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The barrier for modern, conventional science that dismisses the spiritual and mystical elements of consciousness. Not all forms of science have the same hidden assumptions that modern, materialistic science has. Science with a capital S encompasses spirituality and questions all assumptions such that it seeks pure understanding, which means to be completely without bias. This is the kind of science we want modern, conventional science to evolve to; otherwise, humanity will never progress/develop beyond stage orange. If Consciousness cannot know itself, then complete awakening/omniscience must be an illusion assuming the base layer consciousness cannot know itself. But I guess that is the issue that reality is faced with -- Existence/Consciousness is prior to knowing. This means that knowledge of anything is an illusion because existence precedes knowledge. I think I get you now.

I see a common issue then with Actualized.org and its followers of not being specific in their critique and generalizing their critiques. If you want to criticize how humans today do science, then state that your critique is that conventional, modern, materialistic science cannot do _____ or fails at ______. If we state that science cannot do or fails at _____, then we are stunting what science can do and evolve to. We want modern science to evolve to become as holistic as possible. It seems that critiques about science assume that there is only a certain way science can be done. But that is exactly what we don’t want if we truly want to understand all of reality. We must view things holistically and make it clear about what we are really critiquing. That is just my thoughts anyways.

Then what is Spirituality? Isn’t Spirituality after all, the science of consciousness/awakening? Science means “to know and understand” and there are many forms and ways of doing science. The Scientific Method is only one narrow way to investigate reality and yes, the method is limited. But that method is only one narrow domain within science and does not encompass the whole of science. That is like saying that there is only one way of doing spirituality, using The Spiritual Method of astrology. Anything that isn’t in the paradigm of astrology is bs. But that doesn’t mean spirituality is bs or flawed, but rather it is the method itself and the way it is practiced by the individual or group. Start to see that the duality between spirituality and science doesn’t exist. Doing meditation and psychedelics is a science of consciousness because there is no difference between science and spirituality/philosophy. Science = spirituality! Also consider: If it is impossible for consciousness to understand itself, since there is nothing outside of consciousness to grasp it with, then what is awakening really? Wouldn’t that mean awakening is but a dream within consciousness? If there is nothing but the Dream/Consciousness, then what are you really awakening from and into? Another dream. I talk about this more in my other post called Awakening is a Dream.

The question we overlooked is what it really means to say _______ exists. Everything that you say exists is something that is perceived or imagined within consciousness. A book exists as perceptions. If you couldn’t perceive a book or color, how would that be any different than them not existing?

Thanks for your time. I respect your answers even though I may not entirely see the same way. Wishing you the best!

Contemplation = Observation + Analysis You can have observation without analysis, but you cannot have analysis without observation. Can you have true analysis without thought?

It adds another layer to The Dream Doubt. How can we trust our own thoughts and memories if The Dream Demon swapped them with someone else? What does that say about any awakenings you think you may have?

How so? I'd like to see what he has composed for us. Give it here please! Sounds right to me.

Anyone else gonna answer? Contemplation is more important than psychedelics and meditation!

You are Me. I am The Self. Total knowledge of The Self is impossible. Truth-realization cannot be given. Who is in possession? Who would it be given to? You are not awake! You can't fool me.

Nobody on here (myself included) knows what they are talking about. No one on here (myself included) is awake or Truth-realized. Buddhism is NOT Awakening. Cessation is NOT Awakening. Meditation is NOT Awakening Psychedelics are NOT Awakening. Mystical Experiences are NOT Awakening. Hallucination is NOT Awakening. Reading a spiritual book is NOT Awakening Nothingness is NOT Awakening. Any blissful feeling you have is NOT Awakening Spiritual Enlightenment is NOT Awakening. And finally, Leo or Actualized.org is NOT Awakening. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Awakening IS Truth-Realization Truth-Realization = Complete Understanding of Reality

Infinite dimension of empty consciousness! Which I guess Consciousness is neither something nor nothing. Consciousness isn’t an object and it isn’t nonexistent. What are you really pointing to then? Nothing or something? In my experience, the only Nothing you can point to is yourself. Where you think your eyes, brain, and head are, there is nothing, but there is also everything. You really are pointing at everything which includes the nothingness behind your eyes. Consciousness is Everything!

