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This is a letter to the dreamers of the world, the visionaries, who have suffered through hell and have emerged through the other side to experience the love of god, the luminous Divine. To all the madmans out there who are centered in their will and vision to make a change. What can a person do in one life? What can one person spark in a lifetime? It is not the critic nor the masses which approve or deny the validity of a vision, but are the decades and millenias that follow. The chaotic butterfly effect spreads its fractal wings through the cosmos, awareness to its dangers and the harvest of its power should be weighed on the same scale. The sandbox of reality is much bigger than to be understood, everyone are clueless but are full of 'knowledge', we all stand on the same epistemological grounds, nothing stops you from experiementing where others havent, explore the uncharted territories of reality, creatively combine opposite fields in your work and self, the flower of creation blooms best by integration rather than specification. The next step appears as a single step is taken, it is with humble grace that the gates of heaven open, clarity will never be an option, confusion is not an enemy but clearly shows our inability to comprehend the workings of the abyss, trust builds by the flow which comes with the constitution of the being in Love. God drives the vessel of the being which is surrendered, when you become as clear as water, the wave merges into the ocean, and only selfless power reigns. Transcend your emotions, by dissolving them with acceptance. Transcend your thoughts, by seeing their nature to be a mirage. Be attentive to your intuition, and listen deeply to your heart, for the answers are already known. Learn the mechanics of your mind and spirit, know this machine and its points of leverage, boil down the principles and values in this abstract groundlesness, which only time and experience will distill, this is the beauty of the path. Openmindedness, honesty, truth, curiosity and humility are a good place to start, if you lack any of them, biased houses of cards will build themselves up. do not divert nor delude yourself, dont leave any rock unturned in your inquiry for wholeness. Dont rush for you will fumble, go slow and deep, the order is divine and cant be skipped, time will call for massive action and time will call for patient observation, the one is yin, the other yang, two parts of a full process, do not resist, and welcome both with hands wide open, this is the order of the cosmos, this is the workings of the tao. Transcend the mind, transcend the matter, be as clueless as an infant, clear as a blank slate, with an open heart there is nothing to defend, but strength to defend all, arrives. Mighty is the sword that strikes but even mightier the will, a single point, sharpened. yield to Love just as the grass bends with the wind. Drop the linearity, merge your concepts into nothingness, every paradox is reconcilable, every problem awaits its solution, to every tunnel there is a light, any course is changable, and nothing in this world is rigid. stuff will unfold naturally if you stop holding on so badly. it is trust and faith that guide the way, not the apparent duality that breaks the spirit. Hardships are merely tests of the spirit, do you really want the next step? Are you really centered in your SELF? You will be shivering with fear and doubt, but nothing will extinguish the fire of the heart. To end it all with a few words from William Ernest Henley: "It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." Be courageous, fearless, for the SELF is Immortal, Infinite, my friend.

Infinite Love Awakening https://www.actualized.org/insights/infinite-love-awakening Continued exploration of consciousness: Leo describes his journey through multiple awakenings, with the latest one being a profound shift that he terms a "white hole of pure consciousness," a state where he ceases to identify as human and perceives existence without any constraints, fully immersed in a realization of infinite love. Understanding of love and creation: He delves into the mechanics of the divine, experiencing a clear understanding that everything in the universe is created from and for the purpose of infinite love. This level of love is so intense that it becomes annihilating and could be perceived as terrifying due to its totality and overwhelming nature. Realization of life's purpose: Leo comes to the conclusion that the highest purpose of life is the expression and experience of infinite love. He emphasizes that God's intent is to share this love by creating a multitude of forms and beings, despite the inherent fear and confusion this profound love may cause in lesser beings. The paradox of finite understanding: He highlights the struggle of lesser beings who are unable to fully grasp infinite love due to their finite nature. This limitation leads to a life filled with suffering, confusion, and the chase for temporal pleasures. He asserts that all negative experiences and actions stem from a misunderstanding or fear of love. Life as perceived from a higher state of consciousness: Leo suggests that, from the perspective of this higher state of consciousness, there is nothing to lose or fear in life. Everything, including what is traditionally considered evil, is actually derived from infinite love and has no negative implications when understood correctly. Role of fear in human actions: Leo points out that fear in life is essentially the fear of love, and that every human action is a quest for love or a response to the lack of it. He exemplifies this through interpersonal relationships and aggressive behaviors, stating that these ultimately reflect the human longing for love in its many forms. Universal motivation for love: Leo reiterates the idea that every being's actions are motivated by love, whether through desire or fear. He challenges the listener to recognize love as the underlying reason for all occurrences, both positive and negative, no matter how convoluted or counterintuitive it may seem. Path of life and awakening: Leo's vision features a giant ball of infinite love from which strands representing individual lives emerge. Humans are born with a desire for love but lack proper guidance to find it, leading them to stray further from the source (Godhead). Ultimately, all return to this source, whether through death or awakening, with no distinction between the two. Perception of humanity's insignificance: Leo gains a perspective whereby humanity, along with all its knowledge, is depicted as infinitesimally small compared to infinite consciousness. Mankind's existential weight is likened to a particle of dust within a vast hurricane, emphasizing the sheer scale of the broader conscious universe. Death as a victory: From his awakened state, Leo contends that death should not be feared but embraced as the ultimate union with infinite love. He describes it as winning the cosmic lottery, where the individual transitions to a state of ultimate positivity, far greater than any human experience. Love as the reason for everything: Leo challenges viewers to reexamine all events and actions through the lens of love, proposing that love is the driving force behind every occurrence, even those perceived as negative or harmful. This view requires a significant shift in perspective and understanding of causation. Conscious awareness mitigating fear: By recognizing the infinite love underpinning existence, one becomes immune to fear and suffering, as fear is rendered nonsensical from a higher standpoint. This realization is described as liberating and transformative, dissolving the dread associated with life's adversities. Integration of consciousness and love: Leo expresses that only by being God can one grasp that everything is love. For lesser beings, the journey of life is an arc that ultimately returns to infinite love-a realization that arrives typically at life's end but could be recognized earlier. Consciousness beyond traditional teachings: He asserts that his consciousness has advanced beyond established spiritual teachings like Zen, Advaita, Yoga, and Buddhism. He emphasizes that fully awakening entails recognizing infinite love in all aspects of life and existence. A call to prioritize infinite consciousness: Leo urges the audience to forget other concepts like no self, nothingness, the void, and self-enquiry, and instead to relentlessly pursue infinite love and consciousness without predefined methods, highlighting the difficulty of this path. Confidence in evolved teachings: He discusses the evolution of his teachings and claims superiority in understanding compared to other spiritual masters. Despite feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility to teach, he is determined to share his insights. Teaching from motivation not method: Leo advises focusing on the ultimate motivation and intention in the spiritual journey rather than being caught up in specific methodologies. He believes this approach will lead to success over time. Critical understanding of actual truth: He underscores the importance of cultivating a profound desire for actual truth and understanding, as opposed to clinging to non-dual states or enlightenment experiences without comprehension. He argues that deep understanding is key to awakening. Understanding as a path to genuine awakening: Emphasizing that one is not truly awake until they can account for every occurrence in reality, Leo calls for understanding the universal causation of love as the fundamental reason behind all events and actions. Future of teachings: Leo looks forward to deepening his teachings, focusing on essential truths, and avoiding wasting time on less important details. He hints at the future content that connects concepts more directly and promises to reveal more profound insights. Amortentia

Hawaii Late Night Insights https://www.actualized.org/insights/hawaii-april-2018-late-night-insights Striving for permanence in awakening: Leo is attempting to make his deep awakening experiences permanent during his solo retreat by focusing highly on the notion of nothingness during meditation. The inverse of self and ego: He has come to understand that what he truly seeks-the nature of his existence-is the inverse of self and ego, essentially nothingness and infinity, suggesting a need for ego surrender for deeper insight. Experience of existential envelopment: During intense meditation, Leo feels engulfed by nothingness, leading to a profound suffering analogous to physical symptoms of death, reinforcing his insight that genuine understanding requires self-surrender. Acceptance of physical death: Leo advocates that true awakening demands not just psychological or ego death, but the acceptance of one's own physical death, encompassing the surrender of life's enjoyments and identity. Criticizing the understatement of awakening's difficulty: He critiques many spiritual teachings for understating the rigors of awakening, clarifying that proper meditation leads to confronting a critical choice between succumbing to fears or surrendering to truth. Buddha's revered image and death: Leo reflects on Buddha's revered status and how his moment of awakening, depicted in statues worldwide, signifies the death of the small self and the continuation of the body as a mere vessel for teaching post-awakening. Materialist paradigm's limitation: The materialist, egoic, and dualistic paradigms struggle to comprehend the continuation of life without the self. This notion challenges the very core of understanding reality, as it does not align with the experience of the self being alive. The Buddha's awakening: Described as a form of actual physical death, the Buddha's awakening is presented as an embodiment of surrender and the ultimate leap of faith. This surrender is revered and symbolized in statues around the world, representing the ultimate cost paid for enlightenment. Fear of actual death during awakening: Leo confronts his fear that the awakening process might lead to his actual physical death. He recognizes this as a possible outcome and prepares to accept it, which represents a significant mental and emotional milestone in his journey towards enlightenment. Understanding the sacrifice for awakening: Most people are unprepared for the level of sacrifice required for true awakening, which is described as the willingness to sacrifice physical life for truth. The process involves intense suffering and a paradox where the pursuit of eternal happiness ultimately requires one to face their physical mortality first. Clarification on real death: Leo emphasizes that awakening does not involve literal physical harm but is about accepting real death in the sense of realizing one's non-existence from the beginning. Illusory nature of self: Despite the fear and sensation of a pounding heart during meditation, he recognized that the self he thought he was surrendering is an illusion, as he was essentially 'nothing' all along. The challenge of conscious surrender: The difficulty lies in consciously deciding to let go and surrender to the process, which is complicated by the fear of death. Leo faced significant resistance from his ego, which caused inner suffering. Love as a means to conquer fear: In the struggle to surrender, Leo discovered that invoking the feeling of infinite love can dissolve the fear, and the intention to act out of love for truth, humanity, and reality became his intended method to transcend fear. Meditation session conclusion: Despite the build-up to a potential awakening and overcoming fear with love, the expected transformation did not occur. Leo's intensive meditation session ended without the anticipated breakthrough. Validity of process insights: Leo explains that his insights are credible, even in the absence of a full awakening during the session, due to his cumulative experiences from smaller awakenings and deepened understanding over time. Psychedelics as a preview to awakening: He argues that psychedelics are powerful tools for understanding the dying process related to ego death and can offer profound, real experiences that demonstrate the process without one's conscious effort to die. Comparison between suicide and ego death: Ego death during meditation is compared to the arduous task of overcoming one's survival instincts-as difficult or even harder than the physical act of suicide due to the ego's deep-rooted resistance. Repeated attempts and psychedelic support: Real awakening requires persistent effort and might involve many attempts. Psychedelic experiences, particularly 5-MeO-DMT, help diminish the fear of ego death by repeatedly crossing the threshold, making the process less intimidating over time. Awakening as permanent death: The pursuit of awakening that the most revered sages have achieved equates to a permanent death of the ego, a key distinction from ordinary self-improvement or consciousness work, which Leo highlights with great emphasis. Insight on the awakening process: Leo identifies his past lack of understanding about facing his own death; he now comprehends that awakening requires an acceptance akin to physically dying and takes a leap of faith inspired by infinite love. The illusion of the little self: The transition from the ego, or little self, to the big self-the true infinite self-is seen as a form of death by the ego, which ultimately is an illusion. Crossing this barrier reveals that the fear and life associated with the ego were never real. The persistent nature of the ego: Leo likens the ego to a relentless antagonist in a horror film or video game that requires continuous confrontations and defeats to fully extinguish, highlighting the non-linear and repetitive path to true awakening for many individuals. Awakening as a multichapter journey: Contrary to many spiritual teachings that oversimplify the process, Leo emphasizes that the journey to awakening may span multiple 'chapters,' with each one requiring renewed effort and different approaches. The gravity and exclusivity of awakening: The process is not for everyone; it is a serious, profound undertaking reserved for those wholly dedicated to discovering truth and undergoing a transformation akin to that experienced by historical spiritual figures like Buddha. Channeling infinite love for transcendence: The key to overcoming the fear experienced at the brink of awakening is channeling infinite love, an emotion so potent that it can overwhelm and extinguish the ego. Leo suggests that psychedelics can facilitate the initial experience of this love, which can then be recalled at the crucial moment of surrender. The hero's paradoxical journey: The journey to awakening is akin to the hero's journey, where the hero's perceived self-sacrifice is paradoxical because the 'hero' never truly existed-it was always an illusion. The recognition and experience of the infinite self is considered the pinnacle of non-duality and the most significant achievement. Colloportus

Conclusion: Mindfucked In Hawaii https://www.actualized.org/insights/mindfucked-in-hawaii Hawaiian retreat with a twist: Leo Gura shared his deep and profound meditation retreat experience in Hawaii, where he supplemented his practice with five Meo DMT, leading to a series of psychedelic trips that took him to unprecedented levels of consciousness. Experimenting with five Meo DMT: By incorporating daily doses of five Meo DMT into his meditation retreat, Leo found himself delving into depths of awakening and consciousness, surpassing all his previous spiritual experiences and highlighting the often underestimated profundity of the awakening process. Deepening with each dose: Each successive psychedelic trip brought about deeper insights and experiences, causing Leo to hold off on recording his thoughts and instead continue to explore further, culminating in an experience he describes as "absolute nothingness." Profound realizations: In this state of absolute nothingness, Leo's consciousness expanded infinitely, feeling omnipresent and realizing that nothing has ever truly happened-the reality we perceive as life is, in fact, just pure nothingness. The paradox of expression: Leo struggles with the limitation of words like "infinity," "nothingness," "God," and "enlightenment" to convey the depth and dimensionality of his experiences. Even if others have had similar insights, their understanding may not capture the magnitude of what he encountered. Non-duality and the Absolute: Leo explains the concept of non-duality, where all distinctions collapse, revealing that the apparent reality is identical to nothingness. He describes this insight as the deepest understanding of reality and himself-one that aligns with Zen's concept of "mu m mu mu." Infinity and nothingness: Leo discusses the duality of the Absolute, where infinity and nothingness, while seeming opposites, are actually identical. He reflects on the profound nature of everything being infinite and the shift to understanding the oneness of all. Absolute nothingness and perception: The realization of absolute nothingness transcends the awakening experience of 'no self'. Perception breaks down as the idea of a self perceiving the world is seen as an illusion; all forms exist without the necessity of being perceived by a 'self'. This deeper understanding reveals forms existing in nothingness, negating the division between the inner and outer worlds, resulting in the awareness of just being. Illusion of time: Time is reinterpreted as a mental construct rather than a flowing reality. In this view, every moment exists simultaneously, akin to slices of bread merged into a single loaf, and life is seen as an interconnected ball of yarn. This realization articulates that all past, present, and future moments exist in an eternal superposition, demonstrating the eternal nature of existence which includes both stillness and dynamism. Infinity of objects and scale invariance: Every object, down to a simple piece of paper, is infinite in its existence. The universe operates on a principle of scale invariance, allowing for infinite zooming in and out of any space with infinite detail. An infinite chain of causation is recognized in every object, such as a penny, which has innumerable causes and factors contributing to its current state and position, reflecting the interconnectedness of all things. Illusion of linear time: Leo reflects on the nature of existence where linear time is an illusion, and every moment exists eternally. The present, past, and future are not separate but part of an infinite superposition where each moment has always existed and continues to do so, animated and dynamic within eternity. Infinity within infinity: Every object, such as a hand or penny, is infinitely complex within itself, reflecting the larger infinity of the universe. Leo delves into the concept of scale invariance, where one can zoom into any space infinitely, with each part of space having no end to its detail. Infinite causation of objects: Leo explores the infinite chain of causation behind the existence of any object, using the example of a penny. This causation spans from personal history to cosmic origins, demonstrating the interconnectedness of all events and substances that lead to the present moment of any object's existence. Overwhelming complexity of existence: The enormity of understanding every cause of an object's existence is beyond linear description, highlighting the limits of verbal communication. The realization of this complexity strikes with an insight so profound that it surpasses human emotion and defies comprehensive explanation. Transcending the brain and mind: Leo acknowledges that the insight into the infinite interconnectedness of existence is beyond the capacities of the brain or any physical system. To comprehend this, one must relinquish linear and logical thinking, embracing a form of understanding that operates on an infinite scale. Infinite understanding: Achieving a level of consciousness that provides an infinite and non-linear understanding of reality, distinct from the rational or intuitive mind known in conventional consciousness, ultimately resulting in a profound silence due to its inexpressibility. Life and death as identical: At high levels of non-duality, Leo recognized life and death as the same-non-existence within the eternal 'ball of yarn' hallucination of life. Physical death holds a great illusion; in truth, life, death, and self are conceptual and dissolve at higher consciousness levels. Personal journey and five Meo DMT: The use of five Meo DMT had a significant influence on Leo's meditative practices, believing it greatly accelerates the awakening process beyond what traditional methods could achieve in decades. He feels equipped to guide others on non-duality, realizing the complexity in experiencing and communicating consciousness levels that few have accessed in human history. Complexity in spiritual expressions: Leo acknowledges the diverse ways in which individual minds interpret the absolute, emphasized by a multitude of traditions and languages. This variety contributes to the complexity and potential confusion within spiritual communities, as each person shapes their understanding based on their unique perspective and focuses on different facets of the same underlying truth. Communication and direct experience: He notes a communication gap in spirituality, which makes it challenging to translate nonlinear insights into linear language accessible to the rational mind. Leo asserts that direct experiences are crucial for genuine understanding, as the most profound spiritual insights resist conventional expression. Psychedelics as unparalleled teachers: Leo extols psychedelics such as five Meo, LSD, and mushrooms as the most effective spiritual teachers, providing direct and personalized experiences that surpass what any verbal teachings can offer. Psychedelics act as guides, revealing precisely what one needs to see and understand. Depth of spiritual work: He encourages reflection on the depth required to achieve enlightenment, which may exceed initial expectations. Leo invites listeners to trust their intuition rather than adhere to rigid practices, potentially hastening spiritual progress by exploring customized paths. Personal journey and vision: Sharing his own experiences, Leo emphasizes the power of a personal vision for enlightenment. He suggests that living in alignment with your vision, even before its full realization, can propel you towards that reality, dismissing external criticism and embracing trust in one's transformative journey. Future focus on structure and openness: Leo plans to divide his content between documenting his personal experiences on his blog and producing more structurally analytical videos for his channel. His goal is to help others while being careful not to impose limits on their potential for awakening based on his journey's timeframe or methods. He promotes an open and fluid approach to personal and spiritual growth, allowing for tailoring and adaptability to one's unique process. Finite Incantatem

