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“Small Things Aren’t Worth It” Stories
Focusing on achievable, small acts over impossible "great" ones.
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Spiritual Awakening 12 Points Study Guide
This study guide provides a detailed analysis of the deconstructive awakening process as outlined in Giotto De Filippi’s Practical Enlightenment. The…
Jul 13
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Moral Compensation Stories
The trap of using "good" deeds to justify "bad" ones.
Jul 11
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Stories of Whether Something Is Worth the Effort
To What End?
Jul 4
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June 2026
Reward Stories
Defining “Reward”
Jun 27
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Happiness Stories
Happiness is a story of an impossible standard.
Jun 20
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Why mindfulness does not lead to enlightenment?
Mindfulness exercises and meditation practices are ineffective paths to enlightenment because they rely on forced, external effort rather than genuine…
Jun 17
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Why should I care about enlightenment?
Caring about enlightenment is fundamentally a matter of improving your everyday quality of life by systematically removing the mental distortions that…
Jun 17
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The Past as Unincorporated Stories
Integrating the past as experience rather than conditioning.
Jun 13
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The Predictive Story
Noticing patterns to create mental maps of the world
Jun 13
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Merit Stories
The concept of "deserving" is purely a human construct
Jun 6
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What is the difference between a direct and indirect desire?
The fundamental difference between a direct and an indirect desire lies in whether or not the desire is motivated by a mental “story”. Both fall under…
Jun 2
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