Interesting Minds Suggestions Please

[Poly Hedra]

Hello, I hope this doesn't sound superficial or trite. I have come to a kind of blank when it comes to amazing enlighten human beings. (as in my mind has drawn a blank). Obviously there are an endless amount of amazing human beings out there but it never hurts to hurl out a fishing rod and see what you catch. I have devoured all the info from people like Bashar, Ammach, Afterlife Tv which I have found recently, watched every single interview. Dolores Cannon, Law of One, Robert Anton Wilson, etc etc.

Judging from the people/ideas I have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know.
:hand:

[ghostrider]

Our own Bill Ryan's ultimate hypothesis, Bob Dean, Henry Deacon , and the godfather of knowledge - Jordan Maxwell ...hope your hungry , cause it's a big meal for the mind ...

[Poly Hedra]

Thanks Ghostrider, cleaned these guys out too. :)

Edit: although Maxwell does have a new radio show.
http://http://jordanmaxwellshow.com/blog/

[Sidney]

Hey, don't forget about our friends over at coast to coast am. They have been spreading truth for many many years
, in fact they are some of the pioneers IMO.
http://www.coasttocoastam.com/

[ghostrider]

howbout robert morningsky ??? Creto Mutwa...

[Earth Angel]

Abraham Hicks ......as it appears you do not mind channeled information...I saw them in Dublin in 2008 , fantastic!

[Freed Fox]

I don't know if he will fit your tastes or perspective, but I have a great appreciation for the wisdom of the late Terrence McKenna. You might not fully appreciate his views if you have never tried psychedelics, though.

Another great mind (and more 'conventional' than McKenna) is Graham Hancock. Again, just my opinion. Whether or not you agree with his ideas and/or conclusions, you have to appreciate his intellect and heart.

[Wind]

Eckhart Tolle. Can't go wrong with that.
http://www.youtube.com/user/EckhartTeachings/videos?view=0

[TOTHE]

The enlightened people on this planet are only those slightly less ignorant than you. If you have gotten this far on your path in your quest as a seeker of knowledge and all the trials of experiencing life, then you are already counted as one of the enlightened.

Bruce Fraser MacDonald, PhD The Prayer of Silence shows how you can connect with the “watcher” aspect of your consciousness. With this you can access both your genetic memory and commune with Dolores Cannon’s ‘source’.

http://www.thomastwin.com/11%20A%20Silence%20Sample.html

[Blake Elder]

My vote goes to Edgar Mitchell, and his fantastic book "Way of the Explorer". I find his "Dyadic theory" about how consciousness and matter interacts, very interesting.

[kreagle]

Hello, I hope this doesn't sound superficial or trite. I have come to a kind of blank when it comes to amazing enlighten human beings. (as in my mind has drawn a blank). Obviously there are an endless amount of amazing human beings out there but it never hurts to hurl out a fishing rod and see what you catch. I have devoured all the info from people like Bashar, Ammach, Afterlife Tv which I have found recently, watched every single interview. Dolores Cannon, Law of One, Robert Anton Wilson, etc etc.

Judging from the people/ideas I have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know.
:hand:


conec,

Sister, you've 'asked',...but I don't currently find a place on your list for the 'suggestion' that I would make. I don't know if my 'suggestion' would be your particular 'cup of tea' from which you would care to 'sip' from,.....but 'if' it is, in your quest for enlightenment,....give me the 'go ahead' and I will then add my suggestion, for I have no desire, ( or intentions), of offending you by prematurely presenting something to you that you didn't want in the first place.

I'm sure you will 'understand'.


Your brother, friend, and servant,........kreagle

[Nanoo Nanoo]

Hello, I hope this doesn't sound superficial or trite. I have come to a kind of blank when it comes to amazing enlighten human beings. (as in my mind has drawn a blank). Obviously there are an endless amount of amazing human beings out there but it never hurts to hurl out a fishing rod and see what you catch. I have devoured all the info from people like Bashar, Ammach, Afterlife Tv which I have found recently, watched every single interview. Dolores Cannon, Law of One, Robert Anton Wilson, etc etc.

