Main Disc. Thread - HERO Origins: Sage and a Blade (Now Available! Q Core for Customs Available!)

[Seneca]

I know you’re joking, but this is one of the best meditations. It has a way of cutting through the BS to what is truly important to you.

Are you hesitating to clean your room?

Meditate on your death and imagine your family having to come to sort your stuff.

What experience do you want them to have?

Do you want them to find a neat place where it’s easy to clean and pack up your stuff? Or do you want them to be disgusted by your living conditions?

[summit]

I completely agree that meditation on your mortality is essential for development.

And I like aspects of your analogy of leaving a clean room. It echoes the concept – if I’m remembering correctly, it’s been awhile since reading Hagakure – that a samurai should have all of his affairs in order as if he’d die that same day.

A samurai needed to be prepared to do what needed doing, even if it meant his death. (Not that I agree with all samurai customs.)

It was a level of responsibility and accountability that doesn’t seem to be common. Especially not among people who don’t consider their own inevitable deaths.

That said, and I can’t stress this enough…

…if there’s a dead guy walking around, it’s 100% a zombie.

[RagnarLothbrok]

Hero Results:

@RagnarLothbrok

Im writing this post after some reflection about the muay thai workout i did this morning, we did a lot of heavy bag work today and i noticed a few things, my strikes were harder and more powerful, my technique was more refined and sharp and my movement was more fluid less rigid.

This results are all very pleasing hut the most important thing is the separation of the kind from the body, the state of the mind shall not affect the body and the state of the body shall not affect the mind, the mind should observe what the body is doing but not interfere, let the body do what the body is capable of doing.

The goal is to let the body fight on its own, the mind should remain silent while fighting, while working on the heavy bag i noticed this separation, i kicked and my mind told the body “turn a little more” and the body listened, i kicked again and every kick the mind observed and told the body how to refire the technique and the body listened.

The mind didn’t make the body kick, the body kicked on it’s own, the mind just told the body how to do it better.

[BeingNeo]

So I had space for a third sub with NR and Khan St3 and since i’ve been meditating on my fear of failing for the past few weeks, I decided to go for it.

A bit of background, i’ve had many messages through dreams in my life, and while I don’t maintain a journal, I do remember the ongoing patterns. One pattern that has been consistent since childhood is me finding myself in a scary/dangerous situation and running. As a child i used to have many dreams running away from something in the dark, the associated feelings were always fear.

The frequency of those dreams reduced quite a bit as a grew up, but would still have them rarely. But never had a dream where I willingly would step ahead to face the challenge even knowing this would mean my end.

Ran one loop before going to bed last night, and in 36 years of my existence, for the first time I had a dream where I faced two of my fears and in one of them even stepped ahead to face it all on my own so my friends and family can run to safety.

I woke up feeling reborn, not happy, not sad, a bit tired and disoriented but almost like my reality has been shifted internally. I feel something has changed, but I feel very drained, at the same time I do feel a sense of love within. It also gave me wisdom that you never eliminate fear, you just cultivate love so strong that it fuels your drive to face any adversity for the ones you love.

Thank you for this sub, I have struggled with the old reality since childhood and it has kept me from achieving so many things in my life.

[summit]

Do you guys know the one about the samurai and the tea master?

If you don’t, it’s worth taking a few minutes to read. It’s a take on facing death/fear, which seems to be par for the course along the Hero’s journey.

(I haven’t listened to the audio. Reading it was faster.)

The Samurai and the Tea Master - Storynory

[RagnarLothbrok]

Hero/Muay Thai custom results:

@RagnarLothbrok

Yesterday at the muay thai workout, my trainer said to me things that made me assure that i am not delusional, i really do progress at an astonishing rate

His words: im astonished by your progress, really, every workout you come better than before,you are here only one month and you know how to hit and you have very good timing, you are calm under pressure, really good"

He told me this in the rest between sparring rounds, after he told me this i sparred with someone and he punched me too hard in face, i should have stayed calm, but i was furious, could not control myself, i released a left hook to his head and he dropped on the ground, i was shocked, didn’t think i have som much power in me.

