind selectively perceives differences and similarities to preserve identity, not to ascertain objective truth. This selective perception is self-serving, aimed at perpetuating one's existing beliefs and identity. Struggle of Existence and Inevitable Loss: Leo discusses the fundamental struggle of life to maintain a separate identity while being part of a greater whole. He highlights that this battle is ultimately futile as the ego's identity will eventually collapse, merging back into the totality of existence. Fear of Deep Sameness and Xenophobia: Leo explains that xenophobia and racism are not due to perceived differences, but rather due to fear of deep underlying sameness. Individuals who build their identity around ethnicity fear acknowledging our fundamental human similarity. Ego’s Disregard for Truth and Cherry-picking Reality: He contends that the ego cherry-picks differences or sameness that aligns with its own survival and identity, disregarding the truth. This selective perception is evident in divisive politics, marketing, culture, and other social constructs. Materialist Paradigm and Fragmentation: The Western materialist paradigm is faulted for its fragmentation of reality, leading to the reduction of everything into separate pieces. This paradigm is rooted in emphasizing differences and leads to societal and political conflicts. Role of Ego in Societal Issues: Leo describes the ego's role in societal issues as one of fragmentation, synonymous with the actions of the devil by his definition—creating separation and conflict by refusing to recognize the underlying unity with the greater "God" or truth. Demonization across political parties: Leo criticizes the tendency of people, regardless of political alignment, to demonize others. He refers to liberals who demonize Republicans, corporations, and Trump, equating them to Nazis or Hitler. Gura asserts this behavior is common to all human minds, transcending national or political identity. Conscious awareness and cessation of demonization: Leo suggests that the frequent act of demonizing is a commonality amongst humans. He advises that becoming increasingly conscious of this process can reduce its occurrence. Materialism versus spirituality in perception: Leo contrasts materialism's emphasis on fragmentation and recognizing differences with spirituality’s focus on integrating fragments and seeing a deep sameness. Deep sameness versus surface sameness: He distinguishes between the ego's preference for surface sameness used for identity construction and deep sameness that connects underlying essences beyond appearances. Leo claims that recognizing deep sameness, not easily perceived by most, is associated with genius and wisdom. Examples illustrating deep sameness: Leo provides examples to elucidate deep sameness, such as paradigm locks present in both religion and science, suffering stemming from selfishness, and recognizing all living beings as having equal worth. He considers these recognitions as signs of intelligence and wisdom. Douglas Hofstadter's analogy theory: He discusses Hofstadter's theory that all thinking is based on analogies. Leo appreciates Hofstadter's emphasis on the ability to find profound connections through analogy, even if he disagrees with the idea that all thinking is analogical. Applications of sameness and difference: Leo encourages applying the understanding of sameness and difference across diverse fields, such as historical analysis, medicine, scientific research, and more. Recognizing deeper connections and the true metaphysical nature of reality can benefit these fields by overcoming their current limitations. Hyper-specialization in Science: Leo Gura discusses the increasing hyper-specialization within scientific disciplines leading to a loss of big-picture understanding. Future of Science and Integration: He predicts the future of significant scientific breakthroughs will require integrating multiple fields to create holistic models. Scientific Schools and Ideological Battles: Gura explores how different scientific schools with their own biases and assumptions engage in ideological conflicts similar to religious sects. Legal System and Adjudication: He notes that the legal system functions by drawing on the concepts of sameness and difference, with judges and lawyers leveraging these concepts to argue cases. Law Enforcement and Subjective Fairness: Leo discusses the perception of fairness in law enforcement, which varies based on factors like ethnicity and social status. Politics and Identity: He identifies politics as fundamentally revolving around identity politics, with sameness and difference manipulated to serve individual and collective agendas. Civil Rights Movement and Cultural Notions: Gura talks about the civil rights movement challenging societal concepts of sameness and difference and the resistance met during this process. Cultural and Societal Programming: Leo emphasizes that our perceptions of sameness and difference are not self-conceived but are instilled by societal and cultural influences. Affirmation of Identities and Culture Wars: He underscores that culture wars revolve around defending identities shaped by how societies draw distinctions that favor certain groups. Religion, Spirituality, and Identity: Gura concludes by highlighting that conflicts in religion and spirituality often derive from the formation of identities around belief systems, regardless of whether one is theistic or atheistic. Religious sects and conflict: Leo Gura emphasizes that conflicts among religious and spiritual sects stem from their lack of understanding regarding the relativity of sameness and difference, leading to hostilities and even wars. Conflict negotiation and perspective-taking: He explains that most conflicts arise because parties involved do not see from the other's perspective. Successful conflict negotiation, therefore, involves helping them to comprehend this and let go of biased positions. Impact of perspective in relationships: Leo discusses how focusing on either differences or similarities can make or break relationships, advocating for recognizing deeper similarities to resolve issues and enhance connection. Influence of individual perception on relationship longevity: He warns that carrying the same perspective from one relationship to the next without introspection can lead to repeated patterns of dissatisfaction and breakups. Discovery of new interests: Leo suggests that finding new music, movies, or books that resonate with a person is essentially about matching deep similarities amid differences, facilitated by technology like recommendation algorithms. Facial recognition and identity as construction: He reflects on facial recognition technology's accommodation for variance in photographs as proof that identity is a narrative we believe and construct, rather than an objective truth. Applications of sameness and difference in self-actualization: Leo emphasizes the importance of recognizing deep similarities to truly understand and integrate spiritual teachings, overcoming the common fixation on differences. Scientific and religious integration: He argues that to comprehend how science and religion align, one must see profound similarities, subsequently aiding understanding of epistemology, beliefs, ideologies, and fundamentalism. Challenge of overcoming ideological fundamentalism: Leo points out that fundamentalists across different spectrums do not recognize their deep similarities, whether in religion, science, or materialism, leading to divisive outcomes and problems. Understanding and resolving evil, corruption, and conflict: Leo encourages seeing past self-centeredness and recognizing the deep similarity in motives that drive all human behavior as a means to understand the root causes of societal issues. Recognition of Shared Human Traits: Leo examines the uncomfortable truth that we share deep traits with those we consider evil, such as Nazis or terrorists, emphasizing the sameness that underlies human motivation and actions. Existential Drivers and Identity Defense: He explains that all human behaviors are driven by similar existential motivations, prominently the defense of one's identity which gives life its purpose and context. Misconceptions of Evolution and Identity: Leo challenges the oversimplified explanation of human behavior through natural selection, revealing the complexity of identity beyond biological survival. The Origin of Suffering: He posits that all forms of suffering emanate from an overemphasis on differences, and the solution may lie in recognizing deep sameness, which most people are currently unaware of. Balance between Sameness and Difference: While Leo emphasizes the importance of recognizing deep sameness for holistic understanding, he warns against neglecting the recognition of differences which can lead to overgeneralizations and errors in judgment. Pathological Generalization in Scientific History: Leo illustrates the pitfalls of 'sameness pathology' using