How do you know if you’re on your descent? Jung went through his, I’m curious if I’m on mine or I’m just misunderstanding what it means. My life has been anything but manageable the last few years and I don’t know why.
Hi everyone,
I’m getting kind of vulnerable by posting here, but here goes.
I’m questioning if I’m trans. I’m not sure. I mean that sincerely. I am out as gay which was its own journey, but I’m not the happy person I thought was on the other side of that closet. I know that I’m non binary and I am definitely the fem partner in a gay couple. But part of me is wondering if there’s more to it.
I’m also really spiritual and value mindfulness and non attachment. It’s hard to synthesize the idea of being born the other gender that corresponds with a different sex than the body of birth, while also seeing suffering as being mind generated. This might not make sense to a lot but if you’re familiar with Buddhism this could make sense. Anyone with advice please share, or if you’re just interested in this post.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I got into spirituality in 2020 when I came across Eckhart’s work. It definitely changed my life. I realized more about life and myself. A few years later I got more into it because of personal issues. Now I’m out of a few years of really contemplating this work and I feel like I’m not where I thought I’d be. I do have mental health professionals who help, and I’m figuring out career as a young person, but something just feels amiss. Im wondering if I need to reframe my thinking about identity and ego- because I always thought that Eckhart said to transcend ego, but now I feel I need to embrace it and deal with my life as it really is.
I feel like I’ve had issues around gender and what not. I know this isn’t the sub for it, but I just don’t think people would understand my dilemma anywhere else- balancing Eckhart’s view of the ego with actual real life issues. It feels like he’s saying nothing actually matters and it’s all in the head. I’m not sure if I’m getting it right. I’m starting a meditation program soon so hopefully I’ll better understand. Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi all,
I constantly try to escape the present. I don’t like the way my life is going, I’ve looked to these teachings for help but to no avail. I’m planning on taking a meditation course soon hopefully it helps. I’ve started taking marijuana legally and it makes me feel so calm and in-body. Eckhart doesn’t advise but I’m curious why? If I feel like marijuana makes me present and happy, why not? I don’t think it makes me better at life but it at least is a remedy. It works better than his method- he basically says nothing. Literally don’t think I’ve gotten anything from this teaching and I’ve been here for 5 years in this space. Please advise.
Why does my state of presence not last? It often feels like I have it, lose it.
Update: just wanna mention that I don’t have a lot going on in my life, it’s not bad but not stimulating. I’m bored often.
I am a seeker, I look to Eckhart tolle religiously, in the sense that I follow his advice as the most important work in my life. Awakening is the only thing that matters. However, I am very hard on myself about being present and raising the consciousness of people around me. I struggle with understanding what the now actually is and how to be there for it. To not miss it by even a second here or a moment there.
I feel like I’m too hard on myself and don’t allow myself to be in the present moment- I can accept the moment in terms of the external world, because I can’t control it. But I can control myself and how I respond, and I usually/always am falling short of this really high standard. I only feel present when alone in my room.
Please suggest some ways to become one with the moment.