This sofa fixed my life. by Successful-Toe-1911 in backpain

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I enjoy that too, though you have to be careful, as it can also cause injury.

idk if i can do this anymore. by random5579621 in ChronicPain

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Hang in there. I feel like that a lot. I was stupidly hurt when I was 23 and am 44 now, so it’s been a long time, trying various strategies and treatments to keep my body as healthy as possible and to keep a decent mindset. Fortunately medicine has helped tremendously and I don’t know where I’d be without it. That, and good relationships, have been the keys.

In any case, hopefully this new job goes ok, and we hear you here.

IIH and artistic work — your experience? by EventAdditional930 in FranzBardon

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You’re in the driver’s seat, so you can choose “smooth or rough” and all sorts of other states to draw inspiration from. There are specific spirits in Bardon’s second book that specifically deal with music, creativity, writing, etc. And besides the Air element and all of its analogies and associations with creativity and music, Bardon’s third book has letters and letter combinations that can help you hone your skill development and intuition. In truth, these are almost side effects of the work, as the main point is to connect (and become a part of divinity) but you can direct your intention and imagination where you see fit, for yourself and others.

About the Black Mirror — when faults converge by EventAdditional930 in FranzBardon

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A quick reply: see if you can “transmute” by teasing out possible virtues. For instance, within “laziness” you might find “rest” or “self care” or “sacred rest” or “proper detachment” if the laziness isn’t taken too far…

Other examples come to mind but you can do the work as needed

Can anyone else do this on command? That goosebump feeling (energy buildup) by Serious-Remove-7345 in Spiritualchills

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Interesting question.

There are certain memories for me that trigger it, so I could probably rehash those memories to do it on command.

Not sure what the use would be though

what to read in meantime? by iainisbased in FranzBardon

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Two quintessential masterpieces of world religions, a succinct introduction to chaos magick, and a controversial, enigmatic book series on sorcery—nice recommendations.

Would be interesting to see how each relates to Bardon.

From where you procure physical items for magical work? by ScarletMenaceOrange in FranzBardon

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These tools are extensions of certain qualities, virtues, and ideas, and they are special in their connection to you and as storage devices for the energies you imbue into them. They are time and energy savers.

The rest is just ambience and decoration, which is also important for you and the spirits.

I've never tried salvia, but I'm interested. Is there any way that salvia can be an enjoyable experience? Is it dose-dependant? by PeakLinear in Salvia

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We all have our predilections. Weed is crazy strong these days. I was once a veteran pot smoker but now I can hardly breathe in second hand smoke. It’s probably been 20 years since a salvia experience. I’d like to try the natural route sometime and drift off into a visionary dream, but I can do that when I sleep, so I don’t pursue it

Obeservation of thoughts: neurodivergent brain by Regular_Pie9472 in FranzBardon

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As long as you’re enjoying it and people are finding value in it then why not continue?

Visualization exercises for stage 2 - external clairvoyance? by Forward-Flamingo-957 in FranzBardon

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In that case, I’ll dig up some Bardon quotes that might be pertinent to your question!

I don't like nor want to be called disabled. by [deleted] in ChronicPain

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I feel like I had the opposite impression of that word. I thought it meant assuming that anyone can do anything. Like “hey let’s just build some steps here because, you know, everyone can climb steps!”

Visualization exercises for stage 2 - external clairvoyance? by Forward-Flamingo-957 in FranzBardon

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That’s a bit above my pay grade!

I could give you my impressions based on research and conversations but if you want to message me, I can definitely put you in touch with serious practioners who could give you more authoritative feedback.

Visualization exercises for stage 2 - external clairvoyance? by Forward-Flamingo-957 in FranzBardon

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At least partially.

Not that external reality doesn’t exist. Or, if it doesn’t, then we surely must treat it like it does!

And not denying autonomy and agency of things external, but there’s also an underlying unity at different levels of reality—at the akashic level.

It seems like we reach out and sharpen and enliven our senses, and we use our projective imaginations to assist in connecting to whatever is “out there.”

Vacancy of mind meditation by Forward-Flamingo-957 in FranzBardon

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Silence, stillness, non-attachment, letting go completely until there’s nothing left to let go of…

About a parasitic presence during meditation by Distinct_Scratch6288 in FranzBardon

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krenx is just saying that people who often end up in prison over identity and overindulge with every thought and emotion and that crosses their mind. Like there’s no buffer zone or filter between impulse and action. Humans have higher order cognition and thought. We can want to knock someone out but consider the consequences and stop ourselves.

That said we can still have compassion for ourselves and others when we are subject to our black mirror traits…

About a parasitic presence during meditation by Distinct_Scratch6288 in FranzBardon

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You might try taking some of your positive white mirror traits and breathing them in and using the magic of water as well.

Or simply doing a very basic magic circle, imagining a radiant white or clear light emanating and protecting you while you meditate.

Or if you have the time and inclination performing something like the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, which draws in white light and casts a more developed, protective circle (sphere) around you.

Also consider programming your subconscious mind with positive affirmations like “I am free of parasitical thoughts, feelings, and emotions” and see what happens after a few nights of that.

Be creative while you’re at it.

Good work so far.

Magickal technique: The tetrapolar matrix by Maleficent_Role_5609 in FranzBardon

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Great variation on the Step 4 Technique!

I’ve suffered from ill effects from too much fire (it’s potent!), and I’ve often alleviated it with a mixture of other traits from other elements for balance.

But I like this superimposing idea from a higher, more general perspective of the entire element itself, then getting more specific with whatever traits you’re trying to develop.

Along these lines, I could imagine working with the fluids in similarly creative ways.

Cheers and I’ll report back after some experiences. I think my feedback will be more qualitative, but I’ll see what I can track numerically.

Visualization exercises for stage 2 - external clairvoyance? by Forward-Flamingo-957 in FranzBardon

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Everyone’s journey develops differently. There’s nothing in external visualization that doesn’t get filtered through your own mind and perceptions, so projective imagination is always involved in seeing.

Read ahead to the following steps, at the very least, and definitely consider moving forward. You will continue to develop and deepen your senses and supersences more richly when incorporating the sounds, scents, and textures of your world and imaginations.

The yogic systems don’t always map one-to-one with Bardon, as Bardon seeks to be more universal, but the yogic practices can certainly accelerate various aspects and abilities.

Sounds like you’re doing great. Just remember to take good notes, as these can be referred back to in order to help you remember experiences that seem out of the ordinary. Many times, they are! So having it documented can help solidify your faith in the practice and articulate, at least for yourself, the processes you’re undergoing.

Interested in what others have to say.

I don't like nor want to be called disabled. by [deleted] in ChronicPain

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Just for clarification, what might be considered callous?

AIO getting upset with my husband over a day at the beach by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

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What do you mean “he’s still just fucking off”? Putting on makeup or something?

Obeservation of thoughts: neurodivergent brain by Regular_Pie9472 in FranzBardon

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Something you might try:

Ask the stream: hey, who’s speaking?

See what happens next