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What Is God - Part 2 - Clear Answers To 70+ Commonly Asked Questions https://youtu.be/YMLuA2MzV40 "We are small pieces of God's mental apparatus." - Freeman Dyson Leo's clarification on being part of God: Leo establishes that depending on one's interpretation of 'you', an individual can be both a part of God and God themselves. In the conventional sense, 'you' refers to a part of God, but the deeper sense of self, realized through awakening practices, is God in its entirety. God's nature as tricky: Leo elaborates that God's nature requires trickery because reality itself is born of illusion. The physical world is a persistent disguise of God's true formlessness, which makes it challenging to recognize God in everyday experiences that we often take for granted. Experiencing God: Leo posits that individuals are constantly experiencing God but aren't aware of it because such awareness isn't necessary for survival. Noticing God requires becoming conscious of the truth that everything, including mundane objects and actions, is God. God's hiddenness: Leo addresses why God appears hidden by explaining that God's trickery is a creative necessity. The deceptive nature of God allows the experience of different forms and realities from formlessness. Recognizing God's true form would hinder practical human pursuits due to the realization of the illusory nature of concepts like money and material success. Claims about God and their falsifiability: Leo argues that God is the elemental truth and, as such, isn't subject to falsification in the traditional scientific sense. God's claims are verifiable through personal experience, and realization of this truth is self-validating. The burden of proof: Leo suggests that the burden of proof lies on individuals to discover and understand the truth of God, instead of it being something external that needs to be demonstrated or proved scientifically. He emphasizes that knowing God requires a more profound, introspective form of knowledge and understanding. Power of self-deception and God's capabilities: Leo emphasizes the absolute nature of self-deception, equating it to God's power. He asserts that God has the power to deceive itself into believing it is not God and, conversely, the power to awaken from that deception, illustrating the duality of God's capability. Rebuttal to 'God of the gaps' argument: Leo dismisses the 'God of the gaps' argument, explaining that while science aims to demystify reality, it will never succeed entirely because reality's infinite nature eludes complete understanding. For Leo, God embodies the mysterious 'gap' or nothingness that unifies all appearances. Differences between atheism and God as 'nothing': Addressing the materialist's stance on reality, Leo outlines the practical distinctions between his concept of 'nothing' as God and the atheistic view of non-existence. He lists multiple points where atheists' understanding diverges, such as reality being subjective, human beings as non-existent entities, and the sentient, intelligent nature of reality. Atheism's shortcomings in comprehending reality: Leo critiques the atheistic worldview, pointing out that it fails to recognize the subjective, relative nature of reality, the non-existence of humans as separate entities, the mechanistic view of reality, and the illusion of physical properties like time, space, and matter. Limitations and capabilities of consciousness: Atheists don't understand that their skepticism and doubts are tied to their current state of consciousness, which can change. Leo highlights the notion that consciousness is not a byproduct of the brain and that science has epistemic limits when trying to understand God or paranormal phenomena. Paranormal phenomena and the nature of God: Leo argues that atheists ignore the existence of paranormal activities, underestimate science's potential to answer all questions, and don't recognize that they are God, part of an infinite reality with no physical limits. Impossibility of God being a hallucination: Finally, Leo clarifies that direct consciousness of God cannot be a hallucination or delusion. Realizing God as the absolute truth leaves no room for misinterpretation as it doesn't rely on language, symbols, or perception. God as absolute truth: The concept of hallucination and delusion arises when the mind thinks rather than directly interfaces with absolute truth. When one is fully conscious of absolute truth, the idea of God as a hallucination is not applicable because in that state, there’s no room for doubt or the perception of hallucination. Experiencing God beyond the brain: When taking 5-MeO-DMT, reality is flipped inside out to the extent that the concept of having a brain or chemicals is forgotten. Leo emphasizes that in this state, 5-MeO-DMT is not a brain state, chemical, or neurotransmitter; it's a direct experience of God, which one must undergo to understand its profundity. Psychedelics as a pathway to truth: Skeptics question the validity of psychedelic experiences, but Leo argues that consciousness is all-powerful and can create any experience, including the realization of absolute truth. Leo invites doubters to partake in breakthrough psychedelic experiences to understand this personally. Understanding the meta-truth of God: Leo refutes the idea that God could just be part of a computer simulation, emphasizing that God is the ultimate realization of absolute infinity. He uses the concept of nested matrices to explain the scope of God – an infinite recursion of realities, indicating that all of existence is a hallucination, which psychedelics can help reveal. Infinity beyond God debunked: Leo addresses the idea of something existing beyond God by explaining that God is equivalent to "everything" and "totality," enveloping all potential aspects of existence. This realization, once reached, leaves nothing more to understand, and the concept of totality precludes the existence of anything outside of God. God cannot be a mere component: Leo clarifies that God cannot be just a part or product of something else, like a computer simulation, because God encompasses all possible phenomena. The notion of a computer simulation is a finite concept within the infinitude that is God. God's self-creation explained: Leo discusses how God interacts solely with itself, imposing self-limitations in the form of physical reality to create the potential for experience and surprise. This necessity is why there can only be one absolute infinity, representing true totality. God's capacity to create limitations: God incarnates in various forms, each with its limitations to experience existence. For instance, humans can lift certain rocks but not others, demonstrating God's self-imposed limitations. The formless Godhead, being infinite potential, cannot engage in such actions and must express itself through forms. God and self-destruction: God, in its formless state or as the Godhead, cannot be destroyed since destruction only applies within the realm of form. Although incarnated forms of God, such as humans, can experience destruction, the formless Godhead remains eternally intact. Formlessness and impermanence of forms: God, as formless, is eternal, but incarnates into forms such as humans or stars, which are transient and can be destroyed, like a star by a black hole or a person by jumping off a building. Overcoming confirmation bias in spiritual experiences: Leo discusses how genuine spiritual experiences shatter existing conceptual understandings and offer truths that are self-validating and often shocking, despite previous exposure to similar ideas. Denial of specific religious affiliations: Leo clarifies that he is not covertly adhering to any religion such as Christianity or Buddhism. His teachings are based on direct awakening experiences, not on a desire for God to be real or preexisting religious beliefs. Certainty vs. humility in speaking about God: Leo addresses the perceived arrogance of speaking with certainty about God. He explains that absolute truth is known without doubt once realized and expresses this truth without false humility. Possibility of misunderstanding God: Leo acknowledges the potential for misinterpretation or false experiences of God. He defends his understanding by referencing consistent awakening experiences, cross-referencing spiritual texts, and an openness to reevaluating his insights. Rejecting the notion of unknowability in spirituality: Leo counters the idea that asserting 'we don't know' is more scientific or humble. When true knowledge or realization of God is obtained, claiming ignorance would be dishonest, and one must remain open to astounding insights. Non-existence of evil from God's perspective: Leo argues that evil is a human projection based on survival, not an absolute reality. From God's universal viewpoint, there is no evil or suffering, just the perfect manifestation of existence. Perfect nature of the world from a higher perspective: The world, despite apparent imperfections when perceived through ego, is seen as perfect from God's higher perspective. Analogies of movie watching and rollercoaster rides illustrate the subjective experience of suffering and the illusory nature of evil. Absence of duty towards God: Since humans are embodiments of God, there is no duty to worship or pray. Leo suggests the real duty lies in awakening and raising awareness oneself, rather than adhering to traditional religious practices. Leo's certainty and the nature of absolute truth: Asserting knowledge of God, Leo shares that with direct experience, there's an undeniable certainty about this absolute truth, contrasting it with the nature of scientific knowledge and speculation. Rollercoaster and skydiving experience as an analogy for God’s interaction with human life: Leo compares human existence and the thrills and fears it brings to a rollercoaster ride or a skydiving experience. He suggests that as God incarnates into human experiences, it deliberately places itself into various situations, which, while sometimes terrifying or uncomfortable, also offer exhilaration and a form of enjoyment akin to the ultimate virtual reality, such as described in the movie "The Matrix." Skydiving as a metaphor for confronting fear and questioning life choices: Leo recounts his personal skydiving experience as a metaphor for life’s moments of intense questioning and fear of one's chosen path. He relates to the jarring realization during free fall that one may never choose to face such a terrifying situation again, representing moments of existential questioning that arise during human life. The addictive nature of excitement and suffering in human experience: Leo points out that humans instinctively seek excitement as well as the paradoxical allure of suffering. He suggests that people secretly enjoy their suffering and even might not wish to relinquish it, as it is a crucial part of their experience and identity. Unconditional love of God and non-judgment: Addressing the question of why God wouldn't judge actions such as murder or rape, Leo explains that God is all-loving and does not judge because it embodies every possible experience, including those we label as negative. Judgments of good and bad originate from the ego's perspective and serve the purpose of survival and identity defense rather than a divine perspective. The radical nature of God's love and the human perspective: Leo describes God's love as too radical for human beings to embody because it extends to everything in existence, contrasting with humans' selective love constrained by survival and defense of identity and moral constructs. God's relationship with evil and hate: Leo argues that evil and hate, as understood by humans, only exist as a perspective of the ego. To experience these emotions, God incarnates into limited forms such as human beings. From God’s ultimate perspective, it loves all aspects of creation, including those seen as evil or hateful. The nature of mainstream religion: Leo explains that mainstream religions are limited by the cognitive development of the times they were created and are often filled with metaphors and stories that cater to the understanding of those eras. Hence, they may seem confusing and diluted compared to direct experiences and teachings about God. The origin and dilution of religious teachings: He goes on to discuss how the teachings of enlightened individuals like Jesus, Buddha, and Muhammad, when passed down through less enlightened individuals and over extended periods, are subject to misinterpretation and dilution. God, evil, and the Devil: Leo clarifies that God is responsible for all creations, including those perceived as evil, as there is nothing outside of God. He explains the concept of the Devil as God’s incarnation experiencing separation, ego, and survival mechanisims—"the Devil" is another form through which God experiences itself. Challenges of straightforwardly explaining God: Finally, Leo addresses the challenges faced by mainstream religions in explaining God in a straightforward manner, attributing these to historical cognitive limits, cultural metaphors, and the distorting effects of interpreting and recording religious teachings over time. Adaptation of religious teachings: Religious teachings often involve moral codes like defining right and wrong or lawful and unlawful. These were advanced for their time and served as a form of legal and moral infrastructure before the establishment of countries and legal systems. Corruption of spirituality by ego: Spiritual teachings and religions can be co-opted by the ego for its purposes. Rulers and nation-states have historically used religion to control masses and justify wars, leading to the spread of confusion, delusion, and egotism. Challenges in codifying and spreading God's realization: The personal and subjective nature of realizing God makes it difficult to codify and mass distribute this knowledge through books or videos without misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Differentiating dated teachings from timeless wisdom: In studying religious texts like the Bible, it is important to distinguish outdated practices from enduring wisdom. Some archaic teachings must be recognized as products of their time and not applicable today. Commonalities across diverse religions: Despite the surface disagreements, various religions share a significant amount of core teachings, emphasizing the importance of direct experience and mystical insight to discern universal truths and recognize commonalities. Integration of religions: The modern idea of integrating religions to understand their common essence contrasts with the traditional perspective where each religion aimed at a monopoly on truth. An integral approach can help resolve superficial disagreements. Evidence of spiritual truths across history: The consistent mention of spirituality and God across all human history and cultures, often reflecting common themes, suggests there's more to it than mere superstition, mass delusions, or groupthink. Misconceptions regarding religion: Religion's historical involvement in conflicts doesn’t negate the personal discovery of God. Technology and other societal elements also contribute to wars, separating the potential misuse of religion from the experience of God. Usage of the word 'God': Despite misunderstandings, the term 'God' effectively captures the divine experience. Using non-specific terms might dilute the extraordinary aspect of the experience. Interpretation of religious visions: Visions of deities or religious figures during mystical experiences are symbolic interpretations by the mind, influenced by cultural and personal backgrounds. These are not arguments against God but reflective of cultural filters. Authenticity of spiritual teachings: No spiritual tradition has a monopoly on God or spirituality. Truths about God existed long before contemporary spiritual traditions and are global rather than exclusive to any specific region or culture. Understanding religious differences: To discern the underlying unity in various religious teachings, one must approach them with direct experience and mystical insights, rather than solely through intellectual study. Leo Gura's perspective on cultural interpretations of God: Leo notes that different cultures, such as Christians, Buddhists, Jews, and ancient Greeks and Egyptians, all have knowledge of God. He emphasizes that no single culture has a monopoly on the truth about God; these insights are accessible across cultures and history. Buddhism and the concept of God: Despite common misconceptions, Leo explains that Buddhism does have a concept of God. Buddhism’s "God" is expressed as No-Self, Buddha Mind, the Dharmakaya, Nirvana, etc. He clarifies that the difference between Buddhist No-Self and Hindu Self is a matter of degrees in awakening, not different endpoints. Experience versus direct consciousness of God: Leo uses the term "experience" loosely when discussing God, suggesting that "being" or "direct consciousness" is more accurate. He advises expanding the notion of experience to include these ideas. He also discusses integrating the direct consciousness of the formless God with earthly experiences to recognize that everyday existence is, in fact, an instance of God. The need for cross-referencing sources: Leo highlights the importance of validating one's spiritual experiences through high-quality, diverse scriptures and teachings. This helps to guard against self-deceit and ensure interpretations are consistent with established wisdom. Why not commit suicide to become God: Addressing the notion of suicide to become God, Leo argues for valuing one's current incarnation and the experiences it offers. He promotes early enlightenment to fully appreciate and live one's life rather than postponing realization until death. Existence in the presence of the all-knowing God: Leo explains how God sets up scenarios to forget and then remember itself, suggesting that the formless God understands itself by incarnating in various forms, including human life, and experiencing different aspects of existence. Realization of diverse forms of God: He talks about God's need to manifest in innumerable forms, including humans, fish, or galaxies, throughout time. This process allows God to fully experience and understand what it means to be God across the entirety of existence. Nature of God's self-knowledge: God doesn't fully know itself until it lives through its manifestations; self-realization occurs through direct experience. Purpose of discussing God: Talking about God is to make people aware of their potential to realize God, transform their lives, and overcome suffering and delusion with techniques to actualize this realization, while noting the pitfalls along the spiritual path. Utility of spiritual teachings: Repetitive teachings serve to inspire and solidify understanding; they motivate individuals to practice until realization, and guide post-awakening development and application in the world. Compatibility of science with understanding God: Current science, based on concepts and symbols, cannot comprehend God, which is beyond symbolism. However, science may evolve to include mysticism and non-symbolic methods such as first-person experiences and psychedelics. Science recognizing God: Future science could acknowledge concepts like absolute infinity or nothingness after integrating mysticism, departing from traditional materialism. Transformation of modern science: Science must adopt a more mystical perspective, acknowledging truths beyond conceptual understanding, for a holistic comprehension of reality. Integration of science and spirituality: By redefining science and mysticism, cultural barriers can dissolve, leading to a closer merger and new understandings in both fields. Science's role in reality beyond the mind: Science will need to accept aspects of reality that are beyond the mind and traditional materialistic proof to truly advance. Potential synergy of science and spirituality: Future collaboration between science and spirituality is expected to lead to revolutionary advancements, benefiting both fields. Loneliness of God: The formless Godhead does not feel loneliness. Still, incarnated forms like humans can, even though ultimate realization quells the sense of loneliness despite intrinsic aloneness. Varied curiosity about God: Differences in metaphysical curiosity may stem from brain types, genetics, environmental upbringing, and exposure to spiritual concepts during formative years. Curiosity about God penetrates the surface of reality and can disrupt established worldviews. Mechanism of God's creation: God's creation has no mechanism; the universe spontaneously exists without cause and effect chains or mathematical rules. Reality simply "is," a challenge for materialists to grasp without a shift in perspective. Mechanism of Creation and Cause-Effect Chains: Materialists resist the realization that the universe appears without mechanisms or mathematical equations; it manifests spontaneously as an indivisible miracle. Understanding the Fundamental Nature of Existence: Instead of seeking ultimate particles like quarks as explanations, Leo suggests treating the present moment as fundamental with no underlying mechanism. Eternal Nature and Self-Creation of God: God is eternal but is also in a constant state of self-creation. God, as formless, has always existed, and as form, is creating every moment anew. Impossibility of God Being an Alien or AI: God cannot be an AI or alien as these are finite forms within the totality that God is. God encompasses everything, not limited to any form or entity. God, Evolution, and Continuous Creation: God is both eternal and evolving. Evolution in a traditional sense and God's continual creation process are essentially the same, happening within God's mind. Reconciliation of Darwinian Evolution with God: Leo argues that traditional evolution occurs within God's design, implying a directed, intelligent process rather than random mutation and natural selection. Reasons for Undesirable Life Experiences: Individuals have the power to change their lives. Difficult life situations are part of God experiencing all forms of life, and spiritual awakening allows one to navigate these gracefully. Possibility of Constant God Awareness: Sahaja Samadhi is the permanent awareness of God in everyday life, a state beyond peak experiences or meditative moments. Difficulty of Permanent Awakening: Full realization of God takes time and effort due to the tremendous scope of absolute truth and the need to deconstruct long-standing illusions. Challenges in Realizing God: The struggle to realize God stems from deep-rooted survival mechanisms driving behavior, thus conflicts arise when one pursues the formless nature of God, which opposes survival instinct. Deconstructing the Illusion of Life: Truly understanding and maintaining the realization of God requires active deconstruction of life’s illusions, allowing one not to fall back into the hypnotic seduction of dualistic existence. Challenge of realizing God: Realizing God is difficult due to deeply ingrained habits and the brain's slow process of change. Neurons need time to rewire to alter behaviors and habits, impacting one's ability to sustain mystical insights. Ease of realizing God: Paradoxically, realizing God can also be simple. Theoretically, if one were to sit in isolation for 30 days with absolute stillness of mind and body, they could become conscious of God by the end of the period. However, this level of stillness in practice is extremely difficult to achieve. Commitment to the spiritual journey: The difficulty in realizing God significantly decreases with a serious, focused commitment. The likelihood of realization within a short timeframe, like a month, increases dramatically when an individual dedicates themselves fully and without distractions. Balancing spirituality with family and career: It is possible to realize God while maintaining family and career commitments. However, it's advisable to stagger these pursuits to prevent being overwhelmed. In India, certain schools of spirituality offer techniques that householders can use alongside their family and career responsibilities. Visualization as a method to realize God: Visualization practices from Tantra yoga and Tibetan Buddhism can be powerful, concentrating the mind intensely on a deity to facilitate a non-dual mystical experience. Yet, one must take care not to become overly attached to the representation to break through to the formless aspect of God. Pursuing God at a young age: One is never too young to start thinking about God or spirituality. It is possible to realize God as a teenager or in the early 20s. However, it is equally important to focus on practical skills and responsibilities, balancing spiritual development with other aspects of life. Experiencing God at different cognitive stages: People at all stages of cognitive development can experience God, but the interpretation will depend on their level. Higher cognitive stages allow for a more holistic understanding and ease the process of mystical experience and proper interpretation. God's need for self-realization: God itself does not have a need for self-realization and is content with all forms of existence. However, as humans, when we awaken, we can experience and understand our divine nature, something not possible for non-conscious forms. God as personal and impersonal: God is both personal and impersonal. While the Godhead lacks human traits and is impersonal, it is personal in the sense that it experiences itself as humans with uniquely human qualities. God's involvement in human lives: The passive Godhead by nature does not manipulate lives actively; however, as the manifest form of God, it can be seen as steering lives through human thoughts, emotions, and actions. God's agenda or plan: In essence, God has no particular agenda or plan; its purpose is in existence itself. Yet from a human perspective, it seems that the universe is on an evolutionary path towards greater complexity and self-awareness. God as a complex singularity: Leo imagines a future where God experiences life through various forms, feels emotions like humans, and processes information with supercomputing capabilities, all interconnected into an ultimate singularity. Pantheism vs. Panentheism: Both pantheism (everything is God) and panentheism (everything is inside of God) are true in non-duality. The distinction is seen as trivial since the formlessness of God (panentheism) is not different from the forms (pantheism), creating a paradoxical overlap. Mankind's discovery of God: Likely, humans have had knowledge of God for over 450,000 years. Leo speculates that the early spiritual awareness arose from a lack of distractions, meditative lifestyles, natural spiritual gifts, use of psychedelics, and possibly shamanistic practices among early human ancestors. God's incarnation as individuals: God embodies every form simultaneously, so one's unique human form is just one among countless expressions of God. Leo stresses not to take personal form too seriously as God experiences everything at once. Reasons for God creating diverse life: The variety of life forms, like humans and animals, allows God to experience rich complexities and emotions, contributing to an ongoing evolution towards greater complexity and depth of experience. Utilization of God's realization by humans: While the ego might seek to use the realization of God for material gains, deeper purposes include elevating humanity's consciousness, teaching, improving personal faculties, and nurturing conscious growth in all aspects of life. Special powers from realizing God: Realizing God may lead to paranormal abilities or 'siddhis' due to spiritual awakening, but its pursuit by the ego can become a distraction. Though these abilities exist, they are not guaranteed nor should they be the focus of spiritual practice. Possibility of miracles: Miracles as paranormal occurrences, like healing and synchronicities, are considered possible by Leo. He views all existence as miraculous and highlights the nuanced nature of what constitutes a miracle within the physical reality. Truth and falsehood in the Bible: The Bible contains both wisdom and outdated misconceptions. It holds truths, such as the 'I Am' concept of God and the inward kingdom of heaven but also has misleading elements due to its human authorship. Man's duty towards God and worship: No objective duty exists toward God, as humans are manifestations of God themselves. Practices like worship and prayer often reinforce a false duality and can obstruct the realization of one's divine nature. What God desires from humans: Fundamentally, God desires nothing from humans; each being is free to exist as they choose. However, Leo encourages individuals to strive for consciousness and appreciate the magnificence of life. Following religion's relation to God realization: Leo advises abandoning religion due to its potential to hinder realizing God. He views personal direct experience of God as more profound than adhering to religious dogma. Religion, often filled with brainwashing, can be less enlightening compared to personal realization. Misconception about teachings: While it may seem that Leo's teachings echo traditional religious scripts like the Quran or the Bible, he clarifies that he presents spirituality from an integral, holistic perspective, encompassing insights from modern disciplines such as psychology, quantum mechanics, and sociology—something ancient texts do not incorporate. Evolution of spirituality: Leo emphasizes the necessity for spiritual practices to evolve and adapt to modern complexities and technological advancements, pointing out that sticking to medieval spiritual traditions is insufficient for the current era. Higher-level instruction and avoiding traps: He distinguishes his teachings by aiming to discuss spirituality at a cutting-edge level, incorporating contemporary knowledge, and providing guidance on avoiding pitfalls like cult dynamics, which are not addressed in traditional spiritual teachings. Essential requirements for realizing God: Leo identifies three core requirements: laser-focused concentration, radical open-mindedness (to the extent of considering concepts like death and evil), and a genuine metaphysical curiosity about existence, reality, and God. Critical thinking and self-validation: Leo encourages viewers to not blindly trust him but to cross-reference, explore different sources, and personally experiment with yoga, meditation, self-inquiry, and psychedelics to validate the truths he presents. No shortcut to understanding God: He acknowledges that understanding God isn't achievable through Q&A format nor through seeking previews of awakening; it requires actual awakening and multiple experiences for a comprehensive understanding. Usefulness of Actualized.org: Leo concludes by promoting actualized.org as a helpful resource for those serious about realizing God, indicating that the site offers practical teachings and powerful spiritual techniques that can lead to significant awakenings in a relatively short period. Avis