historical examples, including Galileo's clash with the intellectual establishment of his era that refused to accept astronomical observations contradicting their beliefs. Image 8 Image 9 Science's Struggle with New Paradigms: He addresses how modern science displays sameness pathology by dismissing external evidence that contradicts materialist views, especially with regard to psychic phenomena and the insights gained from psychedelic experiences. Confusing Models with Reality: Leo describes a pathology in science where researchers mistake their mathematical models and abstractions for reality itself, losing sight of the distinction between models and the actual phenomena they represent. Sameness Pathology in Science: Leo criticizes a common misconception among some scientists who believe the universe is inherently mathematical, equating physical theories and equations directly to the laws of the universe, which he deems as a delusion and projection of the mind. Gender Stereotypes and Sameness Pathology in Society: Discussing the consequences of societal attempts in Scandinavia to remove gender stereotypes, such as reversing traditional toy roles in catalogs for boys and girls, Leo highlights the potential confusion this could cause regarding masculinity and femininity. Education on Gender Identity: Leo suggests that instead of enforcing gender-neutral policies, schools should offer comprehensive education about masculinity and femininity, allowing students to understand and choose their identity. Sexual Repression and Misunderstanding due to Poor Gender Role Education: Leo points out the long-term negative effects of not teaching children about gender roles, such as sexual repression, incompetence in intimate relationships, and even extreme reactions like violence. Sameness Pathology in Lumping Together Religion with Mysticism: He addresses the conflation of fundamentalist religion with mystical non-dual teachings and advanced spirituality, critiquing the dismissal of deeper spiritual practices as mere fairy tales within certain intellectual circles. Sameness Pathology in Sexual Harassment Cases: Discussing the problematic tendency to treat all forms of sexual harassment with the same severity, Leo insists on acknowledging the degrees of harassment instead of lumping together distinct actions. Stigmatization of Psychedelics: Leo laments the cultural and governmental stigmatization of psychedelics as hard drugs, arguing that this misclassification hinders the progress of medical and scientific research, as well as the evolution of mankind. Jordan Peterson's False Equivalencies: Leo accuses Jordan Peterson of mistakenly equating post-modernists and 'Neo-Marxists' with the dangers of Soviet communism, resulting in incorrect cultural wars and a failure to recognize the evolutionary necessity of progressing through different societal stages. Corporate Demonization and Green Movement's Sameness Pathology: Leo observes the 'green stage' tendency to see corporations as uniformly evil and materialistic, failing to differentiate between the nuanced roles and functions of different corporate entities. War-time Demonization as Difference Pathology: Citing World War II propaganda as an example, Leo examines how warring nations create demonizing narratives of their adversaries to justify conflict and violence, characterizing this as a 'difference pathology.' Demonization During Wartime: Soldiers given LSD did not become super warriors but rather empathized with their enemies, unable to fight due to a sense of unity, showing that demonization is a key aspect of sustaining conflict. Men's Rights Movement and Dysfunction: The movement, along with pickup, MGTOW, and red-pill ideologies, is criticized for fostering a dysfunctional relationship with women due to a lack of understanding and blaming women for personal inadequacies. Jordan Peterson's Influence: Peterson's popularity among men with dysfunctional views towards women is critiqued for providing a victim narrative that prevents personal responsibility and growth. Blame-Shifting Tactics: Leo critiques ideologies that blame feminism, political correctness, and other movements for personal problems with women instead of encouraging introspection and growth. Victimization in Ideologies: Ideologies like the men's rights movement create a schism between men's and women's identities, leading to harmful stereotypes and political ideology that doesn't address the real problems. Sam Harris and Islam: Harris's criticism of Islam is equated to a 'difference pathology' where he fails to recognize the deep sameness between his own rationalist fundamentalism and the religious dogmatism he opposes. Understanding Deeper Similarities: Leo encourages the recognition of deeper similarities between men and women and warns against ideologies that deepen insecurities and misunderstandings. Insular Lives Leading to Problems: Pointed out that many individuals struggle with women due to a lack of real-world social experience, having been raised in a virtual environment. Danger of Scapegoating: The culture of blaming external factors for personal issues, such as difficulties with women, is criticized for obstructing self-improvement. Deep Sameness and Lesser Jihad: Sam Harris is said to be engaging in the lesser jihad against Islam instead of seeking greater personal awakening, illustrating the failure to see deep sameness. Critiquing Popular Figures: Leo Gura addresses the temptation of gaining popularity by criticizing renowned figures across various domains. He expresses caution about becoming a critic as an identity and stresses using criticism to highlight the relevance of understanding sameness and difference. Richard Dawkins and Difference Pathology: Gura criticizes Richard Dawkins for his materialistic dogma and his strong opposition to creationists. He suggests that Dawkins' approach is similar to the dogmatism of the religions he disagrees with, exemplifying a 'difference pathology.' Ethnocentrism, Racism, and Difference Pathology: Leo discusses the resurgence of ethnocentrism and racism and how they result from a 'difference pathology.' He argues that such attitudes stem from an identity attachment rather than actual superiority backed by scientific evidence. Image 10 Blindness to Personal Evil: Gura points out that failure to see one’s own potential for evil stems from a 'difference pathology,' where individuals differentiate themselves from those they view as evil, leading to selfishness and perpetuation of that very evil. Three Powerful Questions for Deeper Understanding: Leo offers three questions to encourage nuanced thinking: How are two things the same? How are they different? And, how are they deeply the same? These are intended to go beyond the surface and reach the essence of a situation or concept. Homework on Sameness vs. Difference: Leo assigns viewers to contemplate the notion of sameness and difference independently of his or others' teachings, juxtaposing personal reflection with external information to avoid ideological traps and self-deceit. Mental Flexibility and Nuanced Thinking: In his conclusion, Gura emphasizes the importance of nuanced, grey-scale thinking, integration, distinction, and the avoidance of ideological traps for a profound understanding of reality. Interconnectedness of Existence and Reality's Structure: Leo summarizes by revealing that reality consists of both sameness and differences, which may be deeply interconnected in structure, thus underlining the complexity and depth of these concepts even in the construct of reality itself. Deep Truth for Reflection: Ending the lecture, Gura leaves his viewers with a profound statement to ponder, representing the complex interplay and essence of sameness and difference in reality. Image 11 Crucio

