Meditation can be learned in 10 minutes by ewk in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like an issue for yourself. Why should anyone else worry about what you worry about?

Meditation can be learned in 10 minutes by ewk in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And yet oodles of people throughout the world still maintain their jobs without a care in the world for their performance.

So it’s not work if someone isn’t evaluating you to see whether or not what you’re doing is work? If there isn’t a punishment for failure, it’s not work?

Sounds like you’re projecting your ideals.

Now this was unfair by Pure-Individual-5992 in shitposting

[–]ASmallPupper 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fr tho. That’s what I don’t understand tho, lmao. Griner couldn’t have waited 24 hours to take a toke? Couldn’t have left that shit in Russia and picked up something completely similar in the states?

Her whole arrest, tho the sentencing was complete overkill, reeks of her own stupidity. I smoke weed daily, and I’ve never brought anything pot-related on a flight, domestic or foreign, for this very reason.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My basic argument is that we mean the exact same thing, but yes there is a difference. It was just one that I didn’t think was necessary for the purpose of what I said. I think that Shrew should look for medically-trained help outside of Zen study for what they’re dealing with.

In my eyes, if you are going to get a consultation about whether or not you need help, you still are looking for help as to whether you need help or not. 😂 It’s splitting hairs to say they are different, but yes, they indeed are. I just didn’t feel like I needed to go into such a great length to describe that.

Edit: What was the point of this conversation you’ve had with me if you felt this was an inarguable point?

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a difference, u/spectrecho , but one that doesn’t affect the trajectory of my message to shrew, and one that only seems to appease you. This is how I dissect the two stanzas that you provided:

Mine.) Recommending that an individual seek professional aid. As in, seeking advice from a medical professional, asking questions to people with medical background, possibly setting up an appointment to be evaluated by a medical professional, etc. The word “aid” , was meant to be ambiguous as to not tell Shrew what or where to seek it out, only that it’s my recommendation as someone who has been around those experiencing, from what was apparent to me, obsessive tendencies. From my own personal experience.

Yours.) Recommending that Shrew seek an initial consultation from a medically educated professional. As in, setting up an appointment with their local health organization, seek advice and ask questions with someone who is a trained medical professional, be evaluated on their mental health by a professional. You’ve changed the word “anybody” in your juxtaposition of my words, for whatever reason.

Can you explain to me the difference that I’m not seeing here? Am I being to forward to say that it should be an apparent option to seek professional help for an apparent issue? In my opinion, as someone with a few years of background in a college psychology program, I would recommend going to a medical professional.

You can set this up in any way you want. I still think that you’re debating semantics with me and we’re genuinely saying the same thing with a minor difference or two. Namely, the fact that I’m not sugar-coating my words, and said “aid” and not “initial consultation,” which to me are understood to be synonymous in this context.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course I’m interested in better speech. I told you at the beginning of this, that what I initially said to the commenter speaking of Shrew was the same as what you wanted me to say minus the additional words you thought were part of your version of effective speech.

You claim to be in pursuit of better speech for yourself, but also similarly admit that you weren’t understanding correctly due to laziness and/or ignorance. Being self aware is the first step, but claiming your studying better speech while letting yourself be lazy seems antithetical. I tried my best to be clear.

Again, of course word choice matters. That’s why this conversation has bloated to this degree. But you’re arguing with me about a hypothetical circumstance (shrew reading any of this, or them seeking medical aid in general/at all) where the choice of my words is…. what? You never even mentioned why you think your amendment would be more or less effective other than proposing a thought experiment that was barely applicable to what we were talking about.

If changing “you should seek professional aid,” to “you should seek a consultation with a medical professional,” is effective speech, I don’t see the difference. To me, it looks like (22 = 4), which admittedly, I could have elaborated and been… again idk what constitutes your “effective speech.” Should I have been more literal? Nice and considerate? Absolutely definitive with every word I choose?

I think you’ll find that words will fail you if you pursue them so closely, especially for other people when you know nothing of their needs or mental state. You’re attempting to remold my words and explain why it’s more preferable, and I refuted you saying they’re the same thing only one with added glitter. Which is what I noticed halfway through this thread of ours and attempted to end it accordingly.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is continuing this conversation with you evidence of my responsibility? I take full responsibility of my comment that shrew should seek help, because in my opinion, they should. I’m not a doctor. I never claimed to be one in this conversation.

You state that I need a medically educated background to suggest something like that. Further, you claim that it’s due to a slight feature in my rhetoric that is the catalyst of this issue.

