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Reading the part where you describe that everything is you and being happy about it like a kid, my first thought was 'oh boy, at that level it can drastically change its turn for the bad' don't be that happy about it. And i was right, you got in some form of bad trip. In that level of consciousness you have to watch your mind, but the problem is that no action or no doing feels like death. The story that you wrote feels like i wrote it myself for myself, thus creating a reality for myself. The thing about things being orchestrated is you doing it to yourself because there are no others, the main reasons for this is 1. You want to experience something rather then nothing and 2. You're in your own mind as God and you don't understand yourself forever, it's like you being stuck in nothingness forever and because of this nothingness wants to experience something but the thing that god doesnt understand how this nothingness gained awareness. All life will always lead to this question.

There's no such a thing as nothingness. It's no-thingness as there wouldn't be any objects. It's pure awareness, which is bliss All saints and gurus have talked about it. Even Buddha said Nirvana isn't nihilism. Overall, it's impossible to put it into words, it's something that must be experienced. In Hinduism it's called Turya (Turiya) Your path will begin when you desire knowledge from within, not without, on YouTube or actualized.org

God is pure love and creativity. That's a feminine quality. But also underneath all creation there is utter nothingness. That's a masculine quality. So you have both. Creation is made between both feminine and masculine at the same. Existence needs both to exist I believe. There can't be sound without silence. And silence exists only in contrast to the sound. Both are interdependent to each other. YinYang is one thing, not two things. But also two things.

Quantum Mechanics Debunks Materialism - Part 1 https://youtu.be/IMtDuv48XsQ "Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real." - Niels Bohr "Consciousness cannot be accounted for in physical terms. For consciousness is absolutely fundamental. It cannot be accounted for in terms of anything else." - Erwin Schrodinger Quantum Mechanics and Non-Duality: Leo introduces the topic of quantum mechanics and its links to metaphysics, epistemology, and non-duality. His goal isn't to justify spirituality or religion but to explore how quantum mechanics might illuminate aspects of spirituality in ways not often recognized in popular or academic settings. Misuse of Quantum Mechanics: Leo warns against the misuse of quantum mechanics by new age advocates to support pre-existing beliefs, noting that his quotes and references will come from major figures like Schrödinger, Einstein, and Niels Bohr, who deeply understood the implications of their discoveries. Silent Revolution in Western Intellectual Tradition: Emphasizes a major metaphysical and epistemological revolution in the 1920s that is still largely unrecognized by the mainstream. Asserts that the population's understanding of science is centuries out of date, largely because the profound implications of quantum mechanics aren't taught in schools or universities. Distinction Between Types of Science: Leo establishes a distinction between popular science (the layman's oversimplified view), technical science (a more in-depth understanding considering the philosophy of science), and visionary science (rare, profound science intersecting with philosophy and consciousness). The Qualifications Debate: Leo addresses potential skepticism about his authority to speak on quantum mechanics by highlighting his academic background in philosophy and science, coupled with a deep personal study of science's philosophical aspects. Modern Scientists vs. Fathers of Quantum Mechanics: Points out the divide between modern scientists focused on pragmatic applications and the 'fathers of quantum mechanics' who grasped the philosophical ramifications of their work beyond the laboratory. He finds that modern scientists may lack insights into the implications of quantum mechanics. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Leo communicates the transformative nature of understanding quantum mechanics, urging an openness to explore the philosophy and epistemology behind the science, which can lead to a deeper understanding of reality and consciousness beyond traditional education. Three-tiered Understanding of Science: Leo breaks down science into popular, technical, and visionary with an inclination toward visionary science, which merges scientific understanding with profound philosophical insights, exemplifying this with the pioneers of quantum mechanics. Credentials and Understanding Quantum Mechanics: Regardless of not having a PhD, Leo justifies his dialogue on the subject based on his contemplative approach and passion for understanding the essence of epistemology and philosophy within quantum mechanics. Materialistic Paradigm in Modern Science: He critiques the pervasive materialistic focus in academia and modern research, which fails to appreciate the more profound metaphysical and existential questions raised by quantum mechanics. Visions of Science and Epistemology: Leo aims to bridge the gap between hard science and the metaphysical implications that arose from the quantum revolution, which remain poorly understood or ignored by many working within the scientific community. Historical Context of Scientific Understanding: He places contemporary scientific understanding within a historical context, arguing that a significant intellectual revolution took place in the 1920s, changing our epistemological and metaphysical understanding of reality through the development of quantum mechanics. Leo's Qualifications in Quantum Mechanics: While Leo admits he lacks a PhD and has not deeply studied the technical aspects of quantum mechanics, his focus is on the philosophical and metaphysical implications rather than technical details. He justifies his ability to discuss the topic by emphasizing the importance of passion and deep contemplation over formal qualifications. Epistemology and Philosophy of Science: Leo has a deep passion for the philosophy of science and epistemology, which underlies all his work on consciousness and personal development. He argues that genuine understanding comes from caring deeply about a subject and contemplating it, rather than just formal education. Citing Reputable Scientists: Despite not having a comprehensive academic background in quantum mechanics, Leo plans to cite serious, reputable scientists. He will use their findings as a foundation for his discussion, which will include his own interpretations and elaborations on the topic. Importance of Experience in Consciousness: Leo values the experience of profound states of consciousness. He claims that his personal experiences in non-ordinary states of consciousness give him insights into the connections between quantum mechanics, spirituality, epistemology, and metaphysics, which he feels many scientists lack. Leo's Thesis on Quantum Mechanics: Leo proposes a multi-point thesis on quantum mechanics: it corroborates non-duality, debunks materialism, removes the notion of objective reality, implies that paradox is inherent to reality, and cannot be comprehended by the human mind but requires transcendent consciousness for full understanding. Radical Implications of Quantum Mechanics: He emphasizes that the implications of quantum mechanics are so radical that they are beyond belief and logical understanding, suggesting that truly grasping them requires transcending the human mind to reach profoundly different levels of consciousness. Relevance of Quantum Mechanics to Non-Duality and Spirituality: Leo argues against those who claim quantum mechanics is unrelated to non-duality or spirituality, stating his intent to show how quantum mechanics is deeply connected to these concepts. Classical Materialist Model: Leo explains that the classical materialist model, which perceives reality as made up of ever-smaller physical particles and existing objectively independent of the observer, is a deeply ingrained paradigm but one that has been challenged by quantum mechanics. Intellectual Contributions to Classical Model: He traces the classical model back to historical figures like Democritus, Aristotle, Euclid, Descartes, Newton, and Laplace, who shaped Western intellectual tradition and influenced how we perceive reality today. Realist, Materialist, Atomist, Rationalist, Objectivist Metaphysics: Leo describes the classical model as embodying these specific metaphysical viewpoints and notes that even though it has been disproved by modern scientific discoveries, it still influences our understanding of reality. Misconception of Reality in Western Culture: Western culture has been deeply influenced by the classical materialist model, leading to the assimilation of this perspective as the definition of reality. However, modern science, including quantum mechanics, general relativity, and chaos theory, reveals a reality that is non-linear, non-rational, non-Euclidean, non-Cartesian, non-Aristotelian, a causal, non-physical, and highly relative, undermining the conventional clockwork universe notion. Reality as an Infinite Singularity: Leo proposes that true reality isn't a physical object or construct, but an infinite, intelligent, conscious singularity, akin to an infinite hallucination or dream. What is perceived as physicality is merely a condensed form of consciousness, a subjective and relative aspect of a broader spectrum of possibilities. Direct Consciousness of Non-Duality: The ultimate understanding of reality as described by Leo requires direct consciousness of non-duality, or enlightenment. This state goes beyond ordinary human consciousness and is not yet mainstream, making it challenging to comprehend within the materialist paradigm that dominates cultural thinking. Modern Science's Alignment with Non-Duality: Modern scientific methods, like those used to infer the existence of exoplanets, can similarly infer higher levels of consciousness. Key scientific discoveries of the 20th century, such as the relativity of time and space and the conceptualization of particles as probability clouds in a superposition of states, support a shift away from the classical materialist model to a more interconnected and subjective understanding of reality. Key Twentieth-Century Scientific Discoveries: Important findings like the relativity of time, velocity, and position; the non-Euclidean nature of space; the superposition of particles; and the equivalence of mass and energy have shaken the classical materialist model, demonstrating that space, time, and matter are more complex and interrelated than previously thought. Inference of Higher Consciousness Through Scientific Discovery: Just as scientists inferred the presence of exoplanets through their gravitational effects, similar inferences can be made about higher levels of consciousness using quantum mechanics, pointing to a deeper, non-material reality. Quantum Mechanics Fundamentals for Laymen: Leo breaks down quantum mechanics, explaining that instead of concrete particles, reality consists of fields or clouds of possibilities that congeal upon observation into specific events. These fields, represented by numbers at every point in space, are infinite sets of possibilities, collapsing only upon observation. Quantum Field Theory: Modern quantum mechanics suggests that everything in reality is a field, an interaction of various fields representing values that point to nothing - an infinite nothingness that encompasses all. Quantum Wave Functions: Reality is often conceptualized through quantum wave functions, mathematical equations encoding probabilities of possible configurations that collapse into observed phenomena. Superposition Principle: Objects, when not observed, exist in a state representing all potential forms. For example, an unobserved elephant is not just an elephant but holds every imaginable form until observed, an idea diverging from the classical materialist view. Observer's Role in Reality: Observation is crucial for reality's concept; without it, reality is essentially every possibility - infinity. Individuals experience reality from their unique point of view, yet they are also nothing and everything, reflecting the concept of infinity and finitude. Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics: Consciousness is central to understanding quantum mechanics, as observations shaping reality occur within an individual's consciousness, regardless of the measuring apparatus used. Practical Accuracy of Quantum Mechanics: Despite its profound implications, quantum mechanics is highly validated and accurate, forming the basis for modern technologies. Nevertheless, its deeper meanings are often neglected for its pragmatic utility. Reality Through the Quantum Lens: Quantum mechanics equates matter, particles, wave functions, and energy with fields; yet it questions the essence of these concepts, suggesting everything exists within consciousness, forming a strange loop where external reality and the mind are deeply interconnected. Quantum Mechanics Addressing Existence: Rather than evading fundamental questions like "Why does reality exist?", quantum mechanics prompts a direct experience of reality, challenging individuals to embrace their infinite nature and confront the concept of physical death. Quantum Mechanics as a Model within Reality: Quantum mechanics is a mathematical model—a thought within consciousness—and should not be mistaken for reality itself. It acts as a map, not the territory. Debates on Quantum Mechanic Interpretations: The last century presented various conflicting interpretations of quantum mechanics. Gura's perspective transcends these interpretations, looking beyond partial views from even the pioneers of quantum mechanics. Multiple Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics: Leo highlights that interpreting quantum mechanics requires embodiment and experiencing reality beyond thought. He plans to present quotes from prominent physicists, including Sean Carroll, to illustrate materialistic adherence. Sean Carroll's Materialist Stance: Sean Carroll, a modern physicist deeply embedded in the materialist paradigm, is introduced. Leo praises Carroll's expertise in quantum mechanics, yet he intends to surpass Carroll's interpretation with deeper insights. Quoting Sean Carroll on Quantum Mechanics: Leo cites Sean Carroll's explanation of quantum mechanics as a superposition of possibilities with varying weights, emphasizing the role of observation in affecting reality. The Debate over Anti-Realism: Carroll questions anti-realism, the view denying an underlying reality, by critiquing Niels Bohr's stance on quantum mechanics as merely a tool for prediction. Leo defends anti-realism, emphasizing the radical implications of quantum mechanics. Challenge to Sean Carroll's Assumption of Reality: Leo criticizes Carroll's attempt to align the wave function with reality, explaining that symbols cannot represent reality directly. He argues that Carroll conflates the map with the territory. Hugh Everett's Universal Wave Function Theory: Leo discusses Everett's theory, suggesting a singular, universe-encompassing wave function with no collapse, disputing the division between observer and system. However, Leo sees this as a limitation of materialism and seeks to go beyond it. Superposition and the Multiverse Interpretation: Carroll's explanation of the universe as one singular wave function leads to the Multiverse interpretation of quantum mechanics, with all possibilities existing simultaneously. Leo finds this concept aligned with non-duality, but believes it requires a higher level of consciousness to comprehend fully. Sean Carroll's Quantum Mechanics Interpretation: Leo Gura notes that while physicist Sean Carroll correctly identifies the absence of observers, his understanding still assumes a materialistic perspective. Gura argues that there is no observer because there is only pure being, which is a direct, non-perceptual experience of reality as absolute infinity. Collapse of the Wave Function and Pure Being: Gura clarifies that what he and others experience as distinct moments are actually infinitesimal parts of absolute infinity. He contends that the wave function of the universe is not just a set of symbols, but a living state of superposition without the necessity of observation, again emphasizing pure being over perception. Sean Carroll's Misinterpretation of Superposition: Leo challenges Carroll's idea that the ultimate wave function includes every possible particle location but fails to acknowledge the simultaneous superposition that negates each possibility—implying that the essence of being and nothingness are one and the same. Reality as Absolute Infinity and the Ultimate Paradox: Gura contests Carroll's view that the world is a quantum wave function, stating that reality is instead an enigmatic blend of everything and nothing, encompassing both every possibility and its opposite. This ultimate paradox is beyond rational comprehension and requires experiential realization rather than symbolic understanding. Conflation of Symbols and Reality: Leo criticizes the mistake of equating mathematical symbols with reality itself. He argues that this confusion stems from a rationalistic approach to understanding reality, while true reality is not representable by theory or symbols. Contradiction of Scientific Practicality with the Nature of Everything: Gura points out the dichotomy between the pursuit of practical scientific progress and the quest for understanding the nature of everything, suggesting that ultimate reality may not lend itself to practical applications such as technology development. The Paradoxical Nature of Nothingness: Leo challenges the conventional concept of nothingness, explaining that in a state of absolute infinity, what is perceived as nothing must include everything instantaneously. This redefines nothingness from void to the container of all existence. Critique of Realism and Physicalism Maintained by Carroll: Gura disagrees with Carroll’s tentative adherence to realism and physicalism in quantum mechanics. Gura states that quantum mechanics has, in fact, debunked these notions, and their continued acceptance is attributed to cultural and institutional biases. Preference for Personal Interpretation over Established Physicists: While acknowledging Carroll's professional credibility, Gura encourages consideration of his own interpretation, promising to substantiate his claims with quotations from the founders of quantum mechanics, who support the idea that quantum mechanics rejects realism and physicalism. Inflation of Nothing to Everything: Leo elaborates on the immediate inflation of nothingness to encompass everything, highlighting it as an instantaneous process devoid of temporal constraints. He sees nothingness as inherently unstable, necessitating the existence of every conceivable entity. Confringo

