Truth Addict

@now is forever Change assumes time and different states, therefore illusion. As I said earlier, let go of thinking. Thinking only leads to more thinking. Perhaps "moving on" was not the best description, but rather, being in the present moment. We can't know what is (knowledge here means acquiring a new thought, and we already know that thought is not the real thing), but we can be it, because we are it.

These are thoughts just to escape the fact that we don't really know. And there's too much thinking. Why not accept the fact that we don't know and move on? Without a thought, there is no difference. It is what it is.

I don't think I understand your question. If you mean why is there illusion? Then my answer is I don't know. (thought in itself is also an appearance).

@now is forever Appearance is itself, thought makes it appear not.

I'd say if we were to focus on what's in our hands right now, that'd be enough.

@now is forever Language is a dangerous thing, beware not to fall into its traps. Understanding vs not-understanding is a concept, we're looking for actuality. It's as simple as this picture shows: The mistake we unconsciously do, is that we automatically think of it as a horse (concept), when in fact it's just a picture of a cloud displayed on a digital screen (actuality). Things are what they are. Language creates veils that block us from seeing things as they are. The more we use, the further from actuality we get.

Of course, and the more we talk about it, the further we get from it. It is. Or even better, is. Or even better,

Is memory a proof of existence? Interesting stories. But that's not an answer. What is an experience?

@now is forever ? A thing = Everything = Nothing.

Is it? Like before you were born, where did you come from?

@Sharp What is "functional" to define "dysfunctional" against? Of course, life is ego (duality).

Surrender. As simple as that.

@Cortex Why have you posted this thread?

A thing = Everything.

@SriBhagwanYogi @mandyjw @Nahm I think Karma is a better term, whatcha say?

@Homer A thought. More thoughts.

Here where the research is most valuable, and I mean the theoretical and experimental research. Find out what works best for you through experience. Again, there's no wasting your time here, what you're exchanging is the illusion for Truth, so whatever you do, make sure it's on the expense of your free time not your work or study time. What if dropping the whole seeking process leads to all of these? What if surrendering your will and desire to get them will actually get you to them? What if accepting or at least considering that you could already be having all of them will make you realise that you really have them? What if this whole seeking process was Maya? What I mean is that these are good motives, but I think it's better to seek Truth for Truth's sake, without expecting anything out of it. Have you read Jed McKenna's book: "Spiritual Enlightenmet: The Damnedest Thing"? It will answer many of your questions. This right here is the true motive that you want to expand to help you on the path. You don't appear to be underdeveloped, no one is more developed than anyone else, development is an illusion. Asking questions is a good mark, we are all students of reality, and we have to always be open to learning from each other. Even the greatest gurus ask questions, so don't beat yourself up. You're doing just fine.

Or better, try to reach one hour of free running. My best time was 33 mins.

To this old lady's necklace, the lady pries on our present moment to become young. The illusion of future. Aka the devil.

@Anton Rogachevski ? @Nahm ? ... @Wisebaxter Persistence is key, you have to hold the belief that there's something there in order to succeed, and that's because others have done it. Don't believe your mind when it tries to make it seem pointless, everytime you ask a question, you get closer to Truth. I think that you need be clear about your motives here, what are you really after? You need to have genuine curiosity to exploring reality. And I think you do, but you need to become aware of that so it can guide you. There's no wasting your time here, what better things would you be doing in life? If you think there are better things to do, then by all means do them first, perhaps you need to fulfill some lower needs like sex and safety, I don't know, I'm just guessing here. Good luck my friend.

I don't know, I'm not even sure they can last a short one. I myself am an introvert, and I find it extremely difficult to commit to a 7-days retreat. ... I like your YouTube channel! You seem full of love and light and so at peace. Keep it up.

I'm not talking about a 30-day or a even full-year retreats. I'm talking about complete isolation, like living in a cave for the rest of one's life. I thought about this idea of isolating myself forever, and here's my conclusion: Don't do it with the intent of doing it forever. If you're stubborn, and you won't back up on this idea, then at least just consider returning back to normal life. Why am I saying this? Because it might give you happiness to live by yourself, but it certainly will not be as much as the happiness you get while still interacting with others. The problem with this cave thing is that it builds up tolerance to seeing the beauty of life, and numbs down your ability to feel happy because of the lack of contrast. We need the illusion to see the Truth, full Truth all the time won't be of value to us at all. After coming to this conclusion, I started to think that people who live in caves are more deluded than those who come back (whether they preach to others or not), or at least very afraid to face reality and start from ground zero. So, before you commit to something like that, make sure you have a back-up plan to save your ass if you ever wanted to come back. After all, when we die we will completely be with Truth. So, why die early? The reason I'm saying this is because I've seen some people on here talking about doing such endeavours, and I support them, but I want them to be well as well. And I know it's just my perspective, but I think one should take it into account before making such decisions. Thank you.

@BIggleswerth Nice! Appreciated.

Nope. Have you read the whole post? I said I think people who live in caves are deluded. I don't know, but I think so.