Enlightenment & Inner Game

I started re-reading the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. I first got this book when recommended to me after attending a meditation class geared towards performing artists a few years ago. I went in completely skeptical, but the class ended up being one of the craziest experiences of my life. People would play, relax, inner focus, play again. Some classmates were crying, laughing uncontrollably, and the 2.5 hours went by in what felt like seconds.

While re-reading the book, I noticed alot of paralells to Inner Game because recently I have not been able to get that voice in my head to stfu. Here are some quotes...

What is the greatist obstacle to experiencing reality? Identification with your mind, which causes thought to be compulsive. Not to be able to stop thinking is a dreadful affliction...This incessant inner noise prevents you from finding that realm of inner stillness. The compulsive thinker, which means almost everyone, lives in a state of apparent separate-ness, in an insanely complex world of continuous problems and conflict...Thinking has become a disease...Have you found the "off" button?

Pay particular attention to any repetitive thought patterns, the old records that have been playing in your head for many years. Listen and observe that voice. Do not judge or condemn what you hear, doing so would mean that the same voice has come in through the back door.

I would say that about 80-90% of most people's thinking is not only repetitive and useless, but because of its dysfunctional and often negative nature, much of it is also harmful.

This chapter then goes on about how your thought process can impact your view of yourself and your interactions with people and the world around you. It forces you to identify and derive a sense of self from the content of your mind. To me, this clearly links to Inner Game and Narc. Incantations. Even if I am not feeling well, or zone out, I cut off whatever thought I am thinking with "I am the Man," or something along those lines. If I am doing something mundane and start to worry about the future I think that whatever I am doing is the best thing in the world (even if it isn't.)

It is alot more difficult to train the mind than I expected. I went out last night and was feeling great about going out, then for some reason, when I pulled up to the bar, almost had a panic attack. This has never happened before but tells me I have some gaps in Inner Game and my thought process. Being able to get a grip on myself, and observe my emotions and change my thoughts really helped. If anyone has read this book, or has any more insight into using thought effectively, feel free to add.

+1 on Jesse's advice.



This is similar to realization I had today. A lot of meditative like people emphasize presence. That the present moment is all that matters. And stilling the mind and stuff.

Most if not all of my major realizationes came from looking inward and making decisions(which could be another post). I found that the less I cared about game and focused on spirit the easier girls got. Now I have no problem talking to girls and escalting, naturally I found very direct resonated with me most. I live from integrity basically what I want is most important and go from it. Honest was the biggest wow, honest with myself and her(direct).

Sorry I went off track, if the presnt is all that matters I noticed how I was feeling and how people subsequently reacted to me. I noticed went I felt " bad" the reactions were reflective. Instead, I choose to feel good(after all nothings stopping you) and reactions reflected. I got more smiles more eye contact etc etc... better reactions overall. Anyways, if the present is the most important moment why would you want to feel anything but good? I believe you wouldn't. Next time I'm out I'm keeping this in mind. Oh yeah, this was just at a store not even about game, shopping for Christmas.

Never read the "power of now" but as far as spirituality and game goes I know it's highly recommended.

I think mindfulness meditation would help you.

The correlations I've found between spirituality and game(particularly inner game) are unparalleled.

I have an audio version of the Power of Now (Eckhart Tolle) that I listen to regularly. Have found this to be one of the best self-help books. This concept shouldn't slow your momentum as it is easy to accept the now and fail to make consistent progress. But all in all a great concept!

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Amen

Most of inner game I found is about uncovering what already inside. Removing the layers from programming religious social etc that keep you stuck. Also I think it is about finding what resonates with you most. For me it was spiritual matters. As well instant consciousness sifts.

As far as my experiences go I'm really starting to think meditation is the solution to like all issues one can have that stifle someone. There are various other methods but I personally believe this one is universal.

Also I've looking it this thing called somatics it's legit. A while ago I listened to this interview about it and how it relates to game. Needless to say after that interview I said "I'm doing somatics". I post more about it if I find necessary.

My biggest sift was my feelings as far evolving my game to next level(while in conversation). Wow. Anyway, right now I have a girlfriend and by involving my feelings and curiosity we've had conversations were I'm like I can't imagine connecting with a girl on anything less(as far metaphor of depth, lower meaning deeper and more connection) than this at least if we're going to be serious. I need to get here again(But I want it with other women too), this is incredible(my thought process as I'm feeling into myself, how I feel). We've haven't been their in a while, like a month or two. Which is one of my needs on what I want. I personally require alone time in general but especially to go there just me and her we aint got that in that in above time frame.(not to hijack the thread)(No worries I'm working on things it's my life after all and I'm gonna make it awesome) This funny thing is I know it goes deeper and more heartfelt. That's what I want.

Another big sift I made was being direct. As mentioned previously, but what was not mentioned was how I got there. Basically, I got there from watching a video with Alan Roger Currie and this guy David X. Who both argued for about direct. The stuff Alan talked about really resonated with me.
Which is why one my Christmas presents to myself is his newest book.
Also part of that strangely right right after my ex roomate mover out.(Who was very helpful in giving me advise on girls , since he used to be a man whore) I had this instant sift(taking people come into your life for a reason to the extreme) where I just knew how to be, what to say in order to get the results I wanted. It instantly just became part of my nature to be more direct about my intentions like first meeting. I also found myself naturally and automatically not only wanting to sexually escalate on women, I knew how ! :thumbup:

As strange as it is, it's true. Stuff like that happened to me before so to me it's not that strange. Also I'm very grateful it did happen.

Peace,
Nigel

You guys should read "enlightened seduction" by zan its short but good read.

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