Salvijus

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You just have to become really really delusional somehow.

What is thought provoking is that there are many examples of enlightenment people being religious. Perhaps an epistemologically perfect person would still perceive religion as valid? I personally would argue that yes, that is indeed the case.

So you're saying there are people who are not perfectly enlightened among religious groups. Okay, I'll give you that.

Well you don't know that. Therein is your epistemological error.

If I understood you correctly, you say religious people are epistemologically blind. Which is itself an epistemological error from your side. If you meant something else than sorry.

Assuming all religious people have no epistemology is an epistemological error itself.

There's wisdom in opening your heart to form a connection with the grace of the founders of religion. That would be of huge support in your spiritual development. Tho scriptures have distortions and corruption in it, it's still a viable way to establish a relationship which serves your highest best. If you don't have a sheikh, devil is your sheikh. If you're not under the influence of grace, you're under the influence of darkness. There's no neutral ground. Therein is the wisdom of religion even if the texts have been distorted somewhat. Besides in this new age the pure undistorted teachings becoming more public aswell which is nice. That will make religion even greater in days to come.

When we become honest about our "dark" feelings without denying them, the heart always transforms it into something wholesome and healthy. Every expression of the heart is a blessing in the end to everyone involved because expressions of the heart are no different than expressions of God's light. Although being a perfect channel for this energy to flow all the time it's not as easy as it sounds.

Just pay attention to what you're feeling inside and let that find expression in words, if and when you feel inspired to let it out. That way you'll be a milion times more genuine and attractive. It's not about technique, it's about listening to your heart and surrendering to its natural flow. Therein you will find a dance. A true connection. True intimacy. A relationship you've always longed for.

🤨 Sounds like a projection rather than an genuine insight. I'd be mindful it, unconscious projections of your subconscious mind posing as grand truths are very common with psychedelic usage. Your mental faculties and discernment abilities also go down for some time during the recovery, that adds to the problem aswell.

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Those you have accepted into your heart stay with you eternally even if you never see each other again. Marriage doesn't create this bond, marriage only celebrates this event. Although it may be possible to change how much influence these soul ties have on you or perhaps undo them to some extent aswell, not sure.

A weight of earthly existence takes a toll on everyone. We're in this together. Thank you for carrying yours 🙏

Take care

You can compare cultivation of discernment in awareness with cultivation in discernment over musical tones. You don't need to practice 24/7 to progress in your development of tone discernment. 20-30mins a day is enough. Same way if you pay 20-30 mins of concious attention to your psyche, eventually you'll develop a much deeper awareness of it and the structure of ego will begin to reveal itself layer by layer like seeing through the structure of musical tones. Eventually you can see through the layers of ego into the limitless space itself. Of course practicing more is bonus benefit. Simply listening to music everyday won't make you a musician. Simply living your life on automatic won't make you deeply self aware of your psyche and the forces that rule you. You need to do the exercises that cultivate that cultivate discernment. 20-30min a day is enough to progress. As the discernment increases, your transcendence of these unconscious influences takes place aswell. Mastery comes. Wisdom comes. Purification comes. Peace and equanimity comes. Behold - light. And with the light comes miracles and grace which is the most important part. Even one minute of grace is worth everything you have in life.

My logic is use every bit of help you can afford. A supportive environment can make a massive difference when it comes to pushing past your limits. I wouldn't underestimate the influence the environment has on you in general. And home is usually a low energy, dull place for most people. A community of people meditating together is also a bonus because that way the energy is stronger. Try meditating in a company of party night club people versus in a company of monks in Himalayan mountains and you'll understand the difference. You're never alone even if you think you are, so it's better to choice your company wisely. "if you don't have a sheikh, satan is your sheikh" if you're not under the influence of grace, you're under the influence of darkness, there's no neutral zone.

A wholesome relationship with others also brings you closer to Spirit. So it makes sense. Unless you meant something else.

Unless they find the means to connect with Spirit through nature, art, loving relationships, service, laughter, following their passion etc. They can't continue long.

Can you do this though?

Might Guy would be proud of you.

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I don't know why but I feel drawn to sharing some material over here. I descided to trust the voice and see what happens.

Well the Spirit is the only thing that can inspirit someone to live in general. So it makes sense.