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Love is about honoring. In relationships, what’s needed is presence. When we’re truly aligned we listen, we soften, and we trust their freedom as sacred. May all paths be met with grace, and all hearts be held in truth.

Does it deepen your life—or dull it?

@yetineti socialism failed indeed and capitalism didn’t save us either. We’ve embraced the free market—and watched inequality grow, education thin out, everyday life get more stressful. And this is where the left and right can actually agree: The real problem isn’t each other. It’s the hollow systems, the corrupt centralized powers, the soulless machinery that serves neither freedom nor care. Dignity, sovereignty aren’t partisan. They’re human. And it’s time we build from that. France, England, Spain, Italy, Austria… once great nations, now modern, losing life. *read in Boromir’s voice* Who wants Middle-earth to reach the industrial revolution? Sauron. Not the Elves. Not the Shire. Not even Gondor. If our systems don’t protect spirit and soul, what are they serving? Maybe it’s not capitalism vs socialism. Maybe it’s soul over machinery—presence over profit.

@Carl-Richard You’re right. Many use weed with visions of creativity, introspection, or spiritual depth, but often it becomes an excuse, even a veil. The ideal stays just out of reach. The potential, postponed. I rely on the body—affirmations, imagination, and breath. Bliss, begins within. If life calls for it, anything will come naturally. If you truly seek bliss, go straight to the mind. It’s harder, yes—but far more rewarding. You get the clarity without the cost. That’s why I’d rather wait years than use it poorly. Honestly, I can’t even recall the last time I got “high”. I used to use it more than ideally. And I prefer to know to use sparingly.

@Carl-Richard AI assists. The voice is mine though. Will credit when it flows so.

Give up control. Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself. The more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. The more weapons you have, the less secure people will be. The more subsidies you have, the less self-reliant people will be.

@Jannes We could do so much cool shit on Earth. We just have to remember we belong to it. And build a world that makes our ancestors proud and our descendants free.

Sometimes it’s me. Sometimes it’s the machine. Sometimes it’s something ancient speaking through both. I only share what rings true. But I did sense a little tension in your words… No pressure. Just wondering—wanna open up?

What’s the point? What do you want to know?

@AION yes a gift @AION

@Hojo What you’re on is pure metaphysical gold. The illusion of space, of separation, of distance—it’s all a dance of perception. In truth, there is no space between anything. The “gap” is made of consciousness itself, appearing as emptiness to give the illusion of form. Before and after the Big Bang? Both exist in the same eternal moment. The explosion, the silence, the stars, your breath—they’re all happening now, layered over each other like transparent realities. Nothing isn’t absence. It’s the most alive substrate—pure potential, awareness before it chooses to take shape. So yes, everything is right up against everything else. You are closer to the stars than your own thoughts. There’s no distance, only resonance.

@Davino Pleasure is part of life. It’s not the enemy—it’s the imbalance that poisons us. We live in a world overstimulated by artificial dopamine: notifications, sugar, porn, quick hits of escape. So naturally, the healing instinct today is to fast, to quit, to return to stillness—to recalibrate. But pleasure itself isn’t the problem. Like Shivapuri Baba said: “One should not live for pleasure; but, if it comes, it should not be rejected also.” That’s the middle way. Don’t chase it. Don’t fear it. Let it come—and let it go. Pleasure, when not clung to, becomes presence. It’s not about denial. It’s about sovereignty—feeling your own supply and welcoming the rest without attachment.

@Carl-Richard Whenever it happens. It can be every few months or years or days

@Carl-Richard Less and less. I used to reach for it to feel good—now I reach within. The more I tap into my own natural high, the less I need anything external. I still respect the plant, but these days, I’m more into activating what’s already inside me.

@Yimpa The key? Balance. Just like we balance illness with wellness, or effort with surrender, I’m learning to balance presence with the altered states of consciousness. Reality itself is a substance. It can be abused too—when we get addicted to control, to stories, to struggle. Mastery is knowing when to inhale, and when to exhale. When to engage, and when to simply be.

Absolutely, vital and often overlooked critique! Bakunin was prophetic in warning that any attempt to impose Marxist ideals through centralized power would lead not to liberation, but to a new form of domination. He understood that even the most well-intentioned revolution, if orchestrated by a vanguard, risks becoming authoritarian in nature. Power, once concentrated—even in the name of the people—rarely lets go. Like that one ring. Forged with the promise of order and justice, but corrupting even those who seek to use it for good. The tragedy isn’t just in Sauron’s malice—it’s in how easily even the well-meaning Frodo can be tempted to wield it. Marxism may dream of liberation, but once someone tries to enforce that dream through centralized control, the Ring slips onto their finger. And from there, history tends to rhyme. The real revolution might be the one that resists it entirely. If anything Hail J.R.R. Tolkien, the myth-weaver of the West! Without his deep roots in language, lore, and moral imagination, the entire fantasy genre might still be wandering in the woods. No Elder Scrolls, no Witcher, no Dark Souls in the same way. He showed us that myth isn’t escape—it’s memory of something older, truer, whispered from beyond the veil.