I apologized, we talked, the trainer talked with us, everything good.

Than after the workout is finished, im heading out of the gym, the trainer asked me “do you plan to compete?” I told him “yes of course, this is what im here for” so he replied “good, your improvement is very fast”

I didn’t think it was possible to improve so rapidly, thanks @SaintSovereign and @Fire for this amazing program.

[RagnarLothbrok]

From yesterday’s session:

@RagnarLothbrok

Yesterday i did a boxing sparring with one of our guys in the gym, he is really good at boxing he did boxing for 6 months and muay thai for 2 months.

When i first started training, i couldn’t hit him not even once, he dodged everything and he hit me many times.

Yesterday, while he still had the advantage, i hit him many times and dodged a lot of his strikes, he told me i improved by a fuck ton and that it was really difficult for him.

This is my first month of training, he is training for 8 months.

Another thing is that during sparring i innovate moves on the go, could he with the help of Nouveau RICH.

I feel fearless during sparring, cold and calculated.

[BeingNeo]

People were saying Khan St1 is hard and may cause intense recon… I sailed through that but Hero… now this sub really breaks you down before it builds you up. Trying to ride through the recon 🥲

[summit]

Noticed a heightened dexterity and awareness when manipulating a blade today…

I was in the kitchen, about to slice into a chunk of tri-tip with my trusty chef’s knife, and something came over me: I had to see how easily I could manipulate the orientation of the blade using only one hand.

So, I spent a good few minutes intimidating the hell out of that tri-tip as I worked up to a decent transition speed while incorporating some dynamic movement.

What stood out to me was how fast I got comfortable with it: being able to clearly notice the minute finger placements that would change the rotation of the blade more easily, and not being worried about slicing a finger off after a few rotations.

Not a normal part of my training to manipulate chef’s knives…it was fun.

[Brahman]

For real bro, the same stuff happened to me as well.

That short kitchen knife felt real comfortable.

I stopped HERO now, so the effect happened only once fr me

[Lichtenauer]

Do you do swordfighting?
And if so, a Japanese style, a European style or something completely different?

[summit]

A Japanese style

[SaintSovereign]

So, I finally got around to training today – grabbed the shinai and started practicing the forms that I remembered. Uhhh, I haven’t done this in about 5 years, and I remember everything – all the nuances, and I looked better than I did when I first trained kenjutsu some 15 years ago.

That being said, I’m being drawn to Kali and / or Wing Chun because I really want to try the sensitivity drills like chi sao.

[Azriel]

I missed the physical strength and durability part of this before

@SaintSovereign is there anything like the physical strength, durability, awareness in this sub that could be used as modules in a custom or a separate physical only title ?

[SaintSovereign]

I think the SPS and APS modules. We’re actually about to start sunsetting some of the modules (don’t be worried, they will still be updated just not sold) so we’re can reevaluate everything based upon the needs of the current customer base.

In the past, I was worried about people abusing modules like enhanced strength to terrorize your public (hence why we paired them with the virtue scripting in HERO Origins), but with the New Subliminal Experience style scripting, we can mitigate that.

[unusualfellow]

@SaintSovereign

In the past, I was worried about people abusing modules like enhanced strength to terrorize your public

[Viktor]

An honest review of HeO after 2 cycles based on the goals:

Review

@Viktor

I finished 2 cycles of HeO. Here is my honest review of it so far based on the goals:

@SaintSovereign

Rapid progression in your chosen art, both physically and spiritually with ongoing growth in your combat technique, feeling as though channeling wisdom from ancient masters with each strike.

the rapid progression manifested in nudges to learn more about my craft. i began consuming materials that I had put aside for a long time after running HeO.
I don’t understand what growing spiritually means, but I feel more conviction to do my work with integrity and morality. i feel something inside me is being moved.

@SaintSovereign

Elevate the inner self in battle and life, aiming for both external and internal victories.

