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Humans cannot avoid hierarchy and structure; do you agree?
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by Pattern-chaser
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The Six Dangerous Misery-Inducing Words: "Must", "Have to", "Need to", "Should", "Ought", "Try"
Posted June 15th, 2023, 12:48pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
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by Bethel Saint Bright
February 13th, 2025, 4:11pm
Level Tables for Goals | Timeframes for achieving your goal via my free mentoring program that guarantees success
Posted April 5th, 2023, 11:00pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
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by Asher Willams
February 13th, 2025, 12:51pm
Topics about the dangerous superstition of 'shoulds' and 'oughts' and other resentful, moralizing judgementalism
Posted October 12th, 2023, 11:26pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
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13928 Views
by Asher Willams
February 13th, 2025, 12:23pm
To believe in an all-powerful God and think 'should-not-have-ness' exists is to therefore believe that God did a bad job
Posted August 23rd, 2023, 12:22am » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
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by Asher Willams
February 13th, 2025, 12:12pm
Public Q&A for My Mentees (or Anyone Who Wants My Advice) -- If you want my advice about anything, post your Qs here.
Posted March 17th, 2023, 4:43pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
497 Replies 
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by Fanisa Ndhabambi
February 13th, 2025, 9:54am
Do you agree with everything in the book, "In It Together"? If not, what is the first sentence with which you disagree?
Posted January 19th, 2023, 1:50pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
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529096 Views
by Jessica Cole 3
February 12th, 2025, 5:29pm
Business and Job Opportunities for My Mentees
Posted August 2nd, 2023, 5:22pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
146 Replies 
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by Wamboi Susan
February 12th, 2025, 11:40am
My HUGE TIP for decision paralysis: If it's that hard to decide, it doesn't really matter.
Posted December 23rd, 2023, 1:25pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
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by iamstephanieejike
February 12th, 2025, 9:42am
Groundbreaking Science on Consciousness and Hive Minds
Posted October 3rd, 2023, 11:51pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
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by Sushan
February 12th, 2025, 2:27am
Substance Ontology vs Process Ontology | You are the river, not the water. You are not the atoms, but the flow itself.
Posted October 10th, 2023, 12:39am » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
3 Replies 
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by Sushan
February 12th, 2025, 2:12am
Is it possible for migrants to find their home in a new country?
Posted February 11th, 2025, 11:50pm » in Discuss "They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself" by Monica Omorodion Swaida
1 Replies 
132 Views
by Sushan
February 11th, 2025, 11:50pm
Q&A: "You said you don't believe in the virgin birth. Do you believe Jesus was the Son of God and performed miracles?"
Posted January 28th, 2025, 10:19am » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
7 Replies 
1041 Views
by AjayTomar
February 11th, 2025, 12:05pm
The Seventh Misery-Inducing Word: "too" | You are not too anything. You are perfectly enough of everything.
Posted October 5th, 2023, 9:56am » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
11 Replies 
3749 Views
by AjayTomar
February 11th, 2025, 12:03pm
Money magnifies; it doesn't reverse. A miserable person who becomes even richer will just be more miserable. Double the income of someone in debt; they will just end up twice as much in debt.
Posted January 11th, 2025, 3:38pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
7 Replies 
1504 Views
by AjayTomar
February 11th, 2025, 12:01pm
Q&A: "I have a book available for sale on Amazon but have not sold any copies. What is your advice?"
Posted January 21st, 2025, 11:41am » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
2 Replies 
672 Views
by AjayTomar
February 11th, 2025, 11:55am
What is the opposite of temptation?
Posted May 17th, 2023, 9:03pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
20 Replies 
3608 Views
by AjayTomar
February 11th, 2025, 11:51am
Big Tip for Negotiation & Productive Communication: Less is more. | The power of direct, simple assertiveness. Say less!
Posted October 16th, 2023, 2:07pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
37 Replies 
7599 Views
by Bethel Saint Bright
February 11th, 2025, 10:53am
Tip for Dealing with Temptation and Heavy Emotions or Emotional Compulsions: Think, "I notice my body feels..."
Posted October 20th, 2023, 1:34pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
46 Replies 
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by Surabhi Rani
February 11th, 2025, 5:18am
My sincere advice: Be lazy and stubborn. Don't try, ever. Avoid productivity addicts, money lovers, and safety freaks.
Posted September 28th, 2023, 5:36pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
47 Replies 
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by iamstephanieejike
February 10th, 2025, 11:47am
Powerful three-word mantra "Reality is right." | The universe never miscalculates.
Posted September 27th, 2023, 1:18am » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
42 Replies 
8402 Views
by Wamboi Susan
February 10th, 2025, 3:06am
An elaboration on how judgmental moralizing and the superstition of 'moral law' infringes on free-spirited inner peace
Posted February 28th, 2023, 2:06am » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
26 Replies 
6541 Views
by Mounce574
February 9th, 2025, 5:55pm
My Three Principles for Happiness and Success (in that order!) | Be Happy and Achieve Incredible Success Guaranteed
Posted June 15th, 2023, 1:13pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
81 Replies 
17454 Views
by Bethel Saint Bright
February 9th, 2025, 10:19am
Q&A: How do I know if I am being honest with myself and being self-disciplined (a.k.a. free-spirited) versus lying to myself or being a slave to bodily feelings?
Posted January 24th, 2025, 1:46pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
3 Replies 
589 Views
by Keisha Moore
February 9th, 2025, 5:17am
Q&A: "What would you do if you found out one of your paying clients or customers was dishonest?"
Posted January 29th, 2025, 10:44pm » in Discuss "In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All" by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
5 Replies 
2076 Views
by Keisha Moore
February 9th, 2025, 5:12am

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