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I have just now begun to appreciate the possibility of conscious evolution. Though it essentially grounds Leo's work, this simple but profound concept has somehow escaped by nose. Sniffing into the matter, however, I see that this may very well be the highest intelligence of the universe. If anyone has read any books by Barbara Marx Hubbard, such as Conscious Evolution or Emergence, please share your thoughts, as this woman seems to clear a path in this nebulous field. Other advocates include Wilber himself, Neale Donald Walsch, Ervin Laszlo, and Mihaly Csikzentmihaly (the Flow dude). Anyways, I just want a start a thread regarding this very important but seldom spoken about concept. It could, after all, mean our self-development on our own conscious terms, both individually and collectively.

Sounds like a lot of responsibility...

@Preety_India That is beautiful. I cannot help but feel attracted to that "all-encompassing" definition. Yet at the same time, I cannot help but wonder, is it not subject to change? Do you recognize this definition of man as belonging to yourself? If so, you have my agreement. If, however, you wish to purport your definition to a "universal" standard, we will have to enter a disagreement...

@Preety_India lol. Here in America where men are children and children are, well... children too, there really is no proper definition for what constitutes a "man." Is there? How would you define this word? I am very curious indeed, as you seem to take an opinion on many of the posts here in "Dating and Sexuality." What constitutes a man?

Keep unwavering focus on one thing. You're goal is to become more observant, but that is a large task, as observation implies giving equal and unbiased attention to all things. You must start, therefore, with one thing, with one object, maintaining an unwavering focus upon it at all costs. Sit with it. Be still in its presence, and fully allow yourself to merge with it, such that "it" and "you" become indistinguishable. True observation lies in the depth of your experience. My object of choice is a stone.

As a young man myself, I cannot simply help but ask for information regarding how to be one. As such, I have stumbled upon The Rational Male by Rollo Tomassi, The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida, The Game by Neils Strauss, and countless other books I will not care to mention due to courtesy of the fee placed upon the Actualized booklist, which, by the way, I do wholeheartedly recommend. Anyways, back to what I was saying. I believe I have reached an understanding concerning the vicious deceptive nature of what some have deemed, and rather dubiously, "the red pill." Supposedly this special, red, one-size-fits-all pill will unlock the gates to the "truth" that underlies intersexual dynamics. This core message, this gist, this market ploy (take it for what you may), comes from the movie, The Matrix, wherein you either remain an unwitting prisoner to the flawed assumptions of the masses, or you take the implied "higher road" where objectivity awaits at the cost of your worries and unceasing obligation to the sheer girth of what Truth defines (or, selflessness). This is, of course, a metaphor for enlightenment, though I cannot same the same about the ideology. The general problem which Leo suggests and which I have now begun to grapple with does not concern the "efficiency" of the Red Pill ideology. Indeed, if you want vagina at the expense of your humility, look no further than this philosophy abundant with lies that will open the thighs. However, this all comes with a massive but implicit catch: a fundamental misunderstanding of the mind. If, after all, this ideology seeks to "reveal the truth," then should it not adjust its efforts upon hearing that it missed the mark, entirely? Apparently not, as the interests of this community only lie in one objective: sex. This ideology is founded on the exploitation of women, of acting like you have intrinsic value over them and that therefore it should not matter how you behave, for, in the end, they do need you, right? Regardless of this relative and largely insignificant truth, the Absoloute and highly significant truth suggests that this ideology is essentially flawed, and its path may lead you to a boneyard where no souls rest easily, filled with darkness and fear and crippling paranoia. To take the route of the red pill is to digest a methodology for seducing women built upon the groundless argument that Sex matters above all. In the absence of absolute honor to the Absolute itself, how can we expect anyone to fulfill such a role? Would not it be more wise to trust the only trustworthy being in the entire world—oneself—thereby walking the path of the inner-priest?

Does anyone play chess? I would love to play y'all on either lichess.org or chess.com. 1300 elo player here. Lmk...