Understanding Recontextualization https://youtu.be/eR-1lvp82zY "Reason is limited in that it does not afford the capacity for the discernment of essence or the critical point of a complex issue, and generally disregards context." - David Hawkins "The real 'I' is context, not content." - David Hawkins Cupcake anecdote for Recontextualization: Leo shares a personal story from fourth grade about how his understanding of a situation changes drastically when provided with new context. He was initially upset when a classmate appeared to taunt him with one of his birthday cupcakes, only to learn later that the cupcake had fallen on the floor and was given away. Definition of Recontextualization: Leo defines recontextualization as the change in the context or framing that significantly alters the interpretation of facts without changing the facts themselves, which he deems critical for understanding shifts in perception. Importance of Context: The significance of context, according to Leo, lies in its ability to change our understanding of facts drastically. He underscores that deep truths often reside in context rather than content, challenging the materialist and rationalist perspectives that prioritize 'brute facts'. Recontextualization in Language: Leo presents linguistic examples to show how expanding the context of the simple phrase "a man is jumping" alters its meaning. Each new context, from jumping on a trampoline to jumping on a mother's corpse, provokes different images and emotions, demonstrating the power of context on perception. Effect of Expanded Context: Additional context can elicit powerful emotional responses and impact judgments, as illustrated by Leo with the scenarios of a man jumping and other recontextualized situations, such as a friend being coerced into sleeping with one's girlfriend. This process of constantly expanding contexts can complicate grasping reality. Variability of Meaning in Language: Leo illustrates the variability of meaning by giving examples of the phrase "a man is jumping," which changes dramatically when additional context is added. He shows that depending on context, the phrase can refer to entirely different scenarios, like a man jumping on a turtle as in a video game, or a man jumping into an empty pool—which can have life-or-death implications. Figurative vs. Literal Interpretation: Leo discusses how language can shift from literal to figurative meaning, as when saying someone "jumped ahead of the gun" refers to cheating in a race, not an actual jump, or saying someone is "jumping through hoops" means they are making an effort for a company or to navigate bureaucracy. Infinite Expansion of Contextual Meaning: He points out that the meaning of phrases like "a man is jumping" can expand almost infinitely, affecting our understanding of the situation. When first mentioned, we rarely consider the breadth of its possible meanings, and how they significantly change as context expands. Radical Recontextualization: Using more dramatic examples, Leo emphasizes how adding multiple layers of context—such as a man jumping out of an airplane with a defective parachute in a dream, in a movie—illustrates radical recontextualization, leading to questions about what counts as "real" and challenges to epistemology. Epistemological Challenges: By expanding the notion of context, he highlights an epistemological question: if context can be expanded indefinitely, how do we know when we have reached the ultimate understanding of reality, and can we ever be certain of anything? Big Picture Thinking: Leo emphasizes the importance of big picture thinking, explaining that focusing on the small picture might make you miss the big picture, which could completely change your understanding of a situation, similar to winning a battle but losing the war. Personal Priority in Understanding Reality: He states that as a human being and part of reality, his primary concern is understanding what reality truly is. He believes that getting the big picture right is more important than any other detail and warns against the delusion that can arise from not doing so. Academic Focus and Limitations: Leo observes that intellectuals, including Nobel laureates, may focus on 'little picture' details without understanding the 'big picture,' leading to significant errors because they do not understand the larger context within which they are working. Importance of Selection and Framing of Facts: He criticizes the scientific community for focusing too much on finding facts without considering how those facts are selected and framed, suggesting that the omission of this consideration might cause misunderstandings of reality. The Problem of Metaphysical Context: Leo explains that metaphysical context—our backdrop of beliefs and concepts used to interpret reality—is usually implicit and never fully revealed to us, leading to misinterpretation of reality due to lack of awareness of this backdrop. Illustrating Metaphysical Context with the Sunset: Through the example of observing a sunset, he shows that despite knowing scientifically it's the Earth rotating, we perceive the Sun as moving, illustrating how deeply metaphysical context influences our perception of reality. Empirical Evidence vs. Conceptual Context: Leo Gura explains that regardless of whether one believes that the Sun moves around the Earth or that the Earth orbits the Sun, the empirical evidence appears the same. He cites Copernicus's recontextualization of the solar system as an example where the context provided by new conceptual frameworks radically changes the interpretation of facts without altering the facts themselves. Science and Conceptual Background Beliefs: Leo critiques science for being prone to misinterpretation because determining something about reality inherently involves a web of background beliefs. He cautions that while science can technically get the facts right, it can still fundamentally misconstrue reality due to the layered conceptual context it operates within. Stars as an Example of Conceptual Context: Using stars as an example, Leo points out that the common belief that stars are suns is based on concepts learned in elementary school rather than direct empirical verification. He challenges viewers to consider if they have personally verified such beliefs or if they rely on the conceptual teachings of others. Blind Faith in Science: Leo draws parallels between science and religion, noting that while science does possess a small percentage of empirical validation, a significant portion relies on conceptual understanding and blind faith, similar to religious beliefs. Historical Errors and Paradigm Shifts in Science: Leo discusses how scientific understanding can evolve and be recontextualized over time, as it was with the shift from Newtonian mechanics to Einstein's theory of relativity, and later quantum mechanics, challenging and reshaping our perception of reality. Ordinary vs. Radical Recontextualization: Leo distinguishes between ordinary recontextualization, which might change one's perspective without affecting physical reality, and radical recontextualization, which has a transformative effect on our understanding of physical reality. Impact of Radical Recontextualization: He emphasizes that radical recontextualization, such as discovering the Matrix's fictional reality, can lead to a fundamental shift in what one perceives as true, potentially altering our entire concept of existence. Radical Recontextualization Practices: Leo explains that practices such as psychedelics, yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry aim to recontextualize the present moment, altering one's perception of reality. The Present Moment as God: Leo presents a radical recontextualization where the mundane present experience is seen as an expression of God rather than ordinary life or a physical universe, challenging the commonly held context of human existence. Facets of Awakening: He describes awakening as multifaceted, with various types of radical recontextualizations, such as understanding perception as being, realizing one's identity as God, and seeing reality as a dream or hallucination. Recontextualization of Time and Existence: Leo talks about the recognition that past and future are concepts, and the only real experience is the eternal now, each moment existing eternally. Non-Existence as a Concept: He puts forward the radical idea that non-existence is merely a concept, and everything necessarily exists. Material Objects as Infinite: Leo suggests a shift where material objects, such as a pencil, are seen as infinite rather than finite, by removing metaphysical preconceptions. Recontextualization of Self-Identity: He proposes that individuals are not human beings within a reality, but concepts in themselves; the body is real, but the self as understood commonly is concept-based. Hypothetical Radical Recontextualizations: Leo uses hypothetical scenarios, like being part of an alien experiment or choosing one's birth, as examples of radical recontextualization that could change perceptions of life. Resistance and Appeal to Radical Recontextualization: Leo discusses how radical recontextualization is often resisted because it threatens and destabilizes the perceived sense of reality, which is why people cling to anchors for existential grounding. Fundamental Groundlessness of Reality: Leo argues for an openness to the idea that reality might be fundamentally groundless, and the possibility of revolutionary discoveries that could rewrite the foundations of knowledge such as mathematics. Failure of Imagination: Leo warns against equating personal lack of imagination with the impossibility of a phenomenon in the universe. He argues that the universe may have many undiscovered possibilities, cautioning us to remain humble and open to unforeseen realities. Serious Consideration of Radical Recontextualization: Leo urges viewers to take the idea of radical recontextualization seriously. He stresses that facts without proper context are essentially meaningless and that this is the flaw in modern science: accurate facts but a failure to comprehend reality due to the wrong context. Underestimation of Context in Science: Leo criticizes scientists