Hi :)

[Kauil]

Hey there!

Thought I'd introduce myself, as I've been scouring through these forums on a daily basis now

Understanding, however, the nature of things, I feel there is very little I can tell about myself. We are one, after all. (or should I say before all :P)

Thank you Michael and everyone in the community for contributing to this wonderful cause. Lately I've begun feeling a bit alienated around 'normal' people, if you will, so this place is a sanctuary of a kind.

So... thank you, universe. ^^

Edit: Sure, Edwin Some info on my self:

I am 22-year-old guy living in Finland and a first year Industrial Design student. I find it funny that in school now I'm learning how to create the illusion of form (through drawing, painting, modelling), while in my free time I'm learning how to rid myself of the illusion of form

I've always been introverted, not really grasping how other people are so self-confident and always so enthusiastic on sharing about their lives. I feel I've always been 'searching' for something, a reason as to why people, and namely myself are the way they are.

Some four months ago, there was a great deal of personal suffering, and it nudged me in the direction of spirituality. I try and feel grateful of this suffering because of the realization it led me to, but even to this day I keep finding myself thinking "Things would be better off had it never happened."

[M L K]

A warm welcome Kauil! Margaret

[Edwin]

Originally Posted by Kauil

Hey there!

Thought I'd introduce myself, as I've been scouring through these forums on a daily basis now

Understanding, however, the nature of things, I feel there is very little I can tell about myself. We are one, after all. (or should I say before all :P)

Thank you Michael and everyone in the community for contributing to this wonderful cause. Lately I've begun feeling a bit alienated around 'normal' people, if you will, so this place is a sanctuary of a kind.

So... thank you, universe. ^^

Welcome Kauil !

There are lots of things you can tell about yourself, there is nothing wrong with acting in the play of life, as long as you understand that the story is being acted

So for the play's sake, give us a short bio, like age, male/female, job, place where you live

[Kauil]

I suppose :P Edited the starting post.

[Edwin]

Some four months ago, there was a great deal of personal suffering, and it nudged me in the direction of spirituality. I try and feel grateful of this suffering because of the realization it led me to, but even to this day I keep finding myself thinking "Things would be better off had it never happened."

I would suggest you forget about those thoughts.
They may come up, but you don't have to listen to them.

First of all, nothing you can do about your past anyway, it is allready over.
Secondly, if you felt bad in the past, and think back about it now as if you would like to change it, you will feel bad in the Now, which is useless and non-productive.

Instead, next time those thoughts come up and you feel as if you would like to change it, simply try to feel the recurring emotions. Accept them as a reminder of past times, and think nothing of it, just let them seap through your consciousness. If you feel stress occurring in your body, like your neck, shoulders or stomach, thank the pain and ask it where the pain is coming from. Your mind will answer and you will know exactly what pain is troubling you.
And then you can feel ( I would almost say : Enjoy ) the painful emotion or memory until it passes by itself.

And you will never hear from it again.

[Panthau]

Hi Kauil!