I want to do this also as a little experiment (I'm a scientist, supposedly) that might benefit others that also have similar goals or are in similar positions.

Ultimate goal: to be free of the system, but benefitting from it

Basically, like many of you I imagine, I'm quite unpleased by having to conform with the whole 9/5- "advanced" western system universe. The usual stuff: having a limited amount of fictional resource (money) that has to be replenished in ways that we don't like in order to afford the things that we do actually like. This and of course all the repercussions on our families, friends, and our own very mindset and soul (all the limiting beliefs, the societal expectations, the wealth disparities, the ecological damage, the productivity myths, the whole package).

• Now: It's clear that's a big reality shift. Suppose that we, with the now manifested freedom, can do what we finally like. Let's create a fictional scenario of what ultimately that would mean for our experimental character (everyone will create his or her own dream life, of course):

This guy is a millionnaire, has a private island, two luxurious villas- one in Bali, and one in the tuscan countryside. Has two ferraris, lamborghinis, all the pools and all the good food perfectly counted. You know, the basic dream life 101 that many in our society strive for.

But you can't go from Rome to the tip of the Everest in one jump (I know that some will argue with that, but let's approach this in a more popular and """""realist-friendly"""""" idea.

So we have to take steps and to train ourselves. Perfect. Suppose that our experimental guy has some knowledge about RT. He has read the book and follows some podcasts, whatever. He doesn't come unprepared- but he's not in any way a master of the principles either.

What would you, transurfers, suggest him to do? Or what would suggest to a younger you with that desire, given your knowledge and the abilities of the present?

I'm really curious because I want to go beyond the instructions of the book, and I'm super ecited about all the different quirks that everyone can add to the recipe in order to make the pie- which is ultimately an individual thing, but still.

So let's have some fun. What would you manifest first? Would you have a more systematic/ disciplined approach (like, first manifest a small goal, then another, then another that are all somewhat linked) or a more flowy one? Would you set up a routine dedicated to certain practices described in the book? Would you also apply other teachings as well? Would you try to involve others?

Let's have some fun!

Mostly Abraham talks about contrast, resistance and the whole hurdles generated from our lack of understanding such components of life describing them as reactions towards external stimuli.

So the problem lies in our reaction, rather than the circumstances themselves.

But what if the circumstances are perfect, and our internal state is, for some reason, not aligned?

I'm talking about depressive and intrusive thoughts.

These things just pop up for some reason, and keep us away from the vortex. But why would they appear? I know the solution lies ultimately in feeling good, but isn't feeling good going to displace or eradicate them?

I've lived with those all my life. Abraham saved me so much, and I see proof of the efficacy of aligned thoughts every day. What I can't fathom is why resistant thoughts can't be destroyed once and for all, if a strong enough connection/alignment with source is established.

Does that mean that we are not truly aligned? Or that means that when everything is seemingly well, the universe still wants to give us contrast to further it's expansion? Isn't that somewhat sadistic? Why not give us rest?

So, one big thing that I still struggle with- and it's basically my whole "trauma" backbone of my life.

I've been always EXTREMELY self aware, self analytical and introspective. Since I was incredibly small I knew that I was different.

I don't want to infuse too much low vibe stuff but I need for context. Be careful.

Growing up gay has been hell for me. I don't want to beat the drum of the old story, but you get the idea: why whole life has been somewhat linked to shame. And I even had long years of bullying.

This and just a bit of a narcissist mother that gave me an inner critic stronger than steel.

Mind you, I'm a wealthy and lucky person. And only now thanks to Abraham and my spiritual work I truly value that.

I still have social anxiety and the constant sensations that others want to bully me or that are actively trying to get hostile. Which is absolutely untrue, I manifested amazing colleagues thanks to metta meditations and robotic affirmations+ feeling good. It's truly amazing. BUT (I know that Abraham always hates the but BUT :)) my body doesn't register it.

