Dear Members and Lurkers:
Very little writing is about Human Adulthood and there are not many myths about it. In its infant form it appears as ''self-improvement'' work. Almost always that is about developing a stronger self-image or ego. This is not my experience of H/A. Let me talk about some of the ''none myths'' of H/A:
None Myth #1: You will be happy and no longer experience sorrow.
I grant you that this is a rather grandiose outcome, but it is not far from the truth (literally and figuratively).The understandings that come from becoming adult include such things as realizing that no one can ever hurt you and you can never hurt another. All hurts are based on stories that something or someone should or shouldn't do something or be a certain way. Realizing this source of emotional pain and dealing with it prior to such stimulus arising leaves one quite immune to such silliness.
None Myth #2: You will lose all sense of guilt and regret.
Now that's a biggie but not impossible. Realizing (through appropriate study and contemplations) that you are 100% responsible for everything that arises and never at fault or guilty of anything leads to the experience that neither is anyone else in this dream. Very freeing.
None Myth #3: Attaining H/A will assist in adjusting to T/R.
This is probably the most important facet of H/A. T/R can be, and often is, quite disconcerting and disruptive. It may even take some years to settle in. H/A helps smooth the way. Those other dreamed entities close to you will understand your new state of being a little better and you will be able to deal with their concerns more easily.
None Myth #4: Attaining H/A will destroy existing relationships.
That sounds pretty brutal and calls for a little clarification. H/A can, and often does, bring about changes in relationships and the way you relate to others. The issue is that the lies you have been living by bubble to the surface and become too painful to not be dealt with. Now this is not always the case but it certainly does occur. After some bumpy spots in the road and a little honesty, it inevitably ends up that all parties are happier. This can take a little time and tears, but is always for the better.
None Myth #4: You will lose weight, tan better, grow a thicker head of hair and become more attractive.
Well, you will have to put up with my B.S. for a moment, BUT, becoming more attractive is not as ridiculous as it sounds. Openness, a sense of being free and honest, being more gentle and real, plus other attributes of H/A are certainly more attractive than a robust ego and puffed up self-image, at least you will be attracting a better quality person (forgive my inability to express that well, but I think you can grasp my intentions).
Your thoughts and questions are always welcome and I wish you a happy adulthood.
Love ya, Jed.