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@CantBeStopped: First of all, reading this while listening to XIX by Slipknot was pretty cool.
I read all of it.
It's weird because I feel like I have self-confidence in every area until it comes to maybe asking someone out. I am completely confident talking to anyone, hot girl or not, I never experience awkwardness anymore. In the past year or so I have come over a huge social problem where I barely talked to anyone including girls and it was terrible. But, now that I've been able to talk with girls as acquaintances, I've discovered that I love talking to them and being with them. But they're all only acquaintances and I don't know how to take that further unless I get a GF or at least start dating.

@perfectsight:no its just to help people like you who have been conditioned to think "buddhism is the way obviously. Meditation gives me sense of security,peace,and wellness. People with weird names like rashid, waoifbo, woiadnbwoa give me vibes so i must obviously follow this legit foundation which was based on Siddhartha himself" Well this is exaggeration but i hope u get the point. EVERY ENLIGHTENED PEOPLE told his followers(they really didn't want followers btw.) to stop worshipping his teachings,words,and himself. Never build sculpture of himself, never form a group, and always always stand on the pathless route to enlightenment ALONE. All the monks are hopeless. They avoid problems of ego infested society and avoid observing human interactions. Sorry this sounds like a mess cuz im typing on my phone lool. anyways i hope you break out of this buddhist conditioned mind

[quote=AbyssMind]@tehraygunicorn: its perfectly fine to think like that. I believe everyone thinks like at one point. The reason for this is that people feel trapped by their egos. The constant mindless thinking cycle of "time" keeps trapping people in and out. However once you truly OBSERVE this very process and the whole meaninglessness of the ego that you think it is everything will free you from this depressed cycle. Buddha,Jesus,Krishnamurti,Noja,and Rashid all were able to break out of this cycle and realize the Truth which is Enlightenment. They saw how hopeless the world and people were and how easy it was because enlightenment was always inside people deeply hidden away by delusions upon delusions. If you're interested I recommend it.

@perfectsight: Hey, I don't want to be mean but please drop buddhism,dalai lama, or any of that specific instuiton full of egos. They will hinder you from enlightenment. Buddhism is a good place to start however it will ultimately be a trap as you keep searching out for more security through siddhartha's teachings. You need to stand completely alone and kill buddha if he is on your path.[/quote]
damn bro, you got crazy deep at the end there, i like it!

[quote=AbyssMind]@tehraygunicorn: its perfectly fine to think like that. I believe everyone thinks like at one point. The reason for this is that people feel trapped by their egos. The constant mindless thinking cycle of "time" keeps trapping people in and out. However once you truly OBSERVE this very process and the whole meaninglessness of the ego that you think it is everything will free you from this depressed cycle. Buddha,Jesus,Krishnamurti,Noja,and Rashid all were able to break out of this cycle and realize the Truth which is Enlightenment. They saw how hopeless the world and people were and how easy it was because enlightenment was always inside people deeply hidden away by delusions upon delusions. If you're interested I recommend it.

@perfectsight: Hey, I don't want to be mean but please drop buddhism,dalai lama, or any of that specific instuiton full of egos. They will hinder you from enlightenment. Buddhism is a good place to start however it will ultimately be a trap as you keep searching out for more security through siddhartha's teachings. You need to stand completely alone and kill buddha if he is on your path.[/quote]
Haha why? Did you say ''kill Buddha if he is on your path'' because of a quote?
@ZetraDedd
I probably reached the limit likes for today.

@tehraygunicorn: its perfectly fine to think like that. I believe everyone thinks like at one point. The reason for this is that people feel trapped by their egos. The constant mindless thinking cycle of "time" keeps trapping people in and out. However once you truly OBSERVE this very process and the whole meaninglessness of the ego that you think it is everything will free you from this depressed cycle. Buddha,Jesus,Krishnamurti,Noja,and Rashid all were able to break out of this cycle and realize the Truth which is Enlightenment. They saw how hopeless the world and people were and how easy it was because enlightenment was always inside people deeply hidden away by delusions upon delusions. If you're interested I recommend it.

