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@ Mod - sry , probably need to move me to Self-Help Books ? Wrote this like a year ago, never published before, any feedback? Brutal honesty, treat it like a punching bag for all I care. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTwwR32ME/CX5DXOB_3v34785XmuOG-g/edit?utm_content=DAGTwwR32ME&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton START This book is your guide to integrating all aspects of your being. Through practical tools, prompts, and frameworks, you'll create a transformation deeply connected to the universe. Designed for those who question the familiar, seek meaning, and align inner growth with the collective evolution. Transformation requires participation—only by using the system will its true impact be revealed. To get the most out of this book, think of it as an ongoing conversation with yourself. Engage with the content. Each chapter is a building block, providing the structure and tools to help you lay a strong foundation and construct a more aligned and fulfilled version of your life. Transformation is not a one-size-fits-all journey. The true essence of this book lies not in adhering rigidly to these practices, but in embracing the key understandings that underlie them. Trust yourself, adapt as needed, and allow the key understandings to guide your actions. This is where true transformation unfolds. Recognizing the Personal Challenges “Awareness is the first step toward change.” Symptoms Affecting You: Feeling Disconnected or Isolated "It's possible to be surrounded and still feel isolated.” When was the last time you felt truly connected with someone? What was different about that interaction compared to most others? How often do you feel lonely even when surrounded by people? What do you think contributes to that feeling? Lack of Deep Relationships Despite being constantly "connected," you might feel alone. "Authentic connections nourish the soul." How do you usually make decisions when faced with many options? What emotions arise during this process? What information do you consume daily, and how does it impact your mental clarity or emotional state? Superficial Interactions Conversations often feel shallow; you crave deeper connections. Overwhelmed by Choices and Information "Sometimes less is more when it comes to choices." What aspects of your life currently feel meaningful? How could you enhance those areas? When did you last question your beliefs or direction? What new insights did this questioning bring? Decision Paralysis Too many options lead to stress and indecision. "Not all information leads to wisdom." Information Overload Constant news leaves you feeling drained and confused. Struggling with Purpose and Meaning "A ship without a compass drifts aimlessly." Lack of Direction You're unsure about your goals or what truly matters to you. "In questioning, we begin the journey to understanding." Questioning Beliefs Doubting old beliefs without finding new ones. Excessive Skepticism or Cynicism "Trust is fragile but essential." Distrust in Institutions Hard to trust authorities or experts. "What we focus on expands in our minds." Negative Outlook Focusing on what's wrong rather than what's right. Avoidance of Authentic Expression "True strength lies in vulnerability." Hiding Behind Irony or Sarcasm Using humor to deflect serious conversations. "Being yourself is the bravest thing you can do." Fear of Judgment Worrying about what others think prevents authentic expression. Fragmented Identity "Wholeness comes when we embrace all parts of ourselves." Wearing 'Masks' Presenting different versions of yourself in various situations. "Self-awareness is the key to personal growth." Lack of Self-Understanding Difficulty in knowing your own feelings and desires. "Small steps can lead to significant changes." Self Awareness: The Foundation to Everything "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." “Understanding yourself is the foundation for meaningful change for in the mirror of self-awareness lies the key to unlocking growth and transformation.” Without self-awareness, it’s difficult to understand what aspects of your life need change, where your behaviors stem from, or how to align your actions with your values Essentially, self-awareness acts as the root that nourishes the growth of all other changes. Insight Self-awareness is crucial as it forms the foundation of understanding oneself deeply, which is necessary for meaningful change. Realization: Understanding your own emotions, thoughts, and reactions helps identify what needs to change and how to align your actions with your values. Adapting the Practice: If a practice like journaling feels overwhelming, consider using voice notes or reflective drawing. The goal is to engage with the process in a way that feels natural. Mindfulness Practice: Spend several minutes each day in quiet reflection or meditation. What thoughts or sensations arise during your practice? Can you simply observe them without judgment? Journaling: Write down your thoughts and feelings to uncover patterns. What emotions or recurring thoughts can you identify from your recent experiences? Emotional Check-Ins: Regularly ask yourself how you're feeling throughout the day to better understand emotional triggers. What emotions are you experiencing right now? What might have triggered them? Body Scan: Take a moment to scan your body and notice any areas of tension. Where do you feel tension in your body? How can you release it? Identify Patterns: Reflect on your daily routines to identify habits that no longer serve you. What habits or routines feel unhelpful or draining? How might you replace them with healthier choices? Remember, the journey to transformation is unique to you. Feel free to adapt the practices in this chapter to suit your personal needs and preferences. Simplifying Life: Cutting Through the Noise "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Simplifying your life is like pruning a tree. By cutting away unnecessary branches, you allow the tree to grow stronger and healthier, focusing its energy on what truly matters Insight Reducing complexity in your life helps focus on what truly matters, enhancing growth and well-being. Realization: Pruning unnecessary aspects of life allows for a clearer focus on important goals and relationships. Adapting the Practice: If decluttering the whole space is daunting, start with a small area like a drawer or workspace, and gradually move outward over time. Limit Choices: Set boundaries on the number of options you consider. What decision are you facing? Can you narrow your options to just the essentials?” Declutter Your Space: Organize your environment to promote calmness. What in your space feels unnecessary? How would organizing or removing it make you feel? Digital Detox: Schedule regular breaks from screens and social media. How long have you been on screens today? How does a break affect your mood? Mind Dump: Each day, write out whatever is on your mind. What’s cluttering your mind right now? Write it all down. How do you feel afterward? Physical Movement: Engage in short physical activities, such as stretching, walking, or yoga to refresh yourself How does your body feel? What small movement can release tension or boost energy? Mindfulness Moments: Incorporate brief moments of mindfulness throughout your day What are you noticing right now? Can you observe without reacting or judging? Remember, the journey to transformation is unique to you. Feel free to adapt the practices in this chapter to suit your personal needs and preferences. Defining Core Values and Purpose (Anchoring Your Direction): "Find your why, and your how becomes clearer." Knowing your values and purpose creates direction and motivation, guiding you in decision-making and focusing your energy. Insight Clear values and a defined purpose guide life decisions and give a sense of direction. Realization: Understanding what truly matters to you can direct your daily actions and long-term goals. Identify Core Values: Choose values that resonate deeply with