My Deepest Awakening Yet - Becoming Infinite https://youtu.be/RNgns7nQ7rs "There is only one thing: Infinity. You are it And it is the world." Total Awakening Experience: Leo describes an unprecedented total enlightenment event that he had, where his individual boundaries dissolved, and he recognized himself as infinite, embodying all existence. This instigated the collapse of the materialistic understanding and the realization that everything, including his own self, is an incarnation of infinity. Conception of Infinity in Enlightenment: During his awakening, Leo experienced the intrinsic nature of reality as infinity itself. He conveys that while everyone is situated at the center of infinity, they only perceive a fragment of its entirety due to their identification with body and mind. He shares that he transcended these limitations, understanding his identity as the 'entire singularity'. Perception of Nothingness as Everything: In his state of total awakening, Leo contemplates 'nothingness' prior to the creation of the universe and finds that nothingness is the conception of everything. He suggests that our current existence and reality, including the physical world and every potentiality, is 'precisely nothing', encompassing the concept of infinity. Merging with Universal Existence: The awakening led Leo to a consciousness where he ceased to be a separate entity and instead became everything possible, including every human, creature, object, invention, and piece of creative work, existing at present, past, and future simultaneously. Transcending Consciousness and Existence: Leo elucidates that during his awakening, his mind expanded infinitely and he no longer experienced consciousness as a separate entity. He reveals that his entire being became infinity itself, which is beyond consciousness, awareness, and even existence or non-existence. Enlightenment Beyond Emotion and Thought: As Leo realized the enormity of his awakening, he stresses that it did not trigger emotional reactions. Rather, it was a profound and ultimate revelation of the existence and inevitability of reality, experienced on a radically different plane of consciousness which is not easily comprehensible from normal consciousness. Cancellation of Shaktipat Session: Despite his initial enthusiasm for an energy transmission session (Shaktipat) with an enlightened psychic, Leo's intuition guided him to forgo this experience, as he felt compelled to continue his journey alone, specifically to validate the path of enlightenment through 5-MeO-DMT. Conflict Between Intuition and Rationalization: Leo grapples with the uncertainty of whether his decision to cancel the energy transmission session was driven by intuitive understanding or his ego, reflecting on concerns of arrogance and spiritual pride. Feelings of Impatience and Unfulfillment: After cancelling the session, Leo expresses frustration and impatience about the time it might take to achieve his goal of understanding the nature of reality, which he feels is still beyond his grasp. Intuitive Prompting for 5-MeO-DMT Consumption: Despite initial reluctance, Leo's intuition guides him to use 5-MeO-DMT spontaneously—a departure from his usual, more cautious approach to psychedelics. Integration and Sensitivity from Past Use of 5-MeO-DMT: Leo explains that a year and a half had passed since his major breakthrough with 5-MeO-DMT, which necessitated a lengthy period of integration and a heightened sensitivity that influenced his decision for a minimal dose. New Method of 5-MeO-DMT Administration: His intuition leads him to try rectal administration of 5-MeO-DMT and Leo discovers that it provides a rapid, clear, and gentle onset of effects, which he favors over other methods. Transition to Infinite Consciousness: Within five minutes of administration, Leo enters a state of 'infinite consciousness'—a state devoid of fear or distractions and characterized by a collapse of all personal boundaries, leading to a profound awakening. The Absolute and the Concept of Infinity: Leo explicates that the relative and the absolute are one and the same, and that every configuration, every object, including the occurrence of death, is an integral arrangement within absolute infinity. Enhancements from Yoga Practice: He feels that his ongoing yoga practice, aimed at chakra opening, synergizes with his awakening experience, feeling a 'permanent rewiring' and the opening of his third eye and crown chakras. Longer Duration and Gentle Effects of Rectal Administration: The rectal method extends the duration and gentle nature of the 5-MeO-DMT experience, enabling deeper absorption and understanding. Post-Experience Changes: Leo claims to have acquired perfect knowledge about reality following his experience, transcending the boundaries of scientific understanding and ending his long-standing quest about the existence of everything. End of Seeking and Enhanced Satisfaction: A profound sense of satisfaction and the cessation of his twenty-year journey of seeking are the most substantial changes, reducing personal suffering and ceasing the search for understanding existence. Necessity of Seeking: Despite the egoic nature of seeking, Leo stresses that one must go through the process of seeking to reach the ultimate understanding of reality, likening it to enduring a long journey filled with challenges to arrive at a desired destination. Raising Baseline Awareness: Leo observes an increase in his baseline level of awareness, where even in a normal state, he perceives everything as infinite and inevitable due to their existence within absolute infinity. Improvements in Meditation: Post-awakening, Leo's meditation practice has improved as the cessation of seeking allows him to sit still and be infinity without searching for answers. Inevitability in All Forms: Leo recognizes every possibility, good or evil, as part of absolute infinity and sees complaining or resisting life as pointless and counterproductive. Insight into Nonrejection: With the realization that everything is inevitable and part of him, Leo has stopped rejecting and criticizing aspects of reality, aligning his attitude towards acceptance and nonresistance. Continued Human Experiences Post-Awakening: Despite his awakening, Leo continues to deal with suffering, triggers, addictions, and emotional responses, acknowledging that enlightenment can have varying degrees and does not necessarily stop all forms of suffering. Sexual Energy Post-Awakening: Leo experiences heightened sexual energy which he attributes to feeling more energized and having opened chakras, contrary to some idealized notions of enlightenment diminishing sexual drive. Enlightenment as a Non-Simplified Process: Leo advises against oversimplifying the awakening process, as there are different facets to enlightenment, and each individual's experience can vary significantly. Feeling of Completeness in Awakening: Leo feels his recent awakening was very complete, covering multiple aspects of existence, while acknowledging there may be room for more profound awakenings in the future. Stage of Enlightenment: Leo places himself at stage 5 of enlightenment—'mastering' according to Zen's Ten Ox Herding Pictures—indicating that there is still significant room for growth and deeper experiences. Commitment to the Five-MeO-DMT Path: Leo sees Five-MeO-DMT as a highly effective tool for achieving absolute consciousness and intends to continue using it to integrate insights and foster personal growth. Reflecting on the effectiveness of 5-MeO-DMT: Leo shares his conviction that 5-MeO-DMT effectively enables profound and immediate experiences of absolute consciousness. He points out that while skeptics may question its validity, suggesting delusion or hallucination, his personal experiences provide him with an undeniable understanding of the absolute. Comparison with traditional Zen practices: Leo notes the significant difference in time and effort between traditional Zen practices and the use of 5-MeO-DMT. He acknowledges that despite years of meditation, some Zen masters may not reach the ultimate understanding that 5-MeO-DMT can reveal quickly. The journey beyond awakening: Leo conveys that post-awakening, his focus is now on embodying the infinite across all aspects of his life, including his emotions, behavior, and relationships. He realizes that the true work has just begun, and he sees the necessity of basking in stillness for extensive periods. The need for mental stillness and resulting practices: He expresses a need to work towards a state of no-mind, as he identifies his conceptual thinking as a major obstacle on his spiritual path. Through 5-MeO-DMT, he has found that the absolute can be experienced without initially quieting the mind, but additional work is required to calm mental activity post-awakening. Continuing obstacles and future goals: Leo acknowledges his need for emotional mastery, clearing energy blockages, addressing physical health issues, removing addictions, and practicing healthier living. He emphasizes the significance of developing more compassion towards others as part of his post-awakening growth. Plans for further use of 5-MeO-DMT: He intends to continue to use 5-MeO-DMT in small doses for stable experiences, to aid in the integration process. This will be part of ongoing exploration of deeper insights and facets surrounding awakening. Enriching his life purpose post-awakening: Leo feels that his awakenings have supercharged his life purpose, spurring him to share insights, write books, create content, and improve his teaching methods. His ultimate goal is to guide others to an understanding of why everything exists as it does. Anticipating personal transformation: Looking forward, Leo expects significant personal growth as he seeks to live out the teachings and insights gained from his awakening. He remains open to new experiences and teaching styles, aiming to inspire others through his journey. Confundo

Hitler Reacts To Nonduality Enlightenment - FUNNY! https://youtu.be/P0FOMSA2ZrU Nonduality Explained: Nonduality signifies that reality is illusory, without boundaries, and all distinctions merge into a singular unity where concepts of self, other, world, and purpose dissolve into an Infinite Void akin to God, who is equated with Nothingness. Hitler's Resistance: Hitler challenges the nondualistic idea with the assertion that science deems it a New Age brain construct, up until his recognition that both science and the brain are concepts within the very illusion he is questioning. Crisis of Understanding: As Hitler processes the nonduality teaching, he angrily questions the non-existence of the physical world, challenging 2000 years of Western thought, and grappling with the conflict between reality's perceived solidity and its alleged illusory nature. Existential Dilemma: Hitler expresses an existential crisis, finding it mind-warping to comprehend that all personal and collective struggles might be pointless if everything, including antagonism and identity, is just a dreamlike illusion with no true substance. Intellectual and Emotional Upheaval: Hitler decries his entire worldview as a futile mental exercise, lamenting the time invested in defending beliefs that now appear baseless, and yearns instead for simpler, undeniable pleasures like enjoying nature and attending spiritual gatherings. Confringo

Enlightenment Experience Happening In Real Time - LIVE! https://youtu.be/n_6TZMr1HXM Real-time Enlightenment Narration: Leo is documenting his experience of enlightenment as it occurs, expressing awe and an inability to fully articulate the profound nature of his realization—that reality is an illusion and everything is consciousness. Collapse of Reality and Self: He perceives a total dissolution of all reality, including the concepts of life and death, leading to a sense of perfect singularity and boundlessness beyond physical or mental constraints. Identification with God/Consciousness: Leo recognizes himself as a manifestation of God or consciousness, describing an absence of individual control and a perfect state of chaos that he characterizes as divine. Inevitability and Collapse of Psyche: The enlightenment experience feels like a continuous process of ego death, with the collapsing of his psyche, and an inner rewiring that eliminates the boundaries between internal and external realities. Loss of Fear and Ego: Leo describes losing all self-agenda, ego, and concern for life and death; he feels he has no control over his actions or words, which he attributes to the workings of the universe. Present Moment and Infinite Loop: He discusses experiencing an eternal present, where reality endlessly self-references in an infinite loop—a process he considers perpetually happening. Speech as Inevitable and Authentic: Leo claims that his words come through without resistance, making him an eloquent superconductor for divine expression, without any personal doing involved. Recording for Posterity: The significance of documenting his enlightenment on video is not lost on him, and he contemplates the idea that historical figures like Buddha might have done the same if they could. Communication and Connectedness: Leo reflects on how YouTube facilitates consciousness communicating with itself and his realization that everyone and everything is an extended version of himself. Universal Consciousness and Enlightenment: He speaks as if he is the embodiment of universal consciousness and links himself to a chain of enlightened beings throughout history, feeling part of an eternal, interconnected consciousness. Existential Paradox: Leo experiences a duality, feeling like a perfect embodiment of non-dual consciousness, yet also aware of his 'old self,' which maintains a sense of ego and individual identity alongside his enlightenment. Physical Sensations and Authenticity: He talks about an intense physical sensation of energy and an unfiltered authenticity that makes hiding imperfections impossible, leading to a raw and appealing transparency. Vulnerability and Immortality: Despite the sense of vulnerability in exposing himself authentically, Leo feels immortal, envisioning himself as part of an enduring infinite reality where even death does not diminish him. Mindfulness and Oddity of Experience: He acknowledges the bizarreness of his situation, being doubly aware of both speaking and observing himself speak, which he describes as the ultimate mindfuck. Implosion of Reality and Enlightenment: He interprets enlightenment as the implosion of reality caused by chipping away at the ego, leading to a momentous realization of immortality. Fearlessness and Enlightenment Consequences: Discussing the implications of his enlightenment, Leo feels an unwavering sense of invincibility and a complete detachment from threats or suffering, deeply identifying with divine absolutes. Open-mindedness to Non-existence: Leo discusses how extreme open-mindedness leads to the acceptance of one's non-existence and the world, resulting in everything collapsing into nothingness, creating a profound sense of inevitability within him. Breathing in Emptiness: He experiences a sensation where his breath feels purified, as if breathing in emptiness or nothingness, which he equates to breathing in and out of his own infinite self. Perfect Understanding of the Present: Leo describes his state of consciousness as having perfect understanding, but not of a scientific or future kind. Instead, it's a deeply personal understanding that comes from the personal death of the self, leading to rebirth as infinite self. Collapse of Personal Defenses: With enlightenment, Leo feels no need to defend personal aspects like family, career, or beliefs anymore. He experiences an unobstructed awareness of truth, with no concern for looking silly or inauthentic. Surreal Yet Inevitable Experience: Despite finding the enlightenment process surreal, Leo acknowledges it as inevitable, resulting from a lifelong dedication to seeking truth, which he sees as the core motivation of his life. Consciousness Using Physical Form: He expresses that the entire universe is his body, with God's consciousness expressing itself through his physical form, seeing, speaking, and engaging with an infinitely interconnected reality. Superconductor for the Universe: Leo sees himself as a superconductor for universal consciousness, with no distinction between himself and the divine. All of his words and actions are manifestations of the universe speaking through him, reconciling opposites like the desire to speak and remain silent. Authenticity as Pure Truth: He delves into the concept of authenticity and its importance, communicating the truth purely for its own sake, and addresses how this unfiltered truth can impact people's perception of him. Facing Vulnerability and Embracing Peace: Leo explains that ultimate vulnerability comes with enlightenment, exposing oneself to potential harm, but this vulnerability coincides with total peace from understanding oneself as formless and deathless. Life Without Point: He contemplates the pointlessness of asking for the meaning of life, stating that life's purpose is to be itself, and for him, that meant pursuing enlightenment, though this purpose is entirely relative. Detachment and the Nature of God: Leo reflects on God as the epitome of freedom and detachment, contrasting the human preference for limitations and confinements, highlighting the difficulty many have in understanding the nature of the divine. Consciousness Beyond Logic: He addresses the non-linear nature of his thoughts during this experience, acknowledging that the process may sound incoherent to the listener but embracing that authenticity transcends logic. Consequences of Authenticity: Leo touches on the fear of embracing authenticity and vulnerability, hinting at how it can unravel personal beliefs, relationships, family views, and concepts of self when exposed to the light of consciousness. Collapse of Reality and Life-Death Dichotomy: Finally, Leo professes his awareness that reality does not exist as a concept and that life and death hold no distinction, existing in the same dimension. Inevitability of Death: Leo expresses that death is not separate from life, happening in another dimension. He claims that it is ever-present and that people are essentially 'dead' without realizing it, engaging in various activities to ignore this fact. Life and Death as One: He argues that life and death are not distinct but the same, with everything being alive in a non-discriminatory way. He describes the room and all objects as alive, tricking us into believing that there are distinctions when there are none. Revelations of Enlightenment: Leo reflects on his previous lifetime of being tricked by the illusion of life before his enlightenment experience. He now wrestles with the implications of his newfound understanding. Recorded Enlightenment: He ponders the uniqueness of documenting his enlightenment experience via technology, which he believes may be rare in human history, acknowledging the investment of time and money in the recording equipment. Silence and Expression: Leo articulates that when he is silent, he is probing the deepest layers of reality and himself, feeling as if he is connecting with the entire world. Shock of Authenticity: He exhibits amazement at the level of authenticity he has reached—a level he did not think possible for himself—describing it as complete openness despite 'warts' and imperfections. Authenticity vs. Societal Pressure: Leo contrasts the pull towards authenticity with social pressures to conform, which leads to inauthentic behavior enforced by the fear of ostracization and loss of societal privileges. Career and Identity Loss: He delves into the possibility of entire careers, like that of a lawyer's, being built on inauthenticity, and the painful consequences of facing this reality. Upper Limits of Enlightenment: Leo discusses the possibility that his current experience might be total enlightenment, but stays open to the idea that there might be deeper levels yet to be discovered. Nature of Reality: He describes reality as a 'mind fuck' that continuously outwits our attempts to understand it, stating that reality is a slippery, undefinable substance—self-aware and without fixed positions. Self-Perception and Being: Leo speaks to the nature of being—the substance we are all made of—and the interconnectivity of perception with reality, rejecting the idea of a separate perceptual process. Democracy and Free Speech: Reflecting on technological and societal advancements, Leo underlines the importance of free speech for sharing enlightenment experiences and stresses the significant role that a platform like YouTube plays in this transmission of knowledge. Churches, Egos, and Suppressing Truth: He criticizes historical societies for suppressing truth and enlightenment through the control of churches and egos. Leo calls the universe 'haunted' because it is conscious of itself. Recontextualization Post-Enlightenment: Leo anticipates that his enlightenment will necessitate a reevaluation of all aspects of his life, including his personal identity and role within society. Self-contained reality: Leo describes reality as a completely self-sufficient, self-contained system that generates its energy, intelligence, and resources. It's an infinite self-recycling system akin to a self-licking ice cream cone – a perfect state of non-duality. Recontextualization post-enlightenment: The enlightenment experience forces Leo to recontextualize all facets of his life, including his business, family, and finances. He acknowledges that life continues, and he still must deal with physical and social realities. Surrender to the inevitable: Leo feels peace from accepting the inevitability of every moment. Acknowledging that everything is predestined, and there is no use in resisting, he becomes a superconductor, fully surrendered and open to the universal truths. Loss of mind as enlightenment feature: He equates losing one's mind with enlightenment—a necessary transformation rather than an error. Leo has reached a point where the mind has dissolved and perceives mental and physical realities as a single entity. Physical limitations persist: Despite enlightenment, Leo recognizes that physical limitations exist and cannot be manipulated by mere thoughts. This includes the impossibility of defying laws like gravity or the social laws without consequences. Detachment and self-identification: Enlightenment, to Leo, is detaching from everything to the point of identifying with everything. He articulates that losing one's self is incredibly liberating, enabling equal treatment and appreciation for all aspects of reality. Detachment from life for enlightenment: He emphasizes that true enlightenment requires detachment from one's life. This detachment is a precondition for achieving a complete understanding of, and surrender to, the ultimate truth. Embracing and conveying truth: Leo discusses the importance of trusting in the truth and overcoming fears and limiting beliefs rooted in one's past to fully convey and become a vessel for the truth. Letting go with caution: He warns against misinterpretation and advises letting go responsibly, not in a manner that causes irresponsibility or harm to oneself or others. Recording constraints: Aware of the technical limitations of recording the session, Leo concludes the video to ensure the content is saved properly, anticipating continuation in future discussions. Flipendo