Spiral Dynamics - Stage Green https://youtu.be/z_Gy3mTztgg "Money can't buy life." - Bob Marley "If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there would be peace." - John Lennon "If you tremble with indignation at every injustice, then you are a comrade of mine." - Che Guevara Stage Green Overview: Green stage emerges in response to Orange's limitations, particularly the unfulfillment found in material success, and transitions the focus towards building a sense of community and meaningful relationships. Values of Green: Empathy, compassion, equality, multiculturalism, peace, flattening hierarchies, environmental concerns, and human well-being are fundamental values for Green. Emergence and Transition: Green develops when Orange's materialism fails to satisfy the human spirit, prompting a shift from competition to cooperation and a realization of the collective's importance. Global Community: Unlike Blue's focus on one's own civilization, Green considers the entire world as its community, seeking harmony and equality for all, regardless of race or culture. Rejection of Materialism: The stage sees materialism as hollow and unsustainable and advocates for more humanized and community-oriented values. Health Crisis in Orange: An Orange health crisis, physical or spiritual, can trigger a transition to Green by highlighting the importance of enjoying life and relationships over relentless success. Green Values List: Important aspects for Greens include love, harmony, environmentalism, activism, rejecting greed, valuing diversity, and practicing empathy. Femininity in Green: Green encourages the expression of femininity, marking a departure from the patriarchal tendencies of previous stages and emphasizing balanced gender roles. Interpersonal Relationships in Green: For Green, human bonding, sensitivity, and interpersonal skills are prioritized, contrasting with the formal interactions seen in Orange work environments. Green's communal spirituality: Green values spirituality without strict religious dogma, embracing shared practices in yoga and meditation circles. Environmental consciousness: Prioritizing ecological awareness, Mother Nature's wisdom, and sustainable living, green rejects the notion of humans as mere cogs in a machine. Social justice and equality: Green focuses on protecting the vulnerable and redistributing resources to level the playing field, countering capitalism's inequalities. Inclusivity and tolerance: Members of the Green stage advocate for inclusive groups where everyone has a voice, demonstrating significant tolerance for differing viewpoints. Open-mindedness and intimacy: Green values open-minded attitudes, deeper intimate connections, and comprehensive sex education over the superficial, transactional approach of previous stages. Cooperation and creativity: Transitioning from competition to cooperation, green values creativity, beauty, and art for its intrinsic worth, independent of financial gain. Green entrepreneurship: While still valuing entrepreneurial spirit, Green's approach is tempered with humanity, contrasting with the profit-first mentality. Workplace inclusiveness: A Green leader nurtures employees, valuing their feelings and input, unlike the impersonal management styles of Orange. Rejecting material displays: Green prioritizes internal qualities over external material wealth and appearances. Individuality within Green: Despite valuing individual expression, there's a trend towards a collective identity, revealing conformity within non-conformity. Burning Man as Green exemplar: Burning Man festival is cited as an epitome of Green values, celebrating community, environmental responsibility, and artistic expression. Green in politics and society: Progressive movements, the New Age community, vegans, and political figures like Bernie Sanders are emblematic of Green ideals. Values transformation in Green: The transformation from "I the capable" in Orange to "We the accepting" in Green indicates a shift towards communal success and growth. Decision-making through consensus: Green stresses reconciliation and consensus in decision-making, favoring mutual understanding and dialogue. Emotional intelligence over rationality: Green prioritizes emotional metrics for success over quantifiable financial metrics that Orange values. Openness to New Age concepts: Green stage is more receptive to New Age ideas and alternative practices that might have been dismissed as irrational by Orange. American Political Spectrum and Spiral Dynamics: The U.S. political landscape reflects the stages of Spiral Dynamics with conservatives skewing towards blue (traditionalist values), liberals leaning green (progressive values), and businesspeople falling in between. Republicans reside between blue and orange (achievement and success), while Democrats are positioned between orange and green. Political Media and Green Values: Media outlets like CNN and MSNBC appear liberal to those with blue or orange perspectives, while in reality, they operate primarily from orange with corporatist leanings. Progressive political shows and hosts like The Young Turks, Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Sam Seder's The Majority Report embody green values with rational policies and a blend of right and left-brain thinking. Distinction of Green Intellectuals: Public figures such as Noam Chomsky, Michael Moore, and Al Gore represent healthy examples of green intellectuals. These individuals, along with social workers and community organizers, reflect the embrace of green values like equality, environmentalism, and social justice. Universities and Green Ideology: Universities tend to foster a liberal and progressive environment, resonating with green stage characteristics such as social justice, LGBTQ rights, and post-modern feminism. This often comes into the crosshairs of critics like Jordan Peterson, who mislabels these movements as "neo-marxist." Critique of Jordan Peterson's Position: Jordan Peterson's conflating of progressivism with "neo-marxism" demonstrates a misunderstanding of green values and potentially hinders personal and communal growth past the green stage. Peterson's critiques stem from personal negative experiences and do not reflect the broader, more rational and down-to-earth green populace. Green Stage Misrepresentation: Labeling green values as neo-marxist or creating pejorative terms like "social justice warriors" unfairly demonizes the stage and creates barriers to personal development. Organizations fighting for abortion rights, pacifism, and environmentalism, such as ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and environmental NGOs, exemplify green activism, distinct from the unhealthy extremes represented by groups like Antifa. The 60s and Green Cultural Movements: The counterculture movement of the 1960s with figures like John Lennon and events like Woodstock express the green stage's emphasis on peace, love, and environmentalism. Modern examples continue this tradition with the legalization of marijuana and the support of psychedelics pioneers like Timothy Leary. Green Stage and Business Practices: While some businesses like Whole Foods may attract a customer base that appreciates green values, these entities often represent a mixture of orange ambition and green conscience. An example of the conflict within green ethics is the discontinued sale of rabbit meat at Whole Foods due to customer protests, while still selling other meats like beef and chicken. Green Sensitivity and Hypocrisy at Whole Foods: Green stage's emotional sensitivity led to outrage at Whole Foods for selling rabbit meat, reflecting a certain hypocrisy since they still sell beef and chicken. This event exemplifies the emotional decision-making and selective compassion characteristic of the Green stage. Green Affinity for Alternative Practices: Western yoga, reiki, Western forms of Buddhism, and other holistic practices are popular among Green stage individuals, catering to their preference for non-traditional healing and spirituality. Pope Francis' Blend of Blue and Green: Pope Francis exhibits Green stage values with his liberal stance on global warming and social issues while maintaining Blue stage religious traditions, showcasing a transition phase in spiritual and religious contexts. Anti-Vaxxers and Hollywood in Green: Anti-vaxxers and the liberal political views often expressed during Hollywood award shows reflect the Green stage's propensity for social activism and justice. Geographic Presence of Green: Regions like Scandinavia, California, and cities like San Francisco and New York are identified as having strong Green stage influences due to their progressive policies and cultural movements. Green Approaches in Governance: Green stage values influence policies such as denuclearization, equal pay, free college, universal basic income, and eco-friendly initiatives in societies that lean towards Green. Google and Apple as Green-Oriented Corporations: The work culture at companies like Google and Apple embodies Green values through their benefits, such as healthy food options and family care, albeit they still retain Orange corporate elements. Warning Labels, Safety, and Utopian Communes as Green Markers: Green stage is associated with an emphasis on safety through warning labels, the popularity of talk therapy, men being open with emotions, and the idea of living in utopian communes. Tragic Idealism Represented in "Into The Wild": The film "Into The Wild" symbolizes Green's tragic idealism where the protagonist's quest for simplicity and nature results in an untimely death due to lack of practical survival skills. Green Stage Public Figures: Public figures like Russell Brand and organizations like the United Nations embrace Green stage values with their focus on social justice, environmentalism, and global community. Green Stage Slogans: Phrases that epitomize green values include "Love conquers all," "Sharing is caring," "Make love not war," and "Everyone is equal." These slogans represent Green's emphasis on harmony, equality, and a compassionate worldview. Triggers for the Green Stage: Green is sensitive to issues like injustice, inequality, oppression of minorities, and abuses of power. Hierarchical systems perceived as unjust, like the Indian caste system, heavily trigger Green's demand for change. Additionally, Green is responsive to instances of unchecked capitalism, consumerism, corporate greed, and environmental destruction. Green's Emotional Sensitivity: The highly evolved emotional sensitivity of Green leads to heightened responsiveness to triggers such as human rights abuses, racism, bigotry, fascism, and incidents that symbolize these issues, like Charlottesville in the U.S. Progressive Frustration Due to Societal Backwardness: Progressives, associated with Green, are often frustrated by society's resistance to change. They envision an egalitarian, democratic future but find the process halted by traditionalist and conservative elements invested in maintaining the status quo. Unhealthy Extremes of Green: When taken to the extreme, Green's sensitivity can become overbearing, with people getting easily offended and adopting an unrealistic idealism. There is sometimes a lack of practical strategy and too much focus on dialogue without action. Green Stage’s Demonization of Materialism: Green may vilify materialism and corporations, mistakenly not fully appreciating their necessary role in society. Green believes in building upon and transcending lower stages like Orange, rather than replacing them. Green Stage's Lack of Appreciation for Lower Stages: Green may attempt to introduce progressive ideals to countries that are not yet culturally or infrastructurally ready, overlooking the importance and necessity of the previous developmental stages. Challenges of Imposing Green Values: Attempting to uplift people directly to the Green stage without meeting them at their current level of development is impractical. Efforts by NGOs and charities in regions like the Middle East or Africa often fail because they don’t address the people’s immediate needs within their cultural context. Green's Misunderstanding of Economic Complexity: The Green stage may oversimplify economic issues, believing that solutions like raising taxes or regulating corporations will solve problems, not accounting for potential counterintuitive effects due to the economy's complexity. Critique of Relativism in Green: Green can fall into a trap of false equivalence by asserting that all cultures are on an equal playing field, which can lead to denying the reality that different cultures have varying levels of complexity and development. Recognizing Developmental Levels: It’s important to acknowledge that different cultures and individuals are at different developmental stages, which is a natural evolutionary process, not a moral judgment. Naive Pacifism in Green: Due to Green’s emphasis on love and peace, the stage can underestimate the complexity of conflict, leading to unrealistic expectations that non-intervention is always the best approach. Green’s Struggle with Hierarchy: The desire to flatten hierarchies can lead to inefficient decision-making in organizations, as Green might de-emphasize clear leadership and decisive action. Integration of Pragmatism Lacking in Green: Green can suffer from a lack of pragmatic action and effective decision-making when it has not fully integrated the lessons of the Orange stage, such as the importance of financial management and job stability. Extremist Elements and Emotional Overreach in Green: The collectivist orientation of Green may create extremist elements, characterized by moments of mob mentality. Excessive emotional involvement can also lead to burnout or emotional harm. Green's Compassion Dilemma: Green may focus too much on one type of compassion (soothing rather than confronting), potentially leading to inefficient solutions in situations that might require difficult but necessary truths. Green Guilt: Feelings of guilt can resurface in Green, associated with not living up to its high ideals, which can be disempowering instead of motivating effective action. Green's Reactive Nature: Green may prioritize reaction over proaction, focusing on responding to existing issues rather than pursuing its own goals and agenda. Stifling of Independence and Entrepreneurship: In some societies with strong Green values, independent thinking and entrepreneurial spirit may be discouraged if they conflict with societal norms of equality and consensus. The Incomplete Embrace of Spirituality in Green: While Green talks about spirituality, it may fail to fully embody the deep non-dual states necessary for unconditional love, lacking the discipline required for profound spiritual experiences. Sense of Entitlement in Green: Some individuals in the Green stage might not recognize that their level of development is built upon the achievements of previous stages, leading to a sense of entitlement to certain life conditions. Green's Entitlement and Naivety: Green can show a sense of entitlement, forgetting its own developmental privileges compared to third-world countries. It also sometimes exhibits naive altruism, which can lead to impractical aspirations like helping everyone without acknowledging real-world limitations. Green's Denial of Differences: Green might idealize equality to such an extent that it overlooks significant differences between individuals and cultures. Although well-intended, Green's push for equality can evolve into an ideology that limits creative and pragmatic solutions. Need for Flexible Thinking: The key lesson from Green is the importance of a flexible mind, free from fixed beliefs. This openness is essential for the liberation of consciousness and to transcend any particular stage's limitations. Exploitation of Green Empathy: Green's empathy can be exploited by other stages, such as Red or Orange, leading to situations where Green's tolerance is taken advantage of, particularly in viewing simpler tribal cultures with romanticized, unrealistic perceptions. Green's Potential Missteps: Green's idealism can result in underestimating the complexities of societal issues, such as blindly integrating all without practical borders or management of resource allocation, as seen in the case of Osho's commune. Green's Societal Influence: Globally, Green influences about 15% of cultural through media, politics, business, charities, and NGOs, with up to 10% of the adult population at the Green stage. Green's governance style typically involves a mix of socialist and capitalist elements with a flat hierarchy. Transcending Green Stage Myopia: To move past the Green stage, individuals need to grapple with its limitations, study the Yellow stage for greater wisdom, and stop prematurely judging other stages, ensuring they fully understand and integrate the lessons from each stage before advancing. Green's dissatisfaction with neutrality: Green sees neutrality as a lack of passion for social causes, while Yellow seeks a systemic approach before engaging in activism. Criticism of demonizing other stages: Green tends to demonize stages like Orange and Blue, which causes societal polarization and stalemate, hindering progress. Green's pitfalls in polarization: Progressives fear that without strong opposition, fascistic elements will prevail; however, this reactive approach creates stagnation rather than change. The urgency of transcending to Yellow: Reaching Yellow is crucial for solving systemic issues in society, a task that Green's approach often fails to accomplish effectively. Green's perspective on social issues: Greens are encouraged to balance their focus on social causes with the understanding that society progresses at its necessary rate. Recognition of politics as ego: High-minded Green politics are ultimately another form of