you. Purpose Reflection: List 3 things you did last week that made you feel good. What values or purpose were you living out? Purpose in a Sentence: Write down your life purpose in one simple sentence. Read it out loud every morning. Purposeful Goal: Set one small goal that reflects your life’s purpose, like reading 5 pages of a book that aligns with your values. Values Morning Routine: Add one small thing to your morning routine that reflects your values (e.g., stretch if health is a value). Quick Values Audit: Pick one part of your life (like work or family). Write down if your values are showing up in that area, and if not, one way to fix it. Remember, the journey to transformation is unique to you. Feel free to adapt the practices in this chapter to suit your personal needs and preferences. Building Authentic Connections "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Genuine relationships enhance happiness and fulfillment. Insight Deep, genuine relationships are essential for personal fulfillment and happiness. Realization: Engaging openly and vulnerably with others leads to more meaningful and supportive relationships. Active Listening: Practice fully focusing on the person speaking without planning your response. Nod and provide clarification to show you understand their points. Vulnerability Practice: Share something personal about yourself that you typically keep private. This could be a fear, a dream, or an opinion. Express Appreciation: Regularly express gratitude or appreciation for others, focusing on specific actions or qualities you value in them. Conflict Resolution: When disagreements occur, focus on understanding the other person's perspective and finding a solution together, rather than winning the argument. Acknowledgment of Efforts: Recognize and acknowledge the efforts others make, whether small or significant, and let them know their actions are noticed and appreciated. Open-ended Questions: Ask questions that require more than a yes/no answer to encourage deeper conversation. For example, "What was the highlight of your day?" Remember, the journey to transformation is unique to you. Feel free to adapt the practices in this chapter to suit your personal needs and preferences. Personalizing Your Path: The Art of Adaptive Transformation Deeper Understanding This chapter is for readers who prefer an in-depth exploration of adaptation Identify Core Motivations In the process of learning and growth, your 'why' matters more than the specific steps. According to logotherapy, a strong ‘why’ enables you to navigate any ‘how.’ As you move through this system, take the time to explore your deeper motivations. Why are you seeking transformation? This foundational understanding will guide your adaptations. Practical Step: Write down your core motivation and revisit it regularly to ensure that your adaptations align with your ultimate goal. "You can change your self as easily as you change the channel on a TV" Understand Your Learning Style People learn in different ways, and knowing your learning style can significantly enhance how you engage with the practices in this book. The four learning quadrants (Why, What, How, What if) can help identify your strengths: Why learners need an emotional reason for change. What learners focus on theory and knowledge. How learners need hands-on experience. What if learners are experimental. Practical Step: Identify your primary learning style and adapt the practices to match. If you’re a 'Why learner,' connect each practice to your emotional goals. If you’re a 'How learner,' focus on the actionable steps rather than the theoretical. Strategic Simplification The principle of simplification tells us that fewer choices and reduced complexity often lead to greater focus and success. Don’t overburden yourself by trying to tackle every exercise at once. Simplify the process by choosing a few key practices to focus on at a time. Practical Step: Select 2-3 core practices for the week, and limit your focus to mastering these before expanding to more. Too much too soon can dilute your efforts. Mindful Flexibility Flexibility is crucial to transformation. Mindful adaptation means staying aware of when practices no longer serve you. As the saying goes, “What got you here won’t get you there.” You will need to periodically update and modify your routines to reflect your growth. Practical Step: Schedule a quarterly review of your transformation journey. What practices feel outdated? What new insights have emerged? Evolve your system to stay aligned with your current goals and growth trajectory. The Role of Ritual in Adaptation Ritualizing certain practices can help anchor your transformation, but it’s also important to know when to evolve rituals. According to habit formation principles, the most effective rituals are those that can evolve without breaking. Practical Step: Start with one daily ritual and allow it to evolve over time. For example, a five-minute mindfulness practice can eventually grow into a longer routine, or be replaced with something that resonates more deeply as your awareness grows. Iterate and Improve The process of transformation is iterative. In problem-solving cycles, solutions evolve through feedback and adaptation. Don’t aim for perfection; aim for progress by continuously improving how you apply the system’s practices. Practical Step: Set small, achievable goals for each week. After completing a goal, ask, “What did I learn from this, and how can I improve?” Make iterative improvements rather than massive overhauls. "You create your own model of reality, or you create your own reality-tunnel." Evolution of Self-Concept Lastly, it’s important to keep evolving your self-concept. Identity upgrade is a concept where personal transformation sticks only when you see yourself as the kind of person who embodies these new habits and mindsets. Adapt the system so it helps you strengthen this upgraded version of yourself. Practical Step: Regularly affirm your new identity. As you adapt practices, do so in ways that reinforce how you see yourself transforming into this new person. Embrace Positivity and Gratitude "Gratitude turns what we have into enough." Shifting focus to the positive improves your overall outlook on life. Insight Focusing on positive aspects and being grateful enhances overall well-being and life satisfaction. Realization: Gratitude shifts perspective from what is lacking to what is abundantly present, fostering a positive mindset. Adapting the Practice: If daily writing feels too rigid, practice spontaneous gratitude throughout the day by mentally acknowledging things you appreciate. Gratitude Journal: Write down three things you're grateful for each day. Positive Affirmations: Repeat three affirmations that reflect your goals daily. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and appreciate small achievements each day. Gratitude Sharing: Share something you're grateful for with someone weekly. Mindful Gratitude Walk: Take a walk and mentally list things you appreciate. Gratitude Ritual: Set aside weekly time for a reflection on gratitude. Remember, the journey to transformation is unique to you. Feel free to adapt the practices in this chapter to suit your personal needs and preferences. Practice Critical Thinking Balanced with Openness "Be open-minded, but not so open that your brains fall out." Healthy skepticism prevents gullibility but shouldn't lead to cynicism. Insight Healthy skepticism combined with openness to new ideas fosters balanced thinking and decision-making. Realization: Being discerning yet open helps navigate complex information without becoming cynical or close-minded. Evaluate Sources: Always check the credibility of information before accepting it. Pros and Cons: Make a list of pros and cons before making decisions. Stay Open-Minded: Read or watch something from an opposing viewpoint. Engage in Discussions: Respectfully discuss a topic, focusing on listening fully. Ask 'Why?': Question assumptions by asking "Why do I believe this?" Fact-Check Daily: Verify at least one piece of information each day. Remember, the