Ananta

Hehe, never thought I'd see men so excited to not masturbate anymore I personally don't think masturbation in moderation is a big deal. Just my 2 cents. @Serotoninluv Great post.

@VeganAwake You needed knocked off your high horse Also, stop insinuating you are speaking to ppl that know or have realized, less than you.

Calming the mind is part of preparing it for Self-realization. I understand what your talking about. I see that. No need, I don't consider you a messiah. Hmm, not too long ago you posted a post on open forum, referenced me in it, it was sooo inappropriate it had to be hidden by mods. So, I don't believe you.

@blankisomeone ((Hugs)) ❤

Yes. You are preaching in many posts just on this thread, imo. Preaching to me is talking "at" ppl thinking you are absolutely right and not open to discussion. My opinion, is you are speaking neo-advaita (no practice) and to me it's not helpful and you didn't answer one single question I asked you. I don't think you answered @Nahm questions either. Which further makes me question your advice to others. I don't doubt that you "think" you are right, but you may need to rethink it. If you are trying to help others, then know that everyone's path is different and many need to meditate (clears/calms the mind), do Self-inquiry and neti-neti, concentration upon the Self (I am), study of ancient scripture, spiritual teachings....its all valuable.

Here comes the personal attack, then your spiritual ego puffing itself up, because you didn't like me questioning you.

You don't think Self- inquiry is a useful practice for Self-realization? If you knew nothing of awakening or enlightenment and didn't do practices, then how would you turn within? Would that even make sense to you, if someone just told you to turn within? Wouldn't you think they were talking of thoughts, feelings and emotions? How are they to see that the little "me" is illusion without spiritual teachings or practice, such as neti-neti, Self- inquiry, etc? What your preaching is very neo-advaita, emphasizing the direct recognition of the non-existence of the "I" or "ego," without the need of preparatory practice. Telling ppl caught in the experiential world that they are illusory, or that nothing can be done to attain enlightenment is not helpful.

@EddieEddie1995 ?? ...Normally, monkey mind (thought) will continue. Just know its mind stuff and not...you.

Nice. It's one reason why ppl do extreme sports . The monkey mind usually shuts up, even if there's lots of screaming. ?

There is an opioid epidemic here in the US. Sooo many ppl are dying, specifically from heroin overdoses that child services can't find enough foster homes for the orphaned children. My friends 18 yr old son died of heroin OD the first time trying it. Also, a girl that was in my nursing class was found dead a year later with a heroin needle in her arm in her bathroom. My point is, ppl from good families, smart ppl, ppl that should know better are trying this stuff and dying. So, don't..try...it.

Yes, I know. I could name a few names, but that would be rude of me. ? I think pointing it out to them, as they complain, is important for them to look inward as to why they are doing it? I think it's a self defense mechanism of some sort. Sort of like, I can't get a GF, so I'll just talk shit about them, so I won't want one so much.

I'm glad to hear it, good for you ?

I have an Applied Science Degree in Nursing from a University, which is an area of STEM. Why are you being so sexist? And why are you talking all the time about divorce? You don't even have a girlfriend, but your obsessed with divorce.

@Bill W Ouch! ?

Your welcome. Even though you broke up, you may also go through these stages to some degree. So, give yourself time to grieve the loss of the relationship regardless of why it ended.

The 5 stages of grief and loss are: 1. Denial and isolation; 2. Anger; 3. Bargaining; 4. Depression; 5. Acceptance. People who are grieving do not necessarily go through the stages in the same order or experience all of them. Having contact with your ex while going through the 5 stages of grief is not a good idea in my opinion. It will prolong the process.

@Annoynymous You are offended. I apologize. It really doesn't mean that much to me, so no problem. So, call me sexist (lol), even call me a pig (lolol), if it makes you feel better. Although that's very far from the truth. Btw...I did not call .."him" ..a male sexist pig. That would be name calling and I didn't do that. Maybe re-read my posts, but he did call himself a male sexist pig.

I haven't had that problem in any of my jobs in my 49 years, but I know others have..

@Angelite Thanks?

@Annoynymous Also, btw, irl, someone has to make themselves quite obnoxious in these matters to even catch my attention, because I typically don't give a shit. I don't go around calling ppl sexist male pig or any of it. You leave me alone, I leave you alone. Period.

I normally wouldn't have said that term, but @Parththakkar12 called himself a sexist male pig, so it was in reference to that. After all he had to say about women I don't feel bad. Even though I was referencing all men with that mindset, not him in practicular. Did you read the thread?

I see. Just checking. I think it's funny how some white men have a problem with blacks or women (minorities) trying to get equal rights for themselves, when they themselves have a silver spoon in their mouth. I normally ignore it, but some threads catch my attention, but IRL, I ignore the self proclaimed "sexist male pig", knowing they are just ignorant.