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Thanks for the responses. Haha I'm becoming aware of the fact that nothing will ever fulfill me. Even something like life purpose. Looks like I've got some work to do!

I keep hearing all these words and I get confused. Could somebody define all these for me? And link them all up together and how they relate to each other, growth, the world, life, and everything else? Is consciousness the same as awareness? Is consciousness actually nothingness? The Truth is you are nothing and everything they say. Some teachers say you are empty awareness, some say you are nothing, are they the same? They call it God and absolute infinity and all kinds of shit. Can somebody just explain all these words and the concepts and ideas behind them? I would like a big picture understanding of how these all link up together. Thanks

To really make this work how far do I need to go? Like say if I wanted to make it mainstream in music? I couldn't imagine it being lower then like 60 hours a week to be honest. And I don't want to be a workaholic. I need time for all the other things in life. And for self development and learning. How will I become a sage working that much? Any good tactics for actualizating my life purpose and life in regards to time put in? And also any good tactics for keeping my creativity high and for being creative? Especially with that many hours of work? That will be draining. Thanks

I would say find what is most meaningful to you. The money and easy work week will feel empty. Find your true calling.

Heyyy everyone. I've been considering music for LP. I've been looking into producing, rap, singing, kinda my own thing and style including what I like. Nothing to serious yet though. I want to finish the LP course and do some deep thinking. Music that is actually heartfelt and has good things that I want to give. Not about bitches and money. ANYWAY... Do you think is a good vehicle for change and influence? How could music really make a change? Do you think it really can? Anything else? Thanks

@SLICKHAWK Can you explain the whole 432hz idea and how about the effects of other frequencys? Are they really that effective? And the science behind them?

@Evilwave Heddy That's dope. I got FL Studio too and it is hell of fun to play with.

And how about the change in any artistic pursuit in life? Like stories, art, comics, games, movies, it all? I feel like it would be cool to create in life but have the impact of somebody huge like Gandhi or Sadhguru.

@Leo Gura one time on this forum you said going to the extreme for enlightenment would probably be the best life possible. I get you would probably live an amazing life but do you think a life purpose and personal development coupled with enlightnemnt would make for a better life? Or would a life based solely on pursuing enlightenment like in a cave with nothing and no communication would be better? And how much do you think life purpose, personal development, family, material things, friends, and anything else would make life better if you chose to keep these instead of just pursuing enlightnement solely?

How deep would our understanding of human psychology be if we fully self actualized? If we reached full enlightenment? If we studied psychology in the academic setting, studied philosophy, history, it all? How much would still be up to debate and unknown? I have limiting ideas of how far our knowing can go and it makes me hesitate learning all this stuff for my growth. How far does this all go? Edit: Also an idea of how far my growth will take me. A vision!!!

I've had a problem my whole life. Low confidence. Caring what people think. All that jazz. I've become much more confident and loving toward myself but I think it is time to put a permanent stop and grow towards becoming confident. Purely confident. I know what I'm gonna do. Talk to people, read books, watch videos, apply all this info, date and get good with girls, find my life purpose, becoming positive, keep growing and figuring shit out, meditation and consciousness work, all that good shit. I'm gonna get authentic and love me. Get comfortable as me and stop basing my whole life off of others opinions. It's gonna take a lot of work but it has got to happen. It's just so deep rooted from my whole life of people pleasing, low confidence, shyness, and anxiety. Could i get anymore advice? What to do, suggestions, etc. And how to get a deep love of my self? One where I don't care what people think at all no matter what. A part of me is scared to open up because I've always had some bad anxiety(gotten rid of a lot with my personal development) and I judge myself about it and think about how people would judge me and it's just a bad loop. Anything helps. Thanks I love you all. You all give amazing insights and improve my life.

@Jcent I'm in the same exact position as you haha. It was getting toxic for me as well with my parents because I was thinking of not going but in the end I feel it is for the best. From a strategic standpoint if I didn't go I would waste more time. I'd have to work a full time job just to survive. In college I'll just have 3-5 classes and if I save now I won't need a part time job. Worst case scenario in college I'll be spending the same amount of time or maybe a little more as I would out in the real world with a full time job but learning things at least through the college education. I should have much more time though to be doing my personal development and finding my life purpose. Much more time to follow my passions. As long as I keep myself focused and don't go partying too much. I'll have my food and room paid for. If I save now the expenses should be minimal and I'll have lots of time. I also won't be stressed on money if that type of thing freaks you out. In college you might be able to network well with lots of people so maybe that would help with the whole business and brand and music idea? Also for me it gives me an opportunity to grow socially being around all these people and to really figure out relationships. Plus it will be really fun and enjoyable to go. I'll have lots of good experiences. Who knows. You might learn more about yourself being around all these people and taking classes you are interested in. You might find more passions or hobbies or find new ideas. Maybe you could join or start a club. Meet like minded people. Overall for me it is the better option but that is just me. The way you go may help determine what you learn, discover in life and in yourself, and experience. They both have pros and cons. What about your intuition and what do you honestly feel is best? Only you can decide but I would give it some deep thought. Hope this helps.