journey to transformation is unique to you. Feel free to adapt the practices in this chapter to suit your personal needs and preferences. Integrating Different Aspects of Yourself into Wholeness "Be whole, not perfect." Embracing all parts of yourself leads to a sense of wholeness. Insight Wholeness is achieved by accepting and integrating all parts of oneself. Realization: Understanding and embracing the complexity of your identity leads to personal integrity and authenticity.. Adapting the Practice: If self-reflection feels too abstract, start by focusing on one part of your life (e.g., work identity) and gradually expand to other areas. Self-Reflection Journal: Reflect on moments when you felt authentic or not. Weekly Identity Check-In: Review how consistently you showed up across different roles. Seek Feedback: Ask someone for honest feedback about how you present yourself. Personal Alignment: Set an intention each morning for how you want to show up. Visualize Wholeness: Visualize all aspects of yourself working together in harmony. Practice Authenticity: Show up more honestly in one challenging situation or relationship. Remember, the journey to transformation is unique to you. Feel free to adapt the practices in this chapter to suit your personal needs and preferences. Practical Exercises and Templates "Action is the bridge between intention and reality." Exercise 1: Values Clarification "Your values are your guiding stars." Instructions: List Values: Write down values that are important to you (e.g., honesty, compassion). Prioritize: Highlight the top 5 that resonate most. Reflect: For each, write why it's significant to you. Exercise 2: The 5 Whys for Purpose "Dig deeper to uncover your true motivations." Instructions: State a Goal: Write down something you want to achieve. Ask "Why?" Five Times: For each answer, ask "Why?" again to explore further. Discover Purpose: Use your final answer to understand your core motivation. Exercise 3: Authentic Communication Practice "Honest dialogue fosters genuine relationships." Instructions: Choose a Trusted Person: Someone you feel comfortable with. Share Openly: Discuss something meaningful. Listen Actively: Allow them to share without interrupting. Reflect: Afterward, note how being open affected you. Daily Reflection Journal Prompts: Gratitude: "Today, I felt grateful for..." Write down three things you're thankful for. They can be big or small, from people to simple pleasures like a cup of tea. Challenge: "A challenge I faced was... Describe a difficult moment or obstacle and how you felt about it. Response: "I responded by..." Reflect on how you handled the challenge. Did you react in alignment with your values? Could you have handled it differently? Tomorrow's Intentions: "Tomorrow, I aim to..." Set an intention for the next day. Focus on how you want to show up or what you want to achieve. Positive Moments: "The best part of my day was..." Reflect on a moment that brought you joy, peace, or satisfaction. This helps build positive reinforcement. Learning & Growth: "Today, I learned..." Write about something new you discovered or a lesson learned. It can be a skill, personal insight, or perspective shift. Emotions Check-In: "Today, I felt..." Record how you felt throughout the day. This helps track emotional patterns and develop emotional intelligence. Aligning with Values: "Today, I lived by my value of..." Choose one core value and reflect on how you embodied it during the day. Unexpected Joy: "Something unexpected that made me smile was..." Reflecting on small surprises can increase mindfulness and appreciation. Connection: "Today, I connected with..." Focus on a meaningful interaction you had with someone else, noting how it affected you and them. New Templates & Exercises to Add to the Journal: 1. Daily Success Tracker: Write down one small success or accomplishment for the day, no matter how minor. This builds confidence and momentum. 2. Values Alignment Check: At the end of each day, ask: "Did my actions reflect my core values today? How?" Write down one example of alignment and one area for improvement. 3. Visualization Practice: Before bed, write down a short paragraph visualizing how you want tomorrow to unfold. Focus on positive actions, values, and outcomes. 4. One Word Summary: Pick one word that summarizes the day. This helps condense the day’s experience into a single takeaway or theme. 5. Self-Compassion Check-In: Reflect on how you treated yourself today. "Did I speak kindly to myself? How can I offer more compassion to myself tomorrow?" 6. Energy Reflection: Ask yourself: "How did my energy levels fluctuate today?" Write down what activities or interactions energized or drained you. 7. Strengths & Weaknesses: Reflect on a strength you used during the day and a weakness you noticed. This fosters self-awareness for personal growth. 8. Habit Review: List any habits you’re trying to build. Write down if you practiced them today, and reflect on how you can strengthen or adjust them tomorrow. 9. Joyful Activity Tracker: Write about one activity that brought you joy today. Plan a joyful activity for tomorrow. 10. Acts of Kindness: Record one kind thing you did for someone else today. Reflect on how it made you feel and how it impacted the other person. Suggested Weekly or Monthly Reflection: End-of-Week Summary: Summarize how the week went, highlighting any significant challenges, accomplishments, and areas for improvement. Ask: “What did I learn this week, and how can I apply it moving forward?” Core Value Review: At the end of each week, review how your actions aligned with your core values. Adjust goals or actions if needed. Gratitude Expansion: Once a week, write a longer gratitude entry about something you deeply appreciate and why it matters in your life. Progress Journal: Keep a separate section for tracking progress toward long-term goals or personal development. Review your progress weekly or monthly and adjust your action steps. Embracing a New Mindset "Change your thoughts, and you change your world." Shift from Relativism to Informed Understanding Acknowledge Universal Truths: Recognize values like kindness and honesty. "Some truths stand the test of time." Educate Yourself: Learn about various cultures and perspectives. Apply Wisdom: Use knowledge and experience to make informed decisions. Move from Isolation to Community Engage Locally: Participate in neighborhood events or volunteer work. "Community strengthens our sense of belonging." Build Support Networks: Surround yourself with uplifting people. Collaborate: Work with others on shared goals. Transition from Skepticism to Trust Set Boundaries: Determine when skepticism is helpful. "Trust, but verify." Practice Trust-Building: Start by trusting in small matters. Be Reliable: Your trustworthiness encourages others to trust you. Maintaining Momentum "Consistency is the key to lasting change." Continuous Learning Read Regularly: Books and articles that inspire you. "Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching." Attend Workshops/Webinars: Engage in new learning experiences. Seek Mentorship: Find someone who embodies qualities you admire. Self-Care Practices Physical Health: Exercise, nutritious food, adequate sleep. "Your body is your temple; take care of it." Mental Health: Consider counseling or therapy if needed. Mindfulness: Practice meditation or relaxation techniques. Accountability Track Progress: Use journals or apps to monitor growth. "What gets measured gets improved." Share Goals: Tell friends or family for support. Set Reminders: Use calendars or alarms to stay on track Everyday-Accessible Tools and Resources "Utilize what's already within your reach." Mindfulness and Meditation Your Breath: Focus on breathing to center yourself. Nature Walks: Spend time outdoors, observing your surroundings. Free Online Videos: Access guided meditations on platforms like YouTube or meditation apps. As you move forward, remember that transformation is a personal process. The tools provided are meant to serve as a guide, but how you use them is entirely up to you.

