The Monk

@7thLetter There's a nice little analogy that I'd like to give you about changing people. That was given to me since, I was making the same silly mistake. Trying to change someone that very clearly doesn't want to change or be changed by others is like giving a lecture on how to be a nice person to a Cobra. So you start thinking to yourself I wonder if he will be a nice person? Nope, you messed up. You wasted your time giving the lecture and you annoyed the snake so it bit you. If you want to change someone you must first ask yourself: Does the person really want to change and take the advice that I'm giving him/her and apply it to their own lives? Does this person's body language and emotions and speech indicate that? If not you should go home. It's better speaking to a rock, at least it won't lash out at you once you it gets annoyed by you trying to change it.

@Monkey-man Tell Sadhguru I said hi!

@CuteCornDog It's great to see you again, even though you've probably never seen me . I have a few suggestions for you to help get over this, because similarly to you I was once controlled heavily by my emotions, but now I very rarely am, but I'm not perfect and still working on it. So I would say: Develop a daily meditation and self inquiry habit, to allow yourself to find out who YOU really is. ( you will see long-term results) Watch spiritual teachers e.g. Rupert Spira talk about anger, you can search him up on youtube and that will help immediately and if you apply his teaching the effect this will have on you will be profound! ( you will gain long-term results + some short term also) Always be mindful of your emotions, meaning that you question them in a calm manner. E.g. Who is experiencing this anger? Where is this thing? (Don't want to spoil the pudding for you, so try it yourself) Rupert will teach you more about this. (short-term results + long term) Have some relaxing activities and hobbies this will lower your stress and anger and increase your happiness. (will provide short-term results) Be thankful for all the good things in your life. This will increase your happiness and lower your stress (over the long-term). Find some great friends to positive people to hang out with. This will increase the amount of positive thoughts you have, and this will provide you with a good activity to release your negative emotions. Read self help-books. E.g. The Sedona Method this should help you to develop a technique which helps you to release which ever negative emotion you may be experiencing. HANG IN THERE! And good luck!

@Akshay Dreams are lucid experiences created by the subconscious mind. Nothing more. Does this mean they exist? No Does this mean you are the dreams? No. And the more you inquire into this, the more meaningless you will find dreams, but it doesn't mean you can't enjoy them for what they are or immerse yourself in the experience, Ayy? Who doesn't like dreaming about a nice holiday on an island sipping a nice drink? Although, that's not what your dreams are. So it's evident that you must inquire into who YOU are! Good luck!

@caelanb I would suggest that you continue meditating and go deep with self-inquiry work to understand the true existential nature of reality. Because when you do these questions will no longer exist and neither will YOU. As you embody the Truth. Also, if you think that these questions have to be answered, it's clear they don't have to be. All you need to do is be comfortable with the feeling of confusion and accept it temporarily whilst YOU are the one seeking the truth in YOU. But, if you want my opinion on this I agree with what @hundreth said.

@Ilya haha you shouldn't be focusing on how quickly can I do it, rather you should be devoted to finding an authentic, self-inspiring, jaw-dropping life purpose. When a professional athlete runs a 1600m marathon he doesn't think to himself "How quickly can I finish this?" he more importantly asks "how can I conserve my energy till the end to make sure I can finish it?" So that's what you should be really asking yourself. The Tortoise > The Hare Contemplation could help I suppose.

I loved the cooking videos done by Leo and he said he would have come up with healthier meals/ breakfasts? So can we have a little more variety, please?

@phoenix666 It's great that you're asking these questions to yourself, it seems like you're making real progress on your spiritual journey. I would say some truths to you about who you are. But I don't want to spoil the wisdom and experience that you will acquire later on.

@texter To be honest I don't know a great amount about dried fruit. But I used to eat Goji berries and from the research that I did I noticed that they strengthen your immune system, but they taste pretty bad. However, they will increase your productivity and lower the amount of sick days you have so I suppose they're pretty good! I would recommend trying them sometime, but like I said they don't taste great.

@Moreira first of all be mindful of these thoughts really ask yourself who wants to? Then where is this thing? If you can't find it great! Then ask yourself then does this desire to gain information really exist? However, if that doesn't work just stop being an emotional weasel and giving into the easy option, do what's emotionally difficult in every situation, that's the one simple trick to ace life. So apply it religiously, then you will be amazed at how your life transforms in 5/10 years time.