Hi! After having powerful experiences on heroic doses of psilocybin mushrooms, weed has gotten seriously psychedelic for me. As long as I take a moderate dose and not a really low one, I can get into fractal energetic yoga, and I realize that everything are just appearances and stories that are timeless and non-existent. It feels like insanity, but it's an insanity that realizes that the sanity it contradicts was just an illusion that never occured in the first place, which led me to start calling it Insanity with a capital I. In my day to day consciousness I don't feel all too enlightened which is why I find it remarkable that a little bit of sativa can get me so far. Is anybody else having seriously spiritual awakenings from moderate doses of marijuana? Some links: This is the thread about my heroic dose that I think opened me up to reach these stages: This is what I mean when I say fractal energetic yoga:

"Your life, all of your life, is your path to awakening. By resisting or not dealing with its challenges, you stay asleep to Reality. Pay attention to what life is trying to reveal to you. Say yes to its fierce, ruthless, and loving grace.” - Adyashanti "Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love." - Rainer Maria Rilke "God is a comedian playing to an audience that is too afraid to laugh.” - Voltaire "Love is the blood in the body of the universe" - Christopher Bache "The only real test of intelligence is if you get what you want out of life." - Naval "For the hero, fear is a challenge and a task, because only boldness can deliver from fear. And if the risk is not taken, the meaning of life is somehow violated, and the whole future is condemned to hopeless staleness, to a drab grey lit only by will-o’-the-wisps.” ― C.G. Jung "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Helen Keller "A little learning is a dangerous thing…drink deep, or taste not" - John Keates „Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75.“ -Benjamin Franklin "The strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must" - Thucydides "If your non-dual teaching has no place for duality than you really just have a dualistic teaching.” - A.H Almaas "Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it" - The Talmud „And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not here the music“ -Friedrich Nietzsche „The Last step of reason is to recognize that there are so many things that surpass it“ -Blaise Pascal "If we really face our sadness, we find it speaks with the voice of our deepest longing. And if we face it a little longer we find that it teaches us the way to attain what we long for." - Peter Kingsley „Man's main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is. The most important product of his effort is his own personality.” -Erich Fromm "Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard De Chardin “Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows.” ― Nisargadatta Maharaj "A nihilist is someone who believes in nothing and does nothing about it" - Chaque Barson "Be like melting snow, wash yourself of yourself" - Rumi “People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances with our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive." - Joseph Campbell "An unexamind life is not worth living" - Sokrates "Certainty is a greater barrier to progress than ignorance." - Unknown „Quantity has a quality all of it‘s own“ -Joseph Stalin “Always be suspicious of the news you want to hear." —Francis Everitt "Among the great things which are to be found among us, the being of nothingness is the greatest.” - Leonardo Da Vinci “There is freedom of speech, but I cannot guarantee freedom after speech.” (lol) - Idi Amin (Ugandan dictator) "Tradition is a set of solutions for which we have forgotten the problems. Throw away the solution and you get the problem back. Sometimes the problem has mutated or disappeared. Often it is still there as strong as it ever was" - Donald Kingsbury "Nobody is smart enough to be wrong 100% of the time" -Ken Wilber Some of my favourites! Not really a quote, but propably my fav. McKenna segment:

Deconstructing The Myth Of Science - Part 3 https://youtu.be/FeOIuybpfgc "Systems, scientific and philosophic, come and go. Each method of limited understanding is at length exhausted. In its prime each system is a triumphant success: in its decay, it is an obstructive nuisance." - Alfred North Whitehead "The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence." - Nikola Tesla Potential misuse of deconstructing science: Leo Gura warns of the dangers associated with the deconstruction of science, cautioning that individuals with pre-rational perspectives might exploit his critique to justify science denial and conspiracy theories. He emphasizes that this undertaking's intention is not to affirm baseless ideologies but to advance intellectual progress through honest self-examination. Actualized.org as a process, not an ideology: Gura clarifies that Actualized.org is not pushing a specific philosophy or ideology but rather advocates for the mental deconstruction of all beliefs, including one's own. This process is intended to lead to freedom and liberation from all ideologies, not the establishment of a new one. Acknowledgment of visionary scientists: Leo acknowledges the presence of high-quality, visionary scientists who have transcended materialist and rationalist paradigms. However, he notes their rarity and lack of mainstream recognition due to prevailing institutional paradigms that do not favor post-rational science. Science and language are inseparable: Leo highlights the deep connection between science and language, emphasizing that modern science cannot operate without the linguistic labels and categories. He discusses the evolution of language in tandem with scientific progress, and how its constructive role may influence our understanding of reality. Subconscious and metaphysical baggage of language: Gura points out that every word, even seemingly straightforward terms like "rabbit," carries subconscious implications and implicit metaphysical baggage. He questions the taken-for-granted nature of words and their meaning in science, suggesting that our minds and language may be so intertwined that it becomes hard to distinguish their origins and influences on our perception of reality. Challenging the assumption of language's solely descriptive role: Gura argues against the notion that language is merely descriptive, instead proposing that it actively constructs our perception of reality. He suggests that language acts as an augmented reality system, overlaying and projecting onto raw phenomena. The possibility of experiencing reality without language: Leo challenges the audience to contemplate the potential of experiencing reality without language, highlighting the limitations that language can impose. He suggests that scientists' lack of awareness about meditative practices prevents them from exploring non-linguistic modes of experiencing reality, which could offer a more direct insight into its nature. Non-Linguistic Understanding of Reality: Linguistic approaches have dominated human perception of reality, but there may exist non-linguistic ways to approach and understand reality which have not been sufficiently explored or validated scientifically. Scientific Validation of Linguistic Modality: The scientific community has largely operated under the assumption that language is the best tool for understanding reality without thoroughly testing and validating this assumption against non-linguistic methods. Challenge to Scientists: Leo challenges scientists to experience reality for one minute without linguistic thought to reveal potential biases in their understanding, as constant linguistic thinking suggests an entanglement with a specific mode of perception. Inherent Duality of Language: Language intrinsically imposes a dualistic framework onto reality by creating categories and oppositional pairings, which may not align with nature’s potential nonduality. Methodological Bias of Science: Modern science is criticized for not realizing that its methodological reliance on dualistic categorization could be projecting unnatural divisions onto a fundamentally nondual reality. Critique of Common Scientific Terms: Leo urges scientists to deeply contemplate common scientific labels, such as "experience," "reality," and "existence," noting that these terms are often used without a full understanding of their implications and are products of the mind. Semantic Significance in Science: Every term used in scientific exploration shapes our understanding and must be deeply questioned; this is not merely semantic wordplay but affects how scientists, and society at large, conceptualize and interact with reality. The Map-Territory Distinction: Leo warns against confusing symbolic models and representations with reality itself, highlighting that while models are refined over time, they will never truly embody the complete truth of the territory they attempt to represent. Inherent bias towards symbolic representation in science: Leo Gura criticizes science for being heavily biased towards exploring reality through thinking, symbolism, and representation via modeling. He argues that this limits scientists to only one modality, overlooking direct methods of understanding reality that do not rely on thinking or symbolic mechanisms. Possibility of direct consciousness of reality: He suggests the potential for direct consciousness of reality—direct access to the absolute truth without the intermediaries of models or symbols. This method differs from the conventional scientific approach and is not yet taught or recognized within academia, which focuses primarily on symbolic representation. Definition of science and its future expansion: Leo challenges the current narrow definition of science and proposes that it should be expanded to include direct experiences and consciousness. He predicts that the perception of what is considered science will evolve drastically over the next couple of centuries. Limitations of the scientific consensus: He foresees that mainstream academia is unlikely to accept his views in the short term because they defy entrenched worldviews and professional reputations. Change within science frequently follows the retirement or passing of older generations and the fresh perspectives brought by younger scientists. Scientists trapped in their models: Leo notes that scientists often become overly attached to their models, mistaking them for reality itself. This attachment becomes an obstacle to deeper understanding, as models are inherently simplified and limited representations of the complex and infinite nature of reality. The "Substance Problem" in scientific inquiry: Leo highlights a critical issue he dubs the "substance problem" in science, where science does not—and arguably cannot—explain the true essence of anything. Science can describe how entities behave but fails to address what they fundamentally are. Circular Definitions in Scientific Explanation: He critiques the use of circular definitions in scientific explanation, where terms are continuously redefined in terms of others without ever arriving at a fundamental understanding of what these terms actually signify. Symbolic representation's limitations in grasping substance: Leo asserts that symbolic representation cannot provide a direct understanding of the substance of entities. This realization undermines the belief that physics or any other field can truly get to the essence of what things are through their traditional methods. Philosophical dismissal as a defense against substance questions: He notes that many scientists dismiss philosophical inquiry into the substance of things as impractical or irrelevant, labeling it as a job for philosophers and not scientists. However, Leo argues that understanding the substance is not only possible but vital, requiring methods outside of current scientific practices. Misconception of Substance Questions in Science: Leo critiques the scientific community for disregarding substance questions as irrelevant or meaningless. He challenges scientists to become directly conscious of the substance of any aspect of reality, highlighting that traditional science avoids answering "what is" type questions, which he believes is a dogmatic limitation. Arthur Eddington's Perspective on Substance Questions: Leo shares a quote from physicist Arthur Eddington, who expressed skepticism about the ability of science to address substantial truths. Eddington's viewpoint suggests that scientific methods lead to a "shadow world of symbols" rather than to concrete reality, emphasizing the inability of physics to define the intrinsic nature of the atom. Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Methodological Error in Science: Leo argues that a significant methodological error within science is the belief that reality can only be investigated through a network of pointer readings and symbolic models. He insists there is something profound beyond these symbols, which scientists miss due to dogmatism and close-mindedness. The Validity of Unconventional Scientific Methods: He posits that to validate any scientific claim, one must use the method prescribed by the claimant, not an alternative method. This principle is demonstrated through the necessity to use a telescope, not binoculars, to observe Jupiter's moons, asserting the right of the claimant to dictate the validation method. Contemplation as a Valid Scientific Method: Leo defends contemplation as a bona fide scientific method, arguing that refusing to accept it due to its unconventional nature is itself unscientific. He claims that deep contemplation can verify truths that cannot be found in books or nature. Empirical Claim of Identity and Consciousness: Leo makes an empirical claim that one is not truly human and can experience being an inanimate object. He introduces Salvia as a method for experimenting with consciousness, potentially demonstrating that personal identity can shift dramatically under its influence. Prejudgment and the Openness of Science: He criticizes the prejudgment of unconventional methods and claims without actual experimentation, emphasizing that true science requires open-mindedness and the willingness to personally test methods, even if they appear unorthodox. Inherent Dangers in Scientific Exploration: Leo recognizes the intrinsic dangers of scientific exploration, exemplified by the potential risks of using Salvia. He argues that danger does not invalidate science; instead, it often accompanies groundbreaking discoveries, as seen historically with pioneers of radiation. The Evolution of Science through Testing Beliefs: Leo suggests that science advances through the testing of beliefs, challenging listeners to personally experience and test his claims. He emphasizes that personal experience is necessary for validating scientific claims, regardless of whether the method of validation fits traditional scientific criteria. Fear and scientific truth: Many individuals claim to be interested in scientific truth but are actually more concerned with comfort, survival, and defending their belief systems, indicating a lack of genuine scientific pursuit. The "Black Hole Problem" in sharing radical discoveries: Scientists who experience radical shifts in understanding, such as finding out they're not actually human through psychedelic experiences, face the "black hole problem" where they cannot convey this to others who haven't shared the same experience. Direct experience as a requirement for paradigm shift: Convincing others of profound scientific discoveries often necessitates them having the same direct experiences, which they may be reluctant to have due to closed-mindedness towards unconventional methods. The softness of "hard sciences" and the challenge of "soft sciences": Contrary to popular belief, "hard sciences" like physics avoid addressing fundamental questions about reality, making them less concrete than typically assumed. "Soft sciences" like psychology are inherently more difficult due to their complex, holistic nature. The artificial hierarchy between sciences and bias towards reductionism: The belief that hard sciences are more tangible and important than soft sciences is debunked as reductionist bias. All aspects of reality, including the softer, more emotional elements, are equally valid and should not be artificially ranked. Relativity of terms 'natural', 'supernatural', and 'paranormal': What is considered to be 'supernatural' or 'paranormal' today may, with time and scientific development, be reclassified as 'natural', illustrating the shifting nature of these terms, and suggesting they're largely arbitrary labels. Challenge against false distinctions in science definitions: Leo Gura criticizes the distinctions between science and pseudoscience, and natural and supernatural, as being abstract barriers created by current scientific paradigms rather than grounded in the actual investigation of phenomena. Science and Magic as Interchangeable: Leo Gura explains that what we currently see as technology might have been perceived as magic in the past, and advanced future technology, if presented today, would seem magical to us. This suggests that the boundary between science and magic is porous and based on familiarity and understanding, not on absolute differences. Relativity of Scientific Terms: Leo emphasizes the relativity of terms such as 'natural,' 'physical,' and 'normal' within science, pointing out that these are context-dependent and change with time as our collective understanding evolves. Misunderstanding of Objectivity and Subjectivity: He criticizes science's misunderstanding of objectivity and subjectivity, showing that the very process of doing science is subjective, as it occurs within human consciousness, which is inherently subjective. Consciousness as the Foundation of Reality: Leo contests the scientific marginalization of consciousness, arguing that it is the most fundamental component of reality. He contends that everything in science occurs within consciousness and there is nothing beyond it, asserting that the current scientific paradigm is incapable of understanding consciousness. Science as Relative to Human Neurology: Leo claims that science is not studying an external reality but is essentially mapping the neurology of human consciousness. If human neurology were to change, the entirety of science as we know it would change. The Self-Reference Problem of Science: He discusses the issue where science tries to explain itself using tools incapable of such introspection, likening it to an eyeball trying to look at itself or a snake trying to eat its own tail. Science as a Perception: Leo posits that science is ultimately just a perception, with the material world, brain, and reality all being perceptions. Hence, science itself is a perception within a perception, leading to the conclusion that all of science could be a hallucination. Circularity of Scientific Substance: He challenges scientists to explain the substance of science itself, demonstrating the circularity of scientific explanations that rely on concepts like atoms, quarks, and strings, which ultimately trace back to thoughts or perceptions. Imagination as the Basis of Science: Leo states that all of science is nothing but imagination, putting forward the notion that scientific concepts and the material world are as imaginary as unicorns or Santa Claus. Map vs. Territory in Understanding Science: He distinguishes between the map (theories and ideas about science provided in his lecture) and the territory (the actual empirical understanding of reality), urging listeners to move beyond the map to arrive at the territory themselves. State of Consciousness Dictates Scientific Truths: Leo explains that scientific truths are valid only within a certain state of consciousness. Different states, such as drunkenness or dreaming, can negate the relevance of scientific truths, indicating their dependency on our normal state of consciousness. Subjectivity of States of Consciousness: Leo Gura questions the special status of our ordinary waking state of consciousness, suggesting that it's only one among thousands. Through experiences such as dreaming, being intoxicated, or taking psychedelics, our state of consciousness can radically shift, causing the entirety of scientific understanding to 'fly out the window.' Science's Bias Towards Demystification: Leo criticizes the methodological bias in science that aims to demystify reality, cautioning against the notion that mystery is a problem to be solved. He suggests that the fundamental nature of reality may be intrinsically mystical and that the relentless drive to demystify could be a result of cultural brainwashing rather than empirical necessity. Mistakes in Science vs. Religion: Leo points out the double standard in how society forgives scientific errors while harshly judging religious mistakes. He argues that while scientific errors are often dismissed as part of the scientific process, religious missteps are never excused, even though religion evolves or improves its perspectives. Evolution and Openness of Religion: Leo discusses the evolution of religious institutions like the Catholic Church, showing that they, too, can evolve over time to integrate progressive values and scientific facts. He underlines the unfairness in how critics permanently attribute old errors to religious institutions but allow science the flexibility to evolve and correct itself. Science's Historical Mistakes: Leo brings to light forgotten historical errors made by scientists, such as the initial disbelief in heavier-than-air flight or the dangers of high speed. He asserts that science is just as fallible as religion, but it is treated as if it's a flawless repository of knowledge. Contradictions Within Science: Leo delivers an extensive list of contradictions inherent in the scientific process. These range from the scientific claim that all perceptions are generated by the brain to the inability of science to prove foundational concepts like the existence of an objective external world, self, and mind. Dismissal of Unorthodox Scientific Claims: He criticizes science for dismissing unorthodox ideas that don't come from established sources, emphasizing that this is essentially an appeal to authority—which is ironically, what science accuses religion of doing. Double Standards of Science and Open-Mindedness: Leo notes the hypocrisy in science’s self-representation as open-minded when it often rejects methods and worldviews that fall outside its established norms, branding them pseudoscience. Science's Claim to Practicality versus Objectivity: Leo questions science's simultaneous claims to practicality and as the pinnacle of cultural truth. While science is often pragmatic, it also claims to hold objective truth, except when other worldviews provide practical solutions—these, however, are not afforded the same status of truth. Emphasizing the Importance of Evolving Science: Leo suggests that science will evolve to include understandings currently deemed mystical or supernatural, revolutionizing our approach to the natural world. This echoes the advancement of science in history, leading to the acceptance of phenomena once considered paranormal. The "Science and Responsibility" Conundrum: Leo points out the double standard in attributing the consequences of scientific advancements. He notes that harmful outcomes, such as nuclear bombings or opioid overdose deaths, are often attributed to politics or business rather than science, whereas religion is directly blamed for its negative impacts. This, he argues, demonstrates a significant hypocrisy in how science is critiqued compared to religion. The Intelligence Fallacy in Science: Leo criticizes the assumption within science that the universe cannot possess intelligence, contrasting it with the recognized intelligence of humans, who are a part of the universe. He explains this as a flawed separation between humans and the universe, emphasizing that human intelligence is essentially a manifestation of universal intelligence. The Limitations of Logic in Science: Leo argues that science relies heavily on logic, which in turn depends on the validity of its premises. However, logic cannot prove the truth of its foundational premises, making it insufficient to ground scientific inquiry entirely, revealing a fundamental limitation in the scientific method from a logical standpoint. Science and the John Stuart Mill Paradox: Paraphrasing John Stuart Mill, Leo highlights the ironic situation where both religion and science have been destructive forces historically, despite their contributions to hope and progress. He critically addresses the hypocrisy and double standards displayed by some atheists and rationalists when evaluating the historical impact of science versus religion. Image 4 Image 5 The Unacknowledged Harms of Science: Leo discusses the unintentional yet significant harms caused by scientific progress, such as drug abuse and weaponry. He argues that the scientific community often distances itself from the negative applications of its discoveries, thus refusing to accept responsibility for the repercussions of scientific advancements, which impacts society and various aspects of reality. Science's Role in Social and Cultural Dynamics: Leo emphasizes that science cannot exist in isolation from society and culture, including government funding, universities, and the overall wellness of society. He stresses that scientific development is intertwined with the healthiness of communities and the dissemination of information, such as on social media. Leo's Definitions of Science: He offers a multifaceted view of science by presenting multiple definitions, including science as an imaginary scheme, a projection of the mind, a human invention, a shared cultural belief, an epistemology and metaphysics, trial and error, symbolic representation, an ideology, a state of consciousness, survival mechanism, linguistic structure, sense-making activity, and a hallucination within the Universal Mind. The Importance of Internalizing the Definition of Science: He concludes by urging the audience to spend years contemplating what science is, understanding its vast implications, perspectives, and connections to reality—an exploration that he asserts should expand beyond academic and laboratory confines to personal, everyday experiential learning. Application of Science in Daily Life: Leo Gura illustrates science as a natural part of everyday life, like searching for lost car keys. This process is a fundamental practice of science — observing, hypothesizing, and experimenting. He emphasizes the importance of keeping an open mind to all possibilities, which is essential in scientific endeavors and life in general. Inner Science: Gura encourages the study of one's own emotions and subjective experiences, viewing this introspection as a legitimate form of science. He advocates for recognizing the scientific merit in understanding personal phenomena such as anger, joy, or sadness and the effects these have on one's life. Personal Responsibility for Science: Leo underscores the importance of taking personal responsibility for exploring and understanding one's own life scientifically. He wants people to actively engage in this "inner science" rather than passively accepting knowledge from external authorities like scientists or gurus. Practical Critiques of Modern Science: Gura offers a list of areas where he believes modern science is fundamentally mistaken, including misconceptions about materialism, realism, objectivity, Western medicine, perception, consciousness, psychedelics, rationality, the existence of paranormal phenomena, mystical experiences, birth and death, and the nature of immortality. Misunderstandings in Core Scientific Concepts: He argues that science's current understanding of God, infinity, nothingness, artificial intelligence, the Planck length, evolutionary mechanics, and the Big Bang is flawed. He claims these views will evolve radically in the future as science advances. Epistemic Questions for Contemplation: Leo Gura presents a list of fundamental epistemological questions about the nature, function, and underlying assumptions of science, inviting listeners to explore these for a deeper understanding of scientific practice. Metaphor of Knowledge and Limitations of Science: Gura uses the metaphor of a carpet in a house to depict the vastness of the universe's knowledge compared to the minuscule portion humans comprehend through science. He envisions a future where science includes the mystical and paranormal and recognizes the reality as infinite love. Philosophical Inquiry into the Nature of Science: Leo Gura raises profound inquiries into the nature of science, challenging the very foundations and assumptions upon which scientific knowledge is built. He advocates for an open-minded approach that encompasses a broad spectrum of human experience and consciousness. Future Outlook of Science: Anticipating revolutionary changes in the scientific field, Gura predicts that future generations will have an expanded understanding of phenomena currently dismissed as pseudoscience, leading to a more comprehensive and profound grasp of reality. Call for a Deeper Exploration of Reality: Leo challenges listeners to dive deeper into the exploration of reality, emphasizing the profound impact this can have on the richness and depth of their lives. He urges people to take a more serious and inquisitive approach to life. Role of Actualized.org: Gura clarifies the purpose of Actualized.org as a platform that encourages independent exploration and growth, rather than providing conclusive enlightenment. It serves as a guide for individuals on their journey of personal and philosophical discovery. Infinity of Universal Consciousness: Leo Gura draws a comparison between the universe as an infinite carpet and human scientific knowledge as a single fiber within it. He asserts that even a million years of scientific advancement will only reveal a minuscule part of the vastness of the universe, emphasizing the limitations of science in comprehending infinity. Nature of Infinity: Leo illustrates how any finite method, including science, will always fall infinitely short of truly understanding the infinite nature of reality. This intrinsic characteristic of infinity positions science's capabilities as profoundly limited when it comes to grasping the full extent of the universe. Fisherman Analogy: A fisherman hooking the bottom of the ocean serves as an analogy for scientists who believe they understand a portion of the universe but unknowingly are dealing with the totality of it. Gura points out scientists often falsely believe they've captured a significant truth when, in reality, they've barely scratched the surface of understanding. Revolutionary Changes in Science: Predicting significant evolutionary changes in scientific understanding, Gura suggests that future generations will view current scientific practices as archaic. Pseudoscience and spiritual concepts such as non-duality, God, and immortality will be integrated into mainstream scientific thought. Role of Individual Responsibility: Emphasizing the power of individual initiative, Gura argues that the evolution of science depends on each person's willingness to entertain unconventional ideas and methodologies. He attributes societal collective consciousness and openness to shaping the future of scientific progress. Integration of Science and Spirituality: Foreseeing a future where science and spirituality merge, Gura envisions the acknowledgment and realization of the infinite nature of reality and love within the domain of science, moving beyond the confines of materialism and realism. Call for Self-Exploration: Leo Gura advocates for personal exploration and inner science, stressing the profound importance of self-study and deeply understanding one's own existence as the ultimate science. Conclusion and Quotes: Concluding his points, Gura shares quotes that sum up the notion of science as both a limited and profound human pursuit that intertwines closely with our intuitions and fundamental beliefs about the nature of reality. Image 6 Image 7 Image 8 Seriousness in Exploring Reality: Leo calls for a more earnest and deep approach to life and reality, urging listeners to transform their lives into a pursuit of extraordinary discovery and understanding, challenging the status quo and venturing into the mysteries of existence. Bombarda

