Relationships
“There are many approaches to working on romantic relationships. In the psychological approach, we talk about our emotions and problems to express and address them."
"Talking is essential to maintaining equilibrium in a relationship. Relationship harmony primarily involves this balance.”
“The first aspect of developing a relationship, once we're in it, is focusing on developing ourselves. This is a lifelong effort."
"By our 20s, many personality traits are deeply ingrained in our consciousness. Change won't happen overnight; it requires consistent effort.”
“When we enter a relationship, it reveals the true secrets of our deepest inner wounds."
"The most profound teaching in relationships is the mutual practice of daily deep breathing exercises. Outside a relationship, forming this habit is challenging enough. Within a relationship, we may be distracted by anxiety, but this is no excuse.”
"Crying is an expression shaped by millions of years of evolution. It is nature's simple plan to expel sadness, pain, fear, and other negative emotions."
"Consider how beautiful it is that nature uses precious water to wash away grief, torment, loss, devastation, and trauma."
"We can’t have any excuses. We must understand the value of relaxation exercises to restore the brain to a state of deep, wise thinking, rather than living in fight-or-flight mode for most of our lives."
"When we are triggered and anxious about countless things, it becomes difficult to cooperate with others, compromise, apologize, let go of resentments, face our fears, love unconditionally, deepen our love, stay in the moment, stop worrying, stop blaming, and stop constantly needing more."
"Do not be self-centered or procrastinate. Be reliable, honorable, and respectful. Embrace playfulness, sensuality, humor, and seriousness. Be helpful and spend time together. Learn, laugh, and watch sunsets. Be with family."
"Being present and relaxed are challenging tasks, especially when, not if, your partner seemingly triggers negative thoughts and feelings by bruising existing wounds."
"Maintaining an open heart is a natural part of the human struggle to love."
"The mark of our uniqueness lies in our ability to remain calm and heal from our wounds."
"No longer must we react like infants to the actions or words of others. We need not scream or cry, nor suffer heartbreak."
"Today, by breathing deeply and grounding ourselves in the present moment, we can choose not to react, not to become volatile. When we feel traumatized, we need time to find our center. We need my time to breathe, to listen to music, or to write. We should resist the overwhelming urge to react defensively or, worse, offensively."
"Breathe. We must not throw fuel on the fire, for too much is at stake."
"I love my partner deeply. I cannot discard everything simply because we are not cooperating in this moment or because there are aspects of his personality I dislike."
"Surely, there are traits in me that my husband finds displeasing. So, why not raise the white flag and say, 'Look, I love you to the end of the universe, flaws and all.'"
"Each time we encounter our lover and feel triggered, the new behavior is to take deep, slow breaths, grounding ourselves in the moment and reminding ourselves that all things pass."
"We need not react instantly or prove a point, right now. Relax the mind first, or you're heading right into a fight."
"We can excuse ourselves from an argument by saying, 'Honey, I don’t want to fight. I’m sorry, I love you. I need some time to think about this matter and perhaps I will see it differently.' This is an honorable, truthful, and flexible response, acknowledging the possibility of our own wrongdoing."
"Speaking with openness allows us to remain self-aware. This is a vital practice in life."
"My relationship sometimes feels like a bridge, bringing me back from loneliness to humanity. At other times, it feels congested with commitments and the need to attend to my partner’s feelings."
"I cannot simply hop on a plane to scuba dive in South America without telling anyone; I must plan around another’s schedule and expectations. This is uncomfortable when we are young and self-centered, enjoying our perceived absolute freedom. It takes time to adjust to the boundaries imposed on our freedom."
"There may come a time when our anxious brain is so active that reaching a higher consciousness feels impossible. This too shall pass. What do you want? I'm tired."
"Show up fully in your relationship, for it is one of the most sacred aspects of our lives, alongside caring for our children. It deserves our full focus to help develop our children's character."
The Universe
"Whatever created the universe is inherently in the business of creation. Its competition is the business next door: destruction and disintegration. Creation and destruction are the natural order of the universe."
"All things that are born must die. All things have a beginning and, therefore, must have an ending."
"One of the most difficult things to create is life. It is far more complex than a planet, a sun, or a galaxy. Yet, all of these are interconnected and rely on what came before."
"Life, it seems, strikes out more times than it succeeds."
"Whatever lifeforms thrive on this planet are essential to Creation, for now."
"Everything in creation arises from a previous cause. This is the universal law of causation. Memorize this truth and let go of any creation story that does not adhere to it."
"My guess is that the diversity in the universe exists because it seeks the best possible average of life to survive and experience consciousness."
"I don’t know why the universe is doing all this; could be from boredom."
"There could be a much bigger thing beyond our Universe."
"It is evident that human consciousness plays a crucial role in the survival of other lifeforms on this planet."
"According to current trends, human activity will be the sixth major cause of mass global extinction. This may arise from warfare, pollution, man-made viruses, resource exhaustion, desertification, or a combination of these catastrophic events. Do not worry, meditate."
"The Conscious Universe likely holds a vested interest in humanity understanding the importance of life's continuation."
"Creatures adapted to consuming plants, which grow in greater abundance than animals, are better suited for survival. They will not run out of plants to eat unless a natural catastrophe intervenes."
Relaxation
"When I listen to genius theoretical astrophysicists, neuroscientists with supersized PhDs, or veteran psychologists with 40+ years of experience, I wonder: do these people have breath control?"
"When looking at your role mentors, ask yourself, can they teach me how to relax?"
"If your mentor struggles to relax their mind and body, their discoveries about you are likely limited."
"When we are not relaxed, our insights stem from a mind constantly attached to negative thinking."
Compassion
"At a young age, it is difficult to comprehend the importance of showing compassion to children and weaker creatures."
