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Or, could we phrase it like this: An infinite amount of truths cannot help us determine / know the actual Truth because the ideas we have of these truths are very human, and hence, limited in their nature, in the first place. The Truth is not solely experiential. . Do you think that your pet cat (hoping you have one) has the same truths as you to help understand / know the Truth? . About the infinite God being a better truth than Jesus as God - why’d you think so? In what way should God exist for it to be perceived as the infinite God?

A very interesting question, and I do not claim to know the answer, but this is what I think: Could it be that we intrinsically emit certain transmitters, that develop a unique frequency with our already existing memories, and that helps us sense it through dreams? Our eyes send the signals to the brain, and hence, we are able to see. Perhaps, dreams can be an amalgam of our sensory organs reacting together, through memory - and we are living that too - but in the other ‘dream-like’ sense? In real life, you do things out of your memory - you won’t touch fire, because you’ve recorded that as being painful; so it’s the same with dreams, maybe? Another example : in present life, you’ll have to touch the cupboard to feel it, but your memory has already recorded what it feels like and you just recreate it in your dreams. . Where are they? The same place you are right now. Your present reality isn’t outside you, either - everything is internal - same way with dreams. Once I had a dream where I hurt my knee - and I could feel that pain, but when I woke up, it was gone. I have felt a similar pain before, so my memory did use that in my dream, as well. The thing is - could dreams make you feel things that you have never felt before or have come into contact with? As in, you have never touched lava, so could can you possibly know how lava feels like? I do not think so. Dreams have limits, too. . I do not know if this is pertinent here, but I read this a long time ago — that once during brain surgery the doctor touch a certain part of the patient’s brain, and the person began recounting their entire life from their birth (from their mother’s womb too, I think)- that’s pretty splendid, right? If I find the article, I’ll share.

To say something is more true or not is automatically using the presupposition of certain standards. That's where relativism comes into play - for there’s a scale that’s been created. For example - if we use certain social, ethical standards to determine the truth, then some actions / perspectives that are morally wrong in some cultures or areas and are actually morally right in others. We can never really say what they are or aren't. How’d we understand what’s the actual truth here, then? It is very relative, therefore - you may hold science to be the better truth — while one may accept it as one of the many truths, not necessarily the best truth. . About Truth becoming truth when put into words - yes, that limits it, definitely. Lets use a Venn diagram here - truths are under the Truth - and the means to explore it just becomes your specific truth - and also, the exploration in itself is just a truth, haha.

@SirVladimir Pulp Fiction feels from 1:50 onwards. Robotic John Travolta and Uma Thurman. Capitalise on this idea, future filmmakers. Pulp Fiction 2050 You’re welcome. .

Sarah Silverman, too.

This guy is asking the right questions. Follow his lead.

Yes, the integration can be a little tricky, but not impossible. Answering your question here : I accept myself the way I am - however, because I love myself - I eat healthy, workout, wear stuff that makes me feel good, etc. Everyone is beautiful in the real sense, but we have this choice if we want to feel it or not. Beauty is a state of mind, to be very honest - the day we actually begin taking care of ourselves, we’ll realise / feel our true beauty. You take care of what you love.

Yes, definitely. That’s what spiritual development is for - to realise that everyone and everything is perfect and beautiful, and just because the society has set certain standards (that are, by the way, constantly evolving) - it doesn’t mean anything is less splendid. To love yourself unconditionally, means a lot of self-love is needed. And if you truly love yourself, you’ll accept everything that’s in you — and your thoughts about others are just an extension of you - so, the day you are full of this unconditional love for self, you’ll be able to find beauty in everyone and everything else, too. Funny stuff - sometimes when I stare at the mirror for too long, I realise that we, humans, are actually so weird, in terms of our facial structure and features. So, what’s ‘looks’ here, altogether? Just because we see someone who’s termed ‘gorgeous’ on the media platforms, it doesn’t make them any less weird - I mean, what’s that thing called a nose that has two holes in them, haha? Also, what are these brows that have emerged out of nowhere - that’s hair above the eyes - dead fucking cells? Like, whaaaaat? You know what I mean? I am unsure how else to word this, haha. I wish you all the best. Remember - you are beautiful.

