shadowtiger said:If any of you have actually reached that state—and if you have, please, tell me how. Was it through specific techniques or more of a psychological deep dive? What’s the most effective path? For me, it happened by pure accident; I wasn't even looking for it, let alone chasing it. I was just listening to some psychology programs on NPR—I couldn't make heads or tails of them at first, mind you. They weren't even talking about "enlightenment" per se, just working through our emotions. One day, I decided to record one of these shows because the MLS kickoff was starting right then, and when I played it back... well, everything clicked. Suddenly, I was plunged into that thoughtless, emotionless state. It feels incredible—this sense of pure joy, a feeling of immense expansiveness, you know? But listen, staying there requires discipline and real effort. If you don't put in the work, you just slide right back into your old patterns. And frankly, you can see it happening to me right now—my takes on politics are becoming totally immature again.
It was through this program that I hit that state
Here are the recordings from those shows
These books are also worth your time:
consciousness - a de Mello basis of reality- A De Mello
The Basis of Reality -Thomas Daniel Nehrer power
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
I remain true to myself.
There are countless paths out there. Once you find yours, stay true to it...
It will lead you to the truth. And once you find that truth, hold fast to it.
That is where life truly begins.