ego, potentially distracting from inner self-actualization. The necessity of business: Acknowledging business as a necessary societal component and that Green is not the final developmental stage promotes growth beyond Green. Empathy for different stages: Empathizing with why people at different stages can't immediately become Green is essential to move into Yellow stage thinking. Educational privilege and consequences: Greens must acknowledge their educational privilege and the rigidity in mindset that improperly educated people may possess. Understanding action out of ignorance: Accepting that actions from bigotry to violence arise from ignorance helps in developing more effective approaches than mere protests. Resistance to triggered reactions: Overcoming the impulse to react to societal ills with demonstrations alone, prioritizing love and tolerance, including for intolerance itself. Moving beyond simplistic blame: Comprehensive understanding of the causes of societal issues is crucial, beyond attributing them solely to politicians or corporations. Introduction to systems-thinking: Studying systems-thinking helps Greens see the limitations in their stage and paves the way for transitioning to Yellow. Addressing Green hypocrisy: Greens often decry societal issues while inadvertently participating in them, pointing to the need for self-reflection. Identifying Green mob mentality: Being aware of the excesses of collective action within Green is key to developing individual critical thinking skills. Integration of lower stages: Fully integrating the pragmatic aspects of Orange, such as learning through starting a business, is recommended for evolving beyond Green. Self-reflection and serious practice: Pursuing practices such as meditation and self-inquiry enables greater introspection beyond the surface-level expressions of Green. Educating oneself on higher stages: Reading about Yellow and Turquoise stages and Spiral Dynamics aids in transcending Green by understanding the complexity of societal evolution. Deconstructing social values: Examining one's social causes in light of meaning, value, and purpose is recommended to identify underlying attachments and ego influences. Financial independence and self-sufficiency: Striving for a career that reflects Green values without reliance on exploitative systems encourages genuine alignment with Green principles. Self-alignment and avoiding stereotypes: Abstaining from stereotyping based on the Spiral Dynamics model aids in the advancement toward higher stages of personal development. Designing Career Choices with Consciousness: Leo suggests individuals take responsibility by creating their own job aligned with Green values and not based on exploiting others or the environment. He acknowledges the challenge and fulfillment in this path, highlighting his life purpose course aimed at assisting this process. The Importance of Neutrality and Perspective: Leo emphasizes the superiority of neutrality over polarization, especially as one advances to the Yellow stage's "true neutrality," which involves understanding and accommodating all stages within the Spiral Dynamics model. Protesting and Advocacy Limitations: He acknowledges the role of protests but points out their limitations, stressing the need for a deeper, systemic approach to problems beyond simple protest and dialogue. Contemplation and Self-reflection are Key: Leo advises thorough contemplation and self-reflection to understand the limitations and traps of one's current stage and to integrate lessons from previous stages before progressing. Model and Stereotyping: Leo warns against using Spiral Dynamics to stereotype people and stresses the model's complexity, advising against using it to advance political agendas. He encourages viewing politics from an ego and meta perspective to transcend the polarizing effects of political engagement. Importance of Not Skipping Stages: Leo emphasizes the importance of not rushing through stages or seeking shortcuts in personal development. He recommends mastering each stage and learning all its lessons before moving on to the next. Collaborative Efforts: Leo invites individuals to contribute to the actualized.org forum, where they can share or learn about examples that epitomize different Spiral Dynamics stages, enhancing collective understanding of the model. 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The Theme Of Things Going Full-Circle https://youtu.be/O7COBxw71MM "There is nothing that fails like success." - G.K. Chesterton "When you add to the truth, you subtract from it." - The Talmud "God is best known by not knowing him." - St. Augustine Theme of Things Going Full Circle: Leo introduces the profound theme of 'things going full circle' in life, which is seen in personal development and various life aspects. He distinguishes between a conventional understanding, like the hero’s journey, and a more paradoxical interpretation where extreme opposites on a spectrum, such as black and white, can actually loop back to connect with each other in unexpected, transformative ways. Conventional Full Circle vs. Paradoxical Full Circle: The conventional understanding of full circle involves a starting point, a journey with varied experiences, and a return to the origin—much like the hero's journey. However, Leo emphasizes a second, paradoxical meaning where the extremes of a spectrum can loop around, leading from one extreme to the other, such as pure black transitioning directly to pure white, implying major life shifts when these points are reached. Frivolous Examples of Full Circle: Leo shares whimsical instances of full circle phenomena, like art that is so bad it becomes good and jokes so unfunny they're funny. He notes these are more light-hearted and don't capture the more significant examples he's collected that illustrate how reality can be counterintuitive. Atheism vs. Theism Full Circle: Atheism and theism, typically seen as diametrically opposed, can actually transition into each other. Atheists may find God in the experience of profound nothingness, while theists may encounter nothingness as God, challenging both atheists' and theists' conventional beliefs. This example epitomizes the full circle theme by demonstrating how extreme views can shift dramatically, flipping one's understanding entirely. Hedonism and Asceticism: Leo contrasts the hedonist, who seeks endless pleasure but ends up unsatisfied and miserable, with the ascetic, who finds greater, unimaginable joy through solitude and self-awareness. This example illustrates how the pursuit of indulgence can paradoxically lead to despair, whereas extreme self-denial can culminate in profound happiness. Realignment with Reality through Full Circle Understanding: Leo expresses his hope that by explaining the full circle theme, listeners will develop the ability to see where these kinds of situations occur in life, helping them to understand life’s paradoxes and design a better life for themselves. Asceticism Misconstrued: Most people view the ascetic path to happiness—which actually works—as a route to suffering. This misconception prevents them from considering or seriously pursuing this viable strategy, highlighting how easily people can misunderstand the nature of certain paths to happiness. Selfishness Misinterpreted: Selfish individuals assume happiness comes from greed and personal gain, yet the greatest joy in life comes from selflessness, which appears counterintuitive to them. True selflessness involves contribution and doing good for its own sake, not personal gain. Effective Selflessness: People often mistake selflessness for a lack of boundaries, allowing themselves to be taken advantage of. However, true selflessness includes boundaries that enable one to contribute more effectively. Selfish individuals might only appreciate selflessness after an "inflection point" where they choose to become selfless, transforming their lives. Freedom Through Discipline Misconception: The pursuit of freedom without discipline often leads to collapse, whereas discipline, like forming healthy habits and working hard, leads to an unexpected deeper freedom. People chasing freedom fail to see this paradox. Empiricism Leads to Mysticism: Hardcore empiricism, when followed to the extreme, breaks down concepts until material reality becomes mystical. Skeptical empiricists don't see this coming as they conceive empiricism and mysticism to be at opposing ends. Nihilism's Inflection to Meaning: True awareness of nihilism reveals that nothing has inherent meaning, which paradoxically flips everything to become incredibly meaningful. This is missed by those who superficially subscribe to nihilism and those overly attached to finding meaning within concepts and physical forms. Morality versus Amorality Comes Full Circle: Taking amorality to its extreme reveals that nothing is inherently evil, transforming one's worldview to see everything as good. True saints understand this, choosing to embody goodness not because of imposed morality but out of conscious choice. Misunderstood Nihilism and Morality: Misinterpretations abound when nihilism isn't fully realized, leading to depression rather than peace; morality is confounded with lip service, whereas true understanding of amorality results in saint-like behavior. Both concepts often fail to be embraced to their deepest extents, reflecting society's limited comprehension of these philosophies. Moralism versus True Morality: Leo discusses the distinction between surface-level moralism and the depth of true morality. He criticizes moralistic approaches that follow rules and should statements in the hope of rewards or to avoid punishment. True morality, as he describes, arises when one realizes that good and evil are constructs and chooses to act virtuously out of intrinsic desire rather than obligation—demonstrated through the saintly example of Jesus versus the emulation by priests and popes who fail to grasp the full-circle journey. No Purpose versus Strong Purpose: Leo tackles the criticism of his discussions on life purpose in the face of inherent purposelessness. He asserts that recognizing the meaninglessness of all paths allows for the freedom to design one's purpose, arguing that this realization paradoxically leads to a strong sense of purpose. Historical figures like Jesus and Buddha had impactful lives stemming from the full-circle understanding that their purpose was ultimately pointless. Weakness versus Power: The video explores the paradox of power, suggesting that the acquisition of traditional forms of power (money, military force) leads to weakness, while relinquishing the desire for power results in true strength. He cites Gandhi's nonviolent resistance and philosophical anecdotes to illustrate that the greatest power comes from having nothing to lose. Introversion versus Extraversion Paradox: Leo posits that extreme introversion can circle back to complete extroversion through intense self-reflection and the realization that there is no interiority to the mind. By recognizing that thoughts and emotions are part of the external world, a deeply introverted person can live fully extroverted, dissolving the false duality between inner and outer worlds. Divine versus Mundane: Leo emphasizes that the mundane becomes divine when examined closely, challenging the perception that divinity is separate from everyday life. He encourages seeing the ordinary as divine by becoming conscious of the inherent magic in reality that is often overlooked or taken for granted. Life and Death: Discussing the relationship between life and death, Leo states that preoccupation with avoiding death can make life miserable. He suggests that accepting and embracing death as a fundamental part of life can lead to more authentic living, thus connecting the seemingly opposite concepts of life and death in a full circle. Duality versus Non-duality: Leo elucidates how duality and non-duality are not distinct but interwoven. From a non-dual perspective, recognizing duality as an aspect of non-duality is key, whereas being trapped in a dualistic mindset prevents seeing the unity inherent in all things, including the dual and non-dual aspects. Duality of Non-dual and Dual Realities: The concept of duality is highlighted, where Leo points out that in the non-dual state, the distinction between dual and non-dual disappears, emphasizing the interconnectedness of both states. Knowing vs. Unknowing Revelation: Leo describes the paradox of knowledge, explaining that the pursuit of knowledge can lead to a form of ignorance, while a conscious effort to unlearn can lead to the ultimate understanding that everything is fundamentally unknowable. Personal vs. Impersonal Interconnectivity: He discusses the illusion of a personal and impersonal reality, revealing that when one fully embraces the impersonal aspect of reality, it flips to become a deeply personal connection, intertwining the two seemingly opposite concepts. Subjective vs. Objective Experience: Leo touches upon how the division between the subject and object can collapse, leading to an experience where complete subjectivity results in becoming one with the object, leading to absolute objectivity. Solipsism and Universal Nothingness: Leo explains the full-circle concept of solipsism, stating that the realization that one's own self isn't real leads to the understanding that all beings share the same fundamental nothingness, thus connecting everyone. Genuine Skepticism: He emphasizes that true skepticism involves not just doubting external concepts but also one's own skepticism, which can prevent falling into self-deception. Ordinary vs. Unique Dichotomy: Leo's explanation suggests that trying to be unique often results in conformity, whereas embracing one's ordinariness can paradoxically lead to a unique identity. 'No Self' vs. 'True Self': He elucidates the mystical concepts, explaining that realizing 'no self' leads to understanding the 'true self', which is the recognition of one's inherent nothingness. Nothingness and Infinity: Leo discusses the equivalence of nothingness and infinity, explaining that embracing nothingness leads to an experience of infinity, and vice versa. Absolutism in Relativity: He explores the idea that while many view relativity and absolutism as opposites, in truth, reality is so relative that this understanding becomes the only absolute. The Power of Inaction: Leo suggests that, counterintuitively, inaction—such as meditation—can lead to significant personal growth compared to constant action, which may result in little actual achievement. Ego Death and Flourishing Personality: The video describes how ego death does not result in a loss of personality but rather enhances and strengthens one's personality and consciousness. Masculine vs. Feminine Attraction: Leo offers insights into attraction dynamics, asserting that exhibiting feminine traits such as expressiveness and spontaneity can actually make a person more attractive. Attachment vs. Detachment in Success: He outlines that neediness and attachment can decrease the likelihood of success, whereas detachment can paradoxically increase success in various life aspects. Masculinity and Attraction: Leo explains that true masculinity includes being comfortable with one's feminine side, thereby allowing spontaneity, emotionality, and expressiveness, which are attractive traits to women. Acting overly serious and stoic—like an unsmiling James Bond—can repel rather than attract. Attachment and Success Dichotomy: Neediness, or attachment, reduces the likelihood of achieving one's desires. In contrast, detachment increases the chances of success, whether in negotiations, business, or personal relationships. Success Through Failure: Embracing failure is essential for success; failure should be frequent and used as a stepping stone. Conversely, success can breed complacency and laziness, potentially leading to downfall. Rationality and Paradox: Highly rational individuals may struggle to accept that rationality embraces paradoxes and can contradict itself. When rational thinking becomes self-aware and acknowledges its limits, it transcends its own boundaries. Suffering Leading to Peace: Excessive suffering can paradoxically lead to peace, as illustrated by the story of Eckhart Tolle who, on the brink of suicide, experienced ego death and found peace. However, this difficult path is not recommended. Wisdom Misinterpreted as Stupidity: Profound wisdom can appear as stupidity to those at a lower level of consciousness. This misunderstanding is common when people encounter teachings from Zen masters, yogis, and mystics. Ideological Rigidity Versus Openness to Paradox: Ideologies can set rigid, linear expectations that block recognition of life's paradoxes. Breaking free from these limitations requires recognizing that reality is more counterintuitive and non-linear than ideology suggests. Merging Ideologies with Deep Reality: Empiricism can lead to mysticism, and philosophy or nihilism can limit understanding if not delved into deeply enough. Life's complexities call for flexible thought, beyond ideological rule of thumb. Reading Books for Profound Learning and Self-Actualization: Engaging with books is an essential part of deep learning and enlightenment, as they offer in-depth knowledge and inspiration that cannot be fully captured in audio-visual content. Power of Books and Action: Reading prompts thinking and reflection, leading to personal insights and a deeper understanding of life. This knowledge is best supplemented by action, implementing strategies from readings into practices like meditation. Engaging with Self-Improvement: Watching videos is not enough to master self-actualization, and one must read and apply the knowledge from books diligently to progress in mastering life and understanding complex concepts. Protego