and rationalists for underestimating the degree to which facts can be completely reversed with a change of context. Moreover, he stresses that while science excels at gathering content (data), it often misinterprets this content due to a lack of contextual understanding. Need for Combination of Academia and Mysticism: According to Leo, a blend of academic rigor and mystical insight is necessary for a comprehensive understanding of reality. Context and content are both important, but one does not automatically confer understanding of the other. Understanding Content vs. Context: Leo distinguishes between the context and content of enlightenment. He explains that enlightenment concerns itself with the context of the universal self, while recognizing that content, which is infinite, continually evolves and cannot be fully grasped. Science and the Infinite Reality: He contemplates the infinite nature of reality and suggests that since the content of reality is inexhaustible, science will always have more to learn. No matter how long science progresses, it will remain infinitely far from a complete understanding. Context-Sensitivity and Historical Misinterpretation: Leo encourages heightened sensitivity to context, particularly historical context. He criticizes presentist interpretations of historical figures like Buddha, Mohammed, and Thomas Jefferson, who should instead be understood within the context of their times. Adapting Teachings to Individual Context: Leo highlights the importance of context sensitivity in teaching, emphasizing that one size does not fit all. Gurus need to tailor their advice to fit an individual's personal circumstances and level of development. Academia's Narrow Focus: Leo critiques the narrow focus of academia, which prioritizes technicalities over the big picture, and is influenced by capitalist structures that further distract from the pursuit of deep truths about reality. Mission of Actualized.org: Finally, Leo asserts that Actualized.org aims to provide a big-picture understanding that transcends technical focus, hoping to guide viewers to a deeper comprehension of reality than what is conventionally presented in academia. Glisseo

Could be a angered and delusional response to Bibi saying he wants to control all the land from the river to the sea just two days ago which is also a angered and delusional response to October 7th. Nonetheless, both parties are not good for peacemaking. The reason for Hamas's popularity is probably because they represent a warrior class / mentality - not as pacifist or weak spined like the party in West Bank which hasn't done anything to stop settlement expansion. When people are in oppressive situations they revert to the warrior types to stop that oppression before they can think about who is more competent at running and building a state. If someones being attacked the natural reflex is to focus on defending the attack before they can think about even shaking the hands of the attacker. The first priority is protection from oppression, nation building comes secondary. Israel won't get rid of Hamas or anything that takes its place until it gets rid of the conditions that inevitably lead to Hamas. The presence of Hamas is like the presence of sunscreen in Israel - a response to harsh environmental conditions. Hamas isn't some external alien entity imposed on Palestinians but naturally emerges as a result of conditions imposed on them within their homeland. Just as blood surely rises from a wound, resistance - even violent resistance arises from oppression and occupation. That's why a lot of criticism is directed at Israel more so than Palestinians because the root is the one causing the wound. Another issue with suffering and trauma is the victim hood weaponisation of it leads to entitlement. The suffering in Gaza can cause Hamas or Palestinians in general to become more entitled to the point of not being wiling to concede in any negotiations - the same way historical Jewish suffering has also caused Israeli's to become entitled. Both feel wronged to the point of stale mate negotiations that go no where - but Israel projects its feeling of being wronged by others (Europeans) in Jewish history onto the Palestinians who never committed such wrongs.

Plenty of Frogfish here in the Philippines. Also around the place where I live they're a common sighting. For most scuba divers the hairy Frogfish is the one that is the highest on their list. They're wonderful creatures, the underwater world is truly the closest way to explore alien life forms.

Dosed 1 week apart. First trip I did at home, the next in a very beautiful desert. Tripping at home and just closing your eyes and not moving is great, but this is something you can do in a chair or hammock in the middle of the wilderness. A place like the suburbs is not optimal, but a quiet and beautiful place is ideal for tripping. Anyways, I had an ego death that happened after i thought i was actually dying. it lasted around an hour, classic awakening not too special. Lots of weird alien language and communication stuff. And glossolalia. In contrast, the trip a week ago, was all about my life, and didn't break through.

Self Deception - Part 2 - 60+ Self-Deception Mechanisms https://youtu.be/C9MS701rvoQ "Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself." - Ludwig Wittgenstein "Thought is always saying that thought didn't do it." - David Bohm Recap of Part One: Leo recaps the foundational concept discussed in part one, explaining that the mind is a self-deception engine that sustains the illusion of reality through a lack of self-awareness, focusing attention externally to avoid inner inquiry that could disrupt the dream-like state we experience as reality. Image 1 Complexity of Self-Deception Mechanisms: Leo acknowledges the complexity and nuances of self-deception mechanisms, indicating that they don't have a fixed hierarchy in terms of importance and can vary greatly among individuals based on a diversity of factors. Self-Deception in Belief Systems: The common self-deception of believing to have reality figured out limits personal growth and learning. Firm positions on any subject, whether religious or scientific, can predispose individuals to self-deception as they register beliefs as immutable facts. Reality as Objective: The belief in an objective reality with little recognition of the mind's interpretive role is a deception, allowing the mind to implant subjective beliefs as objective facts covertly. Underestimating Self-Deception: Leo mentions how one might trivialize self-deception as a minor or infrequent concern, predominantly affecting others, leading to its oversight in oneself. Metaphysics Ignorance: The fallacy that one can live free of metaphysics, especially prevalent among scientific communities, is a deception as it denies the impact of underlying metaphysical assumptions influencing thought processes. Conceptualization Mistake: Confusing concepts with the actual reality is a pervasive problem, and it includes mistaking scientific models and language for the truth of reality, rather than recognizing its representational role. Confusion Between Maps and Territories: Leo discusses the common misunderstanding among scientifically minded people who, despite acknowledging the difference between representations (maps) and reality (territory), fail to apply this understanding to their own beliefs. Scientists and academics may get so engrossed in their conceptual models that they forget the models are mere representations, not reality itself, increasing the likelihood of self-deception. Importance of Mindfulness for Scientists: For scientists, Leo emphasizes the necessity of daily meditation and mindfulness to prevent conflating concepts with direct sensory experience. Without mindfulness practice, individuals in scientific fields are at high risk of losing themselves in conceptualizations and models due to their disposition towards theoretical thinking. Deception through Language and Labeling: Leo notes that language and technical jargon in academia can deceive by creating complex networks of meanings in the mind. This leads to the illusion of understanding based on labels rather than actual knowledge, creating mental labyrinths that are difficult to escape. Belief vs. Direct Experience: Leo clarifies the widespread confusion between beliefs and direct experiences. He points out that most of what is learned in science is accepted as fact without personal verification, making science more belief-based than most are willing to acknowledge, much like religion. Judgment of Worldviews on Cohesion: Leo warns against the assumption that a cohesive worldview is inherently correct. He explains that many worldviews can appear internally consistent, but this does not guarantee their truth, leading to an arbitrary selection of beliefs based on personal preferences or upbringing. Unwillingness to Admit Ignorance: Addressing the discomfort with uncertainty, Leo explains how people tend to claim knowledge