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Dr Seuss’s first book was repeatedly rejected, 27 times in a row. After facing 27 heart breaking rejections, Dr Seuss was heading back to his apartment to burn his first book. It was on his journey back that a chance encounter changed his future forever. As he was walking to his apartment along Madison Avenue he bumped into an old Dartmouth College friend, Mike McClintock. McClintock, by chance, had just started working that very morning at Vanguard Press children’s section as editor. A few hours later the two had signed a contract to publish Dr. Seuss’s first book, “And to Think that I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” after it had been rejected 27 times. That book was never as popular as his later works, but it launched his career. Dr. Seuss was later quoted as saying “If I had been going down the other side of Madison Avenue, I’d be in the dry-cleaning business today.”

I am Sam Sam I am That Sam-I-am That Sam-I-am! I do not like That Sam-I-am Do you like Green eggs and ham I do not like them, Sam-I-am. I do not like Green eggs and ham. Would you like them Here or there? I would not like them Here or there. I would not like them Anywhere. I do not like Green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am Would you like them In a house? Would you like them With a mouse? I do not like them In a house. I do not like them With a mouse. I do not like them Here or there. I do not like them Anywhere. I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. Would you eat them In a box? Would you eat them With a fox? Not in a box. Not with a fox. Not in a house. Not with a mouse. I would not eat them here or there. I would not eat them anywhere. I would not eat green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. Would you? Could you? In a car? Eat them! Eat them! Here they are. I woould not, Could not, In a car You may like them. You will see. You may like them In a tree? I would not, could not in a tree. Not in a car! You let me be. I do not like them in a box. I do not like them with a fox I do not like them in a house I do mot like them with a mouse I do not like them here or there. I do not like them anywhere. I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. A train! A train! A train! A train! Could you, would you On a train? Not on a train! Not in a tree! Not in a car! Sam! Let me be! I would not, could not, in a box. I could not, would not, with a fox. I will not eat them with a mouse I will not eat them in a house. I will not eat them here or there. I will not eat them anywhere. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. Say! In the dark? Here in the dark! Would you, could you, in the dark? I would not, could not, In the dark. Would you, could you, In the rain? I would not, could not, in the rain. Not in the dark. Not on a train, Not in a car, Not in a tree. I do not like them, Sam, you see. Not in a house. Not in a box. Not with a mouse. Not with a fox. I will not eat them here or there. I do not like them anywhere! You do not like Green eggs and ham? I do not Like them, Sam-I-am. Could you, would you, With a goat? I would not, Could not. With a goat! Would you, could you, On a boat? I could not, would not, on a boat. I will not, will not, with a goat. I will not eat them in the rain. I will not eat them on a train. Not in the dark! Not in a tree! Not in a car! You let me be! I do not like them in a box. I do not like them with a fox. I will not eat them in a house. I do not like them with a mouse. I do not like them here or there. I do not like them anywhere! I do not like Green egss And ham! I do not like them, Sam-I-am. You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. Try them and you may I say. Sam! If you will let me be, I will try them. You will see. Say! I like green eggs and ham! I do! I like them, Sam-I-am! And I would eat them in a boat! And I would eat them with a goat... And I will eat them in the rain. And in the dark. And on a train. And in a car. And in a tree. They are so goodm so goodm you see! So I will eat them in a box. And I will eat them with a fox. And I will eat them in a house. And I will eat them with a mouse. And I will eat them here and there. Say! I will eat them anhywhere! I do so like Green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you, Sam-I-am ?

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@seeking_brilliance It’s great, they described it in thorough detail already. It sounds like it was that. ??

Everything is only the thought ‘everything’, like time is only the thought ‘time’. The actuality of ‘everything’ is really ‘all that is perception’, or, present direct experience. There are no ‘things’ “in” perception. “Things” is a thought. Perception is perception, the whole of experience, holy, divine. One can also ‘peel away’ the transparent veneer of the thought, ‘perception’, exploring the vibrational true nature of appearance. If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?

@Nate0068 ?? "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven”. - Matthew

@seeking_brilliance ♥️ ?

@caveman ? I often find that in times of even light confusion a consideration from the complete opposite angle can be most relieving. So you could consider, rather than there being a you which could embody an absolute, there is an absolute being a “you”, already. ? Likewise, a refreshing perspective might be that the “manipulation” referred to equals the thoughts, which were basically rooted in having that backwards. In that same of vein of considering wildly different perspectives, you could entertain the possibility that there is not a you per se which is actualizing consciousness. It is worth considering that you are already consciousness, and are already actual. That would however imply there are no “mental lies” to be shattered, because it was a misunderstanding that there is a you prior to absolute which could embody it, and or a you prior to consciousness which could actualize it. These are just perspectives to try on like shoes. What fits, what resonates, is always up to you, and there are sofa king many perspectives we get to try on.