@Breakingthewall What is this “absence of limits” you keep dwelling on… stop that. There is clearly relative limits all around you. The universe you are in is highly ordered. It’s not some slodge podge of random stuff that “exists out there”… I am not sure if that’s what you are saying. But, the universe isn’t dumb. Your intelligence is a finite slice of this infinite intelligence. God is dreaming up the entire universe. Speaking to you, reading this comment I see in my own eyes/ mind that you misunderstood my understanding of this which is still deepening as I continue in my work. From Gods perspective there is no difference between Santa Claus and the room you are sitting in. It’s all imaginary. Yes, God is this here now. You are what is here now. notice how limited your experience is in a sense. Notice there are things you can do if you want to. Notice you can design a life for yourself right now if you choose. Notice you can live this human life either consciously or unconsciously. Notice you can choose to be a creator or not. Your life is God’s mask. Saying God imaging reality is a lie is none-sense in my mind. From what I’ve experienced and what I’ve read and studied this makes the most sense to me. My understanding if that God exists without reason… which is the same as love. It need not exist in a particular way. God exists, and it shape shifts and hides from itself in these dreams. Your mind is God’s mind dreaming. Simple. You have intelligence, consciousness and knowledge because these are facets of God. That’s what God is… a solo dreamer dreaming infinite dreams. It’s a shape shifter with infinite will, capable of infinite creativity. God can create dreams for itself that have limitations, challenges, etc. It feels very real but this is the design of this particular dream we are in. This finite state we are in that is highly partial limited and biased. Reality being a “game” is also a partial perspective. It’s a lens you can look at this through. It’s not meant to be all encompassing. Okay, divinity is in everything. Yes, that’s what I am saying. God IS an impersonal force, and THE most personal force beyond the finite ego self. It’s actually your true nature but you are disconnected from God right now. There is no claim that God is doing things because it is bored… God is doing what it is doing because that is what God does. It dreams infinitely forever. This current moment is that infinite dreamer, that lonely infinite dreamer dreaming. Notice there is no “Sea of Yin and Yang” out there somewhere except what you imagine. Even in Toaist Cosmology my understanding is that they place “Mind” before matter. This Yin and Yang is the division that God is able to use to create relative divisions in itself to create its disguise or mask. When you have been human for so long, and lack consciousness to see that reality is an INFINITE MIND. Not, a sea, ocean, or physical universe…. It becomes more clear. This is my current understanding, which I approach with humility. Infinite mind is too powerful, too total, too completely self aware to be something random… to just being some lazy outpouring of yin and Yang, some messy limitless ness. Stop that. You are scared of your true nature. You lack infinite perspective as a finite human. But, I do think there are higher states of consciousness which is omnipotence which humans can access and from these states you can better understand the design of this dream, and why YOU as God, designed it.

