I must say, a lot of great thoughts have come to this thread.
It's funny how the real learning for me has transpired outside of this forum, in my day to day activities. Here's where I stand now..
I realize my conscious mind, if left to absorb and process information to it's desire, will eventually want to be free of having to experience this realm (this has happened several times in my life). I've come to terms with just how crucial it is for my mental/spiritual health, to just be in the moment, as often as I can remember to.
My body is seemingly tuned to remind me to be in the moment, since just about every single joint in my body, including my spine, needs to be cracked very often during the day.
So the freedom "I" want, is a freedom part of me wants...the immature/impatient part of me. I've come to respect that side of me, and not focus on it's desires at the same time. I do agree with pluralone's opinion, that I am here to experience this realm, not transcend it...especially since several OBE's have come and gone for me, and they all seemed to be more fun vacations than anything else, not any real learning or progress at all in those moments, lol.
Godspeed in all your endeavors.
-Jamal
It's funny how the real learning for me has transpired outside of this forum, in my day to day activities. Here's where I stand now..
I realize my conscious mind, if left to absorb and process information to it's desire, will eventually want to be free of having to experience this realm (this has happened several times in my life). I've come to terms with just how crucial it is for my mental/spiritual health, to just be in the moment, as often as I can remember to.
My body is seemingly tuned to remind me to be in the moment, since just about every single joint in my body, including my spine, needs to be cracked very often during the day.
So the freedom "I" want, is a freedom part of me wants...the immature/impatient part of me. I've come to respect that side of me, and not focus on it's desires at the same time. I do agree with pluralone's opinion, that I am here to experience this realm, not transcend it...especially since several OBE's have come and gone for me, and they all seemed to be more fun vacations than anything else, not any real learning or progress at all in those moments, lol.
Godspeed in all your endeavors.
-Jamal