@seeking_brilliance Totally, totally hear you & can appreciate that very much. When all is said and done though, this believing of thoughts, the true nature, etc...rumination or not, I tell you once again in absolute truth, that indeed, that is what she said.

@seeking_brilliance I’m all for fun, but don’t find it in my nature to be misleading.

TLDR & TWSS. (Subtly not adding to the rumination / thought attachment.)

(In staying with the thread context of emotional release) No, not more thinking / psychology / strategies, but rather just because of how it feels. “Dwelling” or “not dwelling” is focusing on dwelling, which still feel as discord. Discord won’t do, & doesn’t resonate (simple and inherent) because you are unthinkably awesome. You are not a thing. Thought is a finite illusory appearance. You can not be thought. You are literally more awesome than can ever be thought. You are sofa king awesome in fact, that the illusory finite mind is terrified of your love, and it runs to every corner of this universe, trying every possible thing, trying to establish it’s “rightful” separate reality. It tries everything possible. (Left uncheck that is, un-inspected. With inspection of thought, none of that is experienced, none of that time is wasted, not of that suffering is perpetuated). Appreciate that “it” can’t see what “it” is doing because “it” fully believes “it” exists and is “doing”. It will never be “fixed” per se, or ‘find a way’ to make “itself” whole. Only when the finite mind redirects back upon the source of “itself” and discovers “its’” actual unreality, only then the true nature is unfettered. Everything else but the quieted, perfectly still ‘mind’ is the seeking. Which is fine. Not a “problem” (that’d be dwelling again). It’s what suffering is, but this is up to you. No one else is suffering. (Again, in respecting the inquiry & staying rather strictly with emotional release...) There is no such ‘thing’ as causation, cause & effect, steps. There is nothing one need to do to be, feel, and know the true nature, and everything one does is actually a step away. A veiling made bigger, thicker, more complex and convoluted, with each step (every single thought) away. Every step away is a step of emotional suppression, and the resistance, the avoidance of feeling is, felt (suffering). A journey of “fixing” what is only believed to be in need of fixing, but which in actuality doesn’t even exist. If breathing consciously from the stomach feels good and brings relief by withdrawing attention from over activity of thinking, it can be said to be sane, right, appropriate, etc. Having said that, if focus upon an empowering vision resonates, there is no call to ask. Allow the resonating of feeling to be recognized as alignment with the unthinkable goodness of you. You are the ultimate, and only, authority, to such an absolute true extent in fact, that there is no such “thing” as “authority”. It’s really just another thought. (Staying true to the thread) Only the quieted mind will do. Every thing else is a thing, and there is no existence of things.

Self inquiry quiets the mind by proposing a question, and redirecting attention to feeling for the answer. It is most effective when conditioning has already been emotionally expressed, released and understood. It is more of a second step than a first as meditations go. More advanced in that sense. A beneficial side effect is clarity & connection in terms of effortless contemplation. Emotional suppression distresses the mind, and creates rumination in regard to meaning and identity. Repeating a mantra calms the mind by removing attention from the rumination and redirecting to a repeated sacred sound. The sound does not need meaning, which gives the mind a break from the ‘meaning aspect’ of the rumination. The body naturally follows and relaxes. Bringing the activity of the mind to rest, and grounding in what is sacred, is grounding in peace. Being, nonduality, or presence, is the apparent result, but that which was just prior to the overactive mind & emotionally contracted, or, conditioned body. Emotional awareness and Equanimity meditations are helpful with emotional balance & understanding. This has a positive effect on all aspects of life, all endeavors & relationships. The overarching theme and outcome is a peaceful quieted mind filled with the true nature of it’s source.

@nataliemkch YES!!!! To all that. ? Best 1st post of all time.

Don’t be too sure.

You are a beautiful writer sir, all the best in your adventures.

Sooo true!

