The common definition of a miracle is an event that shouldn't be possible given our understanding of physical reality. As such, the standard of comparison is the "normal" functioning of reality, which is considered "non-miraculous" by definition. However, if the standard of comparison were shifted to the no-thingness of pre-creation, then everything -- down to the most insignificant and commonplace details of life -- becomes miraculous. This is because there is nothing in nothing that could presume the existence of anything. Pre-order my book: amzn.to/3UlsTsY Book a paid consultation: oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations Subscribe to my newsletter: oriontarabanpsyd.com Social Media Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ Instagram: instagram.com/psyc.hacks Twitter: twitter.com/oriontaraban Website: oriontarabanpsyd.com Orion's Theme: th-cam.com/video/WrXBzQ2HDEQ/w-d-xo.html Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: stellargre.tapfiliate.com. GRE Bites: www.youtube.com/@grebites4993 Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community: th-cam.com/channels/SduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw.htmljoin Sound mixing/editing by: valntinomusic.com Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world. #psychology #meditation #spirituality
You may have experienced the third immaterial jhana: the base of nothingness. Two more steps to go. Maybe a once-returner, or a non-returner Start again
Orion, your psychology videos are amazing and you have some great insights, but metaphysics isn’t your strong suit. The is no creation, and as such no nothingness before creation, because existence exists, and always exists. This is because to be conscious is to be conscious of something. What you have committed is the fallacy of the primacy of consciousness, since if nothing exists, then you are not aware anything, since there is nothing to be aware about, meaning there can’t be consciousness without existence. I suggest you read “Objectivism: Philosophy of Ayn Rand” by Leonard Peikoff to understand this better. As always, love your psychology videos, but I hope you do some more research on Philosophy before making videos on it.
I’ve had a similar experience a couple years ago. It was like the ground disappeared from beneath my feet, my eyes teared up and for once in my life I saw the beauty of existence. I’ve never felt a deeper sense of gratitude for being alive.
I hear you on this man. Me too; but I’ve taught myself to keep conscious of this. Every day can have one moment. I’m not there yet but I’d say every other week at least I have this feeling. It’s great!
I had a similar experience a year ago while recovering from the flu. I was a janitor at the time cleaning a glass sculpture gallery. I was looking out the window and for some short amount of time my mind stopped. I was at one with the universe and could see life as an amazing gift. This was the first time I felt true gratitude after suffering lifelong depression. I also no longer feel lonely. Thank you for sharing this!
@@TimothyNyota I also have ADHD, which seems to be less of a problem when I have a head cold. Maybe since it usually helps me overthink less, that one time it helped me not think at all.
@@TimothyNyota One comment above mentioned they achieved this state when they were drowning, and when they flat-lined on a battlefield. I myself have experienced similar revelation when I felt ultimate despair and unwillingness to continue living though not exactly contemplating self deletion - I had simply detached from any vision of achievable meaning in life. So my guess is that you might be able to reach this state of consciousness by detaching from the reality of daily human life and surrendering to the power the universe has over you. Simply allow the mind to be, have presence and let the universe do with you as it will anyway. Allow no thoughts, no judgements, only follow the sensations.
What a beautiful message. Yes I sense you are already blessed. Depression kind of runs through our family also. Perhaps it's because it's so painful like hold ing onto a hot plate, that a some point our system just has to drop it. May your blessings increae and the beauty of no--thingness deepen in your life.
You touched the Absolute. I have transcended twice; once when I drowned when I was 11, and once when I flat-lined on the battlefield. Profound and enlightening, but also causes revulsion at the shallow, material, bitter state of humanity. Thank you for sharing your experience.
It simply means that others have not had the experiences you've had. Have compassion for your earlier self, and you may experience compassion for others who are struggling as you once may have done. It's for you, not them.
Orion has managed to reach enlightenment by avoiding the well trodden path of marriage, divorce, losing his house, losing his kids, being on child support for 18 years, etc. By avoiding the classic traps and traumas of life, and maximizing on the right areas like health, wealth, meditation, education he's heading towards nirvana.
After huMAN, I'm reluctant to give figures I derive wisdom from that kind of congratulations; I recommend you temper your excitement and wait to see how things shake out.
I happen to enjoy my life of being married 30 years, having 3 sons we raised to adulthood which were above average athletes, one played NCAA D1 hockey and one is currently a professional fighter, so we get to live vicariously through that. The oldest is about to have kids so my line will continue. By being married and combining resources, we have two houses and land. You represent a minority of people. You also need to consider that for the entirety of humanity people have bred to get to you. You are now stopping your genetic line that existed throughout history. I personally deem that a fail.