they don't possess rather than admitting ignorance. This unwillingness to say "I don't know" is a form of self-deception encouraged by a society that equates lack of knowledge with inadequacy. Childhood Imprinting and Indoctrination: Leo talks about the potency of childhood indoctrination in shaping a person's belief system. Children adopt beliefs from their environment, whether it's religion, metaphysics, or atheism, illustrating how societies use imprinting to mold future generations. Influence of Contrast on Perception: Human learning often relies on contrast, leading to skewed perceptions shaped by our immediate environment. For example, growing up without witnessing racism could make one believe it doesn't exist globally, while the opposite might be assumed if raised where racism is prevalent. Assumptions and Self-deception: A multitude of assumptions, explicit and implicit, shapes our understanding of reality. These can become deeply ingrained, preventing the conscious recognition of their influence, thereby creating self-deception. Notably, societal norms like the materialist paradigm and uncritical faith in the scientific method are prime examples. Fallacy of A Priori Truths: The belief in self-evident or a priori truths—that certain things are known innately or are obvious without empirical evidence—can be highly deceptive. Everything we know is learned through experience, and the label of self-evidence often discourages critical questioning. Emotions as Mechanisms of Self-deception: Emotions are powerful motivators that can manipulate behavior and distract from self-reflection. Especially challenging to master are fear, anger, and boredom, which can serve as barriers preventing us from confronting deeper truths. Reactions of the Ego to Self-Agenda Threats: The ego reacts defensively when our self-agenda is threatened. This can take the form of resistance to change, which can manifest as emotional biases that interfere with objective reasoning and lead to self-deception. Projections as a Form of Self-Deception: Projection occurs when individuals deny unwanted aspects of themselves and instead attribute them to others, which can result in demonization and an incorrect view of self and others. Distraction and Red Herrings: Leo Gura explains that distractions, like chasing red herrings, prevent individuals from confronting the truth and engaging in self-reflection. This is a powerful self-deception mechanism as it diverts attention from introspective work. Crusading as a Self-Deception Mechanism: Leo observes that individuals who crusade for causes (morality, religion, science, etc.) are often distracting themselves from self-reflection and inner work. Their outward defense of ideologies acts as a barrier to examining their own delusions. Addiction as a Form of Self-deception: Addiction is not just a distraction but also a means of self-deception. Leo differentiates between obvious addictions (like drugs) and subtle psychological addictions such as overthinking, daydreaming, and resenting, which are less noticeable but equally deceptive. Deceptive Nature of Pet Theories: Clinging to "pet theories" can be a significant form of self-deception as individuals may prefer the comfort of established beliefs over the discomfort of accepting new, conflicting evidence. This occurs across various domains, including science, religion, and politics, and is driven by preference over truth. Confirmation Bias and Narrative Construction: Leo points out that confirmation bias and the creation of narratives that fit preconceived assumptions is another mechanism of self-deception. This involves cherry-picking evidence that only confirms beliefs, ignoring disconfirming data. Underestimating the Power of Paradigms: People often don't realize how paradigms shape their thinking processes (paradigm blindness). This causes difficulty in recognizing when they’re trapped within a particular paradigm, leading to a skewed perception of reality. Taking Basic Concepts for Granted: There's a tendency to take basic components of reality (like life, matter, and time) for granted. This is deceptive as it allows the mind to harbor unchallenged assumptions that could be far from the actual nature of these elements. Question Begging: The self-deception of question begging involves answering a question by assuming its conclusion, leading to circular reasoning. Leo cites the example of questioning the reality of the brain as prone to this fallacy. Judgment, Criticism, and Name-Calling: Immediate judgment and criticism towards unfamiliar ideas can close one’s mind to exploration and acceptance of potentially valid perspectives, leading to a self-deceptive practice that prevents growth and understanding. New Age Bias: A form of self-deception that occurs when individuals are dismissive of concepts they deem "new age" or non-scientific. Leo notes that some of these ideas may contain truth, and rejecting them outright prevents personal advancement. Blaming, Scapegoating, and Demonizing: Leo discusses how blaming others and scapegoating are mechanisms of self-deception that avoid self-responsibility and prevent internal introspection. This includes playing the victim, where individuals deceive themselves with a narrative of personal misfortune that isn't necessarily true. Arguing and Debating as Distraction: Engaging in arguments and debates, rather than focusing on self-introspection, can serve as a form of self-deception that prevents individuals from addressing their own issues and growing personally. False Skepticism and Debunking: Some adopt the identity of skeptics or debunkers, critiquing concepts that are not conclusively proven while overlooking scrutiny of their own beliefs. Leo suggests this is another way to deceive oneself by focusing on external rather than internal beliefs. False Skepticism and Debunking: Leo critiques individuals who call themselves skeptics and make a practice of "debunking" various concepts such as chakras, vaccinations, or meditation. He argues that these skeptics pride themselves on defending truth while failing to introspect and debunk their own mind's constructs, maintaining self-deception. Human Species Bias in Science: He outlines a significant self-deception trap called human species bias, where human understanding and scientific concepts like mathematics and physics are mistakenly believed to be universal. Leo points out that our knowledge is contingent upon human neurochemistry, culture, and metaphysical assumptions, and is far from being universal or even globally consensual among humans. Alien Intelligence vs. Human Understanding: Leo speculates about how contact with alien intelligence might expose the relativity of human knowledge. He proposes that alien understanding of reality would likely reflect their unique biology, psychology, and culture, which might be drastically different from ours due to different physiological and cultural factors. Fallacy of World Peace through Human Enlightenment: Contrasting the idea of universal peace through human enlightenment, Leo argues that such a notion is flawed because it ignores the violence and destruction inherent in life that affect countless other species, not just humans. Dismissal of Philosophy as Impractical: Leo criticizes the tendency to dismiss philosophical discussions as irrelevant to daily life. By avoiding challenging existential issues, people deceive themselves into maintaining the status quo and prevent the shattering of their illusions. Cultural Preferences as a Result of Indoctrination: He describes cultural indoctrination as a mechanism of self-deception, with cultural preferences influencing our food, sexual attractions, entertainment tastes, and religious affiliations. This makes it difficult to accept ideas from other cultures or to recognize the arbitrariness of one's preferences. Necessity for a Part Three of the Lecture: Leo announces the need for a third part of the lecture due to the extensive nature of self-deception mechanisms. He emphasizes the ongoing effort to recognize and avoid these self-deceptive traps, likening it to navigating a minefield with precision and vigilance. Bombarda