@Leo Gura Should mindfulness meditation be added along with my normal meditation (do nothing or SDS) and self-inquiry habit (1 hr. each) or will I still get results if i just switch on and off with my mindfulness meditation with other meditations for mindfulness gains?

How would you actually define this? What does it really mean to raise you consciousness? The full definition? Is it just understanding and cognition of Truth and with that you can embody and do great things? Or does raising your consciousness apply to all areas of personal development in some way? Is growth raising consciousness? How about lucidity in life? The high vs. low consciousness video kind of confused me though it holds a lot of good insight. The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution discusses the different variations of consciousness. As you raise your consciousness these should happen I'm guessing. 1.Duration- How long one was conscious? 2 Frequency of appearance- How often it comes. 3 Extent and penetration- of what one was conscious which varies very much from the growth of man. How about just being aware of things in life and this world like say starving people in Africa? Or does it just apply to just your "own" consciousness not having anything to do with gaining knowledge of outside things in life like starving people? How about just becoming aware of your lies, bullshit, and neurosis? As you raise awareness and observe yourself that will happen. I'm guessing this is raising consciousness. I guess my question really is: How do all these tie in together? And what is everyone's views and ideas on all this?

@PureExp Is everything actually this consciousness/nothingness? Are consciousness and nothingness one and the same?

Like the normal everyday people. People not developing themselves actively. The kind that just go to work and just raise a family. There is a good chance they aren't living to their full potential. The whole self help idea of these people are miserable and the majority of people are miserable just doesn't seem to be true to me. Are they really suffering that bad? I mean obviously there is little suffering and annoyances these people unnecessarily have and some regret, some neurosis, but I feel a majority of people are generally happy. My high school Psychology class and book was talking about how most people are generally content and happy in life. There is a baseline happiness that most people return to even after something awesome happens in their life (winning the lottery for most normal people) and bad things (depression). How much better of a life will a self actualized person living to their full potential live? And how will fullfillment play into all of this?

Yeah honestly it just depends on the person. I'm sure many people are happy that are just normal but many are unhappy as well. Some people will have a life purpose and such. BUT without some form of self growth I don't think you will reach the Mt. top. How will you when you are so unconscious to everything you do? Without personal development I would have been fucked...

So I've been really confused lately. I feel like I want to contribute to the world with a life purpose but no point to it because I have this dumb idea of enlightenment and because "technically" there is no me. I feel like I won't be able to find my life purpose also because of this dumb idea of enlightenment or that it will be a wrong find. I also feel like pursuing enlightenment and just studying personal development might just be the better option in the long run and I should just drop life purpose all together. Maybe one will come when I do become enlightened. Anyway... I feel lost in delusion especially since I haven't even had an enlightenment experience. I feel like I might just be making up dumb things in my mind and am turning enlightenment into dogma and belief. I also feel I'm overthinking it. I'm really confused and would like some input please. Should I do life purpose since I am still me anyway? I've come up with this dumb idea though to that I'm actually nothing so I shouldn't try life purpose. It would be a waste of time and full time enlightenment work and personal development would be better. Should I maybe turn teaching of enlightenment and personal development into my life purpose? Like I really don't know. These ideas of enlightenment are just becoming limiting beliefs at this point I feel. Any help and advice would do. I feel like i'm lost in delusion land. Would it really be a waste to go after my life purpose? Should I just pursue enlightenment? Cause that might just be the better option. Thank you

How do you properly use the law of attraction? I always try to think about what I want but if something is actually bothering me I can't just think it away. I feel like setting a goal and pursuing what I want without this positive thinking would be more effective. I get the whole think about what you want with massive action. But living with what is and not pretending to be what I want seems to work better. Any tips for how to use the law of attraction properly and well? What am I missing? I feel like ignoring my emotions and trying to be positive doesn't help. Examples of how to use it would be nice too

@Saarah Yes I totally agree with the raising of awareness. Been doing a lot of Neti Neti lately and it is working nicely. That along with all the other personal development stuff like working towards and becoming and embodying my goals and desires, radical action, learning about life purpose is doing me well and seems to be "attracting" more of what I want in life.

So how do they work? Can you have a relationship that is actually intimate? How would love work? I don't understand love without attatchment

I'm just going to keep working on myself with personal development and start getting serious about seeking along with the course and I should be able to find one that suits me well. Or maybe I'll just drop this and pursue growth and enlightenment only. Maybe a purpose will come eventually. Only time will tell as I keep going forward

@Leo Gura I've seen you talk about "full enlightenment" on this forum. What does that mean to you? How far can you honestly take enlightenment and consciousness work?

I'm from Elko, Nevada

Yes these are all perfect! The whole positive thinking thing doesn't seem to work too well if it conflicts with who you really are now. Cleaning up my beliefs some more and continued meditation will get me to where I want to be along with mainly lots of action.