"Human compassion for ferocious creatures like polar bears and killer whales means staying out of their territory and letting them live freely. However, these apex predators should beware, as humans may not easily extend compassion."
"If humans needed to live in the deep feeding waters of killer whales and great white sharks, these creatures would soon disappear."
"When we finally move far away from the remaining pristine territories, enabling creatures to roam free, it will be a sign of incredible progress for humanity."
"By creating enough livable space for all creatures and avoiding encroachment on land dense with oxygen-producing trees and plants, we demonstrate intelligence and renew hope that we will survive 'The Plastic Epoch.'"
"Why are humans killing humans? Is it because we don't like each other that much, or is it due to traumatic childhoods, where killing becomes a direct result of an anxious brain that cannot settle down?"
"We don’t have to do that. We don’t have to kill other creatures. We don’t have to smash them."
"If you are insecure and looking for security, killing is a sure way to destroy your security and the security of your children in the future because killing leads to more killing."
"It leads to more anxiety, which leads to people reacting from their triggered anxious place."
"Triggering the males of the human race, age 14 to 75 into anxiety is a really dangerous game to play. A terrible creature emerges."
"We will stop at nothing to fulfill our desires in that state. People are like that to lighter degrees, but we can see it."
"If we don’t strive to improve how we treat the planet, other creatures, and each other, we will always have conflict and our offspring will always be managing Secondary Post-traumatic Stress Disorder."
"The problems of the world will always be at our doorstep. There’s no wall you can build or fence you can put up to keep out the trouble of your neighbors. Their troubles become our troubles eventually. Eliminate the troubles, not the people."
"There are universal truths that ancient people, living close to the land, understood and wrote about. They made a point to pass these truths off to their offspring."
Karma / Cause & Effect
"A truth passed down from our ancestors still holds true: the law of cause and effect (causality). Everything that happens is caused by something; this is the law of cause and effect. Study this until it’s crystal clear."
"Causality is the essential basis by which we think about all things in the nature of the universe, the nature of the mind, and the nature of reality."
"Causality provides a fundamental framework that allows us to categorize, understand, and analyze the complexities of existence."
"The universe, with its vastness and intricate interconnections, can often seem overwhelming. However, by applying Causality as the fundamental law, we can begin to see patterns, relationships, and principles that govern the natural world."
Karma is the sanskrit word for Causality or cause and effect. This law supersedes all other laws that we humans have observed thus far.
"Causality serves as a lens through which we can view the cosmos, giving structure to our observations and helping us derive mechanical meaning for creation and chaos."
Theoretical physicists are only getting closer to figuring out the nature and the math of God. If Physicists prayed and meditated deeply for several years they would be attacking the problem from all angles.
"In the realm of the mind, Causality offers a way to comprehend the intricate workings of consciousness, thought, and perception."
"Physicists have an awesome responsibility and civic duty to figure out what the f*ck is going on here so that regular humans can finally relax."
"Cosmologists and theoretical physicists are essentially getting paid to understand consciousness and the human psyche."
"The universe reveals more about the nature of the human mind than words do. Stare at it closely until you understand."
"In olden, olden times, before recorded history, before Chinese and Indian civilizations, before Mesopotamia, before the Incas and Mayans—right before the Mayans actually—humans were in harmony with the world, its creatures, and their human neighbors."
"It's hard to decode exactly what went wrong and shifted humanity to prefer massive civilizations, big cities, oppressive governments, slave labor, and the wholesale destruction of wildlife. It could have all started as a result of a natural disaster that spread fear and anger."
"One overly aggressive, anxious male likely was drunk with fear and rage corrupted by the physiological effects of his power started a the cascade of effects we see in the world today."
"One knucklehead likely pushed humanity off the 'happy' trail, but one person cannot bring us back alone. It must be a collaborative effort by all of us."
"The mind is a complex network of thoughts, emotions, memories, and cognitive processes, each influenced by numerous factors. Causality being the fundamental influence."
"By applying the law of Causality, we can start to unravel the complexities of mental processes, understanding how different aspects of the mind interact and influence each other."
"Understanding Causality is crucial for fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, where grasping the nature of the mind is essential."
"Understanding Causality helps in identifying patterns in behavior, predicting responses to various stimuli, and even in developing therapeutic approaches to mental health issues."
"When it comes to the nature of reality, karma, or Causality acts as a cornerstone for philosophical inquiry and scientific exploration."
"Reality is a multifaceted concept that encompasses everything from physical objects and events to abstract ideas and virtual constructs."
"By adhering to the law of Causality, we can critically evaluate what is real, distinguish between subjective and objective experiences, and explore the nature of existence itself."
"Causality aids in constructing coherent theories about the nature of reality, bridging the gap between empirical evidence and philosophical speculation."
"It encourages a holistic approach, integrating different perspectives to form a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes reality."
"In essence, the law of Causality not only guides our thinking but also shapes our perception of the world around us."
"Causality profoundly influences our character, compassion, and consciousness."
"Our character, shaped by our values, beliefs, and actions, is rooted in our understanding of the world and our place within it."
"By applying the fundamental law of Causality, we gain insights into the underlying principles that govern human behavior and morality."
"This understanding helps us develop a strong ethical foundation, guiding our decisions and interactions with others."
"A deep appreciation of the interconnectedness of all things fosters a sense of responsibility and integrity, essential components of a well-rounded character."
"Compassion, an integral aspect of our humanity, is also profoundly affected by the law of Causality."
"By recognizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of all beings, we can cultivate a deeper sense of empathy and kindness."
"Causality helps us understand that our actions have far-reaching consequences, influencing the well-being of others and the environment."