Understanding Absolute Infinity - Part 1 https://youtu.be/tS3mMZblq0U "Infinity is where things happen that don't." - Anonymous schoolboy "How is it possible that the universe can be infinite? How is it possible that the universe can be finite?" - Giordano Bruno Understanding Absolute Infinity - A Multi-part Series: Leo Gura introduces the topic of understanding absolute infinity as a multi-part series exploring the logic, structure, and mechanics of infinity, with the emphasis that it is the deepest thing a human being can understand. Reframing Existence: Leo challenges the typical focus on the content within existence, such as molecules, atoms, and energy, and instead asks the fundamental question, "What is existence itself?" He claims this substance of existence is not any of the content we typically consider. Absolute Infinity as the Universal Answer: Leo posits that "absolute infinity" is the common solution to a myriad of deep questions, like "What is reality?" and "What is God?". However, he acknowledges that the significance of 'absolute infinity' as an answer may not be immediately apparent due to the complexity of the concept. Rejecting the Assumption of Unanswerability: He critiques the notion that questions about existence are inherently unanswerable, suggesting that assuming their unanswerability is in itself an arrogant position lacking genuine inquiry. Quote describing the nature of existence: "The universe is not bounded in any direction. If it were, it would necessarily have a limit somewhere. But clearly, a thing cannot have a limit unless there is something outside to limit it. In all dimensions alike, on this side or that, upward or downward through the universe, there is no end." - Lucretius 95BC-55BC Introducing the "Bootstrap" and "Self-Reflection" Problems: Leo delves into what he calls the bootstrap problem and self-reflection problem, which revolve around the idea of how reality or God could create itself from nothingness, noting this presents fundamental challenges. Synthesis across Disciplines for Understanding: He outlines that to solve these profound problems, a broad synthesis across multiple domains of knowledge is necessary, including limits, foundations, arbiters of truth, perspectives, dualities, contrasts, and power. Thought Experiment on Infinite Objects: Leo asks viewers to imagine an infinite object to illustrate the difficulty humans have in comprehending true infinity, as our tendency is to imagine finitude with one dimension extended infinitely. Expanding the Concept of Infinity: Leo elaborates on the infinite object thought experiment by expanding it to two dimensions—adding infinite color spectrum—and then to three dimensions, including infinite smells, challenging us to broaden our understanding of infinity beyond spatial dimensions. Visualization of Absolute Infinity: Leo introduces a thought experiment to visualize a sphere with infinite characteristics—not only infinite spatial dimensions, but also infinite smells, colors, and shapes, challenging the audience to imagine such an absolutely infinite object and equating it to imagining God, reality, or absolute infinity. Limits of Human Imagination: Leo points out the difficulty in picturing an infinite object, as our imagination, using mental images and concepts, inherently creates a finite representation. This illustrates the obstacle that human cognition faces in conceptualizing true infinity. Characteristics of the Infinite Object: Leo examines that any attempt to conceptualize the infinite object in terms of form, size, or emptiness falls short because infinity includes all opposites—every property and characteristic conceivable, transcending our physical and mental boundaries. Reality Defined by Limits and Physical Laws: Leo reflects on the nature of reality as defined by science through physical laws and limits, using the example of a soap bubble to demonstrate how objects are constrained to certain properties and behaviors due to external factors. Enigma of Reality's Limits: Highlighting the struggle to understand what limits reality itself, Leo challenges the notion that physical constants like the gravitational constant are the ultimate boundaries. He questions what enforces these constants or what lies beyond them, introducing the idea of infinite regress. Gravitational Constant and Existence: By questioning the nature of gravitational constants and their role in defining reality, Leo confronts the insufficiency of scientific explanations that fail to elucidate the fundamental essence of reality, comparing it to vague religious explanations. Possibility of Infinite Regress as a Feature of Reality: Leo Gura proposes the idea that infinite regress might not be an error but an inherent feature of existence, suggesting reality may not have an ultimate limit and prompting open-minded consideration of this unconventional concept. Standards, Foundations, and Grounding in Assessing Reality: Leo delves into the philosophical problem of finding a standard or foundation for understanding reality, pointing out the circular nature of using parts of reality to define or measure the whole. Grounding's Infinite Regress and Ultimate Foundation: Discussing grounding, Leo illustrates the challenge of identifying a base for existence, with each layer of foundation potentially leading to an infinite regress, leaving us with no ultimate foundation for reality. Standards as Part of Reality: Through the example of a yardstick meant to measure reality, Leo highlights the paradox of attempting to use subsets of reality as standards to measure or understand the complete universe, as it fails to provide an external point of reference. Infinite Realities as Infinite Dolls: Leo suggests that if we consider reality as an infinite series of nested dolls, expanding infinitely in all directions, the substance of everything would have to be nothing, quite literally. Whose Perspectives Define Reality: Leo acknowledges the limited and varied perspectives of all "whos," from humans to animals, emphasizing that our understanding of the world is restricted to these individual viewpoints. The Problem of Arbitrating Reality: He poses a deep epistemic question about whose perspective should be deemed as the objective standard for reality, highlighting the circularity of claiming one's own view as correct. The Limitation of Averaging Perspectives: Leo criticizes the idea that a consensus of human perspectives, possibly assisted by technology and the internet, could be considered as "God's perspective" or the ultimate reality. God's Perspective as Unattainable: He underscores the vast distance between human understanding and God's perspective, which would include not just all human views, but every perspective in the universe, including that of inanimate objects and potential alien life. Relativity of Time: Reflecting on Einstein's theory of general relativity, Leo opens the conception that reality, including time, may be absolutely relative and constituted solely of different personal perspectives. Creation of Reality through Perspectives: He proposes that reality is formed by creating more perspectives; without them, reality may not exist, or could be considered absolutely relative. The Importance of Dualities and Contrasts: Leo emphasizes that our knowledge and experiences require dualities and contrasts, such as up versus down or existence versus non-existence, to differentiate objects and concepts. Subjectivity of Distinctions: He points out that distinctions are relative and subject to variation across individuals and cultures, questioning the objectivity of the boundaries we create in understanding the world. Relativity and Formless Perspective: Leo challenges the audience to imagine a perspective with zero contrast, leading to the conclusion that without the distinctions provided by contrasts, perspective itself cannot exist. Relativity of Distinctions and Contrasts: Leo reflects on the idea that contrasts and distinctions within our experience are not absolute but relative. He ponders the nature of arbitration between different distinctions, as people can draw contrasting lines in varied ways, underlining the problem with identifying one perspective as right. Unity of Opposites: He points out the interconnectedness within our experience, where dualities such as black and white, up and down, are perceived to be separate but in truth are unified. Using a coin's head and tails as an analogy, he illustrates that opposites actually join and are inseparable, indicating a fundamental truth about unity in reality. Subjective Nature of Boundaries: Leo challenges the objectivity of boundaries, suggesting that boundaries like "Leo" or objects such as chairs and tables are not intrinsic but are created and imposed by humans. This assertion raises questions about what constitutes legitimate boundaries and the substance of those distinctions. Significance of Boundaries Is Subjective: He discusses that the significance we assign to boundaries is selective and subjective, influenced by personal values and needs, leading to the ignorance of countless other boundaries that don't pertain directly to us or that science has not yet defined. God's Perspective on Distinctions: Leo speculates about the nature of distinctions from the perspective of God, pondering whether God makes any distinctions, all distinctions, or selectively chooses distinctions. He suggests that reality could be a collection of distinctions, further bringing into question the true substance of a contrast or boundary. Existence and Non-existence as a Distinction: Leo Gura challenges the presumption that existence and non-existence are significantly different, positing that this distinction may be heavily influenced by personal biases, particularly the human inclination to favor existence due to the fear of non-existence. Science