I have been interested in spirituality and religion since I was a little kid. I remember searching for meditation instructions the moment we got internet in our house.
All the religions and spiritual philosophies always share a set of rules or laws that the seeker must obey in order to progress on the path.
At the highest level, it includes becoming completely celibate and giving up materialism.
Puberty hit and I became the complete opposite of what I strived to become – all these desires and lust for the opposite sex washed over me. Along with these powerful emotions came the materialistic wants.
As I hit my early 20’s I had completely given up all spiritual inclinations. My hormones were raging – at the top of the list, I wanted to have sex with as many women as possible. And I wanted the top shelf ones.
I had a few chance encounters with one night stands and a few flirts here and there. But that wasn’t enough I wanted the women I found really hot. The ones that intimated me when I was younger.
I hit my mid 20’s and the internet got saturated with guides and demos of how to pick up women. Not the ones from your social circle or office. But the ones that caught your eyes on the street or nightclub.
I worked hard at my career in graphics design, and animation, and was eager to live the good life – or at least what our society defines as the good life. But I didn’t make it. I always landed a shitty job, with a poor salary.
I fucked away a few years – literally. As I hit my 30’s I found my sexual desire to slowly become satisfied. I had done everything I wanted to do, and with the right women. My spiritual tendencies started to get to the forefront again – only much stronger than before. Now the one thing I never achieved was financial independence.
I know I know. They say money doesn’t make you happy. But like everyone else I want to find out for myself. I want to know how it is to be so well off you don’t have to think about how much something costs.
I want several cars, motorcycles, a nice house, and apartments in warmer climates.
Money is often demonized, but remember you can help a lot of people if you have the right money. Like some rich people in history – I want to give it all away once I die.
What do these topics have to do with spirituality? Well for one – once you achieve what your heart desires you realize how empty it is. I believe you need to exhaust all your desire to truly become free of them.
Get rid of all the “what ifs” get all the women, get all the money. Buy all the shit you don’t need. Then and only then can you develop a laser focus in regards to spirituality. This is my belief.
You won’t hesitate, the temptations will get that much smaller.
Also remember that getting better with women requires you to change, becoming financially independent requires you to develop your character. Think of it as warming up for the “big show.”
Becoming successful in these areas of life has certain requirements. These requirements share the same qualities needed to become self-realized. And if we are to believe the Gurus and Yogis becoming a monk is that much harder than achieving worldly success.
If you cant win in the arenas of the world how are you supposed to become enlightened? Become successful here first – then chase the ultimate goal.
Until Next Time – Bogdan