Yimpa

I would rather have complete autonomy over what I drink and how I drink it, rather than drink Kool-Aid out of blind faith because some supposed higher authority told me it’s the right thing to do. Group-think is not cool; it’ll convert you into a fool.

Those people are definitely not worth your time and attention. Don’t give them an ounce of validation, because they themselves have not gone through what you’re going through. They’re projecting judgements only based on their limited life experiences. You’re not crazy or a loser. And this is not some pet theory of mine or trying to reassure you. I just happen to understand and have direct experience of what you’re going through.

Alcohol also has a bunch of side effects, yet billions of people consume it anyway.

You underestimate dreams because you have not explored outside of your own little dream.

Creating a new religion is not advanced.

That won’t be necessary if you’re Awake. Or realize this is all an Infinite Dream.

If you’re thinking that “healthy” means without any release of difficult emotions and avoiding facing your fears head on, then you’re sadly mistaken. Think of it like an intense video game boss fight. You’re gonna get your ass pretty beat up, especially as you’re still in the beginning stages of understanding how the boss functions. This in and of itself does not mean that you’re doing something wrong. Are you learning after you lose? Are you improving when you try the boss fight again? Or are you stuck using the same methods that haven’t been working before, yet you keep insisting that they do?

That video is 8 years old, so makes zense.

Why did the enlightened master cross the road? To get him and his followers to the enlightened side.

Fuck that, I have a hot date to attend tomorrow. I wonder what exciting things we will be doing? One thing is for certain: If I tell her I’m enlightened, there will be no second date!!

Ah, yes. Re-reading my comment from the past as I’m looking into a bowl of oatmeal I just made.

Never tried it before. I’ll let the Universe decide if DMT will ever be in the cards for me to explore

Enlightenment is not the end… unless you convince yourself it’s the end. Seriously, how can Infinity have an end?! “Fully loving” reality is relative to what you understand reality to be in your current state of consciousness. So if you claim to be enlightened, then sure. What you grasp as “fully loving” reality is Truth for you. Just keep in mind that your enlightenment bubble of reality is only a facet of infinite facets of reality. But good luck convincing any enlightened being that.

Wait, we just said the same thing in different ways. Trippy!

I’ve experienced this both in a frightening, nihilistic way and in a blissful, togetherness way. Wowza! Yippee! (in both experiences, duality was shattered)

@Princess Arabia

And everything. I’m sure it was, watch your bias!

Purr-ty impressive…

Damn right.

Reading me like a book, I see

Can you honestly list some of the cons in attempting such a thing? You mention benefits (pros) such as becoming infinite, leaving the prison, living in the now, etc. But what are the cons?

Striving to be less egoic to help aid in reaching enlightenment sounds very egoic.

The problem with nondual teachings “there is no person” “you don’t exist” is that taken literally, it can be used as a green light to avoid confronting your fears, as well as delude yourself into thinking that suppressing your desires is healthy in the long-term. “Well, I don’t exist. So therefore, I shouldn’t have sex because that would mean that I’m going back to being a person and existing.” What a bunch of nonsense!

In case you guys haven’t noticed, Leo stopped using the concept of “ego” in his teachings. I’ve only seen him use the word “ego” once on this forum in the past several months. Contemplate why you’re attached to the concept of “ego”.

My relationship with my family has always been rocky growing up, because my perspectives on reality was always in opposition to theirs. They had no idea how to handle me; they were trying to use their methods to conform me. That never worked in the long-term. It’s like trying to fit a square peg into a circular hole. It’s only recently that these relationships have been getting repaired, because I’m more in touch with my values and more authentic with myself.