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@TeamBills The usual steps my friend. Mindfulness, meditation, and self-inquiry.

I agree. The world is full of suffering mainly due to the misconception that everyone is separate. If you realize the interconnectedness of all beings then there is a responsibility to go into the world and help alleviate suffering. If we are all one then helping another person is helping yourself.

@TeamBills As a starting point, assume that you are more than your personal identity. Accepting "The call" is the willingness to turn your attention inward and conduct an investigation for the true essence of your being. The Truth is who you really are.

@Revolutionary Think The true hero's journey is one of self-realization. The journey is complete once we truly discover Self. Until then the journey continues...

It is worth finishing the book. But finish the book for yourself. By finishing the book, you will force yourself to consolidate all of your insights so they are clear and concise. This is very important. And... if the book is successful and helps others even better

MY Man!!

@Martin123 I like your style

I understand how some of his references may sound a bit odd. I would just say there is much more to existence than meets the eye. People like Matt are naturally more perceptive. He is aware of aspects of reality that are usually inaccessible. I believe he speaks from first-hand experience and is not making any assumptions. Matt can be seen as a highly perceptive messenger delivering a message of love. The message originates from a place of knowing. A place of Truth.

We can't fight hate with more hate. We must feel compassion for those who are tearing the world apart. For they are lost. We are the light. Let the light of your being brighten the world. Peace... especially to those who hate.

@aryberry I was not stating my personal beliefs. You misunderstood the intent of my post. It's all good

@Leo Gura Perhaps we can come to an understanding. Correct me if I am wrong. Your position is that all form, thought, and actions are appearances in consciousness. These appearances have no moral value. They simply appear in consciousness. The concept of “me” is creating the concepts of “good” and “evil” and placing them on appearances in consciousness (i.e. murder, hate, Hitler) which are neutral. Is this correct?

I am creating concepts and distinctions, but isn’t conceptualization that creates evil. Evil is still evil even without a label. I am fully aware of what my avatar represents. I agree that Hitler is part of the totality of the Absolute. I also believe that morality (principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior) is divinely inspired. I am fully conscious of my beliefs regarding good and evil. You have taken 5-meo DMT. I have not. I don't give a fuck. Thank you for your response.

@Shin I guess I made the assumption because your post wasn't specified to anyone and my post was above yours. My bad, I never said I was perfect

@Shin I stated my opinion and then I presented the rationale for my opinion. I then invited Leo to counter my position. Leo is an adult bro, he doesn't need you to defend him.

@Leo Gura Respond to me bro. Make an enlightened case for defending Hitler.

@Leo Gura Here we go… I believe there is good and evil. I believe they are both expressions of Infinity. I do NOT believe both are beautiful. I do NOT believe both are equally preferred by Source. Here is my rationale: I believe the essential nature of all humans is spirit. This spirit is derived from Source. Spirit and Source are identical, one and the same. Source is perfect/love. However, spirit is divine yet imperfect. The purpose of our individual incarnation in human form is growth and expansion. We grow as spirits by embodying the characteristics of Source during our human life (i.e. love, compassion, forgiveness, etc.) HOWEVER When during our human life we embody characteristics opposite of Source (cruelty, deceit, narcissism, etc.) we fail to expand as spirit and move away from Source. It is PREFERRED by Source that we grow and expand as spirits and move towards reunion with Source. Leo to say some dumb shit like God did not disagree with Hitler is ignorant.

@sgn Similar situation. I was about 6. Glad we made it

I think this shows a fundamental flaw in your understanding. You think that Source is indifferent. I disagree. I know I'm not going to change your opinion and you are not going to change my mine.

I think opportunity is also an important factor.

Once I was swimming in a river when I was a kid. I was young and not a very strong swimmer; the current unexpectedly swept me away down the river. The water was over my head and I couldn't touch the river-bottom. I was drowning. As I was drowning my spirit left my body. I had an out-of-body experience. I have a vivid memory of looking down upon my body in the water. Thankfully an adult saw me struggling and picked me up out of the water and my spirit returned to my body. That was the closest I've ever come to dying.

Loreena you have to realize that the opinion of strangers really don't matter. An uninformed opinion has very little value... its just bullshit. My advice: Cultivate a positive opinion of yourself. Your own positivity will shield you from negativity.

What occurred in your life that caused you to go from feeling normal to feeling suicidal? Perhaps if you identify the cause of your pain, you'll be able to address the root issue and improve your current situation.

Simple. You accept the person for who the person is, but you don't condone their wrong behavior.