@@ZackLongdick Sure, I don't care. I'm just saying, wait to see if the people whose beliefs and observations you respect are able to maintain their lives with those insights.
After spending days in the ICU from pulmonary embolisms in both lungs I woke up in the hospital bed with a deep sense of the miracle of life, like a baby discovering my fingers and toes, I wiggled them and it was as though I was an observer who was so happy to wake up with a body. A feeling I'll never forget.
While watching your video and listening to you, my mind started to go back in time and see that in my life how so many times this happened Something came out of nothing when I wasn't expecting when there was no way that anything like that could happen And miraculously, those miracles have added so much joy, happiness love and contentment to my life always ❤🙏
A post filled with so much truth as always. When the weather warms I go hiking every day to a nearby park, just a beautiful large park and sanctuary. Because it’s so big I can hike to a corner, find a bench and just sit in silence and marvel at nature, the only sounds being birds. I’ve become so addicted to that nothingness, and I also feel really cared for by the universe. I’m so grateful for this. Thank you again Dr. Taraban. I will always love “nothingness”.
I had a a very similar experience, no backpacking or meditation. Panaeolus Tropicalis was my gatekeeper and guide that day, much was revealed and learned, much was retained and my life is better for it. Nothingness can be miraculous
I had an experience in 2003 where I saw the room I was in from a different vantage point. From that point on, my life has not been the same. Additionally, your thoughts remind me of the movie Stigmata when it’s said: “The Kingdom of God is inside you, and all around you, not in mansions of wood and stone. Split a piece of wood and I am there, lift a stone and you will find me.” I needed this channel more than you can understand. It’s helped me in ways the world couldn’t. It validates my spiritual thinking and supports my psychology background. Regarding the nothingness, I’m reminded of a comment you made a while back: “Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” I’ve tried to incorporate the red pill more but, to me, it still falls short in recognizing the amazing spiritual part of our existence. Can’t wait to read your book and to learn more from you!
Amazing! Never felt such void, but many years ago(in moment of suffering), while looking at sunrays, for short moment i've felt the same admiration for the wonder of existence. Thank You Orion for reminding me of this feeling.
Thank you Dr. Orion for sharing this. I feel like I first stumbled upon this lesson in life when I was studying the works of John Cage in Music College. I realized that everything I have ever heard has always been music. I’ll be eternally grateful to Cage for putting that idea into the public.
This short talk I found deeply enlightening. You have been blessed with quite a mind, Dr. May your understanding keep forever growing. Nothing but respect for your work and path.
I’m so glad for this episode! For a couple years now I’ve been asking this exact thing! Why is there existence? Why isn’t there just nothing? The fact that there is even something instead of nothing is complete bonkers. I’m just grateful I get to experience something instead of nothing. Thank you Dr. Orion
I relate Orion!! I’ve been meditating every day twice a day for over 16 years and before I do that, I write out a piece of paper out my fears and I also write I am resentful because I have fear in the 10th step before I meditate in the 11th because I’ve been sober 21 years. Your videos are awesome. You absolutely changed my life with the question, “what is my intent- with any woman” that was my moment in the woods. Take care. Jim
Bro, I have felt this! I was just telling my friend about an experience I had JUST as you had described. It was the most peace and joy that I have ever felt. My life has never been the same and I can't go back. I will never forget it. I so appreciate you sharing that moment of stillness you had.
I LOVE this concept... First came across it in a poweful seminar series and it was an eye-opener. Fast forward a few years later and I took a 5 day silent meditation retreat on the Tibetan Plateau (near Ladakh) and had an even more life altering experience. Embracing the 'nothingness' of life allows you to be a creator of your own destiny, which is empowering.
This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your story! I experienced this in a yoga class for the first time some years ago, I looked out the window and a man was walking down the street and I understood, it was all perfect, dependent arising. 🙏
Wow, man. I basically experience my own life this: everything is a miracle and beautiful and I get to witness a bit of it every waking hour. I don’t know HOW I came to what I feel is the same viewpoint as you are sharing; I think it was a few things combined. Consciousness is a gift. Life is a struggle for sure but if you stay off autopilot and OBSERVE AND LIVE, you’ll have moments of such satisfaction over…..nothing so to speak.
Most people are just going through the motions. You only have about 4000 weekends of existence, and for 1000 of those you are under the control of your guardians. Live with intention. Contemplate what you want to accomplish in your life, and create goalposts to reach, so you will reach them.
