Forestluv

Ok, so siddhis are just new learnings, power, skills. To a conditioned mind, some siddhis may just appear to be “supernatural”. For example, when self-referential thinking and self-seeking dissolve new things may arise in the empty stillness. One may discover they now have the clarity and openess to learn foreign languages or intuit the blockages of others and become a healer. Since there is now the realization of Oneness, new higher forms of nonverbal communication may arise. Whatever arises, arises. Yet, there is no seeking, grasping, avoidance or identification.

Good question. Here are a few things I’ve found helpful from teachers: Adyashanti: Contemplate: “What would happen if I allow everything in this moment to be just as it is?” Lisa Cairns: When resistance and indecision arises, ask yourself “Which direction will lead to more contraction? Which will lead to more expansion?” Then follow your higher intuition toward greater expansion - even if it feels uncomfortable.

Nice work winterknight! ? ? ?

Gotcha. Wouldn’t that be self-based desires? I.e. to achieve enlightenment with the self-based hope / intention of siddhis. It seems like the egoic state of mind is dominated by self-referential thinking and self seeking / avoidance. Trapped in loops of the “story” of past and future. If these truley dissolve, it seems there would be much more clarity, openness and stillness. In “my experience”, it seems like when the majority of the self/ego dissolved, there was clearer, open “space” for “things” to arise. When 5hrs a day of self-based worrying and figuring dissolves, it’s like a new freedom arises. Some of this new stuff might be these siddhis. It’s not something the fragments of self desire. The lower self often finds it uncomfortable and doesn’t like it.

Please do. Some of us may be living vicariously through you ? Also, perhaps consider a journal on the forum. They can be nice for these types of journeys.

@Ampresus I would be open to all mystics / sages. Engage with what speaks to you - with what resonates with you. That could be insights from nonduality, personal empowerment, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, metaphysics, science, art etc.

Once the self dissolves, is the mind-body more open/free for trans-personal / trans-human “experiences” - such as channeling?

The guitar may start playing itself. . .? Contemplate your nature before you were born. Before you were exposed to language, self concepts, images, rules etc. A smoother ride than the death contemplation. ?

@MM1988 Good question. I’d say two reasons. First, many minds are conditioned to perceive the workd negatively. For example, conditioned to see people as cynical, untrustworthy. This is embodied as there reality - just “how it is”. To let go of these negative perceptions would feel like avoiding what’s “real”. In a sense, it is. An old paradigm of reality is being drconstructed. Second, the ego likes to create problems. It keeps the ego actively in the game and relevant. These problems are perceived as real, so when letting go it may feel like avoiding reality.

Sound advice, thanks. Sometimes it's good to take a step back and get grounded in direct experience.

That sounds good too. I just gave an example, not a definition.

Insights into true nature before the mind-body was born. Before the mind-body was exposed to language, images and knowledge.

When I act in a way that is not need-based it feels geniune. For example, if I give a compliment to someone with no inner motivation for attention, people-pleasing, validation, looking good, get a date etc, It arises from simply appreciation and it feels authentic

LSD tolerance skyrockets. It roughly doubles everyday. It would lose it’s effects after several days straight. It’s not like weed, which can be smoked daily.

That sounds amazing

Oooh, that’s a good one

Have you ever done artwork while tripping? I bet it would be amazing.

@lostmedstudent I’ve been in similar spaces. The evolution process involves both the inner world and the outer world. How does one integrate the two into One? I find social interactions a bit awkward at times.

Mu hasn’t revealed itself to you. You’ve got a lot of priors to go. . .

Soup? ?

@VioletFlame ☺️?

@Preetom That is a super cool story ? and good luck

You seem very mature and have a balance between intellect and creativity/intuition/emotions. Plus, curiosity, appreciation and expression. So, receptive to a variety of life lessons. Overall, characteristics of a wise person.

@VioletFlame I think you are tuned into a few wisdom frequencies ☺️

Ahhh, very nice. I hadn’t thought of it like that - using a thought loop like a mantra to enter ego death. Well, that would make the process a lot smoother.