VincentArogya

I am also certain that I am not completely awake. Because when I was reading what you said, I could see all the resistance building up within me. I need a lot of work to do.

Thank you.

Thank you for the motivation. I appreciate it.

I do love him and I understand that he doesn't understand me when I talk about all of us being one, there being just one Being. But, I have been noticing in myself that whenever I hold a conversation with anyone, I eventually lead the conversation to the topic of awakening. Most people don't resonate with it. Also, I understand why I do that. There's so much work to be done.

Well, in that regard, yes there is "time" for everything. Time for being awestruck and time for being clear cut and cold. I am not surprised.

Living an ego-dominant life was all about knowing what others know, what the "wise" know, what science knows, and etc so that I can use it to gain something for myself - more money, more sex, a better career, big status in society and so on. Up until awakening, this was normal and this seemed as the only true way that a human being can grow. It was imprinted into the mind and anyone who challenged it was demonized. With awakening, yes, the distance between the True Self and the illusory self occurs but the real work begins here. This distance allows us to objectively look at the ego and deconstruct all its conditioning. Awakened individuals know that "We are all One" and this insight can be applied to deconstruct the conditions of the ego. Actually, now it is time to seek help. Now, it's time to listen to enlightened masters so that we can actually listen without any egotistic barriers. This pure listening itself deconstructs the ego. PS- The wise stay silent because the wise know that the wise know; The wise also stay quiet because the unwise don't want to know. Ego is unwise. Ego is illusion. Ego is ignorant. When all illusions are cleared up, ignorance is cleared up and wisdom steps forth.

Peace be with you brother.

How do you know that I had to take substance to awaken?

There is a saying in Zen, I have a modified version for you: Before Satori: Human Being After Satori: God Mastering Satori: Human Being

That's absolutely perfect!

Infinite love to you!

Towards the end of the video where Leo talked about becoming a Zen Devil, he mentioned about having compassion for everyone else because they might never get enlightened. I broke down and cried because all this while in the past eight months since my minor awakening, I have been trying to help people see what I see. But, I actually forgot that I had nothing to do with the awakening and it was just grace. Leo, if you're reading this. You have my infinite gratitude. Peace be with you.

Why continue life when life can become heaven?

Whatever works for you.

A few days ago, I posted a question asking help to wrap my head around nothingness. Many of you gave your own insights and perspectives. Today, I was helping one of my friends to understand oneness and the epiphany hit me like a brick wall that infinity is indeed nothingness. Nothingness is so vast and boundless that it can contain Infinity, so to speak. PS- It is funny how the mental mind constantly tries to find logical explanation and fails. Sometimes this tiring is needed so that the untiring can illuminate.

Also, words are just like sign posts on the road. The maximum that words can do is point you towards something and you have to use words and teachers to discover God for yourself. Just like the word Apple is not an Apple, any definition or imagination of God is not God.

It shouldn't be explainable by words. Everything you can say about it, it is not that. Although deep down you will be 100% certain that it is God. All mental, semantic and scientific constructions is not God.

It does in concepts.

Something I really enjoyed listening to.

For those who are facing ego backlashes and mind trying to take credit for enlightenment experiences.

Peace!

Thank you!

The funny thing about this work is that the real work begin after knowing who you are. I don't know about fellow brothers and sisters on this journey but for me the work has taken a new form. First it was finding out what is enlightenment and then finding out the True Self and now the work is to remain as the True Self as much as possible while living as limited being. So, my work has transitioned from meditating for some purpose to be Love at all time. To be meditation. To be conscious. I really enjoy talking about it tho and the more I talk, the more I see myself being deluded.... hahaha.