SgtPepper

you know... when you think about it. It's such a weird question. It's like asking why is there the universe rather than the universe. The answer comes when duality collapses and you realize its all one. In the experience you may logically understand the world is something, but you also realize it is happening in nothing. It's like a melting ice cube. all the somethings fade into nothing and nothing is fertile soil for something.

That's some freudian level stuff.

You decide! Didn't you watch Leo's video on happiness? your happiness is contingent upon your conditions for happiness. Nothing wrong with saying, having an intimate relationship adds to my life nothing wrong with saying, having an intimate relationship does not add to my life. A better question you may want to ask is what do you value?

There is only now. All of your ideas of past and future are your imagination. Just notice how when you think about the future or the past, its literally made up. Even if its a memory, its just being experienced in the present. There is only now.

I'll give it a try... In Truth, there is nothing, the something you are perceiving is an illusion, even the fact there is a perception is an illusion. There is just awareness, which your mind may respond, "but awareness is something." However, it can only be explained as such via language and the ego mind because awareness naturally IS, from the ego perspective, but in actuality it's not. A true answer would probably be silence, because the merging of inside and outside is when you truly come to realize nothing is expressed through stuff, but stuff you see is not what you think it is, because it is actually made of nothing. so when you asking "why is there something rather than nothing." It's asking from a place of ego. ego sees something, but you are awareness, and awareness is nothing (quite literally), Maya or contents in awareness are fleeting with no substance, hence why there is truly nothing going on. This becomes pretty clear with psychedelics for me. Maya/the matrix/mind/ego is just that effective at creating the illusion. It feels real. It really helps if you look at life as a dream because thats literally what it is.

I do not think it is crucial. Mooji is right. you need to eat life to sustain life. “In the yogic culture, we have been telling you for ten thousand years that if you eat foods with a complex genetic code, your system will break down, one way or the other. We arrived at that not by doing million-dollar research, but just by observing what happens in our system when we eat. If you pay enough attention, you will know. Every creature does. A dog just knows what to eat and what not. Human beings do not know because they go by whatever information someone gives them, not by awareness of life. So, do not make food some kind of a religion. If it is a question of survival, eat what is available. But when survival is taken care of, there is a choice. When you have a choice, you must eat sensibly, what is best for your system. The ideal fuel for your body is what leaves you alert, agile, and active. You could experiment. One day, just eat fruits; another day, just eat raw vegetables; yet another day, you cook the vegetables; then you eat fish, you eat meat – try out everything. With what kind of food you are experiencing maximum levels of energy and alertness, please eat that, and you will be healthy.” https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/wisdom/article/what-to-eat-making-right-food-choices That is solid advice. So the key is to not fall into an ideology of what is the right way to eat. What you want to do is experiment with yourself, listen closely to your mind-body, how does your body feel, how are you emotions in response to your diet, and be honest.

others beat me to it, but yeah fermented foods are great for natural bacterias https://www.diynatural.com/fermented-vegetables/ Tempeh is a fermented food as well!

well there hasn't been anymore Abrahamic messengers of God as influential as Muhammad since, so he hasn't been proven wrong.

cause Muhammad said so.

Rumi is awesome! If you can read his work in Persian or even in arabic, then try to as the translation could be better... I do not know, but if it is not your first language then the English translation is just inspiring and well-written. https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Rumi-reissue-New-Expanded-ebook/dp/B003V1WUNA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1544557499&sr=8-4&keywords=rumi Honestly, for now, I say go ahead and do research on sufism, its a fascinating movement. I spent a large chunk of my time researching about my heritage (Portugal) and cultural beliefs (Catholicism) to get a deeper understanding, I think its all great. a great introduction to sufism:

I just found those studies yesterday, so I'm slowly going through them as well. The thread inspired me to be do more research on nutrition. In addition, the main reason why I posted it is that I notice, in general, vegans largely use science to back up their lifestyle. So I just wanted to show that there is a case for animal products. I do not think the answer is to blindly follow what a study says tho. I think self-experimentation is a more accurate way to know what is healthy for each person, looking at one's genes, the culture behind it, and staying open minded. . that is interesting! In general, I think the study illustrates how important creatine can be for mind-body performance.

Terence McKenna recommended singing as a way to uplift yourself from a negative space. I honestly use my guitar as a way to soothe myself, something to fidget with, and I like making sounds, keeps me grounded in a way... sometimes humming along, letting my inner creativity bloom. This naturally stops thoughts and pulls you in deeper. So find what that thing is for you.

it can be your diet. what you consume can drastically effect your mood, even in subtle ways. did you know that "it is estimated that 90 percent of the body's serotonin is made in the digestive tract." http://www.caltech.edu/news/microbes-help-produce-serotonin-gut-46495 Make sure you take care of the psychological stuff too, like positive self-talk and getting some exercise, even if its just walking. It always makes me feel better.

