Is that all there is?

[piscesmoon11]

This is something that has plagued me for some time. My spiritual journey began in 2011, when I went through a dark night of the soul, and I began to detach from people and things that no longer served a purpose in my life. I meet and interact with people all the time, don't get me wrong, but it's difficult to forge the deep connections that I'm looking for. Most people are still in the rat race, and the last thing on their mind is self-reflection.

I find myself bored with most conversations, because they are either safe, superficial, or trivial. But I nod and smile, because I'm not rude, and I don't want to scare anyone away with my real thoughts. I see through the social script, the herd mentality, and the conditioning. I'm into simple things and living a simple life. Most of what people find entertaining are banal to me. Most of what excites others, I find unfulfilling. I see people going through the motions, and not revealing their true selves, for fear of being judged or rejected, or worse, disappointing someone that they care about. I see the self-imposed cages.

At the end of the day, I ask myself, "Is that all there is? And if so, is there something better out there, beyond this plane?" I'm not suicidal or depressed or anything (and believe me, I've had my moments). But I just feel...bored... with being human. Does anyone else feel this way? If so, please share your thoughts so that I feel less alone.

[John32241]

Hi,

There is always more to everything.

John

Originally Posted by piscesmoon11

TAt the end of the day, I ask myself, "Is that all there is? And if so, is there something better out there, beyond this plane?" I'm not suicidal or depressed or anything (and believe me, I've had my moments). But I just feel...bored... with being human. Does anyone else feel this way? If so, please share your thoughts so that I feel less alone.

What does being Spiritual mean to you, personally? Are you somehow different to everyone else around you, and if so how? If they no longer serve a purpose in your Life, how do you perceive them now?

And when your boredom becomes your own private hell, how Spiritual will you feel then?

Is "that all there is" all you can perceive and what does it say about you?

Originally Posted by piscesmoon11

This is something that has plagued me for some time. My spiritual journey began in 2011, when I went through a dark night of the soul, and I began to detach from people and things that no longer served a purpose in my life. I meet and interact with people all the time, don't get me wrong, but it's difficult to forge the deep connections that I'm looking for. Most people are still in the rat race, and the last thing on their mind is self-reflection.

I find myself bored with most conversations, because they are either safe, superficial, or trivial. But I nod and smile, because I'm not rude, and I don't want to scare anyone away with my real thoughts. I see through the social script, the herd mentality, and the conditioning. I'm into simple things and living a simple life. Most of what people find entertaining are banal to me. Most of what excites others, I find unfulfilling. I see people going through the motions, and not revealing their true selves, for fear of being judged or rejected, or worse, disappointing someone that they care about. I see the self-imposed cages.

At the end of the day, I ask myself, "Is that all there is? And if so, is there something better out there, beyond this plane?" I'm not suicidal or depressed or anything (and believe me, I've had my moments). But I just feel...bored... with being human. Does anyone else feel this way? If so, please share your thoughts so that I feel less alone.

I can relate to all you've said picesmoon11.In many way's I feel the same as you but I put it down to it being just me.Find a hobby,people say but I can't find anything that interest's me anymore.(I Put it down to my age Lol).
I used to be the life and soul of the party,but no more.
I looked through spiritual teachings to see if i could find a reason,the only thing that I could find was perhaps I'm awakening and going through a transition but who knows.
Anyway,onwards and upwards.

[Unseeking Seeker]

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@ piscesmoon11 ... you have mentioned what disillusions you, not what fulfils you ...

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[Jyotir]

Originally Posted by piscesmoon11

This is something that has plagued me for some time. My spiritual journey began in 2011, when I went through a dark night of the soul, and I began to detach from people and things that no longer served a purpose in my life. I meet and interact with people all the time, don't get me wrong, but it's difficult to forge the deep connections that I'm looking for. Most people are still in the rat race, and the last thing on their mind is self-reflection.

I find myself bored with most conversations, because they are either safe, superficial, or trivial. But I nod and smile, because I'm not rude, and I don't want to scare anyone away with my real thoughts. I see through the social script, the herd mentality, and the conditioning. I'm into simple things and living a simple life. Most of what people find entertaining are banal to me. Most of what excites others, I find unfulfilling. I see people going through the motions, and not revealing their true selves, for fear of being judged or rejected, or worse, disappointing someone that they care about. I see the self-imposed cages.

