How Does One Make Friends With Enlightened Individuals In Real Life?

[The Monk]

Hi guys, I was wondering how and where is it possible for me to find individuals who seek the same aims and objectives, as me. And yes, you could say Actualized.org Forum, however I want people in my life who are enlightened, have no addictions and are very inspiring and motivating, where could I find these types of people to integrate within my own life?

 

[Kvath]

@Aamir King Start going to events on your city that you are interested in. Maybe these people are not enlightened but surely will be more productive and share interests with you. I like to use the meetups app for that

[The Monk]

@Kvath Intriguing.

 

[Xpansion]

It can be difficult because the majority of people seem to be living very unconsciously but it's not impossible.  If you're into Buddhism you can go to a sangha in your local area. Google Buddhist sangha in your area and see what comes up.

If Buddhism is not your thing another great way to meet people is through the website Meetup.com.  This website is all about meeting likeminded people. There are groups for absolutely every interest which you can join and go to events and you can even start your own group for a small monthly fee.  

Meetup

Edited October 20, 2016 by Xpansion

[Progress]

The conscious blend in with the unconscious

[Xpansion]

1 hour ago, Progress said:

The conscious blend in with the unconscious

If people are really deeply unconscious and continue on a downward spiral into oblivion abusing alcohol and other substances, wallowing in negativity, bitchy manipulative devisive destructive behaviour and have absolutely no clue or desire to change and grow but prefer to stay stuck then I don't blend with them. I prefer to spend the  precious little time I have left with those who I aspire to be like. People who are going to inspire, support and uplift me. Those who can help me evolve not drag me down.

Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. When it comes to relationships, we are greatly influenced, whether we like it or not, by those closest to us. It affects our way of thinking, our self-esteem, and our decisions. Of course, everyone is their own person, but research has shown that we’re more affected by our environment than we think.

Edited October 20, 2016 by Xpansion

[Progress]

@Xpansion I'm just saying you'd be suprise who you meet. The conscious don't tend to be outspoken about their consciousness. Even the unconscious have secret desires to be conscious. If you can tap into that, you can make a friend out of anyone. 

[strwbrycough]

just casually talk to people about their habits and how they live their life ask questions most people will tell you anything its always a one sided conversation, people just want to talk about their self. but when you find someone who dose yoga or meditation thats where it gets interesting ask them if they have found the truth yet... that starts a fun conversation and you will be suprised actually how many people know but carry on normally