I had a similar experience too. It was the briefest moment of absolute freedom yet like you were emcompassing all things. This formlessness is so holy and wholesome. You cant really describe it tbh.
Thank you for sharing your deeply personal experience! Really glad you shared that. I dont feel at liberty to go in depth here about a lot of it, & have only told a few close confidants, but i was translated twice. I saw things i later read about in the Bible & had other confirmation, not that i needed any, but its worth noting. I experienced the timelessness you did. That was one of the things that really struck me. Time only exists here. I believed you had a similar profound experience from a couple things you've said in the past & its also something you can recognize in others when they even hint at it. Its life changing & while i dont truly know why i got to experience what i did besides Grace, i've thought to myself many times, i dont know if i would have made it through the worst moments in life ive gone through since if i hadnt seen beyond it all already. Thanks again. Looking forward to any upcoming episodes relating to this.
Dimethyltryptamine showed me, although briefly, both the endless void and the entirety of creation simultaneously. That is the one thing that makes me uncertain that all that we perceive can only come from our own minds. That aside, your channel and talks are great and I appreciate them enormously. Better living through psychology indeed. Cheers Orion.
Through mediation and paradoxically through ‘non-searching’ I have also experienced a unitive loss of separate self, and it does touch your life and perceptions thereafter in what ‘feels’ like a positive way… the really tricky thing to resist is in wanting to ‘get back’ to that vista again rather than being satisfied with the less dramatic ‘now’! 😊
I learn the terms nothingness from Prof. Sam Vaknin channel. However this is beautiful concept make us feeling grateful of our life more. Awareness is ascend .
i have been there..through meditation,no mind,no thoughts,no feelings,total darkness ,total silence,is the best experience i’ve had in my life. i wish everyone could reach that point❤
That’s why life itself is a gift. Within reason: Joy, pain, excitement., nervousness, good memories, bad memories are all part of the gift of being AWARE, which in itself is a miracle if being SOMETHING as opposed to never have been born in the 1st place
Oriion, I’m from France, for me you’re a Genius of the mind. I have an admiration for your intelligence. You have to come in France. That’s a special a place and time of psychology right now. France now is living a war of mind. Come to experience the battle. You’re kind of Aragorn that we are waiting for. Learn French man
Nice post. I am happy to see Christianity becoming popular again, with posts like these and also of course Peterson et alia. There is a reason why St Francis and other Christian mystics have always been popular, but not only them of course, the core narrative as well. Thank you.
This experience is called "cessation" in Buddhism and typically indicates stream entry has occurred (the first "attainment" on the path to enlightenment). Great description!
every day is a gift there is something beautiful about the simple common ordinary everyday life of an average person, they say the meek shall inherit the earth some people think it is nothing, some people take it for granted but just to be able to wake up everyday is a miracle, a simple life is not nothing even though some people might think it is
This was my experience. I close my eyes and lay still and relaxed on the floor, focusing only on my breathe, feeling the electricity flow through my nerves and amplify throughout my spine...my senses began to fade away and my body felt like it melted into nothingness. "Mushin no Shin"...i was just an observer at peace... with a body that felt like it was flowing in water that couldn't be perceived. After this state of zen nothingness. My physical senses and conciousness heightened. Responding to the mind, the Universe and observer are one, creating "magic and wonder" from the void.
Orion leave those shrommies alone!! 😂😂 just kiddin! Ive always felt this way and its so releaving to hear you say it, thanks for sharing all your work!
I had a similar experience. But to me the peaceful, still place outside of space and time was Love. Infinite, eternal, unconditional Love. Why do some people experience Nothingness while others do experience Love? Maybe those who haven't been loved early in their life can't recognize Love? Maybe there are different places out there? Fascinating topic! Thank you so much for sharing, Orion.
I had a similar experience walking my usual walking path while micro dosing. I looked at tree and thought that tree is perfect, for that tree to be perfect that means everything around it must be perfect. Perfect as it is to exist right now. Then I realised i am prefect, and my wife is perfect and my kids and the universe. Prior to this i had glimpses of non- duality, read about it but there is a difference between intellectualising that and knowing it as a profound experience. I too felt my world change that day, change towards acceptance and peace.
Hi ! Good day to all 🙌😊 Miracles Yes! I agree miracles happens everyday. How brain works, the different kinds of flowers different scents and colours, different taste and colours of fruits especially how come there's water inside coconut 😊. Also one of the amazing things is the water falls 😊. Another miracle for me is life from hopeless to breakthroughs. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Yes there's beauty in everything including sufferings if we can turn into learnings, wisdom and makes us better version of ourselves. On my experience is the power of visualization then it manifest. There's what we call God's Omnipresence that's why some people never feel alone .
