Break the Cycle of Addiction - Ram Dass

[@UnschoolingCOM]

“The question is not why the addiction, but why the pain.” ~ Gabor Mate

[@ron1836]

Life is pain. Especially when you are doing it wrong. It's all a wave pattern up and down. Your life In general. Drugs will counter act a low dip. But after the great high spike. The next dip will be even lower. And so on. Other risky behaviors will contribute to the same thing. And things get much more painful and extreme the more you get yourself out of wack. I was good at somehow handling all this and holding things together. Finding the strength inside my body and mind to work and do hard labor even if I haven't slept for days and have been up doing drugs and not eating... Something about pushing myself to extremes and getting through something I didn't think I even could was almost part of the reason I did drugs. Getting older now and still on and off messing with substances. My body I notice just doesn't have what ever reserve it used to tap into to push far passed typical. Anyways what I have found is it's all about being stubborn and hyper conscious and tuned into your body and feelings. If you want to bring your crazy drug fueled turmoil of a life back to a calm place start small. Eat something you know your body just reacts well to. Drink more water. GET SOME SLEEP. Gradually do little things and over days and weeks you will see things add into something larger. Return your drastic ups and downs slowly to a closer to balanced wave pattern. Life is a cumulation of large amounts of tiny things. Make the effort to place "seeds" of your desired goal into this when and where you are able.

[@Jakob.Hamburg]

@@ron1836 Life is not pain. Pain is a part of life.

[@classygary]

For me it’s because the world is filled with idiots and I even have to breathe, let alone the same air .

[@classygary]

@@ron1836 Some are just too far gone to achieve what you’re postulating assuming it’s even the whole case which I personally don’t think it is .

[@tomrhodes1629]

"Why the pain?" This is the greatest secret in this entire Universe. But it has finally been revealed. This lecture by Ram Dass is superb, and illustrates the process of suffering that was CAUSED by our Original Error (which is known to many as the original "sin"). We fell into ignorance, which caused guilt (because we thought we had done something to deserve punishment, though we know not what), which causes all fear, which causes all problems and suffering. Because, fear keeps us from desiring - and thereby discovering -Truth. And when you discover the greatest secret in this Universe, which is the reason why we fell into ignorance and limitation, this all makes perfect sense. Even men like Ram Dass and Alan Watts and Paramahansa Yogananda didn't have this secret. But it has finally been revealed and published. Click and ye shall find. Elijah has returned, as prophesied.

[@abhishekbhasker276]

The fact that nobody talks about subliminal affirmations for overcoming addiction on Borlest speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

[@MsBettyRubble]

I'm 59. In the 80s, ppl were using hypnosis and subliminal recordings for a variety of addictions: smoking, over eating, stress management. It's not new for those who've been around a long time. It's new to you and therefore you think it's new to everyone. Ram Dass died at 88 in 2019. He talked about this for decades. Same with Louise Haye.

[@rigormortis3532]

it doesnt work. ive been doing this for years now.

[@SofoArchon]

“Addiction is not a choice that anybody makes; it’s not a moral failure. What it actually is: it’s a response to human suffering.” ~Gabor Maté

[@melissajon2011]

💗

[@ronaldvanraay1133]

Nice .suffering is the it

[@Tammissa]

Exactly.

[@TheDamianvain17]

Great quote! Thanks!

[@MadameJoWellness]

Love this.

[@DominikPavel-fk2wb]

I started drinking alcohol since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. This is something that really need to be use globally to help people with related health challenges.

[@ErnestoHorner88]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@CathieGomez-mp8sk]

Hey! Yes Dr.alishrooms

[@Tierneycristian]

I'm really happy for you that your friend decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

[@Iiisslogan-co6np]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@JesseJason-qc7ug]

I was horrifically depressed since childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them again, either. I wish there was a good, organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them.

[@TheSelfCenter]

I love this... I think we're all addicted to something, whether we like to admit it or not. Sugar, Dopamine, Electronics, etc... We could all benefit from hearing this... 💯💯

[@youbetyourwrasse]

So what are you giving up tomorrow? No internet or phone for 24 hours? No food for three days? No talking for 24 hours? Which? All?

[@TheSelfCenter]

@@youbetyourwrasse Why so aggressive? And why not focus on yourself and what you can give up instead of someone else?

[@leifpeterson4850]

@@TheSelfCenter you did leave a generic ass comment lmao

[@ADUAquascaping]

How about playing music? You can always tell when someone doesn't play music because they don't mention it as a form of meditation. Nothing compares or even comes close to playing music. Yes, I am biased and have tried many hobbies and many activities. There is nothing quite like playing music. Do you want to be saved? Healed? Enlightened? Then play music!

[@TheSelfCenter]

@@leifpeterson4850 It's just a comment on the internet... No need to get so worked up over it, Leif.

[@itskeagan3004]

“The Body Keeps The Score” and work by Gabor have helped me address my trauma. I’m 3 years sober this year after reading Bessell’s work from a jail cell in 2020.

[@mreneal5835]

Amazing bro! You are an inspiration, keep going!