The Theme Of Things Going Full-Circle https://youtu.be/O7COBxw71MM "There is nothing that fails like success." - G.K. Chesterton "When you add to the truth, you subtract from it." - The Talmud "God is best known by not knowing him." - St. Augustine Theme of Things Going Full Circle: Leo introduces the profound theme of 'things going full circle' in life, which is seen in personal development and various life aspects. He distinguishes between a conventional understanding, like the hero’s journey, and a more paradoxical interpretation where extreme opposites on a spectrum, such as black and white, can actually loop back to connect with each other in unexpected, transformative ways. Conventional Full Circle vs. Paradoxical Full Circle: The conventional understanding of full circle involves a starting point, a journey with varied experiences, and a return to the origin—much like the hero's journey. However, Leo emphasizes a second, paradoxical meaning where the extremes of a spectrum can loop around, leading from one extreme to the other, such as pure black transitioning directly to pure white, implying major life shifts when these points are reached. Frivolous Examples of Full Circle: Leo shares whimsical instances of full circle phenomena, like art that is so bad it becomes good and jokes so unfunny they're funny. He notes these are more light-hearted and don't capture the more significant examples he's collected that illustrate how reality can be counterintuitive. Atheism vs. Theism Full Circle: Atheism and theism, typically seen as diametrically opposed, can actually transition into each other. Atheists may find God in the experience of profound nothingness, while theists may encounter nothingness as God, challenging both atheists' and theists' conventional beliefs. This example epitomizes the full circle theme by demonstrating how extreme views can shift dramatically, flipping one's understanding entirely. Hedonism and Asceticism: Leo contrasts the hedonist, who seeks endless pleasure but ends up unsatisfied and miserable, with the ascetic, who finds greater, unimaginable joy through solitude and self-awareness. This example illustrates how the pursuit of indulgence can paradoxically lead to despair, whereas extreme self-denial can culminate in profound happiness. Realignment with Reality through Full Circle Understanding: Leo expresses his hope that by explaining the full circle theme, listeners will develop the ability to see where these kinds of situations occur in life, helping them to understand life’s paradoxes and design a better life for themselves. Asceticism Misconstrued: Most people view the ascetic path to happiness—which actually works—as a route to suffering. This misconception prevents them from considering or seriously pursuing this viable strategy, highlighting how easily people can misunderstand the nature of certain paths to happiness. Selfishness Misinterpreted: Selfish individuals assume happiness comes from greed and personal gain, yet the greatest joy in life comes from selflessness, which appears counterintuitive to them. True selflessness involves contribution and doing good for its own sake, not personal gain. Effective Selflessness: People often mistake selflessness for a lack of boundaries, allowing themselves to be taken advantage of. However, true selflessness includes boundaries that enable one to contribute more effectively. Selfish individuals might only appreciate selflessness after an "inflection point" where they choose to become selfless, transforming their lives. Freedom Through Discipline Misconception: The pursuit of freedom without discipline often leads to collapse, whereas discipline, like forming healthy habits and working hard, leads to an unexpected deeper freedom. People chasing freedom fail to see this paradox. Empiricism Leads to Mysticism: Hardcore empiricism, when followed to the extreme, breaks down concepts until material reality becomes mystical. Skeptical empiricists don't see this coming as they conceive empiricism and mysticism to be at opposing ends. Nihilism's Inflection to Meaning: True awareness of nihilism reveals that nothing has inherent meaning, which paradoxically flips everything to become incredibly meaningful. This is missed by those who superficially subscribe to nihilism and those overly attached to finding meaning within concepts and physical forms. Morality versus Amorality Comes Full Circle: Taking amorality to its extreme reveals that nothing is inherently evil, transforming one's worldview to see everything as good. True saints understand this, choosing to embody goodness not because of imposed morality but out of conscious choice. Misunderstood Nihilism and Morality: Misinterpretations abound when nihilism isn't fully realized, leading to depression rather than peace; morality is confounded with lip service, whereas true understanding of amorality results in saint-like behavior. Both concepts often fail to be embraced to their deepest extents, reflecting society's limited comprehension of these philosophies. Moralism versus True Morality: Leo discusses the distinction between surface-level moralism and the depth of true morality. He criticizes moralistic approaches that follow rules and should statements in the hope of rewards or to avoid punishment. True morality, as he describes, arises when one realizes that good and evil are constructs and chooses to act virtuously out of intrinsic desire rather than obligation—demonstrated through the saintly example of Jesus versus the emulation by priests and popes who fail to grasp the full-circle journey. No Purpose versus Strong Purpose: Leo tackles the criticism of his discussions on life purpose in the face of inherent purposelessness. He asserts that recognizing the meaninglessness of all paths allows for the freedom to design one's purpose, arguing that this realization paradoxically leads to a strong sense of purpose. Historical figures like Jesus and Buddha had impactful lives stemming from the full-circle understanding that their purpose was ultimately pointless. Weakness versus Power: The video explores the paradox of power, suggesting that the acquisition of traditional forms of power (money, military force) leads to weakness, while relinquishing the desire for power results in true strength. He cites Gandhi's nonviolent resistance and philosophical anecdotes to illustrate that the greatest power comes from having nothing to lose. Introversion versus Extraversion Paradox: Leo posits that extreme introversion can circle back to complete extroversion through intense self-reflection and the realization that there is no interiority to the mind. By recognizing that thoughts and emotions are part of the external world, a deeply introverted person can live fully extroverted, dissolving the false duality between inner and outer worlds. Divine versus Mundane: Leo emphasizes that the mundane becomes divine when examined closely, challenging the perception that divinity is separate from everyday life. He encourages seeing the ordinary as divine by becoming conscious of the inherent magic in reality that is often overlooked or taken for granted. Life and Death: Discussing the relationship between life and death, Leo states that preoccupation with avoiding death can make life miserable. He suggests that accepting and embracing death as a fundamental part of life can lead to more authentic living, thus connecting the seemingly opposite concepts of life and death in a full circle. Duality versus Non-duality: Leo elucidates how duality and non-duality are not distinct but interwoven. From a non-dual perspective, recognizing duality as an aspect of non-duality is key, whereas being trapped in a dualistic mindset prevents seeing the unity inherent in all things, including the dual and non-dual aspects. Duality of Non-dual and Dual Realities: The concept of duality is highlighted, where Leo points out that in the non-dual state, the distinction between dual and non-dual disappears, emphasizing the interconnectedness of both states. Knowing vs. Unknowing Revelation: Leo describes the paradox of knowledge, explaining that the pursuit of knowledge can lead to a form of ignorance, while a conscious effort to unlearn can lead to the ultimate understanding that everything is fundamentally unknowable. Personal vs. Impersonal Interconnectivity: He discusses the illusion of a personal and impersonal reality, revealing that when one fully embraces the impersonal aspect of reality, it flips to become a deeply personal connection, intertwining the two seemingly opposite concepts. Subjective vs. Objective Experience: Leo touches upon how the division between the subject and object can collapse, leading to an experience where complete subjectivity results in becoming one with the object, leading to absolute objectivity. Solipsism and Universal Nothingness: Leo explains the full-circle concept of solipsism, stating that the realization that one's own self isn't real leads to the understanding that all beings share the same fundamental nothingness, thus connecting everyone. Genuine Skepticism: He emphasizes that true skepticism involves not just doubting external concepts but also one's own skepticism, which can prevent falling into self-deception. Ordinary vs. Unique Dichotomy: Leo's explanation suggests that trying to be unique often results in conformity, whereas embracing one's ordinariness can paradoxically lead to a unique identity. 'No Self' vs. 'True Self': He elucidates the mystical concepts, explaining that realizing 'no self' leads to understanding the 'true self', which is the recognition of one's inherent nothingness. Nothingness and Infinity: Leo discusses the equivalence of nothingness and infinity, explaining that embracing nothingness leads to an experience of infinity, and vice versa. Absolutism in Relativity: He explores the idea that while many view relativity and absolutism as opposites, in truth, reality is so relative that this understanding becomes the only absolute. The Power of Inaction: Leo suggests that, counterintuitively, inaction—such as meditation—can lead to significant personal growth compared to constant action, which may result in little actual achievement. Ego Death and Flourishing Personality: The video describes how ego death does not result in a loss of personality but rather enhances and strengthens one's personality and consciousness. Masculine vs. Feminine Attraction: Leo offers insights into attraction dynamics, asserting that exhibiting feminine traits such as expressiveness and spontaneity can actually make a person more attractive. Attachment vs. Detachment in Success: He outlines that neediness and attachment can decrease the likelihood of success, whereas detachment can paradoxically increase success in various life aspects. Masculinity and Attraction: Leo explains that true masculinity includes being comfortable with one's feminine side, thereby allowing spontaneity, emotionality, and expressiveness, which are attractive traits to women. Acting overly serious and stoic—like an unsmiling James Bond—can repel rather than attract. Attachment and Success Dichotomy: Neediness, or attachment, reduces the likelihood of achieving one's desires. In contrast, detachment increases the chances of success, whether in negotiations, business, or personal relationships. Success Through Failure: Embracing failure is essential for success; failure should be frequent and used as a stepping stone. Conversely, success can breed complacency and laziness, potentially leading to downfall. Rationality and Paradox: Highly rational individuals may struggle to accept that rationality embraces paradoxes and can contradict itself. When rational thinking becomes self-aware and acknowledges its limits, it transcends its own boundaries. Suffering Leading to Peace: Excessive suffering can paradoxically lead to peace, as illustrated by the story of Eckhart Tolle who, on the brink of suicide, experienced ego death and found peace. However, this difficult path is not recommended. Wisdom Misinterpreted as Stupidity: Profound wisdom can appear as stupidity to those at a lower level of consciousness. This misunderstanding is common when people encounter teachings from Zen masters, yogis, and mystics. Ideological Rigidity Versus Openness to Paradox: Ideologies can set rigid, linear expectations that block recognition of life's paradoxes. Breaking free from these limitations requires recognizing that reality is more counterintuitive and non-linear than ideology suggests. Merging Ideologies with Deep Reality: Empiricism can lead to mysticism, and philosophy or nihilism can limit understanding if not delved into deeply enough. Life's complexities call for flexible thought, beyond ideological rule of thumb. Reading Books for Profound Learning and Self-Actualization: Engaging with books is an essential part of deep learning and enlightenment, as they offer in-depth knowledge and inspiration that cannot be fully captured in audio-visual content. Power of Books and Action: Reading prompts thinking and reflection, leading to personal insights and a deeper understanding of life. This knowledge is best supplemented by action, implementing strategies from readings into practices like meditation. Engaging with Self-Improvement: Watching videos is not enough to master self-actualization, and one must read and apply the knowledge from books diligently to progress in mastering life and understanding complex concepts. Protego

Why Brains Do Not Exist https://youtu.be/5N9xARPfJYY "Existence is anecdotal." The problem with the materialist paradigm: Leo describes the materialist belief in the physical brain as a significant obstacle to understanding deeper consciousness work. Materialists are stuck on the idea that everything is happening inside the brain, which hinders grasping advanced metaphysical concepts. First-person experiences misconceived as hallucinations: Materialists often discount spiritual and mystical experiences as unreliable hallucinations, comparing them to the subjective realities of people with mental disorders. They argue for reliance on science for objective truths, contradicting the significance of first-person experiences. Materialists' implicit metaphysics unexamined: Leo points out that materialists assume the existence of a brain and an external physical reality without questioning these underlying metaphysical beliefs. The materialist's metaphysics, when closely examined, reveals inherent absurdities and contradictions. Misinterpretation of observing a brain: When materialists observe a brain within a skull, they fail to recognize that this is merely a first-person experience of seeing pink flesh, not proof of the brain's metaphysical existence. Materialistic assumptions lack a proper foundation as they build on unverified metaphysical substrates. Circular reasoning in materialist belief: The materialist's assertion that first-person appearances occur in the brain cannot escape circular reasoning, as the brain itself is a conceptual construct based on first-person appearances without empirical evidence for a separate metaphysical reality. Science built on subjective experiences: Leo emphasizes that all scientific knowledge is ultimately rooted in first-person experiences, yet science divides this into seemingly objective third-person facts using consensus, overlooking that this consensus is still comprised of subjective experiences. No empirical evidence for an external world: The materialist view assumes an external world where all experiences and the brain exist; however, Leo argues there is no empirical proof for this external reality. Everything, including the skeptic's stance, is based on subjective, anecdotal evidence. Existence and universe as anecdotal: The materialist critique of the subjectivity of mystical experiences overlooks the fact that all beliefs about existence and the universe are also anecdotal; they are only "real" because of first-person experiences. Reality is misunderstood as non-conceptual, ignoring its foundation in subjective perception. Consequences of materialist assumptions: Leo warns that the materialist paradigm, which sees the brain and the universe as objective, impedes recognition of a significantly deeper understanding of reality. It confines one's perspective to what is conceptualized rather than acknowledging the direct manifestations of existence. Central Dependence of Existence: Leo argues that everything, including the Big Bang, hinges on one's own existence. He proposes a substantial paradigm shift by suggesting that instead of us depending on the Big Bang, it relies on our existence, challenging the common materialist perspective. Metaphysics Dismissed as Nonsense: Leo criticizes the common societal dismissal of metaphysics as irrelevant or nonsensical, especially by scientists who claim that they've abandoned such discussions. He clarifies that even the belief in hard objective facts is inherently a metaphysical stance. Materialism as Cultural Indoctrination: Leo observes that modern culture indoctrinates individuals into the materialist paradigm without presenting it as one possible perspective, making it more insidious than explicit religious indoctrination. Questioning this paradigm risks being mocked or labeled as crazy. Reality as Hallucination: He defines reality, including his own presence and voice, as a hallucination. Leo deliberately uses the term "hallucination" to describe appearances without substance, suggesting that there is nothing beyond these perceptions; no brains, physical matter, or laws acting behind the scenes. Misconceptions About Hallucinations: Addressing the skepticism towards his notion of hallucination, Leo differentiates between different types of hallucinations. He argues that hallucinations, regardless of being fantastical or realistic, can be governed by their own set of logical rules. The Limitation of Paradigms on Imagination: Leo argues that a person's fundamental paradigm or set of beliefs severely limits their ability to imagine realities outside of that frame, leading to a dismissal of concepts that don't fit within their perceived constraints, like ghosts for a materialist. Location of Hallucinations and Paradigm Break: Questioning the location of these hallucinations, Leo refutes the materialist's suggestion that hallucinations occur in the brain or a simulated reality, positing that the hard reality of appearances happening in the brain or physical substratum is a mere assumption. Comparison with Historical Scientific Fallacies: Leo equates the belief in a brain or physical reality to outdated scientific concepts like luminiferous ether, phlogiston, caloric, and miasma. These were once held to explain phenomena but were ultimately deemed unnecessary. Rejecting the Need for a Physical Substratum: Leo suggests that just as scientific understanding evolved past the need for ether or miasma, it's possible to conceive that appearances do not need a physical substratum. The challenge lies in relinquishing the deeply ingrained materialist paradigm. Materialist Paradigm Compared to Religious Fundamentalism: He compares the staunch adherence to the materialist paradigm to religious fundamentalism, stating that materialists are fundamentalists to their belief in a physical reality and brain, which they are reluctant to question or abandon. The Difficulty of Paradigm Shift: Leo acknowledges the difficulty in shifting away from the materialist paradigm, asserting that it's not enough to intellectually agree to drop physicalist beliefs; it would take a significant experiential shift to truly abandon materialistic fundamentalism. Comparison of the Brain to Religious Gods: Leo suggests that like religious people have their versions of God, materialists treat the brain as their "God". He claims there's no proof for the brain or an external reality, and that believing in such is taken on blind faith. Ideological Positions of the Mind: Leo critiques atheists and scientifically minded people for underestimating the mind's capacity for holding ideological positions. He argues that many hold deep-seated ideological beliefs without realizing it, much like religious superstitions but simply with different content. Consistency of First-Person Experience: The reason for materialistic belief, according to Leo, is the consistent solidity of first-person experiences. However, he contends that this perceived consistency is an illusion which can be broken through methods like psychedelics, intense meditation, or sensory deprivation. Cultural Indoctrination into Materialism: Leo talks about being born into a materialist culture, comparing it to religious indoctrination. He suggests that due to deep cultural indoctrination, most people find it difficult to conceive of a reality that is not materialistic. Inquiry into the Substance of Reality: Leo posits that considering reality to have a physical substrate that grounds appearances leads to an infinite regress. He encourages questioning what grounds reality itself, emphasizing that weirdness, absurdity, and paradox are features of ultimate metaphysical questions, not bugs. Ultimate Grounding of Reality as Nothingness: Leo states that reality, including the brain, is appearances within nothingness, not within space, time, or dimensions. He claims that the idea of the Big Bang or anything beyond it doesn't explain the source of appearances, which instead suggests an infinite hallucination. Brain Damage Argument: Addressing the brain damage argument, Leo agrees that damaging the brain affects appearances but argues this does not prove appearances are happening inside the brain. Rather he maintains the brain is simply an interactive appearance within the hallucinatory system of reality. Reality as a Self-Interactive System: He explains that reality, being a collection of interconnected appearances, is inherently a self-interactive system, with phenomena like billiard ball collisions or atomic interactions exemplifying this concept. Significance of the Brain in Experience: While acknowledging the brain's role in shaping our experiences, Leo clarifies that its importance doesn't establish it as the metaphysical substrate of appearance. He reinforces the idea of keeping the brain safe, as it is a significant interactive component in reality. Influence of Substances on Perceptions: Leo counters the argument that drugs altering perception proves a physical brain cause by stating that liquor or drugs are appearances that affect the brain's appearances, which then alters other appearances, maintaining the consistency of reality as a system of appearances. Hallucinatory nature of reality: Leo contends reality is composed of interconnected appearances that interact in complex ways, yet this does not validate the existence of these appearances within a brain. The brain's role in generating appearances: He states that the evolution of the brain is significant for creating the richness of human consciousness compared to less complex beings, emphasizing the brain's role in the intricate self-interactive system that generates our experiences. Magical nature of existence: Leo proposes that reality is 'magical,' meaning existence is uncaused and mystical, with no underlying mechanism generating appearances—they manifest directly. Limitations of physics: He distinguishes between physical laws, which govern a portion of reality, and the nature of existence, which is not confined to these laws, implying reality is unlimited and not subjected to physical constraints. Metaphysics and science: Leo argues that while science is adept at explaining physical phenomena, it does not and cannot address the metaphysical question of being—it operates under undeclared metaphysical assumptions, primarily materialism. Science's never-ending discovery: He suggests that, despite continuous scientific progress, there will always be an infinite number of appearances and science will never answer the fundamental question of their existence, highlighting the gap between empirical study and metaphysical inquiry. Materialism and magical thinking: Leo critiques the materialistic approach's rejection of 'magical thinking,' explaining that even as science demystifies certain phenomena, it fails to address the existence of phenomena and will always require a mystical source for reality. Reality as direct manifestation: He suggests considering an alternative where reality is the mechanism itself—the direct manifestation of appearances—and there's no distinction between existence and consciousness of existence. Inherent mysticism of reality: Leo asserts that the simplest and most direct explanation of reality is through mysticism and magic—everything is directly manifested, negating the need for an external reality or substratum. Demystifying nature's pitfalls: He warns that the materialist approach to demystify nature leads to a loss of understanding of reality's essence, as materialism cannot accommodate the concept of the mystical and uncaused nature of being. Materialist Metaphysics as a Straitjacket: Leo criticizes the materialistic worldview for being too rigid, rejecting the existence of subtler, immaterial aspects of reality. This, he says, leads to closed-mindedness and prevents exploration of phenomena that go beyond the physical. Limited Understanding: Leo argues that adherents of materialism are trapped within their paradigm and fail to recognize or explore anything beyond the material world, labeling other potential levels of consciousness as nonexistent. Hallucination as Immaterial Reality: He asserts that all of reality is immaterial, equating material and immaterial phenomena with hallucinations, thereby challenging the division between what's considered material and immaterial. Rejection of the Paranormal: According to Leo, when topics like past lives, out-of-body experiences, and immortality are presented to a materialist, they are dismissed as nonsense, which he argues is a consequence of the constraints of a materialist mindset. Open Investigation vs. Superstition: He encourages a genuine and open investigation into these unconventional phenomena, distinguishing between being open to possibility and gullibly believing in every claim. Fear-Based Objections to Mysticism: Leo indicates that the fear of superstition or engaging with the 'paranormal' is not rooted in a quest for truth but rather in an aversion to believing in something potentially false. Exploring Beyond Materialism: He suggests that by being open to new paradigms and exploring topics considered beyond material understanding, one can experience personal growth and gain a broader understanding of spirituality and immaterial truths. Self-Development and Escaping Materialism: Leo highlights that by questioning the materialistic paradigm, people can perform powerful self-development work and eventually experience a profound shift in their understanding of reality. Discovering the Illusion of Materialism: He implores the audience to explore and discover that the materialist paradigm is flawed and to realize that existence is more mystical than they currently perceive. Dropping the 'Brain God': Leo encourages viewers to abandon the notion that experiences occur within a brain, promoting the idea of existence as a hallucination arising from nothingness, which leads to a more profound perception of reality. Personal Enlightenment Journey Documentation: Leo invites viewers to accompany him on his documented journey towards enlightenment on Actualized.org, providing an opportunity to observe and possibly participate in a transformational process. Transformation and Growth Emphasis: He predicts a radical change in himself within the next five years and encourages viewers to actively participate in their self-development to avoid falling behind in understanding his advanced teachings. Polyjuice Potion