@perfectsight: Hey, I don't want to be mean but please drop buddhism,dalai lama, or any of that specific instuiton full of egos. They will hinder you from enlightenment. Buddhism is a good place to start however it will ultimately be a trap as you keep searching out for more security through siddhartha's teachings. You need to stand completely alone and kill buddha if he is on your path.

@PerfectSight: why is that

@ZetraDedd:
Sorry, can't like your comment (can't show respect towards it).

[quote=PerfectSight]Here, I got another good quote, but don't get too hurt by it, it can actually make you feel happier!

"When a man begins to wake up and starts to see things as they really are, he fears he has gone mad. He realizes that everything he has been taught is lies, that he is surrounded by madmen and sleepwalkers and that he is stuck in a giant concentration camp inhabited by the insane. If this man does not quickly find other men who are awake like him, it is likely he will think about committing suicide in an effort to escape from this prison. That is why most men prefer to remain asleep. Most of them do not want to know the truth: that they are living in a huge mental institution invented and controlled by the Supreme Madman. Only a minority of very brave men will seek out this Special Knowledge capable of waking them up.''...

It is not impossible to achieve good resources even in the midst of pollution! Can you tell me what is your dream, so I can speak more clearly? It's simple, what you do helps other attain happiness (not pleasure, but I guess a little bit of that is okay). And you seem like a good man, you probably have good feelings towards your parents. As for me, I desire immortality for my parents, but that is impossible, and when I realize that it's impossible, I become compassionate, I want my parents to live an even happier life. I just cannot stand that everyone has to die, so I want to spread happiness so we all can die happily!
Again, I'm not forcing you haha! but you could add some ''good repetitions'' to your life like washing the dishes instead of your mom/dad for like 5minutes or more if you want AND feeling good about it! '
Many other positive acts are possible. You shouldn't let go of your dreams.. because that is too big, but you could keep that repetition and mix it with some compassionate acts!

We live in a very Satanic environment, but enlightenment is still (totally) possible. Keep being positive! [/quote]

that last bit you said is so true

[quote=TehRaygunicorn]@PerfectSight 2 things. 1.) meditation sounds like a wonderful idea and 2.) I absolutely love that quote. Instantly shared it with a friend I'm talking with about this stuff irl. The problem, I think, lies in the fact that this slavery you speak of has been institutionalized to the point where it's almost impossible to fight for "the right thing" without facing repercussions. Maybe I'm weak, or just tired, but I grew tired of doing something where I knew I was doing nothing but good.. or maybe I'm scared? Things definitely become more complicated when you factor in extraneous relationships (i.e. is it really okay for me to follow my dreams and ignore all that my parents and loved ones did for me? Or is there a way to live a fulfilling life while keeping my loved ones close to me and thriving in all ways possible?)

I'm really grateful for everything all of you shared- it's really comforting to see the minds of you brilliant people at work, and I'll be thinking about a lot of what's been said while I get ready for bed. Preparing to start the cycle again tomorrow, I guess. Looking forward to seeing the nuggets of knowledge others hopefully share throughout the night. Thanks again guys and gals [/quote]

Here, I got another good quote, but don't get too hurt by it, it can actually make you feel happier!

"When a man begins to wake up and starts to see things as they really are, he fears he has gone mad. He realizes that everything he has been taught is lies, that he is surrounded by madmen and sleepwalkers and that he is stuck in a giant concentration camp inhabited by the insane. If this man does not quickly find other men who are awake like him, it is likely he will think about committing suicide in an effort to escape from this prison. That is why most men prefer to remain asleep. Most of them do not want to know the truth: that they are living in a huge mental institution invented and controlled by the Supreme Madman. Only a minority of very brave men will seek out this Special Knowledge capable of waking them up.''...