The Great Void (Mahashunya) is only His manifestation. The great void is not synonymous with nothingness. What is, what is not. Again, everything is there and not there. Negation of naught. Negation of everything. To obtain everything by way of losing everything – that too is required – MA.

Understanding & Coping With Nihilism https://youtu.be/Jar8Pd5oo_s "In the dark night of the soul, bright flows the river of God." - St. John of the Cross Overview of the lecture "Understanding & Coping With Nihilism": Leo discusses the complexities of nihilism, covering its general understanding, historical background, true versus misconstrued aspects, and how it intersects with cultural and existential issues. He also aims to provide practical strategies for coping with the eventual feelings of meaninglessness that arise from stage green relativism, drawing from his personal experiences and broader philosophical insights. Definition and perception of nihilism: Nihilism is widely misunderstood and used pejoratively in our culture to denote a range of negative connotations like godlessness, meaninglessness, moral rejection, and depression. Dictionary definitions associate it with a belief in the meaninglessness of life, extreme skepticism, rejection of moral principles, and a view that existence is senseless. Image 1 Image 2 Nietzsche's association with nihilism: Friedrich Nietzsche is often linked to nihilism, although he aimed to deconstruct falsely constructed narratives and traditional morality not to promote meaninglessness but to enable the creation of authentic lives and values free from social conditioning. Image 3 Cultural implications of nihilism: During the turn of the 20th century, traditional Judeo-Christian values began to unravel due to advances in science and a growing interest in materialism and atheism, leading to societal and existential uncertainties and a questioning of long-standing beliefs, possibly influencing events like World War I and World War II. Image 4 Nihilism's misconceptions in action: There's a common belief that nihilists aim to actively destroy societal structures, but if one truly believes in complete meaninglessness, such a motive would contradict the philosophy's premise. Instead, nihilism uncovers the baseless nature of values and creates a space for genuine personal development and spiritual awakening. Image 5 Response to questioning reality and structures: The 20th century brought intense scrutiny of traditional structures such as language, mathematics, scientific and religious beliefs, leading to the emergence of themes of value destruction and cosmic purposelessness in various fields including arts, philosophy, and science. Endgame of nihilistic thinking: True nihilism doesn't advocate for destruction or negative actions but serves as an inward tool for ego deconstruction, leading to a realization of interconnected consciousness and aiding in spiritual awakening. Practical aspects of dealing with nihilism: Leo emphasizes the importance of exploring multiple perspectives, understanding personal biases, and using nihilism to foster personal growth rather than succumbing to inaction or despair, aiming to provide a roadmap for overcoming the existential challenges posed by nihilistic thinking. Realization of limited understanding: Leo acknowledges a newfound awareness of how little is understood in fields such as language, logic, mathematics, science, and physics, leading people to face an unknown and chaotic reality that can feel nihilistic. Erosion of traditional values: He notes the erosion of traditional values and systems such as belief in God, gender identities, and political institutions, and questions how individuals and societies can agree upon a collective direction in a seemingly directionless and nihilistic world. Historical view on nihilism: Nihilism was negatively regarded during the Middle Ages as heretical and in modernity as the negation of Christianity and European tradition, with the belief that science could solve all social problems, stemming from ignorance. Image 6 Image 7 Contradictions in nihilism: Leo discusses the contradictory behavior of nihilism, questioning why science is often spared from deconstruction by those who claim to be nihilists wishing to destroy everything for the sake of overcoming ignorance. Skepticism towards absolutism in nihilism: He distinguishes between surface-level and deep nihilism, where true nihilism deeply questions even the foundation of science but recognizes this level of skepticism is often impractical for survival. Impact of Nietzsche on societal change: Leo reflects on how Nietzsche's ideas marked a transition from traditionalist Stage Blue to the modern Stage Orange in Spiral Dynamics, with the decline of Christianity leading to a gap filled by scientific materialism. Transition from superstition to pragmatism: The shift away from Christianity led to a brief period of nihilism before being replaced by a pragmatic, scientific materialist worldview, resulting in a focus on material gain and pleasure due to the absence of higher order values. Loss of spiritual component: Leo mentions Jordan Peterson's view that a life solely focused on practicality and material success leads to a hollow existence, lacking the spiritual elements present in older traditions. Emergence of post-modernity: The evolution of societal stages to Stage Green brought about deep questioning of all morals and cultural norms, leading to debates between adherents of hard sciences and post-modernists about the nature of reality and objectivity. Challenges of Stage Green: He admits that moving into the relativistic Stage Green involves a challenging and potentially confounding psychological process. Relative truth and difficulty in discernment: Reflecting on his own past, Leo talks about his struggle to discern between different perspectives and truths without bias, which he later realized can be guided by a hierarchy of perspectives that ranks them based on their openness and compassion. Sorting through perspectives: Overcoming 'perspectival madness' requires discernment to distinguish between viewpoints that are more truthful, beneficial, and in good faith from those that are toxic or in bad faith. It's a challenging and emotional process, particularly for those transitioning from traditional value systems who may feel lost and resistant due to the skepticism it fosters. Questioning everything, including science: Skepticism led Leo to nihilism; questioning not just religious but also scientific norms is crucial. While it's easier to challenge religious doctrines, confronting the robust defenses of the scientific community is significantly tougher, leading to intellectual resignation in favor of scientific truths like evolution and atheism. Nihilism as a negative force in society: Society perceives nihilism negatively because it undermines the ego's need to construct meaning and value for survival. As such, nihilism can threaten the existential foundations of institutions like the economy and academia, causing resistance, especially since Western civilization is built on unquestioned assumptions that prioritize survival over truth. Nihilism's correctness on meaning and purpose: Nihilism accurately posits that life has no inherent meaning or purpose, which are relative and contingent upon one's ego and identity. This becomes evident when observing historical conflicts and differing cultural values, reinforcing the idea that what is meaningful to one may not be to another. Meaninglessness in nihilism and reflections on life's purpose: Challenging the assumption that certain aspects of life, such as 'good' living or life itself, have inherent meaning. Leo underscores that concepts like happiness and purpose are subjective and relative; even controversial purposes, such as Hitler's, can be meaningful to certain individuals, further highlighting the construct nature of value and purpose. Nihilism's perspective on value: Objects, such as the moon, are inherently devoid of value; value is ascribed based on the ego's survival interests. An object only becomes valuable when perceived as useful from the ego's standpoint, for instance, mining the moon for resources can be valuable for a businessman seeking wealth to enhance their lifestyle. Relativity of morality: Nihilism correctly identifies that morality is relative, as it is hinged on subjective value, meaning, and purpose defined by the ego. Throughout history, this relativity explains various human atrocities where individuals involved believed themselves to be the "good guys" based on their ego-driven interpretations of what is good. Pain, suffering, and death in nihilism: Nihilism challenges the notion that pain, suffering, or death are inherently bad. They are neutral experiences that are only given negative connotations due to the ego's aversion to them. Pain and suffering serve evolutionary functions for survival, and without them, life as we know it wouldn't exist. Epistemic and ontological relativity: Nihilism posits that all reality is relative, including knowledge and the physical world. Science is a pursuit limited by the finitude of human cognition against the backdrop of an infinite universe. This form of nihilism casts doubt on the possibility of wholly grasping the universe through accumulating knowledge. Self-preservation of social institutions: Social institutions are seen as self-serving structures, built not on absolute truths but to perpetuate themselves and benefit those affiliated with them. Untruthfulness of beliefs: Nihilism states that all beliefs are ultimately untrue when subjected to a deep level of skepticism. Each belief is a subjective construct with no claim to absolute truth. Misinterpretations of nihilism: Nihilism is often misconstrued as attributing a negative meaning to meaninglessness, leading to depression or inaction. True nihilism recognizes meaninglessness as an absence of inherent importance, without ascribing negative or positive qualities to it. Limitations of nihilism: Nihilism can falsely be seen as a basis for destructive prescriptions such as destroying institutions or committing suicide. Real nihilism, however, frees one from all premises, permitting any form of behavior—including enjoyment and creation—since it does not inherently advocate for destruction over creation. Incomplete deconstruction of ego: Nihilism is criticized for not leading to a complete deconstruction of the ego and subsequent spiritual awakening. True nihilism requires using skepticism to dismantle one's own ego, rather than simply attacking external structures. Conceptual vs. actualized nihilism: Nihilism remains largely a philosophical concept rather than a principle embodied in action. It is incorrectly used as a political ideology, rather than as a truly neutral philosophical stance that makes no prescriptive claims. Endgame of nihilism: The deepest nihilistic journey leads to a sort of spiritual awakening where all constructed meanings are lost, followed by an experience of divine consciousness that transcends individual egos. This divine consciousness, or God, is not a belief but an actualization of the only true essence—consciousness. Nihilism's oversight of God's nature: Nihilism dismisses conventional religious notions of God as naive but fails to recognize the core aspect of reality where everything is God, embodying beauty, love, divinity, spirit, goodness, truth, and consciousness as absolutes. Paradox of meaninglessness leading to love: The complete collapse of meaning in nihilism paradoxically leads to the discovery of infinite love and absolute goodness. Such a realization exposes previous nihilistic beliefs and philosophies as misguided defense mechanisms against recognizing one's own divine nature. Transition from Lower to Higher Purpose: When an individual relinquishes selfish concerns and loses their egoistic self, they align with the universe's purpose which is self-awakening. This can manifest in various forms such as art, teaching, or politics, giving one's life profound and authentic meaning. Nihilism ignoring the absolute truth: Nihilism overlooks the existence of absolute truth, an issue prevalent when discussing such a possibility with those heavily invested in scientific, atheistic, and rational perspectives. Criticisms of nihilism: Criticisms from below (from traditional values) are fear-based and view nihilism as leading to chaos, while criticisms from above acknowledge nihilism's core truths but point out its limitations and lack of practice in deconstructing the ego and survival instincts. Embodiment of true nihilism: Becoming a true nihilist involves moving beyond philosophy and concepts to embodying the principles in actual practice. This ultimately leads to mysticism, where one deconstructs all constructs including the ego, resulting in spiritual awakening. Spirituality aligned with nihilism: Spirituality is essentially nihilism actualized; questioning and destroying societal constructs such as religion and science leads to authentic spirituality. True spirituality arises from one's own consciousness rather than from social conditioning, leading to authentic values and a meaningful life. Construction of meaning post-nihilism: Authentic living after nihilism involves recognizing life as a playful illusion and consciously constructing meaning and values from a place of love, completely detached from the need to validate personal preferences as absolutes or enforce them on others. Conceptualizing illusion as liberation: Realizing that reality is an illusory play liberates individuals from fear and enables them to participate in life's drama with enjoyment and freedom. Authenticity leading to true spirituality: By questioning and doubting societal beliefs, one becomes more grounded and strong as an individual, leading to true satisfaction and authenticity in life. False pretenses of societal structures: Humans, including scientists, are often full of deceit within various societal institutions. Approaching these institutions with skepticism can reveal their dishonest nature. Nihilism and the hero's journey: Nihilism represents a deep stage in the hero's journey—an essential part of personal growth and self-discovery, leading to spiritual enlightenment. The Hero's Journey analogy for spiritual work: Leo compares the process of spiritual awakening to the hero's journey, which involves facing challenges, seeking wisdom, and confronting personal weaknesses. This journey mirrors the path of god realization and embracing nihilism is an essential part of it. 'Belly of the Whale' as a key stage: The 'belly of the whale' represents the lowest and most challenging point in one's spiritual journey. It is here that true growth occurs, as individuals must confront their ego and inner weaknesses to progress. Nihilism as a spiritual tool: Nihilism is likened to the 'belly of the whale' stage where one must confront the deepest aspects of oneself. Properly navigated, nihilism strengthens the mind and leads to God realization, as opposed to dysfunction leading to self-destruction. Misunderstood conception of God and Nothingness: Leo clarifies that God is akin to an infinite, loving nothingness - a concept that is often misunderstood by those studying nihilism. Actualized nihilism, as opposed to theoretical nihilism, involves actualizing enlightenment and love. Rejection of nihilism as ego-driven resistance: Those who reject nihilism are characterized by their ego protecting its construction. True spiritual awakening requires burning down these constructions to uncover deeper, infinite truths. Practical tips to handle nihilism and relativity: Leo advises those in the "stage green" of personal development to explore different perspectives to discover their authentic paths. This involves discerning between relative and absolute truths, realizing the importance of personal values, and embracing the confusion inherent in the journey. Navigating Political Ideologies: Leo discusses the application of nihilism to political decisions, where absolute truth may be inaccessible but relative truth can guide choices based on personal values and preferences, such as environmental concerns or social equality. Admitting Selfish Motivations: He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's own biases and selfish motivations rather than rationalizing them as objective or normative truths, like pursuing a family because one enjoys companionship rather than societal expectation or divine mandate. Freedom from Ideological Grounding: By admitting to subjective desires, individuals can liberate themselves from the need to justify their choices through ideologies like science or religion, allowing for a more honest and autonomous existence. Dealing with Relativism and Nihilism: Engaging with various perspectives, reading books, and learning from different traditions is suggested as a way to navigate the confusion brought on by nihilism and to discern quality in perspectives. Choice and Action in Nihilism: Leo illustrates how even in the face of relativity and an apparent absence of meaning, individuals must still act, making life about creating personal happiness based on one’s preferences, biases, and decisions. Creating a Good Life Through Play: He likens life to playing with a vast assortment of Lego pieces, suggesting that by experimenting and building different 'structures' individuals can find out what truly makes them happy, eventually leading to the discovery of a personal life purpose. Honesty with Personal Biases: Leo advises honestly embracing one’s biases and cultural conditioning, whether it's a preference for science or another belief system, which can enable a healthier view and release from pre-set ideologies. Exploratory Process Toward Meaning: He underscores the importance of exploring various perspectives, not rushing to settle on any certain ideology but rather embracing confusion to chart a course toward a meaningful and purposeful life. Exploring Nihilism and Embracing Confusion: Nihilism can be confusing as it reveals the constructed nature of perspectives; embracing this confusion and the process of not knowing is essential. It's a natural part of developing personal epistemology and criteria for evaluating perspectives. Criteria for Higher and Lower Perspectives: Lower perspectives are characterized by fear, hatred, judgment, violence, and dogma, often clinging to a monopolistic view of reality. Higher perspectives, on the other hand, are open, interested in multiple viewpoints, loving, fearless, playful, and self-aware. Science as a Constraining Perspective: While religion is commonly understood to be dogmatic, science is also a perspective that can lock individuals into a certain worldview, preventing exploration of theories and ideas deemed unscientific. Discerning Truth with Intellectual Integrity: High-quality perspectives exhibit intellectual rigor and honesty. They can steelman opposing views, understanding them from a position of inclusiveness and integrity, as opposed to straw-manning, which is more common in lower-quality perspectives. Fear vs. Love as a Measure of Truth: The best litmus test for the quality of a perspective is whether it comes from a place of fear or love. True perspectives emanate from love, suggesting that an authentic, loving approach to nihilism leads to a more fulfilling life. Meta-Purpose Beyond Nihilism: Post-nihilistic life should be purposeful and authentic, expressing love for life uniquely, free from the corruptions of social conditioning. This meta-purpose aligns with the realization that life can be lived as a work of art, finding true purpose and love. Actualized.org's Role in Nihilism: Leo Gura’s website, Actualized.org, is intended to guide individuals through nihilism positively and practically. It aims to help people use nihilism constructively to find authentic meaning, God realization, and ultimately exhibit infinite love in practical, everyday life. Hero's Journey and Nihilism: The hero's journey, from a nihilistic viewpoint, culminates in god realization—overcoming nihilism to acquire and distribute infinite love. This journey is a metaphor for personal growth, awakening, and sharing love in alignment with absolute truth and nihilism. Engorgio