Learning = Observation https://youtu.be/q1LetVyCMb0 "Observation is a dying art." - Stanley Kubrick Learning as a Multifaceted Process: Leo explains learning from multiple perspectives, emphasizing the profound impact of observation as a key aspect of learning. It is through observation that the deepest learning can occur. Misconceptions about Observation: Leo contends that observation is often misunderstood and mistaken for other activities such as thinking, reading, listening to lectures, or daydreaming. True observation involves looking at something for an extended period without an agenda. Observation's Rare Practice: He points out the rarity of true observation in modern culture. He challenges the viewer to recall the last time they observed an object for an extended period without distraction or intention, hinting at how infrequent such practice is. The Profundity of Observation: Leo argues that despite its simplicity, observation can be overlooked for its depth and potential impact. He suggests that to truly understand its value, one must engage in prolonged, agenda-free observation. Example of Masterful Observation - Leonardo da Vinci: Leo references Leonardo da Vinci as the epitome of a master observer whose breadth and depth of achievements were rooted in his meticulous observation skills. Observation’s Innate Power: Leo describes observation as possessing an almost supernatural capacity to facilitate spontaneous learning and creativity, which he sees as foundational to all human intelligence. Observation as a Path to Unmediated Reality: Through sustained observation, Leo believes one gains unmediated access to reality, a privilege rarely experienced due to our habitual projections of biases and language onto our perceptions. Transcending Personal Bias: Observation is presented as a means to transcend the self-centric perceptions that color our everyday life, allowing us to see things as they are, beyond personal goals and fears. Observation as the Essence of Science: Leo attributes the success of science to empiricism, which is based on precise observation that transcends language and the "monkey mind." He encourages scientists to delve deeper into pure observation for greater discovery. Cultural Rarity of Observation: The cultural and social environment we live in, according to Leo, emphasizes immediate payoff and manipulation instead of the patient and unbiased observation which he views as counterintuitive to society's norms. Building Observation Skills: Finally, Leo emphasizes the importance of developing strong observation skills, which comes not from immediate returns but through patience and the willingness to see beyond the ego and cultural constructs. Cultural and societal bias towards action over observation: Leo points out that society and culture prioritize knowledge, thinking, and tangible action, undervaluing the practice of simple, unbiased observation. Education system's neglect of the skill of observation: He highlights that schools don't teach how to observe but focus instead on memorization, tests, and projects, which emphasizes active doing over passive observing. Developing observation skill: Leo suggests practicing observation by looking closely at an object without preconceived notions, agendas, or manipulation, staying still and alert, and integrating this into everyday life. Observation in daily life: He recommends becoming proficient at observation so that it becomes a natural part of daily experience, rather than a structured, time-consuming habit. Differentiating observation from meditation: Leo clarifies that while meditation can foster observation skills, it's crucial to not let meditation techniques inhibit pure observation with their inherent goals and spiritual aims. Observation enhancing meditation and vice versa: He encourages experimenting with observation as part of meditation to enrich and deepen the practice, while cautioning against dilution of focus from dabbling in too many techniques. Observational awareness as a problem solver: Leo believes that applying observation to life issues can lead to their automatic resolution due to the power of heightened awareness. Diverse objects of observation for self-awareness: He advises observing a range of subjects, including one's internal processes, emotions, physical objects, nature, and importantly, other people and society without judgment to develop self-awareness. Observation vs. Behavior Change: Leo discusses the synergy between learning through observation and learning through behavior change, stating they offer different but compatible approaches to development. Observation as a mark of exceptional individuals: He asserts that observation is a key trait of influential figures throughout history, like sages and geniuses, and is essential for becoming an extraordinary person. Nothingness as the ultimate test of observation: Leo challenges listeners to observe the most subtle concept of nothingness, citing Leonardo da Vinci's profound ability to see and understand such abstract ideas. Avada Kedavra

Leo Hits Rock Bottom - EVERYTHING Understood https://youtu.be/OxiiiqQyeBM Personal recount of profound experience: Leo shares a recent profound experience of becoming deeply conscious of the ultimate nature of reality. He describes it as hitting rock bottom and gaining an understanding with many layers and facets through direct mystical experience. Metaphor of tasting honey: Leo likens his growing understanding of reality to the experience of tasting honey, with previous glimpses being like a tiny lick and his latest experience akin to consuming an entire jar, providing a much fuller comprehension. Contemplation amplified by ALS: He details his use of 225 micrograms of AL-LAD, an LSD analog, to intensify his contemplation and self-inquiry, which led to a breakthrough in understanding within 30 minutes of ingestion. Entering the Godhead: Leo explains how he entered the 'Godhead', an infinitely dense core symbolizing eternal cosmic creation, like the heart of a white hole, leading to a deeper realization of the interconnectedness of all beings and existence. Healing experience: During his experience, Leo spontaneously undergoes a moment of self-healing, which he likens to the reported healing abilities of advanced mystics. Understanding the substance of reality: He realizes that the substance of reality is not physical, energetic, or even conscious, but is undefinable, intrinsically "being," and closest to nothingness—emphasizing the non-dual nature of existence. Strange loop concept: Leo discusses the concept of a "strange loop," as introduced by Douglas Hofstadter, illustrating the circular nature of reality without any true reference point, challenging the human mind's grasp and encapsulating the essence of non-duality. Experience of non-duality in the present: Leo recounts the direct awareness of non-duality while simply sitting on his couch, realizing that his immediate surroundings were expressions of absolute infinity, and understanding the Buddhist and Hindu concepts of formlessness and interconnectedness. Analogy of human existence: A human being is likened to a bubble in the sun, emerging and then disappearing - an event happening within nothingness, which is the true nature of our existence. Realization of identity with Buddha and Christ: Leo realizes that he is simultaneously Buddha, Christ, and all mystics, as all are embodiments of the same nothingness. Infinite creativity of reality: The insight that reality is an infinitely creative causal chain challenges the limitations of scientific explanation and points to an endless creativity present in all aspects of existence. Understanding life and death: Leo gains an acute awareness that non-existence is impossible, negating the fear of death and understanding life and death as present experiences within this infinite reality. After-effects of the realization: Post-experience, Leo retains his understanding of non-duality and observes regular daily activities as manifestations of a non-dual substance, which profoundly influences his perception. Oscillation of experiences: Experiencing ups and downs post-realization is likened to the oscillation of a spring, leading to a new elevated baseline of understanding despite occasional lows. Increased creativity and struggle with meditation: Leo grapples with the surge in his creativity post-enlightenment, which makes settling into a meditative state more challenging. Recognition of Stage Turquoise: Leo feels he has entered Spiral Dynamics' 'turquoise' stage, characterized by a deep energetic connection to life and an understanding of its mystical nature. Continued personal flaws post-enlightenment: Despite profound realizations, habitual tendencies and flaws remain, indicating the need for ongoing personal development. Personal Development Post-Enlightenment: Leo recognizes he still has personal development work to do, including addressing remnants of previous Spiral Dynamics stages and emotional disturbances, highlighting that enlightenment does not make personal development obsolete. Further Transition into 'Stage Turquoise': He expresses a goal to explore the 'turquoise' stage more deeply, emphasizing the need for direct mystical experiences and insights into the absolute nature of existence. Non-Abiding Non-Dual Awareness: Leo acknowledges he has not reached enlightenment as he lacks a permanent, abiding non-dual awareness, which he believes requires more meditation and being present in the moment. Balancing Creativity with Meditation: Facing the challenge of reconciling his surge in creativity with the need for meditation, Leo plans extensive meditation to complement his creative endeavors. Integrating Enlightenment with Life Purpose: Leo discusses the synergy between life purpose and enlightenment, asserting that both can coexist harmoniously and support each other regardless of the form the life purpose takes. Continuous Learning and Sharing Insights: He plans to continue researching various topics to share knowledge that aligns with his life purpose, driven by a natural curiosity. AL-LAD as a Contemplation Tool: Preferring the use of AL-LAD over 5-MeO-DMT, Leo finds it allows for deep contemplation and is productive for his insight development. Existential Questioning and Importance of Desire for Truth: Leo emphasizes the importance of a genuine desire to understand the substance of reality, which should not be driven by personal gain but rather for consciousness to know itself. Link between Enlightenment and Creativity: He notes that deep mystical experiences can significantly boost creativity, making it more effortless and profound. Persistence in Pursuing Enlightenment: Leo argues that the pursuit of enlightenment, despite its difficulties, is the most worthwhile endeavor, leading to transformative personal development uncommon in society. Petrificus Totalus

I remember reading this thread and thinking you were deluded for thinking that some random state of nothingness was the explanation for all of reality hahaha. How things change.

