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@soos_mite_ah I think purpose is supposed to be aspirational and expansive in its meaning. For us to ascend and progress ourselves requires something abstract, a vision of expansion itself. I don't think people find significance in living in a vision that offers them no escape or one of inhibition. When deliberating over the logic and understanding, considering "why?" we must pursue one potential ought/ should over another, the most we can plan for having an actual living present-moment reality is a care for higher living, higher consciousness, higher, truer, realer self. The seat of the mind, our will and identity has a way of adapting and integrating many points at once, converging together in favor of underlying unities and undifferentiated wholes. The dissolution of ego boundaries and reality structures in a state of melted ecstasy. It's the Gnostic conception of Pleroma. That's the concern for what's right & good living we all want. As it says in the book The One Thing, "what starts out linear becomes geometric."

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Question: Is it always the case that Self-Transcendence (Humility, Benevolence, Universalism) is diametrically apposed to Self-Enhancement (Security, Power [resources & dominance], Achievement)?

@Basman Good point. I was a bit sensational but still I acknowledge its usefulness. I'm divided between being construct aware of the illusion it is and also benefiting from its survival advantage. They're not mutually exclusive and both are true. Balance is healthy. Of course money is (i) a medium of exchange, (ii) a unit of account, and (iii) a store of value. Imagine a society that lacks money, and in which people have to barter goods with each other. Barter only works when there is a double coincidence of wants; that is, when A wants what B has and B wants what A has. But since such coincidences are likely to be uncommon, a barter economy seems both cumbersome and inefficient. At some point, people will realize that they can trade more easily if they use some intermediate good—money. This intermediate good should ideally be easy to handle, store and transport. It should be easy to measure and divide to facilitate calculations. And it should be difficult to destroy so that it lasts over time. There's also the credit theory of money: more abstract: money is a social construction rather than a physical commodity. This is well known. Example. The central bank has just created its own digital currency now (CBDC). That is, a promise from someone to grant (or repay) a favor (product or service) to the holder of the token. The issuer is “creditworthy” and the credit is transferable. A sort of social ontology of money: money is the sort of social institution whose existence depends on “collective intentionality”. a standing social rule. As a social invention it is not without problems in ethics though: Even in normal times, people with very low income or wealth have hardly any access to basic financial services. Commercial banks have little to gain from offering such services to them; there is an elevated risk of loan losses (since the poor lack collateral) and it is costly to administer a large amount of very small loans. Since financial assets are essentially promises of future money a central concept here is that of risk. Hence, the built in bias towards exponential inequality. Exponential inequality. Systematically Exponential... contemplate that as far as power and all of us being a slave to money is concerned. As a side note, It's not my intention to come across as rude, although I maybe blunt, and I value your feedback. I think we're largely in agreement. Thank you and please continue sharing your points of view. Power and/ or money are fascinating topics and everyone has their own unique input.

@Michal__ @The0Self Thank you both for your feedback! I wasn't expecting such a high quality counsel. Know that it will be put to use. Thank you.

@Basman I agree. And furthermore, isn't ultimately the belief in money the blood of all these institutions? And what is money? A concept. An illusion. Money is a stored energy potential that follows momentum and the consequence of individual human vision, not a reward in and of itself. Therein lies the problem with the chain of command, or in other-words, a chain of obedience. Because ultimately the finance industry is equally as large if not larger than the world economy and the ultimate requisite variety that props up institutions and entire countries. Imagine how twisted this reality truly is: Money and the monetary system creates and maintains a class system for hierarchical control. Is that not a perfect description of money and its function in society? The finance industry is perhaps the largest case of legal fraud, or as the gods, our gods would put it creatio ex nihilo ~ something from nothing. Talk about sorcery.

