Terell Kirby

One finds true meaning in life after realizing that it is meaningless. If life is meaningless, that means you get the glorious opportunity of defining your own meaning. Now how awesome is that?

@Leo Gura have you ever thought about coming up with your own model regarding stages of awakening? You make use of a good metaphor by reference "dials" or "knobs" of consciousness that spin, infinitely, in each direction.

It is possible to want things in life, yet be detached from them. This requires that you see the loss of something as a turning of the page...a next chapter so to speak. Reality is impermanent, and often loss is simply a clearing of mental, physical and emotional space for something new to enter.

Use the subjectivity to your advantage. Start by identifying the learning lesson, then identify ways to using it towards your spiritual growth. Ultimately, you are attached to your guilt and regret. Maybe because through holding onto it, you remain stagnant in challenging yourself to improve who you are as a person.

It's real if you want it to be.

@Ilan now now...we all know unhealthy food generally taste "better"...relatively speaking. Of course healthy food can be tasty, but the sheer amount of sugar and salt used in unhealthy foods hits the taste buds very different. What does this even have to do with the topic? lol

I think about this all the time lol. Guess us humans have to learn the art of discipline in some kind of way.....*sigh

Thanks for sharing. Sometimes the truth hurts, and in this case..the truth is everyone you know, including yourself, will die one day. We cannot change this. I advise starting a gratitude journal. 30-60 days where you wake up and list 1-5 things you are grateful for, even if it’s just life itself. You are dealing with an attachment issue, this exercise will help you detach a bit, and enjoy life as it is. Best of luck

I had an asshole superior at work who couldn’t get along with our funding department. His social skills sucked, and he needed to leech off someone with keen communication and interpersonal skills. Unfortunately, that person was me. He presented as an opportunity for growth and exposure..but once the goal was reached in expanding funding for the team, he never acknowledged my effort. It was clear I was only a means to meet a self glorifying end. Lesson Learned: When engaging in any partnership, contemplate the level of mutual value add. Also, check the persons reputation amongst peers. If you think a con man will treat you any different than anyone he/she has in the past because you are somehow special, you are greatly mistaken.

Karma for me is the universal laws of cause and effect. Cause and effect is not only material/physical..but also spiritual/metaphysical It is a mistake to label any actions or consequences good or bad..but nonetheless, they apply.

@Late Boomer never to late to chart a new path. I guess would focus on at one thing (at max two) in life that you would like to see actualized by the time your soul moves on. Younger folks can focus on many creative ventures, but the list gets smaller as you get older. Even still, we all have vision of what could be…even in later years.

Why do you need this? The key is realizing that others can’t provide you with things that you can’t provide yourself. Its not a good idea to outsource your well being to others. It opens the door up for folks to take advantage of you..quite easily.

I can relate. As you unpack your own bullshit, you start to see it more clearly in others. This is where you have to get comfortable being alone. The more authentic you are, the more you have less social ties. But don’t be jaded, trust that like minded folks will gravitate towards you over time. The number of connections will be small, but the quality will be well worth the wait.

Though we’re in a dream, it’s infinite. One must realize that he can’t wake up from the matrix, he can only wake up to the matrix. Awakening is not an escape from reality, in fact...it engages you even deeper. You understand the game is never ending. On the opposite side of what you call “death” is birth. Two sides of the same coin. Spiritual goals beyond mere realization of what IS.. is falsehood. If you find yourself wanting what IS to change through spiritual work, you are mistaken. Put your focus on the context of reality, not the content. The distinction is important. Ultimately, proper contextualization is all you need in this journey.

I just find it interesting how Gov. of NY Andrew Cuomo went from a media darling for his handling of Covid to sexual predator in such a short turnaround. He’s no better than Trump on that front. Politics is a dirty game, and we can’t underestimate how much power influences the human psyche and ego. I have a hard time understanding #MeToo deniers, this is toxic masculinity at its finest. We must demand better from our political leaders. Kudos to the women who were courageous to come out. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/08/10/my region/cuomo-resigns

Answer: God is not a belief, God is Truth.

I think this is worth a second video from Leo, with a focus on the concept of free will as it applies to the awakening process. This is a common trap that creates barriers to the realization of God, and empowers the Ego to take credit for successes and failures gained along the spiritual path.

@Leo Gura haha well we’re all God, so no pressure

So true. My hiccup is thinking there’s something off with me wanting to be alone most of the time, but that’s just social conditioning

I’m 30! And yes you’re spot on, most Yellow people tend to be seniors lol. That amount of life experience counts for something...when used the right way of course (I know plenty old folks at the lower stages). Yea the lone wolf aspect is important. Since Yellow is individualist and goes away from the collective Green mindset, I’m wondering how Yellow people would even meet lol. If I had to guess it would be through some academic or creative work.

That’s the plan. I’m majority Green these days, it was quite tough transitioning from Orange, so I can only imagine how difficult it is to find Yellow. But you are totally right, I notice that whatever value systems shape our identity, we manifest those in the form of relationships and social opportunities.

@Leo Gura that’s awesome! Hope you do a better job than Rupert Spira of breaking down non-duality, consciousness and the nature of God to Curt. It was a good podcast but I could tell there were many hiccups and things left unrealized.

Sounds like you may be suffering from depression, which is leading to addiction. First step is doing an honest check to see where your head space is, then seeking resources to tackle whatever that is. Counseling and therapy is extremely helpful. Also, make sure you are taking care of your health. Try to eat and exercise proper, and do away with addys (and all other drugs that are not prescribed), caffeine and cigs. Pay attention to your hygiene (try bathing twice a day). Best of luck mate.

@Someone here limited relative to what exactly? Notice how you are thinking in a dualistic fashion. One -ness alone is the Truth you seek. In actuality, everything is unlimited..in other words, infinite.

The goal from God’s perspective is to let life be whatever it is. This is the notion of infinite love..it comes without preference. Realizing that everything, including suffering, is a bi-product of infinite love is what frees your souls.