Judging from the people/ideas I have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know.
:hand:

in a word .. You


you are that amazing person

gt to know your self

N

[greybeard]

Adyashanti Try Piratebay many of his cds there Dharma cafe contains a selection of mp3
http://pirateproxy.net/

Dr David Hawkins
http://www.veritaspub.com/index.php?page=about

Chris

[centreoflight]

Judging from the people/ideas I have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know.
:hand:

Max Igan is a friend of mine and I continuously listen to him. His talk is simple and profound:

http://thecrowhouse.com/ (http://thecrowhouse.com/)


Donald Epstein is a Chiropractic Doctor and his Work is part of me daily:

http://www.donaldepstein.com/drepstein.shtml


This are the two who made a big difference in my life and I love to hear from you what you feel about them.
Blessings and Love
George

[Whiskey_Mystic]

Hello Conec,

Watch out for a common trap that we tend to fall into. We can read about enlightenment and discuss until the sun goes down, but that won;t get us there. We must engage it. Find a practice and explore it. Be careful not to over-intellectualize enlightenment. That being said, some personal favorites are Pema Chodron, Thic Nat Han, Robert Thurman, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Most of the authors I read are Buddhist, which is perhaps the most intellectual of traditions ironically. There are many great teachers publishing in magazines such as Tricycle and Shambhala Sun.

[Pam]

Buckminster Fuller
Eckhart Tolle
Paramahansa Yogananda

And if paintings speak to you......Emily Carr

[S-L]

Eckhart Tolle (http://www.amazon.ca/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363187929&sr=8-1)
Osho (http://www.messagefrommasters.com/Life_of_Masters/Osho/Osho.htm)
Rajneesh (http://www.ozenrajneesh.com/ozenrajneesh/downloads/Tears_of_The_Mystic_Rose_english_ebook.pdf)
Sadhguru (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXAPiksRS_M)
Marshall Vian Summers (http://newmessage.org/nmfg/The_Messenger_Marshall_Vian_Summers.html)

[4evrneo]

Since I have been delving into Pre-life planning and regression lately,
Robert Schwartz and Michael Newton are fascinating and the info they are researching is valuable.

Santos Bonnaci and David Icke are always on my list.

[conk]

Eckhart Tolle
Dr. David Hawkins
Jeddah Mali
Ester Hicks (Abraham)

These are my current favorite teachers.

[4evrneo]

in a word .. You


you are that amazing person

gt to know your self

N

By far, this is my favorite answer, thanks Nanoo, for the reminder of how important we each are !

Bless,

[Youniverse]

Hello, I hope this doesn't sound superficial or trite. I have come to a kind of blank when it comes to amazing enlighten human beings. (as in my mind has drawn a blank). Obviously there are an endless amount of amazing human beings out there but it never hurts to hurl out a fishing rod and see what you catch. I have devoured all the info from people like Bashar, Ammach, Afterlife Tv which I have found recently, watched every single interview. Dolores Cannon, Law of One, Robert Anton Wilson, etc etc.

Judging from the people/ideas I have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know.
:hand:

Eckhart Tolle, Thomas Huebl, Ken Wilbur, hmmm. This gets tricky because sometimes we are talking about incredibly smart or wise people and I can't say for sure if they are 'enlightened.' I know there's many more, many of which are not published authors that few have heard of.

[donk]

Tolle for sure is someone universal, can be recomended to anyone (he was an Oprah book clubber FFS!!).

Personally Max Egan is DEFINITELY a good one, whom I'd also not be afraid to recomend to anyone.

I've been into Jay Weidner lately, he always has fun stuff to talk about...

Perhaps a venture out of the lecture/documentary type of information may be what the doctor ordered? Tom Robbins is delightful, and will make you think...perhaps a taste of these:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fl7-IKnvOu8/TqZ4xF4yznI/AAAAAAAAAL0/kMSdIbQBvGo/s1600/jitterbug-perfume.jpg

or


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/93/Skinnylegs.jpg/200px-Skinnylegs.jpg

[GloriousPoetry]

Neville Goddard.......mystical and sublime......not mainstream for a reason.....

[DeDukshyn]

I like to try to notice amazing people in my environment. I have noticed people doing tryuly amazing and wonderful things at time, showing an enlightenment - at least for that moment, and I get truly inspired by them. Even more so than the expected ones, it is nice to observe these people here and there doing their part to make the world just a little bit better!

As far as reading the wisdom and enlightenment of others is rewarding, practicing that wisdom in the form of constant kindness is even more rewarding. ;)

My 2 cents ;)

[Youniverse]

I'm noticing a name that is on most of our lists - Eckhart Tolle. I will echo what some have said, and say you can't go wrong with Eckhart. The Power of Now, A New earth, and Stillness Speaks are all wonderful books IMO. Recently I started listening to Thomas Hubl. Similar message to Tolle with his own flavour of course.