Let's keep it a buck about Leo, He made many extreme claims that we are all supposed to forget about or something, and now take his logic and rationality very seriously, The pinnacle was the moment he claimed to be able to transform into a physical alien on camera, and that he only needed to find the correct camera. Let's take a moment to analyze this claim and its ramifications: -He was never able to do it -Imagine being able to do it, or at least, not being able to do it but thinking that you are (which is probably the case, which would already qualify him as being psychotic at the time), and actually contemplating putting your transformation on the internet. let's analyze this premise: (We are assuming that any vfx experts watching the video would be able to discern it's authenticity, which would be the case in an actual alien transformation) You release the video online. first, the forum community watches it in horror and disgust, and amazement, realizing they are looking at an actual video of their favorite Youtuber transforming into a real life alien. They share it everywhere around the internet, and it quickly starts to go viral. CNN and other major news networks start to pick it up and it goes insanely viral around the world. VFX experts announce its authenticity. the virality of the video starts to grow and grow and people on the news are talking about it and Leo. Everyone wants to speak to Leo because this is the craziest thing that has ever happened in the history of mankind. People start to look for him in real life and maybe even threaten him. Chaos ensues around the world. I mean, this is literally the scenario that would unfold. Total chaos. And yet he still posted about it, contemplating posting it like it would be some minor happening. Are we supposed to believe a man of his intelligence would not foresee these events? Keep it real with us Leo. Were you having an episode of psychosis at the time? and what happened with the portal that opened in your head, and the realizing of the consciousness field of the earth, and speaking with it? I believe this all happened around the 2nd half of 2022. You suddenly had these esoteric episodes, distinct from your regular Oneness awakening, God realization, metaphysical philosophy. And I mean, like I described, you literally contemplated putting out an alien transformation video like it wouldn't be the craziest thing ever shown on earth. And of course you weren't able to do it, which makes me think you went through some kind of psychosis around that time. Are we supposed to sweep all of this under the rug? You literally never explained any of these episodes any further. Never gave us an apology or nothing. It feels so blatant to talk about transforming into an alien on camera and then just never talk about it and talk about other serious philosophers like they are nothing and don't know anything, while you hold the secrets of the universe that no one else has ever figured out. It honestly feels like some master level trolling which I don't like to claim from you. I hope at least it was some kind of poison pill or something, to test us. If it wasn't, I can only expect suspect psychosis. Thinking you're getting away unscathed with sharing your alien transformation video online is more psychotic than anything Connor Murphy went through. It's a true disconnect with the realities of society and the world. It would be a literal Black Mirror episode and people would go looking and hunting for you. And this is already assuming that a transformation like that is even possible. It's disrespectful to your students to make these absolutely bizarre claims and never follow through on it or take them back. A simple explanation that you had a psychotic break would be plenty. But you never did. It's quite enraging actually.

