Rara

I tasted bliss a few times not so long ago... It is the most important thing I have ever felt and certainly an indicator that all is moving in the right direction. I don't know what enlightenment is...but I can only assume all does not end there. Like the flick of a switch, "oh I'm enlightened now"?? I'm unsure. Bliss was temporary, but will never be forgotten!

I crash out...lie down as much as possible and wait patiently...watching my insides as they cry like small children. Eventually they quieten down and gradually, I get back to full energy Prevention, like others say, is best. Something I'm hardly a champion at but hey, I can preach.

Ah! I'm always on the mobile site so never see the signatures! Thanks

I watched it twice...first time I wasn't feeling it but then watched it again later, in a more silly mood and I appreciated it much more.

Fascinating observation. Although, I am no expert and am only going to hazard a guess as to what this means in practical terms... My take on this then is that, despite both containing vitamin C, they will still create different qualities within the body. So, the tomato would provide more vitality/awakening energy? So tomatoes during the day, carrots at night perhaps?

Oooh...I await a link...

You're welcome Seems that you have a more focused direction already. Let this be the start of an exciting new path and adventure for you. You should keep a diary and blog too, once you go. Share your motives for this and then all your insights...I'm sure it would be an inspiring read for others.

This is a good passage. I have died more than once in my dreams (and I know we are only talking dreams here....but) and still, on the very moment of actual "death", there was only ever non-existance. Words cannot describe the feeling...only, the sheer opposite of excitement I guess. Pure lifelessness. Just a dream anyway, but reflective of Jung's opinion.

Yes, a "professional" can only try and mould you in to conventional thought processes to help you merge into society. I don't agree with this sort of stuff in most instances. But the email she wrote you. She can't tell you any more? How convenient. Your purpose isn't to have children? I'm sorry, she reaks of bullshit.

Hey Dreambliss, I shall answer according to the points you made: 1. Ah, the great escape! Yes, I agree. If your environment is eating you up and you feel restricted/unable to find breathing space to find your path, then something like this will help you gain a better perspective. The "without safety net" is also very good for self-development. Ensure there are some safety parameters put in place. Don't go eating some crazy wild poisonous plants for example, based on not knowing what they are. I and no doubt many others here have done similar things in our lives...taken off, no direction. As for destinations, I wouldn't know for the US. 2. I would bet you could also name many that also say you shouldn't do this. But you will listen more to those that say this IS the right thing for you because, really, it's what you want to do. If you're going to go, do it without anyone elses influence. This woman is nothing in the grand scheme of things. Just pick yourself up and go if you feel it's what needs to be done. 3. It was more a metaphor for going to do something for somebody else rather than yourself. Not for money, just a random act of kindness. Not necessary labour, just something you feel could benefit mankind or somebody in your community. Helping others and taking yourself our of your own head is another great way to grow spiritually.

Yeah, machines suck! I always say, if I doesn't look practical for real life, what is the point?

Oh definitely, I felt the need to "get it out there" and that has helped get it off my mind. I think Stosh was meaning to forget about the literal sense of it, so I don't get freaked out about it. However, your take on it is uplifting I must admit, such a conflict is happening in me that I am conscious of...Nungali on this forum told me it sounds like "satun ascending"...aka growing up. In short, something seems to be automatically overriding my old self. The non-conformist, free roaming, no direction, cocky "me" IS dying. Suddenly, I find myself on the verge of proposing to my girlfriend, having driving lessons and aiming to get a secure job so that I can raise a family. Most of these things I promised myself I would never do...now I can't help any of it. Such changes are coming at a price. Mood swings, crying, frustration, self-doubt...but I see all this as the child within still wanting to break out and just being suffocated by this new, um, "me". That all makes sense to me I don't know if you were thinking in so much detail or if I'm just happy dot joining.

Well, if I never remembered I was Rara, it wouldn't be so bad. Only that the rest of the Bums would wonder where I had gone. Sounds like a good script for a supernatural film.

Thanks Stosh. I must admit that I was quite shaken up today because of it but ignoring it, yes, gladly. It was just disturbing at the time because it made me wonder, why am I dreaming of suicide? Is there something going on beneath the surface? The positive part is - i realised it was a dumb move in the end. So at least I know for this reality!

But yes, the yoga and bodyweight stuff is all good. Remind me what calisthenics are again? I think I've heard Elliot talk about them but can't remember...

Doing well...rebuilding because I left it a couple of years and just did kung fu and bidy strength so started from scratch with empty bar. On week 8 now...my only plateau so far is overhead press. My nemesis.

Grandmaster! Where have you been? Or have I just been participating in all the threads you haven't? All sounds the same as brainwashing to me. Affirmations and motivational speaking...all from the same umbrella. I joined an mlm company for a brief moment last year. After a month, I was like "fuck you loons, I'm out".

Hello. Firstly, what's the reason for going to Cali? Is the option of not going an, um, option? Second, the lady in the email...how do you know her? Yes I would take her with more than a pinch of salt. She sounds crazy and also more about putting suggestions into your head. My girlfriend's mum is a "clairevoyant" In other words, I have watched her time and time again just talk total BS to people for money. The sad thing is, she believes she is psychic too. Thirdly, what would I do? Scrap the whole venture, knock on my neighbour's door and see if they want any gardening doing.

So, last night I had a nightmare that I took a lot of pills in an attempt to kill myself and it worked...only for me to regret it all as I was dying. Then I kept thinking to myself, I hope there is another life coming... Then I woke up, fully aware that I had been dreaming and not impressed. Wasn't easy getting back to sleep at 4:30am after that. WTF?! Maybe I should start a new thread for this in GD. Idk. But wow, how dark!

That's the thing...5X5 will break you if one doesn't judge their limits correctly. Compromising form just to be able to lift it is very dangerous as they are compound exercises working the whole body. That's why I feel it is good for you as it requires such focus. Do you think you can repair yourself with physio/taiji/yoga or are you pretty snapped up?

I think it works for those that want it to work for them. If I'm in the mood, I have found it to work out for me. But then my sceptical, primordial attitude creeps back, slaps me in the face and I go tear everything back down again.

I'm doing 5X5 stronglifts with a friend who has some confidence issues. It's amazing how we are both growing in mind, body and spirit!

Wow, this has gone viral. Saw somebody else post this on Facebook earlier today! Mine is queued for when I finish doing my chores

yep. You're too far advanced for commercial Christianity/pigeon holing. If you wanna succeed, you will need to start business from the bottom and build it. In language, we call it a 'sect' lol.

I like how you are conscious of these thing 4bsolute. My girlfriend and I have less sex than a few years ago, but we do so many fun things, it goes unnoticed. We might be in the mood once, twice a week and if so, then it is great. So don't strictly cut yourself off. If you seek a good relationship with a good partner, great, cultivate that and read each other when the time is right to have some fun Let the superficial "shaggers" do their thing. Each to their own. You just don't need to be a part of it.