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God is not subject to the label of alone. 'Aloneness' is a concept within the system of God. You can't apply aloneness to God because God creates aloneness. Aloneness is a label meant for finite things - it doesn't work when you apply it to God because using the word alone has forced you to assume there is other. Which in the context of God, there is no other.

I think it depends on your daily activity. If you're working in society and have a very active egomind then you will need a lot of sleep. But when I have been on Vipassana retreats or meditation intensives my sleep needs halved. If you're trying to reduce sleep quota as a productivity hack it won't work.

@rudokotrla Do you have a specific person you look up to or an app that inspires you? Ask them how they did it, try and get to know the creator. Sometimes one good email can set you on the right path. Also why do you want to be a product owner? Are you truly ready for that level of responsibility? You might be, but you haven't said anything about that yet. And be aware once you become a product owner, or get started, your desires may change. My goals and aspirations have changed significantly as I worked towards my life purpose. It's a constant evolution, not a plan you concoct and then execute over the next 30 years of your career.

@Yimpa Sometimes....

Those restrictions have benefitted me as an artist. Because Apple is 'fool-proof', it allows developers to optimize their software around one user experience. Whereas on Windows/Linux, a developer has to consider every possible hardware configuration. This has sped up getting new features into the tools I use every day. Particularly on the more niche tools with a small dev team. There is sometimes intelligence in dumbing things down.

The spiral dynamics series is the backbone of the whole channel. They get referenced in most episodes for good reason.

You've no right or need to wake people up beyond what they're ready for. Allow others to be ignorant. Ignorance is bliss. Who's to say you even know what you're talking about? Maybe they all know something you don't. ?

@Danioover9000 No. What I was talking about has nothing to do with Marxism. It's a critique of liberalism.

And there are plenty of business that cut corners and lack integrity and get people killed because of it. The benefit of a government run industry is that since they are purely taxpayer funded, they must abide by legal standards and invest the required money to deliver a safe product. Imagine if the legal system was a corporate entity. You could be proven guilty of murder but if you had enough money, you would walk free.

@eTorro The state runs some things much better than a private company ever could. Law enforcement, basic utilities like water & electricity, public transportation, and there are many more things that in my opinion should not be privatized. Do some research into privatization and you will find plenty of examples of corporations making things worse. And plenty of examples when it worked effectively. The profit motive is a tiny element of capitalism, there are hundreds of little reasons that compound which make capitalism superior to socialism. But there are also elements in socialist philosophy that capitalism ought to learn from.

Think bigger picture. What do you want your life to look like 5 years from now, assuming you did everything in your power to get there? Whatever the answer to that question is, that's the answer to this moving question. If it were me, I'd move to a big city. You don't yet realize how much personal growth you're missing out on living in the tiny village you grew up in.

@zunnyman Good luck. ?

@zunnyman Please consider that in all likelihood you're kicking the can down the road. Your 6 month plan will turn into a year, then two years, then three, and you will end up doing what you like 5-10 years later than you would have liked. Cut your cost of living. That decision to live luxuriously is most likely reversable. That's my take based on this thread, I'm sure the reality of your situation is way more complex but please consider that you can have what you want now instead of slowly getting crawling there.

@zunnyman Do whatever you find most interesting. No point doing something you don't like even if you're making more money in the short term. If you like what you do, and do it intelligently, you'll eventually find a way to make the amount of money that satisfies you. No amount of money is worth being unhappy.

Jeez, what a doom-and-gloom article. What is clear is that we are headed towards an absolute technocracy, so prepare for that. I think the people capable of creating AI are also the people wise enough not to program it to blow us all up. Someone creating AI for nefarious means would likely be bested by someone using it for purer means.

Use Chat GPT 4. Here's the prompt: 'Can you summarize (book name) by (author)? Summarize each chapter individually with multiple bullet points.' I find this quite handy for the more intellectual and self-helpy books. But stuff like Carlos Casteneda's work are still best read properly. --- You could do this with your college textbooks, research papers, whatever. I find amount of time you can save by using chat gpt beats missing any specific details from the books. You can even ask it follow up questions...