[@YouKilledFritz]

Today is my millionth day one, but this time it feels different in a way that’s impossible to describe. Congratulations on 3 years! That’s absolutely incredible.

[@itskeagan3004]

@@YouKilledFritz I relapsed hundreds of times over 10 years but learned a little new about myself each moment of sobriety in those 10 years. I was 32 and it finally stuck, understanding who I was and why I had become that way was valuable to my process. Work by Bessell, Gabor Maté, Jordan Peterson and others have helped me immensely. God took away my depression/PTSD so I no longer take those meds either (2 years). You can do it I truly believe that. Don’t give up on yourself and keep trying new things when one isn’t working. Replacing bad habits with good hobbies was key for me as well. Thinking of you bro, we’re in this together!

[@lalanipearson3319]

Today is also my millionth day one. I pray one day I can be sober entirely.

[@itskeagan3004]

@@lalanipearson3319 hang in there. I felt the same way, I couldn’t stop. God has helped me immensely! You can do it, I’ll stay sober with you tonight.

[@fakiriayoub8087]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life

[@BestOffer-ii9ny]

Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@BestOffer-ii9ny]

Yes he is dr.porassss_.

[@AfkAliaga]

Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episode, enough to start working on my mental health.

[@ElizabethJenny-xu3ky]

Can dr.porassss send to me in UK?

[@BestOffer-ii9ny]

Absolutely, his offerings extend to global delivery, prioritizing complete confidentiality for individuals valuing their privacy.

[@betterchapter]

Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step.

[@AddictionToAwareness]

I DID break my addictions!! And I forgive myself for all the terrible things I did to myself and my family.

[@recall2880]

@Vlad V sleeping with his mum

[@FART-REPELLENT]

I love that look you are sporting, ie your eye-brows, hair colour and style; it's my fantasy Sci-Fi dominatrix look

[@jichaelmorgan3796]

Awesome!

[@ksed3956]

God bless

[@28russ]

@@FART-REPELLENTGeez, creepy much. You're just psycho not psychic.

[@suxcesss]

Oh After Skool, you are a treasure of humanity and my life.

[@AfterSkool]

You are so welcome. That truly means a lot.

[@christofabsurd]

^^ It's true. You're hard work and dedication to this channel is truly helping make this world a better place. Thanks for sharing your talents with us all.

[@strongblackcoffee9573]

Ram Dass, Krishnamurti, Alan watts, Eckhart Tolle, B Alan Wallace, Rupert spira, Jack kornfield, etc have all helped me so much... Most people have no idea who any of them are 😕

[@ADUAquascaping]

Just play music

[@spencerk4077]

Really? I feel like Ram Dass and Eckhart Tolle are at least somewhat mainstream. I could be wrong though

[@0neIntangible]

There must also be some female influencers, as well... in so far as, what my better half keeps trying to get me to believe.

[@ImRefraction]

Dont forget Papaji and Mooji :)

[@olraz75]

Alan Watts, Bruce Lee, Stan Lee, Wayne Dyer, Bruce Lipton, Greg Braden, Joe Dispenza, The Tao TE Ching, Rocky,Rambo, Stallone himself and DMX have changed the core of who I am and helped me understand Jesus and apply the lesson of life to my day to day gratitude and journey. This has been nothing less than a blessing and allows me to live life present AND TRY to grow and evolve daily.

[@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg]

breaking out of the loop of addiction in the first week is the hardest part. Once you claw your way out of that mental prison you slowly start to see just how much of a slave you had become to it, mental clarity returns and it gets easier and easier. Remember you don't control your addiction, it controls you!

[@musiclife7251]

This 100%. We become a slave to it. People don't truly understand unless they have succumbed to it. Best Wishes

[@musiclife7251]

@@apaaaa Well said my friend. God bless you and your loved ones

[@honghong3153]

Living in a condo is like a jail cell right.

[@lynnfisher3037]

If that's true then exactly how did you manage to free yourself ?

[@kelvinpiazza]

Sobriety offers me clarity daily, and my decision making is getting better daily.

[@APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@steceymorgan814]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Yes, dr.larks I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@patriaciasmith3499]

Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You're strong. You got this Take it day by day.

[@steceymorgan814]

Is he on instagram?

[@elizabethwilliams6651]

Yes he is. dr.larks

[@ReynaSingh]

“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world… as in being able to remake ourselves.”

[@youbetyourwrasse]

The chant of every serial killer?

[@gratefulkm]

​@@youbetyourwrasse Remake ourselves means nothing to do with words Therefore your Chant is In a left behind concept called the cortex That pharse means, A killer is a detached person , due to no Oxytocin release this killer can be taught or guided to an oxytocin release and at that point they are no longer detached , and therefore do not kill You really need to stop calling the far more important lower brain the "Horns of the beast! " or people that actually know and understand lower brain activity as "devil worshippers" Or do you BELIVE that religion is about imaginary people in the sky and a thought process after death or ghosts !!!!!!!

[@scottmckenna9164]

This is a key true point of life. If you try to rule the world you cause misery.

[@erko78]

@@youbetyourwrassethat supposed to be funny? Corny.