I don’t understand what the inner self is, but I feel a deeper belief & conviction to do my best with my craft, to be the best i can be in my line of work. i don’t only feel it as a nudge, I feel it inside in a way that I can’t really describe.

@SaintSovereign

Prioritize gradual mastery over quick gains to achieve long-lasting excellence in any skill or art form.

This is already how i think before using HeO. but i think this manifested in how I’m more inclined to think long term in other areas of my life too.

@SaintSovereign

Enhanced combat skills and accelerated recovery times.

I don’t do “combat” at all, i don’t even play games. the most i do is combating mosquitoes, lol.
I still haven’t experienced the accelerated recovery times. but i understand that this is a physical shifting scripting and it will take time to manifest. what i can think this scripting caused is how i get the intuition to stop & start eating certain foods.

@SaintSovereign

Experience time dilation during combat situations, which allows for better reaction time and decision-making.

I don’t do anything that requires split second decisions like that, so i can’t tell.

@SaintSovereign

Heightened mental clarity and focus in combat situations, enhancing your perception of opponents’ movements and actions.

I need to start playing games again, this sounds useful in that scenario.

@SaintSovereign

Physical transformation granting incredible strength and durability, effectively turning your body into a fortress.

i can’t tell about durability, but the strength part is interesting. i thought it was going to give me a boost out of nowhere, but it manifested as nudges to do things that will help me gain more strength consistently instead, which i really like. it’s like how Mogul doesn’t give you money out of nowhere, it helps build your foundation to have better opportunities to gain money.

@SaintSovereign

Experience incredible increases in stamina and overall physical capability.

My activities changed a lot after i started HeO so i can’t really compare the before and after.
in term of workouts & doing my daily work, i still haven’t felt it. but again, i can’t give a fair comparison yet.

@SaintSovereign

Unveil layers of hidden wisdom in combat, continually refining and evolving techniques that extend beyond the physical realm.

The sub made me get into sword training, and after 2 cycles i can say that my skill is better than when i started. the scripting manifested in making me do daily sword training so it works.

@SaintSovereign

Mastery of strikes with a blend of power, speed, accuracy, fluidity, and energy efficiency.

I feel this when I’m doing my sword training. it’s like i know what to improve and how.

@SaintSovereign

Footwork evolves to an astonishing level of agility and fluidity.

I feel this too with my sword training

@SaintSovereign

Confound opponents, making it almost impossible for them to land a blow.

i guess i confounded the mosquitoes? i can’t tell, i don’t do any sparring.

@SaintSovereign

Application of martial wisdom to modern life challenges, offering frameworks for ethical and effective problem-solving.

@SaintSovereign

Waking up each day with an infusion of extraordinary confidence, power, and an unshakeable sense of invincibility.

i missed this when i read the goals, i have never thought about it.

• Extraordinary confidence: I feel the confidence in what i do more than outwardly, it’s hard to judge because i was running HeO with LBFH & DRLD, both elevate my confidence in their own ways.
• Power: I believe it has been integrated well into me that i can’t really tell. i should have paid attention to this.
• Unshakeable sense of invincibility: it’s not unshakeable yet. but there’s something interesting, i feel more vulnerable towards myself, which may help me to feel more invincible towards outside influences. or maybe it was LBFH’s effect. either way, I’ll run HeO solo next cycle so it will be more clear after.

@SaintSovereign

An uncanny ability to remain calm and composed in every situation, setting an example for others in how to navigate life’s unpredictabilities.

I feel less calm in some areas and more calm in others. i need more exposure to be sure. what i can tell for now is, i feel calmer than when i used WB, but less composed.
as for setting an example, it’s hard to tell. i feel like I’m calm but I’m not as persuasive as to effectively give an example for others. I feel my socialization ability is lowered with HeO overall, but it’s a price I’m willing to pay to be able to focus on my craft.

@SaintSovereign

Exude newfound confidence in posture and voice.

This is a no. i feel less confident specifically when i talk, which i find weird. maybe it’s a recon or because of exhaustion. maybe it’s just my feeling and I’m actually more confident.
i have inner confidence, especially in what i do. but it is only when i talk that i feel it’s less.