At the end of the day, I ask myself, "Is that all there is? And if so, is there something better out there, beyond this plane?" I'm not suicidal or depressed or anything (and believe me, I've had my moments). But I just feel...bored... with being human. Does anyone else feel this way? If so, please share your thoughts so that I feel less alone.

This is normal for spiritual aspirants and is large part of what awakening is about:
to shed the superficial, the illusion of appearance, the limitations, being bound to transitory phenomena - - and to turn to and seek the essence of Being, so...
The simple answer is: God

Turn to God.
Start a conscious inner relationship with God.

While it seems simple there is much attachment to precedent, and so this re-orientation may take many lifetimes. Rationalization, skepticism, atheism, evasion, avoidance, complacency, resistance, even defiance, etc. all seem plausible and "self-preserving" but that is because attributes of mind, the intellect, ego are so familiar, even if they are now in the currently developing context: obsolete and increasingly dysfunctional per authentic progression and evolutionary necessity.

You wouldn't feel the way you do, empty, dissatisfied, etc. if you weren't at that 'place'.
Why waste precious time? Life is an unprecedented opportunity to become fully aware of true identity. But first this has to be recognized, normalized, devoted to, practiced, intensified.

~ J

[Miss Hepburn]

Ah, so this is the winter of your discontent:

Let's reframe this, give you a different perspective: You are in a great place... wonderful inventions, songs, monumental poems, screenplays ---
major changes come from diving off the springboard of dissatisfaction and boredom.
Use this time to focus on what you want and use 'this place' to
decide you don't want to be in this space anymore...and you can have anything you want.
You don't want to be tossed around like a leaf by moods - you have the steering wheel in your hands;
Direct yourself where you want to go, girl. Take charge.


If you're around 28 ---it might take a few months tho.

[inavalan]

Originally Posted by piscesmoon11

This is something that has plagued me for some time. My spiritual journey began in 2011, when I went through a dark night of the soul, and I began to detach from people and things that no longer served a purpose in my life. I meet and interact with people all the time, don't get me wrong, but it's difficult to forge the deep connections that I'm looking for. Most people are still in the rat race, and the last thing on their mind is self-reflection.

I find myself bored with most conversations, because they are either safe, superficial, or trivial. But I nod and smile, because I'm not rude, and I don't want to scare anyone away with my real thoughts. I see through the social script, the herd mentality, and the conditioning. I'm into simple things and living a simple life. Most of what people find entertaining are banal to me. Most of what excites others, I find unfulfilling. I see people going through the motions, and not revealing their true selves, for fear of being judged or rejected, or worse, disappointing someone that they care about. I see the self-imposed cages.

At the end of the day, I ask myself, "Is that all there is? And if so, is there something better out there, beyond this plane?" I'm not suicidal or depressed or anything (and believe me, I've had my moments). But I just feel...bored... with being human. Does anyone else feel this way? If so, please share your thoughts so that I feel less alone.

Life is a string of choices that most people make without knowing what, why, and how to choose. The only tool you have is your intuition. Your intellect, emotions, and instincts are in fact of no use in choosing. So, I would recommend to work on developing your intuition.

You said you started your spiritual journey in 2011. If you feel disoriented, bored after 9 years, it is likely that you aren't on the right path.

Maybe this is a turning point for you. Unfortunately, you can't rely on any system of thought, guru, book, forum to tell you what there is, if there is more or not. You are here to do something. You have to find out what that is and do it.

Put aside all your beliefs and expectations, and turn toward your inner source of knowledge and guidance.

To get into an optimum state of consciousness, you could use some nondenominational meditation or prayer, but I recommend to get in contact with your subconscious using self-hypnosis.

[Shivani Devi]

This can also indicate a readjustment or refocusing of energy and intent.

As Miss Hepburn has said, take time to focus on what is important to you and it is necessary to get all of that old, stagnant energy out.

If you are creative, then now may be a good time to explore your talents, either artistically, musically...whatever you have a natural ability for, use that to work through the boredom.

Also, volunteering and helping out in the community can help....give of yourself to those less fortunate and express gratitude for what you have and whatever comes your way.

Spend time out in nature appreciating the beauty of creation...go for walks in the forest or along a beach...take off your shoes and ground yourself in the grass or sand...sit with your back against a tree..

I agree with you that most conversations are superficial and boring, but go out and find others who have similar interests to you...even if you have to travel a bit....I may even go to university and study philosophy...and experiences with people online is nothing like going out there and meeting other people face to face.

All the best and good luck.

[Phaelyn]

This was a pretty good talk on losing interest in things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O529zALjDjQ