Worth watching. Nuggets of wisdom.

Insightful article by Sister Jayanti of the Brahmakumaris on transforming negative patterns to positive ones using meditation as a tool. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/mental-health/gen-z-and-eco-anxiety-how-introducing-meditation-in-school-curriculums-can-help-combat-the-mental-h

I seek to find the core and source of consciousness that generates reality and figure out a way to let it transform me from the inside out. All meaningful change happens through this process, as the alternative is mechanistic repetition and unconscious continuation of pre-established ideas/patterns (I don't want to dismiss that approach of course, maybe building momentum and slowly integrating is necessary not to overstimulate the body and build a foundation but still). The body forms itself inside out, growing from a single undivided cell into the complex, intelligent, specialized, interdependent system that it is today. It continues to create structures and experiences, with conscious experience corresponding to various parts of the brain expanding and interconnecting. But what I seek is to access the process which makes it happen, and my psychedelic experiences point me towards consciousness retroactively upgrading the brain as its physical counterpart and sensory connector in order to account for and understand a greater portion of reality. You might say that Leo already made a video about this and it's the concept of going Meta and that is definitely a powerful way to do it. But I feel like there has to be even more to it or maybe that within the concept of going Meta, there is more room for expanding the understanding of that concept, of what it means to go Meta and understanding Meta² or Meta-Meta. How can I instead of transcending paradigms through Non-Duality as I currently do, access and utilize that experiential feeling inside of me which leads me to become aware and want to go Meta and integrate it into my awareness and make it a default action and state of operating. There are many limitations within that stop us from living our best lives by being stuck in paradigms, maybe there is a point to it, maybe self-deception is just ignorance, maybe its the natural process of evolution that propels us into greater self-understanding and a healthier way to engage in existence, maybe we specifically chose to be as limited as we are in order to experience and appreciate activities that would make no sense from a higher perspective. But low consciousness leads to a lot of suffering, as we see in the world and ourselves, and I realized how my very own ideas and desires lead me to suffer needlessly, chase never attainable pleasure and hedonism, get me stuck and at odds with people and slow my progress towards my passions and the things that I find meaningful. One might say, I'm supposed to learn through physical experience and learn through suffering, but Sadhguru himself says that this human machine is the most sophisticated thing on the planet and we haven't even bothered reading the user's manual, so that's exactly what I want to do. Of course gaining experience through action is a fundamental part of it, but why should I chase random societal desires and karmic tendencies that I don't even authentically want when I haven't even figured out the fundamentals of my human existence and am simply adopting a local paradigm of blind faith, perpetuating negative tendencies in the process of aping after others because that's all I'm exposed to. I've been so unhealthy in the past, the self-understanding I have now would have saved me a lot of trouble, mindless repetition, ego games and stubbornness. I have wondered what about psychedelics made me tune into the experiences they create, one thing being that I'm overflowing with love, another that my limitations dissolve, another that the need for external validation disappears, another being fearlessness, another being transcending shame through self-compassion and understanding, another being the peace of mind that spawns curiosity, another one being the release of trauma and energetic barriers, another one being authenticity, yet another taking responsibility, and at this point its basically just speedrunning the concepts from the titles of all of Leo's videos. But I don't wanna rely on Leo's videos, I want to find out how to get into the state of mind that generates these insights and figure out what its source is, the healthiest configuration, the source of creation and imagination, the peak of kundalini, the state of mind that lets me shed my skin and be reborn and transformed from new energy updating my body from the inside out. I want to access the link between the immaterial and perceived materiality, the feeling of conscious intent when moving a hand, formulating a thought, taking a cold plunge, presence, awareness, energy, transformation.

Transgender transformations are mindfucking. Like what??? 280lbs muscular wrestler turns into a woman. What!!!! The contrast is so huge. LIke? How can you have a feminine mind, yet at the same time, embody and develop your masculine traits, whilst also wanting to be a woman this whole time???