I want to level a critique against Actualized that I guarantee you've never heard before. This has recently been brought to my attention. I should preface by expressing my appreciation and gratitude for your work, Leo. I speak on behalf of your audience and the members of this forum when I say your work has transformed my understanding of myself and reality in a positive way. With that being said, I believe your philosophy leaves out an integral component of spirituality: that of physical health. Now I know what you're thinking: spirituality is all about transcending the physical body. But transcendence does not mean ignoring what you're transcending, it means including it while also moving on to "bigger and better things." Let me specify what I mean when I say physical health. I do not just mean eating healthy and working out. I mean pushing your body to extreme limits, whether that's by lifting heavy weights, doing high-intensity training, running hard, rowing, boxing, swimming, playing tennis, playing basketball, or essentially any sport that you do not just play for shits and giggles but to train the body and reach excellence and peak-performance while testing your physical limits and pushing yourself physically in the face of adversity. I think running long-distance best exemplifies this. Then again, maybe as an athlete I am being biased and can't see it. But I think extreme physical endurance and strength are crucial to spirituality.

https://heartiste.org/the-sixteen-commandments-of-poon/ I don't really know if this is Red Pill or not, but if it is, please forgive me (I know it's banned here) Some of these "commandments" seem like good advice, others, a bit misogynistic. Share your thoughts

All good. Don't be worried about the shot. I felt like doo doo but cheeks after the second one too. All cold and shivery and shit.

As a boxer, I'd encourage you to pick it up; in the very least as a cardiovascular workout. Nothing wrong with getting the shits out on the bag. Plus, it makes for a sexy body (if you keep at it). One more bonus: if anyone ever wants to pick a fight with you, boxing will give you the confidence to whoop his ass (unless, of course, he does mma).

@Hardkill That's not what he's saying, I don't think. He's saying don't go up to a woman and ask her if she wants some dick. Instead, ease into it, kind of like with a new friend. You probably tell your best friend he's a fucking prick all the time, don't you? But you didn't tell him that the first day you met him. You were nice, you got to know him, you made small talk; same thing here. And if you do want sex on the first night you meet a chick, then you can do it, but you're opening line is never "wanna fuck behbeh?"

SHIT! my bad homies. Add me on Chess.com. InconspicuousNecromancer

@Goldzilla alright I'ma be honest. This last song is straight doo doo. Life is life - more like shit music is shit music. Lol no insults just speaking my opinion. Don't know how anyone can jam out to that

@Goldzilla damn! solid music! You have a playlist you can send me? I have a feeling you're the type of dude who listens to some slaps man...

@Vipassana I'm in Marin

@Daniela im in San Francisco!

Lol yeah I just posted a thread on this but didn't see yours. I honestly think it best to simply avoid these people and their antics. By talking about their stupidity and saying "wow, those people are fucking retarted!" we only add to the steaming pile of conceptual waste that we seek to get rid of. It really is something to gawk at. Yet simultaneously it's something to learn from, to study, and to add to our understanding of the human mind and its infinite capacity to deny truth even if shoved down its piehole.

Just saw Leo's blog post. Don't know whether to laugh or throw up. What do you guys think?

Yes, Leo is right. God has no bias. But Leo has a bias. But Leo is God. So essentially what you are dealing with is a paradox. That's why there is a seeming contradiction. Behind it, however, is no contradiction.

The content of Russell Brand has, I can confidently say, hit the shitter. Look at his recent content: he talks about the "elites" (which don't actually exist in positions of power, they exist in his imagination), and about how the rich people are trying to destroy our lives. His content comes from a place of fear and leeching off of others. I really wish he would talk more about spirituality and meditation, but as for now, his work has degraded into a reactionary means to demonize others and get views.

You guys argue too much over perspectives. God is absolute, period. Nothing that you can explain. Suffering means suffering. Whether or not God or you suffers should not matter.

@Hello from Russia Look up Helmut Strebl. That dude epitomizes "gym rat." Ken Wilber, on the other hand, well... idk. It's all subjective, I guess.

@BipolarGrowth I've always had a love/hate relationship with weed as I have an addictive personality and tended to abuse it. Speaking of addictive personalities, what do you think about them: bullshit excuse or real condition? Maybe I should give weed another shot (or should I say smoke? lol) and set that intention, as weed really does have positive effects.

@martins name Damn! Ken Wilber is ripped! You sure that's not photoshopped??