It is not impossible to achieve good resources even in the midst of pollution! Can you tell me what is your dream, so I can speak more clearly? It's simple, what you do helps other attain happiness (not pleasure, but I guess a little bit of that is okay). And you seem like a good man, you probably have good feelings towards your parents. As for me, I desire immortality for my parents, but that is impossible, and when I realize that it's impossible, I become compassionate, I want my parents to live an even happier life. I just cannot stand that everyone has to die, so I want to spread happiness so we all can die happily!
Again, I'm not forcing you haha! but you could add some ''good repetitions'' to your life like washing the dishes instead of your mom/dad for like 5minutes or more if you want AND feeling good about it! '
Many other positive acts are possible. You shouldn't let go of your dreams.. because that is too big, but you could keep that repetition and mix it with some compassionate acts!

We live in a very Satanic environment, but enlightenment is still (totally) possible. Keep being positive!

Some people like the repetitiveness because it's safe and familiar while others despise it because it's dull and uninteresting.

[quote=ColdAir]@TehRaygunicorn
Breaking out of the bubble truly is impossible, unless you're Mr. Moneybags or retired like @CantBeStopped said.. But I believe it is possible to expand the bubble over time[/quote]
That's the thing.. you keep expanding the bubble until finally it pops, then you're finally free

@TehRaygunicorn
That. That is the question. Why do we love comfort so damn much? One of the biggest contributors to this is probably just our instinct to want to feel safe. When external things try to come into our daily routines, when we are faced with a new challenge in our lives, many people are clueless of how to respond. "I just got offered to go out with a friend, but I really just want to go home after school like usual and watch TV or something..", "What if I fail? What if I don't make the shot?"

But I find it VERY sad when people do try to step outside their routines, fail, and then go back to their usual routines..

Breaking out of the bubble truly is impossible, unless you're Mr. Moneybags or retired like @CantBeStopped said.. But I believe it is possible to expand the bubble over time, and I have employed this in my life over the past few years and it has worked quite well for me.

One thing I realized after being in such a small "bubble" for so long, is how instinctual it became for me to go back to my old ways. So any of you who are tired of living such repetitively: Do NOT give up simply after trying, be prepared to get back up when you fall. Because isn't that what true danger is all about? Knowing that you MIGHT fail. And some of the happiest people are this way -- constantly putting themselves in situations where they are not 100% comfortable!

But one of the most important thing to note is that you can't have it both ways. You can't be comfortable and someone who takes risks (not repetitive) ... (I am talking about without the money/retirement)

So... yeah

[quote=CantBeStopped]I've come to realize something about you, you seem to put a lot of your eggs in a basket. That basket is having a gf. You've built up this world where you're inferior because you have no gf. You speak of being alone in a lot of your posts on basil. Correct me if I'm wrong, lol I'm wrong a lot.

You don't need a gf. Ik society, forums, friends, and people may tell you, that you do. Let me ask you a question though, if you had a gf right now, what would be different in your life, would you be different? Or is having a gf, that hope, that once you had one you would magically change to become someone more than you are now? You may want a gf, that's fine but you certainly do not need one.

The reason I'm telling you this, is not to argue with you or be mean to you. It's to let you know that you can have one if you want and a good one too. If you stick with your current mindset, the first girl you date, regardless of how she treats you, you will love her. She may walk all over you and use you and cheat on you and break your heart. Hopefully she doesn't and she loves you too, but it's hard for people to fall in love with someone else, when that person doesn't love themselves or respects themselves. She may end up pitying you, but pity isn't love. You need to look at yourself and make changes for yourself. It doesn't really matter what I say to you, you can just read these words, disagree and continue with your life. Or you can grab a pen and a piece of paper, write down, your pros and cons. What you need to do, what you can do to change and then try and change a little bit over time. Better yourself, not for the sake of getting a gf, but for yourself.