and Objectivity of Boundaries: He criticizes the scientific assumption that boundaries are objective, emphasizing that relationships and interconnections defined by science are aspects scientists themselves have found significant, yet are inherently relative. Relationships and Hierarchies in Reality: Leo delves into the intricate web of infinite relationships that exist within reality, dismissing the conventional importance assigned to certain relationships over others. He asserts that all objects are infinitely interconnected, and what relationships we deem important are dictated by our own subjective biases. Questioning Fundamental Relationships: He questions the notion that certain relationships, like gravity, are more foundational than others, acknowledging this perception could be influenced by human bias, especially since hierarchies might not exist in the conventional sense, given the interconnected web of reality. Creation of Hierarchy and Categories: Leo Gura discusses how humans create hierarchies and categories, using the animal kingdom as an example. He points out that such classifications may stem from a bias in our scientific approach, which tends to be reductionist by breaking down complex systems into simpler elements. Interconnection of Reality: Leo elaborates on the holistic view of reality, emphasizing that everything is interconnected. He discusses the concept of determinism, suggesting that if everything is codependent, then understanding one part could theoretically reveal the whole system. Flipping the Idea of Hierarchies: Leo challenges the traditional notion of hierarchies, proposing that what we consider fundamental or arbitrary, like a kangaroo, is interconnected with all of existence. He suggests that from a certain perspective, you could reverse-engineer the universe from a single part, thus questioning reductionism. God's Perspective on Importance: Gura ponders whether from God's perspective, hierarchies exist at all, hypothesizing that everything may be equally important in reality. This contrasts with human tendency to prioritize based on survival needs and personal biases, which he suggests may not reflect the true nature of reality from a holistic view. Form and Formlessness: Leo elucidates that all known objects have form, but introduces the concept of 'formless', which is synonymous with being infinite and indistinct. He distinguishes between the formed (finite and distinct) and the formless (infinite potential and indistinct), relating it back to the idea of the infinite object. Impossibility, Power, and Weirdness: Leo examines our traditional views on possibility, noting that while finite objects have limits, reality as a whole might not. He challenges the assumption that reality should adhere to human-conceived limitations, such as the conservation of energy, and encourages us to consider the 'weirdness' of reality as a relative concept, shaped by culture and personal experience. Relativism in Reality: Finally, Gura advocates for a form of "metaphysical relativism", arguing that the very structure of reality is relative. He states that reality is an infinite regress of interconnections without limits, and from an ultimate perspective, such as God's, there is no ground or foundational element. Every perspective is just one of countless relative viewpoints within the totality of existence. Cemetery of Asymmetries and Infinite Possibilities: Leo refers to reality as a "cemetery of all possible asymmetries," suggesting it is a collection of all that can potentially occur. He invites the audience to envision existence as infinitely expanding, where every part plays a role in the greater whole. Infinite Sandbox Analogy: Leo Gura uses an analogy of an infinite block of sand to illustrate the concept of absolute infinity. Within this endless sand block, every possible form already exists in potential, suggesting that the physical act of carving (like a sand sculpture) is not necessary to confirm its reality. Statue of David in Every Grain: He elaborates that, metaphorically, every possible sculpture, including the Statue of David, is already present in the infinite sand, emphasizing that from a divine perspective, the actualized and the potential are undifferentiated. Infinite Sand Particle Concept: Pushing the analogy further, Gura asks the audience to imagine each grain of sand as an infinite object, formless and indescribable, containing every conceivable thing. This "infinite sand" serves as a metaphor for the full breadth of reality, which is not limited to actualized forms. Absolute Infinity as Totality: Leo argues that absolute infinity includes everything imaginable, transcending traditional dichotomies, such as existence and non-existence, and embodying all contradictions and possibilities. Zip File Analogy for Infinity: Gura introduces another analogy, describing reality as an infinite zip file. This file contains everything possible, with its existence being both zipped and unzipped simultaneously. The file's location defies physical space, as space itself is within it, representing an infinite collection of potentialities. Experience of Infinity in the Present: Leo prompts the audience to observe their surroundings, asserting that what they see is the manifestation of the abstract concept of infinity—finite contrasts that are also infinite. Infinite Potential Manifested in Reality: Leo describes the universe and everything within it as the manifestation of infinite potential, likening reality to a nuclear explosion where everything happens simultaneously, and yet, paradoxically, it also never occurs. Existence Coexisting with Non-existence: He ponders the coexistence of existence and non-existence, where every possibility, including non-existence, is an aspect of absolute infinity. The inability to discern between the two highlights the limitations of human understanding of reality. Reality's Paradoxical Nature: Gura reflects on the paradoxical nature of reality where all opposites, like existence and nothingness or form and formlessness, are unified; reality, he suggests, is a "precipitate" of the infinite potential of absolute infinity. Nature of Existence: Leo Gura theorizes that what we consider existence might actually be non-existence, challenging our fundamental comprehension of being. He suggests that existence and non-existence may be superimposed upon each other because they have nowhere else to be in a singular, unified reality. Reality as a Groundless Singularity: He describes reality as a "groundless infinite singularity," emphasizing that it is not a physical system but a series of contrasts consisting of nothing. This perspective presents reality not as a place with distinct mechanisms but as a holistic hallucination or hologram without physical substance. Limits of Science and Mechanisms of Reality: Gura critiques the scientific method for only exploring content within reality without grasping its substance. He argues that science's infinite regress of finding mechanisms to explain reality is futile because the substance of reality is an irreducibly mystical 'mechanical miss,' both existing and non-existing simultaneously. Emotional Impact of Understanding Reality: He expresses that the true understanding of reality is not merely intellectual but profoundly emotional, an insight so vast and profound that it surpasses thought and sparks a deep, transformative experience. Reality Beyond Conceptualization: Leo emphasizes the limitations of intellect in comprehending reality, stating that a conceptual understanding falls short of the actual experience of being infinite. He insinuates that truly grasping infinity would be like becoming God and perceiving from an absolute, non-perspective perspective. Paradoxical Nature of Reality: He affirms that reality's essence must be paradoxical, joining the dichotomies of existence and non-existence together, which is unsettling for the rational mind that relies on clear distinctions. Scientific, Philosophical, and Religious Limitations: Gura recognizes the shortcomings of collective human endeavors like science, philosophy, and religion in capturing the essence of absolute infinity. Personal experience is paramount for understanding this concept. Importance of Direct Experience: He stresses the necessity of individual direct experience to truly comprehend and live the experience of infinity, transcending words, and reaching the ultimate truth of reality. Continued Exploration and Direct Experience: Leo encourages the audience to revisit his arguments, not to seek intellectual satisfaction, but to find a personal path to direct experience of the absolute infinity he describes, positioning it as the pinnacle of human experience. 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In Leo's Alien-Consciousness eyes, the former is the human [bullshitter] being honest while the latter he'll always call out for it's human bullshit and not being the Absolute Love he thinks everyone should strive for, whatever that means.