"By acknowledging the shared experiences and struggles of others, we become more inclined to act with compassion and altruism."
"compassion and altruism encourage us to extend our care and concern beyond our immediate circles, fostering a more inclusive and supportive society."
"Compassion, guided by the law of causality, becomes a driving force for positive change, inspiring us to work towards a more just and harmonious world."
"Our consciousness, the awareness of ourselves and our surroundings, is shaped by the fundamental law of causality."
"The law of causality provides a framework for exploring the nature of our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions."
"By understanding the principles that govern the mind, we can develop greater self-awareness and mindfulness."
"Self awareness, which is awareness of our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, actions and intentions, allows us to navigate the complexities of our inner world, fostering mental clarity and emotional balance."
"Additionally, this law encourages us to transcend our limited perspectives, expanding our consciousness to encompass a broader, more holistic view of reality."
"In doing so, we become more attuned to the subtle connections that exist within and beyond ourselves, enhancing our sense of unity and purpose."
"By integrating this law into our consciousness, we achieve a deeper understanding of our existence and our potential for growth and transformation."
"It's truly astonishing how the human body functions as a sophisticated codebreaker and puzzle assembler."
"In reality, every living organism serves as an exceptional assembler of various elements, particles, energies, frequencies, vibrations, and forces, operating on scales smaller than we can perceive."
Food
"Consider this example: when you consume a piece of meat, your body begins the process of breaking it down with digestive acids. This disassembles the flesh matter, which was previously assembled as the animal, by the animal."
"As you ingest, break down, and assimilate the meat through our various body mechanisms, the components are reassembled into cells, tissues, muscles, bones, organs, nerves, and blood."
"Plants harness scattered light from the star we call the sun and convert light particles into energy for their growth and to support their daily metabolic processes."
"Now, consider a piece of meat: to assimilate and absorb it into your body, you must first break it down by chewing."
"Once it reaches your stomach, it encounters a range of chemicals that gradually break it down into smaller components."
"Our digestive system employs mechanical and chemical processes to break down food into smaller components."
"Food is initially broken down into molecules like proteins, carbohydrates, and fats."
"These molecules are further broken down into basic building blocks such as amino acids, simple sugars, and fatty acids."
"The body's cells can then absorb these basic building blocks for functions like energy production, growth, and repair."
"It's important to note that atoms are the smallest units of matter, and during digestion, food molecules are broken down into smaller components than individual atoms."
"In order to absorb nutrients effectively, our bodies must break down food to the quantum level before reorganizing it into larger structures such as cells, tissues, organs, and bones."
"Through its incredible wisdom and miraculous capabilities, our body reassembles these elements as needed."
"This continuous process extends even to the breakdown of air, where our body separates and absorbs oxygen from the air we breathe."
"When exposed to polluted air, our body must separate the molecules comprising the pollutants from the oxygen and eliminate those toxins."
"This detoxification process places additional strain on the body and requires extra energy to accomplish."
"The same principle applies to nutrition."
"The problem with nutrition is that it often excludes the chemistry of emotions and mindset."
"If a person is negative, it doesn’t matter what they eat; their chemistry will be out of balance."
"Emotional circumstances, such as trauma, neglect, and anxiety, can lead to poor dietary choices and addictions."
"Societal Influences: Compassion and Empathy: A lack of compassion and empathy in society can contribute to negative dietary habits. When we are desensitized to empathy, we may make poor dietary choices."
"Every food source contains potential toxins or waste materials that the body needs to process and eliminate."
"When the body is overwhelmed by these toxins, and they accumulate faster than the body can effectively remove them, it can lead to toxicity, dysfunction, illness, accelerated aging, disease, and ultimately death."
"Plants are a vital source of essential nutrients for humans due to their remarkable ability to transform sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and nutrients from the world into a diverse range of essential compounds like vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats."
"By incorporating a diverse and balanced plant-based diet into our lifestyles, we can access a broad spectrum of nutrients crucial for sustaining optimal health and overall well-being."
"The flesh of animals, regardless of the species, contains potentially harmful compounds like waste materials present in the animal's body at the time of its death."
"When we consume animal flesh, our bodies must process more toxins than with plant matter."
"The chemical reactions involved in breaking down and eliminating animal-derived foods generate byproducts that also need to be expelled from our system."
"The process of eliminating toxins from food places a strain on our physiological systems and necessitates energy expenditure."
"This energy, crucial not only for basic functions like movement and respiration but also for higher-level cognitive processes, is diverted towards the task of removing toxic substances."
"Furthermore, this energy reserve plays a vital role in supporting the immune system, enabling it to respond effectively to imminent threats to our health and well-being."
People
"Everyone is at a different point on their journey with their tools, facing their own obstacles and working to activate their gifts."
"To keep our minds clear and undistracted, we must learn to forgive when someone, who is set back in their path, crosses our own path and affects us."
"We are all moving at different paces."
"Just observe people walking through a train station or down a busy street."
"Be patient with those who move slower and be patient with those who move faster."
"Being rich is not inherently better than being middle-class, even though society loves money."
"Your preference is right for you, as your path, pace, and comprehension are unique."
"Avoid judging others, as any judgment you cast may reflect back on you."
"The biggest mistake that people make when it comes to happiness is to insist that they have no control over good or bad moods."
"I actually see people who get offended if you tell them happiness is a choice."
"It is difficult to choose happiness. It is a choice no matter what your circumstances are, provided that you train yourself in that way and work not to create negative things in your life as well."
"At the same time it isn’t denial to have a bunch of actual problems in your life but when you wake up in the morning, close your eyes and just think of your gratitude first."
"It isn’t denial to take a deep breath and say, 'I’m going to be relaxed when I face my obstacles. I’m going to be content with whatever it is that I do have. I’m going to accept.'"
