Orb Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I wanted to make a thread where we can share the beliefs that are so ingrained in us that it is heartbreaking to let them go. The tricky thing with the subtle beliefs is that they really seem true! The more subtle beliefs are the very skeleton of the ego, so letting go of these beliefs is literally ripping off your own limbs and body parts in a way. Which is why it can be difficult to put the beliefs down and let them go. Share any beliefs that really seem to be 100% true, and just let them go. Ill start: -Happiness can't be felt everyday. -I have to change something in experience in order for happiness to be. -There is tomorrow, today, yesterday. -If pain/discomfort is felt, then something isn't right with experience. -There is a "feeler" or "experiencer". -That any sensation is even felt. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 There is gravity. There is something holding all this together. All beliefs ^. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 Pain or discomfort is somehow a problem. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I could gain their approval or admiration It will make me happy It will make me not feel good I will hate it It would suck That's a waste of life My life is more important than that That's so boring That's pathetic That's a shame Quote Mention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 I need to ask a teacher for guidance to feel into the true nature. I need outside help to know my true nature. I. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 I need to stop thinking in order to know the true nature. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Any thought that has to do with time is delusion and distraction. Notice any moment you are inquiring if a thought arises like "I'll have to wait until later, maybe tomorrow it'll work, etc.". There isn't any time, time thoughts arise as a form of procrastination. Dispel them at once. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 "I'm gonna give up on this". "This meditation/practice didn't work, guess I'll try again tomorrow." "Why explore identity when I can watch porn and do drugs all day?". The sneakiness is sneaky. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 The self defeating giving up thoughts actually arise for the purpose of seemingly strengthening the ego, or at least trying to. The believing of that sob story is actually a trick to give the ego power. Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orb Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 "There's no way I can be established in the self all day long" In direct experience the whole day us never experienced, only "now". Quote Mention "Mediocrity is gone. Mind is clear of limitation. I seek no state of enlightenment. Neither do I remain where no enlightenment exists. Since I linger in neither condition, eyes cannot see me. If hundreds of birds strew my path with flowers, such praise would be meaningless." - A Comment on the 8th Ox Herding Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I know. Quote Mention YouTube Website Sessions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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