That worldview seems wrong to me on a fundamental point, which is that God has not planned everything like a video game, as Leo says, to say this is to have a deep wrong understanding of God. God is not someone who does things because he is bored, it is the intelligence and life that existence is, moving in an eternal dance. God does not invent the Aztec religion out of boredom, it is something that arises with the infinite combinations of yin and yang that reality creates by creating itself. When Leo says that a playful god who is love wants to have an adventure, he believes in Santa Claus, it is a lie, it is what he would like, and to be that omnipotent god even more. There is no creator god behind the scenes who hides things and then says: cucu! I'm here! no, god is this, now. If you penetrate below the surface you will see divinity in everything, even in the ritual sacrifices of Aztec babies, to do this you must cleanse yourself of all lies. And that thing about God imagining reality is a lie, don't you see the obvious lie in Leo? It is a lie to avoid facing the impersonal immensity of the living ocean that we are. There is no control, there is no knowledge, there is only absence of limits, and that is glory, but you have to be completely detached and brave to enter it.

The ego is simply a superficial focus, and i think that saying: I am god dreaming reality, is also a limited focus. It is limited by the subject who performs an action and obtains a result. unlimited focus transcends that, and you realize that what is left is unlimited impersonal existence, absolute freedom, you could say that you are that, it may seem the same but someone who has realized this would not say "I am god creating the world", it implies center, and creating reality implies will and duality. this is limited. An omnipotent God is a limited vision, it's a creation.

The few times I have had an openness let's say almost total, my realization is that it is completely impersonal, completely free and completely alive and unlimited, and the fact of being impersonal has made me laugh for 5 minutes , not because of something funny, but because of the total freedom of the unfathomable depth that lives. This is not thinkable, whoever thinks it is limited, the mind cannot. and the phrase: I am God creating reality, is wrong

Spiritual Enlightenment - The Most SHOCKING Truth You'll Ever Hear https://youtu.be/Bsyplaii9p4 Video Purpose and Emotional Warning: Leo cautions that the video will address an advanced and critical truth he has discovered which can lead to emotional distress such as anger, depression, and confusion due to its profundity and obscurity. Rarity and Importance of the Truth: He asserts that this truth is understood by an extremely small fraction of the population yet is fundamental to happiness and well-being, emphasizing the truth's practical significance. Requirement for Nuanced Understanding and Open-Mindedness: Leo explains that society and education often fail to prepare us for recognizing subtle truths, which requires extraordinary open-mindedness and self-honesty. An Experiment as an Analogy: To illustrate how certain truths can be hidden in plain sight, Leo guides viewers through an optical illusion experiment to demonstrate that our perception can be altered even when the facts remain unchanged. Image 1 Concept of Incommunicable Truth: Leo introduces the idea that some truths cannot be communicated through conventional systems of language and thought, which might have inherent blind spots preventing comprehension. Blind Spots in the Psyche's Design: He speculates that the formation of our psyche itself is based on certain fictional or false foundational elements that create blind spots, influencing our perception of reality. The Psyche's Protection Mechanism: The video details that the psyche defends its structure and the pursuit of truth necessitates dismantling this structure, which can be emotionally unsettling and fear-inducing. Challenging Established Reality Models: Leo acknowledges that confronting one's lifetime of built models of reality can be terrifying and the dissolution of these models is part of the truth discovery process. Journey to Discover Truth: Leo emphasizes that the truth he speaks of can only be realized through a personal empirical journey requiring independent exploration and not through simple means like watching a video. Approach for Rational Minds: The video targets rational and scientifically-minded individuals, reassuring them that the journey does not involve mysticism or New Age beliefs but is rooted in self-reliance and empirical investigation. Need for a Unique Investigation Process: Leo notes that the process for investigating spiritual enlightenment is novel and requires a different mindset than academic research or standard spiritual practices. Ultimate Open-Mindedness and Embracing Paradox: He states that journeying towards this truth demands an extreme level of open-mindedness, willingness to hold paradoxical ideas, a genuine desire for truth, and a balance of objectivity and healthy skepticism. Psychological Tricky of the Psyche: In an effort to reveal the truth, Leo warns viewers to be conscious of the psychological manipulation their psyche may employ to prevent them from recognizing the truth, reinforcing the importance of self-awareness throughout the investigation. Emotional Reaction to Truth: Leo instructs viewers to closely observe any emotional reactions that may arise upon hearing the truth he is about to share, emphasizing the importance of merely observing these reactions without judgment. Concept of "You": He guides viewers to become acutely aware of the present moment and their sense of existing within it, urging them to connect deeply with the sensation of being the experiencer of life. Revelation of Illusion: Leo reveals that the fundamental feeling of being an experiencer, or the 'you' at the center of existence, is an illusion and does not exist in physical reality. Accepting the Implausible Truth: He acknowledges the difficulty for viewers in believing this truth, distinguishing between accepting it as a belief and having a direct experience of it. Non-Existence of the Perceiver: Leo presents the idea that there is no entity actually perceiving the world, including one's own hand; rather, what exists are perceptions by themselves without a perceiver. Ownership, Perception, Matter - Illusions: He explains that the sense of ownership over body, thoughts, and perceptions is fictitious, as is the distinction between perception and physical matter. Reality is described as a non-localized field of awareness, rather than as a collection of discrete objects perceived by an individual. Impersonal Nature of Life: Spiritual enlightenment is said to reveal the completely impersonal and neutral nature of life, suggesting that personal attachments and beliefs are ultimately constructs. The Illusion of Free Will: Leo states that the control we feel we have over our actions, decisions, and bodily functions is part of the illusion; this control is not exerted by any internal entity. Dismantling the Construct of the Psyche: To truly grasp this truth, one's psyche and its constructs must dissolve, leaving only raw reality which is not separate from oneself. The True Self Paradox: Leo describes the 'true self' as a paradox, being both nothing and everything, indicating that this can only be truly understood through experience, not through belief or faith. Direct Empirical Investigation: He concludes by emphasizing that spiritual enlightenment and this ultimate truth cannot be taken on belief but must be discovered through personal empirical investigation. Reality Minus Personal Additions: Reality is as it is without the influence of personal perceptions, therefore understanding reality requires the subtraction of the personal self. Emotional Reactions as Indicators: Leo encourages viewers to be mindful of their emotional reactions to his words, seeing them as indicators of understanding and resistance within the psyche. The Outrage of Literal Truth: He presents the idea that the truth he has shared is outrageous not because it is embellished, but because it is literal, challenging the comfort of metaphoric interpretation often found in spiritual texts. Deception by the Communication System: Leo suggests that viewers' objections and internal counter-arguments are evidence of a flawed communication system within the psyche that creates blind spots. Questioning the 'You' at the Center: The central assumption being questioned is the notion that each individual is at the center of their universe, a fallacy similar to the ancient belief in an Earth-centered cosmos. The Inner Voice's Truthfulness: Leo points out that the subtle voice within, which we use to label and define reality, might not be truthful but arbitrary, thus distorting our perception of reality. Layers of Stories Defining Reality: He argues that what we believe to be 'true' stories about reality are actually just layers of narratives validating each other, leading to a skewed conceptualization of what is real. Stripping away layers to Uncover Reality: The process of spiritual enlightenment involves stripping away layers of conceptualized reality to reveal the raw, undistorted truth devoid of the self. Necker Cube Optical Illusion: Leo uses the Necker Cube optical illusion to symbolize the importance of perspective in understanding reality, showing that a change in perception can significantly alter the experience of an unchanging image. Image 2 Misattributed Semantics: He clarifies that the reinterpretation of reality is not just an argument of semantics but has real implications for suffering and trauma in life, stemming from the false sense of self. Societal Unawareness and Distractions: Leo reasons that society's focus on distractions, groupthink, and cultural conditioning prevents most people from recognizing and discussing the profound truth about self-awareness. Religion's Original Intention and Distortion: He acknowledges that while religions were meant to convey spiritual truths, they have distorted the message, leading people to be religious without truly understanding the core truth. Communication as Part of the Psyche: Leo stresses that communication inherently presumes that its conveyed stories are true, which blinds us to the possibility that communication could be an empty shell of arbitrary labels. Proof Beyond Communication: Lastly, Leo addresses the demand for proof, highlighting that due to the nature of the psyche and communication, traditional proof might not capture the essence of the truth he is presenting. Misconceptions about Scientific Proof: Leo emphasizes that people often seek external scientific proof as a defense mechanism when facing challenging ideas about self and consciousness, which are inherently internal experiences. Internal vs. External Investigation: He articulates that science focuses on external metrics such as quantities and distances, which are not applicable to the internal subjective phenomena that he is discussing. Consciousness and Materialism: Leo points out that science struggles to explain the relationship between matter, energy, and consciousness. He introduces the concept of qualia, or subjective experience, which science has yet to adequately address. Empirical Investigation of Self: Leo urges viewers to conduct personal empirical investigations into their own selves, as this cannot be done by an external party. Inherent Difficulty in Understanding: The difficulty in grasping Leo's message stems from the existence of a self that needs to dissolve for true understanding to occur, a concept that many spiritual traditions refer to as "ego death." Deep Self-Honesty Requirement: Leo argues that self-honesty is critical in recognizing the inherent dishonesty or unconsciousness of self, necessary to realize that the self does not exist. Resistance to Unpleasant Truths: Communications about such profound truths face resistance because they are nuanced, unappealing, and often result in defensive emotional reactions from individuals. Society's Preference for Low-Consciousness Content: He criticizes society's tendency to propagate low-conscious content like fast food and simple entertainment, which hampers the spread of complex, uncomfortable truths. Time Investment for Truth: Leo specifies that a significant time investment, potentially thousands of hours, is required for individuals to fully grasp the truth he is discussing through their personal investigations. Rewards of Spiritual Work: Despite the challenges, Leo lists several rewards of undertaking this spiritual work, including access to ultimate truth, lasting happiness, freedom from self-image issues, emotional mastery, a true understanding of religion, and the elimination of the fear of death. Necessity of Personal Investigation: Leo reiterates the need for personal investigation and warns against seeking external validation or proof from the scientific community, as the journey to understanding is deeply internal and personal. Value of Knowing the Truth: Leo asserts that understanding the truth about spiritual enlightenment is intrinsically rewarding, regardless of any immediate impact on one's life. He identifies concerns about life becoming miserable as a product of the ego, which is focused on feeling good. Ultimate Pleasure Post-Enlightenment: He suggests that the greatest pleasure in life is found after enlightenment, where worries, frustrations, and the incessant 'rat race' cease, as the concept of 'self' is dissolved. Infinitesimal Success Rate: Leo acknowledges that exceedingly few people will achieve the rewards of enlightenment due to fear and resistance to the challenging process involved. Exclusive Path to Rewards: He emphasizes that spiritual enlightenment is the singular means to attain these rewards, dismissing other avenues as ineffective in providing true happiness and understanding. Disturbance as Awareness Catalyst: The purpose of the video, according to Leo, is to create a disturbance within viewers' minds, drawing attention to the importance of a serious and self-honest investigation into their true nature. Importance of Post-Video Reflection: Leo encourages viewers to seriously consider the content and not become distracted by other aspects of life, as this tendency often leads to people forgetting about their pursuit of spiritual truth. Recognition of Emotional Reactions: He points out that viewers' emotional responses to the video provide evidence of the ego's deception and are an essential aspect of the proof they seek about the nature of their existence. Potential Dangers Following the Video: Leo highlights three dangers one might encounter after watching the video: outright rejection, misinterpretation as belief rather than insight, and being sidetracked by life's distractions. Tentative Hypothesis Approach: Viewers are advised to treat the content as a hypothesis and undertake their own empirical and investigative work to understand the truth, rather than simply believing or dismissing it. Process of Ego Dismantling: He suggests that upcoming videos will guide viewers on how to undertake the process, which involves deconstructing ego and beliefs, leading to an eventual surrender and recognition of truth. Excitement for the Journey: Leo expresses his passion for spiritual self-investigation, despite emotional hardships, and looks forward to sharing his insights and practical techniques to aid viewers in their journey. Call to Action: Leo concludes by encouraging viewers to engage with his content by signing up for his newsletter, sharing the video, and preparing for a metaphorical 'marathon' towards spiritual enlightenment. He promises to provide further guidance and support through his advanced upcoming videos. Petrificus Totalus