"It’s actually just part of a negative pattern if a person insists that they don’t have control like that. You do."
"You may not have had control when you were a child, when you didn’t have the intelligence to reason in the way that you can when you’re older."
"Perhaps you were caught in the negative patterns of going into negative places without thinking that you have the option to choose something else."
"Perhaps you believe that your problems are more serious than everyone else’s."
"Supposing, God forbid, you were told that you only have five months to live. This is a very depressing problem, but you’re not the only one who’s ever experienced this."
"It’s terrifying but now you’ve got to stand up and go out and live. Now that you know exactly where the music stops, how could you waste a second of your life in a negative state?"
"How could you not savor every drop sitting on the grass in the morning? Could you not be happy about every natural creation that you see?"
"When you think about human follies, instead of getting wound up by them, recognize people are anxious and in a negative headspace. They create ridiculous things and more unnecessary problems."
Tranquility
"Take a deep breath by the shore, watch the sunset, and change your mindset. You do have control over your moods. You have control over your happiness."
"It’s a choice that you must be diligent and make every single day, even if you’re in solitary confinement underneath the worst prison."
"You have no option but to find peace in your mind, find tranquility, find the breath, find your character, find virtue, and live."
"We are not meant to fade slowly into the night nor to rust away with time; rather, we are meant to burn out with fervor and vitality, giving our maximum effort every day."
"Embrace a work ethic that propels you to strive six days a week, pouring your heart and soul into every task. On the seventh day, allow yourself to rest, replenishing your spirit and body."
"Rest is essential, and creating a tranquil sleep environment is crucial for recuperation. Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, promoting relaxation and gentle rejuvenation, ensuring that each night of sleep is restorative."
"A mindful approach to life is essential for maintaining this balance. Focus on a diet that nourishes your body, reduce stress, and steer clear of unnecessary controversies."
"Practice gratitude, and avoid actions that contribute to discord, like honking your horn or making demands."
"Develop a life plan that includes general goals and daily plans that are easy to adhere to. This structured yet flexible approach allows for personal growth and productivity."
"Embrace maturity, and let go of past injuries and mental anguish by making a conscious choice to do so. Write down your commitments to reinforce them."
"Exercise should be a passionate and grateful endeavor, a celebration of being alive. Engage in activities that challenge and invigorate your body, such as obstacle courses, hiking new trails, and taking calculated risks."
"Read books that are soothing and thought-provoking, minimizing time spent on fantasy TV, and maximizing time outdoors."
"Breathing in the fresh air and being surrounded by nature can significantly enhance your well-being. Planting trees and flowers and caring for your family and friends can also bring a profound sense of fulfillment."
"Live your life with a sense of purpose and mindfulness. Utilize your time wisely, and treat others with kindness and gentleness, especially those who are weaker than you."
"Avoid being a bully and strive to uplift those around you. Incorporate spontaneous exercises like pushups and squats into your routine, testing your body and building your cardio."
"Every generation of humans, in every part of this planet, has an individual within a tribe who will lead people into their destruction. This is caused by his darkness, his desires, his rage, his paranoia, his ego, his sense of superiority, his greed, and his lies, all born from the wrong ingredients filling his mind in his youth."
Solution
"Running up stairs, praying more often, and viewing life as a continuous meditation can transform your existence into a serene and harmonious journey."
"Lastly, always be kind and gentle to children, and let creativity flow through you by creating art and learning new skills."
"Engage in activities that stimulate your mind and soul, enriching your life with knowledge and experience. By following these principles, you can live a life full of vitality, burning brightly until the very end."
"Embrace every moment with passion and gratitude, making the most of the precious time you have."
"Breathe in for longer than 3 seconds and out for 3 seconds if you really want the benefits of oxygen."
"It's important for people to understand that there are subtleties in nutrition that scientists don’t figure out because they don’t practice all the different types of diets on themselves, carefully recording moment-by-moment sensations and experiences."
"Even then, there isn’t scientific value in studying a single patient or oneself."
"You have to have experience helping people go through similar processes, considering all the sensations, including shifts in mindset and emotions."
"Violence and Anxiety: Societal violence and the lack of gentle care for children contribute to widespread anxiety. This anxiety can manifest in unhealthy eating habits and addiction."
"Breaking the Cycle: Confronting Hunger and Anxiety: To lose weight and adopt a healthier diet, one must confront hunger and the anxieties associated with it. This involves dealing with emotions without relying on food for comfort."
"Peace and Balance: Maintaining a peaceful and balanced approach to food is essential. While enjoying food and cooking is important, it is also necessary to let go and find peace in moderation."
"Universal Truths in Consciousness: Interconnectedness of All Things: Just as the breath and nutrients are essential to the body, everything in the universe is interconnected. Our thoughts, emotions, and physical health are all part of a larger whole."
"Mind-Body Unity: The mind and body are not separate. They are one entity that works together to create our experience of life. This unity reflects the oneness of all existence."
"Impact of Emotions: Emotions have a powerful effect on our physical state. Positive emotions can nourish us, while negative emotions can harm us. This demonstrates the importance of cultivating a positive mindset."
"Cycle of Suffering and Liberation: Just as anxiety can create a cycle of suffering, conscious awareness and higher thinking can break this cycle. This mirrors the spiritual journey of overcoming ignorance and attaining enlightenment."
"Compassion as a Healing Force: Compassion and empathy are essential for healing and well-being. They connect us to others and foster a sense of community and support."
"Violence and Karma: The principle that violence begets violence is a universal truth. Our actions have consequences, and living in harmony with nonviolence leads to peace."
"By understanding these principles, we can align our diet, thoughts, and actions with the greater truths of consciousness, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling life."
