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This track came to mind when I saw the topic title, from album Eingya by Helios (ambient/electronic).

This sounds interesting and useful, thanks, I've pre-ordered the Kindle version, it says it will release on Sept 19th. I've only recently started to properly use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for personal and professional purposes, this book should present an engaging topic with which to provide pointers on better use of these tools. Currently reading: My Big TOE Trilogy by Thomas Campbell

Yeah Boards of Canada are cool, I'd often listen to ambient/electronic music, it's become one of my favourite genres. As you say BOC tends to put you in a nice contemplative/intropective mood. All 4 of their albums are great, this is their first called Music Has The Right To Children:

Looking forward to this, the release date has been moved to June 11th, Kindle and paperback versions pre-ordered. A list of reviews: "A true visionary, Ken Wilber offers a perspective-changing approach to stepping into the fullness of your life!" --Tony Robbins, New York Times #1 best-selling author "With this exploration of the structures of Growing Up and states of Waking Up, Wilber's wisdom does it again. If, like myself, you are struggling with the disturbing rise in global conflict, frustrated fighting to end a seemingly relentless social problem, or wrestling with deep personal challenges, take a breather to take this in. In a time of brutal division, Wilber's authority as philosopher helps me navigate moments when I painfully disagree with what is said, and gives me an uncompromising reminder to rethink my perspectives with an open head and heart toward myself and others, to quiet my monkey mind, to appreciate all our potential, and ready myself to recommit to a life in the now." --Julia Ormond, Actor/Activist "Finding Radical Wholeness is a guide for all people who seek to integrate wholeness into every aspect of their lives. It is an extraordinary self-help book. It seamlessly integrates ancient and current Eastern spiritual knowledge and contemporary Western psychology about human flourishing. It shows the reader a many-faceted path toward personal growth and awakening without relinquishing the jewels of thousands of years of human striving for wholeness. This book champions a compelling and liberating view of humanity." --Dr. Susanne R. Cook-Greuter, independent scholar of developmental psychology and author "'Wholeness' is an ideal sought by many people and many movements, but in Finding Radical Wholeness, Ken Wilber unlocks the concept to reveal further dimensions and possibilities, and thereby gives us a richer, fuller, and more compelling vision of what wholeness is and what we can be." --Roger Walsh, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Philosophy, and Anthropology, University of California "Ken Wilber has written an exceptional guide for the spiritual-but-not-religious reader. Drawing from a lifetime of contemplation, Wilber presents an intriguing and compelling vision of Wholeness, seamlessly integrating traditional wisdom, modern-day insights, and practical transformative techniques. Like all of his work, this book provides us with a roadmap for genuine spiritual engagement and a compass pointing the way toward our spiritual evolution." --Diane Musho Hamilton, professional mediator and author of The Zen of You and Me

Thought I'd post this YouTube channel about calisthenic exercises for maintaining a good level of overall fitness without the need to go to a gym, which along with cycling is what I've found works best for me. https://www.youtube.com/@Kboges

Thanks for posting this video, love the GTA series, as with 5 I will probably buy the collector's edition when it eventually comes out Until then I've got The Last of Us 2, Bloodborne and Uncharted 4 to finish. The Last of Us on grounded difficulty is no joke

Yes, I'd rate Andre Halaw's books as some of the most important for understanding classical enlightenment and Nothingness, and neti-neti is an effective method for realizing Nothingness as your true nature. I recently returned to his book No-Mind and a particular representation struck: "Consciousness is only a portion of what you are. You are not limited to your awareness, experiences, or consciousness. Below is a visual representation of your total self, where consciousness is depicted in white: As you can see, the white comma-shape expressing awareness accounts for only a fraction of the total image. Just as most of the photo is black, the vast majority of what we are consists of Non-awareness. Consciousness apprehends 'things' such as sounds, odors, etc., while Non-awareness is a type of knowing that does not rely upon forms, sounds, odors, flavors, objects, or thoughts. It is the darkness of Not-knowing. For this reason, I also call it Non-being, Non-existence, or even Nothingness, all of which point to the same reality—the formless, unconditioned Absolute at the base of consciousness and the root of all reality."

Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree

I’m an IT engineer at a large hospital, working there just over two years now. Getting my degree coincided nicely with studying Actualized.org material.

This video was added to my favourites, thank you.

Looking forward to this book, pre-ordered the Kindle and paperback versions a while back (the Kindle version is released over a month before the paperback). The Book of Not Knowing and Pursuing Consciousness were pivotal for my understanding of consciousness and enlightenment, and now in terms of life purpose, effective interaction when dealing with people at work is my main focus developmentally so expecting this book will be useful.

Love the female vocals on this.

Because Spiral Dynamics is such a significant part of Actualized.org, I decided at one point to sit and casually read the entire book even if I didn't enjoy it that much. It's quite dense as you say, but like what Ken Wilber says, you will move up the spiral just by having an understanding of the model, i.e. it's psychoactive in your understanding. Most of my books are digital copies, but that one sits on my desk with a bunch of other paperbacks for further consultation if needed . The Religion of Tomorrow by Ken Wilber was a far more exciting read I thought. I like the way integral theory specifically addresses enlightenment in the Waking Up states and describes the Growing Up structures separately. And I love the idea that re-owning your shadow material in Cleaning Up produces an authentic self that is then the "vehicle" for the Real Self of enlightenment. I hadn't understood the connection between the psychological and spiritual this way before.