Even if you need the motivation for change, I'm unsure if I want to add this part or not but I will I guess. If you need the motivation to change, if right now you look at your life and you see this inferior person, that's probably how most women will also see you. If you aren't willing to change for yourself, then change for something that you want. You probably read it a million times, women want confidence. It isn't only confidence though to speak to them, it's confidence in yourself to be yourself and to know that even if you fail at something that you will try again until you succeed.

I have a buddy I speak to often and he is so afraid to fail. Yet, when asked about the consequences of failure, he replies with, well there really aren't any. He isn't going to die or lose a limb or anything, it's just that he's going to fail. Fail is nothing but a word, it holds no power over anyone. We all fail in life at different times, doing different things. Some of us are so afraid of that word that we hold back from trying things that we want to do in life. So worried about what other people think. Do you really think that if you approached a random person in the street and told them, ' Hi, I tried to ask out a red headed girl but she rejected me' that that person would care? People are so caught up in their own lives but yet we worry about what others think. They have their own crap to worry about. Now, if you had your hand on your red headed gfs back, people or let's say other men would care, they'd give you a nod or eye your girl which is a thumbs up to you. Point is, you can fail 100 times at something, no one really cares about your failures but when you persevere and you succeed. People take notice.

Anyways, chances are you may not even read all of that but if you do, I hope that you make a change in your life.

ot Even having fun though can become repetitive.[/quote]
Yeah for real this dude ALWAYS complains how he doesn't have a girlfriend, doesn't hang out / do anything except for go on his computer, he doesn't go to the gym / lose weight, etc. He sees his problems and yet he WON'T FIX THEM. Seriously man, I've never liked you because of all of these reasons, for YEARS. It's time you put more effort into yourself. I actually see some sort of potential in you not even gonna lie.

I disagree. If you're learning something new everyday, I don't think life is very routine. When you say you go to school everyday and think that it's very mundane and repetitive, that's probably 'true' if you don't like it very much because people tend to focus on the negatives of what they don't like. But for a hobby, you should be learning something new everyday and seeing things you've never seen before as you explore different aspects of it. For example, working out could be made different by changing/improving your routine as you discover more or you could do it at a different time of day and see what's different.
There is an entire universe around you, you're just choosing to do the same thing everyday.

If I think about it, yes.
That's why I usually don't.

[quote=Twilicious]Oh yes, I feel you.

It indeed feels like a system, like a machine even. Everything is done in order to keep the gears well oiled and everything is done to prevent down time...

We work to provide for ourselves and our loved ones....but I've always seen it as working to keep ourselves alive to keep working until we die. We work to pay off our car. The car we use to get to work, working to be able to work..?

I don't pretend to understand what it means anymore. I just try my best to find anything to give me reason and purpose. I too long for adventure and danger, excitement all of that. But at the end of the day, the only thing keeping me going, is the ones I love.

Such a redundant cycle.[/quote]
It's called the circle of life. It isn't some type of system any government or anything puts on us, that is just the way life works in order to operate. As for the actual repetitive part, think about it. Is it really all that repetitive? Sure it's in a cycle, but each day new challenges / problems / goals emerge and you change each and every day. Some people just don't realize that

@okamiboy1279 great idea lol because you're absolutely right

@xoqtprincessxo hahahaha you always make me smile man but you true, you true..

@PinnacleWalk Will you be okay with this for the rest of your life? If so, I'm jealous. Not many people find their calling so soon.

@ColdAir I definitely agree! Although I wish it didn't have to be so- why must we love comfort? What would be the cost of sacrificing comfort? And if you don't mind sharing- what's your plan to break out of the bubble (if that's even part of your plan)?

@Twilicious Ah, that was a wonderful analogy. Thanks for that. I definitely struggle with this- and find myself at the crossroads where I try to decide if I should be living for myself or for others. I'd like to think I practice the latter lifestyle more, but can't help but wonder if that's really the right thing to do..

@fradddd Well then, here's to hoping you'll have some change sooner rather than later! (besides the first step toward change is wanting change so you gots this) I've been in a very serious relationship for the past 3 years, and although it definitely spices things up (a lot), it doesn't really retract from the concept of the cycle.. we're in together then. I guess it's nice because you share the space with someone, but still.. who knows.