"Nowadays, you can go on YouTube and find millions of 'gurus' talking about various topics—from how to get rich, to the nature of reality, consciousness, psychology, and general health tips."
"The good news is that we now have a vast selection of teachers on one platform, offering diversity in teachings."
"Unlike in the past, we are not stuck with just one self-proclaimed master."
"If you don't like a teacher's approach, you can easily find another."
"However, there is a problem: when we don’t yet understand the subject we are trying to learn, we are naive about selecting a teacher."
"How can a student be aware of whether or not the teacher is explaining the subject correctly?"
"Popularity often dictates perceived value, which can be deceiving."
"Millions of people follow celebrities on social media, while fewer people follow figures known for wisdom and tranquility."
"The disparity between how many people seek vanity over wisdom and tranquility indicates where society's awareness is currently focused."
"Social media proves where humans place most of their energy and focus—on beauty, popularity, and wealth rather than deeper, philosophical insights."
"This fascination with fame distracts individuals from personal growth, leading them to believe that emulating celebrities will fulfill their desires for prosperity and acceptance."
"Fame appears to be the ultimate validation, but no one ever found happiness in fame alone."
"wealth may alleviate primal fears of insecurity, but character development and emotional management are still necessary."
"If money and fame were the solutions to end anxieties, every rich and famous person would be enlightened and content, which is not the case."
"More effort should be placed on addressing the root causes of common suffering and teaching practical skills for personal development."
"Practical steps such as deep breathing, journaling, expressing feelings, connecting with nature, healthy eating, exercising, and overcoming addictions are essential for inner peace and growth."
"These practices help develop character, compassion, and mental organization."
"Practical steps are crucial, not just philosophical theories or the fanaticism of adoring famous people."
"When we admire others excessively, we distract ourselves from our own journey."
"Some people find it intoxicating to live vicariously through famous figures, but ultimately, we must return to ourselves and learn to love and develop our inner world."
"We need new life goals that lead to comfort and relaxation of the mind."
"The outside world may remain challenging, but our inner world can be peaceful with practice."
"Find practical steps towards self-improvement rather than just engaging in theoretical discussions."
"Genuine teachers should focus on practical advice and avoid fostering dependency on their fame."
"Beware of teachers who prioritize their popularity over your personal growth."
"I have been plant-based since 2014."
"My body has since fully adapted to a plant-based diet."
"Since 1990, I have placed a high physical demand on my body athletically."
"I speed walk through New York many days of the week."
"I do hot yoga several days a week and practice yoga at home as well."
"I continue to shadow box years after retiring from competitive Thai boxing."
"I do weight training once a week."
"In the summer, I add outdoor activities like cycling, running, and beach running."
"Recently, I competed in an obstacle course race with thousands of other athletes."
"This experience made me reflect on my beliefs about food in my 20s and 30s."
"For two decades, I didn’t fully comprehend that our digestive system is a molecular deconstructing machine."
"It breaks down food and reassembles the nutrients into our physical chemistry so our bodies can use them to maintain and build tissues and provide energy for all tasks, including thinking."
"Thinking requires a significant amount of calories, especially under stress."
"During stress, our metabolism works harder to maintain emotional balance and prevent our mind from crumbling."
"Basic activities like breathing and eating consume calories."
"The act of chewing and the mechanical processes in our digestive system to break down food into valuable nutrients all cost calories."
"Digesting animal protein consumes calories, and some vegetables are also difficult to digest."
"From an evolutionary perspective, fruit is the most efficient source of calories because it requires the least energy for digestion, allowing the calories to be quickly utilized by the body."
"This doesn't mean we aren't designed to seek out more complex calories, which are more energy-intensive to digest."
"Animal protein is highly addictive to humans because it stimulates the body, and for most of us, stimulation feels good."
"Without proper stimulation, we can feel depressed and lack energy."
"When we are very hungry and lack the right type of brain fuel, we can become lethargic, excitable, and more susceptible to ignorant concepts."
"In a state of ignorance, humans are more likely to resort to violence as a solution to problems."
"While violence is more complex than just our diet, it begins with what we eat and extends to other aspects of our lives."
"When a person can’t elevate their consciousness, they can eat pounds of vegetables and no meat, but it won’t be effective because their body will be retaining and dumping toxins."
"Everything gets out of balance."
General Topics
"The best way a person can mitigate dietary mistakes is to exercise a lot—burn it out, get it out, breathe it out, sweat it out."
"But of course, the consequence of this is exhaustion."
"There is an easier way to purify and maintain the body: breathing exercises, relaxation exercises, learning great knowledge, sitting in the forest, sitting in the jungle, sitting in an open field, sitting by the ocean, and breathing deeply."
"Don’t resist all the crazy thoughts; just observe them and slowly learn to let them pass."
"I blow my thoughts away when they rise in my mind. I see them like storm clouds moving out of the picture."
"Sometimes they’re just tornadoes, and I get sucked right into them. Boy, do I suffer with them, but I keep breathing."
"I look forward to putting my head on the pillow, getting a good night’s rest, and starting over in the morning with deep breaths and trying to visualize positive things, to remember positive milestones."
"We have consciousness; we have everything. We have life. We have it all."
"Life is fast. It seems really slow when we’re young, but life moves quickly."
"We are here for an instant."
"The summary of our lives will be all the objects that we accumulate; the sum of our lives will be all of those people that we affected positively."
"The positivity will carry on long after we’re dead."
"To engage in an informed discussion on health, wellness, and fitness, it's essential to look back at historical fitness programs that predate the internet, health clubs, gym trainers, and modern training methods."
"Yoga, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu are among the earliest fitness disciplines, passed down through generations and schools."
