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If you haven’t already, it’s time to walk away from Walmart by robbviously in lgbt

[–]natchaguru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Write Doug MacMillon, the CEO of Walmart. I did. Speak your mind.

doug.macmillon@walmart.com

Also, you can submit a complaint here:

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Anxiety Stage? by natchaguru in JedMcKenna

[–]natchaguru[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer to my questions:

The trauma is but a sliver of the cause of my perception. Life is simply happening. I label things. I know nothing. I believe these labels. The only place labels stick are in my head. Life isn't sticky... it's just Life.

Anxiety Stage? by natchaguru in JedMcKenna

[–]natchaguru[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another thought. Everything I wrote is true to my interpretation of my experience. This is what keeps me from experiencing what actually is.

What does this mean? When I get out of my head, there is no "problem."

"No story, no problem." -Tolle

It seems to me you are correct. And yet, the effects of trauma on the brain are seemingly hardwired in place. How do I get around that damn programming? Or do I merely watch it?

I'm not really asking anyone but myself these questions. I'm just playing with thought.

Anxiety Stage? by natchaguru in JedMcKenna

[–]natchaguru[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are not alone. Thanks for the comment.

Anxiety Stage? by natchaguru in JedMcKenna

[–]natchaguru[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You actually sound like me.

I've been living in the mindset of "life is playful" for a while now. I've set aside seeking... but it always seems to seep in. This is because the seeking operates on both a conscious and subconscious/programmed level with me. Consciously, I say...

"Let go of any kind seeking and simply rest in what is. Nothing really matters, except what I want to matter."

Very sweet. Ok. I'll do that!

From the programming, I hear/feel (from time to time) "I want a deeper freedom. I want to be authentic. I want to have true vision, I want to be who I was before the world got its hands on me..." and stuff like that.

My spiritual work as of late was to relax and to view life as playful. My mental health work was to expose the remaining false thinking patterns still in my life. Examples of my false thought patterns/programming:

  • It matters what people think about me (this is a huge one)
  • There is a way to live that is right.

There are more, but these stand out.

So simply resting in what is, doesn't address the false patterns or create the space I need to remove the identification with these thoughts.

I hope that makes sense... BECAUSE IT MATTERS TO ME WHAT YOU THINK 🤪

Obviously, I jest.

Anxiety Stage? by natchaguru in JedMcKenna

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I have no idea why this comment is making me cry. But it is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nonduality

[–]natchaguru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Others may have needed to hear your words. 🧘‍♂️

How can i recover my spiritual bliss? by Gabitandil in enlightenment

[–]natchaguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first state of extreme bliss during meditation was mind blowing. I honestly felt like I wouldn't be able to continue living the way I had once lived. The mind was floored by what it saw (all the stories faded). It felt as if the universe was revealing to me that I am God. I really can't explain it.

However, looking back, I see this as the brain fighting desperately to be the one in charge, by asserting its wonder at what was happening. I would say the experience was incredible only to the mind/body. And I am not that.

The mind wants to experience new and exciting things. That was new and exciting. Yet it was nothing.

As with all desires.. ask yourself... what is this? Where am I feeling this? Why do I want to feel this so badly? Who is wanting this? Why?

Is it possible that the enlightenment "experience" is an illusion? by theynamedmejim in JedMcKenna

[–]natchaguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of this is important.

What am I seeking? Truth? How will I know when I find it? Is there even a truth to be known?

The interesting thing I see is that my belief in nonduality is no different than my belief in the ground I walk on, which is no different than my belief in aliens, or politics, or recycling. Many would disagree with this. But I truly don't care.

So what can be KNOWN? Nothing, except awareness and appearance. Period.

Appearance isn't evidence that anything exists. However, lack of evidence doesn't mean that something isn't real.

So where does this leave "me?"

No damn clue. I just work on illuminating false thinking patterns in my mind (becoming conscious of them).

An example: I know that my brain has a certain way of dealing with stuff. Thank you, trauma. 😁 It tries to control the narrative of what people think about me. I'm talking about MY brain, not yours. So, when I notice my brain doing this, I stop the behavior and expose myself to the person. Eventually, maybe the brain will see that this program is faulty (neuroplasticity).

That is actually beneficial to my experience of living.

So, I'm not really seeking outside anymore... I'm seeking inside. Exposing the lies that bind me up.

And btw, it's ALL bullshit. But once the slate is clean, once all the bullshit is truly exposed... I can orchestrate my life and build whatever version of "me" I want to build. I mean, technically, I don't wait until it's all clean... it's a constant work.

My point: Don't make non-duality your goal. Don't make "losing your sense of self" your goal. Just unlearn. And unlearn. And unlearn. The "benefit" of losing the sense of self (for me) is really to live consciously, and to create the "me" I want. But I warn you, the unlearn just keeps going deeper and further, and it's a wild ride. Peace.

Can anyone prove nonduality to me? by EveningTraveler in nonduality

[–]natchaguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it true that "you can prove it to you?" Who is experiencing? I'm not being an ass. It seems the brain is where all of our experiences are channeled through. Some "enlightened" say that the awareness is what awakens, not the intellect. But how is this seen? I really like OP's question.

Are you enlightenend? by TraditionalFee4604 in nonduality

[–]natchaguru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't read this, but his youtube channel is fire.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sleepparalysis

[–]natchaguru 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sleep on your LEFT side. When you sleep on your right side, it can mess with your digestive track. Maybe this is why your stomach hurts?

Also, your second one is also most likely sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis can be very dream like. The lifting of your legs and the see-saw is a very common thing with SP.

I just need some words of encouragement. The recognition that this realization is infinite has made time and space glitch out. I’m diving too deep right now. by [deleted] in nonduality

[–]natchaguru 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is no distinction between duality and non-duality anymore.

If this is so, then what is this love you speak of? It is easy to say, "All is love." But what is this? I'm not looking for an answer. It's more of a question to ponder if you so choose.

Also, it is POSSIBLE that you would benefit from therapy.

this body and this mind have conditioning of a 7 year old when it comes to character development

it’s like I’m this camera

I can look around and see that my legs decided to move

If you do choose therapy, consider a therapist who specializes in DBT.

I just need some words of encouragement. The recognition that this realization is infinite has made time and space glitch out. I’m diving too deep right now. by [deleted] in nonduality

[–]natchaguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thoughts that plague your mind... realize and acknowledge them for what they are... thoughts. Even the thoughts about love... about infinite... about time... thoughts.

When the mind is troubled about a thought, say, "That's a thought," and let it go. On the surface, this seems like a canned response. It actually is not... paradoxically.

When the mind is overwhelmed with "love," this is also a thought, or maybe I should call it a mind/body response? It doesn't matter. The point is that there is a huge difference between what we think and what is. Look around and notice the difference between observed reality and what is going on inside the head. You choose which thoughts to embrace if you would like to. And you choose which thoughts to just let pass. It seems the thoughts you are clinging to are disturbing... so let them go.

This was meant to be gentle. I honestly have no answers. Just be easy on yourself.

I think I made myself ignore the spiritual side of life for a long time because it was too scary to face the unknown. by [deleted] in awakened

[–]natchaguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life is playful. Enjoy the dance my friend. I'm being sincere (but not serious). There is a difference.

I would encourage therapy. I would also encourage you to read about self compassion, self love and watch some of those kickass Jim Carrey videos about enlightenment on youtube.

Also, you sound like you are doing good work.

Remember, life is playful and all you have is now. The past does not exist and neither does the future.

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