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@PsiloPutty lol that's okay I'll try to look it up Thank you!

Lakeland, Florida here although I was born in Queens, New York and raised in Miami, Florida until 10 years ago We have more than just cows now, you guys!

@Nahm It's true. I try to imagine what it's like to be "the master of my time" but I just can't seem to get past timing my life out to the last second lol it can get jumbled and stressful.

lol this actually sounds like some of the stuff I've been told about reaching enlightenment some variations, or I could be wrong. @Nahm, @Faceless, @Arkandeus What do you guys think?

Yup

I can't wait till I'm able to do this

I totally get that. I work a 9-5 job mon-fri, and I have a daughter. My life is based around timing lol @Faceless seems pretty smart when it comes to the subject of time. I don't get it every time, but he has helped me here and there I'm still struggling trying to figure out how to be present and enjoy the now in the midst of the crazy schedule, but that's all part of the journey

1. Faith 2. Family/Love 3. Honesty/Trust 4. Wisdom/Understanding 5. Authenticity/A Genuine Heart 6. Tolerance for others 7. Work Ethics 8. Curiosity/Wonder 9. Joy/Happiness 10. Unity This isn't the set order. but I feel like these are the things I want my daughter to grow up valuing, like me

It's easier to connect with things that we know can't hurt us, in my opinion. Animals are wondrous and such magnificent creatures. It's nice to connect on deeper levels. I feel the same way, like "if I don't stand up for them and feel their pain, who will?" I can totally relate to that I don't know if my connection for Nature is the same. I feel like that is more situational for me. Dependent on my mood, I can be deeply moved by it. The right song helps that feeling too

Maybe just switch up the "routine". I feel like I go crazy if I am stuck in a monotonous routine from the day to day. I started just switching the order of things here and there just to keep myself on my toes and allow myself to be able to adjust to my constantly changing environment. Hope that's helpful

No problem, just be patient. And don't take it personal if it seems like no progress is being made. It's not a "you" issue.

From my experience with depression, sometimes just having someone there to vent to helps. Depending on the situation, your friend may not be looking for a solution to it, just an outlet for it. I know I personally pushed a lot of my friends away because of my depression and that only made it worse. Don't let it consume you, but helping bear the load is sometimes all that is needed. If that makes sense.

Agreed Adoption is such a beautiful thing to do for a child (if you are in the position to do it)

It's all about how you raise them Raise them to be loving, and they will love. Raise them to hurt others, and they will hurt. You can't let all those stresses and fears run your life. Everything you are learning and growing in, can be passed down. They will become what you show and teach them Hope that's helpful!

Good Luck man!

Good Luck! Just remember, "No one can offend you without your permission!" -Eleanor Roosevelt

It never hurts to be in an environment where you can learn multiple perspectives and insights sounds like fun. But I feel like you need to be careful not to put the success or failure of your inward journey solely on attending retreats.

That's really cool. I never heard of something like that

Yeah, they mentioned in the lesson how trying to approach someone without being right with yourself and God could hurt the relationship. So work on your inner-self, and the rest should come naturally

I have been on this site for about a week now now, and I feel silly for saying this, but I really do feel like I am becoming a different (better) person from all of the things you all spoke to me about. It's pretty exciting, and I want to just keep learning. I even noticed a difference at Church yesterday. I felt really in tune with the lessons and I felt like I was really able to focus like I haven't been able to do before. We spoke about neighboring well and how you can't go and be a good neighbor if you have not come to God and grown in the Spirit. I felt like it was a good lesson to hear after talking to all of you. I've been feeling so disconnected, but like you and my Pastor said, I need to work on myself and break free of my "Ego". I feel overall more positive and I'm trying to stay that way. Thank you all so much!

It sound like she is just playing with your relationship... I've known a few girl who are only interested in seeing how far they can push a man before he snaps.. Not healthy at all. As much as this part sucks, you can't decide what she does and who she is with. If your social circle is that tight knit, it really shouldn't be surprising that she is with someone from your group. If you feel like you are no longer a part of it, nor do you want to be, then let them go. There are over 6 billion people on this planet. you won't die if you lose this handful. Just try and figure out what you want. Don't let this girl run your life! She isn't letting the situation effect her so why should you? The universe has so much to offer and show you, but you won't see any of it if you let this girl block your view. I just don't see any point in giving anyone that much power over your life and happiness when they clearly don't care about it. Hope you find some peace!

https://www.actualized.org/forum/topic/20570-am-i-crazy/?do=findComment&comment=221122

Amen!

I have never tried any of this stuff myself (too chicken lol) but my husband has done both Mushrooms and LSD. He was in high school when he did the shrooms and said it just made him and his friends kinda just wonder around Walmart creeping to see what people would say and then he passed out on a street phone. (Yes I said on, that was no typo lol) He did the LSD a little over a year ago and said it was a mix of fun and scary. He said after I fell asleep he just stared out the window at our car and then saw a bunch of dog-sized dragons crawling all over it. He said it was really cool till he thought they might scratch up the paint, so he ran out there to get them off and when he came back in it got scary because he stepped on a banana he forgot that he put on the floor because he thought it would be safer there than on the counter for some reason. Anyways, he said he thought he was stepping on someone's insides so it wasn't too fun after that. Said he kept seeing people walk around the apartment. He thought the whole thing was pretty funny. My suggestion: don't forget about the fruit you leave on the floor Just thought I'd throw in a funny trip lol

Still trying to figure that part of it all out I have tried to meditate a few times, but I am not sure if I am doing it right or not. I still have so much to learn lol