"Each of these disciplines operates within a paradigm that emphasizes the integration of movement and breath to create relaxation rather than stress."
"The yoga practices seen in many modern schools today represent only a fraction of traditional yoga teachings."
"Traditional yoga is not merely about physical postures; it is a comprehensive system aimed at expanding consciousness and awareness."
"Yoga fosters a presence of purpose, manages stress, maintains a strong body, promotes living a moral life, helps break free from addictive behaviors, and moves away from negative thinking."
"Yoga involves caring for others, teaching positive principles, serving society, and appreciating nature and all living creatures."
"This holistic approach is not typically found in team sports like hockey or basketball, nor is it often highlighted in modern gyms."
"Today’s yoga, especially in the West, has been commercialized to meet the demand for physical fitness."
"Physical fitness is often prioritized over mental fitness because it is more visible and marketable."
"More people are willing to invest in physical fitness than in mental health, character development, or deeper understanding of reality."
"Entering a yoga school and hearing chanting in Sanskrit might feel like stepping into a different dimension."
"Sanskrit is the cultural and spiritual language of yoga’s origin, India."
"Chanting is a regular part of rituals and belief systems derived from Hinduism."
"In different cultures, chanting takes various forms. For instance, super fans at a baseball game chant victory songs for their team."
"Yoga schools use chanting to draw attention inward, away from daily distractions and stress."
"Breaking down these chants in English reveals positive affirmations."
"Chanting might seem corny, especially if you have no cultural connection to Hinduism, and it can be off-putting if the instructor lacks understanding of mental health or relaxation."
"Your skepticism would be well-founded."
"However, considering the effects of chanting separately, it can be seen as an interesting practice."
"Like listening to music, chanting involves sound waves and vibrations that affect our feelings, thoughts, and body."
"Long-time practitioners might find chanting akin to singing a song to oneself to induce a happier state."
"Relaxation is crucial for overall well-being."
"Regularly bringing ourselves to a relaxed state can lead to improvements in our mental and physical health."
"Yoga, in this context, is any positive behavior pattern that connects mind and body through the practice of breathing and meditation."
"Movements help focus, making it easier to meditate, though some might prefer seated meditation."
"Yoga is universal, with a rich history, but any physical training that develops the mind, character, and positive direction can be considered yoga."
"For me, yoga encompasses my health and wellness practices. I apply its principles across all areas of my life."
"While I might not chant regularly, I appreciate its benefits and participate when appropriate."
"My wife can meditate for hours, whereas I prefer a mix of activities, like walking mindfully."
"Throughout the day, I focus on my breath, grounding myself, and recognizing patterns that trigger anxiety."
"This mindfulness practice keeps me centered and responsive rather than reactive."
"To me, yoga is the union of mind and body, achieved through breathing and meditation."
"Movements provide a focal point for meditation, making it easier for some to concentrate while in motion."
"Traditional yoga students might see it as a contemplation of divine creation, akin to theoretical physicists exploring the universe’s mechanics."
"While my understanding of physics is limited, it connects me to a sense of divine creation."
"Ultimately, yoga helps me relax my mind, become a better person, feel happier, and contribute productively to society."
"This is my practical application of yoga, focusing on the present moment and the breath to foster a balanced and fulfilling life."
"The ultimate diet begins with the breath."
"Active breathing brings in oxygen, which is the primary element that fuels the cells of the body, giving them the spark of life."
"The next source of energy comes from the nutrients we consume, and all the different chemical processes in the body rely on either breathing or the consumption of water and food."
"This is the first lesson of diet."
"When our thoughts are in a negative space and we feel anxious, we often force unhealthy substances into our bodies."
"The mind controls the body in mysterious and profound ways."
"This connection is not debatable; ancient philosophies align with modern science in recognizing the mind's influence over the body."
"Your feelings are either nourishing or toxic to the physical body."
"Negative experiences in the body affect how we feel and think."
"The body and mind are completely connected, and the only way to separate them is in death."
"Thus, the terms 'body' and 'mind' should be combined into 'body-mind,' reflecting their inseparable nature."
"The mind, or consciousness, is actually the brain, all the organs, the entire body, and all the memories and experiences contained within."
"If you are tethered to your anxiety, you will find it impossible to reach the highest levels of thinking."
"Our suffering is linked to the simple sources and triggers of our anxious feelings, which repeat and create new forms of anxiety."
"We need to let our higher consciousness regulate the flow of thoughts through our mind."
"This is essential for understanding nutrition."
"Poor diet often starts with a lack of education and access to healthy, pure foods—issues that can be addressed through societal changes."
"Emotional circumstances often cause people to deviate from a healthy diet, yet these issues are rarely discussed openly."
"Addiction is prevalent in every society, indicating widespread anxiety, discomfort, and fear."
"The nature of our complex societies often leads to a lack of compassion, desensitizing us to empathy and steering us toward poor dietary choices."
"Aligning with a healthy diet fosters peace, non-harm, and nonviolence."
"Those who rely on violence will experience it in return due to the laws of cause and effect."
"Our anxieties stem from violence, a lack of empathy, and the insufficient care of our children."
"Many of us experience trauma, neglect, and anxiety repeatedly throughout childhood, creating negative patterns in our minds."
"Addiction often originates from early anxiety, whether triggered by events, a sense of helplessness, or a lack of coping mechanisms, which is a form of neglect."
"Anxiety can also relate to post-traumatic stress disorder, as we emulate the behavior of those around us."
"There is no immediate plan for weight loss except to stop overeating, eating impure foods, and become active."
"You will have to endure hunger and the anxieties that arise when you can’t use food to suppress feelings."
"Enjoying the rituals of cooking, smelling, and tasting food is natural and appropriate, but we must also learn to let go and maintain peace."
