gabe

Hi Friva, I would not care much. None of the people I shared my view with were laugthing.. they usually remain silent - meaning that they do not understand and/or feel that there might be some truth in it. Most people are convinced they have to do something (eg trading) in order to have what they want (eg lots of money) so that they can become happy. However, the moment they have achieved "lots of money" they understand that they have not become happy and wonder. I am convinced it is the other way round: If I can be at peace & joy, I am in such a powerful mental state so that I can follow my passion and choose whatever I want (eg lavish abundance of money). Having and Doing are predominant Ego-states that cannot nearly achieve what a powerful consciousness state can.. this is the real source to riches. Most people think this is total "nuts".. for me the only way to freedom. People think this is not true because "trading" is a very serious fight of survival.. to me it is a game to be played. Whoever loses has the chance to improve and grow... Does this still make sense? Gabe

I have thought about this quite some time before as I got approached by family & friends. Actually perceiving trading as "spiritual activity" I see myself as very useful to society. I do not need to build anything (Having) nor do I need to be of service to anybody (Doing). I enjoy myself Being in a state of mind that is based on gratitude & joy - to me one of the pre-requisites of consistent profitable trading. In such states I bring consciousness into the world by transcending emotions of fear & greed. Since I learned to trade I am a much more conscious & happy person. Very similar, a monk heightens the cosnciousness of the world (without much doing) by his thoughts & deeds alone. That makes sense to you? Gabe