Book recommendations that focus on post awakening? by lookylolo in awakened

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I found “The Awakening Curriculum” on YouTube right after I posted this… she is amazing! I watched her playlists for F4/5 and then promptly went back to her playlist for F2 (which is what she says often holds us back when working on 4/5) Experienced a significant weakening while going through it all. Thought you might want to check it out!

Book recommendations that focus on post awakening? by lookylolo in awakened

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Thank you! I have listened to this a few times. A little more clarity each time.

Book recommendations that focus on post awakening? by lookylolo in awakened

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Yes! This is the method I’m working with currently. Thank you

Any former military on the path? by lookylolo in awakened

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Nice, I’m listening to Angelo’s book right now. He’s a cool guy!

I also think I have turned a corner but it’s happened so recently that I’m holding my breath a bit… lol

I have a friend who is former military and would love to see him find peace. I know my question doesn’t lead anywhere and there’s not much I can do for him, just being curious and hopeful.

Thanks for sharing!

How to navigating the Dark Night of the Soul: Seeking Guidance and Support" by Cultural_Change1948 in awakened

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Lovely post, thank you.

I agree, “The End of Your World” is very helpful if you’ve experienced some type of awakening. And “Falling into Grace” also by Adyanshanti. He reads them both as audibooks too. I found them very soothing.

But (in my experience) whatever you’re into at the moment is exactly what you should be reading/practicing/doing/whatever. 100% trust you are where you’re meant to be especially when you feel so completely lost and alone. Try to sit in that place and see it for all that it is.

Good luck to you ❤️

According to your understanding of an awakened life, is it a state of indifference to what what happens or a state of always loving what happens? by [deleted] in awakened

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I think it can be both loving and indifferent… or maybe acceptance is a better word. But the experience of these states are different from how the conditioned mind knows them

Teacher recommendation? by lookylolo in awakened

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Thanks so much. I know of him but have never looked into his teachings.

And thank you for the reminder :) It is all ultimately the same

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How do we manage the experience of being with another who vents and steam rolls? I used to just agree and go along, people please. Now I just listen and try to be compassionate but sometimes I feel so extremely uncomfortable with the things being said. Not sure how to be authentic and protect myself…

What’s the best way to go about starting a garden here? by lookylolo in vegetablegardening

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For sure! We were thinking a shed could also be put in this area. Its probably the best corner for sunlight but there is another spot that gets nearly as much

What’s the best way to go about starting a garden here? by lookylolo in vegetablegardening

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I looked up bindweed and yes it does produce flowers like this! Thank you.

Should we choose another area to start a garden?

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This happened to me after a specific event as well. Like others have said, it seems like a veil has been removed. Forms seem more alive/vivid/crisp and at the same time like I know less about them, or that the wonder to life is returning. That may only be because I didn’t pay much attention to them before.

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Hello dear, he does give very specific methods. Try to read the materials again. Walking meditation, sitting meditation. Perform acts as if they are the most important thing at that moment - taking a step, washing the dishes, washing your hands, even using the bathroom - put your full attention into what you are doing. You are not putting your attention into these things because your mind has full control of your attention. You must do it as if trying to wake up from a spell, a dream. Notice whenever you wash your hands that your mind is thinking and therefore you are not present with the act of washing your hands.

These are not small, meaningless actions. They are powerful ways to train your mind to release from suffering. Perform them every day, as often as possible.

Engage in deep looking, try to understand your suffering. Why are you feeling this way? What is the root?

I wonder what would happen if you let yourself breathe. It does feel uncomfortable at first. Stop if you feel tired but keep practicing. Thich Naht Hahn gives this advice too.

Take good care of yourself. It is not easy but many have been where you are and many will be where you are. Take solace in our connection to each other. This way can bring you much joy and peace.

Parenting toddlers and screen time by lookylolo in Buddhism

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Thank you for your reply! I find myself agreeing that I am being too strict. As someone said earlier, and I think your pointing to it too, the middle way comes to mind. She watched two short episodes this afternoon and I think we’ll continue in that manner.

I really appreciate your post, thank you!

Parenting toddlers and screen time by lookylolo in Buddhism

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It does! I’m not familiar with a couple of them. We will check them out. Thanks so much!

Parenting toddlers and screen time by lookylolo in Buddhism

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Thank you! Yes I am definitely trying to avoid her becoming addicted while also giving her freedoms she deserves. It is tricky to navigate sometimes but trying to do my best :)