[@kelvinpiazza]

Yes, yes!

[@777Bviews]

I am no longer addicted to the internet and it feels awesome. Nature is my friend. 🌴

[@lulabell79_31]

You say in the comment section under a KZbin video ON THE INTERNET. I'm not sure you understood the assignment. 🤔

[@777Bviews]

@@lulabell79_31 That's where you're wrong. I didn't say I quit using the internet i clearly said that I was not addicted to the internet anymore.. 30 minutes a day max is all I'll consume I'd rather produce content. Nature is my friend 🌴

[@lulabell79_31]

@@777Bviews Have fun with that. If you're trying to earn money with your content, you might want to rethink your strategy. Good luck.

[@mamandapanda185]

@@lulabell79_31 Nature can be your friend too

[@mrnobodyz]

Funny because I no longer find replying to stupid comments addictive.... just thirty a day.😂

[@UnschoolingCOM]

“An alcoholic is someone who can violate his STANDARDS faster than he can LOWER them.” ~ Robin Williams

[@lynnfisher3037]

Poor example since he hung himself

[@yaboyay04]

​@@lynnfisher3037 Do you know why he hung himself?? Nobody knows so your point is moot. It could've been the things he saw working in the industry as a famous actor, it could be he saw the way media was controlling people, it could've been mental illness, it could've been addiction, it's anyone's guess really.

[@ConvergingPerspectives]

I think that the consumer culture we are in today pushes us to be passive consumers of content which clogs the human need for soul's expression which is a fundamental need of human beings. That's why singing mantras, dancing, writing, meditating, etc., are so good for us.

[@AfterSkool]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@MIOLAZARUS]

Yeeees!!!!❤❤❤

[@kelvinpiazza]

I hear you 📽️

[@lilyflower6096]

Yes!! ❤

[@Tammissa]

As a recovered addict this man hits the nail on the head. I totally understand what he’s saying. He’s exactly right in my situation.

[@3sotericCompassionist1976]

Bless you ❤️. .#livingvegan

[@JayV111]

I’ve been in recovery and I relapsed recently, losing Almost everything I worked for. Lost a good relationship where I was living with my ex, lost a great job. It’s hard to find the motivation to get back into recovery. Like I’ll never be able to get back to where I was and it’s all a futile effort.

[@Gearhart.]

No it's not a futile effort. It's an effort that's worth making. A better way of looking at is... Your life and the legacy you leave behind are worth the effort!

[@JayV111]

@@Gearhart. thanks. That’s a great way of looking at it. Reframing things. And even though I’m in a pretty dark place mentally these days I don’t want to die in active addiction of an overdose.

[@Gearhart.]

@@JayV111 I realized a long time ago that it takes a very resilient individual to indure addiction. Look at it this way... What your going through is a right of passage. No one can tell you otherwise. You know what addiction is and what it does. Now do your best to use that experience to help others around you make better choices. You can be a bad influence or you can be a good influence. Be a good one! It'll change your life.

[@BIGGELATO]

introspection is the key to all mental pains. often times, its just ego trying to protect you from potential hurt. so your duty is to figure out what hurt you in the past, and to forgive and forget, and understand that if its a person that hurt you, could've had their egos protecting them too. perspective is key. what if you messed or failed at something? resilience comes from understanding what happened wrong, learn from it, and use the data, make corrections, and continue the journey. Failures, emotions, feelings, ego, all the thing you believe are bad, are actually there to either protect you, or help you. Once you know this, you're unstoppable.

[@james7550]

If you’re reading this I want you to know I am proud of you and I love you. Keep going. I struggle with many addictions and have lost my life since 14. I am better than I was before but still fighting the demons. One day at a time. I al right there with you. Thank you Lord for putting this video on my FYP. Glory be to God

[@anthonybrown8686]

Everything else is fleating, only God endures

[@mando3022]

You’re on a good path brother. Don’t fight the demons like you don’t fight fire with oil but with water. Embrace your demons and innerstand what they are trying to teach you. What you don’t want to be and what you don’t want to do. What you really love. Find someone to talk to. Someone who encourages you to go your way. The way to paradise leads through hell. And it’s easier to go through it with spiritual brothers.

[@eriyul]

I’ve been practicing meditation and manifestation for the past couple months and I feel my inner self starting to shine through. Im finding myself having more gratitude and expression my appreciation for all that surrounds me. It’s helped me continually practice yoga and sharpen my mentality. I’ve cut back on smoking and have the power to hold off when I’m feeling anxiety. I definitely believe practicing spirituality and becoming more in tune with my inner self has lead to greater happiness and the bad habits start melting away. ❤

[@erinsuzy613]

Can I ask what your manifestation technique is?

[@jimbeauprez8235]

June 30th will be 5 years since I've had my last drink. I have a quote on my wall that I hung up back in the early days when it wasn't just one day at a time. Often it was one minute or one second. "There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility is being superior to your former self." -Ernest Hemingway

[@HeatherShaner-n2e]

Thank you for this, I needed it!