Niszagardatta is very good as well. His book I Am That is quite profound. I liked Deepak Chopra's Life After Death. And why not H.P. Blavatsky for good measure? Isis Unveiled and The Secret Doctrine are considered by many to be very enlightening works.

[Youniverse]

I like to try to notice amazing people in my environment. I have noticed people doing tryuly amazing and wonderful things at time, showing an enlightenment - at least for that moment, and I get truly inspired by them. Even more so than the expected ones, it is nice to observe these people here and there doing their part to make the world just a little bit better!

As far as reading the wisdom and enlightenment of others is rewarding, practicing that wisdom in the form of constant kindness is even more rewarding. ;)

My 2 cents ;)

Yes and branching off of what you just said, I would add William Buhlman to my list. Check out Adventures Beyond the Body and Secret of the Soul if you are interested in Out of Body experiences. We have been discussing Buhlman's work at length in another thread entitled Secret of the Soul. You might want to read what's there. Buhlman gets into working on the tools that we all have but have forgotten about, to explore the higher self/source.

I will also add that I agree with what someone else said here that to get more enlightened we need to get the ME or EGO out of the way. So we will of course be missing most of the picture if we just focus on the intellectual component. Speaking from experience of someone that has delved into much of the intellectual component of spirituality for years, it is not 'the way.' Enjoy the teachings of enlightened individuals and make of them what you will, for they are only signposts. But be CHILDLIKE again, leaving all the stories behind you and just BEING, is the way to truly explore consciousness. I'm in the process of just setting aside what I think I know about the self and spirit and just getting more open to what's actually there. So I start to get back to some helpful suggestions that Tolle has made and create space in my life for the divine to enter in and do the work that is necessary or preferable. Hope that helps!

[william r sanford72]

Tolle for sure is someone universal, can be recomended to anyone (he was an Oprah book clubber FFS!!).

Personally Max Egan is DEFINITELY a good one, whom I'd also not be afraid to recomend to anyone.

I've been into Jay Weidner lately, he always has fun stuff to talk about...

Perhaps a venture out of the lecture/documentary type of information may be what the doctor ordered? Tom Robbins is delightful, and will make you think...perhaps a taste of these:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fl7-IKnvOu8/TqZ4xF4yznI/AAAAAAAAAL0/kMSdIbQBvGo/s1600/jitterbug-perfume.jpg

or


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/93/Skinnylegs.jpg/200px-Skinnylegs.jpg

dont forget even cowgirls get the blues....:cool:

[donk]

dont forget even cowgirls get the blues....

That has my favorite thought of all time (enlightening, maybe?), what was written on opposite sides of the "clockworks" walls:

"I believe in nothing, everything is sacred...
I believe in everything, nothing is sacred"

Overall, I like the other two books better. I love everything he has written, except Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas, never liked "2nd person" novels, there's a reason there aren't many...

[Youniverse]

dont forget even cowgirls get the blues....

That has my favorite thought of all time (enlightening, maybe?), what was written on opposite sides of the "clockworks" walls:

"I believe in nothing, everything is sacred...
I believe in everything, nothing is sacred"

Overall, I like the other two books better. I love everything he has written, except Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas, never liked "2nd person" novels, there's a reason there aren't many...

Great quote there! I Love it! Thankyou!

[vje2]

To be enlighted in my opinion is achieving a state in which one begins to use its own undertanding of things without other's guidance (no more external gurus but yourself, like Nanoo pointed out).
Therefore in my list I have in no particular order:

Archbishop Jim Humble, Inelia Benz, David Icke, Yogananda.

[DNA]

Hello Conec,

Watch out for a common trap that we tend to fall into. We can read about enlightenment and discuss until the sun goes down, but that won;t get us there. We must engage it. Find a practice and explore it. Be careful not to over-intellectualize enlightenment. That being said, some personal favorites are Pema Chodron, Thic Nat Han, Robert Thurman, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Most of the authors I read are Buddhist, which is perhaps the most intellectual of traditions ironically. There are many great teachers publishing in magazines such as Tricycle and Shambhala Sun.