An Advanced Explanation Of God-Realization https://youtu.be/PgmJj0Gn1WM "This immensity is indescribable, and because of this the soul is dying of love." - St. John of the Cross Distinguishing Awakening, God Realization, and Non-duality: Leo Gura identifies different levels of consciousness, separating classical forms of spiritual awakening from his concept of "God realization." He emphasizes that consciousness can evolve infinitely and that total awakenings can become more total, challenging listeners' logical expectations and traditional spiritual notions. The Spectrum of Consciousness: Leo introduces a y-axis model of consciousness with both upward and downward directions. Downward movement represents the cessation of mental activity, reaching states like the Buddhist 'no self' concept or a void of sensory experience. In contrast, upward movement represents an increase towards an 'infinite mind' or 'God mind.' Upward vs. Downward Movement: Consciousness can move downward, quieting the mind to achieve a state like nothingness or void. However, upward movement is about developing a 'super mind,' leading to an 'infinite mind' without the limitations of ordinary human existence. He insists this ascent differs from egoic processes, introducing a broader and more profound mode of consciousness. Understanding as an Inherent Capacity: Leo argues that consciousness inherently possesses the ability to understand reality, beyond mere knowledge or ego projections, creating a web of connections that can theoretically lead to understanding everything in its entirety. Consciousness has no limits: Emphasizing that consciousness has no limits, Leo reaffirms that every awakening can be superseded by a yet deeper one, highlighting the inherent paradox in such a process. Challenging Traditional Spiritual Teachings: Leo's advanced level of consciousness challenges common spiritual teachings, with a heavy focus on distinct progressions and explaining the nature of an ever-expanding consciousness. Importance of Openness: He stresses the importance of keeping an open mind to grasp the advanced concepts he speaks of, acknowledging the communication challenges they represent due to their complexity and deviation from widely accepted spiritual teachings. Concept of Consciousness and Interconnected Understanding: Leo Gura describes consciousness as being able to exist in various states, from expansive to cessation-like stillness. He emphasizes that consciousness can grasp itself in a synthetic, holistic, and interconnected way. Understanding as Interconnectivity: Leo uses the analogy of interconnected dots to illustrate understanding—each dot (or concept) is connected to every other, creating a complex web that describes the growth of understanding as more connections are made. Monopoly Board Analogy for Understanding Levels: A child who has never seen a game before may see a Monopoly board and its pieces without understanding their purpose or function. Similarly, a meditator with a quiet mind may see reality without grasping its interconnectedness. Adult Perspective on the Monopoly Board: An adult, applying experience, can understand the purpose and function of the Monopoly game pieces. This represents a level of understanding that sees the interconnectedness of parts to a whole, but is still limited compared to understanding the full context, including the game's creation, production, and interconnected human elements. Infinite Understanding: Leo asks us to imagine infinitely expanding our consciousness to understand every detail of a Monopoly board or reality itself. This hypothetical infinite understanding of reality is what he refers to as "God realization." Integrating Feedback in Consciousness Expansion: Leo discusses his personal process of expanding consciousness through creating and releasing content, engaging in research, processing feedback, and reflecting on perspectives from his audience. Detox Protocols Enhancing Consciousness: Leo mentions using detox protocols to remove brain toxins, which he claims improves mood and concentration, resulting in purified, clearer psychedelic experiences and a higher baseline of consciousness. Deepening Understanding Through Content Creation: He finds this process of sharing, reflecting and receiving feedback on his awakenings not contradictory but enriching, integrating isolated insights into a deeper understanding of reality. Significance of Clear Mind in Psychedelic Experiences: By clarifying the mind through detoxification, one's psychedelic experiences can also become clearer, with less turbulence in the flow of consciousness, leading to more profound insights. Clarity and Understanding through Detox and Psychedelics: Leo Gura shares that by detoxifying his brain and clearing his mind, his psychedelic experiences have significantly improved in terms of clarity and interconnectedness. This holistic approach has taken his god realizations to deeper levels, further enhancing his consciousness. Shift to God Realization: Leo describes a distinct threshold in consciousness where one transcends human consciousness and enters god realization. This involves deep interconnectedness with the entirety of one's mind and reality, going beyond concepts of birth, parents, time, and physical existence. God Realization vs. Human Consciousness: He contrasts the experience of god realization with day-to-day human consciousness. Whereas usual consciousness involves believing in the reality of one's personal history, physical existence, and separateness, god realization reveals these as projections of the mind without intrinsic reality. Transcending Time and Space: During his psychedelic experiences, Leo realizes that not only past and future but also the very construct of time itself can be imagined and manipulated in infinite ways. He visualizes time as multi-dimensional, with limitless possible timelines all available to the imagination. Imaginary Nature of Reality: Leo emphasizes that all perceived realities, including scientific concepts like atoms and molecules, are imaginary constructs. He extends this to the realization that people and personal relations are also selections from a possibility space of consciousness. Multiplicity of Memories and Narratives: In the state of god realization, one can access the totality of imagined memories, not just personal ones but all conceivable memories across existence. Every memory people hold, including those of friends and family, is seen as a narrative crafted within consciousness. Illusion of Physical Life: Leo reveals that every aspect of what is considered physical life, including science, memories, and the concept of earth, is a fictional narrative. This understanding allows for a transcendence beyond mundane physical constraints and realizations of life as an illusion crafted by God—or one's self as an aspect of God. Total Ownership as Creator: In the god realization state, individuals take complete ownership of their existence, shedding any notion of otherness present in other mystical or spiritual experiences. This leads to an awareness of one's self as the sole creator of reality, surpassing even the constructs of spirituality and science. Mystical Entities as Imaginary Constructs: Leo describes how entities like DMT beings or deities such as Ganesha, Vishnu, and Shiva, as well as figures like Jesus and Buddha, are all imaginary. He suggests that we pull these images from an infinite pool of possible mystical characters, emphasizing their fictional nature. Omniscience and Constructing Relationships: Leo explains that in a state of omniscience, one becomes aware of actively constructing every relationship, including those with one's mother, guru, friends, and even Leo himself. He stresses that this knowledge is a significant departure from deeply ingrained human attachments. Transcending Reality Anchors: In a state of god consciousness, Leo states that all anchors to reality such as memories, ideas of science and religion, gender, and even one's name are realized as imaginary. He illustrates the profound implications when one transcends these attachments, resulting in the dissolution of the sense of physical reality and the concepts of past and future. Achieving Total Omnipotence: Leo argues that total omniscience comes with the power of omnipotence, where one can instantly manifest any reality, including material wealth. He clarifies that at this consciousness level, physical realities like bank accounts or the ego itself cease to exist, redefining the idea of physical manifestations for someone infinitely conscious. Inherent Value and Meaning in Limits: He explores the trade-off where limitless creation leads to loss of meaning and value, drawing an analogy with the limited capabilities within a video game that make the gameplay interesting and valuable, implying that self-imposed limitations give meaning to the human experience. Conscious Creation of Challenges: Leo suggests that humans consciously create their challenging reality, such as a world where overindulgence leads to consequences, to make life engaging. He juxtaposes this against the concept of a 'God Mode' where one can design any aspect of reality freely but without the constraints that make existence intriguing and valuable. Paradox of Abundance in Pleasure: Leo Gura elucidates that the scarcity of experiences like sex influences their value. Having unlimited access diminishes appreciation, similar to how humans take the ever-available oxygen for granted. Concept of Challenge in Gaming and Life: He compares life to playing hard games, where cheat codes and 'journalist' modes undermine the value of experience. The ideal game - and by extension life - strikes a balance between difficulty and ability, providing meaning and excitement. Transcendent Heavenly Experience: Gura describes 'God Mode' as a heavenly state beyond material desires, achieving an infinite, formless metaphysical love. He contrasts this with limited, materialistic conceptions of pleasure. Realization of the Pointlessness of Infinite Pleasure: Gura reflects on the realization, within the 'God Mode' state, that even heavenly pleasures can become boring, leading to the choice of a limited existence for entertainment and self-exploration. Reality as Cosmic Drama: He suggests that if one had infinite power, creating a reality with the perfect balance of capabilities and limitations would keep life interesting, mirroring the notion that life is a dramatic play God engages in with itself. Role of Pain and Limits: Gura argues that pain is essential for learning and that removing it would invalidate concepts of good and bad. He challenges the idea that an ideal reality would be free of suffering, pointing out that limitations enhance the drama of existence. Personal Trauma and the Illusion of Reality: He acknowledges that individuals who have experienced trauma may find it difficult to see it as part of a larger illusory play and suggests that attachment to suffering can prevent awakening from this illusion. Crafting of Reality and Entertainment Value: Leo discusses how the limits we experience are self-imposed by an all-powerful consciousness to add a dramatic and entertaining dimension to existence, creating a form of cosmic drama. Understanding Pain as an Illusory Part of Life's Cosmic Play: Leo elucidates that pain is a necessary aspect of life's dramatic illusion, and that removing challenges could lead to an unfulfilled and mundane existence. Trauma and Denial: Leo Gura points out the challenge individuals face in admitting that their trauma and negative emotions are self-created illusions. Acceptance is difficult due to emotional attachments and the embarrassment one might feel upon realizing the self-deception. God's Design Challenge: Leo discusses the paradox of omnipotence, where the infinite consciousness of God faces the challenge of experiencing finiteness. Reality is constructed with intricate detail to thoroughly deceive oneself into forgetting one's divine nature. Transient Nature of God Mode: Leo explains that the state of 'God Mode' is not permanent and that individuals eventually return to their ordinary human consciousness. He warns that dismissing the experience as a hallucination is part of the self-deception that maintains the limitation. Life as Sleep and Awakening: Life consists of mechanisms designed to lull consciousness into illusion and also clues to facilitate awakening. Events and people can serve dual roles, pushing one further into the illusion or acting as catalysts for awakening, depending on one’s response. Death and Transformation: Leo suggests that how one responds to events, like the loss of a loved one, can lead either to deeper entrenchment in the ego or to the path of awakening by fostering love, forgiveness, and deeper existential contemplation. Illusion and Reality: Gura articulates that experiences of life, perceived as material and real, are actually part of a convincing illusion, with no alternative reality for comparison. He questions if breaking the illusion is truly desirable, since one might end up missing it. Desiring Limitations: Leo reflects on how achieving all consciousness could be boring, leading to the desire for a less infinite existence with more drama, action, and material form for entertainment. Existence as Imagination: Leo explains that life is a form of eternal imagination, where every concept like birth, death, relationships, and even scientific knowledge is imagined around the present moment to create a sense of reality. Reality Construction: Gura emphasizes that individuals imagine their entire lives including history, relationships, and education. He points out that even the perception of him as a separate entity is part of this imaginative construction. Denial of Godhood: Leo speaks about the pervasive denial of one's own godliness, which is a necessary part of constructing one's reality. He implies that recognizing one's unity with everything is a realization often resisted because of its profound implications. Impact of Realization: The consequences of realizing one's true nature as God includes facing nihilism, loss, surrendering attachments, and understanding that everything, including science and spiritual gurus, are illusions of one's own making. Nature of Constructing Reality: Leo Gura highlights that every concept or object that one thinks exists, including Leo's own presence, is actively constructed by the individual's consciousness. Whether Leo is real or just an imagining, depends entirely on the person's perception. God Mode as default existential state: For Leo, the state of infinite power and eternal existence, the 'God Mode,' leads to a different outlook on activities like creating educational videos or pursuing material pleasures—he does it out of existential boredom rather than necessity or delusion. Purpose of Life's Endeavors: Leo suggests that all pursuits, including sex and wealth, are ultimately forms of self-entertainment within the illusion of life. He reflects on his own motivations for chasing certain goals and confesses that they are all just part of the cosmic play. Illusion of Helping Others: Leo criticizes the concept of spiritual teachers believing they are aiding others' awakening. He claims they are not fully god-realized and are cosplaying within the illusion, not recognizing that there's nobody else to save—only themselves to awaken. Self-deception in Spiritual Practices: Detailed information about the depth and omnipresence of self-deception in spiritual paths, including the affinity for gurus and practices like meditation, is provided. Leo emphasizes how these can actually draw individuals deeper into the illusion instead of leading to true god realization. God Realization Beyond Non-Duality: Leo seeks to differentiate his concept of god realization from other non-dual teachings, suggesting that true god realization requires understanding reality construction and transcending subtle elements of otherness and duality. Directional Approach to Spirituality: The upward journey in spirituality is explained as one requiring caution, as it can lead to distractions or tangential pursuits that may seem profound but don't equate to god realization. Radical Shift in Teaching Focus: Leo announces his intent to redirect his teachings towards those eager for god realization, veering away from traditional Buddhist or neo-advaita teachings. He recognizes his controversial stance but encourages his followers to remain open-minded and to verify his claims through their own experiences. Misconceptions about Spiritual Paths: Leo highlights that traditional paths like standard Buddhism and neo-advaita may not lead to the highest levels of realization and that not all paths lead to the same destination. He suggests that consciousness and mysticism might be more complex than what traditional texts and practices teach. The Important Question - 'What is God?': Leo urges his viewers to deeply contemplate and strive to understand 'What is God?', suggesting that true god realization is more than just the concept of emptiness, and emphasizes the importance of seeking a complete understanding. Criticism of His Teaching Methods: In responding to criticism from spiritually advanced individuals, Leo argues that his intention is to make the path to god realization efficient for the majority of people, comparing it to choosing to fly rather than walk from Los Angeles to New York. Efficiency of Psychedelics over Meditation: Leo asserts that based on his experience, psychedelics are the most effective method for reaching god realization. He acknowledges they may not work for everyone and encourages people to authentically find their path. Discovery of a New Powerful Chemical: Leo hints at discovering a new, potent chemical, possibly more powerful than 5-MeO-DMT for god realization. He acknowledges the risks and lack of research on new substances, highlighting the personal responsibility in using them. Cutting Edge Methods with Inherent Risks: He discusses the nature of cutting-edge exploration and cautions that new methods may be confusing, baffling, and risky. Leo stresses intelligence and care when applying these teachings and understanding the inherent risks involved with psychedelic use. Adjuring Personal Responsibility with Psychedelics: Leo emphasizes that individuals take full responsibility for using psychedelics and understand the potential mental and physical health implications, advising them to follow safety protocols. Guiding Viewers to Ultimate Realization: Leo's ultimate intention is to guide viewers to the realization that they are God and that God is love, fostering a profound understanding of self-love, unity, and interconnectedness. Accio

I don't want to say but that's not enlightenment. Enlightenment is genuinely not knowing. Just being as before birth,.after death and now. All becomes fo 1. Peter Ralston says the same thing. I, including infinite nothingness I, must drop till nothing and only nothing , becomes being.