4 am - 10 am now. 6 - 7 hours is good enough for me. During university, I trained myself to sleep for 4 - 5 hours, without feeling tired. It’s pretty flexible, I think. My brain just doesn’t work at this time, haha! You can hold a gun to my head and threaten me to work for my life - I’d happily choose death. About missing your workout if you wake up post 8 - why can’t you train a little later in the day - 5 pm-ish? It’s not so much about when you wake up, but about allotting a specific time and sticking to it. I’m a night workout person, i.e. 9 pm. It seems to be working great for me. It was difficult, ab initio - but I realised that it suit my lifestyle the best, and I shouldn’t force myself to do something I dislike doing. Listen to your body; it gives you all the answers. If you constantly feel tired, you got to re-think your sleep schedule, diet, etc. See what works best for you. You don’t have to deliberately go to sleep earlier because some people have told that that holds the key to success, or whatever. It’s highly subjective. If 12 am - 8 am makes you happy, do it. Don’t think so much into it. . About the meditation retreat - my best wishes!

Don’t Forget Me - Nathan Wagner A beautiful song.

What is your dream lifestyle? Draw me an outline, perhaps? This is something you can change. You are not a failure, but someone who is still learning about themselves - their likes / dislikes. Choose your words wisely, for they affect you. You got to build a better narrative for yourself. The quality of conversations you have with yourself matters. I read this somewhere - imagine you love someone a lot - they are in a bad place in their life, and they ask you for some advice; you’ll give them good, kind advice, right? Now imagine that you are that someone you love the most, and apply that advice on yourself. . About not finding a job in your country, albeit you have been applying for the past two years : I am sorry about that. I would like to ask you one thing, though - what else do see yourself doing, apart from being an employee in the traditional sense? Do you see yourself as a freelancer? You can earn a lot if you provide great value, I am sure. You don’t have to be ‘under’ someone technically, and can do things at your own pace, on your own terms. .

Russell Brand is pretty charismatic. Check his videos / interviews out — but with the idea of studying him, and not replicating him. I find John Mayer charismatic, too. Not going by his controversies here, but his general personality. (So, basically take a look at Katy Perry’s ex-boyfriends, haha!) Best,

Is there something your heart aches to create? Have you felt love? If yes, doing what? There must be something that makes you feel happy, right? Because if there is something that makes you feel bad, there must also be something that makes you feel good. I understand, independence is imperative for the overall feeling of happiness - but why do you actually care about what the society thinks? Ask yourself this: are you suppressing the thought of doing what you actually love because the society will look down upon you? The society thinks way too much; what are you going to gain living up to their standards of useless and useful? Another thing - is your mother hostile towards you for living with her? Or, have you created this issue, yourself? Moving out of your home is not difficult, earning money while doing what you love is not difficult - it’s basically your approach towards it that matters. You can suffer through life, or dance through it - for both have the same end. There’s always a choice. All the best!

I do not know if this fits into your category of ‘positive’ and ‘light’ per se, but I really liked The Midnight Gospel.

Kill for Love - Chromatics (Alternate version)

Questions 1, 2 and 6: The answer is yes. I’m tired of the subject matter that this personal development community uses; It wouldn’t matter to me if delivery is good enough until the subject matter is great. I’d happily give a lot more money to these ‘boring’ people than to that over-excited 20-something that talks about ‘the hustle’. Question 3: Depends on what areas you’re choosing - it would be better if there’s some real-time research / data, and actual experimental tests, over the short-term and the long-term that actually give people that feeling of change. Basically, using AI to develop better understanding of the variables that you’re looking to affect - an intelligent use of technology, perhaps? Give people real answers through actual methods, not through some fancy booklet / newsletters. It’s the age of AI, make use of it. Design intelligent stuff - from interface to evaluation. Question 4: Yes - I do not know what your style of delivery is, but I’d suggest you keep it original. Work on voice modulation, etc., if you are going to create videos. However, most importantly, content is what matters. The content should be wholesome. Make it as user-friendly, and customer-centric as possible. It will take work, and delegation, but it is worth it in the long-term. Work on building that loyal base. Also remember, you are dealing with a generation with a short attention span; they aren’t going to watch long videos or read long stuff - see how you can work on getting them involved - this takes real skill. Question 5: Answer lies in the Question 3. . Again, the question you need to ask yourself is - who is your actual target audience, and what kind of content you wish to create?

Existence is a joke, friend. Basically, it’s all about choosing which particular aspect of this joke you want to laugh the loudest at, haha. .

