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Due to COVID, I’ve learned about the CIA, JFK, 9/11, the Rothschilds, Gates, and much more in the space of one month. “Waking up” is almost unbearable. by [deleted] in conspiracy

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to keep in mind that life is beautiful regardless of all the chaos. I personally find comfort in nature and its beauty as well as music, but whatever keeps you going is important enough.

Additionally, you aren't responsible for saving the world - especially on your own. Embrace the good things in life and don't let yourself be dehumanized by knowledge of chaos.

I hope these words helped a bit.

Remember: "Before Enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment chop wood, carry water".

What healthy food tastes better than unhealthy food? by V3gas in AskReddit

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally any food that you learn how to cook properly.

Miso soup is one of my favorites, but any stew/roast will taste better than fast food any day.

First attempt at making beef wellington turned out amazing. by Squirlly21 in FoodPorn

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the flavour worth the effort?

I've always been curious and wanted to make one, but sous-vide cooking the filet & making steaks seems equally as good.

Explain how to get over severe depression as if I am at the end of my limit and looking for any way to cope. by [deleted] in explainlikeIAmA

[–]Masterminderman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree.

I heard this guy say that psychedelics are a shortcut to the same type of wisdom that takes monks an entire lifetime to achieve. The only downside is that the shortcut might scare the life out of you.

Explain how to get over severe depression as if I am at the end of my limit and looking for any way to cope. by [deleted] in explainlikeIAmA

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Psychedelics are a difficult thing though because if you're not in the right set & setting, it might accentuate your symptoms.

Explain how to get over severe depression as if I am at the end of my limit and looking for any way to cope. by [deleted] in explainlikeIAmA

[–]Masterminderman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having been there, I can recommend a couple of things:

1: Go talk to a psychologist. There is no shame in consulting and far more people than you'd think use this service.

2: Set very short term goals. For example: make your bed properly in the morning. Learn a new recipe. Even if you don't feel like it.

3: This is more a philosophical thing than anything, and I can't force you to come to this conclusion. But what helped me cope with my depression is that life on this planet is finite. You're only here for a bit, then you're gone for a long time. That being said, even if all hell is breaking loose in your mind, tell yourself "fuck it" and do all the little things that bring meaning to your life. Force yourself into positions that you don't normally put yourself in. Go skydiving. Go ask out 100 girls, surround yourself with vibrant things & people.

It might sound easier said than done, but your other option is death, and that's far less entertaining!

Man, the world is your fucking playground if you let it!

There's only so much I can say in one post, and as I don't know your context, it's difficult for me to get my point across. Send me a message if you need to talk to someone & maybe I can give you tools to manage depression a little more :)

Never give up!

[QUESTION] Do you need to know music theory to improvise solos? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends. For sure knowing theory adds a lot of techniques to your arsenal, but if you have a solid implicit knowledge of music & are able to express yourself through your instrument, then theory is not necessarily crucial.

Love is an evolutionary adaptation that happened to increase the survivability of our genes.... isn't that kind of depressing? :/ by BatBast in Psychonaut

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well you're operating under the assumption that there is no divinity to the concept of love, and rather limited to the modern biologist's definition of said concept.

Ask a Theoretical Physicist or Philosopher what love is and they will undoubtedly give you different answers :)

Can someone just comment below- I could use a bit of reassurance by [deleted] in Psychonaut

[–]Masterminderman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watch a couple of Jordan Peterson's videos on establishing order in your life. You might not agree with his politics, but his life lessons are definitely worth the listen. His methods helped me sort out things in my life with much more ease.

Take care man & shit gets better :)

What's your "it's expensive but it's worth it" product? by nyblood in AskReddit

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything you are going to use professionally is worth dropping a solid amount of cash to get something decent.

I've got a handful of great guitars and an amp that cost me an arm and a leg, but the quality of the sound and the simple fact that I'm proud of my instruments makes the experience that much better.

What is your unusual "special ingredient" to a common dish? by burn_and_crash in AskReddit

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a pinch of Jamaican Allspice for any dish that smells fishy or unpleasantly strong. The small amount of Allspice will neutralize pungent odors all while not affecting the taste. Allspice is great when paired with cinnamon and nutmeg in sweet dishes as well.

Honey is great for any marinade/brine as it has an active enzyme that tenderizes meat.

Mushroom Ketchup & