Inspired Living feat. Subjective Reality (Blog)

[Savage]

Use this thread to discuss the following entry from Steve Pavlina's blog:

Inspired Living feat. Subjective Reality

[Angela]

I think it would be an amazing experience to deliver CGW #5 in October from the subjective frame. Just thinking about that excites me and freaks me out at the same time. What the heck would it be like to deliver a 3-day workshop while believing I’m actually in a dream world the entire time? That would mean I’m actually doing an entirely internal workshop, talking to various parts of myself and seeking to elevate, expand, and integrate them into a more complete whole.

I love, love, LOVE this! I want to be part of it! It excites me and freaks me out at the same time, too!

And the fact that Halloween "just happens" to be in there -- ha ha! wonderful, wonderful!

[Dukie]

Totally agree with Angela! Subjective frame workshop FTW! Definitely!! I was thinking about that too for the past few days!

Thanks for delivering so quickly!

Also: <3!!

[jphaas]

This is Josh from CGW 4. "excites me and freaks me out" hits the nail on the head! I think I said something in passing to you at the end of the workshop along the lines of "why not embrace it all the way? I look forward to seeing what happens" or something like that... when I started seeing these blog posts, I got chills, because what DOES happen when you explore this to the end of the road?

Does the universe end?

Do you go catatonic?

Do we enter some kind of enlightenment experience where all differentiation fades away?

I don't know if anyone on the forum played the videogame Zelda: Link's Awakening, but that's sort of what's going through my head thinking about this...

Anyway, you have my support -- if the direction that growth flows is towards constant expansion and overcoming fear, then at the end of the day it can't be a question of "whether", it has to be a question of "when". And now is as good a time as any...

After all, if you take the universe out with you, it's not really your doing, it's mine, right?

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At a more mundane level, to answer the question in the post, this would increase rather than decrease my probability of going to CGW5. What I was thinking prior to this is that I'd rather wait a year or two before going to any future CGWs to give me a chance to fully absorb everything I learned at CGW4, but if it's going to be radically different, especially in a really exciting, new direction, I'd reconsider it.

I also don't think there's anything to worry about about not contributing value. I thought you were better day 3 than 1 + 2... I think spontaneously speaking from the heart is generally better than preparedness even in objective reality :-) People come to CGW because they want to have a transformative experience, not because they want the most value-delivered-per-minute experience. CGW 4 was great, and I can't imagine your current direction will make the next one worse.

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Final thought: I'm trying to understand this blog post through the lense of subjective reality myself. I guess the way to think about it is that Steve is the part of my mind that is willing to throw caution to the wind and plunge into the heart of reality, no matter what it is, and the fact that Steve is doing this now represents the fact that my mind is open to it, which is new to me because of the perspective shifts I got from CGW4. It's interesting that it's him not me -- I think that represents the fact that I'm still clinging on to my ordinary reality and scared of embracing life-changing shifts. Steve is a LONG way ahead of me on the path of pursuing courage, and I guess the fact that there's a big disconnect reflects the fact I believe there's still a long way for me to grow. But I think I am growing at a faster and faster rate, so Steve is too. In a way, I guess I'm using him as sort of a guinea pig -- a thought experiment in what it would be like to head down the path I'm heading so I can watch the results and see if it's a direction I want to move in. That makes sense, because I've been thinking about the nature of reality, reading some books on Zen contemplation, and stuff lately and I HAVE been wondering what happens when you take it to the logical extreme but you do it not in a "sit in a temple and meditate" way but rather in a "get out and do stuff" way. So... huh.

[Angela]

I'm doing it. I'll be there. I look forward with joy to seeing which of my aspects (aka you people) will show up in that dream level!

[Cochonette]

Lots of people asked questions and shared their own stories, and instead of holding Q&A till the end, I integrated all of that on the fly. It was like a dance where neither partner is trying to lead, but somehow they still synchronize their movements.

Haha! I especially like this idea because I am interested in same-sex dance, and invariably a straight dance instructor will say, "Ladies on this side, gentlemen on that side." But I've seen a same-sex couple do a constant switch back and forth between lead and follow.

Money and possessions, on the other hand, become almost inconsequential. What does it mean to own something in a dream? You can still acquire dream stuff if you want, and most dream characters will respect your claims to dream property, but it’s still a bit silly to think of dream objects as something you can own. Even if you buy something with dream money, is it really yours? It’s just a dream object you associate with your avatar’s dream inventory.

You can just as easily enjoy the physical aspects of the dream world without having to own any of it. You can use up your dream money or spend it too fast I suppose, but it can’t be all that hard to replenish it either.

This is interesting, but actually, yeah, it can. Maybe not for you, but for the majority of people in the world. I am reading a book on the political economy of animal rights and thinking about the meaning of property, so this is potentially interesting. Animals in our society are considered property, which is what makes their status similar to that of human slaves. So I am interested in redefining the boundaries of what can even be considered property, if not doing away with the concept of property altogether.