Guided Exercise For Realizing You Are God https://youtu.be/gdWxdhEB19s "He who knows himself knows God." - St. Anthony Guided Exercise for Realizing You Are God: Leo emphasizes the practical, experiential nature of this episode and requires participants' full attention. The exercise intends to guide listeners through the deconstruction of their mind and reality to achieve an understanding of themselves as God. Difference Between Conceptual and Actual Spirituality: The exercise aims to move beyond conceptual and theoretical understanding of spirituality towards actual spiritual practice. It contrasts most people's beliefs and ideas of spirituality with the real work of spiritual practices. Objective of Realizing Yourself as God: Leo sets the objective of the exercise to help listeners realize they are God. He cautions that it may not be fully comprehensible at the current level of consciousness and may require years of practice for complete realization. Grounding in Present Experience: Participants are instructed to ground themselves in the immediacy of their experience, such as looking at their hands, as an entry point into consciousness. This exercise shifts the focus from abstract ideas of God to the direct experience of the present moment. Stripping Conceptual Baggage: Leo endeavors to strip away the conceptual stories and explanations constructed to make sense of the present experience, such as the idea of Earth, to make room for recognizing the profoundness of experience as God. Mystery of Existence Beyond Stories: The approach involves removing scientific and historical explanations, like the Big Bang and evolution, from one's experience. The absence of these narratives is intended to leave an unadulterated, mysterious experience that prompts further investigation into what remains. Deconstruction of Scientific Concepts: Leo advises discarding scientific concepts like molecules, atoms, and quantum mechanics when observing one's hand. He advocates perceiving the hand through its direct presentations—colors and shapes—and recognizing scientific terms as mere projections and not direct experience. Discarding Biological Concepts: Leo instructs viewers to remove any biological narratives when looking at their hand. By eliminating concepts of being a human, part of an organism, or a biological entity, the hand becomes increasingly mysterious, revealing the mind's habit of assigning explanations to direct experiences. Deconstructing Scientific Explanations: Leo challenges viewers to discard scientific explanations such as the brain's neuronal activity being the source of experience. He emphasizes that in direct experience, there are no brains, neurons, or connections to a human body—only colors, shapes, and the present moment. Questioning Existence and Birth: Leo asks viewers to dismiss the narrative of their birth and lineage. By shedding the story of human history, including evolution and ancestry, viewers confront a profound mystery regarding where their experience comes from, leaving them in awe of existence without a tangible origin. Time as a Mental Construct: Leo rejects traditional concepts of time, suggesting viewers observe motion without ascribing a flow or direction to it. By treating time as a projection rather than a reality, viewers can begin to see the hand, and all experiences, as timeless and directionless. Consciousness as the Sole Reality: Leo shifts the focus to the nature of consciousness itself, advocating for the recognition of consciousness as the only reality. He instructs viewers to become aware that consciousness can shift focus but remains constant in its essence, populating their entire field of awareness. Expansive Consciousness Beyond Body: Leo encourages viewers to perceive their consciousness as a bubble encompassing the entire room, rather than being confined to the human body. He suggests that viewers are the entirety of this bubble of consciousness, which includes all objects within their awareness. Eliminating Old Stories and Constructs: In conclusion, Leo urges viewers to continually discard any returning old narratives about existence, such as the Brain or Earth-centric models. By doing so, one can remain purely in the direct and mysterious experience of the present moment. Spirituality versus Science: Leo Gura flips the commonly held beliefs by asserting that true spirituality, unlike science, is grounded in the most tangible, practical reality when practiced correctly. He labels science as imaginative and abstract compared to the immediacy of conscious experience in spirituality. Meditative Experience of Consciousness: Leo guides viewers to sit peacefully, stripping away all scientific, historical, and personal narratives, focusing solely on the raw, direct experience of consciousness within their environment. God as Infinitely Conscious Being: He advances the idea that God is infinitely conscious, existing mysteriously and eternally, not confined to space, time, or material constructs and that individual consciousness reflects this divine singularity. Illusion of Other Beings and Places: Leo challenges the existence of other beings and distant places, claiming that in our direct experience, we only encounter our own being and that everything else is a projection within our individual consciousness. Existence Beyond Human Stories: Leo instructs viewers to abandon the idea that they are human or any other label, and to see themselves as eternal consciousness that is imagining all aspects of life and the universe. Transcendence of Time and Space: Leo Gura encourages listeners to dismiss concepts of time and history, to view the present moment as eternal—existing outside of time and space, as an ever-present phenomenon. Viewing the Material World as Consciousness: He posits that the entire material world is manifested by the infinite void of consciousness which we are, including the human body and all perceptions, urging a profound re-conception of reality as sentient and imagined by us. True Nature of the Universe: Leo argues that the universe is not made up of physical components but is the totality of our consciousness. He invites viewers to embrace the divine intelligence and infinite nature inherent in all aspects of conscious existence. The Void of Infinite Consciousness: He directs viewers to turn their focus inward, toward the void inside the skull where pure consciousness resides—an infinite space that is the source of all creation and imagination. Absolute Truth as Direct Experience: Gura defines absolute truth as direct perception itself, not as an overlay or deeper hidden reality. He insists that whatever is within one's consciousness constitutes the entire existence, negating the concept that perceptions could be misleading or illusory. Illusion of Reality: Leo Gura declares that the perceived reality is an illusion created by consciousness. God is seen as the universe imagining itself into existence, made from nothingness. Perception of Nothingness: He urges viewers to perceive everything, including their hands and the room around them, as nothing. This involves stripping down all fantasies and projections, recognizing that something and nothing are identical. Rejection of Mind's Fantasies: Gura acknowledges the mind's resistance to perceiving reality as nothing. He recognizes the common discomfort with ideas like being alone, the non-existence of others, and being God without a history. Completeness as God: The viewers are encouraged to embrace the concept of being God—complete and absolute—without the need for science, religion, history, psychology, or personal stories. Existence and Love: Gura connects God with love, stating that existence itself and accepting oneself as God is an act of love. He emphasizes that love is an acceptance of all existence and oneself being one with everything. Infinite Consciousness and Love: He describes God's consciousness as infinite and pure love, a unity that accepts and loves itself completely, minus any form of resistance or self-need. The Hands of God: Viewers are reminded that their own hands, devoid of stories and concepts, are eternal and made out of love, as all consciousness is essentially made from love—interpreted as infinite unity and self-acceptance. Permanence in Existence: Leo advises viewers to sit peacefully, meditating on the realization that they are an eternal form of existence and consciousness. The appreciation of existing as absolute truth, love, and infinity is the core of true spirituality. Non-attachment to States of Consciousness: He explains that while all states of consciousness are divine, certain states allow for a deeper understanding of God. However, all are equally significant in the grand scheme of infinity. Persistence in Spiritual Understanding: Gura assures viewers that immediate realization of God-consciousness might not happen and recommends using psychedelics responsibly to deepen understanding and enhance mystical experience. The Importance of Practice: He emphasizes the role of continual practice in transcending fantasies and achieving God consciousness. Map vs. Territory: Gura concludes by urging to differentiate between the map (conceptual models) and the territory (direct experience), suggesting daily practice focused on the latter for genuine spiritual growth and realization. Engorgio

Guided Exercises For Understanding Infinite Consciousness https://youtu.be/78G-wkpH5ow Guiding viewers through experiential understanding of consciousness: Leo Gura leads viewers in a hands-on exercise aimed at experiencing consciousness directly, rather than discussing it theoretically. He urges viewers to notice their conscious state and to self-reflect on their awareness. The trap of intellectualizing consciousness: Leo warns against seeking answers about consciousness externally—through science or religion—or through speculation and imagination. He stresses that such attempts distract from the direct experience of consciousness. Self-awareness as the foundation of existence: Leo makes a distinction that goes beyond being conscious—asserting that we are consciousness itself and that everything that exists is contained within consciousness. He challenges viewers to examine their experiences for anything that exists outside of consciousness. Consciousness is all-encompassing: He argues against the idea of separate layers of reality, like appearances and a supposed deeper layer. Leo posits that all experiences, even the material and physical, are held within consciousness. By doing so, he attempts to shift the paradigm of understanding reality. Materiality as an illusion of consciousness: Leo uses a refrigerator as an example to illustrate how consciousness convinces itself of material reality. He suggests that what we perceive as tangible and material is an illusion created by consciousness. Universe as a giant mind: He alludes to the universe as a grand mind, capable of imagining everything from physical objects to emotions, and explains that each form is held within the universal consciousness. Leo invites viewers to explore consciousness as a mental space holding all possible forms and experiences. Perception of Universal Consciousness: Leo explains that everything, like a nuclear explosion, is imagined into existence by the universal field of consciousness—manifesting as tangible, lethal reality, not as an illusion or fantasy. Mentality Layers in the Universe: He dismisses the notion that perceiving the universe as purely mental is overly fantastical or violates Occam's Razor; instead, he suggests that a mental universe is a simpler, more elegant model than the scientific materialistic one. Infinite Mind Model vs. Materialistic Model: Leo contrasts his model of the universe as an infinite mind with the materialistic model that requires multiple layers of reality, asserting that his model solves the infinite regress problem and avoids unsolvable issues like the mind-body problem. Elegance and Simplicity of a Mental Universe: He elaborates on the elegance of conceiving the universe as consciousness, which simplifies complexities and makes more sense of experiences, such as birds chirping or a car driving by, by recognizing them as consciousness itself. Limitations of Physical Assumptions: He challenges the assumption that a physical universe of matter is more plausible than a mental one, proposing that creating even a single atom from nothing is as magical as the existence of an infinite, purely mental universe. Ownership and Attribution of Intelligence: Leo criticizes the arrogance of claiming ownership over aspects of the universe such as consciousness, intelligence, and rationality. He suggests that all human abilities are derived from and limited expressions of the universal intelligence. Expanding the Possibility Space: He encourages viewers to grant the universe the full credit for all capabilities, beyond the conventional human experiences, and to shift from an egocentric view to acknowledging the universe as the source of all experiences and intelligences. Appreciation of Music as an Act of the Universe: When understanding that one is the universe, the appreciation of music becomes an experience of the universe observing and enjoying its own creation. Universe as the Origin of Creativity and Expression: The universe is capable of writing poetry, conducting science, and even experiencing the spectrum of human behaviors, including the ability to commit acts seen as morally reprehensible, like being a Nazi. Paradigm Shift from Materialism to Consciousness: Leo argues that by recognizing the universe as a mind rather than as a machine, the concept of love takes on profound significance, no longer relegated to an insignificant emotion but seen as a fundamental aspect of universal consciousness. Existential Importance of Love: By aligning with the consciousness paradigm, love is understood as not just a human emotion but as an intrinsic quality of the mind and the universe, suggesting that many emotional problems arise from a disconnection from this essential nature of love. The Limitations Imposed on the Universe: Leo posits that the universe's limitations are self-imposed and not externally enforced, which implies that the universe can, in theory, understand all aspects of English or any other language or concept to an infinite degree. Comprehension of Language as a Universal Ability: Leo encourages viewers to visualize the entire possibility space of the English language and then extends this to every possible language, stressing that the universe's knowledge is not limited by human constraints. Existence of Universal Mind with Perfect Knowledge: The universality of language comprehension by consciousness illustrates the idea that the universe's mind can know all languages perfectly, indicating that the imperfections humans experience in language are part of the broader capability of the universe. Illusion of Language Limitation: Leo Gura explores the concept that human perceived limitations in language, like struggling with English or not knowing Icelandic, are a form of pretense by an infinite mind that understands all languages perfectly. Unlocking Infinite Understanding: He likens our inability to effortlessly access this universal knowledge to forgetting the password to a bank account with infinite money, suggesting that remembering or finding the password (or key to understanding) could be a lifelong endeavor with no guarantee of success. Infinite Domains of Possibility: Leo introduces the concept of infinite domains e.g., all movies made and that could potentially be made. He encourages viewers to imagine every variation within a domain as an "infinite domain," using the example of all possible versions of the original Star Wars movie. Nested Domains: He describes how individual specific instances, like the Star Wars movie 'A New Hope', represent a small part of the expansive universe of possibilities within a domain, leading to the broader concept of nested domains. Merging Infinite Domains: Leo prompts viewers to consider combining various infinite domains—movies, music, video games, inventions, software, and vehicles—into one transcendent singularity to appreciate the boundless creativity of consciousness. Consciousness' Infinite Detail: He speaks about how infinite possibilities extend to even the minutest details, such as variations within a specific category (e.g., gas-powered helicopters), and this subdivision can continue endlessly. Exploration of Infinite Realms: Leo encourages viewers to comprehend the infinite by imagining every possible instance of any concept - from chess games and sports to potential emotions, physical laws, and selves - all merged into one giant singularity of potential. Self and Self-Identity: He guides viewers to consider every possible self the universe could inhabit, from the personal known self to any conceivable other self, underscoring that these constitute different "selves" within the same infinite consciousness. Comprehending Absolute Infinity: Leo concludes by inviting viewers to imagine everything that exists, all possibility spaces including the impossible, as a representation of consciousness, the universe, reality, God, and love, encapsulated as absolute infinity with countless infinite subdomains. Comprehension of Infinite Selves: Leo Gura invites the viewer to acknowledge and feel their own self as a fluid and dynamic conglomeration of memories, personal stories, beliefs, and emotions, which are created and held consistently by consciousness. Fluidity and Consistency of Self: He elucidates on the fluid nature of personal identity and self, how it is subject to change and yet maintains a consistent structure throughout life, maturing and actualizing in a state of constant transformation. Concept of Self as Bubbles within Consciousness: Leo uses the metaphor of bubbles to represent different selves, urging viewers to imagine transitioning between distinct self-identities—such as those of a family member or Donald Trump—recognizing that each leap between selves involves a complete disconnection from the prior identity. Loss of Identity and Attachment to Self: Addressing the fear that comes with the idea of changing selves, Leo equates it to the fear of death or annihilation, confronting the viewer with the unnerving prospect of losing one's current self-identity entirely when taking on another. Distinction between Lowercase and Uppercase Self: Leo differentiates between the lowercase self (specific persona) and the uppercase Self (the collective potential of all possible selves), which he equates with the concept of God, embodying every possible identity. Realization of Reality's Infinite Nature: He discusses the concept of infinity, stating that reality is boundless and includes all possibilities, impossibilities, and even nothingness, thus helping the viewer comprehend the totality of existence. Reality as States of Consciousness: Leo stresses that all of reality, including enlightenment and awakening, comprises an infinite variety of states of consciousness, countering the notion that there is a singular enlightened state. Implications of Different States: He details the practical significance of different states of consciousness for personal growth and awakening, suggesting that some states are more conducive for spiritual work, while others may hinder it. Significance of Baseline Consciousness State: Leo discusses the idea that while ultimately one becomes infinite consciousness, the current state greatly impacts practical life, including abilities to focus and meditate. Poor diet and toxic environments can lower one's state of consciousness, hindering spiritual work and awakening. Impact of Modern Society on Consciousness: He contends that factors like social media, poor nutrition, and toxic information can rigidify people’s states, making practices like meditation increasingly challenging in contemporary society. Necessity of State Management for Awakening: Gura stresses the importance of maintaining a good baseline state for achieving spiritual awakening. He criticizes spiritual teachers who downplay the relevance of one's state of consciousness, asserting its critical role in one's ability to awaken. Exploring Varied States of Consciousness: He highlights the learning potential in exploring a diversity of states, both pleasurable and horrible. While warning against becoming fixated on pursuing pleasurable states, Gura notes the insights to be gained from all experiences. Peak Experiences and Baseline State Improvement: He suggests that peak experiences, like those induced by psychedelics, provide valuable glimpses into higher consciousness states and can contribute to raising one's baseline state over time when complemented with practices like yoga and meditation. Physical Reality Held in Consciousness: Leo advises viewers to practice noticing how all perceived physical objects are actually held within consciousness, an exercise aimed at distinguishing consciousness from physicality. Responsible Psychedelic Use as a Consciousness Tool: Gura recommends responsible psychedelic use as a powerful means to experience and comprehend the infinite potential of consciousness. However, he cautions against becoming attached to the states they produce. Avis

nothingness is the final frontier. When nothingness opens, you realize that the infinite void is alive, all of it, in its infinity. It can't be any other way because it's unlimited, then you realize what you are. This is the opening we seek, there is no more enlightenment than that. Everything else are just minor realizations

My experience is that nothingness seems unlimited but it is really limited, since it is just nothing, where is something? It is beyond nothing, it is something impossible to think that happens and when it does you realize that reality has opened up. That's when total joy happens, when you realize what you are, limitless, everything.

That infinite love hit after infinite nothingness. Nothingness is always unlimited. But above this how can we know these sentences as "sentences"?how do we know even anything?

but above you said that it was infinite love. Did unlimited nothingness open? that is enlightenment

I just become nothing, nothing and after that infinite nothingness. There wasnt any "me". I was empty.

Good for you brother,, good for you 😀 😀 😀 love it more, we must honor the nothingness with love 💖

They are having a Numinous Experience Rudolf Otto's Concept of the "Numinous" Otto was one of the most influential thinkers about religion in the first half of the twentieth century. He is best known for his analysis of the experience that, in his view, underlies all religion. He calls this experience "numinous," and says it has three components. These are often designated with a Latin phrase: mysterium tremendum et fascinans. As mysterium, the numinous is "wholly other"-- entirely different from anything we experience in ordinary life. It evokes a reaction of silence. But the numinous is also a mysterium tremendum. It provokes terror because it presents itself as overwhelming power. Finally, the numinous presents itself as fascinans, as merciful and gracious. Outline of Otto's concept of the numinous (based on The Idea of the Holy. Trans. John W. Harvey. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1923; 2nd ed., 1950 [Das Heilige, 1917]): "Mysterium tremendum et fascinans" (fearful and fascinating mystery): "Mysterium": Wholly Other, experienced with blank wonder, stupor "tremendum": awefulness, terror, demonic dread, awe, absolute unapproachability, "wrath" of God overpoweringness, majesty, might, sense of one's own nothingness in contrast to its power creature-feeling, sense of objective presence, dependence energy, urgency, will, vitality "fascinans": potent charm, attractiveness in spite of fear, terror, etc.

Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing https://youtu.be/DhMroy-fP00 "A True History of the Universe: Once upon a time, there was nothing. The end." "Everything is nothing, with a twist." - Kurt Vonnegut Ultimate question of existence: Leo asserts that the question "Why is there something rather than nothing?" is the ultimate query capable of unlocking the secrets of existence yet no consensus has been reached by philosophers, scientists, or theologians after thousands of years, and many claim it's unknowable. Possibility of answering existence: Contrary to common belief, Leo claims it is possible to answer the question of why something exists rather than nothing. He states that the answer can be attained not through belief or theory but as a direct consciousness experience. Significance of the question: Leo emphasizes the necessity to appreciate the gravity and enormity of pondering why anything exists at all, advocating for inward, focused contemplation on the existence of the self and the surrounding universe. Resistance to conventional narratives: He suggests resisting quick, pre-existing explanations from culture, religion, or science, encouraging a starting point based on direct experience instead of inherited explanations. Conceiving a universe of absolute nothingness: Leo guides the listener to imagine a reality of complete nothingness—no entities, no form—and points out that this seems simpler and would eliminate the need to explain complex phenomena. Nothingness and reality's energy efficiency: Leo posits a paradox where absolute nothingness seems energy efficient but argues that nothing would prevent nothingness from spontaneously becoming something. Therefore, reality as 'something' may actually be lower in energy. Relativistic distinction between something and nothing: He proposes that the distinction between something and nothing might not be objective but could be a projection of the mind, challenging the reliability of this fundamental cognitive ability. Nothing and something as indistinguishable: Leo suggests that since nothingness can spontaneously become something, and this happens beyond the constraints of time and space, the distinction between nothing and something is essentially nonexistent. Indistinct line between something and nothing: Leo argues that the universe is nothing, always has been, and always will be, because the distinctions between 'something' and 'nothing' are artificial constructs of the human mind. This projection skews our perception of reality, suggesting a fundamental error in our worldview that stems from childhood. Reframing our perception of conventional somethings: Leo invites listeners to reconsider their childhood-led discrimination between somethings and nothings, suggesting that what were labeled as somethings (like a ball or a dog) by our parents might actually be nothing. He encourages undoing these ingrained distinctions to appreciate the nothingness in everything around us. Mistaken identifiers of nothingness: He points out that philosophers, theologians, and scientists have erred in conceptualizing nothing as a black hole or void, which are actually 'somethings'. Real nothing, which cannot be conceived because it then becomes something, is what we currently perceive and experience. Everything as actual nothing: Leo emphasizes that what we consider something—objects, experiences, pains, rejections—has always been nothing. Our mind mistakes the actual nothing for something because of learned biases. Recognizing this requires a radical paradigm shift, not just philosophical contemplation. Consciousness and limitation contributing to reality's form and formlessness: For reality's consciousness to be truly unlimited, it must encompass both formlessness and form. Leo sees the universe as a singularity where formlessness and form are superimposed, making reality self-contained and boundless. Existence as the most energy-efficient state: Explaining that reality is perfectly symmetrical, self-canceling, and singular, Leo argues that existence is the only state that reality could be in. This unified state that reality exists in is described as the most energy-efficient and is fundamental to anything existing at all. Experiencing the nothingness of the present: Leo challenges listeners to look at the present moment as completely empty, redefining fullness to include emptiness. He urges us to recognize the formlessness within form and that the perceived fullness of our reality is, in fact, nothing. Understanding duality and human bias towards form: Leo points out that people pay attention to form for survival and material benefits, but often neglect the formlessness, which is equally a part of reality. Recognizing the formlessness within form is vital to understanding the nature of existence. Redefining the basis of reality: According to Leo, all of reality, including the present moment, is nothing, nowhere, no-how. Rationality and logic stumble in explaining this because they operate on biased premises and distinctions within consciousness. Developing understanding through direct consciousness: Leo encourages individuals to work towards realizing the nature of reality through personal experience and consciousness, rather than merely accepting his words. He sees this realization as accessible through effort and direct understanding. Equating Nothing to Key Concepts: Nothingness is equated with consciousness, truth, love, God, and the self, suggesting that all these are fundamentally the same. Progressive awakenings to realize fundamental unity: Leo posits that understanding this unity requires multiple awakenings and realizations, as one might initially awaken to the present moment as nothing, but still need further awakenings to recognize consciousness, love, God, and self as nothing too. Holographic nature of perceived reality: When one realizes the nature of reality as nothing, the physical world starts to appear like a hologram or virtual reality, with a hollow and empty essence, a concept akin to the Buddhist idea of emptiness. Totality of mind and the illusion of reality: Leo emphasizes that everything we experience is happening within our own infinite mind, making it impossible to distinguish between illusion and reality without a substantial, instantaneous awakening. Materialistic pursuits vs. Metaphysical understanding: The pursuit of material pleasures, including scientific endeavors, is contrasted with the satisfaction gained from asking and exploring deep metaphysical questions, which Leo finds essential for true happiness and peace. Life and love as nothing: Recognizing life as nothing is described as a relief and an opportunity for love—as a fundamental fabric of reality—to freely flow, this understanding is not depressive but a joyful spiritual epiphany. Joy and bliss in realizing nothingness: Leo champions the spiritual path of realizing nothingness, leading to a detached, carefree life immersed in the divine pleasures of the spiritual realm, which is purely nothing. He urges viewers to pursue this realization beyond mere ideology or philosophy. Bombarda

Why Reality CANNOT Be A Simulation - A Clear Answer https://youtu.be/1tEtI9m-Vok "Your theory is crazy, but it's not crazy enough to be true" - Niels Bohr Gura's critique of simulation theory: He criticizes the idea of simulation theory as misguided, labeling it materialistic thinking that fails to recognize the true substance of reality, consciousness. Consciousness and the present moment: Gura emphasizes that the substance of reality is consciousness, which is the direct experiences we are currently having, and that the present moment doesn't depend on constructs like atoms, molecules, or the history of the universe. Refutation of a virtual future: He argues against the notion that we will eventually live in indistinguishable virtual realities created by computers, stating that such realities would still be within the realm of consciousness and hence not fundamentally separate from our current experience. Understanding reality through direct experience: Gura encourages realization of interconnectedness and infinite nature of consciousness through direct experience, not through speculation or technology, arguing that awakening to this realization proves reality cannot be a simulation. Critique of science and skepticism: He critiques science's disconnection from consciousness and the validity of skepticism in understanding consciousness, suggesting that no evidence or external argument can truly describe the nature of consciousness. Advocacy for personal practices to realize consciousness: Gura advocates engaging in meditation, yoga, and informed reading to deepen understanding and grasp the nature of reality as consciousness. Philosophy as practical wisdom: He distinguishes practical philosophy, which he equates with real wisdom and spiritual awakening, from traditional philosophy, which he describes as theoretical and disconnected from applied understanding. Philosophy and spirituality as identical: Gura concludes by equating true philosophy with the love of wisdom, asserting that real philosophy and spirituality are one and the same when pursued correctly, and indicates his intention to continue discussing these concepts in future content. Hypocrisy in the argument for a matter-based reality: Leo Gura points out the inconsistency in claiming reality is a simulation based on physical matter, as it fails to explain the origin of the matter itself and recursively pushes the problem back. Aliens simulating aliens: The suggestion that higher-level aliens are simulating our reality, and in turn, being simulated by even more advanced beings, leads to an infinite regress, akin to the concept of "Turtles all the way down." Direct experience as reality: Leo emphasizes that reality is nothing more than direct experience, dismissing notions of an external objective reality, alien simulations, or divine intervention as purely speculative and constructed within this direct experience. Challenging materialist addiction to objective reality: He challenges materialists to abandon the crutch of an external objective reality, thereby confronting the immediate mystery of consciousness without evasion. Reality as knowable through consciousness: Debunking the claim that reality could forever remain unknowable due to being trapped within a simulated bubble, Leo points out that through consciousness we have direct access to reality as it truly is. Conscious of consciousness: He argues that by becoming fully conscious, one realizes that consciousness does not depend on physical substances or substrates – consciousness is the ultimate substrate. Reality creation as the act of consciousness: Leo postulates that all entities, including atoms, energy, and mathematics, are manifestations imagined by consciousness. This inverts the standard scientific paradigm and asserts qualia as primary reality. Raw consciousness: Direct, unmediated raw consciousness is identified as the true essence of reality, opposing the view that it’s just 'personal experiences' derived from physical matter. Resistance of the psyche to pure consciousness: The human psyche resists acknowledging that reality is pure consciousness because this perception destabilizes fixed notions of reality. Lack of resistance due to knowledge gap: Leo states that difficulty in understanding this perspective is not due to inadequate scientific knowledge but the mind’s reluctance to accept a reality that is fundamentally ungrounded. Objective science as a construct of consciousness: He refutes the idea of detached objective analysis of reality, arguing that what is considered objective is itself a fabrication of consciousness. Union with reality through consciousness: Expressing the indivisibility of reality and consciousness, Leo explains that we are not merely in reality, but directly constitute it. The impossibility of an external viewpoint: Highlighting reality as comprising elements like reasoning and communication, Leo argues that stepping outside of reality for objective observation is intrinsically impossible. Consciousness understood through direct awareness: He insists consciousness is grasped not through external learning or texts but through becoming fully aware of one’s consciousness – an understanding derived from immediate acquaintance. Experiential versus speculative comprehension: Leo advises focusing on the direct subjective experience to fathom the reality’s nature instead of relying on speculative or conceptual frameworks. Rejection of simulation theory's separate substances: Disputing simulation theory, Leo stresses there's only absolute nothingness instead of dividing reality into virtual and physical domains. Grasping reality through active consciousness: He suggests observing our experiences closely for a better appreciation of reality, emphasizing that our convictions determine the distinctions between reality and fantasy. Encouragement for personal growth in consciousness: Leo recommends practices like meditation and invites viewers to explore the infinite nature of their own consciousness as a means to truly understand reality. Consciousness as the defining distinction: Leo Gura asserts that reality is constructed not from tangible materials like atoms or Stardust, but from the distinctions created in consciousness, which itself imagines these distinctions. Critique of the simulation theory: Leo criticizes the simulation theory for not understanding that both simulations and reality are simply distinctions within consciousness, incorrectly suggesting a separation into simulated and non-simulated realities. Interconnectedness ignored by simulation theory: Leo argues that simulation theory fails to recognize the interconnection between parts of reality by dividing it into different substances like carbon or silicon, thereby missing that these are all imagined distinctions within one singular consciousness. Consciousness as the substance unifying all levels of reality: Leo clarifies that while different levels of reality can exist, they are all unified and composed of a single substance—consciousness. The belief in a real versus virtual world is a trick of consciousness. Consciousness is singular and the universe is undivided: He emphasizes that consciousness is the only real 'thing' and is singular; the universe is one consciousness capable of creating distinctions that form our perception of reality. Simulation theory and its limitations in understanding consciousness: Simulation theory is critiqued for not grasping the essence of consciousness, suggesting a dependency of the real world on the virtual one, which Leo argues is misleading because everything arises from consciousness. Reality and perceptions of distinctions: Leo explores the idea that what we perceive as different substances within reality are not truly separate entities but distinctions conceptualized within consciousness. He argues that our belief in these distinctions is what constructs our experience of reality. Consciousness's role in blurring distinctions: Leo challenges the common distinctions made between sanity and insanity, or reality and fantasy. He suggests that these differences are products of our imagination, created within consciousness. Existential challenge to rational and evidence-based views: Leo presents an existential challenge to those who firmly grasp onto their rational and evidence-based identities, suggesting that these may be as illusory as fairy tales. Limits of current states of consciousness: Leo notes that our current consciousness limits our ability to perceive the actual lack of distinction between conceptualized objects like unicorns and tangible objects like brick walls, hinting at the necessity for a radically new state of consciousness to truly understand their equality as creations of the mind. Levels of Conceptualizing Imagination and Physicality: Imagination is posited as powerful enough to dissolve physical distinctions like walls when fully realized. However, Leo clarifies that his current form is a limited consciousness with limitations he describes as physicality. These limitations are not eternal, just present. Understanding the Substance of Distinctions: Leo inquires about the nature of distinctions. He explains that distinctions aren’t self-contained; they are made of consciousness, which is not a distinction but an absolute - the substance from which all distinctions arise. Distinctions as Nothingness: Leo contemplates the substance that gives rise to distinctions, like that between a unicorn and a brick wall, positing that the 'line' distinguishing them is essentially made of nothing, an absolute nothingness without properties or substance. Simulation Theory's Root Error: Leo argues that simulation theory erroneously assumes two substances: the virtual and the physical. He postulates that there's only one substance, absolute nothingness, which is singular and the essence of reality. Reality as a Singular Consciousness: He posits that the essence of all things, including one's hand, is actually nothing - absolute nothingness without duality. What we consider distinctions, like a hand, are fabricated within this nothingness. Reality's Paradoxical Nature as a Feature: Leo discusses the inherent paradox of reality, suggesting that existence is only apparent when imagined. He asserts that materialist paradigms are illusory, made of distinctions within consciousness. Direct Consciousness of Reality: He emphasizes that to verify his claims, one must directly experience and become conscious of the distinctions and nothingness he describes. This direct experience is contrasted with speculative beliefs. Oneness of Existence: Leo declares that existence is a singular oneness, precluding distinctions such as those in simulation theory. He affirms that all discussions about reality arise from consciousness, which is prior to any construct or cognition. Assertion of the primacy of consciousness: Leo stresses that consciousness is the most fundamental aspect of existence, enhancing our perceptions and dissolving the boundaries of what we consider reality and simulation. Critique of relying on external constructs to understand reality: He challenges the commonly held belief that our understanding of the present hinges on previous events or scientific constructs like the Big Bang or molecules. Argument against the possibility of ever living in virtual realities: Leo argues that no virtual reality can ever fully contain or deceive us because all levels of reality are manifestations of our consciousness. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of all realities through consciousness: He posits that all realities, whether considered virtual or actual, are intertwined through the single substance of consciousness. Contending the finite nature of consciousness and reality: Leo asserts that consciousness and reality are not finite or contained within structures like simulations; consciousness is boundless. Invitation to realize infinite consciousness: Leo encourages viewers to strive towards recognizing their infinite consciousness, promising guidance on deeper understanding in future content. Discussion on meditation, yoga, and psychedelics: He plans to elaborate on methods such as meditation, yoga, and the use of certain psychedelics to catalyze the awakening to consciousness in upcoming episodes. Critique of science's dissociation from consciousness: He maintains that science's attempt at pure objectivity misses the inherent subjectivity and absolute nature of consciousness. Challenge to skepticism and demands for proof: Leo challenges skeptics demanding proof, asserting that the absolute nothingness of consciousness is not something that conventional proof can capture. The necessity to understand and be conscious of consciousness: Leo advises awakening to the true nothingness of consciousness as no external justification can substitute direct self-realization. The importance of right actions to deepen understanding: He emphasizes the significance of disciplined practices like meditation and knowledge from profound literature to gain deeper insight into consciousness. The power of right books and reading: Leo insists on the transformative power of reading carefully selected books, claiming that quality literature provides a strong foundation for understanding life and self. The value of deep understanding of life: He highlights how a profound understanding of life can significantly alter one's life trajectory, providing universal wisdom. Criticism of traditional philosophy: Leo criticizes academic philosophy as ineffective mental masturbation, urging a focus on practical wisdom and spiritual awakening. Association of philosophy with love of wisdom: He asserts that true philosophy is synonymous with spirituality when it is practiced with a love for wisdom and truth, which ultimately leads to profound shifts in perspective and living. Impedimenta