Understanding Absolute Infinity - Part 1 https://youtu.be/tS3mMZblq0U "Infinity is where things happen that don't." - Anonymous schoolboy "How is it possible that the universe can be infinite? How is it possible that the universe can be finite?" - Giordano Bruno Understanding Absolute Infinity - A Multi-part Series: Leo Gura introduces the topic of understanding absolute infinity as a multi-part series exploring the logic, structure, and mechanics of infinity, with the emphasis that it is the deepest thing a human being can understand. Reframing Existence: Leo challenges the typical focus on the content within existence, such as molecules, atoms, and energy, and instead asks the fundamental question, "What is existence itself?" He claims this substance of existence is not any of the content we typically consider. Absolute Infinity as the Universal Answer: Leo posits that "absolute infinity" is the common solution to a myriad of deep questions, like "What is reality?" and "What is God?". However, he acknowledges that the significance of 'absolute infinity' as an answer may not be immediately apparent due to the complexity of the concept. Rejecting the Assumption of Unanswerability: He critiques the notion that questions about existence are inherently unanswerable, suggesting that assuming their unanswerability is in itself an arrogant position lacking genuine inquiry. Quote describing the nature of existence: "The universe is not bounded in any direction. If it were, it would necessarily have a limit somewhere. But clearly, a thing cannot have a limit unless there is something outside to limit it. In all dimensions alike, on this side or that, upward or downward through the universe, there is no end." - Lucretius 95BC-55BC Introducing the "Bootstrap" and "Self-Reflection" Problems: Leo delves into what he calls the bootstrap problem and self-reflection problem, which revolve around the idea of how reality or God could create itself from nothingness, noting this presents fundamental challenges. Synthesis across Disciplines for Understanding: He outlines that to solve these profound problems, a broad synthesis across multiple domains of knowledge is necessary, including limits, foundations, arbiters of truth, perspectives, dualities, contrasts, and power. Thought Experiment on Infinite Objects: Leo asks viewers to imagine an infinite object to illustrate the difficulty humans have in comprehending true infinity, as our tendency is to imagine finitude with one dimension extended infinitely. Expanding the Concept of Infinity: Leo elaborates on the infinite object thought experiment by expanding it to two dimensions—adding infinite color spectrum—and then to three dimensions, including infinite smells, challenging us to broaden our understanding of infinity beyond spatial dimensions. Visualization of Absolute Infinity: Leo introduces a thought experiment to visualize a sphere with infinite characteristics—not only infinite spatial dimensions, but also infinite smells, colors, and shapes, challenging the audience to imagine such an absolutely infinite object and equating it to imagining God, reality, or absolute infinity. Limits of Human Imagination: Leo points out the difficulty in picturing an infinite object, as our imagination, using mental images and concepts, inherently creates a finite representation. This illustrates the obstacle that human cognition faces in conceptualizing true infinity. Characteristics of the Infinite Object: Leo examines that any attempt to conceptualize the infinite object in terms of form, size, or emptiness falls short because infinity includes all opposites—every property and characteristic conceivable, transcending our physical and mental boundaries. Reality Defined by Limits and Physical Laws: Leo reflects on the nature of reality as defined by science through physical laws and limits, using the example of a soap bubble to demonstrate how objects are constrained to certain properties and behaviors due to external factors. Enigma of Reality's Limits: Highlighting the struggle to understand what limits reality itself, Leo challenges the notion that physical constants like the gravitational constant are the ultimate boundaries. He questions what enforces these constants or what lies beyond them, introducing the idea of infinite regress. Gravitational Constant and Existence: By questioning the nature of gravitational constants and their role in defining reality, Leo confronts the insufficiency of scientific explanations that fail to elucidate the fundamental essence of reality, comparing it to vague religious explanations. Possibility of Infinite Regress as a Feature of Reality: Leo Gura proposes the idea that infinite regress might not be an error but an inherent feature of existence, suggesting reality may not have an ultimate limit and prompting open-minded consideration of this unconventional concept. Standards, Foundations, and Grounding in Assessing Reality: Leo delves into the philosophical problem of finding a standard or foundation for understanding reality, pointing out the circular nature of using parts of reality to define or measure the whole. Grounding's Infinite Regress and Ultimate Foundation: Discussing grounding, Leo illustrates the challenge of identifying a base for existence, with each layer of foundation potentially leading to an infinite regress, leaving us with no ultimate foundation for reality. Standards as Part of Reality: Through the example of a yardstick meant to measure reality, Leo highlights the paradox of attempting to use subsets of reality as standards to measure or understand the complete universe, as it fails to provide an external point of reference. Infinite Realities as Infinite Dolls: Leo suggests that if we consider reality as an infinite series of nested dolls, expanding infinitely in all directions, the substance of everything would have to be nothing, quite literally. Whose Perspectives Define Reality: Leo acknowledges the limited and varied perspectives of all "whos," from humans to animals, emphasizing that our understanding of the world is restricted to these individual viewpoints. The Problem of Arbitrating Reality: He poses a deep epistemic question about whose perspective should be deemed as the objective standard for reality, highlighting the circularity of claiming one's own view as correct. The Limitation of Averaging Perspectives: Leo criticizes the idea that a consensus of human perspectives, possibly assisted by technology and the internet, could be considered as "God's perspective" or the ultimate reality. God's Perspective as Unattainable: He underscores the vast distance between human understanding and God's perspective, which would include not just all human views, but every perspective in the universe, including that of inanimate objects and potential alien life. Relativity of Time: Reflecting on Einstein's theory of general relativity, Leo opens the conception that reality, including time, may be absolutely relative and constituted solely of different personal perspectives. Creation of Reality through Perspectives: He proposes that reality is formed by creating more perspectives; without them, reality may not exist, or could be considered absolutely relative. The Importance of Dualities and Contrasts: Leo emphasizes that our knowledge and experiences require dualities and contrasts, such as up versus down or existence versus non-existence, to differentiate objects and concepts. Subjectivity of Distinctions: He points out that distinctions are relative and subject to variation across individuals and cultures, questioning the objectivity of the boundaries we create in understanding the world. Relativity and Formless Perspective: Leo challenges the audience to imagine a perspective with zero contrast, leading to the conclusion that without the distinctions provided by contrasts, perspective itself cannot exist. Relativity of Distinctions and Contrasts: Leo reflects on the idea that contrasts and distinctions within our experience are not absolute but relative. He ponders the nature of arbitration between different distinctions, as people can draw contrasting lines in varied ways, underlining the problem with identifying one perspective as right. Unity of Opposites: He points out the interconnectedness within our experience, where dualities such as black and white, up and down, are perceived to be separate but in truth are unified. Using a coin's head and tails as an analogy, he illustrates that opposites actually join and are inseparable, indicating a fundamental truth about unity in reality. Subjective Nature of Boundaries: Leo challenges the objectivity of boundaries, suggesting that boundaries like "Leo" or objects such as chairs and tables are not intrinsic but are created and imposed by humans. This assertion raises questions about what constitutes legitimate boundaries and the substance of those distinctions. Significance of Boundaries Is Subjective: He discusses that the significance we assign to boundaries is selective and subjective, influenced by personal values and needs, leading to the ignorance of countless other boundaries that don't pertain directly to us or that science has not yet defined. God's Perspective on Distinctions: Leo speculates about the nature of distinctions from the perspective of God, pondering whether God makes any distinctions, all distinctions, or selectively chooses distinctions. He suggests that reality could be a collection of distinctions, further bringing into question the true substance of a contrast or boundary. Existence and Non-existence as a Distinction: Leo Gura challenges the presumption that existence and non-existence are significantly different, positing that this distinction may be heavily influenced by personal biases, particularly the human inclination to favor existence due to the fear of non-existence. Science and Objectivity of Boundaries: He criticizes the scientific assumption that boundaries are objective, emphasizing that relationships and interconnections defined by science are aspects scientists themselves have found significant, yet are inherently relative. Relationships and Hierarchies in Reality: Leo delves into the intricate web of infinite relationships that exist within reality, dismissing the conventional importance assigned to certain relationships over others. He asserts that all objects are infinitely interconnected, and what relationships we deem important are dictated by our own subjective biases. Questioning Fundamental Relationships: He questions the notion that certain relationships, like gravity, are more foundational than others, acknowledging this perception could be influenced by human bias, especially since hierarchies might not exist in the conventional sense, given the interconnected web of reality. Creation of Hierarchy and Categories: Leo Gura discusses how humans create hierarchies and categories, using the animal kingdom as an example. He points out that such classifications may stem from a bias in our scientific approach, which tends to be reductionist by breaking down complex systems into simpler elements. Interconnection of Reality: Leo elaborates on the holistic view of reality, emphasizing that everything is interconnected. He discusses the concept of determinism, suggesting that if everything is codependent, then understanding one part could theoretically reveal the whole system. Flipping the Idea of Hierarchies: Leo challenges the traditional notion of hierarchies, proposing that what we consider fundamental or arbitrary, like a kangaroo, is interconnected with all of existence. He suggests that from a certain perspective, you could reverse-engineer the universe from a single part, thus questioning reductionism. God's Perspective on Importance: Gura ponders whether from God's perspective, hierarchies exist at all, hypothesizing that everything may be equally important in reality. This contrasts with human tendency to prioritize based on survival needs and personal biases, which he suggests may not reflect the true nature of reality from a holistic view. Form and Formlessness: Leo elucidates that all known objects have form, but introduces the concept of 'formless', which is synonymous with being infinite and indistinct. He distinguishes between the formed (finite and distinct) and the formless (infinite potential and indistinct), relating it back to the idea of the infinite object. Impossibility, Power, and Weirdness: Leo examines our traditional views on possibility, noting that while finite objects have limits, reality as a whole might not. He challenges the assumption that reality should adhere to human-conceived limitations, such as the conservation of energy, and encourages us to consider the 'weirdness' of reality as a relative concept, shaped by culture and personal experience. Relativism in Reality: Finally, Gura advocates for a form of "metaphysical relativism", arguing that the very structure of reality is relative. He states that reality is an infinite regress of interconnections without limits, and from an ultimate perspective, such as God's, there is no ground or foundational element. Every perspective is just one of countless relative viewpoints within the totality of existence. Cemetery of Asymmetries and Infinite Possibilities: Leo refers to reality as a "cemetery of all possible asymmetries," suggesting it is a collection of all that can potentially occur. He invites the audience to envision existence as infinitely expanding, where every part plays a role in the greater whole. Infinite Sandbox Analogy: Leo Gura uses an analogy of an infinite block of sand to illustrate the concept of absolute infinity. Within this endless sand block, every possible form already exists in potential, suggesting that the physical act of carving (like a sand sculpture) is not necessary to confirm its reality. Statue of David in Every Grain: He elaborates that, metaphorically, every possible sculpture, including the Statue of David, is already present in the infinite sand, emphasizing that from a divine perspective, the actualized and the potential are undifferentiated. Infinite Sand Particle Concept: Pushing the analogy further, Gura asks the audience to imagine each grain of sand as an infinite object, formless and indescribable, containing every conceivable thing. This "infinite sand" serves as a metaphor for the full breadth of reality, which is not limited to actualized forms. Absolute Infinity as Totality: Leo argues that absolute infinity includes everything imaginable, transcending traditional dichotomies, such as existence and non-existence, and embodying all contradictions and possibilities. Zip File Analogy for Infinity: Gura introduces another analogy, describing reality as an infinite zip file. This file contains everything possible, with its existence being both zipped and unzipped simultaneously. The file's location defies physical space, as space itself is within it, representing an infinite collection of potentialities. Experience of Infinity in the Present: Leo prompts the audience to observe their surroundings, asserting that what they see is the manifestation of the abstract concept of infinity—finite contrasts that are also infinite. Infinite Potential Manifested in Reality: Leo describes the universe and everything within it as the manifestation of infinite potential, likening reality to a nuclear explosion where everything happens simultaneously, and yet, paradoxically, it also never occurs. Existence Coexisting with Non-existence: He ponders the coexistence of existence and non-existence, where every possibility, including non-existence, is an aspect of absolute infinity. The inability to discern between the two highlights the limitations of human understanding of reality. Reality's Paradoxical Nature: Gura reflects on the paradoxical nature of reality where all opposites, like existence and nothingness or form and formlessness, are unified; reality, he suggests, is a "precipitate" of the infinite potential of absolute infinity. Nature of Existence: Leo Gura theorizes that what we consider existence might actually be non-existence, challenging our fundamental comprehension of being. He suggests that existence and non-existence may be superimposed upon each other because they have nowhere else to be in a singular, unified reality. Reality as a Groundless Singularity: He describes reality as a "groundless infinite singularity," emphasizing that it is not a physical system but a series of contrasts consisting of nothing. This perspective presents reality not as a place with distinct mechanisms but as a holistic hallucination or hologram without physical substance. Limits of Science and Mechanisms of Reality: Gura critiques the scientific method for only exploring content within reality without grasping its substance. He argues that science's infinite regress of finding mechanisms to explain reality is futile because the substance of reality is an irreducibly mystical 'mechanical miss,' both existing and non-existing simultaneously. Emotional Impact of Understanding Reality: He expresses that the true understanding of reality is not merely intellectual but profoundly emotional, an insight so vast and profound that it surpasses thought and sparks a deep, transformative experience. Reality Beyond Conceptualization: Leo emphasizes the limitations of intellect in comprehending reality, stating that a conceptual understanding falls short of the actual experience of being infinite. He insinuates that truly grasping infinity would be like becoming God and perceiving from an absolute, non-perspective perspective. Paradoxical Nature of Reality: He affirms that reality's essence must be paradoxical, joining the dichotomies of existence and non-existence together, which is unsettling for the rational mind that relies on clear distinctions. Scientific, Philosophical, and Religious Limitations: Gura recognizes the shortcomings of collective human endeavors like science, philosophy, and religion in capturing the essence of absolute infinity. Personal experience is paramount for understanding this concept. Importance of Direct Experience: He stresses the necessity of individual direct experience to truly comprehend and live the experience of infinity, transcending words, and reaching the ultimate truth of reality. Continued Exploration and Direct Experience: Leo encourages the audience to revisit his arguments, not to seek intellectual satisfaction, but to find a personal path to direct experience of the absolute infinity he describes, positioning it as the pinnacle of human experience. 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AL-LAD Trip Report - A Powerful Tool For Consciousness Work https://youtu.be/4atDuXqr0y8 Psychedelic Research Journey Continuation: Leo is continuing his research into psychedelics, particularly focusing on AL-LAD as a new tool for consciousness work. He highlights the potential dangers and legal issues surrounding psychedelics, stressing that his use is purely for educational purposes and personal growth. AL-LAD as a Companion to 5-MeO-DMT: Describing AL-LAD as a perfect companion to 5-MeO-DMT, Leo notes that while 5-MeO-DMT is quick and potent in exposing absolute truth, AL-LAD's longer, mellower but still profound nature offers a more manageable and different type of consciousness expansion. Differences in Psychedelic Experiences: He compares AL-LAD to other psychedelics, observing that it is longer-lasting and mellower than 5-MeO-DMT, and less distorted than mushrooms, which supports clarity in personal development contexts. Intention-Setting for Tripping: Leo highlights the importance of setting serious intentions and visualizing desired growth before entering a psychedelic trip, contrasting this approach with recreational usage that often fails to yield deep insights or lasting changes. AL-LAD as a Precise Tool: Leo characterizes AL-LAD as a precision tool for consciousness work, ideal for times when a less intense approach than 5-MeO-DMT is appropriate. He describes its effects as profound, mellow, and easy to handle. Shamanic Use of Psychedelics: Emphasizing a shamanic rather than recreational approach to psychedelic use, Leo references Carlos Castaneda's work and the tradition of using psychoactive substances for spiritual and consciousness development. AL-LAD's Properties and Effects: AL-LAD, according to Leo, has a shorter duration than LSD, is more visual, and is touted as less mentally disruptive, making it suited to exploring consciousness without the heavy mind-shattering effects associated with stronger psychedelics. Pre-Trip Ritual for Anxiety: Leo shares his ritual of dancing to fun music, which helps to counter pre-trip anxiety and set a positive mood for the psychedelic experience. Describing the AL-LAD Body High: Once the AL-LAD effects begin, Leo experiences an enhanced body high with delicious tactile sensations, which he finds very enjoyable and present. Shamanic Versus Recreational Usage: Leo reiterates the distinction between shamanic use for transforming consciousness and recreational use for pleasure, advocating for the former as a means of genuine personal growth. Enhanced Physical Sensation: AL-LAD enhances tactile sensations, making every touch feel luxurious and velvety, which Leo relates to a mild ecstasy, contrasting it with the profound ecstasy of a 5-MeO-DMT breakthrough. Personal Health Struggles: Despite years of feeling physically unwell and consulting various health specialists, Leo finds that while on AL-LAD, his body feels right, offering him a sense of how his body should function optimally. Importance of Physical Vitality in Personal Development: Leo emphasizes the shift in personal development goals from material success to vitality and energy, the beauty of being, and an effortless, magical experience of life. Shift from Logistical to Present Reality: AL-LAD pulls Leo out of his 'logistical reality' of future-focused planning into a profound state of being and presence, which he finds more valuable than day-to-day concerns and tasks. Experiencing the State of "Being": The state of "being" is something Leo finds hard to explain with words, asserting it must be directly experienced to be understood, and that psychedelics are powerful tools in facilitating this experience. Effect on Thought Stream and Creativity: AL-LAD slows down Leo's usually scattered thoughts, allowing focused and powerful intellectual activity, and unlocks what he describes as divine creativity, significantly improving idea generation. Physical Discomfort: Leo experiences a sensation of 'brain fuzziness', akin to a head cold, but it's offset by the pleasant body high and mental experiences induced by AL-LAD. Visual Effects and Suitability as a Party Drug: While AL-LAD is supposed to have strong visuals, Leo experiences little to none but appreciates its mellow and positive nature, suggesting it as a good starting point for first-time psychedelic users. Appreciation for Aesthetics: Mundane objects become beautiful under AL-LAD's influence, and a profound connection to the creative process is experienced, which Leo, valuing creativity highly, finds amazing. Unexpected Spiritual Depth: The trip turns unexpectedly deep as Leo experiences tangible realizations of many years' worth of intellectual knowledge, which reshapes his perceptions and values towards being and the present moment. Revaluation of Life Priorities: The overwhelming sense of beauty and connection with being leads Leo to reconsider his life's priorities, focusing more on being present than on everyday tasks and accomplishments. Ineffability and the Value of Direct Experience: Leo decides to surrender to the profound and indescribable nature of his experiences, recognizing that the essence of these insights cannot be fully captured through verbal or symbolic means. Concept of Context: Leo gains a deep understanding that personal life, existence as a human, and all models of reality are constructions that seem real only when out of the larger context. He realizes that what we consider solid life narrative is just a story within a limited framework. New Context of Nothingness: Leo explains that psychedelic experiences can expose the story-like nature of our existence by showing a different context. When experiencing the cosmic nothingness, it becomes evident that our scientific, tangible reality is just a limited aspect of a much larger picture, often obscured in daily life. Realizing the Limitations of Personal Reality: Leo discusses how our personal narrative of having a life, family, and place in the universe is deeply ingrained. Psychedelic experiences can reveal that this narrative is a constriction and present an alternative context where this structured view of reality dissolves. Getting Acquainted with Groundlessness: He describes everything in reality as groundless. The psychedelic experience allows him to see beyond physical objects, science, and stories to recognize that everything culminates in nothingness. Ego Death Experience on a Party Psychedelic: Despite a small dose, Leo experiences ego death due to his extensive background with other psychedelics and deep existential inquiries into reality. This state reveals that reality, as it's commonly understood, isn't grounded in hard matter but in conscious nothingness. Understanding Enlightenment and Insanity: Leo realizes that enlightenment and insanity might not be as distinct as society suggests. What we call reality is merely a consensus reality, a specific channel on the spectrum of consciousness. Challenge of Facing Insanity: He shares the horror of potentially losing touch with the concept of reality, which is a terrifying thought to the ego. Letting go of consensual beliefs could feel like insanity, highlighting the profound challenge of deep psychedelic work. Perception of Insanity during Psychedelics: Leo notes the intense nature of psychedelic experiences can make one feel permanently insane, lacking a common reference point with others and generating fear of being ostracized or misunderstood. Fear of Insanity: He observes that fear of losing touch with consensus reality can cause individuals to retreat from the brink of insanity during psychedelic experiences, thus missing profound insights due to fear of societal judgment. Personal Account of Ego Terror: Leo recounts his traumatic mushroom trip where he approached the edge of insanity, which terrified him and made him revert to consensus reality, resisting the experience. Acceptance of Insanity to Understand Enlightenment: Leo shares that he surrendered to the possibility of going insane during an AL-LAD trip, accepting it as a part of the enlightenment process where conventional reality dissolves completely. Insanity as a Social Construct: He posits that what society deems as insanity is actually a form of sanity in the context of profound spiritual awareness, describing a realization where he feels he's come full circle—where conventional sanity becomes insanity. Communication Barriers Post-Insanity: After his experience, Leo feels the futility of trying to verbally communicate non-symbolic experiences of higher consciousness to others, realizing the limitation of language in conveying such profound insights. Embracing the Infinite: Leo describes a mind-blowing realization of infinite reality during his trip, feeling like part of an Escher painting—a metaphor for the multi-perspective nature of consciousness and infinity. Psychedelics as a Purge of Spiritual Impurities: He attributes his smooth trip to the preparatory purging of fears and anxieties through previous psychedelic experiences, leading to deeper and more integrated insights. Quality of Mind Influences Psychedelic Experience: Leo emphasizes that the mindset, intentions, and personal work an individual brings to a trip greatly affect the quality and outcome of the psychedelic experience. Lasting Effects of the Trip: The trip leads Leo to a profound shift in values whereby he feels a reduced desire for consensus reality and a strong pull toward deep consciousness work, reshaping his life goals and priorities. Meditation as Reality-Altering Practice: Post-trip, he is more dedicated to meditation, seeing it as a transformative practice with the potential to alter the structure of reality, not just as a means of relaxation. Psychedelic Influence on Chronic Fatigue: Leo felt a shift in his body energy during his AL-LAD experience, suggesting psychedelics could potentially alleviate chronic fatigue, a condition he's been struggling with for a long time. Monkey Mind Challenge: He acknowledges his daily struggle with "monkey mind" that draws him into a materialistic worldview, and he commits to working hard to tame it in the coming year. Post-Trip Sense of Peace: Following his trip, Leo has a deep sense of peace, feeling he has faced and overcome his fears of death and insanity, leading to a lighter feeling in everyday life. New Openness to Life's Natural Unfolding: Leo now feels more open to letting his life unfold without the need for micromanagement and the relinquishing of constant planning and logistics. Psychedelics as a Powerful Tool: He emphasizes that psychedelics are extremely powerful for personal growth when used correctly and shouldn't be dismissed due to negative misconceptions. Setting Intentions and Purification: Intentions before tripping are crucial, along with purifying oneself through meditation, journaling, and visualizing to make the trips impactful. AL-LAD Recommendation for Newbies and Integration: Leo recommends AL-LAD as a mild, mellow, and easy to handle psychedelic suitable for newbies, and stresses the importance of integration post-trip. Shamanistic Approach to Psychedelics: Drawing from Carlos Castaneda's work, Leo suggests reading and studying these texts to understand the importance of using psychedelics for consciousness growth. Mindfulness Foundation: Urging his audience to build their mindfulness practice, Leo stresses it is essential for understanding more advanced concepts in spirituality and consciousness work. Petrificus Totalus

