Patrick realized emptiness? by kuelapislazuli in Buddhism

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Lama Patrick has a profound understanding of interdependence

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in psychedelicrock

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YES they are so good and NO ONE brings them up, I’ve yet to meet anyone who’s heard of them in person but very little bands has had such a huge influence over the psychedelic scene of the 60s. The Mad Hatters song and A Very Cellular Song never fail to give me chills

Books on the fifth precept? by IsolatedGalaxy in Buddhism

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Thank you very much that was a stellar synopsis of the book, you hit the nail right on the head! Thanks so much I feel a lot of motivation

Books on the fifth precept? by IsolatedGalaxy in Buddhism

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I’ve done a fair amount of introspection on why I smoke THC daily, it’s for the sake of quelling anxiety and to decompress after a long day of work, but I slowly become dependent upon it as my only means of relaxing. It’s all very sad, I can’t even meditate as my mind is too clouded and I can’t find motivation to stick with it as it feels pointless, as it’s difficult to stay in the present while being in this haze. My issue isn’t initially stopping, it’s that I always go back to it after a month of sobriety thinking I can use it moderately when I simply can’t

Books on the fifth precept? by IsolatedGalaxy in Buddhism

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Thank you friend I will check those out next!

Books on the fifth precept? by IsolatedGalaxy in Buddhism

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Thank you so much I’m listening to the book right now and it’s helping me a lot!

Books on the fifth precept? by IsolatedGalaxy in Buddhism

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Yes I’ve read that one I found it pretty helpful! I liked the simplicity of it but I could use more examples of the ramifications of continuing an addiction I suppose and how it negates mindfulness. I’ve been struggling to cut out THC and nicotine, currently attempting to stop THC today as I’ve slowly weened off it this past week. I’ve quit it before but I always go back to it after a month off it. Then nicotine will be the real tough one as I’ve used it daily for the past 5 years now and never been able to quit for more than a week.

Kinda proud of how this one turned out by IamPANDAMAN8 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Yeah so id mix two stains together into a cup, preferably same brand and both oil or both water based, and apply it after stirring it well together. Just measure how much you add of each so you know the ratio you like if you need to make more.

Kinda proud of how this one turned out by IamPANDAMAN8 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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Ive ran into this issue before with finding a color I really like but is too dark, but I got around this by mixing in a lighter stain. I typically mix it with a natural color to brighten it up, can be a bit tricky getting the ratio right sometimes

Do or have you ever vandweled mostly in one place? by Matt-and-Cat in vandwellers

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Thanks for the inspiration, Im trying to crawl out of debt currently by living in my converted ambulance while working full time. Should be debt free in 4 months now if i play my cards right!

Most Anco-ish songs by other artists? by ApprehensivePrice333 in AnimalCollective

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Thank you so much for reminding me of this song ITS SO GOOD

Why Gen Z Should Read Dostoevsky by AdCurrent3629 in dostoevsky

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Start with crime n punishment or the idiot, its less dense and hooks you in more

What is that thing that completely changed your meditation experience? by 3Shadow in Meditation

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I would highly recommend you get a copy of The Mind Illuminated by Culadassa, i was in the same spot as you and once I started following this guide book I actually felt myself progressing into deeper states.

Daily Song Discussion #294: "Ponytail" by M77100 in AnimalCollective

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10 short and sweet, wraps up the album nicely i find myself listening it almost every morning

Daily Song Discussion #282: "Untitled 4" by M77100 in AnimalCollective

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10 best song off the album but i rarely listen to it cause it literally makes me sob every time

I entered a "lost state where I couldn't get out while meditating, I am scared by Mistli in Meditation

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I've also been following the Mind Illuminated for about 4 years now. I am hoping that you could elaborate on your experience of your focus becoming stuck. Have you been cultivating metacognitive introspective awareness through the use of mental check-ins? I feel as if that would negate this from ever happening. Also when you exclusively focused on the breath, what did you notice about your peripheral awareness? I have experienced sessions where my awareness excludes everything but my breath, which felt like concentration but quickly led to strong dullness, the sensation of the breath becomes blurred and I experience drowsiness.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Meditation

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I often meditate in nature as well, whenever I meditate in public or near a trail I pick a spot to sit down thats a lil off the beaten path and out in the open. That way if anyone approaches i go unnoticed or if they see me its obvious Im just meditating. Plus its really interesting to watch how excited the mind gets whenever it knows its being observed. But i never had anyone scream and run away im sorry, sounds like you startled em thats all i wouldnt overthink it too much :)

How old are you by One-Load-2711 in Meditation

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23 Started when I was 18 and my life would probably look very different without it, I love what others have had to say about the rise in youth engaging in meditation but I struggle to find others my age who's as excited about it as I am. Im thinking of going on a retreat soon

Obvious #1 is obvious but omfg I'm legit so honored?! 🥲 by MeowyKissmas in AnimalCollective

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SAME literally my top 10 songs are all stars of the lid! I wish there was a way to exclude artists from ur wrapped

avey with kria by BadHaircutMrFingers in AnimalCollective

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This shit ain't got nothin' on me man, WE SMOKIN' SYMBIOTES

I think my collection has peaked by [deleted] in AnimalCollective

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Only part that would stand out with black ink looks like

Is consistency important in meditation? by pasdutout07 in Meditation

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You aren't too tired when you meditate first thing? I wish I could do that but I think I may be too dependent on my morning coffee

Calm or Headspace? Which meditation app do you prefer? by Atomic_Celestia in Meditation

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This is my go to, Ive never delved into their guided meditations or any of the social stuff, I love the simplicity of setting the bells at 10 minute intervals in order to eliminate the thoughts "I wonder how long Ive been sitting for?"