?? Grounding Don’t fret, that’s right on. You’re not a person... Nothing...relax!...and let it go. By it, I mean these thoughts. Let go of the thought, that something needs to be done. It is most common for seekers to spend years on the ‘need to do’, only to eventually recognize it was avoiding feelings all along. Expressive writing, and talking with someone, ideally someone who understands or at least can hold space while you express is ideal. In expressing how we feel (right now) we gain much understanding and release much baggage. Relaxing the body, focusing on seeing, hearing & feeling, and breathing consciously from the stomach. (All other-than buying into the thought stories). Laugh about anything and everything as much as you can to take the seriousness out of it. Easier said than done...yet an introduction via direct experience to recognizing the importance of non-doing. The story of I is mental illness btw. I wouldn’t spend much time, energy or focus on thinking about it. Do stuff you like. The more the better.

Mantra Meditation ??

You think he’s trying to convince you, I suggest he’s pointing to you finding out beyond a shadow of a doubt for yourself. That kind of doubt, or, shadow. Those are thoughts.

Congrats ‘Vlad’! ??? “Meaning of existence...deep...shocking...living”, these are still meaning. The meaning is being derived at light speed, by believing the thoughts, which simply reference X is not all else which is not X, and X magically seems to have meaning. We also have “meaninglessness of non-existence...shallow...boring...and dead”. Also thoughts. Stop thinking about ‘why’, and see it for yourself in front of you on a dreamboard. Everything you could ever want, from every experience you ever had, will show itself to you. But not in your head, “literally” in front of you, in your dream. Simply get back to what you were ‘doing’ in the first place, and create. Beautify this place along the way. Influence it, make it better, you might be back, and you might have forgotten the love you really are.

I discovered I was delightfully wrong about there not being ‘spirit guides’. I’d say they are not real ‘things’, and not areal experience, but are as real experience as real experience can be, more so in a sense. Not of this world, but even this world is not really of this world. If you clear the mind and intend, welcome, & focus, weird awesomeness ensues. What can not be understood is not always per se misunderstanding.

We each interpret differently, no one is fundamentally right or wrong, all communication is just perspectives, appearance, appearing & disappearing. All perspectives are indicative of “where we’re at” on the path. Is there compassion, yes, readily abundantly available & feels great too, yes? The last thing imo one should do, is ignore and suppress suffering. When you fly on a plane, every time without exception you are told to put your oxygen mask on first and then help your kids. This is because the reaction to help your kids is unconditional love driven. Though, it is not wise in the world. It is not practical. It backfires without exception, and not on the kids, and not on the flight attendant. One’s “backfiring” is one’s business, not anyone else’s. Another perspective is that liberation is not selfish, just inevitable, but mistaking thoughts about yourself, to be your actual self, is selfish, as in self-ish thinking, thinking about a self, which there isn’t...the very recognition of which is the very liberation of it. Imagine if you’d been truck-ish thinking as far back as you could remember, and suddenly noticed, you’re not a truck at all. Never were. Not even truckish, now that this is contemplated. This self-ish thinking is how you are creating “fear”. Your idea of you is not you, but is made of You, and all your ideas will die. Death is an idea, You can not die. You are the very awareness, aware of, the idea. Ideas of you are exactly as experienced, nothing...appearing & disappearing. The self referential “fear” creating thoughts, is the activity of the mind, which is made of Mind, which awareness is appearing as. Think about it, and it remains ever beyond your grasp. Let thoughts about yourself go, those which do not resonate with that which is appearing as them, and you are oriented home, and it is simply a “matter” of “time”...which you inevitably realize, awareness could never be in, as it is appearing as & is already the awareness of the thoughts,....”matter” and “time”. “Logically I know this life/ego will die but I'm so attached.” Attachment is not to life or ego. It’s to thoughts. Thoughts which don’t feel good to you, but it seems you continue to focus on them. Choose better feeling thoughts.

@allislove ?? Ride my bike down the old dirt hill, first time without my training wheels. First time I kissed you I lost my legs, bring that beat back to me again! I hear, scream and shout out loud of innocence and days when all we did would never end. Bring that beat back to me again! Take me back, can't catch me, bring that beat back to me again! Take me back! Take me there! Smoking under the railroad bridge, I used to ride my bike down that old dirt hill. Scream and shout out loud of innocence & days when all we did would never end. Screaming down that old dirt hill ! Bring that beat back to me again ! You know, that's when the days I remember seem so far away. That's just a kid. And that's what I miss. Just a kid, but it’s what ‘I’ miss!

@Rilles I get what you mean, but we aren’t really colors...which that book so elegantly & poignantly articulates. SD’s is a great pointer, but a poor identifier. ? (don’t forget to laugh).