@SaintSovereign

Relentless evolution and self-improvement, symbolizing an unwavering commitment to the mastery of your skills and talents.

I need to post my whole journal to show how much HeO helps me increase this part of my life. for short, i began to study more about my craft. i don’t just do them, i want to really get into them.
as for commitment, i was committed before HeO, now I’m devoted, bordering religious in what i do.

@SaintSovereign

Deeply ingrained qualities of poise and resilience, allowing for an unfazed approach to life’s challenges.

oh… so this is where the resilience comes from. i thought it was from DRLD alone. long story short, i found a limit to my resilience that i wasn’t aware of and this discovery has been helping me a lot. it was one of my flaw that i didn’t even know about.
as for poise, i can feel myself trying to find the equilibrium in what i do. granted, I’m still struggling with implementing said balance. but it’s slowly settling & coming together.

@SaintSovereign

Develop an intuitive sixth sense that alerts you to danger before it manifests, rendering you untouchable by harmful influences, protecting you from both visible and invisible threats.

i was running HeO with LBFH so it’s hard to tell. all i can say is, they both work really well.
danger alert aside, my intuition in general is being enhanced a lot by HeO, maybe it’s because of this scripting, maybe it’s because of the wisdom scripting in HeO, more wisdom may lead to better intuition too like mimisbrunnr’s description said.

@SaintSovereign

Master facets of protection, self-defense, and survival, achieving a level of expertise that equips you for any situation.

I can’t tell, i bought mosquito nets a few weeks ago though so that may help with self defense and survival, lol.

@SaintSovereign

Enjoy selective “invisibility” against those who harbor ill intentions, ensuring they don’t derail your journey.

i feel this a lot with LBFH, so i really can’t tell the difference with HeO. what i notice is how smooth my journey is. i can say more about how smooth it is, but that belongs in LBFH’s testimonial instead.

@SaintSovereign

Exude a sense of security that reassures those around you, serving as a living assurance of safety for those in your circle.

I feel it with other’s responses to me when it comes to my work.

@SaintSovereign

Radiate the essence of all Seven Virtues of Bushido.

• Rectitude
  I always do my best to do the right thing when it comes to my work and other important stuff, but HeO shows & urges me to fix little things that I didn’t care about doing right like not putting trash in the trashcan right away.
• Courage
  I can’t tell. I’m fairly courageous when it comes to things that intrigue me or are important to me. so it’s not really clear if there’s an increase.
  I don’t do heroic courage though, it’s vastly different from the moral values that i believe in. i don’t do random heroic acts, I won’t go up against injustice or suffering of people that I don’t care about. i only help people who I know are actively striving to be better.
• Benevolence
  I think LBFH has a bigger impact on this than HeO, so i can’t tell.
• Respect
  again, it’s mixed with LBFH’s effects, but i can say that a different kind of respect is growing inside me.
• Honesty
  nothing has changed with my honesty in general. HeO changes the frequency of how much I say them though.
• Honor
  I feel this really strongly with HeO. I hold the concept of chivalry and honor really tightly in what I do before I started HeO. now I feel it much, much deeper with it. this makes me feel really fulfilled.
• Loyalty
  I feel like this part is growing, I can’t really tell how it is doing so. I find it easier to commit to pethings when I see the clear potential in them.

@SaintSovereign

Cultivate an unerringly precise moral compass and experience daily growth in righteousness and moral integrity.

I feel this growth really deeply & naturally, I know I’m one even before I started HeO, but it is bringing me to a new depth. I really enjoy it.

@SaintSovereign

Internalize the concept of “Honor,” transforming your actions and essence.

I feel this too. I’m honoring my craft deeper and deeper since i started HeO. It gives me a profound sense of fulfilment.

@SaintSovereign

Become a beacon of trust, dignity, and respect, deepening roots in the virtue of honor day by day.

I can feel people giving me more trust, dignity and respect in my work environment. it feels different.
yes, i feel the virtue of honor is having a deeper root inside of me. I love how it gives me a lot of emotional prosperity in my life.