[@kramnam4716]

Remember, with stopping addiction you are not losing a friend, you are destroying an enemy that has been a parasite sucking the life out of you. You are not making a sacrifice or losing anything. If you get the thought “I want X” make your next thought “I’m not actually dependent on X, thank goodness I don’t have to do that anymore! I’m free!” 🙏🏼💚

[@stageiiwappie950]

But life is short just take what u enjoy hehehhee

[@mrnobodyz]

@@stageiiwappie950Drugs are okay... it’s just people like me who give them a bad name.😂

[@nicolasalvarez-gartner2072]

I'm still reading Be Here Now, and I already plan to restart once I finish. It's the type of lecture that never ends. Thank you Ram Dass

[@terryrusso2295]

❤❤❤

[@LuxInfinity-ul5hw]

I'm reading it for the second time. 🤗💖🙏

[@baxtertheboss8743]

This man pulled me through one of the hardest times in my life, I am forever grateful to whoever put all his lectures on Spotify, they sparked a warmth inside of me and a shift of perspective that made life beautiful again. THANK YOU for posting this.

[@fungdark8270]

Micheal Sugrue, Alan Watts, and Ram Dass are all brothers of mine that have helped me greatly

[@DTinkerer]

What are thay called

[@DuceBurns]

I put marijuana down 2 days ago. It is very difficult. This has been inspiring. Thank you

[@akhilshriram9441]

And still down?

[@bp4826]

Stick with it, a week or two into it you will feel more normal and able to eat. Good luck and take care

[@mrnobodyz]

It’s usually the tobacco... usually. Sometimes even the act of smoking is more addictive than weed. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LuxInfinity-ul5hw]

I used to be so strongly addicted to pot, I couldn't imagine life without it. Then I realised it was making me weaker and weaker so I gave it up and it was way much easier than nicotine, in fact it doesn't create any physical dependency, it's just mental.

[@mrnobodyz]

@@LuxInfinity-ul5hw If you mix the two then the nicotine was to blame for the physical discomfort. IMO Coffee is more addictive than weed. We are all by nature creatures of habit.

[@vannamarie8430]

That was beautiful! I am 1 year sober and this video made my eyes tear up in a good way! Inspired me, thank you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@rosieking4516]

You must be at or reaching 2 years sober Today❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brianrasmussen4840]

This was exactly what I needed to hear today... Ram Dass was an amazing human being.. Love This!!!

[@koubenakombi3066]

That's why a city is never the way to get better regarding addictions... pure concrete, no nature... people are trapped... in a few minutes you are back to your old-bad-self. Great illustrations! Thank you, Mark!

[@lj823]

TY! This is the closest expression I've heard to my own experience with alcoholism. The harder I tried to give it up, the harder it was. All the advice I recieved to be honest, willing, open - failed. I failed. Then I quit trying. I gave up. Eventually, I quit drinking. I question the reality of how it "felt," because it felt as though the addiction was taken from me, rather than anything I did to conquer it. I don't know what caused what: If stopping drinking gave me back a sense of belonging in the world, or if working towards a sense of belonging broke my attachment to alcohol. But I'm left believing it's a reinforcing feedback loop: One I'm grateful to be a part of and currently stuck in today. Many have told me that exploring their past has helped them find a cause for their addictions and a way out. I respect their experience. I am happy for them. For me, I think I simply had fun drinking, and took it way too far, for far too long. I crossed a line into not being able to see beyond my next drunk; a place where I couldn't see anything else. If pressed to claim a leap of faith, it was in knowing for me, even absolute nothingness was better than the life I was living. The chance to find out has been amazing and I'm humbled, and confused why I couldn't grasp it all along. I'm also enjoying exploring confused humbleness.

[@YouKilledFritz]

🙏🏽💕

[@andresvillasenor]

Such wisdom! I feel like all addiction is self medication to express what we fail to express. It is a convenient way to express suppressed drives. If we reconnect with our bodies, we find ways to properly express those same drives, and there will no longer be a need for the addiction. I love the content, Mark! Keep up the good work. Your contribution is beyond worthy ❤️

[@nightmareTomek]

Your comment sounds like poetry, but certainly not like wisdom.

[@andresvillasenor]

It takes wisdom to understand our body. What I said is exactly the same as the video, just in my words. But I get it, I don't expect you to understand. Self-actualization or christ conscious, however you put it, is foreign to most, but it does include a mind-body connection. I don't think you should be critiquing what you don't understand, but if that makes you feel better, by all means. You might learn a thing or 2

[@nightmareTomek]

@@andresvillasenor I have no illnesses whatsoever, neither mental nor physical. I had a chronic pain that I healed on my own without visiting a doctor. My mind became so indestructible that I don't understand anymore how a person can get depressed at all. I can't even be heartbroken because I just see it as a beautiful experience instead. But if you think you know enough due to christ, then by all means, don't listen. Just keep preaching that I can't possibly understand anything, but only you can and you do. Preach it your whole day, if it makes you happy! It doesn't make me mad, it makes me laugh. See, what I discovered is that people beyond a certain intelligence threshold can't adapt their body anyway. All they can do is fall into the illusion that they adapt.