We are here to have experiences. We are already all there is. The ego is an expression of the All. The one true Source. This is why it manifested itself as a human being so it can experience what it's like to be human. Why are we trying to accomplish ego death when, to me, it seems like an impossible task as it is merely a mental construction. Why are we trying to become a "nobody" when that is not the reason for our existence. We as humans are limited but we stem from the unlimited so we can have the experience of what it's like to be limited. This is not our true nature. Most of us recognizes this and as long as we know this to be true and keep that running in the background can't we just allow for the Universe to flow through us and allow it to manifest through us as it pleases instead of trying to become unlimited - we are already inherently unlimited by nature and are just playing roles. Isn't Source seeing it's reflection through us and all we need to do is remove all the faulty and conditioned layers we have constructed for ourselves and work towards seeing ourselves as Source sees itself in order to live a more fulfilling life. That's transformation, not death. Trying to kill the ego is like trying to kill God as God is the Ego because God is everything, Can someone make this make sense to me because I'm not understanding why we are even trying to accomplish this. Why not just aim for it's transformation and transform it into something beautiful.

Has anyone did it ? And is his programm really helpful ? Also how can you reach him , cause i think you are beeing guide by some guy on his team ?

The model "levels of transformation" explains how different stages will need different approaches to improve in life. I feel like this model describes the evolution of your behavioral drivers for improvement. Basically, the lower you are on the scale, the lower your energy will be, and the unhealthier your driver for improvement will be. At the same time, you can't jump up more than 1-2 levels, as it would be too far from where you currently are, and wouldn't be effective. The levels from "worst" to "best" so we all have them in front of us: PS - He talks about those in his videos plenty of times, so I'm not divulgating some paid secret material. Apathy Grief Fear Anger Courage Desire Purpose Love He says this model is original to him. This is quite different from spiral dynamics. I think it maps an entirely different aspect of the psyche, although higher spiral levels may gravitate toward higher "transformation levels". Do you know other resources that could help understand this model? Maybe some other psychological models that are similar, or some other principles that explain this evolution in other terms and more detail. My question for you, please only answer if you have some well-thought opinions and ideally experience. What's your experience with the model? What's your opinion and why? Did you actually find it practical and effective? I'm especially talking about the model and how you progress through the levels, not about the "letting go" technique.

It's an anime. Warning: it's a tear-jerker Search: Bakemono No Ko or The Boy and the Beast. In the beginning of the movie, you have the narrator implying that raising children is a big responsibility; this is expected of someone who wants to become a grandmaster in the fictional world of Jumangi. Watch how the two main characters––Red and Kumatetsu–– emotionally transform throughout the movie. And the grandmaster takes notice, wisely stating that they helped each other transform as interdependent parts. The movie is also a cool showcasing of the concepts of the hero's journey and psychological shadow as well. Enjoy!

Sometimes the best gains come from long periods of not really caring about training, but going through the motions of training... just as an activity you've habituated yourself to. A primary reason for this phenomena is the lack of the significant mental stress and adrenal fatigue that would come with elevated motivation. So if you've been caught in a cycle of falling off the wagon (e.g. training for 2 months and then quitting for a year, repeat...), this could be an effect of your assumption that motivation has to be present to train. Meaning, once your motivation to train goes away, you stop training. You might even think, "If only I could stay motivated to train for the rest of my life, then I would certainly reach and even surpass my goals!" The thing is, motivation never lasts like that -- it may have been assumed to, but that's a false assumption. And again, perhaps serendipitously, lack of motivation actually slightly helps your results, assuming you still go through the motions and train somewhat hard. So basically my advice is: use the motivation to train as the fleeting opportunity that it is to solidify a habit, before the motivation, just as expected, disappears for a while. So then, when it disappears, you'll know that it's actually normal to continue rather than quit the training. The motivation may even come back (in fact it probably will), but it is always temporary. When the motivation disappears, you can do the training in its allotted time, while in general you're focusing on more important things. Many people already know at least the core of this. In fact it is known on some level by basically everyone who has trained at least once every 7-12 day period of their life for the past many years. Nothing particularly noticeable happens in less than 12-20 weeks.

Turns out to be the case, that all you ever longed for, all you ever wished for, all you ever hoped for, all you ever dreamed of, all you ever loved, all you ever wanted, and all you ever cared about is ALREADY HERE. It is YOU. Realizing this happens gradually through spiritual development. The more spiritually developed you become, the more happy and fulfilled you become. Because you realize that fulfillment and happiness is what you are. Also you realize that the "you", that suffered and was tortured by its circumstances was always an illusion and actually doesn't exist. In the same way all problems are illusory. There is no other "solution" to life. People search for happiness through money, success, sex, power, status, reaching goals, becoming "better", ... This can never work though, because it goes against the absolute Truth, which is: that happiness and fulfillment is already the case. You may succeed in creating a superficial facade of happiness and a "good life" and you might even fool yourself in believing that what you have now is the real deal... It is not. What you are doing is window dressing. What the world needs is not more people with money, sex and success. It needs happy people. Peaceful people. People who are truly fulfilled. Join me on my way of becoming that!

