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Why not? You're out in nature, you don't have any society related obligations, you can just be yourself without having to fit into society. If I was Eckhart Tolle though, I would do it in a foresty area, because its more pretty.

@makedonche Why don't you just go for it with a random girl? I lost my virginity and had my first kiss at 20, when everyone else did it at 14. I just pretended that I was like everyone else, and when the girl noticed that the kiss and sex was awkward, I blamed it on the girl, literally. I told her "wow why are you so awkward?" And with enough conviction, you can get her to self doubt herself, and really think it is her that's making it awkward.

I think social anxiety is a direct consequence to cults like Western Civilization. Good video, thanks!

@Paintballer Astral projection is no less real than consensus reality. Why do you believe that consensus reality is more real than the astral realm? How do you know consensus reality isn't a hallucination and astral projections are reality? Do you see how your belief that consensus reality is more real than the astral realm, is just total bullshit? How are you acting any different to religious fundamentals who believe the earth is flat? I've astral projected, and its as plain as day to realize that the astral realm is no less real than consensus reality.

@Nicholas my shits look like the most shiny, sparkly masterpieces on the planet.

Sure but those challenges don't magically make you feel like being extroverted. I do those challenges too, as you can see I replied to that post you made. But what I realized is that social anxiety isn't cured by just doing. You can go to parties every weekend and still feel as socially anxious as you did when you were hibernating in a library all day. So just because you're enlightened doesn't mean you'll be able to do anything willfully? It's still possible to not feel like doing something? Where I'm confused is that I see enlightenment as curing all of your suffering, and so in my head it makes sense that you'll be able to do anything without any resistance. But I've had spiritual experiences, and the resistance is still there. So im confused with my concept of enlightenment.

@Annetta A nice rule of thumb Prabhaker told me for figuring out if you have a mental illness, is whether or not you'really open to having one. That's really the only way to tell.

@Azrael Can you be enlightened and still have fears like social anxiety? The suit metaphor resonates with experiences I've had, but I'm not sure if they were genuine.

@2000 1000000000 times easier than doing it after 25 yrs old.

@PetarKa Where were you before you were born? What? Do you actually think you just poofed out of no where one day? Does that really make sense? When did life begin? You already do live forever.

nope, you still have infinite levels to go

Hey guys, I've got 10 values that I have discovered through Leo's life purpose course, but for some reason, my love or connection with them/my enthusiasm for them alternate throughout the day. Sometimes I can be real inspired by my value of beauty, and will feel like making a video game that takes people there, etc. And sometimes I wont care about beauty at all, and my value of order will kick in, and I'll start feeling really really connected with order, and making a very ordered, holistic, complex project, like a factory or something. Are values suppose to change in intensity? Is your enthusiasm for your values meant to alternate? Or is that a sign that your values are inauthentic

I've been contemplating on this Koan for a while now. Can anyone give me some hints? does it mean enlightenment is like being fully aware, but at the same time being totally out of control?

@OBEler No. And how do you know the astral realm isn't the 'real' realm, and this reality is the illusion? Or both? When I was a kid(around 8 or 9 years old) I use to truly believe that consensus reality was illusory, and that dreams at night were real. I don't see any problem with believing that.

@Ry4n Astral projections are, in my experience, in between a lucid dream, and consensus reality. It is absolutely essential for enlightenment work, if you're serious. You need to become aware of the various forms reality can take, and astral projections give you that. They are the key to breaking the laws of physics, which is an essential illusion to let go of. Most people use astral projections as though they are a recreational drug. But in my experience, you can use astral projections to enhance contemplation exercises, and to look deep within yourself to find what problems you are currently facing.