[bluelighth]

OK - A Subjective CGW will certainly increase my chances of coming to CGW 5. Actually, I wasn't thinking about coming to a CGW this year - I was at the January one, and I don't have the money to afford another trip, plus I had other plans for when I do visit the continent of america. But when I read this, I actually thought of going. Heck, I'm actually seriously considering coming over, especially since it gives me a great oportunity to try and see if the dream really flows around me.

These last few days your posts were really inspiring. Actually - I'd dare say they are probably among your more inspiring posts. So - segment steve, the me segment of you/me/us really likes the direction things are going. Let's find that rabbit!

One last thing - the combination of these posts and a conversation with a friend a few days ago got me excited about life again! I'd been stuck in alot of muck lately and I finally feel good again! Plus, it got me inspired to start writing my first article for a website I had in mind for a long, long time(and after I'd gone to bed at that). So thanks!

[roxyruby]

Don't be hard on your self, don't think you should or have to give people what they want, I think it's better if it's inspired helping... only that feels good to share & what value feels good to create for others, not what you feel is expected of you.

[nube]

it is so strange that you are having this trial now, as I have very recently started living on just trusting my intuition, and waiting for inspiration before I act. It works great, amazing things are happening, great people are showing up and people that are not a good match for me are getting out of my life. Thank you for sharing, it has really contributed to my experiment

[staceyterry]

Just had to come and say Steve that your words, your energy are definitely connecting with me... While I've browsed what you've been up to since being at CGW#3, I hadn't felt the "rush" I sometimes get (you know how it goes). But there's something in your shift right now that's calling me.

I've actually been on an Abraham Hicks kick of seeing what 'they' (never sure of the applicable pronoun) have to say on the nature and significance of dreams and projections. It makes me smile to find the same topic here today!

I just want to reach out and share the joy it inspires in me to think you're experiencing an 'opening' whatever it may be.

And wondering now, thanks to you... what that may have to say about me...

[Jake Birkett]

Yeah thanks Steve, these recent posts are filled with a palpable energy that infuses those who read it!

I just got inspired to catch up on tons of admin so I can now chill out and do whatever I want for the rest of the weekend :-)

[Uzma H]

Wow. Someone told me my purpose could be to be a healer, but I didn't know what sort of healer, what kind of therapy to learn...and then your words hit me

"My role then becomes that of a healer. By healing damaged relationships within the dream world, I’m healing myself. I’m becoming whole again."

So this could be my path.. What you say about subjective reality is also felt by many as Oneness. Felt, experienced through meditation, yoga, deep self inquiry.

Beautiful stuff. Thank u .

[Maugrassia]

Reminds me of an email I got the other day:

"To young souls, there are good folks and bad folks.

To mature souls there are only good folks, though some do bad things.

And old souls, only see themselves.

I see you,
The Universe"
(From Mike Dooley's Notes from the Universe emails)

Didn't really give too much though, I was on a "mature souls" sort of level already. At first I only saw good people who were twisted into doing bad things, not of their own accord. But reading through your blog posts the past couple of days has really changed me. I've started seeing through a subjective reality-mindset the past week, working off of inspiration day-to-day, hour-to-hour, minute-to-minute.

You inspire me. Or, rather, the part of me that I see in you inspires me.

If only I was old enough, I'd be in Vegas taking that workshop.

[The Unconquered]

From Steve's blog:

I can solicit advanced feedback as well. So if you like this idea — if some aspect of it resonates with you and makes you more likely to attend CGW #5 — please tell me.

From my email:

Hi Morgan,

Thank you for registering for the Conscious Growth Workshop October 29-31, 2010, in Las Vegas. This email includes important information about the workshop. . .

Now for a room and transportation . . . .

[Elfwing]

Okay, this is freaky - you tell the reader that they're going to find synchronicities... and then you go on about rabbit holes.

I watched Alice in Wonderland last night.

:P

I still don't "get" this subjective reality thing, but I'm keeping an open mind and hoping it makes sense as we go along. (Which, I know, kind of defeats the purpose of thinking subjectively but I'm hoping something clicks!) If anyone's starting a trial after Steve's or something, let me know.

I really like the tone of your posts lately, Steve. Teacher-to-student seems to have some kind of wall between them, but the way you've been addressing us lately has eroded that entirely in your latest posts and I almost feel like a friend is talking to me.

[Savage]

Make that 9 paid registrations for October now and some very positive email feedback from someone who was already registered for it.

I'm glad I have 3 months to figure this out. They're likely to be the strangest 3 months of my life. I don't see how I'm going to be able to end this trial after Day 30 at the rate things are going.

[Savage]

Originally Posted by Maugrassia

If only I was old enough, I'd be in Vegas taking that workshop.