I found some evidence to back up the claims. "Why you won't get vitamin A from carrots". https://empoweredsustenance.com/true-vitamin-a-foods/ I also found this long list, on a description of one of sv3rige's videos.

psychoanalysis is not a logical analysis, its like trying to understand present issues from the past, our relationship and experiences in early childhood, our parents, etc. Its an approach that is opposite from the conventional therapy model which majority of the time is cognitive-behavioral therapy. They attack the issues differently. ---- I'd say those thoughts are part of the path in a way. Eventually, you just get tired of judging others, the act itself becomes counterproductive to your growth. Partly because whenever you judge someone, you are forcing them into a box, and human beings are much more complex and everyone has such a personal journey that other people do not consider because they are not that person. Thus I feel more humility and understanding behind why everything is the way it is. In addition, do not mistake (occasionally I do), judging anything or any person is essentially judging reality, and reality is perfect, it is the ego that needs to condemn. This doesn't mean you don't give any criticisms, but our approach to creating growth in others needs to be considerate. Since we naturally think in a lens, we have to open our lens and allow for more complexities in our models of reality.

LOL. very accurate. Is that what people refer to as thought loops? Those things are harmless, its just like your unconscious to-do list fighting for your attention. Honestly a repetition of a thought or a phrase, is just mantra meditation, which may explain the ego death like experience.

Part of me wants to troll you, but I won't. No this is not a cult because there is no coercion or requirements to be a part of this forum. You can leave anytime you want, theres no secret knowledge, not really any hierarchies besides moderators, Leo, and of course as a community we voluntarily focus on notable people on this forum because of the wisdom in their previous posts. OF COURSE, if you do not buy into non-dualism, the techniques, and overall philosophy, or at least consider it with an open mind like the majority of us in here, and you come on this forum to intentionally be disruptive and act like close-minded ass, then you get banned. Not because it's a cult, but because as a community we find those individuals annoying, disrespectful, close-minded, and misinformed. In the same way you'll get kicked out of a university lecture if you walk in there acting like an arrogant ass. You're gonna have to find out for yourself if this community is for you, knowing the difference between a passionate group and cult definitely requires some subtle distinctions. Here are some videos about cults that can help you decide whether you think this community is anything like it. Which to me, it absolutely is not, but don't take my word for it.

In a sense, you are correct, but ultimately... In my experience, relationships are the best thing life has to offer. Life is relationships. We have a relationship with everything in the world, even with ourselves. No offense, but I feel that a lot of your motivations for relationships comes from fear and ego. Relationships should essentially be about giving, sharing, understanding, and bonding - sharing experiences together. and during the last moments of your life, what will you really want to do? Be alone? or will you long to tell everyone you've met how much you love them and appreciate the impact they had on your life? Still, one should make the distinction between a fulfilling relationship and a relationship that stunts one's growth.

if he's for real, 300ug is quite a bit, for a first timer at least. 300ug would definitely be a moderate-strong area dose. I always recommend first time users take a 100-150ug, that's usually one tab. My favorite thing to do is to play my guitar if Im feeling creative. But I've enjoyed doing many things on LSD like listen to music, be in silence, color/paint/draw, take walks, contemplation, daily living stuff even like bathing. I just love the self-exploration and self-reflection. I draw all kinds of connection between everything I do.

I guess nothing because there is no change. just a realization... and it has nothing to do with the brain, cause you're not the idea of a brain..

turn off the mental chatterbox. once you realize the cons in thinking like that or that kind of self talk, it stops. It helps to adopt newer perspectives of decision making, failure, success, and one's relationship to the world. More positive dialogues within yourself. I recommend reading some self-help books, meditation, therapy and of course psychedelics. Anything that creates self-reflection.

sounds about right haha. What's crazy is that each trip is pretty different especially when you take into account set and setting. So the following time will have its own themes and personal insights! enjoy!

yeah man. I first tried psychedelics before I even got into meditation or any of this work. All you need is self-acceptance, some self-control, and don't make any rash decisions. experience it fully and enjoy.

That's where I feel like I am heading, towards a plant-based diet but with servings of meat or fish. I am not sure if vegan is rigid doctrine, it is more of an ethical concern about hurting animals, so I understand. However, I am starting to feel that killing fish or animal may be necessary for nutrients that create optimal health.

I think you're right with keeping things simple. and I agree with the general idea of the article, that gut absorption is more important than taking massive doses of b12. I feel that the author's idea of a meat-eater does not match mine though, a meat eater to me is not just the average American. When I think of a meat eaters I think of the inuits, sv3rige, Aajonus Vonderplanitz or the Maasai people.