[@andresvillasenor]

@nightmareTomek Very wise of you, and I'm proud of you for overcoming that. I also suffered from illness, two autoimmune diseases, in fact. I reversed them without medical help as well. I fast often, exercise to failure, and eat strictly grass fed meat. I know what it feels like to come out of the pits of hell through worthy sacrifices. I, too, adapted to pain, so I understand you. It truly is a beautiful thing to only see the beauty in harsh situations, but neglecting heartbreak as painful may be the reason you fail to emphasize with the depressed. You don't let yourself feel pain, so you judge those who victimize themselves in avoidance of pain. Avoiding pain also synonymously comes with avoiding love as well for love can be painful. Avoiding or suppressing your feelings for sure is the root of addiction and disconnection of mind-body. Preaching does make me happy, I'm not religious, but I do believe in its merit. I know most people won't grasp most of what I preach, but if any great trilogy has taught me anything, it is that there is always hope no matter how outsized the battle may be. And even so, if I'm merely creating an illusion for myself, it is a mighty meaningful illusion in comparison.

[@nightmareTomek]

@@andresvillasenor See, you compliment me, and then you proceed to make more assumptions about me, that are incorrect. Like 90% of people are doing this, instead of asking "do you avoid love to avoid pain?", you just go straight ahead and answer it for me: "avoiding pain comes with avoiding love, period". Changes your compliment immediately into just some hot air. Same with "the reason you fail to emphasize with the depressed". You actually don't know anything about my empathy. I would stay here and talk with you for a month and share all my knowledge if it would help you. But I expect you and other people to simply not listen, that's society nowadays, they see something working and when a person describes how they made it work, they refuse to listen with all their might (unless it's work related, but for anything else, especially mental, psychological or behavioral, they don't listen), as if I were to expose them that only as victims they get any attention. I'm criticizing the use of language here. When you blatantly say "you fail to emphasize", you're either trying to isolate yourself against potential help, or you're using way too imprecise words to describe things. Language is a tool and it looks like you're using a hammer to saw through a tree. Same with your initial comment, which used nice phrases to describe life in the most inefficient manner. Language that sounds good and belongs into a novel, but is way too imprecise for a real situation and it suggests to me that you actually don't understand what you're talking about. I dislike this impreciseness, I try to be as precise as possible since I think it's the only way to correctly address a problem and solve it, including problems of the mind (I repeatedly solve mine this way). And I also see a connection between mentally ill and those who are using language in such a dreamy way. The video is the same and attracts those who report to have mental illness or addictions. I'm wondering if those actually prefer to stay that way, since, as said, they refuse to listen.

[@ElementalSynchronicity2023]

Such a wonderful reminder of how we land here on the planet in physical form coming from the heart and we quickly move towards adapting to what we are being taught and shown as we grow. The separation described and our desire to return to source is spot on. Wonderful share for sure.

[@judylandry302]

Contentment is achievable and it's consistent gentle flame will allow you to see through the shadows of life, to find the joy of that simple, peaceful feeling of warm light on your face and the sparkle in your bright eyes.

[@MrJohnDocHolliday]

A story all about YOU ! The story of David and Goliath, as depicted in the Bible, is often interpreted as a metaphorical battle between good and evil, HUMANITY.. ( YOU ) with David representing the underdog , the anti hero... the person that doesnt know that christ is inside him\her............fighting against a formidable opponent. When exploring this story through a Kabbalistic perspective and incorporating Neville Goddard's teachings, we can delve into a deeper understanding of its spiritual significance. In Kabbalah, the concept of God is often portrayed as an infinite and transcendent force, encompassing all of creation. The false gods mentioned in this context refer to any limited or distorted beliefs or concepts that humans may idolize or worship instead of recognizing the true divine essence within themselves and all of creation. These false gods can take various forms, such as material possessions, ego-driven desires, or societal constructs that promote separation and illusion. David, in this interpretation, symbolizes the Christ consciousness or the divine essence within every individual. He represents the recognition of one's inherent divinity and the willingness to align with and express that divinity in the world. Goliath, on the other hand, represents the false gods or illusions that obstruct the realization of one's true spiritual nature. Neville Goddard, a prominent teacher of New Thought philosophy, emphasized the power of imagination and the creative capacity of the human mind. According to his teachings, our thoughts and beliefs shape our reality, and by consciously directing our thoughts towards the realization of our desires, we can manifest them in our lives. In the context of David and Goliath, Neville Goddard's teachings can be seen as a reminder of the transformative power of our inner consciousness. David's victory over Goliath can be understood as the triumph of divine consciousness over the illusions of the world. By aligning with the truth of their divine nature and using the power of imagination, individuals can overcome their personal Goliaths, the false gods that inhibit their spiritual growth and fulfillment. This interpretation suggests that the battle between David and Goliath is not an external conflict between two individuals, but an internal struggle within each person's consciousness. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and challenging the false gods or limiting beliefs that hinder one's spiritual evolution and the realization of their true potential. In summary, when examining the story of David and Goliath through a Kabbalistic lens and incorporating Neville Goddard's teachings, we can perceive it as a metaphorical representation of the eternal battle between the Christ consciousness within us and the false gods or illusions that separate us from our divine nature. By cultivating a deep understanding of our inherent divinity and harnessing the power of our thoughts and imagination, we can transcend limitations and manifest a life aligned with our true spiritual essence.

