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It's not so much a phase as it is a journey. You might want to learn about the differences between nihilism, absurdism, and existentialism. As you navigate through life with a certain level of insight, your perspective will change to suit one or more of the above descriptors. Meaningless isn't a bad thing unless you are attached to life or things being one way or another. Otherwise, meaningless will eat you alive, destroy your soul. It can get nasty. You are asking the right questions. The happiness I described above is the only way out of the existential rut. Life has no meaning. Meaning is subjective. One's interpretation of meaning is dependent on getting what you want or things going your way. No such luck mister. People get hit by semi-trucks, die in fires, lose their kids, their job, etc. Shit happens. As you alluded to, you just roll with the punches. But you NEED a spiritual practice that prevents you from getting sucked too deeply into the drama of life. And this will certainly happen. Over and over and over. The practice is navigating this cycle and becoming more skillful at doing so. Good luck!

Yes But this type of happiness is different. This is where the term "happiness" becomes murky. I would describe this more like contented enjoyment, or contented joy. You don't experience it for any other reason except that the mind is calm and tranquil and fear, sadness, anger, fatigue, etc are not present. All of those conditions must be met. An other way to describe it is that it feels pleasant to let attention rest in the body. It is a meditative happiness. There is no need to be anywhere else. I would also like to point out that one is not likely to experience this if their needs are not met: social, financial, emotional, food, water, shelter, etc. One in survival mode cannot get there. Depression, stress, and anxiety are major hindrances. Lastly, you said, "Explain it to me.. Maybe then I will change my mind" It cannot be explained, but when you begin to touch on this state of mind again and again you will KNOW.

Ok, i have a few questions here... Is awakening through psychedelics the same as awakening through meditation? Is the effect the same? Also, does awakening through psychedelics make it easier to access the awakened state easier through meditation? If so, why do you think that is on a very precise, technical level? Does awakening the natty way become easier for those that use psychedelics? For some reason I feel compelled to ask this question, based on this quote by Nisargadatta Maharaj : “Wisdom is knowing I am nothing, Love is knowing I am everything, and between the two my life moves.” What does he mean by that? Is the experience of being everything and being nothing a reference to different types (or depths) of awakenings?

Jiu-jitsu is actually pretty fucking cool. And don't knock butthole sunbathing until you try it ya close-minded prick

Ok, so, basically I see a few different different threads but I don't know how they are all tied together or how they can all coexist. 1. Trump and his jerk mates have deep, long lasting ties with the Kremlin. Russia infiltrated the US government some time ago and has been manipulating us to cannibalise ourselves with the goal of bringing down the west and expanding their territories. They've made deals behind closed doors but I'm not exactly sure what Trump and the US gets out of it besides getting a share of Ukraine's minerals. Maybe Trump was blackmailed, I'm not sure. 2. Project 2025, we all know about that, no big secret here. 3. Network states. This is some scary shit. These fuckers just want to burn it all down and erect virtual but sovereign nations. Basically, societies that operate like tech startups. The primary industries include AI, defense technology, cybersecurity, and other tech shit. These would be cryptocurrency-based societies. Backers include Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, and other tech billionaires. Network states have been spoken about and written about openly. There are books, interviews, videos, etc. I do not know why this isn't getting more attention and I've yet to hear anyone in the current administration even mention it. Someone on this forum posted this link which led me to look into it a little further: https://www.vcinfodocs.com/ Other resources: https://www.amazon.com/Network-State-How-Start-Country-ebook/dp/B09VPKZR3G Thoughts?

It's been a while since I've seen anything from Wilbur. I wonder what he's saying right now. Not interested enough to watch hours of his videos, but still curious.

Yeah, but that's what all the cool kids are doing these days. This was two months ago. I wonder if they still think the administration is trying to "bring back family values" I hope they're at least now like, "Oh fuck, they're trying to burn it all down." Or maybe their spiral cult sees this as part of the unfolding of perfection. A lot of stroking of each other's nuts in this video. Really though, they need to learn more about fascism and corruption. They don't seem to see it. They see orange vs green. They took the "war on wokeism" bait. If I hear one of them say, "It'll be interesting to see what happens when..." one more time, I'm gonna chop off one of my own nuts. I don't think it'll be that interesting to see people starve and die due the oligarch's fascination with destruction.

After watching that video I don't think we're going to see much in the way of actual political positions. They just made integral into an ideology and want to flaunt the egos they think they've transcended.

Jesus Christ that video is annoying. Just a big intellectual circle jerk. These guys are enlightened as fuck alright.

All is well and good until your wife gets deported for having brown skin.

Does it matter what kind of syringe you use for plugging? What do you guys recommend?

You're making my point here. If you have a fear of psychedelics, then you have to face that shit. If you have a fear of consciousness, then you have to face that shit. I am well aware of this fear of psychs. I have had terrifying trips. I had my first taste of MALT recently and I sat in a chair for the first 30 minutes scared out of my mind. I would say that psychedelics are about dealing with whatever comes up. Including fear. And yes, that surrender is the name of the game. I do feel like there's a disconnect though. Here's an example of what I'm saying... Tripping balls in your mom's basement when you're afraid of public speaking at a coliseum is not facing your fears of speaking at a coliseum. You might have insight into your fear. It might help a bit. But thinking that a trip is going to eliminate your fear of speaking in front of 1000s of people is wishful thinking. I don't disagree with this at all.

The other thing I'll add, is that sometimes insight is enough to make permanent change. For very deep fears though, that shit takes time.

I second this. This is exactly what I was saying. Integration means facing the fears you were made aware of during your trip. If you have social fears, then, tada! Time to make some friends, join some groups, talk to people, go on dates, etc. Psychedelics do not take those fears from you on their own. Think of psychedelics just making you aware of your "stuff". It's up to you to work through it. Integration also means getting off your bum and doing the things that your heart desires. Most people do not pursue the things they actually want. Most aren't aware of what's holding them back, usually some form of belief or fear or just laziness in general. Again, psychedelics just offers insight into these mechanics and offers clarity into one's true desires. Often times people don't know what they actually want. If one is conflicted (incompatible desires), psychedelics can offer insight into which is more valuable. Other times people just need to get out there, experiment, and figure out what they like and want. It's up to us to learn about our place in life, what makes it worth living, etc. Life experience is what's called for, not psychedelics (although, nothing wrong with indulging or experimenting with them). I am pro psychedelics. I've been using them for a LONG time and still do. At this stage in my journey, though, I am very aware of their limitations. There is no substitute for life.

That is scary for Europe. Damn.