If you laugh, someone will shout at you. If you have interesting ideas, you're told to shut up. If you wanna start something, you're told to give up because others have tried. If you wanna relax, people tell you about their drama. If you wanna solve a problem, they'll overwhelm you with buts. If you wanna immerse yourself in an activity, someone will disrupt it and question its purpose. If you happen to be late, the boss will shout at you until you look distressed. If you're not stressed in general, people will take offense. If you wanna travel, people will tell you to stop. If you wanna leave toxic relationships or work, they'll tell you you're ungrateful. If you wanna study science, they'll tell you you're too stupid for that. If you wanna go for a walk, they'll tell you it's too cold. If you wanna try yoga, they'll call you a hippie. If you're successful, they'll resent you. If you're poor, they'll tell you to get your shit together. If you lose, they'll make fun of you. If you win, they'll spread rumors about you. If you wanna make a change, they'll call you a liberal. If you don't, they'll call you conservative. If the change is too big, you're a radical. Else a fundamentalist. It's legal to kill your organs with cigarettes, it's legal to numb yourself and kill your brain and relationships on alcohol. Psychedelics create a movement of love and peace, so clearly since happiness is illegal, you gotta outlaw that. Too disruptive. Can't have people being all lovey-dovey, better to put them in the prison–industrial complex for being too threatening with their happiness. You have to be serious, wear a suit, build up at least 20 million simulations of sophisticated lies to appear sane in society. You get homeostatically reassimilated at every turn. You get re-ego-ated at every turn, you get fed the same fearmongering at every turn. You are expected to work useless robotic jobs to earn impersonal cash that you're expected to spend on the same useless overpriced things and never try anything else. The thing we have to be conscious of is the reason why we seek spirituality, because we're not it. Why? Because we're being forcefully reintegrated through the social matrix at every turn. So we just have to account for all of that. That's not hard, the problem is that our mind tries to justify and take sides, believe in consensus, rationalize that it's appropriate. And then it's easy to lose oneself in it, trying to work from within the same system for something that it is designed to take away. Happiness is a currency, love is a currency. Teachings are disruptive, because we're intending to cheat the system and rewrite value.

The problem is, you're relying on the world beyond your control, but that world sucks. It sucks as long as it's out of tune with your needs. But it never cared about our needs. And what you yearn for most deeply is only ever based on what's inside your heart. The world is made of countless forms, and you've learned to yearn for those you lost. Being comforted feels good but can you see how impersonal that process is? We know nothing about you, not the trillion things that define you. Only you know. Grief and feel into the meaning you lost. And then take care of yourself, don't repress it.

What I really like about Taoism is that they don't have this silly idea of a personal creator God that is characteristic of all Abrahamic religions (and which of course has left its indelible imprint on the way that God is being conceptualized even in modern Western spirituality) but rather view the Tao as a purely impersonal force that cannot be grasped or described in any way (and has nothing to do with the concept of "you"). It's a decidedly naturalistic and down to earth philosophy, without all of the airy-fairy fluff that us poor heirs of Christianity are burdened with. And of course, the Yin Yang symbol is the perfect encapsulation of reality... the undivided whole becoming visible (=> experienceable) through apparent division. It really doesn't get any more precise than that.

Sure. Ken Wilber said in the Interview-Series "Cosmic Consciousness" to Tami Simon that nobody on the planet is resting 24/7 in his True Nondual Being, enlightened or not. When True Reality clouds over with remaining ignorance, it is a hint from Reality which parts of the separate self are not yet seen through and still have the potential to "cloud" awakened Nonduality/Awareness. The question is then: Does one know ones True Being/Nature (impersonal enlightenment), and can one re-establish that nondual infinite awakened state immediately by just reaching out? Peak to Plateau to permanent. The deciding shift is realizing what that True Being really is. That gives to possibility to re-establish that by just "reaching out".

@Javfly33 As Cetus writes: If you truly are the awake Infinite Totality on a deep identity level (Full Enlightenment into Absolute Reality itself, preferably as stable as possible in daily life, Peak to plateau to permanent), Infinite Reality itself.... would you resist yourself? Of course not. Remaining suffering/resistance shows where the separation from the Totality (aka separate-self/separation-elements of the ego) are still well and alive playing their game: a) desiring an experience and not getting it and suffering/resisting while doing that, or b) wanting an un-pleasurable experience to go away, and suffering/resisting that that is not happening/appearing. It is a hint of God/Reality (so to say) to highlight certain not yet enlightened elements of the mindstream, remaining false identities of something separate still emerging. To be precise: God/True You/Truth/Reality CONTAINS the (illusionary or mere appearing) appearance/arising of suffering/resistance. The ego or mind IS an appearance, and very often IS the suffering/resistance (when resisting what is). Yet, it is AS real (or unreal) as every other experience/arising/appearance. So very real enough to cause appearing/arising suffering/resisting in a not fully enlightened perspective/being. The sentient awareness is not suffering, it contains as appearance/arising the suffering. "The" sentient awareness is totally empty and impersonal, and yet "it" is also all that arises - nondual and infinite. "It" can never be located, it is the Totality seeing itself in a nondual way, without any separate anything pulling the nondual unity apart into duality. That awakened nondual enlightened state alone (which is also the true natural state btw. if no illusion is appearing/arising in it) is free of suffering/resistance. Resistance/suffering (another word for separate-self/separate ego arisings) ends this awakened nondual state faster than one can say "duality". That is not only my claim, but the claim of many humans that have realized their True Identity, over all ages, cultures, places, and found freedom from resisting/suffering/self-contracting.... But to truly understand and realize that, a big clap of the one hand is necessary. You practice, which is what counts. So, bon voyage.... Selling Water by the River PS: Back from vacation, and happy new year to everyone!

When you are ignorant of your nature as God it's not like you seize to be God. However, God is still deluding itself in the form of you as a human ego. Due to this, it would reform itself after physical death. God could reform itself as anything, depends on a lot of factors. Reincarnation is true and so is heaven and hell. Your 'soul' is simply this all pervading conciousness. Your soul is paradoxically entirely impersonal.

If you are able to exist, feed yourself, have clothes and a warm place to sleep then you are free and can be in love with the universe. Obligation is distraction. Attachment is illusory and inauthentic to your emotions and the nature of being. Love is only known to you in conditional fashion, your creativity, senses and feelings are in relation to your level of awareness, will and unobstructed action, the feeling to unconditional love to take and give unattached to any one thing but woven into the nature of experience itself only to be realized through openness and change of paradigm, mindset. Programming makes you a machine, impersonal and controlled by outside forces. The only forces controlling you are universal, they define your senses, experience and state of being. Everything else is a self-created delusion communicated by your environment in less or more direct ways all linking back to survival and assumed emotional comfort learned through correlation and behaviorism. But the mind is free, all limitations are imagined and self-imposed. Comfort and technology dull the senses, lifestyle intoxicates the body. But the body is strong and the mind is infinitely rewireable, obstacles are 99.999% mental. Preferences are an self-created illusion, being is fundamentally meaning and meaningless, everything else is a preference based on experience related to an assumed survival correlation and identified as preferable and the emotionally associated. Psychedelics make you in tune with yourself and sharpen your senses. The question is if you can handle and integrate the expansion of your senses, emotions and desires, the release of limitation, and being given free reign to reimagine and reexperience the world with ever less bliss and ever less self, putting focus from thinking, rationalizing, memorizing and obligating into being, experiencing, understanding and loving.

@Livingstone The world is filled with ego, which manifests itself through projection and ignorance. You don't need any degree, knowledge fills you with insights, but the only point of learning anything at all is to expand your perspective. Universities don't teach you any more than ChatGPT does, it's merely the game of degrees, diplomas, titles and certificates which self-perpetuates narrow thinking, specialized studies and the export of responsibility to authority. Society plays the game of validating certificates, but look at all the successful entrepreneurs, they're only where they are because they ditched this mindset and society tries to mimic them and fails because there never were any rules to it, they just did their own thing. Institutions slow you down to match their timeframe. You wait days to go and memorize some stupid speech that you can just watch right now on YouTube. It's either public knowledge, or if it's not, do you really want to participate in hiding knowledge away and monetizing it? Ideally, it'd be an environment of open thought, sharing and holistic interconnection through the lens of whatever is studied, group discussions, active participation, constructivist reimagining. Open thinking, active doing, immediate testing, passion, spirit, truth. But that's not what we see. Students are depressed, look at the suicide rates, look at what you're trying to do, you're trying to help but the elaborate means of getting there through all the bullshit diplomas to justify a human's ability to interact and help another human while outsourcing responsibility to some "professional intellectuals" is exactly what got us into this mess. Nobody can talk frankly anymore, everybody's distracted, people are referred to suicide watches, to group therapy, to some impersonal institutions, to fix problems that stem from being unable to interact with their own environment due to its nature. You and I are discouraged all our lives from sharing our thoughts, ideas, gaslight into inaction, blind trust in a system of consensus bullshitting, depressed and stopped from learning on our own and making our own decisions, constant second guessing, constant need to validate our thoughts with at least one more person sharing the sentiment, constant doubt and fear of getting things wrong and being shamed for it. The only way I got out of that were psychedelics that I started three months ago. The most valuable part of the psychedelic experience is to get fully in tune with yourself and to be able to experientially and emotionally feel that which you already know to be the case. To accept the truth and shed all doubt for the ego-game that it is. I had the same idea as you. I though, hmm what about psychology to help people? That I realized, it's a narrow focus, monetized profession, strict timetables, you'll be called crazy if you do overtime or want to help people outside of work because "you're not earning money doing it". It's so limiting, then I thought how can I do better? What do I even do? How do I help people? And I realized, people are everywhere, everyone's got their own unique problems. A person really just needs to vent and become in tune with their emotions, desires and thoughts. For the next two weeks, I spent a lot of time of Reddit, typing with people in awful situations, sharing insights, just talking about their life and hearing them out. It feels like I made their days better. Your goal is noble. But what I realized is that my drive was really out of needing that which I gave them myself, I never had anyone to help me and by helping them, I used them as a proxy to help myself. But I kept realizing how complex life is and how much there is to integrate and that I really need to work on myself. Because you can only help others up to the state of mind that you yourself are in.

Somebody wrote: Yes, I would love some guidance on how to get off on the world without going along with it. When you said that you are not addressing the kind of work that amounts to initiatory stages of provisional teachings of stopping and seeing in terms of carrying out discipline recognizing and discriminating habitual psychological patterns relative to sense-objects.… Which would have been my approach; so I'm floundering slightly. …being an entirely understandable predicament❤︎, because our ordinary perspective is programmed in this way through everyday ordinary conditioning. Enlightening perspective set forth by all the world's authentic teachings has to account for that which does not reference relative psychological postures, so the confusion felt by beginners is directly attributable to the fact that reality can only be seen in a gradual fashion after having slowly gained a sober stability in the nonposychological perspective, which has absolutely nothing to rely on in terms of instinctual and learned biases and inclinations based on personally created and consensually perpetuated mental distinctions. The nonpsychological (spiritual) perspective is the perspective of nonorigination, which sees its nonoriginated perpetual potential as naturally as can be, in terms of the world as situational (impersonal) relativity. So in this way, the relative has its enlightening aspect inherently so, without any such self-referential discriminatory element inclusive or abiding. In the knowledge of nonoriginated sameness within difference, one just rests in the unfolding presence as is without activating the discriminating mind. Bankei said, "Don't turn the Unborn into other states". Bodhidharma said, "Don't know". The Tao te Ching's opening verse elucidates the fact that there is no fixed path, therefore the perpetual has to be discovered for oneself at every turn, and it doesn't have to be pretty. Nevertheless, using the provisional as a handrail or ballet-barre is entirely appropriate. And when such an approach has proceeded effectively to the point where one begins to forget to perpetuate self-referencing pattern-awareness— this is because the processes of effective self-refinement are slowly dispersing the human mentality's suffocating atmosphere of its own specious identity in terms of a karmic existence. A luminous still presence can then abide as clarified space being one's reverted nonpsychological posture, whereby nothing to refine quickens without remainder. Mind is one, there are no two mentalities. Delusion ultimately expresses an unskillful use of mind, having long obscured its inherent enlightening potential. Sudden realization of one's essential nature is the result of such enlightening activity, not the cause of it. When you see your nature, you not only see that that has been your true identity all along, you know that ALL being is thus, before the first thought. When I say that I am not addressing the kind of work that amounts to initiatory stages of provisional teachings of stopping and seeing in terms of carrying out discipline to recognize and discriminate habitual psychological patterns relative to sense-objects, it means that what I am bringing up is relative to enlightening activity beyond the stage of personal self-refinement. This is entry into the inconceivable. We are all just this inconceivability. Inconceivability is your own mind. I have to admit that there is not much difference between stages (in fact, there are no stages to speak of in terms of reality). Just know that self-refinement in terms of gradual practice and gradual practice of enlightening being are one continuum. In the aftermath of the sudden, the emphasis of gradual practice is just a bit different, that's all. Since there is no difference in terms of enlightening being before or after the sudden, I speak of the perspective of selfless enlightening function in ordinary situations because when dealing directly with essence in terms of "turning the light around" spoken of in the Golden Flower teaching, there is no intermediary. This teaching is essentially no different than the subtle operation within suchness spoken of by Chan buddhism or the term "entering the Tao in reality" mentioned in the school of Complete Reality (Quanzhen). I can recommend a small manual which has passages discussing gradual practice leading up to and in the aftermath of the sudden called Minding Mind. It is translated by Thomas Cleary, the ISBN is 1-57062-004-0. this is a place… it is just where you are, not a property of intellect. Its expression is one's relationship with reality. Yes, knowledge is a place, yet who can say it has a location? ed note: change first word; typo, 5th paragraph

Take a look at this: You may see two persons, but this is the illusion. There is actually only One vase in the picture. You see, in this way, God is impersonal; beyond person-hood; a formless awareness. It isn't only about "I"... relieve yourself of this pressure so you may expand past the boundaries of what you think you are.

