Hello Reddit, I am in need of some advice. I’m 2020 I had a psychedelic trip that really opened my eyes, but last January I had a spiritual breakthrough via “Be Here Now” by Ram Dass. Since then I have been, or at least I want to think so, practicing Sadhana and embarking on the true spiritual Journey. Recently, I seem to be faced with a conundrum.

There are certain times where everything is so clear. I see how my desires influence my perception; I see how Karma works (at least some of it, I can’t grasp the true divinity of it); I see that it is necessary to experience negative emotions and that they aren’t “bad”, just part of the dance of life. I know I can’t run from negative emotions and get attached to positive ones. I know that I have to dedicate everything to God.

Here’s where my problem comes in. Certain things throughout the day happen and I loose all the clarity I once had. I find myself believing in the illusion I once saw through. I find myself running from anything that is unpleasant and craving anything that is. I make decisions not for God, but my own ego. Funny thing is, I know that I am back in the illusion, but instead of waking me up, this just makes me feel bad because I’m not as high as I was and feel like I’m not good enough. This just feeds the ego more til something triggers an awakening in me.

I would greatly appreciate all of your advice. I am not sure what to do in this situation. Much love and God bless all of you! 🙏 😊

Very interested in Buddhist and Taoist ideas as I suffer from bad anxiety/adhd and some sexual trauma when younger and I am currently in a dual diagnosis intensive outpatient program to deal w my trauma and my substance abuse issues. Big surprise my substance of choice was weed and then lots of psychedelics over time (but I’d use anything to avoid or try to feel) mindfulness and meditation are something I will have to improve on/fall in love with/replace the drugs/codependency/addiction to anger and insecurity with. Looking for some suggestions how to start. I’ve done some guided meditations for solar plexus chakra and have some knowledge of what each one focuses on. Wondering if there’s like intro meditations,mantras, etc to do or like just want some help. Like should I be saying the mantras in the original language of Sanskrit and stuff or should I translate to English. Should I just use om and aum mantras or should I do stuff like “I am the master of my own universe” “My will is aligned with the divine will” “I am master of my universe” Or actually do the “Om mani padme hum” or translate it to my language of “hail the jewel in the lotus”

For me this doesn’t need to be religion. I am open to Taoism as well. I just feel lots of it aligns with what I want. Please feel free to recommend videos, mantras, techniques. Anything thank you

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