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Life Purpose 1. Who are you? 2. What do you do? 3. Who do you do it for? 4. What do they want or need? 5. How do they change as a result? ____________________________________________ To congruently lead lives where their philosophies and actions are one. It's hard, no impossible, to hit a target when you don't know what it is! Nihilism is not a valid survival strategy. Nihilism is self defeating! ____________________________________________ Goal setting, success/ achievement is like archery Program the mind with a target and focus on the process/ system moreso then the end goal. The outcome is feedback used to refine the system of lining up your shot. ____________________________________________ You can have many goals, but concentrating on just one at a time will help you accomplish far more than attempting to focus on many at once. Get the fire of desire started within being single-minded about one goal and the flame will naturally spread to others without you forcing it. ____________________________________________ Dabbling is as nonsensical as going to the train station with seven tickets to seven different locations, departing at the same time! ____________________________________________ The Power of Purpose Purpose is the straightest path to power and the ultimate source of personal strength – strength of conviction and strength to persevere. The prescription for extra-ordinary results is knowing what matters to you and taking daily doses of action in alignment with it. When you have a definite purpose for your life, clarity comes faster, which leads to more conviction in your direction, which usually leads to faster decisions. When you make faster decisions, you'll often be the one who makes the first decisions and winds up with the best choices. And when you have the best choices, you have the opportunity for the best experiences. This is how knowing where you're going helps lead you to the best possible outcomes and experiences life has to offer. ____________________________________________ 1. Aim toward the highest good 2. Specify your goals 3. Make a schedule and stick to it ____________________________________________ Flow State We all have goals that we would like to achieve and dreams that we would like to fulfill, but it doesn't matter what you are trying to become better at, if you only do the work when it's convenient or exciting, then you'll never be consistent enough to achieve remarkable results. The only way to become excellent is to be endlessly fascinated by doing the same thing over and over. You have to fall in love with boredom. The Goldilocks Rule states that humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that are right on the edge of their current abilities. The greatest threat to success is not failure but boredom. As habits become routine, they become less interesting and less satisfying. We get bored. Anyone can work hard when they feel motivated. It's the ability to keep going when work isn't exciting that makes the difference. Professionals stick to a schedule; amateurs let life get in the way.

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There is genuine fulfillment and feeling at peace with oneself in the simplicity of the conservative worldview simplifying life. I know that you're far too intelligent and developed beyond conservatism to get caught up in its excesses so consider it's positive lessons on order and stable living. Higher meaning and not being overly fixated on ourselves is what makes life organized and our actions purposeful with others. Consider conservatism's view on organicism: It's about finding meaning in the collectives of our family, community, the nation, the environment, and the gods (in that order). And acting with honor and truth, humility, right action and good faith. I do think living life within clearly articulated boundaries is therapeutic. I hope you get well soon. Take it from our well to-do friend Ned Flanders: Just when you think there's nothing to fall back on there's still convention and tradition. It's one thing to specify a path unique to you, but another thing to really work on the foundation. There's great meaning and satisfaction in getting the foundation of our life put together like a work of art.

I agree, well said you systems view magician you. That's beautiful. Godspeed.

@Zion Power is essentially egotism and self-determination, the concept of actualizing one's will onto one's self and one's surroundings. These self-enhancement values related to power and control are more similar to conservation than open-ness to change. In other words, power and control is more similar to the requirement of co-ordinated social interactions and the belief in authority itself which is innately conservative. This calls for the connection of security with power and the value of keeping up with one's own public image and the avoidance of humiliation, also known as social status. Distinctions in social status that relate to excelling in power I think are as follows: This is the work of social inequality and social stratification: Position - A formal position in society such as a monarch or a prestigious job title at well known firm. Wealth - Wealth and displays of wealth such as wearing expensive fashion brands or living in a posh area. Fame - People who are often discussed by others. For example, a celebrity who is often covered in the media. Popularity - Status that an individual gains from knowing people. For example, an individual with many friends or someone who knows high status individuals such as celebrities. Membership - Membership in a social group such as a subculture. Groups may form unique systems of social status that differ from those of society. For example, a subculture that respects people who consume resources responsibly. Accomplishments - Accomplishments such as education level or a high level of achievement in a profession or hobby. Intelligence - Individuals who are perceived as intelligent may earn social status. Social Skills - Individuals who are good with people tend to be perceived as higher in status. For example, an individual who is funny and outgoing may be perceived as popular. Coolness - Self-confidence and a personal presence that people perceive as fashionable, stylish or authentic. Altruism - A reputation for doing good things for people and/ or the environment. Honors - Honors such as awards and recognition. Eventually of those people of self-enhancement values, there's one group of elite who achieves cultural hegemony and control the dominant consensus reality and behavioral consequentialism. Control people under their belief system because you cannot reshape a form before it is thought of and labeled in thought. This is not strictly negative or a moral issue of good versus bad but strength versus weakness, order versus chaos. It is valuable. Power is a game you're always playing, so you should learn how to play it. Power is all about becoming a source of value (what people need/ want). In any area of life, there are things that people value, i.e. resources: wealth, services, skills, strength, intelligence... Ask yourself "What do people want?" and become a source of it. 1. Become a source of value. 2. Ignore who wants nothing of you. Let people come to you. 3. Never reveal what you value (Letting others have power over you). I'm working on an essay involving power that I'll post to the forum in the near future. Stay tooned.

