BlessedLion

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.

Absolutely. That kid has 0 hesitation in his voice

Also quite interesting and shocked me was how few people at burning man are actually awake or even have a background knowledge of deeper spiritual truths. They’re more about the art I guess

Hi Guys, I've started a YT channel and would like to put time into studying the best practices to grow it. I really just want to make it high quality and powerful. Does anyone know any good resources specifically for YouTube? Books, podcasts, channels, etc. I don't want to sell out and do a bunch of cringe, click-bait, cheesy shit. But i want to know what works in a high quality way. Cheers

So my best friend from college is getting married and I was invited to the wedding. I have many great memories with this guy, and we were like pb & j during our college days, we even lived together for 3 years. That was about 10 years ago. I'm noticing i'm a bit anxious or nervous about going to the wedding, it may sound selfish but I don't want to disrupt the flow of my meditative lifestyle and i notice that even when i am meditating my mind is worrying about this wedding and having to show up as the new version of myself. The thing is I have changed a lot since then and those people are associated with a darker period of my life. At the same time, I love this guy, and we had a deep friendship, we barely speak now, but it's still all love, we just have very different lives. I'm also going to be in Mexico the next 3 months for a Yoga Teacher Training and I'm unsure if it will be during that time, if it is, it would be a huge hassle and disruption of flow to try and attend mid-training. Any advice? Thanks

I've heard that's a good one, watched some videos on it but haven't gone deep yet. Thank you for helpful feedback with actual substance. Have you find it to be powerful?

@NoSelfSelf @Princess Arabia Feels like a pretty judgmental and superior attitude you're both taking. I'm sure everything just flows perfectly in your practices and you never hit a patch of resistance. I think starting any practice from scratch, even meditation, has it's points of resistance. When I started meditating, it was difficult, now it's the best part of my day. So maybe chill out a bit and provide input that is actually valuable rather than just criticism, baseless assumptions, insulting me and pumping up your own egos. It's clearly something I want to do and am interested in, just having difficulty with, hence why I am asking if anyone has tips or ways it works best for them. Maybe this is the wrong place to be vulnerable and ask for help.

Yeah, but i'm so bad at doing this. It's like the biggest thing i avoid, journaling and shadow work

This is why i stay away from psychedelics. I don't think are a viable path for the long term. Maybe once or twice a year, but i find everyday waking reality more fulfilling and enjoyable and psychedelics always throw me off course

Sure, call it a realization then, you're realizing what is already the case on deeper and deeper levels. Then you go back to monkey mind, then have an opening of what's already the case and on and on

Fuck the haters or what people say, Ken Wilber is a beast and IMO he's the GOAT

^ No Boundary ❤️

I’ve had plenty of awakenings without psychedelics and they are much more clean and stable. They are more grounded in reality, rather than overwhelming and dream like. True awakening is extremely subtle

Totally agree brother. I don’t think the quote is necessarily denying that certain places have stronger energy, more nourishment and flow. I know what you mean. I’m going to the mountains for a 10 day retreat in a week and the amount of stillness I feel there is hard to get in a city. I think the one thing that does stay however, no matter the location is the expansive feeling of being in infinity and everything I’m experiencing unfolding and existing within “Me” There is a temptation to just live off grid and meditate though. Super blissful

Spotify has a ton of audiobooks out. I would go ham on those. Great opportunity.

I'd have to sit down with you and speak for a few hours. So much to say. If i can say one thing "Study, meditate, and explore safely. Follow your intuition and feelings, don't let anyone program to do things that aren't aligned with you unique personality."

Also, if it helps at all, the mountain top God is the same as the city God. The Truth (as i'm sure you know) is that it is already True, its already the case. Full Enlightenment and Non Dual realization is the case whether your in a temple in Japan or a strip club in Houston. With that mentality you can remove the dogma of needing to become an aestetic and just constantly work on your consciousness at all times. If you need to do a retreat for a bit to really focus, you do that. If you want to deepen your practice in a city and see if you can your self-awareness, go party in Rio. It's a win win. "How many times must you go to the mountain before you no longer need to go the mountains" -Zen Proverb