"The body of practice is concentration, the function of practice is insight. Pay attention and wisdom naturally results." Learning meditation while doing traditional Japanese martial arts, learning to perform cognitive reframing from reading Buddhist doctrine and studying natural science had taught me how malleable human experience is. Pain of legs in a Japanese sit stops hurting when bathed in awareness, falling in love with a street curb or an electron micrograph is possible if we stare intently enough, caffeine or alcohol withdrawal turns to boundless serenity after one's brain absorbs enough insight from feeling sad, social anxiety turns to generosity practice when identity and self is reexamined. Japanese moonspeak one could not understand before can be imbued with meaning when we work our concentration and imagination. Awe of existence, love of creation and joy are there for everyone willing to put their mind to practice.
I call that state the "Quiet Society", it happened to me at 10,000 feet during a white out. A quiet that reset my soul. As I was experiencing a new state of beingness
One of the things “Nothingness” told me or showed me is that it wanted to fall asleep and half of itself became the bed(material existence) and the other half fell asleep on it dreaming our lives. Although my experience to Nothingness was a shortcut, which was LSD
I think a better word for “nothingness” could be “formlessness” or “un-manifested”. I’ve had a near death experience 10 years ago. I also meditate and get to what you described. I am immersed in white light that gives me indescribable peace and joy.
Einstein said "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." I had a virtually identical experience with my eyes open while riding my bike one evening. As I approached a water fountain in front of the municipal building in the town where Iived, I say it as if it were on fire with the energy of creation, emerging directly and continuously from nothing. I was 16. I learned to meditate soon after that and have done so everyday since. That was 50+ years ago. The Catholic mystics, especially St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross, ouine how to achieve this state through meditation and contemplation.
Funny I was watching this video while getting ready for work. And when you popped up you looked... better?( can't find the word). Then I listened in more and it was kind of funny what you talked about. Love your videos keep up the great work.
The nothingness part isn't relatable, but I did have an experience one day that I just suddenly started to appreciate everything in life and in this universe few years ago. I also have no idea how I got there. I just did, and my depression has been miraculously cured since then. Personally I don't remember I did anything particular to earn that other than reading some religious books at the time.
@6:28 - Beauty + Truth go together. It's like some golden rule to this cosmos. There's some kind of symmetry to it. Can anyone explain why they don't? Even if there's an "ugly truth"-then being aware of it is beautiful
This experience is the death of the ego... or in other words, letting go... no longer clinging to life... living in the now/moment. Every experience is like the first time cuz there is no past and no future. Watts calls this the mystical experience. I call it 'walking thru a door'
The common definition of a miracle is an event that shouldn't be possible given our understanding of physical reality. As such, the standard of comparison is the "normal" functioning of reality, which is considered "non-miraculous" by definition. However, if the standard of comparison were shifted to the no-thingness of pre-creation, then everything -- down to the most insignificant and commonplace details of life -- becomes miraculous. This is because there is nothing in nothing that could presume the existence of anything.
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You may have experienced the third immaterial jhana: the base of nothingness.
Two more steps to go.
Maybe a once-returner, or a non-returner
Start again
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Orion, your psychology videos are amazing and you have some great insights, but metaphysics isn’t your strong suit. The is no creation, and as such no nothingness before creation, because existence exists, and always exists. This is because to be conscious is to be conscious of something. What you have committed is the fallacy of the primacy of consciousness, since if nothing exists, then you are not aware anything, since there is nothing to be aware about, meaning there can’t be consciousness without existence. I suggest you read “Objectivism: Philosophy of Ayn Rand” by Leonard Peikoff to understand this better. As always, love your psychology videos, but I hope you do some more research on Philosophy before making videos on it.
You must be a super duper guru.
I’ve had a similar experience a couple years ago. It was like the ground disappeared from beneath my feet, my eyes teared up and for once in my life I saw the beauty of existence. I’ve never felt a deeper sense of gratitude for being alive.
I hear you on this man. Me too; but I’ve taught myself to keep conscious of this. Every day can have one moment. I’m not there yet but I’d say every other week at least I have this feeling. It’s great!
I had a similar experience a year ago while recovering from the flu. I was a janitor at the time cleaning a glass sculpture gallery. I was looking out the window and for some short amount of time my mind stopped. I was at one with the universe and could see life as an amazing gift. This was the first time I felt true gratitude after suffering lifelong depression. I also no longer feel lonely. Thank you for sharing this!
