Hello from Ontario.

[AnAmanda]

My name is Amanda. I've been "alive" for fifteen years, (I did not see any age regulations prior to my registration) I'm from Toronto, ON and life is like a box of chocolate dynamites. At this age, you never know what you're going to get, but hey! It's most likely going to blow up into a big dwelling that will cause you insecurity, and restlessness, and desperation. I may not have many obligations, direct responsibilities and conflicts, but I sure do have an unsound mind that is in great need of tuning. You may notice that I speak very generally about my disposition, but this is because I am like any teenager. Confused, naive, egotistical (at this point, presumably) Except, I seek a Real solution; tranquility and peacefulness through meditation. Life is too short to be rushed, and it is apparent that it is made haste in our chaotic and delusional society. I am here to absorb information and wisdom and filter such through a just, and unclouded mentality. I seek technique, advice, perspectives, and ultimately: happiness in it's truest form, that is granted from within.

[Nimai]

Welcome, I am also from Ontario and am 16 years old. Also, you should give yourself a bit more credit. Just realizing at our age that we do not know everything and realizing that there is much to change in our lifestyles (especially here in the Western hemisphere) is a big step in the right direction. Also, now that you've put your best foot forward just let it flow naturally. If the desire is there to change and better yourself spiritually then it will surely happen... Just be prepared that it won't be a quick process. From my own journey so far my biggest suggestion would be to: "Always do your best to act in the mode of compassion and love". Then spirituality will flow naturally.

Good luck, and feel free to message me sometime. I know it can be hard being one of the few on this journey at our age.

~Peace, Love, Happiness.

[GilesC]

AnAmanda, welcome to the community,

As Nimai says, you should give yourself more credit, if you hadn't told us your age, I would have never guessed you were 15 as your words are those of a well read adult (likewise for youself Nimai, I'd never have guessed).

The only age restrictions I know about for forums is here in the UK, there is a legal minimum age of 13, unless it's a specially registered site for children. So, even though this is a US based site, I would guess that 15 will be ok.

Look forward to seeing your around on the forums.

Hugs

Giles