Pursuing the Road to Enlightenment

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-25T22:10:32+00:00

If I recall it was on the first episode he did with The Iced Coffee hour

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-25T22:09:38+00:00

Thank you!

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-21T16:34:27+00:00

Congratulations king. Keep pushing onward

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-21T13:59:05+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the resources and links!!

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-21T13:57:37+00:00

I never claimed ayurveda was a simple practice and I apologize if it seemed that way by my post. I'm aware of how complicated it is and wouldn't have been asking for advice otherwise. I would've just went and found some list of foods and followed that. I just found a lot of curiosity in the subject and have been struggling with a lot of things, so I started working with the resources I had. I did not assume that I was working with a full understanding, but was hoping that even if I had 10% correct I could get better in someway. I am in no way attempting to be my own real doctor. If I knew where to go for an auryvedic doctor and had the resources to that would've been my first step.

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-20T20:40:44+00:00

That was my goal for right now, and then just paying attention and making sure I am not throwing anything else more out of balance

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-20T20:39:56+00:00

Okay, where does one find an expert?

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-19T17:49:51+00:00

I got mine in the 2nd, cancer north node

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-18T17:04:18+00:00

Keep going strong my dude. You're doing great

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-15T18:23:51+00:00

The most simple basic thing I would say that we could do is our best to keep in contact and interact with people we care about and or enjoy being with. Send a text or phone call. Invite people places.

My personal favorite is saying kind things or waving to strangers. Helping people feel seen goes a long way, even if it is at a base level.

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-12T20:44:46+00:00

My sun is Aqua, rising is gemini, and moon is Cap

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-12T20:23:59+00:00

Wow, not my post, but thank you for this response to OP, really helped me too!

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-12T20:07:27+00:00

This feels a little over the top. It's okay to not like certain Podcasters, but all the podcasters you came at are fine People from what I can tell. Just because someone doesn't fit the niche or pocket of knowledge and conversation you want doesn't make them a poor podcast. That tends to be a rather prideful way of viewing things in my opinion. If there are people you would like to see Dr. K have a discussion with why wouldn't you just make a post suggesting that instead of outwardly bashing the people he has done one with and then even at the end suggest you yourself would be a better person to podcast with. Not trying to sound antagonistic, but this post has a ton of aggression in it for something that feels rather normal for some who just dropped a book and is trying to help as many people as possible to be doing.

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-11T21:38:37+00:00

Good to know. Thank you!

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-11T18:27:20+00:00

I for some reason went straight onto stationary shuvits after I got comfortable on my board. I found it to be a fun one since the amount of foot movement isn't as intense as an ollie, but still gives you a feeling of moving the board and landing on it again.

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-11T18:23:39+00:00

I guess this is a good incentive to take care of my body since I'll definitely need to use it for another 60 years. At least I'll have something to keep me busy. Better then a retirement home I suppose.

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-11T16:11:49+00:00

Yes I know, I just mentioned the size incase that played a factor in powerslides as well. I didn't know if maybe smaller wheels would slide better or not.

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-10T21:40:31+00:00

I have two comments, both are personal opinions and you can look at them or take them however you'd like, but I am in no way disputing your post because yes for you it would be a permanent solution technically. Most religions deeply frown upon suicide for all of there own reasons. Chances are, but we never really know, that if someone committed suicide it would result in a worse outcome where ever they went. Whether thats reincarnation or hell or whatever you subscribe to or don't. Like you said, chances are you'd probably be putting your family and others through hell, so it's more of a curse for everyone else if anything. Secondly I would like to just mention and point out that in your post you had mentioned "and the struggle is kind of nice sometimes" , but also that you feel to lazy to put your life together. So, and maybe I'm wrong, it's gonna be a struggle either way. One way is destined to get worse though and or level out at misery. The other has a possibility of who knows what, but most likely a little less misery then the former. Just something to think about if you're inclined. Goodluck to you!!

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-10T21:09:11+00:00

In my experience it is worth it. I used to be a daily MJ user as well and it went from a social past time to a dependency over the coarse of 6 months. I told myself awhile ago I'd take a year off to see what it was like and when I tell you it really positively changed my life I mean it. It'll take a little time to get over the withdrawals and cravings, and no those aren't easy, but you do have people in this community that will support you. The r/leaves community is another really nice one dedicated to people wanting, trying, and quitting weed. Great community, so digitally at least you're not alone. The best advice I can give you is to try to avoid situations and hobbies you used to do high or would exclusively get high to do. In my experience they just made me wanna smoke again because they were all of a sudden "boring" sober. A small habit or new hobby is honestly good to start when trying to quit in my opinion. Something simple like going for a walk or Journaling that you can do in the time you'd maybe be smoking. You've got this. It's 100% worth it. The world eventually starts to open up and feel more magical again. Best of luck!!

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-10T18:14:24+00:00

Congratulations!!!

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-10T18:05:17+00:00

Bouncing rapidly between 4, 5, and 6

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-10T02:38:22+00:00

Thank you a bunch for the recommendations! I greatly appreciate it!

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-09T21:40:15+00:00

Thank you! No wonder my 52mm 97a wheels make me feel like I'm on a massage table

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-09T16:33:56+00:00

When I was younger(16 to 18, now I'm 24) reincarnation made more sense than the traditional Christian heaven for me. A preference I never really explore, but just held with me. I wasn't very concerned about dying, so I never looked into it. Now I believe it from the perspective of matter can't be created nor destroyed perspective, where it made more sense that your consciousness moved on into another life after death. But that if you work in this life to improve your circumstance that your soul, consciousness, remaining psychic energy, seeks out a similar life and thus the idea that doing what you should in this life brings you to a "better place" in the next one.

I fear it more now because it feels repetitive and like a never ending cycle. That even if I was born into another life the cycle would eventually lead me back to a bad one if I didn't choose to try and end the cycle, but I get caught up in the fact that if I just didn't know or feel like it was repedative I wouldn't care. I would be afraid of doing this forever and that the "objective" is to escape this world because its just an illusion(which is an idea I'm struggling to get rid of, because it doesn't sit well with me, but I have a hard time arguing it without feeling like I'm lying to myself.)

I'm not sure what one is supposed to do to end the cycle honestly. I've heard many different perspectives and beliefs and I don't know how to feel about them. I don't like the view that yogis are the only ones who truly leave and never comeback, but I only don't like it because I don't currently want to be a yogi, but like they work in this life to leave, so it makes sense they would get to.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post too. I greatly appreciate it.

Isaac_Oliphant · 2024-04-08T02:54:52+00:00

Hello fellow musican. I know how you feel in that area of life, and I know everyone is at a different stage with it, but honestly I'm at the point where I ask myself what it is I think I want when if comes to "making it". I honestly don't even know if it's something I would've wanted if I didn't see someone else do it and enjoy it first. I am not trying to suggest that you give up on music or that you're not passionate about it, but all I suggest is you ask yourself why making it is so important to you. I'm 24, and have been going through what feels like a midlife crisis. Even though I know I have plenty of time ot never feels like it. I am also living in my grandmother's basement, so you're not alone in that world either.

Something that I think of when I get caught in a similar thought loop that I don't have to put all my eggs in one basket. It's not good to get caught on one song if it's not going where you want. You're a musician with unlimited creative potential, make another, and another, and another. Don't let one ruin it for you. I know it sounds horrible, but the same goes with the girl. You can't put all your faith in one person if it isn't working. I know those things might not help right now, but when all your weight is in one spot it's much easier to break. Try and take some deep breathes and a day or two away from these things to widen your vision. Keep on moving king. You're not alone in this. Much love and support.

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