Agreed, the reason body, mind and spirit are always mentioned in terms of enlightenment is because the energetic equilibrium is needed to engage and sustain understanding.
A physical mastery wether it be yoga, ballet, tai chi, gymnastics or whatever is almost always present in a true enlightened person because there are organs of perception that lay dormant. The best way to revitalize those organs of perception is to open up the chi pathways through engaging the body conduit.

Simply working out can do it as well, but the body is a fine tuned instrument and getting the most out of it requires adjustments and intimacy that are more integrating than your average strength training regimine.


I understand he is controversial but Carlos Castaneda is my hero.
I understand he is controversial but I'm drinking the Billy Meier kool aid.
I understand this is considered channelling but The Michael Material and The Seth Material are amazing.
And for being a wee little book you can read in one sitting, "The Celestine Prophecy" is my go to move for folks looking for a primer.

[greybeard]

Dannion Brinkley
Enlightened mind for sure.

Chris



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE-AvKtSjKo

[Nanoo Nanoo]

Absolute Gold Greybeard ! thank you !

N

[Adi]

Hi,

Wonderful reference thread. One has to mention the work of Richard Dolan, this man has some of the best written and extremely well researched material relating to the UFO phenomena in our recent history. I often find when one begins to question and has doubts, a reference back to Dolans materials aids in reinforcing what we all have come to understand.

Thanks for the thread,

Adi

[dianna]

hello, i hope this doesn't sound superficial or trite. I have come to a kind of blank when it comes to amazing enlighten human beings. (as in my mind has drawn a blank). Obviously there are an endless amount of amazing human beings out there but it never hurts to hurl out a fishing rod and see what you catch. I have devoured all the info from people like bashar, ammach, afterlife tv which i have found recently, watched every single interview. Dolores cannon, law of one, robert anton wilson, etc etc.

Judging from the people/ideas i have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know.
:hand:

john lamb lash

[GarethBKK]

"For the world is a spell (in Latin, fascinum), an enchantment (being thrilled by a chant), an amazement (being lost in a maze), an arabesque of such stunning rhythm and a plot so intriguing that we are drawn by its web into a state of involvement where we forget that it is a game".

Alan Watts

[ALLiTiZ]

Big thanks to GarethBKK Alan Watts is hitting the spot!

"Existence is relationship and you're smack in the middle of it."
Alan Watts

[TelosianEmbrace]

A beautiful and uplifting soul is Mata Amritanandamayi. www.amma.org If you just want a big hug from a kind and loving being, then you can't go past the welcoming arms, beautiful smile and ever joyful expression of Amma. For me, the most Divine expression of humanity on Earth that I am familiar with at this time.

For an intellectual, Dan Winter's insights into the mechanisms of the universe make my mind go all mushy. It is pleasing to attempt to perceive his models as three dimensional and constantly transitioning. Particularly of interest are his conception of the magnetic field around the heart as some sort of imploding torus thingy, and his discovery of the written Hebrew letters as being depictions of a three dimensional golden mean spiral from different angles of view. www.fractalfield.com

[778 neighbour of some guy]

Alex Grey, he has seen it. ( as have many many others)

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[Poly Hedra]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, much appreciated. I don't remember who said they would hold back in case I was offended. I don't get offended so yes tell me all about your wonderful suggestions. (using an ipad and it's a bit of a headwreck to do anything but type)
This thread could be used as a reference and I am open to any and all suggestions.
Also people that do or don't appeal to me, might appeal to some one else.
Keep em comin!

[DNA]

Alex Grey, he has seen it. ( as have many many others)

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I saw this Alex Grey video for the first time on the TOOL Lateralus tour back on 03'.
This video on the big screen with Tool playing the song, blew me away.
Literally, I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. Amazing


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z2O289Jemo

[bodhii71]

Gangaji would sit equally well at the table with some of the others mentioned. I first became aware of her through Adyashanti, a former student. Worthy of a read or listen.

