Enlightenment... You're Doing It Wrong

Nov 5, 2021

Explore the transformative power of focus and self-improvement techniques like manifestation and affirmation. Discover the true essence of enlightenment, breaking free from misconceptions and embracing self-awareness. Learn how curiosity can reshape your mindset, fostering creativity and personal growth. Engage in community-driven opportunities to unlock your potential and redefine your identity beyond negativity.

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Enlightenment Misconceptions

Enlightenment is often misinterpreted as an unattainable superhuman state.
It's better to understand what hinders enlightenment than to strive for an abstract ideal.

ANECDOTE

DeMello's Depression

Anthony DeMello stated that before and after enlightenment, he continued to experience depression.
This illustrates that enlightenment isn't the absence of negative emotions, but a shift in how we relate to them.

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Buddha's Definition

Buddha defines enlightenment as the end of suffering, a negative definition.
Focusing on avoiding suffering is more effective than striving for an undefined state of enlightenment.

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Psycho-Cybernetics

Maxwell Maltz

Published in 1960, 'Psycho-Cybernetics' is a classic in the self-help genre. Maxwell Maltz, a plastic surgeon, developed this book based on his observations of patients whose inner attitudes and feelings remained unchanged despite successful surgery. He introduced the concept of 'self-image' and its profound impact on achieving personal goals. The book combines cognitive behavioral techniques with cybernetic principles to help individuals regulate their self-concept and achieve positive outcomes. Maltz's methods, including visualization, mental rehearsal, and relaxation, have been widely adopted by motivational gurus, sports psychologists, and self-help practitioners. The book emphasizes the importance of a positive self-image and the use of mental imagery to achieve success and happiness.

Awareness

a de Mello spirituality conference in his own words

Anthony de Mello

In 'Awareness', Anthony de Mello combines Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight to challenge readers to wake up from the go-go-go world of illusion. The book, composed of short chapters and lectures, encourages readers to become aware of their thoughts, actions, and motivations. De Mello argues that true happiness and freedom come from dropping illusions and living in the present, free from the constructs of culture, conditioning, and fear. He emphasizes the need to observe oneself, understand negative feelings, and practice detachment to achieve a more authentic and fulfilling life[1][3][5].

The Power of Now

A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

Eckhart Tolle

In 'The Power of Now', Eckhart Tolle discusses the importance of living in the present moment to achieve spiritual enlightenment. The book draws from various spiritual traditions, including Buddhism and mysticism, to explain how people's emotional problems are rooted in their identification with their minds. Tolle argues that the present moment is the only truly real time and that past and future are mere mental constructs. He provides methods for relaxation and meditation to help readers anchor themselves in the present, such as avoiding multitasking, spending time in nature, and letting go of worries about the future. The book also introduces concepts like the 'pain-body' and the distinction between one's thoughts and true self, emphasizing the need to recognize and separate from the destructive influence of the mind[2][4][5].