"The Ultimate Diet and the Connection to Consciousness."
"Breath as the Foundation of Diet: Oxygen's Role: Oxygen, brought in through active breathing, is the primary element that fuels the cells of the body. It provides the essential spark of life."
"Nutrients and Processes: Beyond oxygen, energy comes from the nutrients we consume. These nutrients support the various chemical processes in the body, all of which rely on breathing, water, and food to function."
"Mind-Body Connection: Influence of Thoughts: Our thoughts have a profound impact on our physical state. Negative thoughts and anxiety can lead to harmful behaviors and affect our overall health."
"Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science: Ancient philosophies and modern science both recognize the interconnectedness of the mind and body. The body and mind are not separate entities; they are intertwined and function as a single unit."
"Emotional and Physical Health: Impact of Feelings: Our feelings can be either nourishing or toxic to our physical body. Negative emotions can trigger physical symptoms and affect mental well-being."
"Anxiety and Suffering: Anxiety can hinder our ability to reach higher states of thinking. It can create a cycle of negative thoughts and feelings, impacting both mental and physical health."
"Nutrition and Emotional Circumstances: Education and Access: Poor diet often stems from a lack of education and access to healthy foods. Societies can change this by providing education and ensuring access to nutritious foods."
"Plants are a more sustainable source of food for the creatures on this planet." - Henry David Thoreau
"It’s not that meat eaters are suddenly going to convert to plant eaters." - George Bernard Shaw
. "And it’s not like suddenly all the creatures in the ocean are just gonna eat seaweed and algae." - Rachel Carson
"All of that consumption of flesh in nature is nothing compared to what human beings do to the planet and other creatures so that it can eat." - Aldo Leopold
"Try to understand this because this is one of the things that can drive humanity to extinction." - Thomas Malthus
"If humanity does not come up with a more sustainable plan for supplying nourishing foods to its ever-growing population, humanity will deplete the resources and suffer." - John Muir
"We will suffer because there will be disease, famine, trauma, and warfare all as a result of human hubris." - Albert Einstein
If a person is surprised when they hear the word enlightenment it’s probably really intelligent.
If you’re reading about enlightenment or someone’s talking about it, ask them to give you the specific ideas of what it is. They think that word actually means.
I define it differently than perhaps some classic text might describe it, here’s what I think.
When a person has a mystical experience, something that’s unknown and euphoric, experiencing it with their physical body and their mind brings right back down to an organic natural worldly experience that can be explained by science.
We might not have the science in the present moment, but we will someday to explain all phenomena.
A new set of questions will be created as it always does in the world of exploration.
Enlightenment does not put a period on a person's self-development.
When a person realizes the truth, it would be foolish to think that it was the final truth, and there weren’t more to be learned.
I don’t believe that enlightenment means that a person just merges their mind and their ego into the collective.
I don’t believe that enlightenment is attainable by more than a handful of people throughout all of humanity over centuries.
I look at enlightenment as a state of existence or state of consciousness that is infinitely more open than the state of consciousness when feeling anxiety, which is nearly always.
I think of enlightenment as the ability to connect with one’s breath, and all at once be in the present moment.
There might not even be a standard emotion like happiness or joy associated with it.
Maybe in the early stages of development a person can be present in the moment and feel gratitude, compassion, forgiveness.
I think those are earlier experiences in enlightenment.
I think enlightenment is free from placing any type of judgment, sensation, or feeling pumping through the body.
Enlightenment has to be fleeting because there’s only so long we can do that without having an experience that creates a sensation that creates a feeling that interrupts that, even if it’s mildly.
Even if I can hold it for quite a long time, at some moment, my back will start to hurt from sitting in being enlightened or I’ll have to pee or I’ll feel hunger pain, my daughter might call.
Enlightenment is the highest level or state of mind or feeling that we can experience, and it must be fleeting and it must happen that we fall down on the ladder.
But coming down one ladder away from enlightenment is still pretty amazing.
If we walk the walk. If we can physically experience empathy and compassion, and then show it to others.
The sooner we surrender to a life of being of service to other creatures in order of importance starting with our family and our friends, extending out to our neighbors, our societies, our countries, and the world, the more and the quicker we surrender to that concept, the more we will liberate ourselves.
You might not get everything that you think you want, but that’s a tall order.
How about just focusing on the things that you need.
If you have everything that you need and you cannot find happiness, you will not find happiness getting everything that you want because that is how you train yourself.
We could condition ourselves to be happy with what is happening right now.
"I can’t explain in written words what I could say standing next to you looking at your face."
"When I’m looking into your eyes, I’m not distracted by my own mind."
"I can’t just look in the mirror and talk about my philosophies, so I just have to tell people and write a lot."
"The main purpose of my writing is to create my own inner dialogue and to help myself work out the math equations that pop up in my mind."
"But I only allow myself to do that for a very limited time."
"The rest of the day I have to just really be in action and breathing and collecting data."
"I have to do my exercises and my drills because it’s really easy for me to fall backwards and find myself more excitable."
"I’m triggered into anxiety, and I begin to act anxious, even though it may appear normal on the outside for people."
"I’m really anxious, and it’s really about all the standard things that we’re anxious about in life."
"They build up and accumulate and create a vibration of anxiety that makes my breathing shallow."
"Don’t have pity on me for admitting to feelings of anxiety; in fact, the opposite—you should admire me for being aware of this."
"I’ve discovered the obvious deep-rooted problem in the psyche of human beings, which is that we are extremely anxious creatures that do not have enough mechanisms to relax."
"The evidence that one needs to discover this is just to look at everyday average people around the world."