Why does this always happen when recovering from an illness?
@@TimothyNyota I also have ADHD, which seems to be less of a problem when I have a head cold. Maybe since it usually helps me overthink less, that one time it helped me not think at all.
@@TimothyNyota One comment above mentioned they achieved this state when they were drowning, and when they flat-lined on a battlefield. I myself have experienced similar revelation when I felt ultimate despair and unwillingness to continue living though not exactly contemplating self deletion - I had simply detached from any vision of achievable meaning in life. So my guess is that you might be able to reach this state of consciousness by detaching from the reality of daily human life and surrendering to the power the universe has over you. Simply allow the mind to be, have presence and let the universe do with you as it will anyway. Allow no thoughts, no judgements, only follow the sensations.
What a beautiful message. Yes I sense you are already blessed. Depression kind of runs through our family also. Perhaps it's because it's so painful like hold ing onto a hot plate, that a some point our system just has to drop it. May your blessings increae and the beauty of no--thingness deepen in your life.
You touched the Absolute. I have transcended twice; once when I drowned when I was 11, and once when I flat-lined on the battlefield. Profound and enlightening, but also causes revulsion at the shallow, material, bitter state of humanity. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Well said
It simply means that others have not had the experiences you've had. Have compassion for your earlier self, and you may experience compassion for others who are struggling as you once may have done. It's for you, not them.
I had a similar experience. No meditation and no sense of nothingness, but just an abrupt realization that EVERYTHING is a miracle.
Same bro, huge epiphany that made me both more forgiving towards others and more frustrated that so few seem to ever experience the feeling.
I have the same experience at least twice a year since I was young
Including evil acts of torture and suffering?
I had a spiritual awakening 3 years ago that was transformative. It changed my life.
That's what she said last night. Just kidding. I am happy for you. I went through some things myself a few years ago and getting better since.
Just because you can explain it doesn't mean it's not still a miracle - Sir Terry Pratchett
Your spiritual talks are a treat!
Probably my favorite topics you discuss
Yes Yes
Doc. Hands down, this is my favorite video of yours. This reset my materialistic self-absorbed mind. Thank you.
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Orion has managed to reach enlightenment by avoiding the well trodden path of marriage, divorce, losing his house, losing his kids, being on child support for 18 years, etc. By avoiding the classic traps and traumas of life, and maximizing on the right areas like health, wealth, meditation, education he's heading towards nirvana.
After huMAN, I'm reluctant to give figures I derive wisdom from that kind of congratulations; I recommend you temper your excitement and wait to see how things shake out.
Hey that's my life.... get out of it lol 😆
@@Mr.Ambrose_Dyer_Armitage_Esq.well ... Can we celebrate 19th Century people? Those people seem awesome!
I happen to enjoy my life of being married 30 years, having 3 sons we raised to adulthood which were above average athletes, one played NCAA D1 hockey and one is currently a professional fighter, so we get to live vicariously through that. The oldest is about to have kids so my line will continue. By being married and combining resources, we have two houses and land. You represent a minority of people. You also need to consider that for the entirety of humanity people have bred to get to you. You are now stopping your genetic line that existed throughout history. I personally deem that a fail.
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Sure, I don't care. I'm just saying, wait to see if the people whose beliefs and observations you respect are able to maintain their lives with those insights.
After spending days in the ICU from pulmonary embolisms in both lungs I woke up in the hospital bed with a deep sense of the miracle of life, like a baby discovering my fingers and toes, I wiggled them and it was as though I was an observer who was so happy to wake up with a body. A feeling I'll never forget.
"Relative to the possibility of total non existence, then all of the universe is a cathedral.." 🔥🔥🔥
The physical universe is like a veil, the only thing which could possibly conceal "nothingness" from it's ever-present midst.
If there's such a thing as a modern renaissance man, you sir are it. That was delightful.
From nothingness to phychacks to spiritual guide or vice versa ♾️ miracles! Thank you for sharing. 🙏
While watching your video and listening to you, my mind started to go back in time and see that in my life how so many times this happened
Something came out of nothing when I wasn't expecting when there was no way that anything like that could happen
And miraculously, those miracles have added so much joy, happiness love and contentment to my life always ❤🙏
A post filled with so much truth as always. When the weather warms I go hiking every day to a nearby park, just a beautiful large park and sanctuary. Because it’s so big I can hike to a corner, find a bench and just sit in silence and marvel at nature, the only sounds being birds. I’ve become so addicted to that nothingness, and I also feel really cared for by the universe. I’m so grateful for this. Thank you again Dr. Taraban. I will always love “nothingness”.