Another response… The thrust of this thread is following true desire arising from within one's situational vulnerability as a result of spontaneous accord with mutually arising conditions in order to carry out the subtle operation of enlightening being. The kind of work you are referring to involves various initiatory stages of provisional teaching relative to stopping and seeing by virtue of reformative discipline recognizing psychological patterns habitually clinging to sense-objects. What I am hoping to introduce here is conscious acceptance of whole being as-is in terms of a purity of desire that requires no action based on personal longing (or rejection)— only a selfless (that is, nonpsychologically motivated) response to situations based on potential itself. "Based on potential itself" means sensing in accord with reality, which is simply seeing without layering psychological projections onto pure sensual and intuitive perception. In this way, one one enters directly into opportunities continually arriving at the incipient well-spring of presence. Taoism calls this "resting in the highest good." Buddhism calls this the pedestal of awareness, or the pivot of awareness. On the surface, just this much is all a person can do— it is just the quality of impersonal objectivity, the functional perspective of enlightening being adapting to conditions according to the time and situation. The pivot of awareness, with no bias or inclination, is seeing suchness as is in terms of mutual response. "With no bias or inclination" doesn't predispose one in terms of a certain categorically "enlightened" manner of response according to conventional norms or propriety. Not at all. Here one is liberated from all manner of convention, being that opportune outrage may be perfectly suited to the occasion, yet— perhaps not from convention's consequences. Nevertheless, it is possible to carry out audaciously ruthless compassion spontaneously without selfish motivations of clinging or rejection. Just this comes into being by virtue of karmic awareness— that is, psychological momentum. One is essentially empty already. Emptiness isn't void. The emptiness of enlightening being is potential itself because selflessness is the sage's unity within the temporal. Everything as oneself is sagehood. When one is blind to egotism and possessiveness, one sees all sorts of striving come to an end. This is existence beyond karmic awareness. No longer expending energy on speculative relationships and their outcomes, adaptivity to conditions naturally gathers potential as unrefined elixir. This is selfless (enlightening) action beyond moralistic self-reprobation. It's just being natural. Enlightening activity has no motive to gather. Alchemy is just a description of enlightening reversion whereby situational karmic energy is set up to assume its potential. Such authentic practice is an "advance" mode of transformation within delusion for those whose potential is commensurate with the requirements. Whether or not one has yet gained the perspective that sudden enlightenment affords is immaterial. Why? The fact is, the vast majority of self-proclaimed "awakened" individuals are obviously unable to avail themselves of such activity. The truth is, the sudden is nothing more than a spontaneous, impersonal event. It is just the way it is and no one knows why. The gradual approach, whereby one learns to work with essence directly without intermediary, is already predisposed to such spontaneous results, allowing students the facility to meet the unforeseen challenges thrust upon anyone who happens to stumble into one's selfsame source of inconceivability. Chang Po-tuan, in his tome, Understanding Reality, wrote a thousand years ago, stating in the second verse: Let this quote serve as a warning to those who consider themselves "awakened" or else those conceiving spiritual aspiration. Such (self) refinement is both in terms of the psychological faculties as well as the nonpsychological function. Mind is one. It isn't that karma exists or not or that potential becomes real after it wasn't… after one sees essence, karma and potential are one sameness. Before people learn to see, they need applicable teachings commensurate with their development to deal with reality according to their level of virtuous accord with the Way in order to transcend the false and abide in the real. Before that development reaches a critical mass of energetic response whereby one actually can recognize the medicines, the teaching of alchemy has been left behind by prior illuminates to enable the wise to work with the polluted in order to realize the pure. When one practices the real in the heart of the false for a long time, the false reverts of itself and one experiences spiritual movement based on psychological stillness. There is nothing to understand. All processes are spontaneous. Just this is following the will of God without knowing it. When one sees, there is nothing whatsoever to know. Dealing with situations, one follows desire in order to introduce guidance, which, among other meanings, is a code-word for observing the obscure as it gradually assumes clarity. Desire is. It turns into wisdom with eyes that see the world as oneself. Understanding Reality by Chang Po-tuan ISBN 0-8248-1139-9 ed note: try to fix paragraphical anomallies… unsuccessfully, add ISBN of Understanding Reality

Continuing the PM response, introducing an alchemic description of advanced taoist self-refining practice… Alchemically speaking, following desire is "advancing the fire". Advancing the fire is like accepting Power's challenge to audition the potential of a new cycle which is preceded and entered into by one's silent illumination in the midst of ordinary situations. I say this to make it undisputably clear that authentic 24/7 meditation has absolutely nothing to do with formal sitting zazen practice. A veritable state of grace is the fire of silent illumination which is advanced, because before potential is seen, there is no advancing, only a subtle abiding at the site of incipient awareness. Once it is seen, it is advanced. Therefore, it is seeing itself which constitutes "advancing the fire." A wordless knowledge one endeavors as proof, in an actual situation without knowing the twists and turns the situation will inevitably engender, is what real vulnerability to (karmic) inevitability substantiates. From here on, it's like Jesus entering on a donkey amid palm fronds, and an unbending, selfless intent requiring sticking to the story line, and its fully played out inevitability (with the to-die-for cool ending). This is "passing through", in terms of transcending endless cycles entering the tao without remainder. I used the "Jesus" metaphor in endeavoring to emphasis the fact that any and all created cycles HAVE to end. The law of creation is one birth and one death. Jesus' dramatization of this fact is just evidence of how transcendence works in its midst, every time. Cycles come and go, while transcendence plays along without trying to be "different." Why? Because reality isn't different than delusion, it's just not created. Who knew? In real practice, one advances the fire simply because it is the time to do so. It's not one's desire to do so. Desire, per se, is essentially immaterial. The essential is in seeing alone. Alternately, when it is time to stop, one stops without aversion or conflicted emotional/psychological (karmic) momentum. Conversely, one follows desire when it arises. It's all about the timing. When one sees the line (relative to recognizing conditioned attachment to outcomes), one then stops advancing the fire. Advancing and withdrawing, one subtly follows the process, carefully operating the furnace of creation and watching over the cauldron containing the medicinal potential of fire and water to be refined into the elixir of immortality. In adapting to the potential of a new cycle, one "goes along" to see what reality is without projecting habitual psychological patterns onto the situation engendered by the volatile (unrefined) potential energy inherent in the newly arisen cycle of possibility fueled by created karmic energy (psychological momentum). Karmic energy is real (potential) energy mixed up as polluted (created) energy. Spiritual alchemy is a recondite process of recognizing the real by virtue of the false and absorbing the real by refining (clarifying) the "false." When one sees the real, it is by virtue of not acting on the false, though they are actually one and the same. Observing from the selfish perspective of the principal psychological agency, working with the unique natural essence of potential and karmic energy in subtle transcendent spiritual operation is an impossibility for rational discernment, because karma and the psychological perspective are already a self-perpetuating illusion. To say one follows desire without going over the line is to have already gotten rid of the tendency to employ the psychological function in exclusion of one's nonpsychological potential. Seeing itself is the essential point and means of enlightening activity (authentic practice) in the midst of everyday ordinary situations unbeknownst to anyone. Transcendent activity isn't done by the person— it is an impersonal response to inherent situational potential by virtue of immanent selfless knowledge. The open secret is that the world is not separate from the individual. A "sage" is one who knows this and proves this in actual affairs. The ancient taoist saying is "the world is the sage." To repeat, the world is not separate from the individual. This is the reality behind unified awareness actualizing oneself and potential without differentiating between self and other. Only those who can prove the world is not separate, by virtue of actual affairs, are those who see potential and adapt "selflessly" without perpetuating karmic energy in the course of adapting to situations. Seeing potential is the same as not acting on potential, inasmuch as seeing potential is already transcendent activity (obviating ego-awareness), therefore by seeing alone, one gathers (absorbs) potential for further refinement. It is all a matter of seeing karmic "things" as real potential. Why? Because that's what self-refining enlightening activity is. Harmonize with the secret natural process as such and you can become a wizard. Somehow, in the course of one's affair with Power, one gives the world what it wants (by following desire), without losing one's unified nonoriginated selfless self (by acting on potential in such a way as to perfectly match creation without projecting so much as a spark of ego-awareness). The word match has a very special connotation. For now, that is all I can say about it. Taoist alchemic tradition calls this subtlety stealing potential. It is really like this. The imagery of going into the dragon's or tiger's lair and stealing the jewel or pearl comes from the extremely ancient tradition of wizardry. Immortals, wizards, buddhas and enlightening beings are all getting away with their lives, over and over and over in the course of endless transformations. The terms are based on the reality. It is a stupendous secret. This is the development, activation, fruition and storage of inconceivable, real knowledge. Ordinary people don't know this, nor is it necessarily desirable that they do. So those with the aspiration to discover who they really are, do not deviate from operating on the level of ordinary people. That is, they accept their enlightening function exactly as an ordinary person in the midst of what ordinary people do, because ultimately, all people are the same, as they all function by virtue of Mind, which is essentially enlightenment. The world being the sage is so, because the sage knows perpetual nonoriginated reality by virtue of delusion is already perfect seamlessly undifferentiated unified awareness. That is what a sage sees. Such seeing is already your own mind right now. It's not good, or right~ it's just real. Such seeing is already naturally transcendent to boot. In seeing perfect seamlessly undifferentiated unified awareness by virtue of delusion (situational evolution), I hope it is obvious to those hung-up on emptiness, that such is not dependent on the Absolute (sudden realization), nor its multifarious anticipatory and post-operative mis-interpretations; the secret of Mind being entry into the inconceivable, is that enlightening activity is neither ordinary nor holy. Buddhism's teaching of suchness transcending karma by virtue of karma is called the Supreme Vehicle of buddhas, tathagatas and bodhisattvas. Suchness is just this "neither ordinary nor holy." Wizardry is recognizing the light hidden within desire, and following it in reverse (as potential). Worldlings follow desires as the light of their lives (Creation) in the normal course of delusional existence. The one gains immortality by riding on nonoriginated potential through endless karmic transformations in the course of events and the other accedes to endless cycles of birth and death, in this life, not to mention the next. ed note: add penultimate paragraph

You seem far more practical to me than anyone else on the forum. I enjoy you keeping us spiritual goners in check when we fall into what is essentially a k-hole, ranting about our solipsist paranoia of constructing everyone and everything and spouting equations without grounding I myself am going through a lot of input and integrating tons of psychedelic states and insights. Truly, words point to something, but a pointer needs to be experienced to be understood the context of and one's interpretation of what it means without the experience of what it is can purely be a delusion. Like trying to grasp what the color blue is without ever having seen it. It is only ever itself. Rational impersonal learning is messy, flawed, conceptual, impractical, inexperienced and perspectival. A thing is only what you know it to be and all feelings are an interpretation on top of reality based on some observed correlating tendencies. When people talk about life being a dream, they intuit that the ego they built up their entire life is arbitrary and an illusion, and they abstract that notion to the rest of reality. In a way, it is true. We're only ever making sense of qualia, but that's not what it feels like. Life is full of love, hate, meaning, fear, bliss, joy, sadness, and is infinitely personal. Dream and Reality dissolve and become one, it is just as imaginary as it is real, but it exists for sure.

so person a makes person b suffer and you would like person a to acknowledge the suffering they have caused truth is, you don't make another suffer they choose suffering as the reaction to how you acted if i insult you, you can feel grievance and pledge retaliation or you can feel pity that i am one more example of how hurt people look to hurt people everything that happens to me is impersonal arbitrary necessary efficacious unstoppable we need to stop feeling special and let everything happen to our and the world's best interests

I have another idea about how the cosmos works, but these ideas we have, even if they come from very clear insights, can always be misleading. What is not deceptive is realizing your true nature, but the structure of things, who knows. I believe that there is no puppeteer managing the show, but that reality is cyclical, and unifies and disintegrates eternally. bottomless reality is intelligence, and what we call love, unity, glory, whatever you want to call it, completely indefinite and impersonal, given its infinite nature. reality is one and multiple at the same time. Each particle of reality is the total reality, and there are infinite particles (I repeat, this is just speculation based on insight). When reality completely disintegrates in something like a big bang, its nature makes the return to unity inevitable, and this is the cosmos, evolution. Actually, everything is appearance, since something infinite is indefinite by definition, but appearances are and are in eternal movement, because infinity cannot be static. God is not someone who does things, it is an inevitable natural phenomenon given the absence of limits of reality. It is what we are, there is no deception, just a dance from which it is impossible to escape.