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That's what I thought. But nonexistence does NOT exist. To speak of nothing is to speak of something, which is a contradiction. If nonexistence exists, then it would be something in existence and would NOT be nonexistence! That is one of the reasons why death is an illusion. Something that does NOT exist cannot exist. But even the concept of something to NOT exist is an idea within existence. You see the problem? It is like saying that somethingness is nonexistent.

Wondering what contemplation really is, is a form of contemplation. Although you can contemplate your goals and values and what you think about a certain issue, contemplation isn't just limited to that. It is about using the intellect to derive truth of the matter by evaluation and by eliminating all that is false, until the only Truth remains. A simple definition of contemplation is the process of deeply thinking about something to derive the truth of the matter through direct consciousness. Another definition is using the intellect to eliminate all that is false! Yes, contemplation is the act and process of thinking things through thoroughly to get at the truth of the matter. Curiosity, honesty, critical-thinking, and a desire for truth are what is needed to contemplate effectively. I would suggest you read The Book of Not Knowing by Peter Ralston or watch Leo's videos on Contemplation, or watch my videos on Contemplation, but no amount of watching videos and reading books on Contemplation will get you any closer to Contemplation. At some point, the books become a distraction from you doing the practice. You have to sit alone in nature with a journal and think deeply. Contemplation is deep thinking and truthful evaluation. You might wonder, where do I start? Start with trying to write down The Truth. That's it. That is the only question, "What is true?" Start by doubting everything you think you know. Try to get at something you do know beyond measure of doubt. See what you discover. Start with these questions: "What do I really know for certain?", "What is True?", "Who am I?", and "What do I really want?" Write your answers down so you can see your bullshit and then keep going until you have murdered The Buddha. Good luck!

Any reaction to any stage of development shows that you have not developed, transcended, nor understood that stage. Reality is a mirror, and you are hurting yourself.

Wow! That was beautiful and extremely profound! You have a gift and found your purpose and niche. Congrats! Consider doing a longer documentary and interviewing a diversity of individuals for future films. I think YouTube could be a good place to start. You might want to send clips of your films to production companies. Best of luck!

Consider that the majority of humans aren’t ready to “decrease their ego.” Even most “spiritual” people aren’t even ready. Your survival needs have to be met before the needs for self-actualization and self-transcendence can be met. To transcend the ego, you first need to develop a healthy and strong ego. Spirituality is easily used as a “bypass” from working on egoic needs. Skipping these steps to developing a healthy ego first is a mistake/trap. Becoming egoless right now in your life won’t improve your life as you think it might. Consider that. Good luck!

Leo is behind your imaginary eyes looking out.

Who is it that has awakened? Who is it that wants to share the “awakening?” Why does it want to share? The it I am referring to is ego. The ego cannot awaken because it doesn’t exist. But even so, as long as you are sucking air, the ego and maya will be always with you.

You all missed the entire point of the video. It isn’t about the T-word at all. That is Patrick’s word that he never uses. The whole point is to change your self-limiting language and stories to empower yourself to success. Your language has everything to do with how you think, feel, and act. So think about what limiting words you allow yourself to say and believe. Changing your situation and improving your life will be stunted as long as you continue using the same language and still believe that “I am _____.” Fill in your word. Mine is lazy, depressed, anxious, tired, etc. I am making a new goal to never identity myself with negative emotions. Now, if I am really tired or lazy, etc., then I will admit “I feel tired/lazy.” But I will always followup and use the affirmation that “I am resourceful, disciplined, and dedicated to my life purpose. I am going to find a way to get through this. I will not let how I feel right now to stop me from what I want to do because I am a Badass Motherfucker!!” Imagine if you could have that dialogue with yourself instead of the bullshit of saying “I am depressed. There is nothing I can do. It is all helpless.” If you use that language-talk, you will believe that about you and you will always look for evidence that supports your belief and deny everything else contrary. Think about the big picture lesson here! Y’all got lost in the weeds there for a minute. Notice your mind doing that and contemplate how your current mindsets prevent you from learning from this source in particular. It seems like the main reason is degrees of closed-mindedness and lack of objective thinking. If you think objectively and have openmindedness, you can learn and understand all perspectives. Hope that helped you all see the forest. But of course, I would be surprised if this post changes anything about what you think of that video. Much Love, Rocky