@SaintSovereign

Achieve unwavering loyalty in relationships, commitments, and causes.

Become a pillar of reliability and trustworthiness.

it’s as I wrote above.

@SaintSovereign

Feel a deep-rooted sense of respect for yourself, others, and the world.

this part, I didn’t expect the effect to be this much, it deepens and enhances my conviction towards respecting & honoring people, myself, and what I do.

@SaintSovereign

Achieve a multidimensional level of honesty—true to self, word, and actions.

HeO actually makes me control how much I express my honesty. when it’s not needed or it’s not good for me, It gives me the intuition to not say things just because of honesty.
I guess there are scripts to help you not become a loose faucet just because you’re “honest”. i think that scripting is affecting me more than the scripting about honesty itself. Or maybe it’s because of the wisdom scripting in general.

@SaintSovereign

Experience liberation from societal masks, pretensions, and half-truths.

I see no difference in how honest I am. I often go out of my way to be as honest as possible, but I do believe that those things are useful & righteous when used properly & responsibly, so maybe the scripting is being overwritten by my beliefs.

@SaintSovereign

Apply honesty in difficult conversations and complex decisions to build trust and resolve issues.

Some instances where I need to apply honesty like that have manifested before now that I think about it.

@SaintSovereign

Live authentically to enrich your life and inspire positive change in others.

I feel this deeper than before I used HeO. My life is really being enriched because of its help.
I didn’t pay attention at this point before. but now that I think about it, since I started HeO, I have inspired more people to change positively after talking about or showing my life to them. this scripting definitely works.

@SaintSovereign

Use unwavering honesty as a guiding principle to shape and define your life journey.

I think this is different from the outward honesty that’s listed above, if it’s about honesty in myself and what I do, then yes. i think it has been going up.

@SaintSovereign

Continuously expand your capacity for honesty to reach new horizons of personal growth.

It’s as I wrote above about honesty.

@SaintSovereign

Commit to integrity in all actions, big or small, to solidify a strong moral foundation.

This is, by far, one of the biggest effects that HeO has on me, it helps me have a deeper integration with this virtue.

@SaintSovereign

Focus your thoughts to navigate life’s challenges, drawing inspiration from dreams or insightful experiences.

This effect is really profound. i thought it was only going to help me by extracting insights from big actions like mastering my craft and all, but I gained a lot from simple acts like eating & working out too.
As for gaining inspiration from dreams when I’m sleeping, not yet.

@SaintSovereign

Transform daily training sessions into sacred rituals for focused and meaningful practice.

I don’t feel what i do is sacred in the sense that i understand the word “sacred” as. but i do feel them being more meaningful.

@SaintSovereign

Practice relentless refinement in the pursuit of skill and mastery to avoid plateaus.

This is one of the biggest effects that i got from HeO. I feel a lot of nudges to learn & refine my skills from the first time i used it.

@SaintSovereign

Embrace a philosophy of continuous improvement that permeates all aspects of life.

Stack layers of skill and understanding over time, aiming for a lifelong journey of mastery and growth.

I love this scripting. it was how I saw life before I used HeO. now I see it on a deeper level, and it’s only getting stronger. continuous improvement is one of the key to a fulfilling life.

Overall,
The virtues that HeO instils into me are aligned with who I am and what I strive to be. using this sub enhances them and makes me feel really fulfilled. it gives me a deep feeling of emotional prosperity that I can’t really put into words.

[Azriel]

@SaintSovereign

We’re actually about to start sunsetting some of the modules (don’t be worried, they will still be updated just not sold)

That the current versions will be eliminated in favor of improved ones? Are the SPS or APS modules going?

[SaintSovereign]

I don’t know, but all the existing modules will continue to be upgraded indefinitely. Right now, it’s just very confusing due to the number of options. And after our meetings yesterday, we decided that we may still sell them, they’ll just be in an archive category.

[Calypso]

What do you mean we can’t build customs with physical shifting anymore?