Posted May 24, 2019 @winterknight hi, i think this quote described my situation well: the more you search for spiritual development, the more selfcentered you become.. and i think this has been happening to me... i find myself filled with selfish thoughts and wanting to keep spiritual enligntenment to myself that I don’t master the even basic emotions. I struggle with jealousy and self-esteem. what would be your advice for me? What do you think was the trap in my pursuit... having a strong ego backlash period right now.. thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 24, 2019 21 minutes ago, lostmedstudent said: @winterknight hi, i think this quote described my situation well: the more you search for spiritual development, the more selfcentered you become.. and i think this has been happening to me... i find myself filled with selfish thoughts and wanting to keep spiritual enligntenment to myself that I don’t master the even basic emotions. I struggle with jealousy and self-esteem. what would be your advice for me? What do you think was the trap in my pursuit... having a strong ego backlash period right now.. thank you My advice for you is a) go into psychoanalysis (something I recommend to all serious spiritual seekers) and b) start looking with curiosity at your negative emotions. What makes you think they are there to be mastered? Perhaps they are trying to give you a message. Perhaps you might try to listen. How? Maybe start writing or drawing or composing songs or other art about them... what is it like to feel these emotions? Try to capture what it’s like to feel these emotions as accurately and originally as you can... Website/book/one-on-one spiritual guidance: Sifting to the Truth: A New Map to the Self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 25, 2019 I can't find specialist psychoanalysis in my town, should i try analytical psychotherapy instead can it work too ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 25, 2019 @winterknight Is cognitive behavioural therapy and physcoanalysis or physcodynamic therapy are one and the same ? Is it ik to take CBT ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 25, 2019 6 hours ago, sidaz10 said: I can't find specialist psychoanalysis in my town, should i try analytical psychotherapy instead can it work too ? You tried contacting the people at http://www.psichoanalitikai.lt/ ? Website/book/one-on-one spiritual guidance: Sifting to the Truth: A New Map to the Self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Jkris said: @winterknight Is cognitive behavioural therapy and physcoanalysis or physcodynamic therapy are one and the same ? Is it ik to take CBT ? Definitely not at all the same. Psychoanalysis & psychodynamic therapy are similar -- psychoanalysis is more intense; psychodynamic therapy is less intense. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is totally different. It focuses on trying to "fix" you -- and it assumes that you know what needs fixing. The therapist is very active, gives you homework assignments, ask lots of questions. Psychoanalysis focuses on trying to help you achieve self-understanding, and in the process you start moving in various areas of your life. It focuses up on opening up the unconscious. Website/book/one-on-one spiritual guidance: Sifting to the Truth: A New Map to the Self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 On 5/25/2019 at 5:20 PM, winterknight said: You tried contacting the people at http://www.psichoanalitikai.lt/ ? Thanks i contacted them.They offer me Psychoanalysis 4x week or Psychoanalytic therapy 2x week, what to choose ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 6 hours ago, sidaz10 said: Thanks i contacted them.They offer me Psychoanalysis 4x week or Psychoanalytic therapy 2x week, what to choose ? 4x/week is best if you can do it. Website/book/one-on-one spiritual guidance: Sifting to the Truth: A New Map to the Self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 @winterknight Hi, I have been doing self-inquiry but as i am turning the focus inside, I try to feel were my self is inside and best place i find is inside my head but i start to get a pressure in my head that is very distracting and a unbearable. Also, when i am done it still there and can't handle it and effects my nervous system all day long. What is that and what should i do? Thanks "Your the left eye and i am the right would it not be madness to fight, WE COME ONE." - Faithless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 27 minutes ago, Joker_Theory said: @winterknight Hi, I have been doing self-inquiry but as i am turning the focus inside, I try to feel were my self is inside and best place i find is inside my head but i start to get a pressure in my head that is very distracting and a unbearable. Also, when i am done it still there and can't handle it and effects my nervous system all day long. What is that and what should i do? Thanks Follow these self-inquiry instructions and let me know if you have further problems. Website/book/one-on-one spiritual guidance: Sifting to the Truth: A New Map to the Self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 @winterknight Thanks, so you say to start in the body or what is observing the pressure? "Your the left eye and i am the right would it not be madness to fight, WE COME ONE." - Faithless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 50 minutes ago, Joker_Theory said: @winterknight Thanks, so you say to start in the body or what is observing the pressure? Yes, whoever it is that’s observing the pressure. Follow that. You notice that the pressure is in your awareness, right? So by the rule of self-inquiry, it cannot be you. It also sounds — this is just a guess — that your face muscles may be tense (maybe you’re squinting or something while trying to look inward?) while all this is going on, so if you notice that, feel free to relax them. Website/book/one-on-one spiritual guidance: Sifting to the Truth: A New Map to the Self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 11 minutes ago, winterknight said: Yes, whoever it is that’s observing the pressure. Follow that. You notice that the pressure is in your awareness, right? So by the rule of self-inquiry, it cannot be you. It also sounds — this is just a guess — that your face muscles may be tense (maybe you’re squinting or something while trying to look inward?) while all this is going on, so if you notice that, feel free to relax them. Right, will do. Your guessed right i think, i have a lot of jaw clenching which could be tmj. thanks "Your the left eye and i am the right would it not be madness to fight, WE COME ONE." - Faithless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) What do you have to say about different degrees of Enlightenment? How enlightened would you say you are compared to Ramana Maharshi himself or the Buddha? Edited May 30, 2019 by Chi_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, Chi_ said: What do you have to say about different degrees of Enlightenment? How enlightened would you say you are compared to Ramana Maharshi himself or the Buddha? There are no degrees of enlightenment. There may be degrees of the purity of mind, but that’s not the same thing. Best not to worry about it — it’s a sinkhole for seekers. Website/book/one-on-one spiritual guidance: Sifting to the Truth: A New Map to the Self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 30, 2019 50 minutes ago, winterknight said: There are no degrees of enlightenment. There may be degrees of the purity of mind, but that’s not the same thing. Best not to worry about it — it’s a sinkhole for seekers. Thanks for the reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2019 Is it true that I will experience everything without exception? I will be a rapist, murderer etc? “Words are like Leaves; And where they most abound, Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Shaun said: Is it true that I will experience everything without exception? I will be a rapist, murderer etc? That question itself arises out of a misconception. Follow the path to investigate the "I" and you'll see why. Website/book/one-on-one spiritual guidance: Sifting to the Truth: A New Map to the Self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 1, 2019 @winterknight Would you elaborate on the misconception? MEDITATIONS TOOLS ActualityOfBeing.com GUIDANCE SESSIONS NONDUALITY LOA My Youtube Channel THE TRUE NATURE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
