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By now, I have watched quite a lot of Leo's videos - some of which briefly mention how politics and ideology are addictions within our culture; ego gratification. My confusion is: Why do politics 'not matter'? I can find good arguments as to why they do, but not why they do not. I mean, it's the reason we're able to connect with each other in this forum, so in that sense, it matters, but there's a lot of bullshit that has come along, too - which doesn't matter. Perhaps, I should phrase the question differently: What parts of politics do not matter? Even more fundamental: What matters? What can we allow ourselves to righteously neglect without being hypocritical? Is it hypocritical to neglect politics?

Ah, sure, I zoned out there for a minute. Sorry about that.

Why, sure you can! That's called self-inquiry! Check out Leo's video on the Neti Neti method. Additionally, you can contemplate on what the difference between someone else and yourself is.

What an honest and fascinating epiphany. It's not one of those jump-to-conclusions- or put-things-in-boxes kind of explanation/realisation - It's one of those that actually stick; one where you click: "OOOOHH!! OF COURSE!! HOW COULD THIS NOT BE THE CASE?!" Thank you for sharing.

This is what Leo means. Some have to simply hit the bottom to set off going up again. Things will be better naturally, but that doesn't mean it'll happen all by itself. It won't. You need to take action. Action can be taken in many different ways. Visitor exemplified concretely how you can go about it.

Hello there! First of all, I would like to stress how relying on motivation always ends up with one having a bad time with whatever they might be practicing. Habits are created through consistency, which is created by routine, which is made by strategy, which has to include a positive vision as to why you would want to create that habit. Does this make sense? My point is, if you wish to create a habit, you've got to do it consistently - every day. However, if you think it's too much work, it sounds like you probably lack a good reason to keep a meditation habit. This has to be clear to you before you discipline yourself. I hope this helps. Furthermore, you could resort so some of the less-demanding meditation methods such as the do-nothing method, which I happen to be a huge fan of, because ... well... it demands NOTHING from you!