Considering that you are questioning it, it's clear that you have some idea of how this is not true love. What this is likely to be is a needy, neurotic type of love. As whoever this person is trying to love is just really an attempt to fulfill a void within their own ego (this deep inadequacy within themselves, because they are incapable of loving themselves). So all this will lead to is a dysfunctional relationship not one forged by true love, if he/she were to supposedly get into a real relationship. And like I've said before you're not ready for a relationship until you realize you don't need one.

@abgespaced you could: develop a business revolving around these insights similar to Leo, give these insights in public e.g. in the form of speeches, or become a psychologist and provide these insights to your patients to aid them. To generate $$$

@Psyche_92 These questions you are having are definitely good, I too used to have similar questions, but now all is clear. You should do personal development because you don't want to be a fully enlightened person with poor physical health or no life purpose and poor life, a life in which only the mind is at peace. So the purpose of having all of this is to both take care of the your physical/ mental and spiritual health, and not just one of them. And realize that when your mind tells you otherwise it's really just an excuse to forget about all this. Also enlightenment doesn't lead to you thinking life is meaningless it actually leads to you caring more about life and more about making a positive impact, since you become conscious of how fragile and limited it really is.

@Nahm ahahaah

haha I love you guys <3 no homo, you're like the cavalry that comes to the rescue in my time of need. well that was cheesy. But I suppose it's true. Thanks for all the great advice, seems like I need to be silent and just continue along the path, since that's the emotionally difficult thing to do.

@Leo Gura What do you suggest I do from here? My mind is telling me you already know everything, you have nothing more to gain, so give it up.

@Marinus Yes, I've had the same experience when I took Drama class . There's nothing to be afraid of although, you may think "oh they're all focusing on me" they're not really and most of them won't care you are there. But judging by how you asked the question it seems like you're scared or intimidated by them? So really ask yourself am I going to let myself be controlled by a figment of someones imagination? . But what I can say for you is to use this as an opportunity for growth, since you seem quite shy and scared around lots of girls I would say push through the fear and talk to them about anything to improve your confidence around them, but make sure to be authentic and not needy! And for future reference if you get any ideas about dating remember you are the best person for you, and you don't need anyone to fulfill you and you shouldn't , and if you do you're not ready for a relationship, so don't take it because all it will create is neediness and a dysfunctional relationship not one forged by true love and authenticity from two non needy entities. Good luck!

@ajasatya so what was this really? Just an insight? But an insight is also considered by people such as Leo as enlightenment? That's why I'm confused.

Hey guys, why does racism exist and how does it affect the mind and life of the person being racist?

@Shiva that's really powerful concept now that I think of it. So you're saying that some people are racist due to the our instinct to survive? And only when we get rid of the identity associated with other groups that our own identity creates, then and only then can we identity others as 'human beings'. So the solution for humanity is to meditate! Right?

@Consept I still don't understand how that explains it.

@Soulbass I see it pointless to prioritize the importance of fixing problems in the manner that you do, which is from old to new. I personally believe it's far more effective + important to deal with the most significant and impactful problems you are facing in life. So, to do this you could potentially write down what's the biggest problems you are facing to the smallest. Then sort them out accordingly.

@Leo Gura What's your opinion of Prophet Muhammad? What's your favorite food? what's your favorite meditation style? Why do you think people act in a racist manner and is it bad for them? thanks for the knowledge!

@Voyager This subject resonates with me since I big feet and seem to have blistering and some swelling when going to the gym. So what you should do is: Make sure you have enough wiggle room in your boots. You should have at least a thumbs width between your longest toe and the end of your shoe Check your shoe size to make sure that it is right. Try have some free space also on the both sides, meaning that you have the ability to pinch the shoe and grab some of the material. Make sure you have good quality shoes, and they're not worn down. If they are get new shoes. Incorporate some breaks into your work routine everyday. E.g. have a 15/20 minute brisk walking break for everyone one hour of sitting. Meanwhile make sure you massage your feet to improve circulation, and put them in cold water to reduce swelling. Also drink plenty of water. Two liters a day is the amount recommended by doctors. But, it definitely seems like you are siting for wayyyyyyy too long, get about and move around!

@Psyche_92 Stop whining, ask yourself the following: Who am I going to the gym for myself or the hundreds of others there? Am I going to allow a figment of others imaginations control me? Do I want the few minutes of pleasure from siting on the computer or the higher value fulfillment I will get from going to the gym knowing that I had the willpower to come here today and get on the road to greatness to create the body I want? I hope that's enough but If that's not enough. Then talk to Arnold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoXYe9e01_Y