Can you elaborate on how this differs to say an accountant, or a secretary, or a receptionist, or a mechanical engineer working on solidworks, or a construction engineer, or even a writer; who sits at a computer, writing away. Yes, the actual work differs quite a bit. Coding is mechanical and very dry. But this is no different to physics(the stuff Albert did all day)? I've researched quite a bit on what the best job for me would be(as part of your life purpose) and have discovered that I was put here to invent something that would connect us with the world. Maybe like an app that shoots people koans to read every day. Or maybe turn it into a game to make it fun, etc. But no matter what I choose to invent, its going to be behind a cubicle, because every job ive researched that involves invention, is behind a cubicle. Some awesome jobs that aren't behind a cubicle: a firefighter, fighter pilot, surgeon, lawyer, etc. But all of these jobs are not for ones with a creator mindset, because you don't create anything in them, you are just a user of an invention. You can't be a visionary and be a fire fighter. So how can you make an inventive impact, and not be behind a cubicle, with arrangements like that?

@username yes of course There is Being an asshole can be described as a behavioural trait where the individual acts as though he is entitled to more things than other individuals, or who break social rules deliberately, motivated out of pure high self esteem, and lack of regard for other parties involved. Being an asshole can promote social status in some circumstances. Particularly where the individuals who you are targeting posses extreme materialistic desires, or who have an insecurity around their self worth. Being an asshole can also persuade certain individuals to work harder in business. Relevant readings: The good psychopath's guide to success

That's just about every job out there these days. Even being a writer. Minus coaching, teaching and obviously outdoor activities. Is that any different to your job? You're basically a PD researcher. That must require 10 hours of staring into a box a day.

After the thread about Leo's 18th insight, I'm starting to realize that I judge myself a lot for not acting 'spiritual' enough. I chastise myself if I act harshly to someone else, or if I don't meditate on a particular day, or if I act angry at someone, I'll be a tad bit disappointed that it exists in the first place, and feel bad about it. Though I've become aware of this, and am starting to realize that if I feel angry at someone, or if I'm judging someone, I should fully accept that and love that aspect of me. Though after coming onto this forum, one thing I really judge myself on, is my desire to change the world, change people's opinions, invent technology, make people more aware etc. Because in the back of my head, I have a voice telling me that an enlightened person is someone who has no position -> changing people's opinions is a big no no, I should be ok with the world the way it tiz. But this has caused so much tension within me, because I really really feel like turning into an evangelical spiritualist, running around on the street, trying to question people's existence until something ticks in their head. I really deep down don't want to just sit on my ass all day, telling myself the same mantra that the world is perfect. I get the world is perfect, I've had spiritual experiences where all of my judgments, and beliefs dissipated, and all that was left was existence, which showed me that the only reason why the world isn't perfect, is because we have beliefs deep down telling us how the world should be. Take those away, and the world is perfect. But I still feel like being an evangelist, the desire is empirically there, and denying it isn't making anything better. Maybe being an ideological crusade is a good thing, and is the right thing for some people? When those annoying evangelists come up to me, while their stubbornness is irritating, there's something that really captivates me about them. They are trying to make the world a more magical and fulfilling place, and the fact that they are doing it in a group, all with the same message is beautiful. Or is being an ideological crusader wrong still? Is this all just ego?

Do you have empirical evidence that she is warm and genuine? No then its a projection. Simple.

This is a projection. If you want to grow, you need to be aware of what you are doing. I'm projecting like crazy, but im aware of it.

"He sacrificed his all and identified himself with the poorest of the poor. He dressed like them, lived like them." what rich man would do that? I don't call people stuck in the cycle as samsara as intelligent. They are slaves to their own unconsciousness. The wisest men realize that to have the most meaningful impact on the world, they need to sacrifice all of their desires. That takes intelligence, something more worthy than a rich man. This entire post is about a discussion, about your projection on Trumps wife. Keep dreaming girl.

Yeah you're right. And by that logic, there's nothing shallow with a guy only choosing 9s and 10s as dating material. We are only looking for good genetics for our offspring ya know. +1 the poorest people are the most intelligent. The richers people are the retarded ones. The poor ones know money wont get you anywhere, the rich ones don't. Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jesus, Aristotle were all poor.

Yeah I would, they are more admirable than anyone else on the planet. Beggars are the ones who have chosen to have the balls to go against the corrupt system called society, and live on their own terms. Even if that mean no internet, electricity, home, good food, etc. And also women, who are too myopic to see the value of children being raised by such a man, and such harsh living conditions. The type of women you would know so well. Not women's fault. Their unconscious behavior and myopic views are not in their control.