[greybeard]

Eckhart Tolle and Dr David Hawkins recommended "A Course in Miracles" The work book gives daily lessons.
I saw Gaganji recommended and she is excellent of the Ramana Maharshi--Papaji lineage. Mooji is also of that linage.
You cant go wrong with Ramana though his spoken teaching was naturally of an Indian culture.
His main teaching "tool" was the silent transmission of enlightened energy and Self Enquiry. Who is it that had that thought? investigate deeply etc.
Eventually it is found that there is no person behind the thought, consciousness is not personal but universal.
Eckhart Tolle said " There was never anyone there to do anything to you"
Another teacher said There is only One of us here" if you get that then you’ve got "I am That"

Chris

[Anchor]

Hello, I hope this doesn't sound superficial or trite. I have come to a kind of blank when it comes to amazing enlighten human beings. (as in my mind has drawn a blank). Obviously there are an endless amount of amazing human beings out there but it never hurts to hurl out a fishing rod and see what you catch. I have devoured all the info from people like Bashar, Ammach, Afterlife Tv which I have found recently, watched every single interview. Dolores Cannon, Law of One, Robert Anton Wilson, etc etc.

Judging from the people/ideas I have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know.
:hand:


You left out yourself.

One can be taught by the best available teachers and teachings - and you certainly have listed some of the finest of modern times (IMO) with Bashar and the Law Of One ranking very highly for me personally.

It does seem to me though, that the deepest and most profound teaching is when we start to see that resonance and confirmation of external teaching in our own consciousness. Conciousness which is (remembering?) of the truth that lies undiscovered within - in that place wherein we are all connected and one.

This is personal and it implicitly involves the self - a teacher who is equal to the best of them. We all need to remember to take time to listen to what the artifacts of our own incarnation, our minds and our bodies and spirits teach us.

The truth is within.

[Poly Hedra]

Ah Neville Goddard, the name sounded familiar. I bought his book Awakened Imagination. I loved it, it was my favourite book. I lost it and kept thinking about it so years later I bought it again. Was telling someone about this book, of course she wanted a loan because I was telling her it was my favourite book. Never saw it again. The link to the PDF is only a short excerpt. It was a nice little book. Sniff!

http://realneville.com/pdf/awakened_imagination.pdf


Neville Goddard.......mystical and sublime......not mainstream for a reason.....

Still going through this list ;)

[turiya]

Eckhart Tolle (http://www.amazon.ca/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363187929&sr=8-1)
Osho (http://www.messagefrommasters.com/Life_of_Masters/Osho/Osho.htm)
Rajneesh (http://www.ozenrajneesh.com/ozenrajneesh/downloads/Tears_of_The_Mystic_Rose_english_ebook.pdf)
Sadhguru (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXAPiksRS_M)
Marshall Vian Summers (http://newmessage.org/nmfg/The_Messenger_Marshall_Vian_Summers.html)

Would concur with S-L on Osho a.k.a. Bhagwan Shri Rajneesh
And would also add:

Socrates
Gangaji
Papaji
Eli Jaxon-Bear
sri ramana maharshi
Krishnamurti
Bashar
Chris Thomas
Paramahamsa Nithyananda
Lao Tzu
Chang Tzu
Gautama Buddha
Bodhidharma
Tilopa
and more...

turiya

[Carmody]

Hello Conec,

Watch out for a common trap that we tend to fall into. We can read about enlightenment and discuss until the sun goes down, but that won;t get us there. We must engage it. Find a practice and explore it. Be careful not to over-intellectualize enlightenment. That being said, some personal favorites are Pema Chodron, Thic Nat Han, Robert Thurman, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Most of the authors I read are Buddhist, which is perhaps the most intellectual of traditions ironically. There are many great teachers publishing in magazines such as Tricycle and Shambhala Sun.

now that's the thing I came into this thread to say.

Hesitating at the top of the cliff and talk talk talk talk talk shuffle shuffle shuffle talk talk laugh shuffle talk, then..

*sits down and finally gets down the task of sticking the hot knife of truth in one's own guts and ..churn churn churn*

(ouch ouch ouch!)

It's the way home. It's on the inside. The rest is just distraction. Enjoy the journey in any way you want but home is on the inside. You carry it with you everywhere.

A million ways to say it. 7 billion questions with 7 billion answers.

[tnkayaker]

Hello, I hope this doesn't sound superficial or trite. I have come to a kind of blank when it comes to amazing enlighten human beings. (as in my mind has drawn a blank). Obviously there are an endless amount of amazing human beings out there but it never hurts to hurl out a fishing rod and see what you catch. I have devoured all the info from people like Bashar, Ammach, Afterlife Tv which I have found recently, watched every single interview. Dolores Cannon, Law of One, Robert Anton Wilson, etc etc.

