Danioover9000

How's authority understood?

Good question! I'll answer in multiple ways. In order to differentiate between deferring to authority and verifying ourselves requires understanding two axioms: 'direct experience is true' and 'all teachings and external sources are false'. On top of that, you'll need concentration, open-mindidness, and an intrinsic curiousity for whatever truth comes out of it. On top of that, you'll need to also be careful. I've noticed after the depression, anger and confusion I experienced, 4 years ago, with self inquiry I noticed there were parts of me here and there and then they're gone. Then the voice came on and off and sort of Consoled and criticized me through the aftermath. That's ego part talking to I. I discontinued the practice because it was too much, at that time my life situations were not good and I felt some anger and laziness. I ignored my intuition to not watch Leo's video on the shocking truth of enlightenment and to do self inquiry(I think it's called.) and the decision to watch and engage the practice bit my ass.. fast forward to today, after watching Leo's authority video and contemplating it I had a minor mental thing pop up: not just all external sources and teachings, but the internal reflections of these teachings as well. Which means if you're not careful, you could give authority to yourself, or a part of you you are centered-yet-elsewhere-in-darkness, you know what I mean? So, how does this compare to 'direct experience is true'? Well, it doesn't! Any experience right now is different from the mind. Whatever is is true, but mind simultaneously adds on to it ideas, making it untrue. This answers, to an extent, your question about differentiation between other external authority to self verified authority. If it is not verified through being, but through the process of raw senses, mental interpretation, rationalization of this information and assigning a ego part to associate this information with. That's false authority right there. But! what if I done what Leo did, experienced enlightenment and taken psychedelics and became GOD and Infinity? Isn't that thing worth putting authority to? Careful! If you actually Experienced it, it actually is you putting authority to you as Absolute and no other, not to the you right now sitting having a lifetime of stories. Only as you're experiencing the absolute, you don't have to put authority anything but itself. However, if you come down to the you right now, that's fake authority right there! Don't forget, you unconsciously split, merge, fragment different selves to associate any memory and experience to, including experiencing god, such that it feels like god is talking through you, but it's actually the devil talking! Including the you that's asking about differentiation between outside authority and self verified authority is the devil talking right now! I hope I answered your questions there. It really is tricky.

OMG it's you again! Where did you come from? So, did you really read carefully my previous post?

Anyone with relationship advice? I sometimes struggle with relationships especially with women.

Ok, what is the model? Why do you think it's sexuality?

I'm in my mid 20s. I'm new to dating and I don't have many friends at all. I'm still a virgin. Whenever, even the idea, of dating comes up I felt a deep fear and insecurity to approach women. I think this stemmed from my previous education chapter where I was bullied by several boys and a few girls. Any advice on dating and dealing with my fears is much appreciated!

Does anyone here know why sexuality exists at all?

I'm thinking more forward into the future. If I get a girlfriend, how do I maintain the relationship? Any advice on maintaining relationships is great.

I've curious as to how to close hard. I mean to close hard enough that she would give a clear yes or no to sex but to not go overboard with it. Any advice on what I should say and how intense the closing should be?

Hi, I'm danio, and I'm in my 20's. I've got issues in my previous education chapter around boys and a few girls in regards to bullying between middle to high school. Whenever I'm in a social setting and I see women I could approach the fear and insecurity peaks the most. Even the idea of dating triggers this fear. It's sometimes creeps up in social situations unrelated to dating. Any advice on this is appreciated.

Good god! You still believe in genetics and hypergamy? I thought somebody posted to you in the dating sub forum videos that completely contradicted your belief. I thought you'd make it out of victim mindset. I believed in you...?

Also, does sexuality have anything to do with pornography? I've found that pornography is quite diverse with different flavors of sexuality.

For example, I struggle with both starting a conversation and deepening the conversation with a friend. Is there any advice on this issue?

If there's any books about dating, could you recommend some please?

If anyone knows how to do text game then I'm interested in hearing some advice on it. Thanks!

I've got a date next week! I already got some places in mind. Do I scout other locations just in case?

I'm curious, but what do you value in dating?

If anyone reading this has experience with dating, mind telling me what that's like? Thanks alot!

I just saw a thread about the NoFap movement. Does that help with dating? Any advice and clarification is welcome.

I like to keep my options open. Any advice on using my phone or the internet for dating is much appreciated. Thanks alot!

A heart-warming compliment? That's what I did try in high school, and the female bully turned that into a humiliating experience. Is there a more safer way to compliment? I really don't want my first date to turn into a heart attack session. Thanks for the input! For me, day game is a bit challenging, but also night game is a bit more inconvenient in my local area. To me, night game sounds like a better option because of the social situation, but I don't mind trying day game. Honestly, the alcohol does help me calm down lol?.

I've just noticed I feel needy around some women despite how fearful I get. Any tips on overcoming neediness I appreciated.

Thanks man! Any advice on how to compliment a woman? Also, do I focus on day game more or night game more? Thanks!

Also, any tips on socializing is helpful. I plan onaybe dating through social circles.

Oh, by approach you mean cold approach? And how do I get better at cold approach? Do you have any tips on this? Thanks again!