Thoughts on this? https://julienhimself.com/self-help/

Tulsi Gabbard, who was previously allied with Bernie Sanders and identified as progressive, is now a contributor on Fox News, working with Tucker Carlson, who has extreme far right views. How could someone shift their political beliefs so dramatically in such a short time?

Welcome to my Journal! You are reading a 40 day journal of my journey of quitting smoking cigarettes. I am glad that you cared enough to start giving this a read. It is gonna be fun for you all and me I suppose. Day 1 - I had been thinking about quitting smoking for a while now. And yesterday a new Vision of what life I can design for myself came into my mind. So to actualize that vision, the first challenge I am willing to go through is quitting smoking. I have been a moderate to heavy smoker from past 4 years. From smoking a pack per day to stopping smoking to again smoking 5 cigs per day to QUITTING SMOKING DEFINITIVELY. This is going to be fun. I am already enjoying the thrill of the idea of fighting cravings-having self awareness-maintaining integrity with my decision-living to my max. The reason for why I am quitting smoking- Because this is not Who I Am. This is not What I choose to be. I am a non-smoker. So here's something inspiring which I wrote to help me and others who want to quit smoking. Quitting Smoking is Easy. Here's how: Remember the thousands of times you have already quitted smoking cigarettes. Whenever you take your last puff of the cigarette, you have quitted smoking. See. It's that simple. I was telling you. Whenever you are not smoking you have quitted smoking. And it is certainly more number of hours than while engaged in smoking. Smoking is hard, quitting is easy. Infact starting to smoke is hard. The first cigarette you smoked, remember how hard it was. You were pressured by your peers, right? Maybe not directly but indirectly. You smoke whenever you are stressed out or bad mood. So starting to smoke is a difficult process. But notice while smoking when do you get the most pleasure? When you are taking in the puff or when you are exhaling out the smoke? It's nothing a game of contrast we are playing with ourselves. First we do a hard thing- which is start smoking. Then to find relief we quit smoking. Quitting Smoking is cool. Smoking is hot. Here's how: Don't we feel burning sensation while we inhale the smoke? A slight throat irritation. Then how come anyone thinks smoking is cool? Quitting is what is actually cool. When you quit smoking, you become cool. Thoughts are settled. Then we function in a cool way rather than with stress and pressure. Cigarettes smoking is neither bad nor good. It is what it is. It just depends on what you want. Quitting smoking attracts women/healthy relationships/desires. Here's how: Firstly you have more money to spend on dates, buying her gifts, or on your desires etc. Secondly we spend more time with them rather than cigarettes. It's like breaking up with a less fulfilling to a more fulfilling relationship. We dont smell bad when we quit smoking. Also after quitting, no secretly wondering whether she is ok with smoking or not. Quitting smoking makes you rich. Here's how: More time for work. More productivity due to improved health. More productive work=more money. So it's been 6 hours since I last smoked and I am doing fine. That's it for now. Thanks for reading. Your view is acting as a support to me. Keep actualizing!

I have been reading tiny habits by BJ Fogg & finding it super interesting. Going to keep myself accountable by putting all the habits I am doing on a consistent basis on this journal. Going to start Tiny for behaviour change to happen. I am going to be using the MAP model to incorporate healthy habits for myself.

Decided I am going to make an online journal for my own personal growth. I typically spend a lot of my time procastinating during my days, sitting around all day feeling numb while being addicted to digital devices. I want this to be a new beginning for me, I have been mentally masterbaiting in the self help world for years now. It just makes you feel worse as you know what you should be doing but don't take action. I am going to come up with a set of goals that I would like to achieve & take daily action on it. I have not experienced much of life & don't really find many things that I am passionate about. I hope this journal will help me try to see reality in a more optimistic way. As of late I have been dealing with a ton of self sabotage/negative thoughts which seems to further enhance procrastination. I know I can achieve so much more with this life, my intuition tells me that. When your mind sense of self is so hardwired into performing certain activities, you get used to it, putting yourself into a rut. I have a lot of inner work to do just to get my ego to a healthy state. Everyday I tell myself, "tomorrow will be different", but I am exactly the same day after day, because tomorrow never comes. You have to be so willing to change yourself to your very core. I do think accountability is very important on this journey of personal development as it can provide useful emotional support when times get tough. I am almost 26 so I am still young to make a change in my life, I have a huge fear of getting into my 40's & 50's & still being in the same place but I will still be in the same place if I don't change. It's so incredibly easy to leech money off of others & be lazy all day, basically doing nothing. I want to become a high value man. Figuring out my LP is probably going to be one of my toughest hurdles as I have a huge lack in life experience but I will do 1 hour of Leo's LP course daily as it is better than doing nothing. Sometimes I feel conflicted on what I actually desire in terms of my own values but I think you have to start somewhere + you don't really know until you are living it. I am not going to try to do to much at once, otherwise that will lead to a burn out but I am going to try to document my days as best as I can, I know there will be ups & downs but going to try have a bigger picture. I will add more goals to the list as I come up with more. Goals Improve my game/socialization Figure out LP Eliminate negative habits (being addicted to phone ect...) Consistent meditative practices (1 hour daily) Put on more muscle mass Move into own place Consistent sleep schedule Financial freedom Releasing childhood traumas Most important goals for me right now in order are #1 Priority goals Eliminating negative habits (nail biting, to much screen time, Procrastination ect.) Consistent sleep schedule (11pm - 7am weekdays & 3am - 10am weekends) Moving out Figuring out LP Consistent meditation practice Anyway, that's it for my first journal post! Onwards & upwards

So I abandoned Christianity. It's sad. I suffered temporary shock but I'm recovering. Now my focus is on Roman pagan religions (images of flowers and fountains in my head) and I'm eyeing Ancient Egypt. Those were the glorious days. People rejoiced in their Gods, prayed for rain. Those were the happy days. Who says the Romans didn't flourish? Who says the Egyptians weren't happy?