Judging from the people/ideas I have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know. too lost
:hand:
great question, i have read tons, i wont list the endless credits, you want to cut to the facts and get to the point and hear it in layman's term's ? catch the most recent John Lear's interview and disclosure videos mostly posted here on P.A., the last one i listened to , not only brought everything into one concise 2 hour long video, but explained most of everything asked more or less, now of course you can digress on any one subject but to understand all of this stuff without getting too lost is a task in itself, anyways give ole' john lear a listen and let me know what you think, unless you have already been exposed to his candor and its old news for you , still hes one of my favs as far as easy and enjoyable to listen to, i just cant get enough of his point of view, of course it may not be the whole pie, but then again, no one has everything under one hat i ave found, but then again, the missing spaces are for you yourself to fill in the blanks and try and adjust your own belief system until if feels right, to me, thats what being an enlightened soul on its mission here on this earthly plane is..... stay well buddy, peace,dennis

[Poly Hedra]

I didnt want to say anything but there have been a few post saying that all I have to do is look inside. Do you not read? Watch documentaries, lectures, interviews?
Please don't assume I'm being confrontational. I appreciate all view points and well meaning advice but I'm just a bit like, yes, all the knowledge in the world is in you but is it also not ok to want to find out what other people are reading, watching and learning about?
Isnt it how we got here on Avalon?
Thanks to everyone.

[danimyl]

Marshall Vian Summers

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[DeDukshyn]

One of my Favourite authors is Ken Carey - most notable for the book "The third Millennium".

Here is an article written by him - note the actual site is not his.

http://churchofthecosmos.wordpress.com/tag/ken-carey/

[DeDukshyn]

I didnt want to say anything but there have been a few post saying that all I have to do is look inside. Do you not read? Watch documentaries, lectures, interviews?
Please don't assume I'm being confrontational. I appreciate all view points and well meaning advice but I'm just a bit like, yes, all the knowledge in the world is in you but is it also not ok to want to find out what other people are reading, watching and learning about?
Isnt it how we got here on Avalon?
Thanks to everyone.

Anything that can motivate you in the right direction, or provide insight and distinctions where there was previously nothing or fog, is beneficial to your journey. Some people I think have nothing better to say so they just sort of vaguely say that. That said, neglecting to look inside is also a mistake, as we should be using all our experiences and reflections to advance our journey.

I think the most important thing is what Whiskey Mystic said about, if you don't turn the gained knowledge into action and incorporate the philosophies into a way of living, then you will lose it all or at best have to live hypocritically between beliefs and action -- turning it into action completes the learning, then showing others that way, takes it further yet.

[donk]

Arthur Young has amazing ideas about things, check out some of his stuff. The universe has been telling me to share his teachings through more than one synchronicity now.

[Chester]

Hello, I hope this doesn't sound superficial or trite. I have come to a kind of blank when it comes to amazing enlighten human beings. (as in my mind has drawn a blank). Obviously there are an endless amount of amazing human beings out there but it never hurts to hurl out a fishing rod and see what you catch. I have devoured all the info from people like Bashar, Ammach, Afterlife Tv which I have found recently, watched every single interview. Dolores Cannon, Law of One, Robert Anton Wilson, etc etc.

Judging from the people/ideas I have listed........do you have any to add, amazing human beings doing their thing, people who have just popped up on you radar?
If so let me me know.
:hand:

You are "god" who found a way to deceive "itself" into experiencing being everything conceivable BUT "god" by creating an illusion where you, "god," can exist and spend all your eternity trying to figure out who/what you are.

The rough part about it all is that once you have figured all that out, now what do you do? Especially when you realize you are also just this body that lives such a short life... that you may have to do this over and over and over again and in most cases, not figure it out in time before your body is dead! haha


I found it all then starts with one thing - your attitude. "Don't worry, be happy."


There - You are now fully enlightened. How does it feel?

Try not to be too hard on yourself for doing something so clearly all and only insane.

[sheme]

http://www.thespiritualcatalyst.com/

Just hit the bottom Purple bar "Let the Universe choose your message!"

Beauty, humour, wisdom, and Light. (+ each message kept short )

[bruno dante]

I suggest Bill Maher;)

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This is pretty funny...

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[donk]

I love this dude's 4/4 post, and his site in general:

www.peacefulself.com

[S-L]

How many of the people mentioned in all of these posts are enlightened? What does it mean to be enlightened? Reading this thread, I get the sense that it means different things to different people.