[@patrickoshea9845]

Ive been given the month off work to deal with addiction and these comments are nice

[@willowmagi]

Addiction is a reflex reaction to abuse, neglect, and abandonment. When you realize this, and remove the things that trigger it (usually family, friends, environment like school, and a job) the toxic addictions fall away. Keep the addiction, and you will keep your coping skill to deal with your toxic environment.

[@morris9524]

Always love the Ram Dass episodes, sometimes I feel like we got caught in negativity and us vs them thought patterns. Ram Dass always goes beyond speaking from a place of loving awareness

[@ohyea8636]

A higher power called me the same day this video became public. Its a wonderful coincidence that i will never forget. Everything will be okay someday.

[@noahhuguenin]

It's been many years since I watched your first video... I didn't remember your channel being so spiritual, nor so resonant with my own interests. But since around 2020, I've been enjoying it more and more. Thank you deeply for bringing to us these great pieces of knowledge, deepened by such beautiful drawings!

[@AfterSkool]

Wow that genuinely means so much. Thank you.

[@JTguitarlessons]

I have a junk food addiction, fast food and processed snacks. I am fighting to get out of it. Sometimes I'll do great for a few weeks, and then I fall back into it. I can't believe how strong that urge is in the hunger/gratification part of the process. It is insane and ridiculously intense. I am fully conscious of it, and I am really trying to wrap my head around breaking out of it. I know I can do it, I'm having such a damn hard time with it

[@tnt01]

Fill your fridge with fruits and vegetables.

[@LuxInfinity-ul5hw]

Start meditation and start cooking: it's a lot of fun! Prepare your own snacks and take them with you. Start with something simple first that you enjoy like a steak with a salad or, if you prefer potatoes, boil them first and then fry them with very little oil: delicious and much healthier than french fries!

[@kalynn17]

I love seeing everyone’s stories of sobriety ❤ I’m going on 10 months too!

[@KosmoRedRev]

❤

[@livp1835]

Congratulations Stick with it. No matter what! It’s wonderful and despite tough times, your worse day clean beats your best day using 🎉

[@Tas0228]

Love it! Many thanks and many blessings.

[@MrJeffrey938]

4:00 "...the wreckage of your silent reverie. Your in the arms of the Angel..." Very much like what i picture when I hear those words. The most beautifully written song about opioid death.

[@TheTimeForChange44]

This is so precise! You have to first SEE your predicament and why before you can effectively deal with it! Thank you, Ram Dass (and Alan Watts) for making the point so well!

[@seanfromtheyukon]

Watched 05.29.23 - This is absolutely beautiful! ☀️

[@a.b.8606]

And Thank you for continuing to enlighten our spirits ❤

[@Life_42]

I'm addicted to learning!

[@JD-ko6bu]

Addictions are not good. You need to get that addiction under control.

[@nyrdybyrd1702]

After Skool is the most hippiefied pair of platform shoes on the entire internet. 🌈🥰🌷

[@lhntr2]

So much easier said then done. I thought i could break my eatingdisorder cycle more easy, but here i am, 6 years later and still in the same cycle. I still haven’t got that fire in me to be able to break it.. it’s really difficult but i never give up tho! 😤

[@mysecretspacelol]

I believe you can do it, just never give up on a life that was given to you

[@LuxInfinity-ul5hw]

Sister, meditation really helps a lot. Change things and situations in life that bring you down and do things you love. Express yourself, write a diary, draw and sing. Love yourself because you are an expression of the Divine ! 😘😁🤗

[@wordsofenlightenment3731]

Remember, it's not really an addiction unless it's abnormal. I love one statement of one of the most important people of the West, Alan Watts. He was a drunkard, but he was the man who introduced to the West the most essential parts of Zen and enlightenment. He wrote not as a scholar, but as a master. Before he was dying, he was still drinking and a disciple asked him, "Haveyou ever thought... if Buddha had seen you drinking alcohol, what do you think he would have thought about it?" Alan Watts said, "There is no problem. I always drink in an enlightened way." The question is not what you do, the question is how you do it. Yes, I accept Alan Watts' statement. There is a possibility of a man to drink alcohol in an enlightened way. Enlightenment should not have any limits. And it should not have a particular formula, a particular pattern that you have to follow. Enlightenment should be an individual experience -- the most individual experience, incomparable and unique to everybody. Once this is understood, all the clouds that surround you with darkness start dispersing. Osho

[@AlistairStevenson]

Love this guy. Thank you Ram Dass.

[@peterduckett8384]

The difference between knowing the path and walking it. Thank you

[@Fake_Robot]

I appreciate Ram Dass’s spiritual perspective so much more than the neuroscience chemistry set version.

