A refinement of the rule from the treadmill post »
A disciplined learning space is necessary for inner change, while a relaxed social space is necessary for integrating those changes. »
It was never about Minecraft anyway. »
I've noticed that all my relationships fall neatly into only one of two categories »
I find the contrast of these inclinations very interesting. »
...there was no going back. Everything I did conspired to take me closer to enlightenment, which, now I had a much better idea of what it was, I definitely didn't want. »
At least, the ones I still resent people for. »
In selecting things to share, we are looking for what will make us most vulnerable, not what sounds reasonable. »
Outside the context of this culture, there's not much I can say without eliciting fear. »
leisure activities only from now on »
My aim here is to be factual and descriptive, rather than explanitory and evaluative. »
If you find the ones at the top too easy/not meaty enough, try something further down. If you find resistance strong, try higher up the list. »
people who are very incompetent don't have enough competence to accurately assess how competent they are so they assess themselves highly. »
Premise The world is, to a fair approximation, wholely insane. Therefore: Reputation is indicative of nothing. Words of sanity will be unfamiliar and may appear insane »
How could I possibly catch that thing!? »
Gently examining unwillingness is the way. Those who are not ready disguise their unwillingness in a myriad of ways, but all examples seem to be variations »
The erroneous ways in which the ego responds to Masters in order to obstruct learning seem to fall into two basic categories. »
I would rather a heartfelt letter than a donation. But donations are an uncomplicated way of expressing gratitude, and some find it easier. »
another name for unforgiveness. »
you never know what note something will make until you apply forgiveness to it. »
A non-exhaustive list of my cultural norms. »
The treadmill counsels thus: "...and if you run out of things to do, just start working on world hunger" »
Very few people want to know the right mind. And so to choose the right mind is to become unknown by most. »
I don't want to be where I'm not wholely welcome. I don't want to invite people into my space who aren't wholely willing to choose the right mind. »
I agree with and understand literally every word he says. »