Am I too young to pursue enlightenment?

[Cody_Atzori]

I'm 15 and I've dabbled in personal development work & watched Leo's videos mainly because they were Interesting. However, I watched one of his videos last week, which really inspired me and something clicked (It was the spirituality video & life is a maze). Since then, I stopped binge eating, stopped watching porn, started working out every day, and meditating for an hour everyday  bought some books, and I've never felt so excited to grow myself in my life. I've also been trying to do the self-inquiry every morning, but I don't know if it's right for me right now. It's not that I'm not mentally mature enough to pursue the truth, In fact I have a deep desire for the truth and I'm willing to do anything for it. But, I believe I need to properly educate myself, make some money, and do independent research before I properly pursue the truth. In addition, I'm not old enough to do psychedelics so I'm disadvantaged in that aspect, even though I could fetch weed from my friend If I really wanted. However, I do want to have a satori, experience what it's like outside the maze. Should I keep doing the practice? Besides, I'm only doing it 1 hour a day, but maybe that hour would be better doing a mindfulness meditation, as I'm already doing a do nothing technique meditation before bed. I feel I should probably pursue understanding, before the truth, but I could do both. Any suggestions?

 

How long should I wait till I pursue truth? Or should I just keep doing as I am right now?

 

Just for some context, I just finished my gcse and I'm hoping to do A level philosoophy, english, media & photography.

 

[CreamCat]

You are old enough.

[Shadowraix]

You are old enough. I'm 20. Just know you will grow a Lot in the next 5 years. 

[Dan502]

You are old enough  

I tend to think of "Truth" not as some far-off thing that a person has to reach or decide to pursue but as something far more familiar, which we probably already know intimately but might have lost touch with during the process of socialisation which typically occurs up to and during our emergence as adults.

Having said that, there is a wide range of ways in which a person can learn, practise and have insights in order to become more self-aware, happy and mature.

The desire and, realistically, the need, for a young person to take care of other things first like getting a steady job and living independently before they even find out or start on this kind of extra-curricular personal development work is understandable.

By the way I think it's really cool that you're curious about this kind of stuff. I'd recommend trying a few things. Some of OSHO and Sadhguru's vids, some TED talks, Dan Dennett's work, The Road Less Travelled by Scott Peck. The Brothers Karamazov, Jordan Peterson. Tony Robbins. Gary Vaynerchuk. Psychoanalysis. Spiral Dynamics. The Matrix  

[hyruga]

If you ask this question (in thread title), then you are not ready yet. 

Because age has little or no bearing on how fast your consciousness can grow. 

[kag101]

Yes, you are too young. 

You should focus on basic self-development. And you should go to a counselor or psychologist. 

Don't skip steps! Study Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. How are your social skills, for example? This is much more basic and important skill than self-inquiry! 

[Hellspeed]

The sooner the more easier the blockages and kundalini, more older more attachment.

[Yahya]

@Cody_Atzori I am in the exact same condition as you.

[Cody_Atzori]

@Yahya  So you got lucky like me, exploring this world of self-improvement so young.  Where do you live bro?

[bejapuskas]

@Cody_Atzori  Be careful with this I am too young. Your ego doesn't understand, that time is illusory and will want to convince you, that there is some other time to start. 

[Yahya]

@Cody_Atzori Canada. What about you.

[benmitchell2812]

Definitely not. I started basic personal development around when I was 13. I am 19 now and have definitely seen massive dividends paying off in daily life regarding emotions, overall, happiness, calmness, purpose, as well as a sometimes overwhelming understand of aspects of life. 

My advice to you, would to not neglect basic survival needs such as a solid effort in high school, getting a part time job, as well as developing social skills, dabbling in different activities and developing interests, while at same time at a conscious level. As well as reading books, watching videos, having a commonplace book, etc. make sure to develop habits of meditation, self-inquiry, contemplation, and maybe just chill on the psychedelics until you're a bit older and can find them (trust me they will come to you). 

Don't neglect relationships or look down upon your pairs, because at this age especially, people appear to know what they're doing but really most aren't really consciously developed at all. You're not better  than anyone else, however you'll find out that this work is extremely humbling.

In saying that be aware that life is a meaningless game that must be played with dead seriousness. But enjoy the ride man, you've indulged upon a very rewarding path. 

 

Edited June 1, 2019 by benmitchell2812

[Cody_Atzori]

@benmitchell2812 quite insightful my man, it's cool you were able to start at 13, I think the biggest obstacle I faced is the fact I learned about this self-actualization work at 14 but did nothing for a whole year, which creates a victim narrative; however, I think Iv'e gotten over that and I'm properly doing the practices, and not being too harsh on myself as I always was.

[CreamCat]

Do it now. If you wait a few more years, it could be too late.

Edited June 3, 2019 by CreamCat

[Verdesbird]

this paradigm must be broken 

if you consider yourself good enough to the content that is presented ... just go ahead 

[Hardik]

@Cody_Atzori  

Dude! 

Seriously you're so fucking Lucky that you've founded actualized.org in this age!

Stay humble with yourself!

Don't get hard to yourself.

And start with Basic. Don't Go for an advance stuff!

I've Started my self- actualization Journey When i was 17!

Edited April 27, 2020 by Hardik

[March]

@Cody_Atzori

Wow, I'm not alone. I'm 15 too, started meditation 10 months ago.

Personally, I've had profound glimpses of reality and it was really something I never imagined could ever be possible. That was simply from Do Nothing technique with a bit of self inquiry.

Thing is, those are states. You still gotta develop yourself sustainably. I was really pumped up and getting deep into it, watching tons of videos on enlightenment, and spending nearly all my energy but them I realised, shit, I can't keep this up - at least not until I am financially independent.

So, here's my plan - just take whatever may help you:

1. Build concentration and base mindfulness level - 10 minutes concentration daily + 30 minutes meditation + 3 micro hits daily

Everyday, you can build concentration skills. Aim to get laser, unwavering focus for the whole period, then sustain, then increase. This is like the base of pursuing truth, without it you're fucked. Personally I'm setting a goal to get to 30 minutes unwavering focus with 0 movement. 

2. Do research on a diverse ranges of sources on truth - you can to know the big picture, from lots of teachers first

3. Do very long strong determination sits or other intense spiritual techniques 2-3 times a year (it is said that if you can sit still for 4 hours, that amount of pain you have endured will purify you to enlightenment). - perhaps yoga will be needed to not injure yourself or cause unnecessary injuries.