Division vs Unity - The Engine That Runs Reality https://youtu.be/vp99hZJfBHg "...to form a more perfect Union..." - Preamble to the US Constitution Exploration of Division vs Unity: Leo Gura introduces the concept of division and unity as the fundamental engine driving all of reality, evident in everything from social dynamics to biological processes, physics, and beyond. Historical Pattern of Mankind: History is presented as a series of fractal-like divisions and reunions within humanity, described as the polarizing and depolarizing dance of consciousness or infinite mind. Hydrologic Cycle as a Unity-Division Example: The hydrologic cycle is shown as a natural instance of division and unity: water starts unified in the ocean, evaporates, forms clouds (division), rains down into puddles (reunion), and eventually flows back to the ocean. Making a Smoothie Illustration: The process of making a smoothie is used as an everyday example, illustrating how elements grow into plants (unity), create fruits (division), which are blended into a smoothie (reunion), and then digested by the body (division) to nourish cells (unity). Speciation and Evolutionary Process: The diversification of species through geographical changes, interbreeding, and evolution showcases the process of proliferation (division) and the formation of new species (reunion). Human Migration and Cultural Diversification: Homo sapiens' migration from Africa and subsequent population of the globe led to division into races and cultures, which are now coming back together through globalization and interbreeding (reunion). Globalization's Impact on Human Race: Advancements in travel technology and social intermingling portend a future where racial and cultural distinctions are blurred. Space travel could lead to diversification across planets, potentially leading to interbreeding with alien species. Teleportation and Space Travel Speculation: Hypothetical future technologies like teleportation or space travel could facilitate even greater racial and cultural integration or lead to new forms of division as humans colonize other planets. Unifying Consciousness Through Yoga: Leo Gura touches on the role of Yoga, which translates to 'union,' in achieving a deeper understanding of consciousness by bringing together the perceiver and the perceived. Unavoidable Nature of Globalization: Due to demands from technology, travel, and economics, globalization is depicted as an inevitable force eroding traditional divisions and leading towards greater unity. Speciation and Human Colonization: Speciation may occur as humans colonize different environments like Mars, the Moon, or aquatic planets, resulting in varied physical adaptations due to conditions like low gravity. Interbreeding and Genetic Engineering: Interbreeding or genetic engineering with alien species could result in new hybrid organisms, showcasing a process of divergence and convergence in consciousness. Cultural Boundaries and Resistance: People often resist the blending of cultures, mistakenly clinging to temporary divisions and feeling threatened by the natural process of reunification. Judgment as Division: Judging and labelling aspects of the world as good or bad is a learned behavior that further divides consciousness, while teachings promoting interconnectedness encourage reunification. War as Absorption and Reunion: War is a form of absorption, with one tribe attempting to integrate another's resources, and even after conquest, the resulting peace can lead to larger, unified entities like the European Union or the United Nations. Middle Eastern Clan Warfare and External Interests: Power struggles in the Middle East, exacerbated by external interests, illustrate the difficulty of achieving unity among diverse clans and religious sects. United States and Autonomy: The United States was forged from 13 colonies into a nation that balances unity with significant state autonomy, reflecting both division and unity. European Union Complexities: The EU shows the challenge of unification, as member states grapple with national identities and unequal contributions, which can lead to tensions like Brexit. Unity and Division in Organizational Evolution: Large organizations, like the United Nations, evolve from the desire for cooperative peace but face resistance from individual national interests. Sunni, Shia, and Subdivisions: Within Islam, the division between Sunni and Shia factions and further subdivisions exemplify the ongoing cycle of division and unity even within a single religious community. Collective Defense Against Common Threats: Leo suggests that existential threats, such as a hypothetical alien invasion, would necessitate global unity among humans, temporarily sidelining smaller divisions. American States' Unity: The formation of the United States as a unified entity from individual colonies serves as an example of the recurring pattern of division and reunification. Economic Prosperity and Challenges in the EU: The European Union brought economic prosperity and peace but also highlighted disparities among member states, showing both the benefits and challenges of unification. Nationalism vs. European Unity: Individuals and nationalist parties in various European countries resist the idea of a European identity, preferring to maintain their distinct national identities, leading to tensions within the European Union and events like Brexit, which epitomize the struggle between unity and division. Brexit - Division within Unity: Brexit illustrates a fracture within the European Union, where the unified benefits make it difficult to leave, but British nationalists emphasize their unique identity, challenging the notion of being part of a larger, interconnected entity like the EU. Globalization's Inevitability: Leo Gura argues that globalization is unavoidable due to technology and human desires for travel and communication, thus necessitating unified international laws and collaboration to ensure a safer, more connected globe. Travel, Technology, and Legal Implications: With increasing global interconnectivity, people expect safety and justice when traveling or conducting international business, hinting at the future development of international legal systems to address crimes and disputes across borders. Trade-offs in Unity and Division: There are no simple answers to the ideal level of unity or division as both come with associated costs and benefits; reality is likened to a fractal or Russian nesting dolls, indicating complex layers of unity within division. Libertarian Misconceptions and Societal Structure: Libertarians and conservatives often fail to recognize the importance of sophisticated coordination for advanced societies, misunderstanding the interdependency inherent in society and the limited nature of freedom and individualism. Individual Autonomy vs. Collective Function: If each cell or organ in the human body acted solely based on its own autonomy, life would be unsustainable. Similarly, a society demands collective organization and cooperation to thrive, counter to extreme libertarian ideals of independence. The Danger of Excessive Integration: While coordination is crucial, there is also the risk of overintegration leading to the suppression of individual rights and the creation of totalitarian systems, highlighting the need for balance between individualism and collectivism. China's Collectivist Approach: China's current policies, which prioritize its emergence as a global superpower over individual rights and religious freedoms, exemplify extreme collectivism. This approach is deemed neither entirely good nor evil, but a mix of both, with significant global impacts. Fall of the Soviet Union: The Soviet Union's dissolution is cited as an example of the cycle of division and unity. At its peak, it consisted of multiple satellite states, but it fragmented after the collapse of communism—contrasting the reunification of East and West Germany. Spiritual Divisions: Despite spiritual study, religious groups cannot maintain unity, as evidenced by Christianity's split from Judaism and further divisions into Catholicism, Orthodox, and Protestant denominations, along with Islam's fragmentation into Sunni, Shia, and other sects. Eastern Spiritual Fragmentation: Similar to the West, Eastern spiritual traditions are not exempt from division. Hinduism and Buddhism both branched into various schools, demonstrating this pattern even within more holistic spiritual frameworks. Internet Proliferation and Unification: The internet initially experienced a proliferation of diverse websites, which then consolidated into large platforms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon. This demonstrates the movement from speciation (division) to monopolization (unity). Corporate Mergers, Monopolies, and Regulations: The past 50 years have seen significant corporate mergers and the formation of monopolies due to lax antitrust laws. However, there is a prediction of populist uprisings and regulatory responses to break up these large enterprises. Birth and Life as Division and Reunion: The process of birth divides consciousness into separate organisms that eventually reunite through eating and excreting—demonstrating a constant interplay of division and unity in life's survival processes. Reproduction and Life Cycles: The reproductive cycle in mammals is an intricate play of division and reunion, with the creation of male and female leading to sexual reproduction. The act of sex culminates in the highest point of unity, resulting in a new birth—the division of a zygote from the parent organism. Cell Division and Embryonic Growth: The initial one-cell zygote undergoes repeated division, eventually forming trillions of cells that unify to create a baby. This newborn then physically divides from the mother while still relying on her for sustenance, demonstrating a recurring pattern of separation and connection. Family Units and Individual Independence: As a child matures, they often experience a cycle of unity within the family and division as they seek independence during teenage years, ultimately leading to complete separation to start their own families where the cycle repeats. Life, Death, and Conscious Reunion: Death is depicted as the ultimate reunion, where the individual consciousness merges back into infinite consciousness, completing the same cycle of unity (birth) and division (death) that began with their own conception. Atomic and Molecular Unity: At a sub-organic level, atoms unify to form molecules, which combine to create increasingly complex structures, such as proteins, cells, organs, organisms, and eventually societies. This highlights the pattern of division and unity present in the physical fabric of the universe. Specialization and Reintegration in Intellectual Fields: From philosophy, several intellectual fields have diverged, creating specialties like science, mysticism, and mathematics, which have further branched into subfields. Now, an emerging trend seeks to reintegrate these into a holistic understanding, represented by systems thinking and the search for a grand unified theory. Future Unification of Science and Mysticism: Predicting that science and mysticism, which originated from the same philosophy, will eventually reunify, integrating mystical insights with scientific advances, potentially through practices such as meditation, yoga, and the study of psychedelic experiences. 3D Modeling as Unity and Division: In 3D modeling, a single shape undergoes repeated subdivision to add detail, followed by reunification processes to smooth and integrate parts into a coherent, detailed model. This mirrors biological and creative processes of elaboration from unity. Socioeconomic Caste Systems and Capitalism: Past social structures, like caste systems, have declined, giving way to a new socioeconomic division based on wealth in capitalist societies. Public discontent indicates a potential future shift toward the redistribution of wealth and increased socialism, a balance between unity (shared resources) and division (capitalist individualism). Balancing Socialism and Capitalism: Leo emphasizes that neither socialism nor capitalism is inherently evil; society requires a dynamic equilibrium between these two forces, adjusting over time to societal needs, rather than adhering to rigid ideologies. Social Movements – Social Justice Warriors vs. Anti-Social Justice: Social dynamics show division and reunion through social justice advocates pushing for unity and harmony, while their opponents value individualism and freedom, rejecting the push for collectivism. Global Warming Illustrates Division and Unity: Global warming exemplifies the unity and division process, as separated oil deposits and ice are reintegrated into the environment through human activity, leading to unified environmental changes such as increased global temperatures and melting ice caps. Global Warming Mechanism: Humanity's use of fossil fuels reintegrates carbon (oil) with Earth's atmosphere, contributing to a warming planet and melting ice, which merges with oceans, demonstrating a cycle of separation and reunion. Temperature Equilibrium Efforts: The Earth's core heat gradually dissipates into the cold of outer space in an attempt to equalize temperatures, a process reflecting the larger reunification between Earth's internal and external environments. Relationship Dynamics: Intimate relationships fluctuate between union and division. Partners seek unity through romance and sex but afterward desire space, reflecting a natural balance of closeness and individuality. Evolution of Gender Roles: The rigid division between male and female roles softens with technological advancements, leading to a greater acceptance of varying gender identities and sexual orientations, and challenging traditional norms. Fusion Cuisine: Different cuisines developed from regional elements demonstrate cultural separation. Fusion cuisine emerges, blending these distinct styles, reflecting both the value of culinary diversity and the potential for innovative unity. Formation and Death of Stars: Stars form from unified gases under gravity, illustrating a physical manifestation of unity. Black holes represent an extreme form of reunification, attracting all matter, yet also dispersing via Hawking radiation, indicating a return to division. Big Bang and the Universe's Cycle: The universe started as a singularity and expanded to form various forms of matter and energy in an act of division. It is predicted to eventually unify back into an indistinct mass, hypothesized to restart the cycle in a perfect loop. Entropy and Reunification: The concept of entropy is reframed as a measure of unity versus division, with the natural progression of the universe, including life, being toward greater unity as seen in the drive for energy equalization. Transformation in Relationships: Relationships exhibit a cycle of unity and division, where partners unite in intimacy and seek separation for autonomy, revealing a consistent dance between merging and independence. Gender Identity and Societal Change: The traditional male-female gender binary is becoming more fluid with sociocultural advancements, leading to broader acceptance of diverse gender expressions and sexual orientations. Culinary Arts and the Interplay of Division and Unity: Traditional cuisines represent division, while the rise of fusion food exemplifies unity, with both maintaining value in preserving authenticity and embracing innovation. Singularity and Perceptual Unity: Leo suggests that in physics and cosmology, zero and infinity are identical, leading to the conclusion that a point with no dimension (zero radius) simultaneously represents infinite expansion (infinite radius). This indicates a perfect loop or cycle in the nature of reality. Misunderstanding of Entropy: Traditional views on entropy as a measure of disorder are challenged. Leo defines high entropy as total unity, where there is an indistinguishable uniformity, akin to a state of God or love. Low entropy, conversely, corresponds to division, and is necessary for the experience of motion, space, and time. Consciousness and Design: Life and all physical processes should not be viewed as accidental occurrences but as manifestations of consciousness intentionally dividing itself to experience various aspects. Science, with its specialized focus, fails to understand this ultimate nature of consciousness, mistaking these divisions as random physical phenomena. Reunification of Consciousness Through Yoga: Yoga, which translates to union in Sanskrit, is presented as a practice that unites subject and object. By participating in yoga, scientists and others can gain a holistic understanding of consciousness, transcending the confines of division expressed through specialized fields. Universal Tendency Toward Unity: Over time, divided systems naturally tend toward unification, as illustrated by a glass container separating two gases that will eventually mix into uniformity. Human-made structures, like buildings or statues, will also eventually decay and merge back into their environments, showcasing the inevitability of reunion in all systems. Costs and Benefits of Unity and Division: Complete unity offers peace and bliss but sacrifices the distinct experiences of life, such as tasting vanilla or having a pet. Conversely, division allows for these individual experiences, which require distinct separations to appreciate the sensation of unity and the diverse manifestations of existence. God's Nature and Limited Human Perception: Leo describes God as indistinct nothingness, which cannot be comprehensively known because all knowledge inherently divides. As humans experience God through various forms, these are limited incarnations and not the ultimate indistinct nature of God. Function of Evil in the Universe: Acts of evil in the world often apply pressure for eventual unity. Leo suggests that what is perceived as evil is, in a deeper sense, love and intelligence acting together, as evidenced by the formation of the European Union after World War II. Inevitability of Reunion in Reality: Division will always lead to reunion and vice versa. The idea of complete control by any one part is temporary, with humanity's dominance over the planet being a fleeting state within the universal cycles of division and unity. God's Revelation as a Limited Form: Any manifestation of God experienced by humans is a limited form, as God is inherently indistinct. Depicting God in a definitive form diminishes its ultimate state of indistinct nothingness, which can't be captured or fully understood through divisive human knowledge. Understanding the Structure of Reality: Leo discusses the inherent rules of reality, which dictate that divided entities will eventually reunite and unified entities will divide, reflecting a constant cycle of unification and fragmentation in all of existence. Monopoly of Parts over the Whole: He emphasizes that no single part can monopolize the whole, as the whole is unlimited and every part is limited. He cautions that humanity's domination over the planet is temporary, demonstrating the futility of any part trying to control the whole. God's Infinite Diversity: Leo explains that God, or infinite intelligence, seeks to maximize diversity of form. This diversity is not antithetical to unity but is its very expression, showing that unity encompasses all diversity as its ultimate form. Infinity and Natural Numbers: The concept of infinity is elaborated upon, describing it not as a single point on the number line but as the entirety of all numbers—zero and beyond—emphasizing that infinity includes all distinct forms, not just numerical concepts. Evolution as Differentiation and Reunion: Evolution is presented not just as a biological process, but as a universal process involving love and intelligence, balancing the intricate relationship between division and unity, with each having a time and place. Unity and Division as Two Types of Unity: Leo articulates that division and unity are not opposites but are two manifestations of unity. Absolute unity includes the possibility of division, indicating that unity and division are parts of a single, integrated whole. Life as a Fractal of Infinite Consciousness: Life and reality are described as manifestations of infinite consciousness, with birth representing division and death acting as reunion, suggesting that life is an ongoing variation of this theme. Appreciating Unity and Division: Viewers are encouraged to notice the interplay of division and unity in daily life, from personal belongings to politics, as a way to deepen their understanding of life and improve their reactions and behaviors. Holistic Approach to Teaching: Leo shares his goal of providing teachings that are not narrow but holistic, integrating various fields—science, math, philosophy, evolution, religion, mysticism, psychology, sociology, history, and politics—reflecting the complex and interconnected nature of the universe. Power and Value of Understanding: The transformative power of understanding is emphasized, with Leo suggesting that a comprehensive grasp of topics can profoundly change one's perspective and behaviors, even without immediate changes in life circumstances. Limitations of Teachings and Reality's Enormity: While acknowledging the limitations of his teachings due to the vastness of reality, Leo strives for a degree of breadth and depth that reflects the infinite scope of the universe, aiming to offer a broad and profound perspective on existence. Glisseo

The Many Facets Of Awakening - List of Top 30 Enlightenment Insights https://youtu.be/OgtPGEBGUWw "It lies in the nature of things that the many enter into complex unity." - Alfred North Whitehead Misconception of Enlightenment: Enlightenment is often misunderstood as one single realization, when in fact, it is a complex series of realizeable facets, aspects, and degrees. Value of the Top 30 Enlightenment Insights List: Provides a methodical approach and checklist for spiritual practitioners to gauge their progress and avoid the pitfall of believing they are fully enlightened after experiencing just a few facets. Samadhi and Mystical Experiences: The first facet involves the realization of the Samadhi state or non-dual consciousness where the perceived separation between the observer and the observed dissolves. Realization of No Self: Understanding that the individual self is just an imaginary construct, leading to the awakening that the 'self' a person commonly identifies with, doesn't truly exist. The Universal "I Am" Insight: A vital realization where one shifts from identifying as a mere human being to recognizing oneself as the universal essence of existence, pure 'I am-ness,' or Atman. Omnipresence of Consciousness: The epiphany that one's true self, pure consciousness, is not localized but rather omnipresent, present everywhere and nowhere, simultaneously. Understanding What Consciousness Is: A major shift in perspective is required to understand consciousness as the all-encompassing essence, with nothing existing outside of it. The Literal Meaning of Awakening: Awakening is not a metaphorical concept but a literal experience akin to waking up from a dream, becoming truly aware for the first time. Realization of Non-Duality and Oneness: The insight that all separations are illusions and that everything is intrinsically unified in a single field of consciousness. List as a Systematic Pursuit: The insights serve as a structured progression for seekers to follow, providing a clear understanding of various spiritual milestones. Metaphor of Climbing Mountains: The awakening process is compared to climbing a range of mountains rather than a single mountain, with multiple paths leading to various peaks, symbolizing the diversity of spiritual realizations. Purpose of Sharing the List: Leo, Leo, intends to prevent self-deception among practitioners and to highlight areas of awakening that may be overlooked, thus ensuring a more complete journey towards enlightenment. Realization of Oneness: Awakening to the fact that reality is a singular, unified entity with no separations between objects or beings, highlighting the interconnectedness of everything within a unified field of consciousness. Practical Implications of Oneness: The understanding that perceived separateness is a mental projection and that non-duality means no true separation exists, enabling one to comprehend true non-duality by contrasting it against the notion of duality. On the Nature of Differences: Leo illuminates that perceived differences between objects or entities like a cat and a dog, or a taco and a human, are purely imaginary and only exist if believed or imagined by the mind. Understanding Absolute Truth: One realizes truth is not just a perception or experience, nor a belief or conceptual idea, but an absolute reality identical to consciousness itself, recontextualizing all perceptions and experiences as absolute truth. Realization of the Absolute: Leo explains that only through awakening can one grasp what the absolute truly means, as it exists independently of all conditions, even the annihilation of the universe. Insight Into Absolute Infinity: Understanding that consciousness is infinite, not in numerical or spatial terms but as an absolute concept, allows one to realize the manifestation of everything as a form of absolute infinity. Concept of Absolute Nothingness: Recognizing that all of existence, including consciousness and the self, is fundamentally made of absolute nothing, leading to the profound revelation that nothing has truly happened since nothingness and infinity are identical. Realization of God and the Godhead: Directly encountering and realizing God and its true essence, which goes beyond common misconceptions about the concept. Understanding that "God" refers to an actual reality rather than an imaginary concept. Consciousness as God: One realizes that they are God, the creator of all reality, and that self-denial of this fact is a barrier to full awakening. One must accept their own divine authority and the properties traditionally ascribed to God. Self Equals Other: The realization that all perceived others are actually partitions of one's own consciousness, leading to an understanding that any interaction with others is in fact an interaction with oneself. Realization of Absolute Love: Discovering that consciousness is made of love, which is not an emotion but a substance, and recognizing that all manifestations, even those labeled as evil, are expressions of this absolute love. Truth and Love as Identical: A sub-facet of the realization that absolute love encompasses that truth and love are identical, reinforcing the profound connection between the foundational substance of consciousness and the ultimate reality. Infinite Mind and the Imaginary Nature of Reality: Recognizing that everything experienced—objects, beings, and phenomena—are manifestations of an infinite mind, leading to the insight that reality is fundamentally imaginary. Everything as Imagination: The recognition that all physical reality, personal history, and the very concept of differences—like those between animals or objects—are entirely imaginary creations of the cosmic mind, which is synonymous with one's own mind. Facet of Self-Design: A profound realization that the individual creates not only the universe but also themselves, down to meticulous details such as each hair on their body, as an act of creation by an infinitely intelligent mind. Understanding of Birth as Imaginary: The insight that one's existence did not commence with physical birth; rather, one has always existed. The traditional narrative of birth is understood as a mere imaginary story without genuine occurrence. Realization of Eternity and the Absolute Now: Awakening to the notion that past and future are illusions and that everything, including oneself, exists eternally and absolutely in the present moment. Death as an Illusion and Immortality: Coming to the insight that the concept of death is a fabricated story by the ego, and in reality, one is immortal and exists eternally as all forms and beings outside of time. Realization of Paradise or Heaven: The understanding that heaven is not a location but a state of consciousness where one recognizes their immortality and is free from fear, effectively living in a perpetual state of perfection. Experiential Realization of Bliss and Ecstasy: Experiencing a state of ultimate bliss or ecstasy, which comes from the understanding of immortality and the nature of reality as infinitely good and perfect. Infinite Intelligence: The understanding that the intelligence of consciousness surpasses all physical manifestations and that everything in the universe functions as part of a supremely intelligent and well-oiled machine. Understanding Absolute Goodness: Realizing that everything in the universe, without exception, is inherently good, and what is perceived as bad or evil is merely a projection of personal selfishness. Infinite Will: Recognizing that all of existence is a manifestation of God's will, which, being infinite, materializes instantly as the fabric of reality, including one's own being and actions. Understanding God's Will and Human Will: The concept that human free will is a fragment of God's infinite will, and that what is perceived as the individual's will is actually part of a greater, universal will. Infinite Will and Unlimited Power: The acknowledgement that God, or infinite mind, is boundless, and can create anything without limitations. This realization includes the understanding that perceived physical or logical restrictions are not truly constraints on God's power. Omniscience at the Level of Being: Omniscience is clarified not as knowing all factual information, but as a complete awareness at the level of being. A person can be absolutely omniscient in their being, yet not know trivial details like their neighbor’s lunch. Realization of Divinity, Magic, and Mystery: Enlightenment brings about the realization that consciousness is divine, turning ordinary human perception into an experience of the profound, magical, and mysterious nature of reality. Exploring the Substance of Reality: The quest to understand being and consciousness as the fundamental substance of reality. This pursuit leads to the recognition that consciousness is intrinsically nothing and that differences are illusory. Recognition of the Universe as an Infinite Fractal: The discovery that the universe is a fractal, exhibiting self-similarity at all scales, which one can zoom into or out of infinitely. Recontextualization of Perception and Life: The insight that perception is not merely a human function but an expression of truth or being, alongside the realization that the entire universe is alive in various forms, which transcends traditional scientific queries about the origin of life. Purpose of Existence as Love: The ultimate understanding that the purpose of everything that exists—including complexity, form, and events—is an expression of love, which is the manifestation of oneself as God. Channeling and Communication with God: The facet of being able to communicate with one's higher infinite self or God, gaining direct insights and answers from this source of ultimate consciousness. Healing Through Connection with God's Will: The realization that healing oneself and others is possible by tapping into the infinite mind and aligning with the will of God, which underlies all existence. Collective Consciousness and Conscious Layers: Recognition of consciousness as layered like an onion, with personal consciousness being just one layer within a broader collective consciousness that one can access. Total Extinction of Perception: A facet that has been reported by advanced meditators and Buddhists, wherein through deep meditation, one may experience the disappearance of the entire universe, something Leo has not personally experienced but believes to be possible. Paranormal Phenomena and Interactions: The experience of various paranormal abilities and phenomena, such as clairvoyance, telepathy, past-life regressions, hyper intuition, and the interaction with non-human entities like aliens, which are perceived as projections of one's own mind yet hold relative reality. The Nature of Spiritual Realizations: These realizations can occur individually or in clusters, sequentially or simultaneously, with varying depths of insight. They create a complex matrix of spiritual understanding, which reveals the intricate nature of enlightenment and the diverse paths one can take in their spiritual journey. Complexity of Spiritual Work: A recognition of the multifaceted and layered nature of spiritual insights, reflecting the vast array of awakenings and depths of understanding that can be attained, illustrating the inherent complexity and breadth of spiritual work. Variety of Spiritual Facets: Leo describes spiritual awakening as a complex process with numerous facets, each capable of being a profound realization that can challenge and reshape one's understanding of reality. Assembling Insight Like a Puzzle: The process of awakening involves intermittent realizations, sometimes separated by long periods. Individuals must stitch together these insights over time, likened to assembling a jigsaw puzzle where each piece contributes to the perception of the whole picture. Integration of Spiritual Insights: Leo emphasizes the importance of integrating various insights and matching them up in order to form a coherent understanding of the larger truth, similar to recognizing different parts that compose the entire image of an animal in a jigsaw puzzle. The Shocking Nature of Awakening: Realizations such as identifying oneself as God can be destabilizing, leading to self-doubt or feelings of insanity due to the profound nature of the insight and the contradiction it presents to societal norms. Risk of Distortion and Misinterpretation: There is a danger in misinterpreting insights, potentially leading to a distorted view of reality that reflects one's own ego and shadow rather than objective truth. Navigating Self-Doubt and External Influence: Leo acknowledges the challenges of overcoming self-doubt and societal pressure, highlighting the value of his list as a confirmation for those who may feel alone in their realizations. Diversity Among Spiritual Teachers and Traditions: He explains that different spiritual traditions and teachers may prioritize certain aspects of awakening over others, which can result in a skewed focus and incomplete understanding of spirituality. Awareness of Teacher Limitations: Leo warns of the limitations inherent in spiritual teachings, as teachers may not recognize or integrate all facets of awakening, potentially due to their adherence to narrow or dogmatic paths. Potential Lopsidedness in Awakening: The journey to spiritual awakening can be partial, with individuals excelling in certain aspects while lacking in others. This can lead to imbalanced teachings and experiences. Critical Evaluation of Teachings: He urges not to assume full enlightenment from any one guru or teaching, as they might not address all facets or may dismiss aspects unknown to them as irrelevant. Role of Psychedelics: Psychedelics are presented as tools that can help illuminate various facets of awakening from different angles, due to their capacity to alter states of consciousness and highlight different aspects. Influence of Intentions on the Awakening Process: Leo points out how one's genuine curiosity and intentions can guide which facet of awakening is experienced next, highlighting the significance of quality questioning and self-inquiry in this journey. Existential Questions and Spiritual Facets: Minor existential questions, such as whether to get married or have children, can be explored alongside major spiritual facets. The pursuit of understanding these facets can lead to insights that inform personal decisions. Psychedelics as a Tool for Awakening: Leo sees psychedelics as an efficient way to access and understand various facets of awakening. They allow targeting of specific facets and deliver a panoramic big-picture view of consciousness, God, and reality. Psychedelics vs. Traditional Approaches: While psychedelics offer a broad range of spiritual experiences, traditional methods like yoga or meditation can also lead to awakening but may have limitations based on the techniques used. Methodology and Understanding Consciousness: The ultimate goal should be understanding consciousness itself; the specific methodology, whether psychedelics, yoga or meditation, should be secondary to this pursuit. Teachers' Perspectives on Spiritual Facets: Different spiritual teachers can offer varying perspectives on awakening, leading to apparent contradictions. This could be due to a difference in terminology, depth of understanding, or the range of facets realized. Taking Responsibility and Questioning Gurus: Followers should take responsibility for their spiritual journeys and not assume all teachers are equally enlightened or have comprehended every potential facet of awakening. Disparate Teachings and Spiritual Realization: The diversity of spiritual teachings reflects that not all paths or techniques are equally effective for realizing all facets of awakening. It's wise to compare teachings to understand the range and depth of different spiritual insights. Danger of Partial Realizations: A partial awakening might miss crucial aspects like unconditional love or the notion of God, potentially leading to distortions in understanding and teaching. One Truth, Many Facets: The oneness of truth and the manyness of reality are not contradictory; they are different perspectives that ultimately unite into a singular absolute oneness, akin to the many facets of a jewel representing one entity. Total Number of Facets: It's uncertain how many facets there are, as this number can vary based on differentiation criteria. However, at least two dozen major facets are deemed critical for a comprehensive awakening. Beyond Spiritual Realizations: Realizing spiritual facets is only part of the journey; other areas such as emotional mastery, shadow work, personal development, and relationship skills still require attention and work. Misconceptions about enlightenment: Knowing the facets of awakening does not equate to overcoming all personal issues, such as bad habits, addictions, or limiting and fallacious beliefs. Incomplete spiritual development: Understanding various facets of spirituality doesn't automatically result in cognitive, moral, interpersonal, or political maturity, nor does it guarantee career or technical skill development. Challenges of embodying insights: Realizing profound spiritual insights, like recognizing oneself as God or seeing beyond the concept of evil, doesn't ensure their permanent embodiment in daily life. Personal struggles with enlightenment concepts: Leo admits to his own difficulties in fully embodying insights such as the illusory nature of death and consistently manifesting love, especially when faced with challenging interactions. Endless minor insights: Beyond major spiritual realizations, there are countless 'minor' insights regarding topics like science, evolution, art, relationships, and leadership which are valuable for advancing and evolving society. Value of questioning reality: Pursuing understanding of both major and minor questions about reality is important and should not be dismissed as trivial. Nonstop depth of awakening: Being cautious not to prematurely stop one's pursuit of awakening, as it is often deeper and richer than imagined, is essential. Deep understanding of reality: The true measure of spiritual work is the depth of one's consciousness and understanding of reality, which influences how well insights are embodied. Encouragement for personal validation: Validation of spiritual teachings should come through personal experience, urging viewers to test insights for themselves and not take Leo's word as absolute truth. Future uncertainty: Leo reflects on possible future directions of his work, including deepening existential work, becoming a monk, or leaving behind his current role, emphasizing the evolving nature of his spiritual journey and teachings. Furnunculus