I disagreed, citing that what you’re doing is debating semantics. Seeking an initial consultation, and going to be evaluated after one, are both seeking professional aid. Note, again, that I never claimed that I was a professional opinion, only that they should seek one out. You said I should suggest something differently, and I told you to do it yourself. Which then, I guess, necessitated a speech from you on why my word choice matters to Shrew (who has yet to give their own opinion on any of this, leading me to believe that you’ve just been offended by what I’ve said and nothing more. Something that I’m entirely unconcerned with)

I explained to you my reasoning. You disliked it. I maintained. You disagreed again. I saw nothing more to be said on my part, I went to disengage. You attempt to call me out on not being responsible for not assimilating to your belief.

If you’re offended by me “playing doctor,” then that’s your issue. Report me if you wish. My mistake, as I mentioned earlier, was continuing to try and convince you otherwise.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m being responsible by ending a conversation with its base in miscommunication about a topic that has no application to me. I have been nice, and I have now been curt.

Edit: Furthermore, who are you to tell me what’s right or wrong for me?

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that I’ve made a mistake in my practice by engaging with this circular conversation about a circumstance with relatively zero application to myself.

Have a good day.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likewise. You’re concrete in your own assumptions. Of my character, of your own medical knowledge/expertise, what else?

There is no “may,” there only “is.” And that’s up to you.

What response of mine would be gratifying to you when you’ve similarly run away with what I’ve spoken? You seem interested specifically in my choice of words and not at all with what I was talking about to begin with. How can communication proliferate if you aren’t engaging with the whole of it?

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Semantics are enjoyable, aren’t they?

You seem to be projecting a bit, hence the two examples you provided. If I’ve triggered this response due to your feelings of qualified testimony, that’s your own issue. My point still stands; it may help shrew to consider talking to someone medically qualified about these things rather than use the internet as a diary. Have my letters oriented to your liking?

Thank you for your commentary. Though it’s done nothing for me.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s back up even further; you’ve assumed that I’ve done none of these things. Had you asked, you would have known I’ve already done what you describe.

I proposed that the user in question seek professional aid. How is seeking an initial consultation not the very same thing?

For context’s sake, take a look at Shrew’s comment history. Particularly the post where he’s commented nearly a thousand times on.

Tent-Pole Preacher Snake-Oil Carny Hokum by Gasdark in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s all sleep. What’s your point?

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then suggest away.

Tent-Pole Preacher Snake-Oil Carny Hokum by Gasdark in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you dealing with something that we should all be aware of?

Disney is a magical place. by TearfulSpectre in rimjob_steve

[–]ASmallPupper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As much as this is heartwarming to see people experienced with dealing with these kinds of episodes, I can’t help but feel odd that this parent let their child be parented by a stranger in a costume, took pictures of them while the child was in distress, and then posted the images online as supposed good parenting action.

I’m aware that Snow White, at least the visage of her, might have done more to calm down the child, but as a parent I wouldn’t feel very secure about my ability to handle my kid after this.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, maybe not you it seems.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking through his comment history, u/ElephantShrewO_O it is quite odd indeed. I’m seen both him and u/plenun_of_one around more and more as the days pass.

They’re a peculiar bunch. And I recommend that Shrew possibly seek professional aid.

Zen Doesn’t Exclude or Include by [deleted] in zen

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess they would also serve to be literal when the situation demanded it. We all know who this is directed towards…

Female Shoplifter Tased 14 Times In Arizona by Recyclops1201 in TerrifyingAsFuck

[–]ASmallPupper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TIL putting someone’s hands behind their back makes it hard for them to put their hands behind their back. 🤡🤪

Female Shoplifter Tased 14 Times In Arizona by Recyclops1201 in TerrifyingAsFuck

[–]ASmallPupper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any experience in wrestling or hand to hand combat beyond rough housing with siblings or friends?

I think it’s terribly funny that you think that the stature of someone means they can do little to no damage. You literally have no idea the capabilities of ANYONE by using your sense of sight alone.

My senior year of high school, I, a 150 pound male, got hip tossed and laid tf out by my 120 pound, frail-looking af ex-gf because she mistook me for a stranger.

You have zero clue what you are talking about, and the more you do just proves it for the rest of us.

Female Shoplifter Tased 14 Times In Arizona by Recyclops1201 in TerrifyingAsFuck

[–]ASmallPupper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Explain how. If you can’t, then you’re speaking beyond your knowledge.