On Loneliness

Ah I remember discovering JK many years ago. Definitely one of the more enlightened and aware among us.

I think Ive had the most potent personal and spiritual growth when I spent time alone with myself.

Awesome to see Krishnamurti on HN. If anyone is interested, his book _Freedom from the Known_ is highly recommended: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Known-Jiddu-Krishnamurti/dp/0....

He's the boss. He despises idol worship, but if I have to name one person that has the most/best influence on my life, this is the one (for the past twenty years). I highly recommend his work.

I have first discovered Eckhart Tolle, then Krishnamurti. Great insights, he always talks about the root of the problems.

As with all enlightened superstar spiritual teachers, just don't look his life too closely or you will be disappointed. Even people who start good and their feet on the ground (like Krishnamurti) end up full of shit when they get too much wrong kind of attention. https://tricycle.org/magazine/the-shadow-side-krishnamurti/

“If you want to lose your religion, make friends with the priest.”

As someone who's second career is basically meditating (in terms of time and effort) I acknowledge the value and importance of having personal teacher as a guide. On the other hand I strongly warn about getting into trap of thinking them as something else than specialists that can help you with some issues.

'After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path' by Jack Kornfield is essential reading on the subject.