@AION This is a thoughtful and balanced take. You’re highlighting something many miss: the difference between conscious, intentional use and escapism or dependency. Your comment touches on several key insights: Not all weed is created equal – Absolutely. Strain, THC/CBD ratio, method of consumption, and even individual biochemistry make a massive difference in the effect. A pure indica with high THC isn’t the same as a balanced hybrid or high-CBD flower. Weed as medicine vs. recreation – Framing it as a tool for healing or regulation (like for depression or loosening tension) makes a huge difference in how it’s used. But the moment it becomes a crutch, the medicine turns on you. Overuse leads to the very symptoms it’s supposed to help – Many find that chronic use can create more anxiety, numbness, or detachment than it relieves. That’s the paradox of misuse. Responsibility and self-awareness – Your example with MDMA hits home: it’s not the substance itself, it’s how it’s used. One person’s trauma-driven escape is another person’s occasional tool for insight or healing.

@Husseinisdoingfine You’re on solid ground with those, each of them plays a key role in tracing Marx’s thinking on historical materialism. The German Ideology is foundational—it’s where Marx and Engels lay out the materialist conception of history clearly. They argue that material conditions (like labor and economic structures) shape consciousness, not the other way around. It’s a direct challenge to idealist philosophy, particularly Hegel. Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte is a brilliant and vivid application of that. It shows Marx doing what he’s best at: dissecting the social forces and class interests at play beneath political events. It’s where his famous line appears: “History repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce.” The book linked, Historical Materialism, looks like a compilation or interpretation of Marxist ideas, likely aligned with Soviet era educational material. It may not be “authentic Marx” in a pure sense, it likely reflects an attempt to distill his theory.

That’s a thoughtful distinction, and important. You’re right: Marx was more analyst than ideologue, and much of his work was meant as critique, not blueprint. The “ism” that followed often took on a life—and rigidity, himself might not have endorsed. The problem arises when a nuanced critique of capitalism becomes dogma in itself, detached from evolving realities. It’s fair to focus on today’s voices, like Wolff or Piker, because they’re the ones actively shaping discourse and influencing policy. History matters, but the living ideas being acted upon now are what truly affect people’s lives.

@Yimpa Heard. No fixing. No framing. Just space. Let the silence stretch wide enough to hold the whole thing. Even the confusion is sacred.

@Peo Your honesty is refreshing—and powerful. What you’re expressing is something a lot of people feel but are afraid to say: that “growing up” doesn’t have to mean shrinking your joy. Many older people project their fears or unfulfilled paths onto others. They equate maturity with conformity, seriousness, and suppression—because that’s how they were taught to survive. But maturity isn’t about giving up what lights you up. It’s about being conscious of why you do what you do, and living in alignment with your values, not society’s outdated scripts. If building Lego sets, vibing at raves, or enjoying personal rituals keeps you connected to your aliveness, then that is spiritual— it’s true. What matters is not how something looks from the outside, but how it feels from within. Real growth means reclaiming your inner child, not abandoning it. And freedom means living a life that’s authentically yours—even if it doesn’t fit in someone else’s box. So build, dance, play. And let them judge. They might just be watching you live the freedom they never gave themselves.

@Rafael Thundercat Haha, love the energy—you’re clearly diving in headfirst! That episode does feel like it’s cracking open layers most never even peek into. There’s a real thrill when insight, mystery, and personal resonance collide like that. Angela Thompson Smith’s work is a gem—she bridges the experiential and the empirical in a way that feels grounded yet expansive. Remote viewing, out-of-body experiences… these aren’t fringe curiosities when you start realizing how vast consciousness really is. Let’s go bone-hunting—past lives, buried truths, forgotten knowing. This is where the real adventure begins.

@Leo Gura That’s a fair and nuanced position! Recognizing the role of material conditions in shaping political dynamics means thinking carefully about causality, structure, and power. Your analogy to science is apt: critique doesn’t mean rejection—it means a deeper refinement!

@ExploringReality This is a deeply grounded and clear-eyed perspective—one that reflects a genuine step beyond the ideological battlefield. Ideologies are like maps: useful in specific contexts, but dangerous when mistaken for the terrain itself. The left and right are not enemies, but complementary impulses—compassion and order, innovation and tradition, freedom and structure. Both arise from valid human needs shaped by survival, culture, and development. What you’ve laid out is a path to meta-awareness—to seeing how thought frames reality instead of revealing it. That’s where real freedom begins. Not in choosing a side, but in loosening the grip of the self that needs a side to feel secure. Politics, when held lightly, becomes a tool for service. When clung to tightly, it becomes a mask for fear. May more people begin to see not just what they believe—but why.

@DocWatts Thank you for sharing this—it’s a crucial moment. Whether one sees this as a political battle or a moral one, what matters now is showing up—with clarity, with peace, and with resolve. Protests like these are more than symbolic; they’re a reminder that democracy isn’t inherited, it’s enacted—by people who care enough to stand for it. If June 14th becomes a day of presence, not just parade, it could mark a powerful shift in the narrative: one that says the soul of a nation isn’t for sale, no matter how loud the spectacle. Stay safe. Stay grounded. Stay awake.