LSD trip report. 100 mcg. I wrote this about 2 months ago but haven't shared until now; -- At the peak of the trip, I awoke to the fact that I was creating everyone and everything. Every song, every movie, every painting, every youtube video, every room I walk into, every person I meet. All of it. In this state there would have been no difference between opening TikTok and recording a video or scrolling on TikTok and having a new video pop up. Both videos would have been created by me. I felt the satisfaction of every artist looking back on their own work. Then I thought about all the things I disliked. The gross old lady that sat on a plane next to me, nazis, disease, and so on. The fact is I created those things. It's my 'fault' they exist. But there was still that pride and satisfaction of having created them. Despite that I still disliked them as a human. I don't know how I was creating these things, still working on that. But I knew it to be true if only for a few hours. -- The best part is that I am even more inspired to create then I was before. Of course, this state hasn't lasted after the comedown. But knowing that is a possibility in consciousness has changed my perspective on life completely. The best part of psychedelics is that they can reveal perspectives you never even dreamed possible. It adds the magic back to life, the magic you had every day as a kid.

Definitely not.

@Matthew85 Not sure on the how. But it was clear that the way something I had created and something someone else had created arised in consciousness the same way. The essence was the same, so everything that was created by 'others' occupied the same emotional space as things 'I' created. Of course I created all the negative things, but I only considered them negative because they're things my sober self had a negative opinion of. Pure self bias. Without that bias it would have been like anything else.

I also use it to decide which books to read over others, if I really like where the summary is headed, I'll choose that one. But of course it doesn't replace critical thinking. You can also ask it follow up questions if you're interested in a certain chapter. For example: Prompt: "Please summarize the chapter "The Essence of thick Face, Black Heart" from Chin Ning Chu's book "Thick Face Black Heart". Give me three paragraphs explaining the most important concepts." Answer: "Thick Face, Black Heart" by Chin Ning Chu is a self-help book that provides insights into the strategies of successful individuals in Asian cultures. In Chapter 1, "The Essence of Thick Face, Black Heart," Chu introduces the concept of "thick face, black heart," which is a mindset that she argues is essential for achieving success in life. Here are three paragraphs summarizing the most important concepts from the chapter: Thick Face: Chu explains that having a "thick face" means having the ability to remain unperturbed in the face of criticism, rejection, and failure. This means being able to maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of self-worth, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. Chu argues that this quality is essential for achieving success, as it allows individuals to persevere through difficult times and maintain their focus on their goals. Black Heart: The second part of the "thick face, black heart" mindset is having a "black heart," which Chu defines as the ability to be strategic and unscrupulous in pursuit of one's goals. This means being willing to make tough decisions and take risks, even if it means sacrificing one's personal values or integrity. Chu argues that this quality is also essential for achieving success, as it allows individuals to be more effective in achieving their goals and navigating complex social and political environments. Balancing Thick Face and Black Heart: Finally, Chu emphasizes that having both a thick face and a black heart is not enough on its own. She argues that individuals must also learn to balance these qualities with compassion and empathy, in order to achieve true success and fulfillment. This means being able to see things from others' perspectives, build strong relationships, and act with integrity, even in the face of difficult situations. Overall, Chapter 1 of "Thick Face, Black Heart" introduces readers to the essential mindset of thick face and black heart, and provides insights into how these qualities can be harnessed for success. By emphasizing the importance of balancing these qualities with empathy and integrity, Chu offers a holistic approach to achieving success and personal fulfillment. -- I've read this one and gotta say that's a pretty good summary. I don't remember all the exact details, but my general recollection of the book is basically what chat GPT wrote.

Say you want a grape. You start looking for it, you ask around and someone says you can find a grape vine at the top of the hill. But when you go, it's not there. So, you keep looking. You look all around your village, but no matter how hard you look, you cannot find the grape vine. You feel defeated, you go into your garden at home and cry. You look up, and you see the grape vine has been in your garden the whole time. You didn't realize it was there, until you wanted it, struggled & looked for it. -- Anything you desire & is possible for a human is only a few steps away. Law of attraction is simply you revealing the path to yourself. There's nothing magical about it.

A self-help video game would be boring. A good video game is hyper stimulating and robs you of consciousness.

@Leo Guraback off, im not done yet! ?

See if you can find any research studies happening near you. There are lots of universities in my country looking for people with mental illnesses to help study psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. And if you do use get a trip sitter for the first few times. And check if people taking the same medication as you have tried psilocybin, and what the effects were.