We've had teenagers (under age 18) attend in the past. If you're mature enough (or crazy enough) to handle it, you can go. It's just a little trickier to find a hotel room since many Vegas hotels require you to be 21 or older to register, but there are hotels without that requirement. I believe the CGW Guide that people get as one of the free bonuses includes some info on that.

[bluelighth]

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

We've had teenagers (under age 18) attend in the past. If you're mature enough (or crazy enough) to handle it, you can go. It's just a little trickier to find a hotel room since many Vegas hotels require you to be 21 or older to register, but there are hotels without that requirement. I believe the CGW Guide that people get as one of the free bonuses includes some info on that.

If it helps - I (as someone who is only 18 and was in a CGW) can add that there is also the option of sharing rooms with another CGW attendee. That can split the costs as well, since the hotels without the over-21 requirement are more than double the price of those with it(based on last january).
Also - it's worthwhile arriving to a CGW even if you aren't yet fully an adult, we just get a head start!(or, maybe we're in it for as long as anyone else, seeing as we are everyone else... nevermind :P)

[dan1529]

I'll be at CGW #5 in October too, and I'm really intrigued by the idea. Of course I'll be there as a CGW #1 alumnus, and I'm still getting value out of THAT conference even now. Don't let this get to your head and take it as an excuse to slack or anything but I have high confidence that you'll deliver a ton of value to conference-goers.

By the way, the idea also seems almost totally no-risk to me, since you have the proverbial fallback plan in hand anyway. It also might be interesting to flow from planned/objective to unplanned/subjective depending on the session and the audience's needs.

Really looking forward to October!

Daniel

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[MidasGirl]

I kind of winced at the challenge at the end of the article. I thought I was just going to stand by and watch you go through this, cheering on, extending a hug here and there, and I felt a little pang of fear when I thought of doing a 30-day trial of this. But it maybe just what I need right now.

The hesitation is the thought of what feels like will be a complete loss of control. It's easy to tout having no expectations from an intellectual place, but to actually wake up everyday and have no expectations for the future is the ultimate letting go.

I'm kind of terrified and intrigued at the same time.

At some point though Steve there is a level of expectation and planning no? For example, you still plan to do CGW in October. Have you let go of outcomes per se, or still having the desired outcome as a vision, just letting go of how it manifests?

Also, I'd love to hear you share some examples of how your relationships have shifted as a result of this.

[Andrew Brunelle]

Steve, awesome blog post. This new way of living may indeed be the savior of humanity. Your inspiration trial has inspired me to try this out in the near future. It may be scary, but it will be fun, exciting, and spontaneous. Those are things that I need to work on anyway. Especially the spontaneous part.

Good luck on the rest of the trial and I love your new writing style. It reminds me of mine in so many ways.

[Angela]

Originally Posted by andrew brunelle

i love your new writing style. It reminds me of mine in so many ways.

[MidasGirl]

Actually, being both intrigued and terrified is an exhilirating place to be for me. And don't issue a challenge to an Aries (they'll probably take you up on it)

Tomorrow is the first day of a new month, and I can't think of a better day to jump into this 30 day trial. *heart beats harder*

And August was already shaping to be one month that could potentially present major upheaval and changes in my life. Including an actual physical move across states. Oh well........

Whatever Steve is experiencing, I want to share in it. It sounds.............interesting.

[roxyruby]

hahaha a 30 day trial and me? I had soo many negative beliefs to work through even when doing a weight loss thing I had beliefs like "I'm not going to last a day" in trying to control my self to do something.

[Raphael]

nice! :-)

[MidasGirl]

Originally Posted by roxyruby

hahaha a 30 day trial and me? I had soo many negative beliefs to work through even when doing a weight loss thing I had beliefs like "I'm not going to last a day" in trying to control my self to do something.

It's funny you say that, cuz I was thinking I'll even let go of being attached to it lasting 30 days. It'll last however long I feel inspired to do it.

[Angela]

I'm starting my CGW today - looking to see where the "holes" are that could use some healing -- I am healing up the little hernias in my belly. By the first day of CGW, I am completely healed and feeling wonderful. Avatars, would you please support me in this intention?

[roxyruby]

Originally Posted by midasgirl

it's funny you say that, cuz i was thinking i'll even let go of being attached to it lasting 30 days. It'll last however long i feel inspired to do it.

<3

[Angela]

hmmm, excuse me, did someone just ho'onoponopono me? I ask, because I was just taking a shower, and I noticed that for the first time in three months, there is no pain in my belly. This IS freaking me out a little!

[roxyruby]

Originally Posted by Angela

hmmm, excuse me, did someone just ho'onoponopono me? I ask, because I was just taking a shower, and I noticed that for the first time in three months, there is no pain in my belly. This IS freaking me out a little!

The question is, was it the power of someone elses belief and expectation and mental state that did it to you, or the power of your own belief and mental state and expectation that did it to you? \

That is sooooo wonderful honey <3