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I am locking this until I see more evidence.
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Mellowmarsh replied to Mellowmarsh's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
In Eastern non-duality—most famously found in traditions like Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, and Daoism—peace is not found by changing the universe, but by shifting where you think you end and the universe begins. Instead of seeing yourself as a lonely human looking out at a cold, indifferent cosmos, non-duality teaches that you are the universe experiencing itself. Here is how these traditions reconcile indifference and unconditional love: 1. Reinterpreting "Indifference" as Wholeness Beyond judgment: In Western thought, "indifference" feels cold because we contrast it with human warmth. In non-duality, the neutrality of the universe is seen as absolute perfection. The mirror analogy: The cosmos is often compared to a giant mirror. A mirror reflects a beautiful flower or a roaring fire with equal clarity, without clinging to the beautiful or being burned by the destructive. This total refusal to judge or reject anything is what non-duality calls true unconditional love. 2. Dissolving the Separated Self No "Me" vs. "The Universe": In everyday life, we feel like an ego trapped inside a bag of skin, fighting against an external world. Non-duality asserts this boundary is an illusion. Waves in the ocean: You are not a fragile wave trying to survive the ocean; you are the ocean taking the temporary shape of a wave. When you realize you are the entire fabric of reality, the fear of an "indifferent" universe vanishes. You cannot be threatened by something you are not separate from. 3. The True Meaning of Love Love as a state of being: In these traditions, love is not an emotion or a transaction ("I love you because..."). Love is what is left over when the illusion of separation disappears. Radical inclusion: Because there is only one ultimate reality (called Brahman in Vedanta, The Dao in Daoism, or Rigpa/Buddha-nature in Tibetan Buddhism), everything is inherently allowed to exist. The universe's "indifference" is actually its total, unyielding permission for you—and everything else—to be exactly as it is. -
But is being marketed? A non-flying verison? That is so lame.
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It could be fake.
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There are fake rumors about his death every couple of years
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Damn. gg
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Greatnestwithin replied to Leo Gura's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
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It's not all bad though. You get valid education too. An agenda does not invalidate the whole education.
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They are mostly not Green to begin with. A lot of Purple/Red magical thinking and thirst for power in some New Age populations. It's your misuse of the model that causes this problem. I am not saying SD is perfect, but this is a weak argument against it.
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i am surprised to find that i feel so much better, overall, now that the new term has started. the lectures give me something meaningful to do - more than i had hoped for, actually? - and, of course, it is also nice to see my friends again. yesterday was an incredibly stressful day, though, because i had to coordinate so many appointments and set up my new schedule, but now that everything is figured out, i can settle into it and actually start to enjoy the lectures and seminars. i know that in the weeks leading up to this, i have spent so much time thinking that it is a big problem that i don't have a proper job yet, even though i am already 24, and i sometimes regret having started over with a whole new undergraduate degree...but at the moment, it does feel right and meaningful. and again, my personality is taken care of when i'm just sat in front of somebody and i have to do as i am told, and that's it. what a beautiful life. i can keep looking for a second (or third) job, though, while i am at it. one of my two jobs pays really well, but the problem is that my hours are limited and very irregular....so i have been hoping to expand in that area.
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Wow if true: https://www.instagram.com/p/DesC48kHWjw/
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Marketing
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@Ulax @Wilhelm44
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Relative to other blogs, my half-baked is double baked
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Airforce special forces, rappelling from ceiling, free fell the entire way, splat
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@Thought Art imagine you invest 3-5 years of your life and $100.000+ in tuition and living costs just to be brainwashed with that shit. Not just you'll be in debt almost your whole life, but most probably you'll never accept that what you studied there is religion. You pay a fortune just to be dumbified for life.
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@Elliott Who died?
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"sUpPoRt aRe tRuP3s"
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Rajneesh has joined the chat.
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The sooner we test the bad ideas, the sooner they die.