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I had a a very similar experience, no backpacking or meditation. Panaeolus Tropicalis was my gatekeeper and guide that day, much was revealed and learned, much was retained and my life is better for it. Nothingness can be miraculous
I had an experience in 2003 where I saw the room I was in from a different vantage point. From that point on, my life has not been the same. Additionally, your thoughts remind me of the movie Stigmata when it’s said: “The Kingdom of God is inside you, and all around you, not in mansions of wood and stone. Split a piece of wood and I am there, lift a stone and you will find me.” I needed this channel more than you can understand. It’s helped me in ways the world couldn’t. It validates my spiritual thinking and supports my psychology background. Regarding the nothingness, I’m reminded of a comment you made a while back: “Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” I’ve tried to incorporate the red pill more but, to me, it still falls short in recognizing the amazing spiritual part of our existence. Can’t wait to read your book and to learn more from you!
The quote about chopping wood and carrying water is an ancient Zen saying. It's been around for a very long time.
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Amazing! Never felt such void, but many years ago(in moment of suffering), while looking at sunrays, for short moment i've felt the same admiration for the wonder of existence. Thank You Orion for reminding me of this feeling.
Thank you Dr. Orion for sharing this.
I feel like I first stumbled upon this lesson in life when I was studying the works of John Cage in Music College.
I realized that everything I have ever heard has always been music. I’ll be eternally grateful to Cage for putting that idea into the public.
This short talk I found deeply enlightening. You have been blessed with quite a mind, Dr. May your understanding keep forever growing. Nothing but respect for your work and path.
I’m so glad for this episode! For a couple years now I’ve been asking this exact thing! Why is there existence? Why isn’t there just nothing? The fact that there is even something instead of nothing is complete bonkers. I’m just grateful I get to experience something instead of nothing.
Thank you Dr. Orion
Wow 👌🏽 this is such a profound episode with high density content, thank you Orion.
So true! The fact that anything exists at all, let alone we being here observing it, is the biggest, starring us in the face, miracle 🙂
I relate Orion!! I’ve been meditating every day twice a day for over 16 years and before I do that, I write out a piece of paper out my fears and I also write I am resentful because I have fear in the 10th step before I meditate in the 11th because I’ve been sober 21 years. Your videos are awesome.
You absolutely changed my life with the question, “what is my intent- with any woman” that was my moment in the woods.
Take care.
Jim
The relationship content, I can argue with - but this is the stuff I am really here for. Keep on keeping on, and bringing this to the masses, Orion!
Bro, I have felt this! I was just telling my friend about an experience I had JUST as you had described. It was the most peace and joy that I have ever felt. My life has never been the same and I can't go back. I will never forget it. I so appreciate you sharing that moment of stillness you had.
How did you reach that experience
so awesome bro
I LOVE this concept... First came across it in a poweful seminar series and it was an eye-opener. Fast forward a few years later and I took a 5 day silent meditation retreat on the Tibetan Plateau (near Ladakh) and had an even more life altering experience. Embracing the 'nothingness' of life allows you to be a creator of your own destiny, which is empowering.
This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your story!
I experienced this in a yoga class for the first time some years ago, I looked out the window and a man was walking down the street and I understood, it was all perfect, dependent arising. 🙏
What a beautiful message and indeed much needed in the psychological professions.
Yesssss, this is the content we need Orion ❤
Wow, man. I basically experience my own life this: everything is a miracle and beautiful and I get to witness a bit of it every waking hour. I don’t know HOW I came to what I feel is the same viewpoint as you are sharing; I think it was a few things combined. Consciousness is a gift. Life is a struggle for sure but if you stay off autopilot and OBSERVE AND LIVE, you’ll have moments of such satisfaction over…..nothing so to speak.
Most people are just going through the motions. You only have about 4000 weekends of existence, and for 1000 of those you are under the control of your guardians.
Live with intention. Contemplate what you want to accomplish in your life, and create goalposts to reach, so you will reach them.
I had a similar experience too. It was the briefest moment of absolute freedom yet like you were emcompassing all things. This formlessness is so holy and wholesome. You cant really describe it tbh.
