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Why Quitting Alcohol Was The Best Decision I ever Made In My Life
Over five years ago I decided to make a monumental life altering decision to quit drinking alcohol and I believe it to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. I started drinking at the early age of 15 and alcohol grew to be a part of the routine, the cycle of endless binging every week. I became a bartender to continue getting my drink on and even becoming a DJ to feed my craving of drinking and partying. Alcohol was my answer to solve all of my problems. I would drink to for the temporary release of stress. I lived in depression for most of my life,…
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Watch: DMT – The Spirit Molecule (Documentary)
The Spirit Molecule weaves an account of Dr. Rick Strassman’s groundbreaking DMT research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with DMT within their respective fields, and discussions with Strassman’s research volunteers brings to life the awesome effects of this compound, and far-reaching theories regarding its role in human consciousness. Several themes explored include possible roles for endogenous DMT; its theoretical role in near-death and birth experiences, alien-abduction experiences; and the uncanny similarities in Biblical prophetic texts describing DMT-like experiences. Our expert contributors offer a comprehensive collection…
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Inspirational Quotes: G.I. Gurdjieff On Liberation
“LIBERATION LEADS TO LIBERATION. These are the first words of truth — not truth in quotation marks but truth in the real meaning of the word; truth which is not merely theoretical, not simply a word, but truth that can be realized in practice. The meaning behind these words may be explained as follows: By liberation is meant the liberation which is the aim of all schools, all religions, at all times. This liberation can indeed be very great. All men desire it and strive after it. But it cannot be attained without the first liberation, a lesser liberation. The great liberation is liberation from influences outside us. The lesser…
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Inspirational Quotes: G.I. Gurdjieff On Awakening
“Awakening is possible only for those who seek it and want it, for those who are ready to struggle with themselves and work on themselves for a very long time and very persistently in order to attain it.” ― G.I. Gurdjieff
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What Is The Meaning Of Spirituality According To Sadhguru
What Is The Meaning Of Spirituality According To Sadhguru The Meaning of spirituality. I like to share this article because I could relate to Sadguru’s definition of spirituality and so it spoke to me because it was how I would describe it as well. Thus why the name of my website being the Cosmic Freedom. I am on that path towards that cosmic freedom as I have been removing the layers upon layers that has weighed me down. Enjoy what Sadhguru has to say about the meaning of spirituality Editor’s Note: This article is based on an excerpt from the December 2014 issue of Forest Flower. Oscar-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur…
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Poetry: Suzy Kassem – Coming Forth Into The Light (On transformation)
COMING FORTH INTO THE LIGHT I was born the day I thought: What is? What was? And What if? I was transformed the day My ego shattered, And all the superficial, material Things that mattered To me before, Suddenly ceased To matter. I really came into being The day I no longer cared about What the world thought of me, Only on my thoughts for Changing the world. ― Suzy Kassem
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Why The Definition Of God Should Be What You Want It To Be
Why The Definition Of God Should Be What You Want It To Be What is the definition of god or could the meaning of god really be defined. We live in this world that we have allowed ourselves to be manipulated by others into what to think. Religion was created to control you, to control your mind. As you now have groups among groups divided into believing in their god. In what someone’s thought of what a god is. I was an “atheist”, but I feel that just divides us all into those groups I spoke of. That us against them mentality we still hold. I am more free thinking…
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Be The Buddha, Not The Buddhist
Be the Buddha, not the Buddhist I had this thought for a while, so now i get to share it with the world. Be the Buddha, not the Buddhist. Now what do i mean by this. Well, The word Buddha is a Sanskrit word which means “The Awakened One”, one who is awakened to Reality, who understands true nature of the mind, the world, and all sentient beings. The Buddha lived approximately 3000 years ago (some say 2500). He was an Indian prince named Siddhartha, who gave up his throne in order to search for the Truth, to find a way to bring relief to the sufferings of humanity. After…
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How We Are Just Like Rotten Fruits
How We Are Just Like Rotten Fruits A fruit has fallen off the tree and now lays on the ground. It sits and waits there for someone to come and enjoy it’s succulent nectar. Days go by and it just lays there, exposed to the elements. Everyday that goes by, it wilts further and further as the insects find it’s way inside. It wrinkles up and rots till its no more until the the only thing that remains are its seeds. As the seeds lay on the soil awaiting rain so that it may sprout some new life and go on living as another tree. We are rotten fruits. With…
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Disaster Shamanism
This following article was not written by me. but it encapsulates how I feel. How I view my world. Many are of us are awakening to a new world and this awakening is happening due in part to people such as myself and others who may be these “disasters shaman”, who have gained that connection to nature and are spreading seeds of change. We hear nature, yet ignore her. Enjoy the article. Leave comments down below or on the author’s site, link below. Peace. Z, Contributing Writer Waking Times “For what one needs in this universe is not certainty but the courage and nerve of the gambler; not fixed conviction…