[@OfficialMarlo]

We miss you Ram Dass

[@Ra-cx2pn]

Existing in the world of the living navigating through chaos and confusion etc, it's very obvious one must learn to master their own mind and body through self discipline practices. The whole world benefits more from positive human's.

[@Danleesixoneonetwofive]

He has that calm quality in his voice. Thank you for the video it enhances the already very good recording ❤. He understands our behaviour very well

[@shalomsims7270]

This in conjunction with "The Endless Fantasy" (as well as a number of self-help books) has provoked my mind into a spiral of thoughts, ponderings, and revelation about myself, who I am, and my addictions. The 'why' behind it has become crystal clear. All that is left is to slowly replace the habit of turning left using knowledge and depending on spiritual identity to instead turn right, and continue living and ever-changing for the better. This mental revelation along with my spiritual beliefs and other personal knowledge go hand-in-hand. Mortality being an experience to help us become more like our Creator, it only makes sense to seek self improvement, to become happier, and to help those around us to do the same (which also in-turn brings happiness to us). This channel is a pillar among many pillars in my life and a mighty strong pillar at that. Thank you so much!

[@IrieRogue]

No, thank you, good sir. You always provoke deep thought, awakening, and a desire to continue down the narrow path ♡

[@zakiyasapphire]

I am super grateful for your phenomenal videos and the deep, spiritual wisdoms and teachings that you share. I have been watching your videos with my son for a few years. I have been homeschooling and alternatively educating him from the beginning. These are the kind of topics I have been learning for myself and with my child for many years in many ways. We don't need the education systems that are currently failing our children when life is about learning and there are so many ways to learn and integrate knowledge. Thank you for all the effort, energy and love you put into creating your highly educational, life changing and entertaining videos.

[@LuxInfinity-ul5hw]

Great job, sister! 💖🙏🤗

[@jcjs33]

nothing is, immediately, more gratifying than 'delaying gratification'...i've never met a person who wasn't addicted to many many 'things' just like i've never met anyone not married to many 'things'...addiction is doing what i want to do, over and over, again to the EXCLUSION OF WHOLENESS...addictions are, simply, wholesome distractions...thanks 'stop fixing yourself' Anthony de Mello

[@jennabennett4236]

This video was right here, exactly when I needed it to be. Thank you!!

[@FormsInSpace]

I was just listening to this lecture a few days weeks ago. and this segment was the best part of the 1hr lecture. I'm glad you did this excerpt.

[@TravisHenson777]

Thanks Afterskool; this is a great Ram Dass talk to really showcase some of his more-practical teachings. I think nearly anyone could benefit from hearing this wisdom.

[@heathercanfield1140]

I cannot tell you how much seeing/hearing this video today has done for me. There are no words. 😮🤯 - Thank you for doing what you do. Thank you so much.

[@gravy_brain]

Wonderful. Can never get enough RD.

[@laniechrisgardnerasl8639]

Awesome message! Conquer from within!

[@EndlessProductions]

Thank you for posting this video , this describes so well the process with which addicting takes you through . I know I have been there, it took near death and years of work to get out, but I did and i'm proud of that Anything is possible , anything is doable Set your mind and become your true self !❤

[@vanouellette8031]

I replied him singing at least 10 times so beautiful. Thank you ram dass

[@zozac7504]

Excellent! Love Ram Dass. Your art makes him even better. Thank you. ❤

[@stephenlaviera7916]

They say the guru finds you. Not vice versa. He was gone decades when he found me. For his existence, I am truly grateful. I know who my guru was. And I am certain he knows who I am.

[@אילןאור-ח4מ]

Stopping unwanted behaviour is straightforward simple. Stop doing it. Accept the suffering, embrace it. The reward is just around the corner though - the enjoyment of the wanted behaviour.

[@manuelluna1500]

I am glad to have come across this video. I was addicted to drugs for many years, but now it's food.

[@Justineyedia]

What about those who find a distorted comfort in pain.? We can become addicted to suffering. Stress. Emotion. People, places and things can alter our minds and moods. Therefore, we can become dependant on them as well. Most awakenings spring from pain. The purpose of pain.

[@nujim.8061]

Unfortunately the world has not realized its global suffering as this has trickled down to the self medicating through substances. World healing and truth is deeply needed!

[@talithatabor1583]

The comments of these videos are just as fulfilling as the videos themselves

[@elisabethpearl9790]

Not to diminish the poignancy of the message....but Mark.....you are such a gifted artist: Thank you for all the beyond amazing artwork. For me, it amplifies all the messages hugely

[@calayajwilliams6567]

I met Ram Dass in college at age 16, followed his teaching...still.

[@mouhamedgueye5077]

Dass dismantles the human conception of addiction eternal separateness that isn't resolved until we die and, even if we die, who knows if we come into the oneness of a lack of hedonic qualities. The finite yet infinite struggle for satisfaction!

[@krisscanlon4051]

So important this post by RD...unfathomable how important

[@VirtualGamersPro]

this video had some crazy timing, just overcome something big in my life and so has my brother. It seems the cyclical time of year for recovery as arrived once again. The synchronicities and moments of Déjà vu have become more and more common since overcoming it too. A sign I'm on the right track perhaps. Furthermore I always have a physically excited gesture when I see that an After Skool episode has been released. Peace to all

[@SessleIsosceles]

I love you Ram das !