This post is going to be very controversial, but I have been called to share my thoughts with ... Myself??? After some time contemplating what a dream really is, I have come to the realization that Awakening itself is a Dream! How did I come to such a conclusion? Well, we first must ask what a dream really is. A dream is consciousness inventing a reality/story through trickery and deception. As such, The Dream Doubt cannot be fully unraveled no matter how awake you are. For instance, I once had a dream (while sleeping at night) where I became lucid and realized that I was in a dream. I then woke up, went up stairs immediately and talked to my mom about it. I shared with her my excitement. But then, I "actually" woke up and realized that my mind imagined me waking up just to keep me in the dream!!!! This one dream I had redefined how I see spirituality, the concept of a dream, and awakening. I was lucid in the dream or so I imagine I was. It makes me wonder whether I was really awake or whether I was just dreaming that I was awake? I had another dream where I my grandpa died (still alive now I am assuming at the time of this writing) and I asked my mom whether this was real and if this was a dream. But of course, my mom (my mind) convinced me that it was real. These dreams really casted a major doubt upon me. I realized that no matter how conscious I think I am, I can never penetrate beyond the dream doubt. No matter how much meditation or psychedelics I do, it will all be a dream! There is no awakening because that is what the dream imagines. The duality between Asleep and Awake collapses as it must. The forum, Leo, Buddhism, psychedelics, meditation, and Awakening are part of the Dream!! This Dream is not going anywhere. But maybe lucidity within this dream is still possible? Or is it just a self-deception to make me think I am awake when I aint? Just because one is lucid within one dream does not mean one is lucid within all dreams. My lucid dream made me realize that when you start to wake up, your mind is going to do everything to keep you asleep. Even the resources/tools you think will wake you up like Leo, this forum, psychedelics, meditation, etc. will be used to keep you asleep. I dreamt that I was lucid in a dream, and it should make one wonder whether true Awakening is even possible and if it is but just another dream within the dream. How can we know anything for certain beyond the fact that Consciousness exists? How can you ever transcend self-deception or unravel The Dream Doubt? I don't think you can because to be dreaming requires self-deception, and there is no awakening without dreaming. I don't think you can never not consider no matter what experiences you may have, that you could be dreaming them all up right now!! Now, let me ask you (or other parts of myself) some questions. Given that reality is a self-deception or dream, how do you know you have awakened when it is possible that you are still inside of dream - a dream that has deceived you into thinking you have awakened when you really haven't? How can you know? How can acquire true understanding when ever tool you use is all part of dream? And please, don't give me any answers like "You will only know when you awaken" because that assumes that you can awaken to something beyond a dream. But how do we know there is anything beyond dreaming, and how can you know if you are awake? By the way, there is nothing wrong with dreaming. Awakening to me means realizing what is Absolutely True. But what is Absolutely True? Consciousness. The end. Alien consciousness is just another dream within Absolute Consciousness. Awakening is a Dream! How does that sit with you (pun intended)? Please let me know what you think. I cannot get past The Dream Doubt. Thanks!

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But... everything is experience. Whoever told you that is most likely not awake. That is like saying that lucid dreaming isn't an experience. Everything is experience/consciousness. Being awake or being asleep is all experience. Final Nirvana/Awakening is a Buddhist's dream. But yet, death is a dream and there is nothing but dreaming. Sleeping is a dream and waking up is a dream. You have to wonder, what is it that I am waking up from and waking up into? Layers and layers of Infinite Consciousness/Dream/Self-Deception!!

No. It isn't one video on YouTube that caused you to end up in your current situation, it is because of Putin's Damn War!! By the way, you were warned many times, by the title of the video and by many warnings in that video that if you are suffering mentally to turn it off. It was deleted for a reason. This isn't what you wanna hear, but in the end, nobody is responsible for how you feel and what you do, but you. You have free will to choice how to act, think, feel, and how to perceive reality. You can act/perceive/think/feel in helpful or unhelpful ways. It is so amazing how many people destroy their lives through clinging to one idea and one philosophy. I think you and many people here give Leo too much authority over truth. Listen or not listen to whoever you want, but the main person you need to listen to is yourself and to think for yourself about what is really true. I wish you all the best. I believe in you. But more importantly, you gotta believe in you. Take a deep breath, meditate, and connect with your inner-wisdom and inner-peace. Let that be your guide to give you all the solutions you need. Solipsism isn't the problem, it is the ego. It is all about how you perceive, act, feel, and think. Keep Going!! Much Love, <3 Rocky