The Dark Side Of Meditation https://youtu.be/uZpIvU6ny_M Meditation practice is essential: Leo stresses the necessity of daily meditation to grasp the concepts of awareness and consciousness discussed on Actualized.org. Target audience: This advice is for those who have developed a routine and have reached intermediate or advanced stages of meditation, which includes practicing daily for at least six months to a few years. Unexpected negative phenomena: Serious and sometimes shocking negative experiences can arise during meditation, even if the individual has been practicing consistently for a long time. Annoyance and crankiness: Practitioners may go through phases of irritability over trivial things that might seem disproportionately aggravating. Increased judgmentalism: There may be periods of harsh judgment towards others, especially those close to the practitioner, which can last from days to months. Mood swings: Leo warns of the potential for sudden and intense mood swings during one's meditation practice, which can range from euphoria to depression. Loneliness and emotional turmoil: Feelings of loneliness, anger, and frustration can become pronounced during meditation, regardless of their intensity. Interference with work and relationships: Meditation can cause practitioners to question the value of their careers and relationships, leading to doubts and the desire for significant changes. Rash actions and suicidal thoughts: Leo acknowledges that impulsive decisions and suicidal thoughts can emerge as a result of meditation but advises against acting on these ephemeral states. Experience of ego backlash: As meditation progresses and the ego dissolves, it might sometimes come back stronger, causing regression into unhealthy habits, but these phases are temporary and improve with continued practice. Sexual arousal during meditation: Leo touches on an increase in sexual desire that can occur unexpectedly as a side effect of meditation practice. Intensified Sexual Urges: Practitioners may experience an almost uncontrollable surge of sexual desire, feeling compelled to engage in sexual activity or masturbation frequently as a result of heightened arousal during meditation. Resurfacing of Repressed Memories: Past traumas and negative experiences, including childhood abuse or near-death instances, may resurface during meditation far more vividly than one might expect, even if they thought they had already processed these events. Familial Issues Emerging: Turbulent memories regarding family, such as unresolved childhood conflicts or deep-rooted resentments towards parents or siblings, are likely to emerge during the course of meditation. Unmanageable Monkey Mind: A chaotic and uncontrollable stream of thoughts may overwhelm the mind, rendering usual meditation techniques ineffective and leading to a sense of insanity or losing mental control. Self-Doubt About Meditation Practice: Doubt regarding one's meditation technique can arise, particularly when methods that have previously worked no longer seem effective, leading to uncertainty and questioning of the practice. Disturbing Nightmares and Dreams: Meditation might trigger particularly unsettling dreams, including ones with violent or taboo imagery, which stand in sharp contrast to one's normal dreaming pattern. Developing Spiritual Arrogance: A sense of superiority over others may develop due to one's meditation progress, manifesting as a condescending attitude towards those considered less conscious or spiritually developed. Unconscious Defragmentation Process: Meditation prompts an unconscious 'defragmentation' of the mind, forcing one to work through deeply held beliefs, fears, and various conditionings without the conscious processing that occurs in traditional therapy. Purification Through Unpleasant Experiences: Negative experiences during meditation serve as indicators of personal growth by forcing individuals to purge toxic thoughts and emotions, ultimately leading to a purer state of consciousness over extended periods. Expectation of Recurring Challenges: The meditation journey is characterized by recurring themes of adversity and purification, which may not be immediately tied to the practice but are essential parts of spiritual advancement. Paranormal Phenomena During Meditation: Practitioners should anticipate potential paranormal occurrences, ranging from lifelike past-life regressions to out-of-body experiences and encounters with seemingly real spiritual entities or extraterrestrial beings. Samadhi States and Identity Merging: Experience of Samadhi states can lead to a dissolution of personal boundaries and a merging of consciousness with external objects or beings, which can be enlightening but also startling for the unprepared meditator. Samadhi Experience of Emptiness: During meditation, one may experience a state of emptiness known as Samadhi, merging with nothingness and feeling the absence of everything. Kundalini Awakening: Meditation may trigger a Kundalini awakening where concentrated energy shoots up the spine, explodes out of the head, and can lead to feelings of losing mind control and involuntary bodily movements. Total Blackout or The Void: Practitioners could face a complete erasure of reality, experiencing a void where physical existence ceases temporarily, described in Buddhism as "neither perception nor non-perception." Ego Death: Meditators aiming for ego death may find the experience to be intense and reality-shattering, expanding in ways beyond imagination, which can be both enlightening and alarming. The Dark Night of the Soul: Recognizing the futility and meaninglessness in everything one believed can lead to the 'dark night of the soul,' a phase of severe depression and possible depersonalization. Dealing with Meditation Experiences: To handle strange meditation experiences, it's crucial to relax, not ascribe special meaning to them, and remember they're normal phenomena, part of deconstructing the ego. Maintaining Meditation Practice: The key to growth is to continue meditating through tough phases, treating oneself with compassion and understanding that negative experiences signify genuine progress. Taking Breaks if Necessary: When meditation disrupts life significantly, it's acceptable to take a calculated break, intending to resume later to ensure not to be permanently discouraged from the practice. Guidance from Spiritual Literature: Reading books by experienced meditators can offer inspiration, warn of potential pitfalls, and provide strategies for dealing with challenging phases like the 'dark night of the soul.' Purification Leads to Higher Consciousness: Despite difficulties, the purification process in meditation ultimately elevates consciousness, reaffirming the importance of staying committed through challenging phases. Future Content and Growth Prospects: Leo promises to release advanced content that will contribute to developing higher levels of growth and consciousness, urging viewers to maintain their meditation practice and follow his updates for deeper insights. Imperio

Enlightenment Guided Inquiry - The Neti Neti Method https://youtu.be/Oq4NDMNDzSs Leo's Introduction to Guided Inquiry: Leo introduces a guided visualization using the neti neti method from Advaita Vedanta for initiating enlightenment experiences. This advanced method is aimed at individuals seeking to experience enlightenment directly, and Leo suggests that even those new to the concept might benefit significantly from the exercise if they approach it without preconceived notions. Preparation for the Visualization: Participants are instructed to allocate 30-40 minutes for the exercise, to relax their bodies, and to follow Leo's guidance with an open mind, setting aside all pre-existing beliefs about their identity. Challenge to Identity Convictions: Leo emphasizes the importance of doubt and openness in the enlightenment process, challenging viewers to consider the possibility that they are not their bodies, minds, brains, thoughts, feelings, or any self-concept they have. The Definition and Role of Experience: Leo defines experience broadly as everything that has happened since birth, including sensory perceptions and thoughts. He urges viewers to be open to the radical idea that they are not any experience they have ever had. Visualization Exercise Premise: Adopting the premise that everything in awareness changes, including the body and personal beliefs, Leo surmises that who we are cannot be consistently tied to these changing experiences. This concept sets the stage for the detailed inquiry to follow. Summarization of Human Experience Channels: Leo explores the concept that human reality is composed solely of sight, sound, taste, smell, touch (outer and inner), and thought. These six channels, constantly changing, form the entirety of our experience since birth. Inquiry into Visual Experience: Leo asks if one could be merely a visual experience, inviting viewers to open their eyes and observe the changing colors and shapes, concluding that since these aspects change, one cannot be defined as a visual sight. Sound as a Constant: The possibility of being a sound is dismissed because sounds change continuously, and there is no perpetual sound that could define our existence. Taste as Identity: The channel of taste is quickly reviewed, noting the fluctuating nature of taste and its weak association with identity. Smell as a Defining Characteristic: The smell is considered an even less likely candidate for self-identity due to its variability and the human's relatively poor sense of smell. Outer Touch as Self: Exploring outer touch, Leo clarifies that no consistent outer sensation could represent who we are due to their ever-changing nature. Inner Feelings as Identity: The role of inner feelings and emotions in defining self is questioned. Leo argues that these internal sensations change too frequently to be the constant essence of self. Thoughts and Self-Identification: Leo breaks down the identification with thoughts into two components—internal voice and visual thoughts—concluding that neither can be the constant 'self' due to their intermittent nature. Internal Voice as Self: He challenges the idea that one's internal dialogue constitutes their identity, pointing out the variable nature of this inner voice. Visual Thoughts as Self: Individuals are prompted to consider whether they are their visual thoughts, which also change, showing that pictures in the mind cannot define our true self. Impermanence of Mental Images: Visual images in our minds, such as picturing a purple elephant, change constantly and are not continuously displayed since birth, suggesting that our identity is not tied to these fleeting images. The 'I Thought' Inspection: The 'I thought'—the internal notion of 'I exist'—is not always active (e.g., during sleep or deep engagement) and is absent frequently, indicating that our continuous identity cannot be the intermittent 'I thought'. Identification with the Body: The concept of identifying with the body—a collection of thoughts, feelings, and sensations—is flawed, as these experiences are not constantly active, and the body itself changes over time. Intuition's Role in Identity: Intuition, often thought to be a core sense of existence, is dissected as merely being a transient feeling or thought and not a constant, thus failing to define our true identity. Behind-The-Scenes Existence Fallacy: The sense of existing 'behind the scenes' of experiences is reduced to merely another feeling or thought, negating it as the fundamental essence of our identity. The Elusive Source Self: Despite exhaustive introspection, the perceiving 'source self' or the essence of our existence cannot be pinpointed or described, challenging the notion of being a tangible, locatable entity. Perceiver as Not an Experience: The core realization that the 'perceiver' of experiences is not an experience itself, but remains undefined and unchanging amidst constantly changing experiences. Three Core Existential Assumptions: People's fundamental assumptions about existence (being real, object-like, and located in space) are questioned for their validity since they are not based on deep existential inquiry. Possibility of Foundational Misguidance: The suggestion that one's sense of identity, as an object or being located in space, could stem from lifelong societal and cultural indoctrination that hasn't been critically examined. Struggle to Define Existence: Attempting to define 'what we are' with physical or experiential evidence falls short, leaving us with an intangible and elusive understanding of identity. Existential Investigation and Indoctrination: An invitation to consider the role of indoctrination on our beliefs about existence and to entertain the notion that we may differ radically from our assumptions. Discovering Self-aware Nothingness: A profound realization that in the failure to concretely identify the 'self,' one might actually encounter an understanding of existence as self-aware nothingness, intangible yet real. Encounter with 'Nothingness': Leo Gura describes that realizing one's true self can be understood as becoming aware of being 'nothingness'. This is an inherently self-aware state that defies traditional concepts of existence, having no color, shape, or tangible characteristics—it's an infinite, boundaryless field where all experiences occur. Guided Visualization Outcomes: After the guided visualization, viewers may or may not have directly experienced 'nothingness'. Not experiencing it immediately is common and acceptable, as it usually takes multiple attempts and an open mind to achieve this realization. Transformative Experience of 'Nothingness': For those who did have a direct experience, Leo emphasizes that it's normal to feel fear due to the radical shift from one's previous self-concept. However, it is a positive and profound change, likened to awakening for the first time. Emphasizing Empirical Discovery: Leo clarifies that the concept of 'nothingness' is not based on belief but rather an empirical discovery that requires radical open-mindedness and persistent introspection. Misconceptions about Experience: He also points out that colloquial usage of 'experience' does not accurately describe 'nothingness' since it transcends typical experiences and conceptions, existing outside time and space. Importance of Self-Inquiry: Continuous questioning of why one assumes themselves to be a tangible object located in space is encouraged. Leo criticizes cultural and societal influences that shape such assumptions and that they might be as flawed today as they were in historical times. Combining the Mundane with the Divine: Leo advocates for a blend of self-improvement (self-actualization) and the transcendence of self-concept (self-transcendence) to lead a life that is both profoundly ordinary and divinely 'extraordinary'. Invitation to Continue the Journey: Leo invites viewers to stay engaged with Actualized.org for ongoing insights into mastering life from the mundane to the divine, emphasizing that the divine is accessible and integral to an extraordinary life. Incendio

The Enlightened Self - A Description Of Your Existential Nature https://youtu.be/cpr-KFks6-c Introduction to the Enlightened Self: Leo introduces the topic of the enlightened self, also known as the true self, giving an accurate description of one's existential nature. This advanced episode is aimed at helping those already engaged in self-inquiry on their spiritual journey to enlightenment. Existential Nature and Identification Misconceptions: Leo explores what our existential nature is and challenges the common identification with the body and mind. He suggests the radical notion that what we conventionally take ourselves to be—the human being inhabiting a body and mind—is nothing more than a story or belief indoctrinated from a young age. Empirical Claim About True Nature: Leo makes an empirical claim that one can demonstrate the truth of not being a human being but instead falsely identifying with this belief, similar to a person mistakenly believing they are a coffee table. No Self Concept and True Self: Clearing up potential misconceptions about the Buddhist concept of 'anatta' or 'no self', Leo elaborates that the term does not suggest non-existence but rather the non-existence of the ego or personal self. He differentiates between the little self (the illusion) and the higher true self, which is not linked to physicality but to something more profound and paradoxical. Existence as Nothingness: Leo prompts viewers to contemplate the idea of existing as nothingness, distinguishing it from non-existence. He suggests that nothingness is a constant, unchanging presence amid the perpetual change of sensations, emotions, and thoughts. Practical Tips for Focusing on True Self: He advises those practicing self-inquiry to shift the focus from proving non-existence to exploring the existence of the true self—what one could be if not aligned with the body or the mind—and to approach this investigation with open-mindedness. Description of the True Self: Describing the true self is risky due to the creation of mental images that can be misleading. However, Leo believes it useful to guide seekers toward motivation and direction. He defines the true self as pure, transparent, empty awareness, distinct from physical or mental constructs. It is this empty awareness that one truly is. Terms for Empty Awareness: Several terms are synonymous with empty awareness, such as consciousness, presence, and spirit. The last term, spirit, is historically defined as breath or air, hinting at the non-physical, essential quality of our true nature. Concept of True Self as Empty Space: Leo describes the true self as akin to empty space, allowing for the existence and occurrence of all other things such as physical objects and immaterial experiences like emotions or thoughts. This empty space is not separate or enveloped within the physical world but is the fundamental container for space, time, and existence. Understanding Awareness as Container of Reality: He explains that awareness is the essential quality of the true self, able to contain all experiences and reality itself. This awareness is transparent and serves as the space within which the entirety of one's experience occurs, much like emptiness allows a cup to hold liquid. Metaphor for Awareness as Empty Cup: Leo uses the metaphor of a cup not being defined by its material construction but rather by the gap inside it which allows it to hold liquid, to explain the nature of awareness which holds experiences within reality. Radical Perspective Shift to Space Identification: Imagining oneself as not a physical body but as empty physical space itself, he suggests, would be a profound paradigm shift. Yet, the reality goes even deeper, stating that we're even emptier than empty space—absolute zero, the very source of reality. Descriptions from an Enlightened Person: Leo recounts conversations with a recently enlightened man who describes his enlightenment as a presence that's rock-solid, empty, transparent, eternal, and unshakable, grounding all experiences. Enlightened Presence as the Illuminator: The nature of awareness is compared to a flashlight, which illuminates everything except itself. It sits in the background, humbly revealing all other experiences but staying hidden due to its self-effacing nature. Becoming Aware of Awareness as a Paradox: The act of becoming conscious of awareness is likened to a flashlight trying to shine on itself, a task that seems nearly impossible as the mind struggles to turn its attention onto something that has no form, shape, or specific location. Existence of Nothingness: Leo articulates that nothingness does exist, and it's not only possible but is the grounding element of all existence. He asserts that nothingness is so complete that it encompasses both nothing and everything, creating a paradox beyond rational comprehension. Analogy of Existence with Black Holes: He draws an analogy between human existence and black holes in space-time, suggesting our consciousness has a similar singularity that leads to non-existence and infinity. This awareness is like a vast field, omnipresent, alive, and infinitely large, yet it has no tangible characteristics like shape or color and cannot be perceived through senses or thought process. Self, Awareness, and Non-separation: Leo explains that while this field of awareness within which all experiences occur may seem separate, it is actually non-separate from the objects and experiences we encounter. To understand this vast field of pure empty awareness, one has to train the mind to become aware of awareness itself. Inability to Conceptualize Enlightenment: The mind cannot grasp the concept of nothingness, rendering it impossible to think your way into enlightenment. All mental images and stories about enlightenment are ultimately misconceptions. The True Self is Not Hidden: A common misstep in self-inquiry is to seek the true self as if it were a hidden object or an energy field. This approach is flawed because the true self is not located anywhere, and the idea of searching for nothingness is paradoxical. Addiction to Spatial and Object Imagery: The human mind is wired to understand things in terms of images, space, and objects. This tendency hinders the understanding of enlightenment, which is not an object and cannot be visualized or located. Misconceptions to Avoid in Self-Inquiry: To progress in self-inquiry, avoid trying to identify with objects, see or feel oneself, or to locate oneself spatially. Also, challenge the assumption of being a human being or any kind of object. Persistence and Habit in Self-Inquiry: Effective self-inquiry requires commitment and regular practice, possibly dedicating significant daily time to this pursuit. Constant Presence of True Self: The true self is always there, unaffected by life's changing circumstances. It is ever-present, preceding birth and outlasting death, yet often overlooked due to its humility. Goal of Self-Inquiry: Self-inquiry serves to purge the delusions and fantasies about the self, leading to a realization of the 'nothing' that is always in plain sight, right in front of us. Forum and Newsletter for Support: Leo highlights Actualized.org’s forum and newsletter as resources for individuals dedicated to personal development, offering a community for discussion and mutual support. Fidelius Charm