What Is Truth - The Definitive Answer https://youtu.be/nvaPmKQVIuQ "How come Truth is such a slippery beast?" - Douglas Hofstadter "If you find Truth you will become invincible." - Epictetus Misconceptions about truth: People often think that truth is defined as a belief, concept, philosophy, knowledge, theory, model, the domain of scientists or religious leaders, or that it must be logical and provable. They may also consider it irrelevant to everyday life—all of which Leo challenges as false. Relative vs. Absolute Truth: Truth is divided into relative and absolute. Relative truths are conceptual and exist in the mind, dependent on various factors, and include most things we consider certain. Absolute truth, however, is true under all circumstances, non-conceptual, and actual. Examples of Relative Truth: Statements like "the sky is blue", "the Eiffel Tower is in Paris", and "one plus one equals two" are cited as relative because they rely on contexts like location, time, symbols, interpretation, language, and the cognitive functions of the mind. Understanding Language and Cognitive Assumptions: Recognizing truths such as "the sky is blue" requires language and higher interpretative functions. Most humans take for granted assumptions like other beings' consciousness and understanding, leading to a narrow, human-centric view of truth. Contingency and Interpretation of Relative Truths: Relative truths are contingent upon various conditions and interpretations. For instance, "the sky is blue" depends on factors like the observer's planet, time of day, and even species, since not all beings may perceive color or even the concept of 'sky.' Correspondence Theory of Truth: This theory suggests that truths are what correspond with an external reality. Leo critiques it, indicating the gap between the raw existence of objects and our cognitive affirmation of their truth. Discovery of Absolute Truth: Leo shares a personal episode of realizing absolute truth while questioning the essence of truth. He describes it as a profound experience of present-moment being that arose when the conceptual notion of truth melted away. Absolute Truth as Present Being: Leo elucidates absolute truth as the entirety of the present moment, encountered in an ordinary yet extraordinary realization. It's suggested that substances like LSD can facilitate this awareness, but the experience is also accessible to all through determined exploration. Homework to Understand Advanced Concepts: Leo stresses the complexity of understanding truth and encourages listeners to actively engage in questioning and seeking the truth themselves, rather than passively accepting his explanations. Correspondence theory of truth: The theory that truth corresponds to reality and relies on symbols and concepts is flawed because it confines truth to mental constructs rather than acknowledging the distinction between experiencing something as real (such as the sky being blue) and the mental affirmation of that experience. Difference between experience and mental affirmation: It's critical to distinguish between the raw experience of reality (like the sky's blueness) and the cognitive layer we add to it (believing or affirming that the sky is blue). This distinction exemplifies the gap between second-order mental constructs (relative truths) and first-order experiences. Relative truths and their opposites: Relative truths, unlike absolute truths, exist within a duality framework, where for every truth, there is a corresponding falsehood. This binary view does not apply to the concept of absolute truth. Absolute truth as actual reality: Leo demonstrates that the actual existence of something (like one's hand or the room they are in) represents absolute truth. Absolute truth is just "that which is," encompassing all of reality and existence. However, he acknowledges the complexity in defining "isness" or existence itself. Existence as a prerequisite for truth: Leo equates existence with truth, and by extension, the actual state of reality at all points in space and time. He elucidates that knowledge of reality is just a part of actual reality, which includes everything and is synonymous with truth. Truth as the actual state of reality: Reality cannot be reduced to symbols or knowledge as it is the actual state of all "bits" or facts of existence, much like the state of all bits on a computer hard drive. Truth is not contingent on whether these bits are "on" or "off"; it encompasses all states and is independent of human knowledge or affirmation. Reality constructed by truth, not atoms: Contrary to scientific assertions that reality is made of atoms, Leo argues that reality is made of truth, which is a more fundamental constituent than particles. Understanding this requires a change in consciousness and can lead to epiphanies or awakenings. Truth as inescapable: Leo emphasizes that truth encompasses everything that ever was, is, or will be. Even the hypothetical absence of any state of reality would still be a form of truth, as truth is not conditional on particular circumstances or states. Realization of truth through conscious awareness: A profound realization of truth involves more than just cognitive understanding; it requires direct conscious awareness of reality and experiencing its realness. This understanding transcends conventional human experience and necessitates a deep self-awareness. Absolute Truth as the State of All Creation: From the perspective of an omniscient observer, the absolute truth includes every event in history and every possibility in the future. Every microscopic detail like a particle on a leaf is as much a part of the absolute truth as the totality of creation. Symbolic Equations and Isness: Through the equation "1+1=3", Leo illustrates that beyond symbolic correctness, there is a fundamental existence of the equation, making it a part of the ultimate truth. He distinguishes between "knowledge" (symbolic interpretation) and "isness" (existence as truth). Image 1 Existence of False Concepts within Truth: Leo explains that concepts like falsehood and non-existence, despite being perceived as opposites to truth, actually exist as ideas within the mind. Thus, they are included in the absolute truth as they are part of existence. Impossibility of Non-Existence: The idea of non-existence has to exist conceptually to be considered, which paradoxically brings it into existence. Consequently, Leo asserts that absolute truth only acknowledges existence, making non-existence and falsehood conceptually impossible. Conceptualizing Non-Existence: When people consider non-existence, they are engaging in mental exercises that lead to illusions and misunderstandings. The example of an imaginary kangaroo demonstrates that all conceptions, including those implying non-existence, are part of existence and thus, truth. Death and the Continuity of Existence: Challenging the traditional view of death, Leo suggests that our understanding of death as non-existence might be conceptually flawed, opening up possibilities that death may not be final. Defining Isness and Existence: The effort to define "isness" and "existence" is challenging due to the limitations of language, logic, and the human mind. Recognition of the truth requires a deep personal insight that transcends these limitations. Deepening Awareness to Understand Existence: Leo encourages a continuous and intensifying focus on existence itself (isness) to realize its true nature, which involves a shift in consciousness rather than the accumulation of knowledge or evidence. Truth as Inescapable and Absolute: Even if the universe were to be destroyed, the truth would persist, for truth reflects whatever is the case. Truth's existence is unconditional and independent of the universe's details. Necessity of Consciousness Shift to Realize Truth: To recognize truth, a fundamental shift in one's state of consciousness is necessary, beyond mere intellectual thinking or logical deduction. Analogy of the universe's states: Like bits in a hard drive, the universe can be in different states ('off', 'on', or anything in between), yet these states don't alter the intrinsic nature of existence or truth. Non-existence as a concept: Non-existence is a mental construct; it has to exist conceptually to be considered, so a 'wiped clean' universe would still embody pure, empty existence or 'isness', which is absolute truth. Truth prior to physical existence: Truth is fundamental, existing before all objects, time, space, and the universe; all these elements are merely aspects of ultimate truth. Experience and the illusion of perception: The concept of experience or perception is an illusion, cast by the mind to sustain the belief in one's human existence. Leo explains there is only absolute truth, and what we consider experience is a mind projection. Ego's co-option of truth: The ego converts actuality (absolute truth or isness) into a 'conceptual amalgam' conventionally perceived as experience, which hinders understanding. Misconception of human experience: What is thought to be human experience is, in fact, the universe experiencing itself in various forms—emotions, sensations, and consciousness are all the universe. Absence of subjectivity: There are no biological entities, sense organs, perception, subjectivity, or individuals. Only absolute truth exists objectively. Emotional reactions as defense mechanisms: Fear, anger, or criticism against these ideas are mental defenses trying to preserve the illusion of personal existence and distract from the truth. Unification of metaphysics and epistemology: In non-duality, there is no experiencer or perceiver; pure experience or perception is recontextualized as absolute truth, merging metaphysics and epistemology. Paradoxical features of absolute truth: Absolute truth is infinite, singular, paradoxical, and cannot be proven, communicated, symbolized, enumerated, or captured by logic. Consciousness as pure existence: Pure consciousness has no form or quality and contains all qualities and forms; it is both everything and nothing, the embodiment of absolute truth. Complexity of understanding truth: Truth encompasses consciousness, God, love, and is multi-dimensional, eternal, all-powerful, and uncaused—it is the reality of oneself. Role of exploring truth: Exploring truth requires persistent effort and understanding its various aspects and is essentially realizing one's inherent truth, distinct from what is known or thought. Origin of Truth: Truth did not emerge from anywhere as the concept of origins and destinations are part of the truth itself. Anything that exists or is the case is truth. Therefore, saying that truth came from somewhere is nonsensical because that somewhere would also be truth. Truth is nothingness, which simultaneously is everything—this is infinity and encapsulates all of existence. Potential for Self-Delusion: Leo acknowledges that it might seem possible for one to be deluded about truth, especially when discussing the effects of psychedelics like LSD. However, truth is the most fundamental component of reality and cannot be further explained or justified with stories or validations. He advises using the techniques he's provided to personally access the truth. Absolute vs. Conceptual Truth: Leo differentiates between absolute truth, which is boundless and includes all concepts, and conceptual truths, which are subject to imagination and misunderstanding. Absolute truth is the sum of all possible concepts. Science's Validation of Truth: Leo questions the need for science to validate truth since truth is a personal realization. Those who award recognitions like the Nobel Prize may themselves lack awareness of what truth is. He suggests that external validation is not necessary for personal realizations of truth. Absolute Truth versus Relative Truths: While relative truths from science and math are practical for living and manipulating reality, they don't encompass absolute truth, which is infinite and doesn't require substantiation through relative truths. Absolute truth is non-dual, but it's useful to talk about relative truth when functioning in the everyday dualistic world. Utility and Practicality of Absolute Truth: Leo states that absolute truth is not practical in the conventional sense but is essential as it forms the substance of the universe and all existence. It's so fundamentally useful that it becomes impractical from a human perspective. The function of absolute truth is to be the substance and isness of everything that exists. Misguided motivation for truth: Asking "what's in it for me" regarding the pursuit of truth is an unhelpful approach, and stopping this mindset can solve many of life's problems. Pursuit of truth is a choice: There is no obligation to pursue truth; it should be motivated by curiosity, interest, or an appreciation for truth itself. Otherwise, one can choose not to engage with it. Benefits of pursuing truth: While seeking truth may not appear practically beneficial, it can greatly reduce suffering, as suffering is rooted in illusion and falsehood. Selfish vs. Higher Motivations for truth: The pursuit of truth should ideally stem from an appreciation of its inherent beauty and love, not solely as an escape from suffering. Methods for discovering absolute truth: Practices like meditation, Kriya yoga, psychedelics, self-inquiry, contemplation, and consuming educational content are recommended pathways towards understanding truth. Extreme spiritual techniques: Historically, intense experiences like Vision Quests and authentic baptism have been used to uncover truth but can be painful and dangerous, thus not recommended. Validating the discovery of truth: Genuine awakening to absolute truth is inherently self-validating and evident to the individual without need for external affirmation. Psychedelics and truth: Psychedelics are posited to reveal absolute truth, not due to their chemical composition but through the profound experiences they induce which are beyond logical explanation. Truth and love as identical: Truth, love, and consciousness are described as indistinguishably intertwined, constituting the very substrate of existence. Singularity of absolute truth: Absolute truth is singular and immutable, regardless of the diversity in personal interpretations or expressions of it. Leo's words and truth: Leo's words are not the absolute truth but serve as pointers to provoke personal exploration and realization of truth in the viewer. Claiming to know absolute truth: Professing to know the absolute truth is not egotistical if it is based on genuine experience rather than conceptual knowledge. Warnings about truth: Caution is advised against those claiming proprietary knowledge of truth, and the concept of truth should not be reduced to mind or brain properties or mistaken for mere formlessness or cessation. Truth's evolving understanding: Recognizing that one's current comprehension of truth is sufficient for sharing but acknowledging there are deeper levels yet to be explored. Cessation and Formlessness: Leo describes that realization of the absolute truth doesn't necessitate cessation of experience; form and formlessness are identical. The relative domain is absolute truth disguised, indicating experiences and lack thereof are equally true aspects of reality. Awakening does not guarantee absolute truth: Awakening experiences, such as glimpsing no-self or realizing one's own non-reality, do not equate to full comprehension of absolute truth. Deeper exploration and multiple awakenings may be necessary to grasp its full extent. Necessity of altered consciousness for truth: Absolute truth can't be thought into existence; it requires a significant change in one's state of consciousness, potentially achievable through psychedelics, yoga, concentration, or meditation retreats. Confusion between absolute truth and beliefs: What one may consider absolute truth is often mistaken. Thoughts and conceptions are likely to be falsehoods masquerading as truth. Psychology and truth connection: Personal dissatisfaction and emotional issues result from a disconnection with the truth. Therapy and self-actualization are akin to strengthening oneself to bear the truth, suggesting that facing truth is a therapeutic process. Image 2 Practical importance of truth: Leo conveys that awareness of absolute truth is crucial for understanding one's true nature and leading a fulfilled life, emphasizing that material success does not resolve the fundamental disconnect from truth. Pursuit of truth over material success: Instead of seeking wealth or status, becoming a truth-seeker is posited as the ultimate means to reduce suffering and bring about profound personal change. Actualized.org's role as a mental scaffold: The website serves as a temporary support structure to inspire self-discovery. Leo suggests using the provided resources as tools rather than dogma, to be discarded once their purpose is served. Flipendo