I'm so proud that I'm slowly catching and distancing myself from these thoughts and little by little trying to replace them with more favorable imaginary scenarios and feelings.

What are some tips that you have found helpful? Have you ever felt or resolved something akin to that?

So, Abraham says that a belief is a thought that we keep repeating. But if that was the case, there wouldn't be a problem at all in the world.

I agree with Nero's view: belief need to be anchored with emotion, proof and repetition.

That's where I struggle with: if I want to install a new positive belief, how do I displace the opposite (that's usually an ACTIVE entity, that tries everything to seduce you)- when we don't have emotion?

The only logical conclusion is action, therefore proof.

So the vibrational point of view seems lacking here and the old world grindset emerges: I don't have emotion but I can generate a new belief through action.

That's what David goggins and the whole motivational crowd preach, and I see many in the manifestation space start to do that too.

And this also bleeds into the specificity: while Abraham says that clarity is a natural byproduct of our expansion, many say that in order to get what you want you need to *think* and specifically act towards that goal.

But I see that the problem lies in the beliefs. So how the hell do we change them, especially without emotion or proof? And why when we try to conjure up positive proof- It is always dimmed?

How can we generate the conviction needed for great beliefs to stick, without actions?

So....what I've been trying to manifest away is indeed my job.

And mind you, I'm feeling good and truly valuing my well being as #1 priority more and more, with a pair of nice manifestations that have already shown up.

However, as I'm trying to do this, and as I'm willing to do this, I can't help but.....not giving a fuck about my work.

Ok I'm there, but....I really don't care. So I am doing things a bit lightheartedly. I'm in a statal job, so it's basically impossible to get fired or having serious repercussions (and I've also manifested this, as my #1 priority in life is security).

I come from a very hard working family. My mother- aka the generator of all my evil- was extremely diligent and devoted to any type of work. I'm a natural philosopher and a creator, I prefer to study and elaborate on the planes of spirit and mind, rather than matter.

But I always needed to be as hardworking and robotic as possible to please her and others, as I did a scientific career where no kind of creative and """""naive"""""" thought is allowed.

Anyway, these negative imprintings still drag me down during the day. I'm just at work trying to see and feel the best as I can- and one way is actually not giving a fuck about it, not to mention vividly envision or thinking that indeed this is just temporary. I truly couldn't care less.

At the same time my inner critic goes haywire at the minimum error or breaking of the """"rules"""". The more I go on, the more I see that these rules are nothing but prisons created to keep us low vibe and compliant. Problem is that, most humans don't get that.

What to do then? How to concime or work my thoughts around this whole ordeal?

I'm curious to know your advice here.

I finally have some space, and I want a medium/large colubrid (that doesn't get incredibly huge or has pretty advanced necessities like a cribo or even a false water cobra- water+ large colubrid= death, and I don't really want to clean everything all the time).

I've been a long time researcher and enthusiast of those three species. The Russian ratsnake was my first choice as a beginner snake. Due to circumstances, I chose four-lined snakes. But that's another story.

Taiwan beauty snakes are just goated as far as looks and size.

They are one of the few snakes that I legit adore the wild type coloration, just so elegant and sharp.

Russians are cool as hell too, but my boa takes the spot as the "black snake". Carpet pythons, which are under my radar, are undoubtedly better looking, especially jungles. The Russians win for their temperament and curiosity against carpets, that's for sure.

Don't know how they fare temperament wise against Taiwan beauties though.

Most tais seem pretty chill, which is absolutely awesome.

Bulls.... everyone loves them. And they come in crazy cool morphs. I see their appeal, some are stunning indeed. But they are (bullsnakes) so since I want a pet, and I'm someone that loves to handle and interacts with animals a lot (I also do educational lectures) I really don't want or need to face aggressive or defensive snakes.

Bulls are also pricey. But I don't care, as a good quality animal is worth every penny.

So what do you guys think? I found three awesome specimens of each available. The enclosure is perfect for each one of those, and care is pretty similar for all of them.

What's your verdict?