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@Thought Art Yes, it appears we designed this game with many levels, so from our human consciousness level things seem to be random or chance. In many ways it is the ultimate game.

@Leo Gura I think where this causes confusion for some is you are speaking from the Godhead level, not from the human mind imagination.

@Javfly33 I would recommend increasing it closer to 1 once per pound of bodyweight per day for a week then drop to around .5 ounce per pound. Also, try adding some lemon juice to your water. That is a good way to start gently detoxing the body. Try that and see if after 3 or 4 days you are feeling better. Also, look into doing a detox diet for a few days. Toxins that build up in our body can greatly effect our mood. Kratom is a diuretic, so keep that in mind too. You will need additional water to avoid dehydration while you are taking it.

@Javfly33 You may be dehydrated. It is very common. When our body doesn't get enough water toxins build up from the environment, food we consume and metabolic processes. This effects our mood. How much water do you drink on average a day?

@TheAlchemist Fear is the greatest trickster and illusion of all. Something that helped me was remembering the fear I felt at other stages of my development ended up being an illusion. You don't lose anything. That is the deception. Your sense of self only expands and becomes more. Also, remember to enjoy your human experience. So often in spiritual communities people seem to be in a rush to reach the godhead. You have eternity to get back there, so enjoy the journey. Enjoy the awesomeness of being human. You wanted this unique experience.

Yes, it is surprising and encouraging that there is a scientist with this level of open-mindedness doing research.

This article discusses how our waking and dreaming realities are created in the same way. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/biocentrism/202108/dreams-are-more-real-anyone-thought

@Tech36363 Enhanced intuition is a natural effect of spiritual practices. Do you have regular spiritual practice?

@Leo Gura Leo, what would be really beneficial is a deeper understanding about the different levels of mind and how they work together to make this insight practical and applicable in our day to day life.

@iboughtleosbooklist This is something that I have deeply contemplated as well. At the highest level you could say other bubbles are imaginary, but I am wanting a deeper understanding from our human level. Do our bubbles of reality ever merge or overlap with each other? For example, if I attend a retreat or a concert am I still only experiencing my bubble or am I sharing my perceptual bubble with bubbles of the other people there? I have found evidence for both, so I haven't reached a definitive answer yet.

@Leo Gura Leo, will you please expand on this? You are obliviously not just speaking about the thinking our finite ego minds do. Can talk more about how our finite mind can communicate with our higher mind?

@Leo Gura I have always loved magic since I was a child. Discovering REAL MAGIC is a lot more exciting though. Where we may disagree is I believe we can achieve higher levels of mastery in any area of life. You often use the excellent analogy of there being no difference between sleeping and waking realties. Well, with the right knowledge, skills and practice someone can learn to become lucid in their dreams and have a lot more conscious control over shaping and molding their experiences. That would apply to our waking dream as well. If you end up exploring this topic more during your expanded states of consciousness, I would love to hear what you discover. Although, you may have many other topics that are more of a priority to you.

@SamC When you see the phrase raising your consciousness in metaphysical communities they are referring to expanding your awareness. As your awareness expands you gain access to more knowledge and universal truth. Can one become more conscious by learning more? It depends on what you are learning. There are many people in academia who have acquired vast amounts of knowledge, but who are not very conscious.

@Natasha Very interesting question Natasha. How do I feel about it currently? People cannot act from a level of consciousness beyond their current level. So no anger or fear comes up for me. More and more as I observe things occurring in my reality, it is a reminder to look inward at myself and see where am I acting in a similar way toward myself or others. It is very interesting to watch how the more I do the internal work my outer reality shifts.

@Wilhelm44 This is something I have contemplated often as well. In the absolute sense you could say you contain and know it all. So, yes the evolution refers to the relative. In a sense we seem to limit our awareness to have the experience of discovery and evolution from a new point of view.

@Stovo Infinite universes exist. Why are you not currently aware of them? You are choosing to limit your awareness to have the unique experience of being a finite limited human. Consciousness is not bound by the laws of physics, so if you are interested in exploring other universes you can.

@gettoefl Another helpful practice is to observe things without labeling or judging them. It can be a very profound experience. This is why babies and toddlers are in a state of wonderment as they perceive the world. They haven't been conditioned to instantly label and judge everything they see. Start with nature and animals, just observe without labeling.

@Leo Gura Leo, have you explored in depth the process of how we are imaging our reality? This is something that I have been deeply interested in a long time. It's a lot of fun once you realize reality is very malleable. Can you share any insights or information you have discovered? The process is happening unconsciously on auto pilot most of the time. If we had a better understanding of the mechanics of it, people could have more conscious control over shaping their reality. This would be an excellent topic for a video on your channel or blog.

@Albert Roiterstein Welcome Albert. I don't have a strategy for making friends. What has worked best for me is pursuing my passions and interests and friendships naturally unfolded. It can be more challenging to develop friendships locally with people interested in Self-Actualization because that isn't something the majority of people are interested in. Look to see if there are any spiritual groups or retreats in your area. Perhaps a Kabbalah group. You may find some like minded people there.

@spiritual memes In my experience false beliefs and trauma that we hold has an energetic structure to it. Just ignoring them or choosing a new thought will not solve the issues you are having. The energy needs to be released or transmuted. Look into The Emotion Code and The Body Code by Dr Bradley Nelson. They have practitioners in most areas you can work with. It is a highly effective therapy. Profound changes often occur in one session.

@funkychunkymonkey Something else that will benefit you is to work on letting go of the need for others to understand and accept your goals and ambitions. This can be challenging because we are heavily conditioned to seek approval and acceptance outside ourselves.

Realizing that all explorations are equally valid. Even the exploration of what people label as "unconscious". Also, find your tribe. Spend time with like minded people who are also curious and seeking knowledge and truth.

@Waves Excellent list! Health is primary for me followed by seeking and integrating truth.

@actualizing25 For myself letting go of biases that kept me from feeling and expressing love have been the most transformative.

@charlie cho Thank you for sharing this. Using a sauna has many health benefits. Very beneficial in detoxification of the body.