I don't pretend to have any definite answers, but for the sake of us all being on the same page, it might be worthwhile to talk about what enlightenment really is!

My understanding of enlightenment is when a person in physical life is able to reconnect to Source - what I call Knowledge - to such a pervasive extent that Knowledge can speak, act, and express itself through this person's mind and body. This person becomes a bridge between Heaven and Earth and can accomplish greater works in the world. Basically it is the ultimate manifestation of God here on the physical plane as our Spirit has not forgotten its connection to God.

Does this definition mesh well with what others feel on this thread? Many of the people mentioned above do not seem enlightened to me. Rather they seem like inspired individuals that have wisdom and information to share with us. Such people are extremely valuable and important, but I do not think they are enlightened. What do you think?

[donk]

Does this definition mesh well with what others feel on this thread? Many of the people mentioned above do not seem enlightened to me. Rather they seem like inspired individuals that may have wisdom to share with us. Such people are extremely valuable and important, but I do not think they are enlightened. What do you think?

I think it's semantics.

I think the original poster was looking for people WE feel are enlightened, and would like to share.

I think we all get that enlightenment necessarily is an internal thing, we get it. I think the definition of enlightment is discussed in nearly every thread, and that is not what is being asked in the OP--and subsequent pleas for suggestions of external sources of "enlightenment".

I like to think this is a thread to share who inspired us to look within, who connected the dots, who helps us "see" things a different way.

And I think it's fun to see who others think of as "enlightened".

[mahalall]

Overcoming the density-solidity of ignorance through experiencing the impermanent nature of your psycho-physical atomic nature. Enlighten through your own endeavours into and beyond the presence of dissolutionment.

For many reasons some might scoff

But these were/are powerful beings who mastered many levels and guided many Webu Sayadaw-Sayagyi U Ba Khin-Goenka

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with much graditude
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webu_Sayadaw

[Poly Hedra]

Ya I think enlightened is whatever you see it to be. For me it's people who are inspiring others with their actions and words, people who are/were great minds, beautiful souls, warriors and shamans. People who inspired you. :) is the basic request because I think it's a great way to learn. I love to study.

In regards to falling into that trap where a person can get stuck in the intellectual side, well yes that's happened too but that's a different story.

A lot of fascinating people here, really enjoying this.

[Poly Hedra]

I feel the need to add Mr Robert Anton Wilson. Amazing mind, so quick it's hard to keep up.

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[Wind]

I totally forgot to mention Ram Dass.

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[Carmody]

http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?58001-Addiction-to-Alien-Technology-A-Dangerous-Situation&p=660275&viewfull=1#post660275

[Poly Hedra]

Edit: just want to step away from this thread becoming a discussion on enlightenment. There is another flourishing thread on that topic. I am simply looking for interesting people, theories and lectures :) I don't know how to change the heading though. Mod?

[ThePythonicCow]

Edit: just want to step away from this thread becoming a discussion on enlightenment. There is another flourishing thread on that topic. I am simply looking for interesting people, theories and lectures :) I don't know how to change the heading though. Mod?

Any mod or admin can change a thread title, including myself. If you report (click the http://projectavalon.net/forum4/images/buttons/report-40b.png Report triangle below any post) a post in the thread and ask in the explanation for a thread title change, then usually within a few hours, some mod or admin will see the Report, and if the request makes sense, make the title change. Or you can send a Private Message (PM) to one or more mods/admins with your request.

[ThePythonicCow]

Any mod or admin can change a thread title, including myself.
As requested, I have changed the title of this thread from "Enlightened Minds Suggestions Please" to "Interesting Minds Suggestions Please"

:).

[Limor Wolf]

Hi Conec, I think it's natural and pretty lovely to find inspiration in other people, It doesn't mean that we don't find the inspiration in ourselvs, it just means that we strengthen each other.

Have you heard of Wayne Dyer? A great speaker, a great human being and has a life story that remains with you long after he finishes speaking



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjhTlYfLQGk


Enjoy!

[Camilo]

This is a great one...

Gregg Braden: http://youtu.be/aZnhqFpvv5Q

[greybeard]

Gregg Braden brings a lot to the table

Thanks Camilo

Chris

[TOTHE]

George Carlin is my inspiration with all the humor of the great game of life.

Individuality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD4jp_FB25s

God, the planet, and "the freak show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9CjBtv7j78

Religion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVLJKR6g7U&feature=player_detailpage#t=0s