[@willmurphy6663]

Brilliant work, thanks to Ram Dass and after skool. The classic AA message put in a simple clear engaging visual way. My learning (as a person who loves psychodynamics) the balance between soul and personality..... Thanks again after skool😊

[@42papyrus]

that's the only part I didn't really understand...where can I learn more?

[@willmurphy6663]

@@42papyrus Hi which part did you not understand 12 steps or psychodynamics: If it's psychodynamics it's the idea of inner child, blueprints from childhood on intimacy and dealing with reality that lead to constant triggers on the same issues Reading: Anthony storr the art of psychotherapy Attached by amir Levine Personality adaptations Ian Stewart & van joines..... You will get a sense of blueprints from childhood. In 12 step especially in AA the big book, is prayer, meditation attachment to H.P. That combined with relentless self honesty and learning to connect and care for others that is the heart of recovery.... Hope this helps Will

[@gturcott1]

I have loved this for years! Such a great way to explain addiction any sort of dissociating

[@DimitarParvanov27]

You dont know how much i needed this ! This is one of the most amazing way of explaining addiction and how to break it !

[@LuxInfinity-ul5hw]

I love Ram Dass too. Thank you Mark, for the outstanding visual interpretation which renders the message so much easier to grasp and keep in our memory. 🤗💖🙏

[@RayW....]

When Christ came into my heart my addictions and sins began to fall away. Yet I am still human....

[@parkerpearce33]

Thank you Ram Dass

[@scottykonovalov4518]

I listened to this lecture more than a few times i throughly enjoyed the artist depictions of the lecture

[@abdelrahim5184]

"The next message you need is always right where you are" Ram Dass❤🎉😊

[@knuffelmaus7175]

Thank you for this channel and spreading knowledge from people that have already died. Because as long as your wisdom is not forgotten a part of you never dies.

[@JavierCR25]

Addictions are just a symptom of a more serious underlying problem which seeks quick highs to mask itself. Lovely video, and quite fitting for modern times.

[@DanielSon123]

This has quickly become one of my favorite channels on YT. Thanks so much for all the value you bring through each video and illustration. Much love

[@AfterSkool]

Thank you! Much love.

[@lawofliberty3517]

Everyone copes differently. Everyone doesnt have the strength to admit their traumas and grow out of them. I suffered "horrible" traumas as a child. I made appropriate decisions and changed my life and accepted there are just crappy people out there at a young age. What needs to be learned and taught at a EARLY stage in development is healthy coping skills.

[@miketacos9034]

Wow this actually really adds a lot of clarity to the parable of the wedding garment. You have to achieve Heaven and redemption the right way, or else it’s not sustainable.

[@mikekell920]

Thank you Mark, these animations are beyond incredible

[@Tara-eh2wy]

Please do more afteskool episodes around addiction and mental health. Love to share these videos with those who are hurting💚

[@genieherrin1050]

I'm glad to know another thought on how humans respond to suffering.

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Very good explanation of what addiction is and how it works and the cause for it, especially in such a short video. Most anything can become an addiction. Most think of drugs when thinking of addiction. Tobacco, alcohol, gambling, sex, social media, to name a few. I've known people who were addicted to work. Work isn't a bad thing, unless it takes away the happiness of being with family and friends to the point of isolation. I believe a major cause of addiction comes from childhood trauma, often due to divorce. That of course is just one of many causes.

[@DB-jx3oo]

Why do you think divorce is the major cause for all addiction?

[@danielhanawalt4998]

@@DB-jx3oo If you read my comment again you'll see I didn't say divorce is THE major cause. I said A major cause. There are certainly other causes. Why I said that is because a child in a divorce situation is often separated from one of the parents for periods of time. It is I think trauma for the child as well as the parents. Trauma can also be a cause in the case of a death of someone you're very close to. I speak from experience. My parents split up when I was 8. A best friend committed suicide at 29. But then I guess these are just my opinions. Anyway, thanks for your question.

[@DB-jx3oo]

@@danielhanawalt4998 thanks for the explanation

[@ronyrockhound939]

Channels like this (After Skool) are what the internet was meant for. Thank You for all your effort, I am so glad you have an amazing network which you share.

[@jesseknox9322]

I was just thinking about this concept and talking to a friend about replacing addiction with a healthier practice. Exploring the needed biological functions to be healthy. This was a beautiful presentation I needed this today. Thank you.

[@ronswanson2088]

I have been struggling with addiction in many areas. It eventually pulled the love of my life away from me, and now i know I’m looked at as a failure in so many ways. I have a feeling of who I am and I haven’t been respecting that person. Her saying “this is what I want in a person” was everything my superior form is. I wasted so much time and even this amazing lover, who was with me through so much turned their back on me, and me on her because I wouldn’t accept her limp offer of “friendship” because of who she is to me. Perhaps my mind is stagnant, but I can’t see her move on and “just be friends” regarding my reality. Time to hit the gym again.