@ryank940 It is not one single skill that makes the difference; it is the complex interaction between many subjects and skills that forms this one meta skill / area of expertise. A synthesis is required here. There are no ‘new things’ - what seems ‘new’ is just the way you make a lot of ‘old’ things interact with each other. Produce ‘new’ skills by mixing things that people never thought could exist together. For this, a lot of research is needed. Study the greats; see how they synthesised knowledge to produce something different; how they found the loopholes; how it suit their times, etc. You need to notice the trends and optimise it. . Thus, answering your question: There’s nothing ‘missing’ from the market - what’s needed is a keen eye to turn these old / already existing principles into something appropriate, valuable for the current times. Personally, I wish there was more intelligent synthesis between a plethora of very different subjects that people never thought could fit well together, to produce one completely new, surprising area of mastery. What areas you wish to work with is your choice, according to your interests and strengths. . I’m so done with this present, mundane, over-used and abused idea of personal development. .

I am a night owl, and my brain is most active and creative during the midnight. I have researched a bit on this topic and have found conflicting reports. Many health experts say that being a night owl may have some serious negative health effects in the long-term. They are of the opinion that the early risers have it better, in terms of holistic health. There are times when I get adequate sleep, and there are times when I am sleep deprived - I try to make it up, though - the requisite sleep amount, here and there; I am flexible with my sleep, but do not know if this practice, while seeming quite innocent now, may end up being detrimental in the future. Hoping that someone who has researched a lot more on this topic may help me out here. Thank you!

Do it if you really want to. What could you possibly lose from doing that? Nothing, right? You may end up making someone's day. It's not about their specific intention related to helping you, but treating you with love and respect. Let the person know that their kindness impacted you positively. Spread the happiness! Best,

Answer 1: Of course, creative and unique marketing is what sells anything, anywhere today. I follow this website called DIYGenius - it is unique, and gives me a lot of value - https://www.diygenius.com/. As you are new to blogging in the field of personal development, you could probably take a few insights from here. This is one, wholesome website. Remember - you do not need millions of followers; what you need is just a number of really committed individuals to help make you rich. How do you think Leo became rich? He just focused on providing value, of a specific kind, to a really committed number of people. That's what you should focus on, too. See what that specific audience is that you can cater to -- and by giving them immense value, you will get immense returns. Concentrated, but profitable. Then, you can diversify, etc. Study this audience of yours from all corners. As Quincy Jones once said, study your art in a rigorous manner. Do not think only about fame or money, but about gaining expertise in your domain by intense study. Devote time to understanding your art, and also the behavior of your audience. The returns will follow, thereafter. Answer 2: What product are you selling alongside it? Create a feeling of want in other people. Make them feel like they are missing out on something if they do not subscribe to you. Are there any training programs that you are planning to offer? Answer 3: In this present day, the more mediums you have, the better. However, there should be this one central medium that you focus on largely, and then, try to be ubiquitous around all social media. A good example of art meets business: Michael Jackson was a great singer / musician, but he was an even better businessman, in my opinion. All the best, Ryan. Wishing you the best on this journey.

Yeah, exactly. The Truth is so profound, yet so simple that it fucks with the state of mind. Haha! (Sorry, I just had to)

Wait - M83

What do I know? I’m one confused being. Right back at ya. See, you’re getting it? It’s love. Just that. Always is, was and will be.

Who told you that feeling like a human isn't God? Why you are you giving it a definition? First, look if you're putting God into categories. God is not this or that. God is also this and that. Also, God just is. If you really feel it, you will see no difference or classifications. Do not take your human experience for granted, for there is incomprehensible, Mind/mind-boggling beauty to it. If you really look closely enough, you are existing as whatever. Because God is okay with not wanting to realize itself. God isn't some spiritual guru that is testing you. Realize it or not, it really doesn't matter. It's chill with being whatever. You are also chill with being whatever - and whatever has no boundaries, so whatever is going to do whatever. Get it? Haha. This is your bias. With your train of logic, then - who taught the first ever zen guru? Who did he have to fuck to learn that? Is it even learned? Read about the stoned-ape theory. You're just having fun with yourself. Like a dog trying to play with its tail, because it looks at it as a separate thing. Come on, don't tell me you don't find this cute. I'm going to be honest with you, buddy - the chances are, you will never be able to answer these questions. You may end up feeling it, you never know; however, the language you are using is too limited and parochial to grasp the magnitude of what there is. Leave God consciousness, explain what it is like to be human in complete words, first? You can't. The most human you can be is by being human. In an infinity, there is no one and everyone - or else, how can it be an infinite? You consider God to be infinite, right? Let's clear this. Yes. Technically, yes.