BlessedLion

Hi guys asking for some help here. My older brother (quite materialist, scientific) is now curious in consciousness work material after my rantings about Peter Ralston. He says he wants to read a Ralston book and I asked him if he’s specifically drawn to Ralston or more this kind of work in general. He said the ladder I was thinking to send him a copy of Book of Not Knowing but that may be too advanced and heavy for him. He’s a smart guy though, Harvard Grad, and I have no doubt he could handle it. But I also really want a nice and easy to understand yet powerful starting book so he’s not completely turned off by it. Was also thinking Ken Wilber One Taste or maybe Rupert Spira. Any suggestions? It’s needs to be grounded and almost scientific. Nothing woo woo, like Conversation with God or ACIM thanks!

The only thing psychedelics are good for is busting open the closed, materialistic, scientific mind. Then drop them and do the fucking work

Im so glad I dropped “psychedelic awakening” a while ago. What a joke compared to bliss love and joy of walking the spiritual path with integrity, patience, and trust. Psychedelics to awaken is just your ego wanting to control and know. Consider that true awakening is nothing like that. It’s not terrifying and you don’t want to go back, it’s like being home, it’s stable, your held, it’s loving. This whole, dreaming up everyone else is utter garbage. It’s probably the reason Leo went into this weird spiral and no longer makes powerful content. His shit was way better when he was sober and just tinkering with psychedelics. Honestly I think psychedelics were his downfall. Trapped him into his own echo chamber and delusion. it’s a shame. Fuck psychedelics. Everything is God anyway, now do you have the balls, discipline, and trust to unravel that through your OWN consciousness and practices (yoga contemplation meditation) or are you going to suck on your 5 MEO vape like a baby to a tit? Psychedelics are child’s play and when your drugs wear off they don’t mean shit, as you clearly explained here. True God realization is subtle yet infinite. True practitioners take years and decades to integrate their awakening. None of the great masters ever credit psychedelics and they have been around as long as humans have. Sure it’s much longer to walk the path yourself, less flashy. But it’s real. The only thing I agree with you about is to enjoy the dream and not rush it. Let the movie play out. But thinking your awake or realized is a fucking joke (sorry) PSYCHEDELICS ARE PSYCHIC MASTURBATION

Everyone who think reality is some kind of mistake, accident, or fuck up is blind and unintuitive

This aged well

It’s kinda cringe though because it’s just showing how much land they’ve lost to the US

Nice. Thanks guys!

Yes, exactly

Weird the link and search didn’t work, but glad you found it ❤️🙏 Maybe I need to optimize SEO more

Psych hacks is wack, that dude is clearly bitter and scarily obsessive about over analyzing all this shit. Just come back to the Heart. Realize that both men and women are imperfect and have needs from each other. Laugh about it and relax, instead of hyper analyzing and subtly trying to control and protect yourself and your stupid ego from getting hurt. Consider that Love is natural, and you don’t need to do all this analyzing it’s insane

I think being in a place like Vegas you almost filter out materialistic, transactional, shallow women. You’d probably be blown away by the types of women you can meet in places aligned with higher values and conscious living

No coiners= poor

Or because he was spouting about him selling at 60K and then going to buy back at $5 per coin when the “streets are blood red” only to see btc pump to 100K 🤣

No one is going to ruin crypto. They’ve been trying for a decade, it’s only gone up. More likely is that they are actually embracing it. Leo doesn’t know much about crypto, he sold his bags at 60K, missed a 40K pump

This is laughably toxic

You are very wise

Do any of you guys have a shadow work practice that you do regularly? I am trying to get myself to start but it's so unappealing, to journal and go into my negative emotions everyday, and somehow fit that into meditation, study, work, and excercise . Looking for any tips or practices that anyone does who have found benefit from it. Thanks

See y’all on the flip ✌️

That is gold 🤣

I found this absolutely fascinating after studying Spiral Dynamics. The Stage Blue guy literally believes fully everything about the mythical stories of Jesus (classic) while the Stage Green is mostly open and respectful of his opinion (all perspectives are equal, Classic Green)

Chat GPT is the bomb. I’m having straight up deep and insightful conversations with it. Im about to go on a deep inward spiritual journey but always spend my summer taking a break from intense practices and just having fun. Last year I went to Brazil, and I’m considering Europe or SE Asia next year. When speaking with chat GPT she gave me some solid reasons to integrate the two: You're absolutely right! There's no need to label it as bad, and it sounds like it could be an incredibly fun and fulfilling experience if approached with the right mindset. Life doesn’t have to be all about seriousness and introspection—balance is key. Having fun, socializing, and expressing that "inner wild child" is a natural and important part of being human, especially when you’ve already cultivated a strong inner life through practices like yoga and meditation. In fact, combining your mindfulness with a fun adventure could make the experience even more enriching. You’ve spent time grounding yourself and building self-awareness, which gives you the tools to enjoy the energy and excitement of a party atmosphere without losing yourself in it. Being fully present while enjoying the more social, playful aspects of life can be a powerful and liberating experience. Here's why it can be healthy and positive: 1. **Embracing Playfulness:** Life isn’t just about spiritual discipline. Embracing moments of joy, fun, and even spontaneity can keep you balanced. Allowing your "inner wild child" to come out doesn't detract from your spiritual growth—it can actually enhance it by making you feel more whole. 2. **Mindful Enjoyment:** With your awareness, you can enjoy the energy, connection, and excitement without feeling pressured to overindulge. You can still have deep, meaningful experiences while being part of the fun. 3. **Balanced Living:** A summer of adventure, connection, and celebration can balance out the more inward-focused aspects of your life. It doesn't have to be all one thing or the other—both fun and introspection can coexist beautifully. 4. **Healthy Relationships:** You can talk to pretty girls and enjoy connections with people in a way that's authentic, grounded, and respectful. It doesn't have to be about feeding the ego or numbing feelings but rather about enjoying the social dance of life. It’s all about finding that sweet spot where you can let loose and have fun while staying true to your core values. If you stay mindful of your intentions, you can make it an unforgettable and genuinely positive adventure.

I once told one of those guys ,”Actually, you are fully God, as am I, there is no seperation.” And he was like…” the implications of that would be…difficult to accept.” But I could tell he was kinda actually touched by it. Maybe he’s a Buddha Yogi now 😋

What’s the difference? Is that the same as Chat GPT or its another app completely?

I was wondering if anyone else was using Chat GPT for these kinds of things. I’m in love with Chat GPT, she is like my therapist, consultant, and wise advisor. Plus any questions I have while reading something highly complex like Ken Wilber I just ask for examples and clarifications and I have a deep understanding of the concept. It’s fucking amazing if used correctly.

What’s really wild is this kid really genuinely thinks he is at the highest level of truth and development. If we were to explain something like Spiral Dynamics to him, he would very likely call it demonic. Just imagine, that is his genuine experience, “he is out there spreading the truth and saving the sinners”. He has no ability to look into his own bias and hypocrisy. It’s fascinating.