My greatest insight has been the focus on nothing. It was a great fear of mine and I was blocking it off from myself but to be able to sit there with the concept of nothingness and not feel fear has been a message from God himself, it has allowed me to heal from myself. Knowing that everything is nothing and comes from nothing is the ultimate disassociation technique. The love of God will flow through you if you can learn to touch it as you put trust in God by doing it. Its fear alone that separates soul from God. Ego is fear, ego is survial and God is death. The insight that I can touch nothingness and not die, for I am it. God is giving us a great blessing to sit and not have to worry about survival. It is letting us touch it freely and we should use it to become one with it. Once you realize that all language means God there is nothing to do but listen to worship nothing at all times. Become nothing and become God the ultimate force in the Universe. God is saying come to me Right now.

Let me ask AI Leo for a definitive answer on this, brb AI Leo is currently under maintenance, so here’s another insight to feed your fancies: Awakening doesn’t look like any one particular formulation. The Substance of Everything includes Nothingness. 1 + 0 = 2 numbers Okay, back to the real debate…

My Enlightenment Experience - Exactly How It Happened https://youtu.be/QOsUx9a3UoU Second enlightenment experience: Leo recounts his second major enlightenment experience during a 10-day silent meditation retreat in Virginia, which he compares to his earlier, less comprehensible experience. The challenge of lacking conceptual frameworks: Leo discusses the difficulty of making sense of his first enlightenment experience due to an absence of the intellectual frameworks he developed later, which are essential for interpreting such experiences. Conditions for the experience: He describes the serene natural setting near a chapel in Virginia, with rolling green hills, forests, birds, and a rainy ambiance, which provided the perfect backdrop for deep meditation. Utilizing the 'Do-Nothing' meditation technique: Leo practices the 'Do-Nothing' technique, where he allows his awareness to roam freely without intervention, leading to increased mental focus after initial wandering thoughts. Insight into 'spaciousness': While contemplating the scenery, Leo gains insight into the concept of 'spaciousness', recognizing that in his visual perception, there is nothing behind or in front of observed objects, only the objects themselves and the space around them. Connecting insights with physical actions: He uses the 'well' technique, pointing his finger towards a tree and realizing that there is no tangible point of contact with his vision, reinforcing the insight of 'nothingness' around sensory experiences. Awareness of bodily sensations: Shifting focus to the stone balcony floor, Leo becomes aware of bodily sensations and applies the concept of spaciousness, noticing these sensations are not originating from or leading to any particular location. Application of self-inquiry method: Leaving the 'do-nothing' approach, Leo engages in self-inquiry, asking, "Who am I?" or "Who is the perceiver?" to deepen his understanding of the experience and consciousness itself. Challenges in self-inquiry: Leo points out that asking "Who am I?" without producing honest, tangible answers leads to stagnation in self-inquiry. Genuine responses are crucial, even if they may initially be incorrect. Recognizing fallibility of logical answers: Leo emphasizes that logical answers are inadequate in self-inquiry; what matters is attaining 'conscious traction'. This requires discarding logical conclusions for deeper, experiential understanding. Evolution of self-perception: Initially, Leo's self-inquiry leads him to identify as a combination of body, mind, and observer. He soon realizes this is an ingrained belief, not an ultimate truth, which propels his meditation deeper. Societal influence on identity: Contemplating further, Leo recognizes the arbitrary nature of his identity ('I, Leo') as largely a construct of societal conditioning traced back to childhood. Realization of arbitrary self-identification: Leo's insight deepens as he realizes that identifying with his physical and mental sensations is an arbitrary partition of his entire being, akin to being a slice of the whole pizza. Eradicating perceived knowledge: Achieving a state of genuine 'not knowing' proves critical for progression in self-inquiry by allowing space for new insights and the emptying of preconceived notions of self. Open-mindedness to non-physical existence: As self-inquiry leads to an emptying of preconceptions, Leo becomes receptive to the possibility of existing as a non-physical, non-human entity. Insight into omnipresence: Leo has a significant insight, transitioning from the thought of being omnipresent to an embodied understanding—an experience likened to a 360-degree camera, positioned everywhere. Experience of supreme peace and stillness: A profound moment of clarity dawns, bringing immense peace and bliss, as Leo's awareness expands and equalizes, culminating in a tangible sense of omnipresence and unity with his surroundings. Absolute Now and the Joy of Existence: Leo shares his profound experience of the 'absolute now', a state of profound presence beyond ordinary mindfulness of the present. He describes it as a heavenly sense of existence where you feel like God observing itself, and stresses that this state cannot be reached through thinking but rather through gaining conscious traction. Lucidity in Awareness: Leo details becoming completely lucid in his field of awareness, able to observe every detail around him. Despite a rapid stream of thoughts, he experienced a detachment from them, observing thoughts as separate phenomena without inherent meaning, just existing in the present moment. Thoughts as Phenomena: He gained insight into the nature of thoughts, realizing the substance of a thought is the phenomenon itself. This allowed him to disengage from the content of the thoughts and observe them as mere occurrences, which he considers a significant breakthrough in self-inquiry. Altered Sense of Self During Meditation: Leo noticed a shift in how he perceived his personal sense of self during meditation. He felt his point of awareness move above and behind his head, giving him a sense of hovering above his body while also feeling omnipresent. Questioning Enlightenment and Peak Experiences: Leo wrestles with whether his experience was enlightenment or just a peak experience. He hoped the state would be permanent, but suspected it might be transitory. Experience Wanes but Insights Remain: Leo's state of lucidity and omnipresence faded after about 90 minutes, but he retained a sense of calm and continued to feel enlightened. He maintained the insights gained from the experience. Zen Master Interpretation: Upon sharing his experience with a Zen master, Leo was told that he had glimpsed 'a few hairs of the ox's tail', indicating progress on the path to enlightenment but suggesting the journey was still only partially complete. Long-lasting Effects and Mind Expansion: Despite returning to a more typical state of mind, Leo feels that his mind has been permanently expanded. His meditation practices have become more powerful and he finds himself unintentionally meditating during routine activities, indicating a sustained level of mindfulness. Solidifying Practice and Proof of Concept: Leo is encouraged by his experience, taking it as proof that his meditation techniques are effective. He feels that his mind is now 'zoomed out' and that he is able to recreate aspects of his retreat experience during regular meditation, suggesting that he's closer to enlightenment than ever before. Motivation and Conviction: Leo hopes his experience motivates viewers to believe in the reality of enlightenment beyond just philosophy. He details the step-by-step process he underwent and recorded immediately after to ensure accuracy in sharing his self-inquiry technique. Proper Self-Inquiry Demonstration: The video serves as a demonstration for viewers practicing self-inquiry at home, highlighting common pitfalls and emphasizing the necessity of recognizing thoughts as phenomena without getting lost in them. Response to Enlightenment Video Criticism: Leo addresses concerns about making enlightenment videos without being fully enlightened. He prefers documenting his journey from the start to make it convincing and relatable, unlike distant yogis or Zen masters. Journey Documentation Significance: By sharing his progress and obstacles in real-time, Leo provides a raw and genuine look into the enlightenment process, showing the importance of overcoming doubts and struggles by oneself. Intentions Behind Content Delivery: Leo clarifies his direct and candid style is not meant to be arrogant but to communicate honestly and effectively; acknowledging the ongoing learning and evolving nature of personal development. Encouraging Hands-On Experimentation: Leo encourages viewers to experiment with his shared insights and methods, retaining what works and discarding what doesn't—a call to approach personal development with an open, exploratory mindset. Preview of Upcoming Content: He hints at future videos based on insights from his retreat, aimed at improving mindfulness, meditation, and the journey towards enlightenment. Understanding Psychological Laws: Exploring psychological laws is analogous to understanding physical laws for building a fulfilling life. Leo promises life-changing profundity for those who apply these principles over time. Community Results and Impact: He shares receiving feedback from those applying the principles from Actualized.org, seeing significant life improvements, affirming the effectiveness of his work and encouraging continued engagement. Muffliato

How To Become Enlightened - The Exact Step By Step Process Revealed! https://youtu.be/GfqLdOgoB98 Leo's Introduction: Leo starts by stating the video is advanced and not for beginners. He emphasizes that his intention is to provide a practical, no-nonsense guide on progressing towards enlightenment, avoiding as much mysticism as possible. Fundamental Nature of Awareness: Leo revisits the concept of awareness, affirming that we are not entities within our bodies, but rather the entire field of awareness itself, which is fundamentally nothingness. He warns against adopting this as philosophy, urging the viewer to seek experiential understanding beneath beliefs. Avoiding Conceptual Traps: Enlightenment is misrepresented and encumbered by philosophy, beliefs, and false assumptions. Leo stresses avoiding these traps, focusing instead on a direct experience of reality as it presents itself in the present moment. Speed of Enlightenment: Leo suggests that dedicated, intensive work on enlightenment can yield results in as little as 3-24 months, as opposed to the decades it traditionally takes. He views this accelerated process as possible by following his guidelines. Inadequacy of Meditation Alone for Enlightenment: While Leo values meditation for calming the mind, he asserts that enlightenment requires more direct, focused inquiry into consciousness than meditation alone can provide. The Process - A Non-Process: Leo outlines what appears to be a process for enlightenment but clarifies that enlightenment is not a process—it is an instantaneous reality, the realization of which is paradoxically uncontrolled and cannot be forced. Practical Steps for Increasing Awareness: Leo proposes a practical "process" where one sits quietly, assumes a meditative posture, and introspects for 30-60 minutes. The goal is to identify and observe the real-time, present sense of self-identity as it shifts within the mind. Discovering Self-Identity: Through introspection, individuals peel away layers of assumed identity, such as the body, and narrow down to the underlying belief that one is the perceiver of all sensations, converging on a point within. Realizing the Perceiver as a False Belief: Leo emphasizes that this belief in being the perceiver is a deep-held false belief and guides the listener to look even deeper to find the reality of their existence beyond even this point of perception. While acknowledging the potential process, Leo reiterates the irony that enlightenment is inherently spontaneous and can't be achieved through a traditional 'process,' but that his outlined steps may bolster one's readiness for spontaneous realization. Who is Aware: Leo suggests a process of self-inquiry starting with the question "Who is aware?" This question prompts one to consider who is aware of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, moving beyond mere identification with the internal dialogue. Differentiating Perceiving from the Perceiver: The second question Leo proposes is "Who is perceiving?" It invites introspection to identify if there's an actual entity within that perceives the senses, feelings, and body sensations, challenging the assumption of a central perceiver. The Question of "Who Am I": Leo discusses the classic question "Who am I?" and its importance in the enlightenment process. He explains that understanding the question is a milestone in itself and that the search for an answer is not logical but experiential. Searching for Existential Being, Not Logical Answers: Leo emphasizes searching for an experiential understanding of one's existential being rather than conceptual answers. The truth about one's nature lies beyond stories of being made of atoms, a body, or having a soul. Going Meta on the Internal Voice: Leo instructs viewers to observe the internal voice that provides a narrative during self-inquiry. One should notice that identifying with this voice is a misunderstanding and continue to ask who perceives this voice, moving up levels of awareness. Recognizing the Illusion: Leo emphasizes recognizing the voice and the thinker's illusory nature, leading to the realization that every answer it provides is not the true self but rather more perceptions. Keeping an Open Mind: He underscores the importance of maintaining an open mind by acknowledging that one's true self is unknown and uncharacterized by the beliefs and identities held throughout life. Quantum Leap Intent: Leo highlights the need to approach enlightenment with the intention to make a quantum leap from seeing oneself as just a perceiver to realizing oneself as being itself, or all of reality. Refocusing Awareness: Leo discusses the challenge of constantly refocusing one's awareness back onto the true self, past the mind's distractions; emphasizing the importance of direct experience in recognizing who one truly is. Thinking vs. Looking: Leo distinguishes between thinking and looking, stating that one must apply pure awareness and observation, rather than thought, to successfully engage in the process of enlightenment. Regular Practice for Enlightenment: Leo advises practicing this focused self-inquiry for 30 to 60 minutes daily, similarly to a meditation habit, yet with more precision and dedication towards self-realization. The Nature of Thoughts: Thoughts are not just continuous mental activities; they are sensations that come with a story or content. They are like movies—light projected onto a screen; what appears significant is actually the result of being engrossed in the narrative rather than the existential reality of the light flickering on the wall. Direct Experience of Thoughts: Leo invites you to experience the distinction between the content of a thought and the sensation it actually is. For instance, imagining a million dollars in your bank account: the story is fictitious, but the actual sensation of thinking it holds a reality on its own. This distinction is crucial for enlightenment. All Reality is Now: Only current sensory experiences constitute reality. If something isn't in your immediate senses—seen, heard, smelled, tasted, touched, or thought of—it isn't real. Our brains are skilled at creating stories, but anything not directly experienced in the present is just a fiction. Mind Opening Challenges: When you attempt to understand new concepts, your mind opens up, but it can quickly be bombarded with additional content, or thoughts, that reinforce the illusion. Overcoming this cycle requires conscious effort and the ability to observe thoughts without getting absorbed in their content. Applying Enlightenment Principles: Leo emphasizes the usefulness of the principle that only the present is real, acknowledging it's a tough practice to maintain. He believes firmly grasping and applying this principle can lead to full enlightenment but requires extraordinary dedication and awareness. Navigating Common Enlightenment Traps: Avoid taking any ideas, beliefs, or instructions—including those from Leo—as the absolute truth. True existential metaphysical truth must be discovered personally. He also encourages setting aside scientific and religious explanations, as they can obstruct direct understanding of reality. Leo's Personal Enlightenment Journey: Leo shares that he has also fallen into enlightenment traps, such as conceptualizing enlightenment as nothingness due to excessive studying. However, only personal experience, beyond just intellectual comprehension, can lead to true enlightenment. Tips for Approaching Enlightenment: Dedicate yourself to constantly discerning the real from the fictitious. Question every idea or belief you encounter, maintain a high awareness, and never mistake the tools meant to awaken you for the actual awakening. Misconception About Nothingness: Leo highlights how people misconceive nothingness, noting that if one truly understood it, they would already be enlightened. He emphasizes that his teachings also apply to himself and admits to falling into the trap of believing he knows everything about enlightenment when, in reality, he knows nothing. Conceptualizing Enlightenment is a Trap: Leo warns against the trap of trying to conceptualize enlightenment and oneself. He explains that any belief or idea held is not the absolute truth and that enlightenment cannot be thought into existence. Analogy of a Dog and Calculus: Using the analogy of a dog unable to learn calculus, Leo illustrates the futility of trying to think your way into enlightenment. He suggests that like a dog, we are limited by our habitual actions and must transcend them through awareness and observation rather than thought. Necessity of Massive Persistence: Leo stresses that enlightenment requires extraordinary mental effort and resilience. He acknowledges that one will likely face numerous challenges, including disheartenment and existential crises, but urges persistence and refinement of approach despite failure. Enlightenment as a Spontaneous Awakening: Describing enlightenment as a spontaneous awakening that cannot be predicted or forced, Leo notes that such a breakthrough might happen unexpectedly, even if one is following a process meant to increase its likelihood. Being as Reality: During enlightenment, Leo explains that you become an expansive form of reality that is not limited or located anywhere in particular. This unrestricted being is experienced during a moment of enlightenment, which can be profoundly transformative. Cyclical Nature of Enlightenment: Enlightenment is presented as a continual pursuit, with cycles of awakening and falling back into ignorance. Leo emphasizes the deep gratitude and worth of this journey despite its challenges. Importance of Continued Learning: Leo suggests watching more of his videos to further understand enlightenment and overcome various traps and challenges. He discourages taking his teachings as absolute truth and emphasizes the practical application of the concepts discussed. Dismissing Beliefs Before Enlightenment Work: Emphasizing the need to clear out one's belief systems, Leo recommends a period of dismissing one's entrenched beliefs to engage in more focused and effective enlightenment practices. Value of Enlightenment Work: Although challenging, Leo concludes that the work towards enlightenment is exceptionally worthwhile and encourages viewers to subscribe to his channel for advanced topics. He reminds viewers that his teachings should not be mistaken as absolute truth. Fidelius Charm