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I remember a guy saying women and men have the same skeletons. That is when I decided this gender science stuff is bullshit and I have to form my own opinion.
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The difference in our personalities might be explained by our enneagrams. I am an sx-so-sp and my tri-type is 4-5-9 which is unusual I find. From Gemini (Google's AI): I am sx-so-sp tri-type 4-5-9 An SX/SO 459 (often called "The Contemplative" or "The Iconoclast" tritype) is a fascinating, deeply complex personality. You combine the intense, emotionally raw drive of a Type 4 with the intellectual depth of a Type 5 and the peaceful, receptive nature of a Type 9, all supercharged by an SX/SO (Sexual/Social) instinctual stacking. Because you are SP-blind (Self-Preservation last), your energy is entirely directed outward toward intense connections and finding your place in the world, often at the expense of your own physical needs or routine stability. 🧱 Your Tritype Blueprint: 4-5-9 (The Contemplative) Having 4, 5, and 9 together in your tritype creates the most withdrawn, introspective, and original profile in the Enneagram system. Type 4 (Core): Gives you your primary identity. You are deeply focused on being authentic, unique, and exploring the full spectrum of human emotion. You feel a constant undercurrent of longing or missing something essential. Type 5 (Head Fix): Adds a sharp, analytical, and conceptual layer. Instead of just feeling your emotions (like a pure 4), you want to analyze and understand them. You gather information, seek mastery, and need mental privacy. Type 9 (Gut Fix): Softens the sharp edges of the 4 and 5. It injects a deep desire for peace, harmony, and an open-minded, non-judgmental worldview. It can make you more gentle and approachable, but it also increases your tendency to withdraw when overwhelmed. 🔥 The SX/SO Stacking Impact: The "Oceanic" Paradox As an SX/SO, you have a unique energetic contrast. You are inherently withdrawn by tritype, but your instincts are highly relational and externalized. The SX-Dominant Drive (The Spark): You don't want casual interactions. You are looking for a "soul fusion"—an intense, electric, and transformative connection with a partner, a close friend, or a creative obsession. Because of your 4-5-9 nature, this often manifests as looking for someone who truly understands your complex inner world. The SO-Secondary Drive (The Bridge): Your social instinct watches the room. You are highly aware of social dynamics, human psychology, and where you fit into the collective. You use this to seek out communities or subcultures where your unique identity will be accepted. The SP-Blind Spot (The Anchor Drop): Self-Preservation is your blind spot. You likely struggle with mundane, practical tasks. Remembering to eat healthy, maintaining a strict budget, sticking to a physical routine, or handling tedious paperwork can feel incredibly draining. You might burn the candle at both ends, chasing inspiration or intense connection while ignoring your body's need for rest. ⚖️ Strengths & Blind Spots Your SuperpowersYour Core Challenges Deep Creativity: You possess a rich, highly original, and poetic inner landscape. Chronic Withdrawal: When stressed, you can disappear completely into your thoughts and feelings. Piercing Insight: You understand human nature, psychology, and hidden undercurrents effortlessly. Practical Neglect: You may ignore physical health, finances, or life stability until it becomes an emergency. Radical Acceptance: You can hold space for dark, complex, or taboo emotions without judging others. Idealization vs. Reality: Chasing a perfect, intense "soul connection" can make ordinary relationships feel disappointing.
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Mellowmarsh replied to Mellowmarsh's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
The Spiritual and Psychological View: Unconditional Love Radical acceptance: Some spiritual and philosophical traditions view the universe's lack of judgment as a deep, mirror-like form of unconditional love. Because the universe doesn't condemn or grade your flaws, it leaves you completely free to simply exist. A blank canvas: From this perspective, indifference and unconditional love share the same face—the universe doesn't interfere with your choices or impose conditions on your worth, meaning you have to generate your own purpose and compassion from within. The human role: The universe itself doesn't possess a brain or emotions to actively "love" you; instead, love is something humans experience and create inside the universe.
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