@PerfectSight 2 things. 1.) meditation sounds like a wonderful idea and 2.) I absolutely love that quote. Instantly shared it with a friend I'm talking with about this stuff irl. The problem, I think, lies in the fact that this slavery you speak of has been institutionalized to the point where it's almost impossible to fight for "the right thing" without facing repercussions. Maybe I'm weak, or just tired, but I grew tired of doing something where I knew I was doing nothing but good.. or maybe I'm scared? Things definitely become more complicated when you factor in extraneous relationships (i.e. is it really okay for me to follow my dreams and ignore all that my parents and loved ones did for me? Or is there a way to live a fulfilling life while keeping my loved ones close to me and thriving in all ways possible?)

which leads me to @CantBeStopped man, truer words have never been spoken. This struck me right in the feels- I grew up watching my parents work 18 hours a day (they immigrated illegally) and I know all too well exactly what you're talking about here. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, and I hope others draw inspiration from it. And yeah, I guess life is life, but who knows if that will always be the case. I'll do my best to keeping hoping in mystery and wonder.

I'm really grateful for everything all of you shared- it's really comforting to see the minds of you brilliant people at work, and I'll be thinking about a lot of what's been said while I get ready for bed. Preparing to start the cycle again tomorrow, I guess. Looking forward to seeing the nuggets of knowledge others hopefully share throughout the night. Thanks again guys and gals

woops, accidentally quoted everyone here but damn you guys go deep

Oh my God, yes. I feel like nobody I know in real life has a life as repetitive as mine. Everyone else always goes out with friends, does different things in the day.
All I do is stay at home and go on the computer, and sometimes I have to go to my repetitive job or repetitive school.
I haven't had a significant change in my daily life for a loooong time.

I need a girlfriend...that's make life less repetitive.

Well I don't know if you will believe me or not.. Enoch Tan and I believe that we being forced to work to get money to feel entertained means we are experiencing Satan slavery.
Satan (or whatever you want to call it) wants us to suffer as much as possible. Property is not permanent. Everything you work for is not permanent. When you die, you will lose all you SUFFERED for.
What is the point of sacrificing your life to suffer in the end? Why don't we just work for world peace? Satan enjoys us feeling pleasure while ignoring those in need of that kind of pleasure.

"Man surprised me most about humanity. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money.
Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived." - Dalai Lama

You could spend some time meditating to achieve peacefulness! Let it be a distraction from your repetitive life! Tell me what you think of this please!

Oh yes, I feel you.

It indeed feels like a system, like a machine even. Everything is done in order to keep the gears well oiled and everything is done to prevent down time...

We work to provide for ourselves and our loved ones....but I've always seen it as working to keep ourselves alive to keep working until we die. We work to pay off our car. The car we use to get to work, working to be able to work..?

I don't pretend to understand what it means anymore. I just try my best to find anything to give me reason and purpose. I too long for adventure and danger, excitement all of that. But at the end of the day, the only thing keeping me going, is the ones I love.

Such a redundant cycle.

Well, if you think about it, repetitiveness is very voluntary. Of course you must go to school, but you're learning something new all the time. You may follow a very routine amount of actions during school because believe it or not, routine is comfortable. People love comfort, and without realizing it they trap themselves in their very own personal bubbles, doomed to repeating almost the exact same pattern every day. What's even scarier is, other people around you will catch on to the routines you make and assume how you're going to respond to certain things. (i.e. if someone talks to the quiet person in your class, he/she can assume the conversation will be very awkward)

So ultimately I think that routines are evident and a necessity in most people's lives, but the extremity of the routine is up to the individual.

Could you imagine waking up one day with a tiger lying next to you, and then the next day having your sister announce that she's leaving to become a cult leader in Pakistan, and then three days later figuring out that the NSA has established a secret base in your basement?

Aint nobody need that kind of real life.