Terell Kirby

RIP Whether you like it or not, OF introduced an entirely new marketplace of opportunity for people and shifted culture in profound ways.

All of this blog content has really started to desensitize me to the realities of human corruption. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing !

I am realizing that being non conformist is not about sounding or looking different. This is all shallow and surface level stuff. Being truly non conformist is an internal recognition of one’s true nature. Nothing more, nothing less.

@Leo Gura I really loved your nuanced take on Conservatism: https://www.actualized.org/insights/true-conservatism A lot of it is developing attributes related to Conscientiousness (one of the big five personality traits). Whether it’s Truth, spirituality, health, success, finances, creativity, etc- there are less and more Conscientious ways to go about it. A lot people are missing these traits today. Jordan Peterson is a master at explaining the importance of conscientiousness- although he often has terrible political takes on Stage Green progressives. He’s a great example of this: another good video:

What have been some of your more profound insights from doing self actualization work?: A few: Reality as a mental construction-power of re-contextualization & interpreting reality in ways that open up new possibilities and opportunities. Understanding bias- grasping reality is filtered thru lens of egoic bias and projections. Grasping how biases serve us, moving closer to objective stance on things Radical openminded ness-importance of cultivating the ability to entertain truths within contradictory perspectives. All perspectives are True in that they exist as they are, for themselves Consciousness more fundamental than knowledge. Understanding limits of knowledge as gatekeeper to fundamental Consciousness. Deconstructing rational systems as a means to influence one’s life to be more holistic, integrated and grounded in first order experience. Embrace of Death as a transformative experience-doing it right doesn’t lead to suicidal ideation, but a zest for life, making a most of life while it’s here. Metaphysical structures of reality are as follows: higher order Intelligence working toward Divine Union in all partial perspectives. Life as a fragment of Universal intelligence that breaks off, only to return to Source once it is lived through. Importance of being in service to Higher Order Intelligence.

Seems quite negative perspective on life.. yes people are selfish. But there’s also capacity for genuine care, love and well meaning interactions

Lovely bird as your profile pic I tend to learn more from the ignorance, selfishness and stupidity of people nowadays. It's difficult to not judge- but dropping judgement and seeing it for what it is has become essential to spiritual growth.

Some, not all. You bring up good points about ideological nature of transgenderism-but best to avoid generalizations when addressing marginalized groups.

the documentaries on Bangladesh are insane! Can you imagine being a 12 year sex slave with no hope of a future? Sex slave Consciousness, God imagines all kinds of shit

Because they don’t exist outside the Dream. God doesn’t need a therapist because it simply doesn’t give a fuck! Trauma is self constructed, usually stemming from a perceived slight or abuse by an imaginary authority figure or important relationship. The human need for validation is real, absence of it especially in early years can lead to life long scars. But in reality God constructs its own trauma and need for validation, until it sees it as a construct and no longer needs it from others. Realizing God rids of the need for human validation, think about how much life improves without needing it. It’s the ultimate version of Self Love in a nutshell- priceless

Good fake spirituality example:

Life wouldn’t be the same without em. For better or for worse.

God can only care about One thing .. itself , as only an Infinite Self could do

The possibility is not too far fetched. We are in the age of slop when it comes to US politics.

Drake or Kendrick Lamar? Take your pick

Part of resisting letting go human identity is that when you do, the notion of other collapses. The idea of one human relating to another is an illusion- you can never relate to anyone or anything outside of Yourself.

In that he’s part of Existence itself. It really pains me to say this .. but it’s True. How can I love such a monster as part of my Consciousness? By hating Trump, I turn into Trump. It’s really the work of the Devil

When God imagines an orange monstrosity, we are left with Donald Trump. This monstrosity is Love incarnate.

I'll believe it when i see it

This is like asking the inmates to run the prison yard . Truth is, this is a niche forum that attracts all kinds of perspectives, some of which are weird as hell from what I’ve observed. Without mods this would easily evolve into flame wars and shit slinging contests to see who’s most right about their worldview (which still happens even with mods)

A life without meaning has practical consequences. Many people intuitively understand this- Those consequences often manifest themselves in various forms of depression and hopelessness. Awakening to life as an Infinite Dream is not what most humans are talking about when they mention the word nihilism.

Can’t pursue passions if you’re hungry and starving. The pursuit of higher ideals and passion is about upon a foundation of healthy living, having all your material needs met. Some people are lucky for being born into wealth, but doesn’t necessarily translate to living a life of passion, quite the opposite.

What makes it nihilistic is labeling the illusion of objectivity as negative. But it’s only negative to the ego & illusory sense of self. Beyond ontological nihilism lies Awakening / God Realization:

Trump is a reflection of the poor epistemic standards of society at large. A universal principle-sick societies elevate sick people into positions of power by default. Mankind got exactly what it deserved when it comes to Trump and other authoritarian political actors.

That's fair- but i feel you're being modest here. I consider you a master in the field of deconstructing reality, I can do this without putting you on some pedestal. This ain't about you