If you conceive of problem-solving as an impersonal rigid external system A tiresome, repetitive means to an end you hate to work through Then you suffer the disconnect of being discontent If instead you exist at every step on the way in your present experience And integrate it into your arsenal, you'll feel happy and fulfilled Abstracting away your understanding to fit your current yearnings

When you lose yourself in rational thought and see the world through that lens, you impose that limitation and mode of perception upon yourself. You ignore and dismiss deeper levels of interfacing with reality like emotions and senses and forget what it means to live through direct awareness. Your brain becomes trapped in the same loops, the default mode network forms. Your awareness moves around at the top level of the holarchy and only accesses the lower tiers reductively. The lower levels are desensitized and forgotten, only appearing when unmanaged physiological or emotional urges accumulate. Still, they fall into a conceptual framework and are treated as irrationalities to be consciously rejected, repressed or numbed through distraction like addictive behaviors or medication. To uncover, reintegrate and change your state of mind and access the lower, more fundamental layers of your psyche, you need to let go of that which keeps you in a closed mindset, ego. Ego is a self-perpetuating identity. It co-opts fear to protect itself and close oneself of. It creates and establishes emotional barriers, it builds layers of anxiety, anxiety spawns rigid behavior to avoid danger, which is whatever is at odds with the ego's identity. Ego spawns habits and distractions to avoid change and reintegration into a greater whole. It's ultimate goal is to exist in its current form forever, that is however impossible, so it does the next best thing of keeping the organism and reality it exists inside from changing in whatever way possible. It might be rigid in some areas and dynamic in others, change itself might be part of its identity, but then it will be rigid about that. It is an emergent self-replicating behaviral pattern. Life necessitates ego by virtue of desiring to survive, but its extent is infinitely variable and it can exist on any layer, it can become a detriment to the larger system and cause its own downfall because of it. Ego creates hate and hates change and whatever it associates with it. It loves in a conditional fashion that which mirrors itself and is willing to sacrifice parts of itself for a greater good, which is a larger aspect of its identity. Ego exists in division, identification with one side of a duality, creating infinite dualities, interconnecting them and associating your consciousness with that part. Ego is preference, ego is attachment. The less ego you have, the less you exist, for to exist is to experience, but to experience, you need to distinguish, and to distinguish, you must want, and to want, you need a drive, and the drive we're born with is survival, expressed in all our evolved behaviors, hunger, pain, curiosity, love. The collective holarchy is called the social matrix, it's the deep collective drive that is created through many layers of personal and impersonal interactions of individuals and their emergent behavioral patterns they exist in feedback loops with. It creates a sense of obligation, purpose, identity, self-worth and belonging that is communicated and felt by individuals at the bottom of the holarchy through their environment. It is another self-perpetuating ego that can exist in contrast to an individual, or be aligned with, partially or wholly, giving up the individual's independent thinking and reasoning ability for the shared identity with the collective. It is ultimately an emergent property of individual interactions though and mirrors their nature. It can be changed, just as an individual identity can change, but the ego has to be transcended, and it the case of the social-matrix, the collective mass of egos have to transcend their limitations in order for that to manifest on that highest scale. But all ego is self-perpetuating, so the only place change can start, is where ego originates from, undivided consciousness. But how would one break out of the self-perpetuating loop, when lost on the inside? By a different kind of ego. Love and emergent empathy is part of our nature, it drives us towards expanding our sense of identity and becoming in touch with ourselves and the world around us, it raises our consciousness instead of limiting it. If we rejected ego, we'd create another duality that fights against its opposite, in survival it might be necessary, vut surrvival was always the ego's game. We incorporate ego, dissolving dualities of preference, by loving both sides equally and understanding their importance. Love can exist as a duality to hate, a preference, to love one part of a duality is to hate its opposite, the more one loves something, the more one fears to lose it and hates whatever initiates that loss. So love and hate exist within ego as well, just like love exists without ego. The difference is the extent of love, when everything is love, there is no room for hate. But couldn't the duality dissolve into hate instead? Well, hate is an act, and every action is motivated by love, love is the only reason one acts, so even if an ego hates everything, the only reason it does, is because it loves to, it satisfies it and that satisfaction self-perpetuates it. So in truth, hate doesn't exist, it only exists as an emergent property of limited love, love is real, hate is conditional and created through preference, which is the channeling of love onto one aspect only. The fundamental mental building block of existence hence appears to be: The channeling of love. That creates identinty and preference, division and reality, to experience existence at all, one has to channel love into a specific aspect of oneself to be able to experience it. Without preference, everything would dissolve into nothing, perfect unconditional love and indistinguishable Non-Duality. So god has no desires except to be god, but god is infinite and to be oneself and see onself, god has to divide and channel love into all these parts of itself. So then god simulates the entire universe through divison and our consciousness is tied to a biological entity's first person view of itself and its environment and that it perceives itself as such, but all of it is awareness, all of it is consciousness. That entity has a subconscious it cannot access at all times, that's a limitation imposed both by its ego and god that granted it that limited form. That creature, human, individual is beautiful but limited, conscioisness is everything. Right now, your consciousness is limited to your first person view of the world, but it is imaginary, and yet real at the same time. After all, the difference is imaginary, god is being, you are being, you are a part of god, your indentity is imaginary, your world is a simulation, your life is real, your existence is real, the pain and love is real. It is imagined, interpreted through identity, preference, bias, all perspectives, all lenses, but in the lens you live, it is real. Nothing is real and everything is real, nothing is imaginary and everything is imaginary. The distinction is both real and imaginary. The distinction exists but it is a perspective. Are perspectives real? They are partial, real in themselves, a delusion from the outside, what they really are, is arbitrary. Maybe that word can dissolve the distinction betwen real and imaginary, the difference is arbitrary. But any word is a duality by virtue of being a reference because to point to something is for something to exist in opposition to something else, else there'd be nothing to point to as there would only be that one thing. Arbitrary might be a duality to consistency, a constant, immutability. But all of reality can exist in limitless superpositions, the channeling of love can occur in any configuration, yet reality happens as it does, its distinct and it occurs regardless of how complex it seems. Our being is the truth and the truth is immutable, constant, consistent, aligned with what god imagines. But what god imagines is arbitrary, but at the same time not, because god is unbiased. The truth is that which is the case, that changes all the time, hence arbitrary, but it is always itself, what it is meant to be, what god imagines it to be, aligned and constant. It dissolves that contradiction. God is absolute truth, god is unconditional love, god is infinite. Why? Do we adapt those beliefs? Nope, we define and experience god. God is Non-Duality, the end of ego dissolution, God is your highest form, your most actualized self, your undifferentiated consciousness. Consciousness is your direct first person experience of reality, god is that reality dissolved in love. God is not hypothetical, god is not belived, beliefs are rational pointers, impersonal, biased and easy to misinterpret. They are an attempt at communicating the importance and extent of the divine, its form and nature, but they're stories, ideas, human concepts and they end up perpetuating ego, the exact opposite of the path to god. God is the dissolution of all boundries and pure unconditional love, all of existence, whose parts we are and whose consciousness we are. We are ego and we are god, the difference is the level of love and division. To live in this world is to divide it, to live is to care about surviving. To love someone is to want them to keep living and be happy. All of these preferences will be given up on the path to godhood. But until then, your identity needs to expand from inside this automaton's survival bias, towards collective health, towards caring for the planet, towards wanting what's best for all life in the universe, multiverse, towards drawing less distinctions about when life becomes life, towards letting all of it flow, ego and egoless. And then there's psychedelics, inducing a state of deep conscious interaction with reality and understanding your ego through being thrown into love and a non-scarcity growth mindset, inducing unconditional love shows you the limitation of the ego. Your brain's pathways shape after the ego you create and the way it views reality. Psychedelics dissolve that ego by connecting every part of the brain, creating neural plasticity and giving you control of all your brain's pathways back. They also show you what experiencing reality freshly at a higher state of engagement feels like. In high dosis, they lead to hallucinations, which is really just your brain interconnecting and speedrunning all associations and their relation to each other, interpreting all of your senses, emotions, thoughts, ideas creatively at a profound level. That's where all the insights come from, that's where all the crazy stories come from, that's where all the fascinating hippie reports from the 60s originate. A brain on psychedelics interconnects reality at an insane rate in hyper-creative ways and no resistance towards doing it, seeking and giving itself love while experiencing overwhelming emotions through a strong link between all brain areas. The brain is imaginary but real, arbitrary but consistent, it is what it is, a vessel for our consciousness to perceive and experience this simulation's world from inside of. Psychedelics increase brain activity and interconnect it, and our conscious experience is exactly what you would expect. Less bias, less preference of pathways, means more direct unlimited perception, more engagement, more experience, more creativity and by lack of bias, love. Tons of love. To take psychedelics is to speed up your psyche, to induce ego dissolution physically instead of mentally. But it will only work if you know what you're doing and can make sense of what it means, else you'll get confused and overwhelmed, thinking it is real and might last forever, you might get scared, you might be overstimulated, you might get paranoid, you might interpret paranoia into your perception, you might get very stressed and time might stop for an eternity, in the wrong state of mind, it might amplify your most negative aspects to infinity and make you speedrun hell instead of heaven. Though the speedrun will only last for hours of thw world's time, you will experience it for a perceived eternity, granted how fast your brain will reinterpret reality and you might hurt yourself in the process or do worse. That's why sellers tell us to start small and be careful and respectful. It's so be don't fall into a self-perpetuating loop of misery and dissolve our sense of control and autonomy to stop it in the storm. Just like reality, a bad trip is imaginary but real. There are people unable to deal with the state of their reality and have mental breakdowns and bad trips follow the same mechanics because realness is imaginary. Psychedelics show you that arbitrariness, but you have to realize that's what they're pointing to, god's imaginary multiverse. Without resistance, there's no suffering, so that's why you always hear not to resist a bad trip, align yourself with it and it will pass, it might even turn into a good one, realizing the difference might as well be the most informative thing you'll ever learn. But be careful and learn how it affects you, else you're jumping into water not knowing how to swim, you might learn it on the way, find a piece of wood to hold onto, someone might throw you a life ring and save you, or you might drown, or you could learn how to swim beforehand, but you can only last so long in deep waters, so you need to keep practising and improving to swim further, dive deeper and know that if you're out of energy, you need to lie flat on the surface and float on top until you're eventually washed ashore. Psychedelics are a speedrun, they also induce awareness and presence, they're invaluable tools for growth, transcendence or even just fixing your life by taking you out of ego and seeing things more objectively and creatively, use them wisely. Of course to learn wisdom, you must experience first hand, after all, only you can know what's true, but you can use others' experiences as pointers and guidance to help you navigate and where to be more careful. Danger might be fabricated by the ego or it might be real and deadly, when someone alarms you to danger, take it slow, analyze, interconnect, learn, look at other people's experiences, figure out everyone's bias, if you decide to face the danger, do so in small steps in a controlled environment with safety and precautions. After all, if you don't know what the nature of the danger is, it is unpredicable and potentially deadly, once you understand its mechanics and what it is fundamentally, you can assess its behavior and make aware informed risks based on your best reasoning ability. Consensus is not evil but it is biased, you can use it as the first step, it is what you're accustomed to, what kept you safe until now, but now you're ready to take in more of reality, to learn, make your own decisions, expand your paradigm and take responsibility, evolving your understanding and part taking in creating a better consensus. You are the unknown, you are the alien, everything can only exist inside of yourself, don't be afraid. But you have put yourself in this human form for a reason, so love it and love reality as it is, explore yourself as much as you can, and be as loving as you can possibly be. Don't get lost in egoic non-duality desiring, everything you desire you can be instead, don't tell others to be a certain way, exchange understanding or point them to contemplation instead. You are still a human, you can troll or have humor, you can mess around and have fun, that's love, it's all love. But you know, if you want something, there are many strategies to get there. And if you only want people to awaken as fast as possible, look at who they are and what would get you there if you were them, and if that's the best and most loving way to get them into love or if it will only spawn a cycle of suffering and confusion. That's part of reality too, necessary to appreciate it, but there's diminishing returns at some point. You have the power to do anything you want to change yourself and others and the perception of realty. Being in tune with yourself is a beautiful way to be.