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@Zion Depth of connection. Not having to worry about finding sex. The ability to practice my relationship skills with and being able to play a similar role in the other person's life. And yes, we're still not worrying about sex. The ability to be truly authentic and intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually "naked" with someone for extended periods. Having someone to comfort me during ego backlashes- and of course, being able to return the favor when they need it. Feminine energy to balance my masculine energy. I probably should've stopped at the 2nd point...

100%. Context is the narrator of the story, and distinctions are the characters on the page. We're all just solipsistic readers, trying to understand the plot and our own role in the narrative.

It's by design. He is aiming for depth instead of breadth, which is not necessarily a good thing.

@Consept It's not just competition you know? He has a meta-physics, some beliefs, and a world view that is radically different than the mainstream society (or even some of the occult societies for that matter) which means he gets attacked and criticised a lot more than your average person( for obvious reasons). Now, he is a human who has to survive (survival in the non-physical sense), and to do that he has to behave in this way or else it will be difficult for him to survive while participating in society while maintaining integrity. Because see, he can just water down his insights and worldview to mix in with the world and he will be fine for the most part, right? But as he described in his Socialization makes you stupid video, Truth is one of his top values, so watering it down is out of question. The way I see it, it's about his circumstances. If i were in his exact place, I would be the same.

I know this is a serious post but look what GPT did: Leo's fiery passion, a broomstick's lash, He won't tolerate falsehoods or illusion's brash, About the sacred task of Awakening, He'll beat with words, until you find its meaning. Games they play to fool themselves, He'll beat them, until they awaken from their mental shelves. His leadership may seem harsh, but he's on a mission, To destroy beliefs, help them climb spiritual condition. Emotion and intensity, reason falls on deaf ears, His words a nightmare, of broomsticks and fears. Not humble or pious, a warrior on a spiritual quest, To awaken the world, rise to their very best. They may not understand him, insane intelligence within, In time, they too will see the truth and begin to awaken from sin. For he knows Eckhart Tolle's and Rupert Spira's folly, Too conscious for their idiocy, his intelligence too jolly. Military-like priorities, higher than being nice, He speaks his truth, with wit and spice. For Leo knows, this work's not straightforward, It's a journey of awakening, something to be explored.

All of this is speculation, but nonetheless here it is: Leo said in his Gaslighting video something akin to "it is a war of realities". He also mentioned that he has been gaslit by the community (or other people before). So I think it is only natural that he developed this attitude to survive in this kind of environment. An environment where everyone is competing to assert their reality on you and your reality can be invalidated within the blink of an eye if you show doubt and are not assertive. In a way, he is establishing authority to compete against the other paradigms. And he is not doing this necessarily to win over other people, but to protect his own "reality" from being corrupted by others.

But you have to set boundaries, especially if you are going to be interacting with that person repeatedly. This is what I meant by ensuring their cessation of projecting emotions. Not immediately, but in the long run.

How do you guys deal with people that are not able to regulate their emotions and project those emotions on you (especially anger)? I have noticed that this projection can have slightly traumatic effect on the person being projected on (people say crazy shit when angry), even if the person being projected on is fairly emotionally stable. Answers like cutting them off are great, but in the heat of the moment, you have to regulate your emotions while responding to the other in a way that ensure their cessation of projecting emotions.

What are some of the most important distinctions one must make to have a fulfilling and successful life ?

This is all you need to know.

This is something that I have been working on for the past few months. Taking back my power and authority. however, I was more interested in the distinction part of the question.

@Blackjack38 That's a good one. And one that is very difficult to make. Have you done this in your personal life?

I am very neutral with regard with emotions. If emotions come up, I can regulate them. I notice that when people see a vacuum, they try to project on it and fill it with their own emotions. usually people tend to show their grief and pain, but every now and then I see outbursts like these, usually from people who confuse neutrality and calmness with weakness. Right.

There is nothing to prove him my friend. Seriously. He doesn't mean shit. You might be dependent on him to validate your thoughts and beliefs for eg: "I'm not a cheater and I did love him with all my heart.", once you realize this, you'll be able to see that you need to develop more autonomy and become a badass! You made a great decision. Being loyal is not synonymous with being stupid. Let him go. It will be uncomfortable and you will have to face the unknown (Something you might have been running from), but it will be an adventure. You'll love it.

@Breakingthewall well put

Any tips for dealing with the fear and anxiety that appears when I start to contemplate self-deception and also observe it in myself. I don't exactly feel the anxiety, but I start to experience its physiological manifestations (including shortage of breath). Due to all of this, I have to engage myself in other activities (Like reading or socializing) and take a break from introspection to avoid pushing myself too far. Also, are there any techniques that you use and practices that help you get a hold of self deception. Something that can be done every day and lead to compounding benefits after a few years?

@Ely Higgins 100%. You are welcome brother. Remember: Once you are past this phase, you'll recognize your true power. So, none of this is in vain.

@Ely Higgins Yeah it is too spiritual imo. You shouldn't be spending too much time alone or doing nothing. Ideally, you should be involved in an activity or having authentic conversations with people, anything that takes you out of your head. You see by talking to other people, you'll start to develop a sense of self (which might have shattered because of the expansion of consciousness). So, once you start to notice that the sense of self is getting too strong now (probably in 2-3 months), you can safely return to spirituality again. If you need someone to talk to, you can always hit me up in private.

You need to pace yourself brother. Life is a marathon, not a race. You have pushed past the limits of your ego to the point where your it can't handle the expansion of consciousness. You are also addicted to several substances (or were in the past) which can make it difficult to handle otherwise bearable situations. So, focus on straightening that wrinkle out. Finally, as you noticed, you need human interaction. Start by listening to others. Not hearing but listening. Try to marvel at the awesomeness of speaking, language, and comprehension. That other people can communicate their implicit experience to you and you can try to do the same to them by being authentic and vulnerable. I went through this phase of nihilism and insanity too. But I expressed my experience authentically to my friends and family, I didn't wait for them to save me. I showed up authentically and turned out that was all I needed. You may need serious psychological help. But I suggest that you try the things above. And give the whole spiritual thing a break.

@Gesundheit2 She made it sound so easy Lmao

Cheating is a breach of trust and commitment in a relationship. It can cause emotional pain and damage to the relationship, leading to breakups or divorces. While some people may rationalize cheating by attributing it to biological or evolutionary factors, it is ultimately a choice that an individual makes and is responsible for. In response to your scenario, if someone has found their ideal partner and is fully satisfied with the relationship, they should have no reason to cheat. Even if presented with an opportunity for "thrill," the consequences of cheating on their partner and damaging the relationship would outweigh any temporary excitement. In a healthy and committed relationship, both partners should prioritize open communication, trust, and mutual respect. If either partner feels the need to seek fulfillment outside the relationship, it is essential to address the underlying issues and work towards a resolution that benefits both individuals. Ultimately, the decision to cheat or remain faithful is a personal choice that reflects one's values and commitment to their partner.

contemplate death and time, daily.

This helps, if anyone is experiencing something similar.