Documentation of transforming my career to be about My life purpose. Current life purpose as of now: LP Statement: Design and share methods, systems and techniques for accessing and embodying bliss, love and insight/wisdom/intelligence. Domain of Mastery: Meditation, Contemplation, other spiritual methods for accessing bliss, love and wisdom. Medium: to be determined. Goals: 1. Maintain a consistent habit of at least 2 hours of high quality meditation. 2. Eat at most 3 meals a day. All meals fall under 50 carbs a day. 3. Read 30 minutes a day on shamanic or magick techniques. Apply shamanic or magick techniques for at least 30 minutes a day. Explore whether these methods contribute to your LP. 4. Replace procrastination with mindfulness meditation or strict contemplation. 5. Go to the gym at least 6x a week. Interesting thoughts today: 1. problem solving these days are just a more concrete, but more indirect way of accessing divine bliss, love and wisdom. For example software engineering is an inefficient, indirect but more concrete way of accessing bliss (as it solves a problem for a person, just in a small way).

In this new work by Zunny Beyond, among other things, it is about that healing suggests that you want to be like before, but in the case of cannabis psychosis, this is the wrong signal, because according to Mister Beyond, this psychosis is a transformation state. This work is a psychoanalytic masterpiece and it is about so much more than just the cannabis psychosis. Therefore I am convinced that every mind that lets this work affect them, will benefit from it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVuhBWnClsE&t=1183s

I am in the middle of a big transformation inside of myself. In the last four months I have been meditating a lot and after some time a LOT of emotions have begun to come out. I reailzed I have been living in a dream (mostly a nightmare ) for all of my life and that almost all of my personality has been deeply shaped by strong traumas I had in the first years of my life. I am almost 21 years old now. At the end of March I have been to a Vipassana meditation retreat and there I had a very strong emotional reaction and since then I began deepening the awareness over myself a lot. I have been then to a holotropic breathwork session and there too I had deep realizations and releases. In the last 2 months almost every day during meditation I had emotions coming out and I had also a very intense experience of oneness . Also, the levels of my consciousness have increased so much ! I have spoken about these experiences with a therapist and a bit in some sharing groups but I am alone in doing the process and emotions are still coming out : I am in the middle of a deep spiritual crisis . I want to go in a place where I can have support from people who can understand me and help me. Continuing the process alone is becoming hard and my mood and motivation are starting to decrease. Most normal people cannot understand these things and I don't have really anyone with whom I feel really grounded and with whom I would speak to now. Do you know of any community or center in Europe where I can receive support and stay there for some time ? Like some kind of spiritual community where I can both meditate on my own and have some emotional releases and speak with people that are supportive and understanding . In the meanwhile, it is ok for me also to Skype with someone who understands about these things. Do you know where can I find someone like this ? Most conventional therapist don't really seem to understand these kind of processes . Any other helpful advice would be great, thank you .

Hi @Leo Gura I just stumbled upon some old videos of yours back from 2014 and I was shocked on how much you transformed in the last 6 years. It really inspires me, and not many people inspire me, how you evolved personally on such a deep level that you are literally 10 times more authentic and mature today then back in 2014ish. Great work. I love to see people transform to the better like this. I’m curious on what’s about to come in the next couple of years! thank you for your work and I wish you from the bottom of my heart that you finally find eternal peace. You seam to deserve it. You works obviously will and already does pay of, that’s for sure! Greetings, sam

Life-changing moments are important to each of us for many different reasons. But I've noticed how the majority of people make little-next-to no effort to seize on opportunities to advance themselves in both their personal lives and their immediate society, due to a lack of imagination. I've always thought of transformation as a higher form of 'change', but the practitioner's attitude must be aligned correctly for the individual who desires to realise their own personal potential in a way that inspires the growth and development of soul, mind and body. But development relies heavily on the kind of relationship a person keeps with their imagination, because this infinite mental space is endless, therefore giving the individual limitless opportunities to transform their life with creativity as a by-product of engaging with the imagination on a regular (daily) basis. Are you seeking temporary change concerning something that you've struggled to achieve for years, or are you digging around for something more on the permanent side? If your answer is the latter, it would appear that you've good experience with patience, drive/enthusiasm, purely because you've chosen to use each of your experiences as permanent life lessons... But have you thought about what you'll do with those lessons? Do you use your experiences as stepping-stones to your higher self where you'll unlock a new chapter in your personal life, or do you just stand and stare at your opportunities for advancement and adventure? I enjoy a challenge, as I know many people do. But challenging scenarios can often deter folk from engaging with their imagination due to the nature it presents; the unforeseen... How do you cope with the unknown - ever asked yourself? Try today, and expand your consciousness to a new state of awareness. Thanks for reading - I respond to all replies!