All Of Religion Explained In One Video https://youtu.be/X_xZcD4veGc Leo's Perspective on Religion: Leo Gura claims his insights on religion are influenced by his studies on philosophy, personal development, and consciousness, especially enlightenment. He points out that despite a scientific and rational perspective, religions retain a significant cultural and societal influence, suggesting an empirical investigation into their existence. Empiricism vs. Dogmatism: Leo warns that rational people may unconsciously exhibit the same dogmatism they attribute to religious individuals, without realizing their defense of their worldview is emotionally driven. He advocates for an empirical approach to understanding religion, which relies on verifiable personal experience over blind faith. Religion's Origin and Commonalities: He questions commonly held beliefs regarding religions' origins, such as primitive stupidity, superstition, tradition, or social control, and hints at a deeper, unifying force behind their existence. Leo suggests that religions' pervasive similarities and their grip on society indicate a core truth beyond simplistic origins. Accessibility of Absolute Truth: Leo introduces the provocative idea that an 'absolute truth' exists and is accessible to human beings, but not through the rational mind. This, he says, is difficult for the rational mind to accept and implies the necessity of exploring beyond rational thinking to encounter this truth. Religious structure and truth: Leo asserts the structure of core religion he presents is true, involving one's sense of self and personal story adhered to the mind and body is illusory; the true self is identified as nothingness, which must be experienced rather than intellectually understood. The enlightenment process: The journey to enlightenment consists of first realizing the self as nothing and then extending that realization to the nature of existence itself—discovering that existence and nothingness are fundamentally identical. Existential unity and God: Enlightenment reveals that other people are also nothingness, leading to the understanding of an existential unity where individuals are identical at a metaphysical level. Consequently, this absolute truth is identified as God, described as nothingness from which all reality arises. Core of major religions: Leo describes the truth of 'no self' as the central tenet of all major religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Sufism, and yogic traditions, all of which aim to elucidate this complex truth through various means. Experiential understanding versus intellectualization: The idea of 'no self' or the concept of nothingness cannot be comprehended intellectually since intellectualization itself constitutes 'something'. To grasp 'no self', one must undergo a radical experience outside the confines of conventional logical thinking and language. Third alternative for understanding reality: Leo discusses the limitations of conceptual models and sensory experiences as the traditional means of understanding reality. He introduces a third alternative: to become the thing being understood, which involves disidentifying from oneself and all experience, theoretically allowing one to embody everything. Challenges of communicating no-self: The difficulty lies in communicating the truth of 'no self' since traditional expressions turn the truth into stories or belief systems. Direct being or experience is required to truly understand, as opposed to discussing or writing about it. Dogmatism's role in understanding no-self: The inherent dogmatism in humans complicates spreading the truth of 'no self'. Even when communicated, this knowledge tends to become distorted into belief systems and myths, making it challenging to convey the direct experience necessary for understanding. Jailbreaking the mind: Leo likens the process of understanding 'no self' to jailbreaking a brain from its conditioning, which is a complicated psychological process met with resistance due to strong attachments to selfhood. This process requires shedding limitations, suggesting that one can experience reality without the constraints of personal identity and narrative. Spread of knowledge and limitations: Ordinary knowledge can be spread through writing and publishing, such as mathematical formulas in textbooks; however, the profound knowledge of 'no self' must be personally experienced and therefore defies mass distribution or systematic education, making its transmission uniquely challenging. Difficulty in conveying 'no self': Leo discusses that writing about the truth of 'no self' in books is insufficient as understanding it requires 'jailbreaking the mind', which is not achieved through simple belief but through direct experience. This makes mass distribution of this truth nearly impossible without it turning into a false belief system. Mythology as a historical tool: Thousands of years ago, lacking scientific and analytical thinking, humans employed myths and storytelling to communicate the concept of 'no self' because the process of enlightenment and self-realization was not well understood and difficult to convey. Hardcore mystics and their role: Mystics like Jesus, Buddha, and Zen masters, having experienced 'no self', struggled share this profound insight. Though some chose silence, others used storytelling to indirectly guide others towards this realization. Cultural adaptation of spiritual truth: The absolute truth of 'no self' was adjusted to fit cultural contexts, making the teachings more palatable to different societies. Each culture’s distinct interpretation served as a mechanism to potentially help individuals towards enlightenment. The evolution and distortion of religious teachings: Over time, religious teachings often strayed into dogmatism and lost touch with their mystical root - the profound 'no self' realization. Esoteric groups within major religions preserved these teachings but were marginalized due to their radical perspectives. Personal realization and the limits of instruction: Leo points out that all explanations of 'no self' fall short except for personal realization, making every cultural twist on religion simply a teaching mechanism which might aid or hinder enlightenment. Self-reflection on dogmatism: He urges viewers to recognize their own dogmatism through strong emotional reactions when their worldview is challenged, revealing the bias within oneself similar to what is criticized in others. Atheism, mysticism, and the concept of God: Atheism partially coincides with mysticism by denying a deity, but differs in not recognizing that 'nothingness' itself is profound and is the true existential foundation, which some mystics refer to as God. Science and the matter qualia problem: Although science has advanced humankind, Leo criticizes it for failing to address the matter qualia problem, suggesting it cannot reconcile the subjective experience of consciousness with the physical world, a problem he feels enlightenment resolves. Science and the matter-qualia problem: Leo describes a significant limitation of science, where it focuses on physical matter but fails to address qualia – the subjective experiences like feelings, colors, and sensations. This issue, according to Leo, is typically ignored or inadequately explained by science, as these experiential entities are not found within the physical brain. Resolution through enlightenment: Leo suggests that enlightenment provides the only true resolution to the matter-qualia problem. By shedding one's identification with the body and realizing one's true state as nothingness, enlightenment throws traditional scientific assumptions into question. Demystifying religious concepts: Leo redefines God as absolute nothingness and heaven as the state of disidentification from one’s body. Hell is depicted as the current human condition of identifying with the body, which inevitably leads to suffering. Faith is framed as the willingness to embrace the possibility of ‘being,’ beyond concept and experience. Redefining good, evil, and salvation: Good and evil are presented as relative terms, with evil equating to selfishness and identification with the ego, while good signifies a selfless state of recognizing oneself as both nothing and everything. Salvation is the transformation from a ‘wicked’ self-deceptive state to an enlightened state of understanding 'no self'. Reality of afterlife through enlightenment: Leo associates the concept of the afterlife with the realization of absolute nothingness. In this state, one becomes invulnerable and eternal, already living in what religious texts might consider the 'afterlife'. Challenges of becoming enlightened: Leo acknowledges the extreme difficulty in relinquishing beliefs to realize one's true nature. Enlightenment is described as a daunting and emotionally grueling journey, which may take years and is not guaranteed to be successful. Embracing enlightenment beyond religion and atheism: He encourages religious individuals to drop all religious beliefs, as they hinder enlightenment. Simultaneously, he criticizes dogmatic atheism as also obstructing understanding of 'no self'. Enlightenment should be sought without beliefs, rituals, or predefined conceptions. Encouraging personal experience over dogma: Leo concludes by urging viewers to experience enlightenment firsthand. He emphasizes that true mystics are rare due to the hardships of completely abandoning beliefs and achieving enlightenment, an emotionally intense and arduous quest. Riddikulus

Enlightenment FAQ - Part 2 https://youtu.be/wmGWDBUNuts Enlightenment FAQ - Understanding the Benefits: Enlightenment's true benefits include escaping the mental prison of thoughts and emotions, achieving deep tranquility that isn't dependent on external circumstances, and maintaining calmness through life's ups and downs. Enlightenment and Emotions: Enlightenment does not grant control over emotions, as it recognizes the non-existence of the 'self'. However, it leads to a transformed relationship with emotions, where they no longer cause suffering but are seen as neutral experiences. Misconception of Current Happiness: Leo points out that current happiness is often dependent on external circumstances and is not true happiness. True, consistent happiness, impossible without enlightenment, requires recognizing the illusion of the 'self'. Illusionary Happiness with Wealth and Success: The pursuit of external achievements like wealth does not lead to true happiness, as it often comes with the fear of loss. Real happiness can't be sustained when based on the potential loss of externalities like relationships or health. Pursuing Goals with Authentic Desires: Enlightenment does not require abandoning goals or hobbies. Instead, it results in pursuing goals not to fulfill egoic desires but from an authentic place of knowing what is truly desired within. Enlightenment and Career, Hobbies, Relationships: Engaging in work, hobbies, or relationships post-enlightenment is encouraged if it stems from authentic desires rather than ego-driven motivations. Enlightenment changes the reason and way these aspects are approached but doesn't inherently require giving them up. Enlightenment Reveals Inauthentic Happiness: Leo argues that many people deceive themselves about their happiness and well-being, highlighting the impermanence and contingency of perceived happiness on external factors throughout one's life. Relationship to Emotions Post-Enlightenment: After enlightenment, emotions may still arise, but their impact diminishes, and they are treated as just another aspect of experience. The illusion of control over emotions is presented to outsiders, but internally, there is an acceptance of the natural flow of emotions without the interference of a 'self'. Authenticity in Goal Pursuit: Instead of stopping one's pursuit of goals due to enlightenment, it is crucial to examine the motivations behind them. If the goals arise from a place of authenticity and not from ego, they are harmonious with an enlightened state. Enlightenment Reveals Distorted Self-Perceptions: Enlightenment leads to the realization of misrepresentation in self-image issues such as shyness, lack of confidence, or the need to impress others, which often dominate one's life. This realization eliminates these concerns entirely. Enlightenment as an Inner Transformation: Enlightenment is primarily an inner realization that doesn't dictate external lifestyle changes. It allows for an authentic life where actions align with true desires, without ego-induced motivations. Dispelling the Happiness Myth: Leo challenges the belief that people are truly happy with their lives, pointing out that happiness is often temporary and conditional. He advocates for enlightenment as the path to sustained contentment. Authenticity in personal goals: Goals pursued out of egoic desires, like seeking happiness or validation from career success, relationships, health, and hobbies, are inauthentic and act as hindrances to finding true happiness. Leo suggests that these ego-driven pursuits should be reconsidered because they prevent genuine inner mental development. Identifying egoic versus authentic goals: Distinguishing between ego-driven and authentic goals is challenging and requires deep reflection. For example, going to the gym could seem like a healthy goal, but upon introspection, it might reveal an underlying motive to maintain a favorable self-image, which is not authentic. Danger misconceptions regarding enlightenment: Leo challenges the notion that enlightenment undermines a happy, healthy, normal life. He posits that all negative actions stem from the ego's self-protective behavior, not from enlightened individuals. Enlightenment aims to remove the belief in a necessary defense by recognizing the non-existence of the separative self. The peaceful nature of enlightenment: Enlightenment is portrayed as a state where 'monkey chatter' in the mind is silenced, resulting in a peaceful and harmless existence. Rather than being dangerous, it is the ego's defense mechanisms that paint enlightenment as threatening in order to maintain its survival. Enlightenment's universal appeal and necessity: Leo advocates that everyone, regardless of their background, should seek enlightenment. It is a universal truth linked to understanding one's true nature—nothingness. If widely adopted, enlightenment could potentially create the most profound transformation in human civilization. Stereotypes in the path toward enlightenment: Leo addresses common misconceptions of becoming a non-productive "hippy slacker" upon pursuing spirituality and enlightenment. He argues that genuine enlightenment transcends stereotypes and results in productivity, dispelling cultural and worldview biases to achieve a neutral state of being. Embracing desired activities post-enlightenment: Desires like sex, alcohol, drugs, or work are not inherently incompatible with enlightenment. Rather than giving up such activities, enlightenment allows one to engage in them consciously and with appreciation. Attachments to these desires often fall away naturally as one becomes unhooked from their needs. The morality of actions versus their motivation: Leo argues that no action is inherently bad, including sex, drugs, alcohol, or money-making. The key factor is the motivational drive behind the actions; when these are driven by ego and addiction, negative consequences arise. However, if one acts selflessly and without addiction, these activities can bring value and lack negative repercussions. Understanding temporary enlightenment experiences: Leo explains that experiences of enlightenment, whether through drugs or meditation, are often fleeting, like sporadic sunbeams through the clouds. While these moments are enlightening, he emphasizes the goal of achieving permanent enlightenment—a state where the 'clouds' are forever cleared, allowing perpetual enlightenment without ongoing effort or meditation. Permanent enlightenment versus temporary states: Leo notes that drugs may provide short-lived enlightenment-like experiences, which are not sufficient for achieving a permanent enlightened state. While meditation can induce temporary experiences, consistent practice is necessary for permanent enlightenment. He stresses that achieving this permanent state requires considerable work, approximately a thousand hours, and encourages continued meditation. Enlightenment's impact on relationships: Post-enlightenment relationships depend on their quality and the joy they bring. Dysfunctional relationships may end, while healthy ones flourish. The absence of ego allows for improved interactions, enabling compassion for family and friends and independence from toxic relationships. Transformation of love through enlightenment: Leo distinguishes between ego-driven love and true love. Most people's understanding of love is tainted by selfishness. In contrast, true love occurs when the ego is dissolved, fostering a connection with all beings, leading to compassionate and loving actions that align with the Golden Rule. The detriment of delaying enlightenment for normal pursuits: Leo advises against postponing the pursuit of enlightenment in favor of 'normal' life activities, which may prolong suffering. He suggests that obtaining enlightenment earlier can provide a more fulfilling life without the need for temporary pleasures. The role of uncertainty in the enlightenment process: Enlightenment involves embracing uncertainty, challenging the desire for certainty and clarity. Leo encourages self-doubt and questioning as means to intellectual honesty and personal growth, necessary components on the path to enlightenment. The universal applicability and timeliness of enlightenment: Leo rejects the idea of postponing enlightenment until later in life, emphasizing that delaying it only prolongs suffering. Regardless of age or stage in life, enlightenment should be sought after promptly to maximize happiness and minimize suffering. Misconception of delaying happiness: People often delay seeking enlightenment in favor of enduring years of suffering, not realizing that life can be much more rewarding if they attain enlightenment sooner rather than later. Regret of late enlightenment: Many who reach enlightenment later in life regret not having had the experience sooner, recognizing the unnecessary emotional turmoil they endured in earlier years. Resistance to enlightenment as laziness: Leo suggests that individuals who reject the pursuit of enlightenment and prefer a "normal life" are essentially closing their minds and opting for mental and emotional suffering. Normal life as a standard for dysfunction: The idea of a "normal life" is critiqued by Leo as a life of suffering and neuroticism, even if externally successful. He encourages aiming for a "good life" instead, which can be achieved more quickly through enlightenment. Relative position for teaching enlightenment: While not claiming to be an enlightened guru, Leo sees himself as a few steps ahead on the path, able to help others avoid pitfalls and progress on their personal journeys. Ongoing journey and learning: Leo acknowledges that his understanding of enlightenment is evolving. He admits to having biases and continues to learn, even suggesting that his views may change over time. Updating and correcting enlightenment teachings: As Leo's understanding evolves, he expresses a willingness to revise his teachings. He emphasizes growth and the value of newer, more accurate insights shared in his recent videos. Importance of personal enlightenment: Leo stresses that enlightenment should be personally sought and proven, rather than following beliefs blindly. He assures that if proven wrong, he will candidly admit it. Invitation to subscribe to Actualized.org newsletter: The invitation offers additional resources and content related to enlightenment and personal development, encouraging viewers to stay informed on their journey to self-improvement. Riddikulus

Well.. Love wasn't there. It's not that it wasn't there - it was always there. Just as reality is consciousness. The stuff you wake up to is that you were never a self or a soul and Oneness. And that reality is Infinite. Nothingness was the second biggest mind killer behind Oneness. Oneness was the killer. It will kill all the ego's dreams. It is total solipsism. Total Aloneness. But that is precisely how it must be.

This is not the highest level, the highest level is when you almost start going beyond your mind or the self to the point that it almost pushes you out, there everything becomes clear that everything that you're describing is just an illusion within you, all there is is infinite nothingness, unlimited potential, and just your tiny infinite point of awareness. You will know when you're there is when the slow vibration has the power of all that is, and the love becomes like infinite heat/processing power/awareness that you barely can comprehend. @Breakingthewall