"Do your own study. Get to know 100 people and decide for yourself if most of the people you meet are in a joyous state of mind."
"Oftentimes when I even use the word 'joyous,' I know that I trigger people to say, 'What is this guy, some kind of kook? What type of granola stuff is he gonna tell us?'"
"It’s gonna be a lot of the standard stuff that you hear right now on the airwaves, agreed, because we’re all influenced in every way by all of the imagery that we pick up."
"What is going on here? Well, the first thing is, we have to teach ourselves a lot of stuff."
"From the moment we’re born, we start learning. We start memorizing. We start putting words onto things."
"We start memorizing our preferences. We start memorizing things that are repulsive to us."
"We start to develop our little personalities. We develop our little tiny defense mechanisms. We develop a sense of self. We develop a sense of our bodies."
"There’s all kinds of things that we develop that take a lifetime."
"The older we get, the more life becomes less about developing the physical body and more about the physical mind because the physical body at a certain point begins to contract with time."
"And so with the contraction of the physical body, naturally the expansion of the physical mind is possible. This is the law of equal and opposite relationships."
"Philosophy has to be practical in 2024. The cost of calories is really, really expensive."
"The average person has to work themselves to death to be able to afford to have shelter and food and education and medicine and etc."
"So our practices to stay mentally and physically fit have to expend as little amount of calories and be maximally effective."
"This is what modern man needs."
"With the proliferation of pollution in the environment, pollution in the waterways, with the amount of stress that we have naturally and unnaturally, with the disconnect that we have from wild nature of all kinds, living confined in architecture and obscuring the sun from making contact with our skin."
"These are all incredibly basic, essential things that organisms need to live. Not all of them. Some need totally different things."
"But humans and mammals and aquatic animals—we have very, very similar needs."
"One critical need that every living creature has is a need to be free and safe from being eaten by another creature."
"Creature was designed by process of evolution and the laws of nature to develop survival mechanisms."
"Some animals shoot poison out of their mouth. Some have enormous teeth that can rip flesh in an instant."
"Human beings without weapons or tools are not very ferocious creatures, unless they’re outclassing an animal, unless they have a lot of dangerous animals letting a few hundred people die to figure out how to kill that animal."
"You would say, man or woman in their physical without any weapons or cooperation from another human being is defenseless by the vast majority of creatures, big and small."
"In compensation for our vulnerability, nature gave us the capacity to be vicious."
"It gave us the capacity to really get into killing something that is a threat to us."
"It also gave us an intelligent brain so that if circumstances changed, an entire generation does not have to be wiped out and then a better generation appears that is adaptable to that new circumstance."
"We, with our intelligent brains, can find the solution to our problems right now because we’re able to think."
"So we got the thinking device and body. We got intelligence and we got free will and we were broken from critical instinct."
"We could make choices. We could decide which direction to go. We could decide not to eat. We could decide to meet with the wrong person."
"We could mistreat our children or offspring, the next generation."
"We could make the mistake of throwing garbage all over the planet."
"We could make the mistake, for vanity purposes, of using resources that pollute our planet and create suffering on the back."
"Because we’re smart enough to not do that. The next stage of our evolution is to be smart enough to not do that."
"It’s to wake up the collective consciousness of humanity."
"Compassionate means that more and more people wake up their minds and say it’s probably really smart for us to follow the natural laws rather than only man-made laws."
"In the natural laws, we would have the wisdom to recognize every form of life on this planet to be a beautiful anomaly in this massive universe that seems so far to be buried."
"Life is sacred. And it seems as though human beings have the intelligence to show tremendous compassion to a wide range of creatures."
"To let them be free, to let them be themselves, and to not take pride in killing them, to not even have the need to kill them for food."
"It’s proven that man can be a plant creature. We’ve proven that. We also have a pretty good idea that too much animal protein isn’t healthy."
"We also understand that the livestock industry as a whole is incredibly inhumane to all these beautiful creatures that die to give your family sustenance to live."
"Shouldn’t we demand much more sacred treatment of the life-giving animals that we eat?"
"This should be a question that caring people should ask."
"It’s not a judgment for me if I say, well, someone who doesn’t ask that question is awake."
"What I think has no meaning in the grand scheme of things, but use your common sense and say to yourself, every hundred thousand years or so, our species has major advancement in our physical bodies and especially with our brain."
"We could say that right now we have no idea where we are on that scale of evolution, but we know that we’re quite ready for a mass change."
"A new type of human prototype is ready to emerge from collective consciousness."
"This prototype human will spend time gazing up into the night sky just a little bit of their life and contemplate what’s out there."
"That should be a moment in life to be humble about the absolute majesty of the creation of the universe."
"Even though every single thing that’s happened is explainable, as soon as we have the devices to look that far into the universe, and someone develops the math and the theories, we will discover the nature of reality for certain."
"But it won’t change the simple idea that we need to be respectful of creation."
"We don’t need to honor every human desire. Some desires are not meant to be fulfilled."
"We don’t have to spend trillions of dollars lumbering off to the moon and other planets to fix our problems."
"The science is useful, but what’s more useful is spending that money to wake up humanity all at the same time."
"Use the money to clean out the oceans faster so that we can enjoy clean oceans and we can celebrate the flowers that bloom on this earth."
"And if the climate and the cosmos are changing trajectories and energies in the universe, if the world is shifting in its magnetic pole, if any calamity is about to happen, it may be unavoidable that we all perish."
"We’re all going to pass away at some point in the future. Prepare for it by living every day."
"At some moment, we’re going to have to lean into that and accept that."
"Even if we found a way to robotize humans and make an individual ego consciousness last tens of thousands of years, we still would complain."
"By age 135 a person would get extremely agitated and bored. It would be like a never-ending movie with no story arc."