Thank you for sharing your deeply personal experience! Really glad you shared that. I dont feel at liberty to go in depth here about a lot of it, & have only told a few close confidants, but i was translated twice. I saw things i later read about in the Bible & had other confirmation, not that i needed any, but its worth noting. I experienced the timelessness you did. That was one of the things that really struck me. Time only exists here. I believed you had a similar profound experience from a couple things you've said in the past & its also something you can recognize in others when they even hint at it. Its life changing & while i dont truly know why i got to experience what i did besides Grace, i've thought to myself many times, i dont know if i would have made it through the worst moments in life ive gone through since if i hadnt seen beyond it all already. Thanks again. Looking forward to any upcoming episodes relating to this.
Thanks!
Dimethyltryptamine showed me, although briefly, both the endless void and the entirety of creation simultaneously. That is the one thing that makes me uncertain that all that we perceive can only come from our own minds. That aside, your channel and talks are great and I appreciate them enormously. Better living through psychology indeed. Cheers Orion.
Great video thank you Orion. Would love to see the two other topics you hinted at, being covered in future videos.
Thank u for ur videos ❤️🔥 they are very insightful and grounding
Through mediation and paradoxically through ‘non-searching’ I have also experienced a unitive loss of separate self, and it does touch your life and perceptions thereafter in what ‘feels’ like a positive way… the really tricky thing to resist is in wanting to ‘get back’ to that vista again rather than being satisfied with the less dramatic ‘now’! 😊
I have been in that special space once or twice and totally follow your point. Paramahansa yogananda is worth your time people.
I learn the terms nothingness from Prof. Sam Vaknin channel. However this is beautiful concept make us feeling grateful of our life more. Awareness is ascend .
Reminds me of “This is It” by Alan Watts!
i have been there..through meditation,no mind,no thoughts,no feelings,total darkness ,total silence,is the best experience i’ve had in my life.
i wish everyone could reach that point❤
Orion, the force is strong in you!
It has happened.
Gurion Guruban 💫🧘♂️🌟
He's amazing this guy
That’s why life itself is a gift. Within reason: Joy, pain, excitement., nervousness, good memories, bad memories are all part of the gift of being AWARE, which in itself is a miracle if being SOMETHING as opposed to never have been born in the 1st place
What a wonderful message. Thank you for this!
You are the most profound man that I’ve ever witnessed
First one to receive the words of wisdom today 💪🏾....thank you always
Wrong I was
@@J31 🤣🤣wrong I clicked immediately too
Oriion, I’m from France, for me you’re a Genius of the mind. I have an admiration for your intelligence. You have to come in France. That’s a special a place and time of psychology right now. France now is living a war of mind. Come to experience the battle. You’re kind of Aragorn that we are waiting for.
Learn French man
Nice post. I am happy to see Christianity becoming popular again, with posts like these and also of course Peterson et alia. There is a reason why St Francis and other Christian mystics have always been popular, but not only them of course, the core narrative as well. Thank you.
Loving this newly exposed spiritual side of you 😊
Orion, thanks again. What a beautiful analysis. I am with you.
God has blessed you with an amazing gift, Doc.
And I believe He would love that you'd mix more of Bible insights with your videos/work.
You disassociated Orion. Buddhism often teaches disassociating with one self
I love all of your videos! You are brilliant. Thank you so much! I can't wait for your book to come out. 🎉😊❤
I needed to hear this today, thank you 😊 🙏
This experience is called "cessation" in Buddhism and typically indicates stream entry has occurred (the first "attainment" on the path to enlightenment). Great description!
every day is a gift
there is something beautiful about the simple common ordinary everyday life of an average person, they say the meek shall inherit the earth
some people think it is nothing, some people take it for granted but just to be able to wake up everyday is a miracle, a simple life is not nothing even though some people might think it is
Paradigm shifting. Great post.
I love that you are really near the path of the Tao or Advaita. much love much love and peas 🤘😺
This was my experience. I close my eyes and lay still and relaxed on the floor, focusing only on my breathe, feeling the electricity flow through my nerves and amplify throughout my spine...my senses began to fade away and my body felt like it melted into nothingness. "Mushin no Shin"...i was just an observer at peace... with a body that felt like it was flowing in water that couldn't be perceived. After this state of zen nothingness. My physical senses and conciousness heightened. Responding to the mind, the Universe and observer are one, creating "magic and wonder" from the void.
I’ve realized this conscious reference point many times in my life. truer and deeper each time
You’re crushing it, dude. Special. Thank you
Best channel on youtube
Orion leave those shrommies alone!! 😂😂 just kiddin! Ive always felt this way and its so releaving to hear you say it, thanks for sharing all your work!
thank you for sharing your personal experience. greetings from Brazil
I had a similar experience. But to me the peaceful, still place outside of space and time was Love. Infinite, eternal, unconditional Love. Why do some people experience Nothingness while others do experience Love? Maybe those who haven't been loved early in their life can't recognize Love? Maybe there are different places out there? Fascinating topic! Thank you so much for sharing, Orion.