@Zion Power - the ability to influence another person. Influence - the process of affecting the thoughts, behavior, & feelings of another person. Authority - the right to influence another person. Authority is a power or right to make decisions, direct, control and command. It is typically confined to a particular sphere, organization, situation and context. On the distinctions of authority, there are as follows; Bureaucratic Authority - Power to enforce a predefined set of rules, regulations and procedures. Charismatic Authority - Influence gained by someone with a charismatic personality who is admired, respected or feared. Coercive Authority - Power obtained by negative reinforcement such as the threat of force. Delegated Authority - Temporary authority that is granted to achieve a particular task or function. Expert Authority - The authority of experts in a particular field that is gained through recognition by other experts. Formal Authority - Authority based on legal status or position within an organization. Governing Bodies - An organization or team that has authority over another organization or team. Individual Sovereignty - An individual's right to freedom. Informal Authority - The observation that social influence resembles authority as it creates the power to make decisions, direct and control. Legal Authority - Authority that extends from the legal system of a sovereign state. Petty Authority - The use of authority to justify unreasonable, unfriendly, cruel or arrogant behavior. In some cases, small levels of authority can dramatically change an individual's behavior in negative ways. Political Authority - Decision making authority that is associated with elected government officials and the executive management team of organizations. Popular Sovereignty - The right of a state to govern a nation by the consent of its people. Positional Authority - Authority derived from an individual's position within a hierarchy. Public Authority - An administrative body with a mandate to enforce a set of regulations or administer resources Totalitarianism - A state that recognizes no limits to its power. Traditional Authority - Authority that derives from historical practices as opposed to a rational argument.

I see, I think we're both similar in this way. There's a push and pull, receive and reflect, relate and respond in conversation but its not totally harmonious. There's a feeling of you pressing forward with a certain sharpness and then stepping back and putting the power in their hands with a feeling of error or guilt. We're deep and ruminate from nature's chthonic depths regardless of the body language or mundane topic in conversation. I'm not better at solving this issue myself but can lose my critical self-awareness and be comfortable if the topic of conversation is something I'm genuinely interested in and competent at. Also develop some virility in the face of challenge. Virility. It's energy, its fire, it’s the spirit that makes life worth living. It puts one ready for adventure. I can't teach others to act this way and to move to a higher form of understanding it needs no terminology at all. People who understand it, understand it in their blood. It's the blood where real understanding comes from, it isn't an intellectual process. In fact, the intellect can be a crippling thing. It doesn't reflect the intellect or dry academia, it is vital existence.

Without knowing much else about you, maybe validation serves to fine-tune your perception and you're just being conscientious and overthinking. Can you provide us with more context of situations when the validation seeking behavior starts?

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@MarkKol To watch more live interactions I'd recommend the channel "Social Animal." It's perfectly healthy advice for cold approach. I found the men and women of this subscribers series playlist as down-to-earth and relatable.

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