@Leo Gura Not sure maybe the thing that watches your body get resuscitated from a distance while you’re in a medical room with 5 doctors trying to save your life. Or maybe the thing that travels into an energy votex and manifests into an alien. As described by Bashar.

Found an alien

Is that what Leo means with his alien consciousness?

No, not the omnipresent non-dual one. The question makes no sense in that context. You might be able to make contact with some alien overlord running the simulation though, which gets close to the relative materialistic idea of God I guess.

Dropping The Roles You Play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLIwNF_JTJg Concept of Roles: Leo likens 'roles' to elaborate costumes that individuals put on throughout various stages of life, thereby mistaking these artificial personas for their genuine selves. These roles range from social stereotypes to career-based identities, influencing behavior and self-perception. Goth Kid Analogy: Leo uses the metaphor of goth kids in high school to illustrate how contrived and artificial roles can be. He describes it as apes donning circus costumes, absurdly believing they are something they’re not—which mirrors how people adhere to roles. Alien Perspective Exercise: To help viewers gain insight into their own roles, Leo suggests imagining an alien observing one’s life from afar, identifying the role being played, emphasizing its often-silly nature, and questioning how seriously individuals take them. List of Common Roles: Providing an extensive, brainstormed list of roles ranging from the perfectionist, rebel, alpha male, and victim to the intellectual and patriot, Leo invites viewers to recognize roles they might be playing, asking for self-reflection and acknowledgment of personal contrivances. Role Imposition Timeline: Leo urges viewers to reflect on their lives before adopting these roles and to consider when and how they began embodying them. He encourages connecting with earlier life memories, a period before roles influenced self-identity, to better understand the shift. Worksheet for Role Analysis: Leo announces a worksheet available on his website designed to guide individuals through introspection and journaling, aiming to bring clarity and insight into the roles they’ve adopted and their authentic selves without such external impositions. Authenticity vs. Adopted Roles: The key theme Leo underscores is the idea of shedding inauthentic layers and returning to a state of genuineness. He provides an anchor point for those with positive childhoods and acknowledges the challenges faced by those with traumatic childhoods in identifying their authentic selves. Recognition and Dropping of Roles: Leo explains that recognizing the role's artificiality is the first step in dropping it. As the silliness becomes clear, like an ape absurdly dressed in a tuxedo, the desire and ability to shed the role naturally follow. Theorizing vs. Embodiment: Leo stresses the importance of not only understanding theoretical concepts but also embodying and practicing them. He warns that overindulgence in theory without action leads to a miserable state and urges viewers to lay a practical foundation for future advanced learnings. Philosophy of Action: To those philosophically inclined, Leo imparts that embracing the theory requires the application of it into real-world actions. He equates the building of knowledge to constructing a pyramid, where a strong foundation of practice enables the understanding of more advanced and nuanced theories. Protego

@Davino Since you've asked how I've been doing, I must say: Nice synchronicity! I had a major 300ug LSD trip today. It's so much... I started where the last trip left off, disorientated and overwhelmed, but this time I regained self-awareness after just minutes and was already letting go and learning. I learned to regulate my mood and hormones through periodically drinking what I like to call "one calibrated thermostatic unit of perfectly vibrating water at peak efficiency" (a glass of tap water). I went to the supermarket, which felt very dangerous due to the disconnect between senses and reality. I was hearing and seeing things offset in time lagging. As I crossed the street and started to jog, fear kicked in as I was getting further away, I had to accept that fear and continuously reinvent my sense making and identity as I was running, I had far lesser access to grounding myself, I had to create a geo-centric perspective to navigate around. At the same time, I felt the air inside me as me, so I was continuously dying in each breath. When I finally arrived, I was getting highly distracted by the smells and sounds and looks and when I saw the sweets section, I thought of it like what if I turned on all the receptors that these would usually target without having to even eat any of it. But I was getting lost and needed out before I lost the unified sense of self that I was barely scrambling by. I ended up buying mushrooms, though they really look life mutilated corpses really, it fascinated me how these living organisms are dissected inside a plastic wrapper. What you normally just see as cut up regular champignons etc. I later explored the whole micro and macrocosm of life and how I'm made of every lifeform inside my gut and also energetically regulating the structure that encompasses it. By eating fresh food, I make its microorganisms part of my being. I want to cultivate that. On the way back, I discovered an amazingly fantastic meadow at full sunlight, I learned how to "Ouhhmmmmm" and tune into different frequencies with my voice vibrations and for short times while in peak sound resonance, all the branches aligned into weird 4D like building blocks that were somewhat molecule shaped, or at least how I remember that from chemistry. And at particularly focused moments I could not only turn the branches into a fractal background but see something similar to an entity in the foreground. But I could only see that sort of geometric arch like creature for a short time because I'd have to redo all the voice work when I ran out of breath. On the way back through the forest, I resonated my voice into different frequencies and when staring without averting my gaze, I saw huge structures that were mushroom shaped across the horizon skyline, like alien cities but it took immense focus and disappeared as soon as I wanted to look at it directly, it was only ever peripheral. As I got back, I started drinking more water and drawing on my ipad and I have never drawn like this before. I am letting go more while keeping the essence. There is a structure that doesn't change but I need to change my senses to see it. I'm doing my best, I went through a billion other lessons on the way, watched some of Leo's videos with far greater insight to what he was pointing at, some alchemy and more seth material and now I'm about to sleep.

Alien Consciousness V2 - interview with a real alien from inside Area 51.

I wish there was more alien energy in this forum