Love your channel, amazing content. Greetings from Rome, Italy 🇮🇹
I had a similar experience walking my usual walking path while micro dosing. I looked at tree and thought that tree is perfect, for that tree to be perfect that means everything around it must be perfect. Perfect as it is to exist right now. Then I realised i am prefect, and my wife is perfect and my kids and the universe.
Prior to this i had glimpses of non- duality, read about it but there is a difference between intellectualising that and knowing it as a profound experience. I too felt my world change that day, change towards acceptance and peace.
Hi ! Good day to all 🙌😊
Miracles Yes! I agree miracles happens everyday.
How brain works, the different kinds of flowers different scents and colours, different taste and colours of fruits especially how come there's water inside coconut 😊. Also one of the amazing things is the water falls 😊. Another miracle for me is life from hopeless to breakthroughs. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Yes there's beauty in everything including sufferings if we can turn into learnings, wisdom and makes us better version of ourselves. On my experience is the power of visualization then it manifest.
There's what we call God's Omnipresence that's why some people never feel alone .
this video will by my Christmas gift to everyone this year
"The body of practice is concentration, the function of practice is insight. Pay attention and wisdom naturally results." Learning meditation while doing traditional Japanese martial arts, learning to perform cognitive reframing from reading Buddhist doctrine and studying natural science had taught me how malleable human experience is. Pain of legs in a Japanese sit stops hurting when bathed in awareness, falling in love with a street curb or an electron micrograph is possible if we stare intently enough, caffeine or alcohol withdrawal turns to boundless serenity after one's brain absorbs enough insight from feeling sad, social anxiety turns to generosity practice when identity and self is reexamined. Japanese moonspeak one could not understand before can be imbued with meaning when we work our concentration and imagination. Awe of existence, love of creation and joy are there for everyone willing to put their mind to practice.
loved you interpretation of les miserables
I call that state the "Quiet Society", it happened to me at 10,000 feet during a white out. A quiet that reset my soul. As I was experiencing a new state of beingness
One of the things “Nothingness” told me or showed me is that it wanted to fall asleep and half of itself became the bed(material existence) and the other half fell asleep on it dreaming our lives. Although my experience to Nothingness was a shortcut, which was LSD
I think a better word for “nothingness” could be “formlessness” or “un-manifested”. I’ve had a near death experience 10 years ago. I also meditate and get to what you described. I am immersed in white light that gives me indescribable peace and joy.
Congratulations on your new book!!!!!!!
Looking forward to both of the videos
An excellent and deeply insightful episode
Excellent video, would love to see more of this!
This fkn guy, you’re awesome man, this reminds me of a conversation I had at house party in Pacific Heights 15 years ago
Einstein said "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
I had a virtually identical experience with my eyes open while riding my bike one evening. As I approached a water fountain in front of the municipal building in the town where Iived, I say it as if it were on fire with the energy of creation, emerging directly and continuously from nothing. I was 16. I learned to meditate soon after that and have done so everyday since. That was 50+ years ago.
The Catholic mystics, especially St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross, ouine how to achieve this state through meditation and contemplation.
Orion meets Eckhart Tolle
Very nice episode .
Funny I was watching this video while getting ready for work. And when you popped up you looked... better?( can't find the word). Then I listened in more and it was kind of funny what you talked about. Love your videos keep up the great work.
The nothingness part isn't relatable, but I did have an experience one day that I just suddenly started to appreciate everything in life and in this universe few years ago.
I also have no idea how I got there. I just did, and my depression has been miraculously cured since then.
Personally I don't remember I did anything particular to earn that other than reading some religious books at the time.
Well done using this lens everday is an amazing day!
That was beautiful.
@6:28 - Beauty + Truth go together. It's like some golden rule to this cosmos. There's some kind of symmetry to it. Can anyone explain why they don't?
Even if there's an "ugly truth"-then being aware of it is beautiful
prayer LORD please bless orion in his journey and help him arrive to the good place
in Jesus name amen
One of his best videos
Now this is a good one ⭐️
This is amazing ❤
This experience is the death of the ego... or in other words, letting go... no longer clinging to life... living in the now/moment. Every experience is like the first time cuz there is no past and no future. Watts calls this the mystical experience. I call it 'walking thru a door'
Just as ye olde magic mushrooms taught me as a young lad. Thank you Orion the Wise ❤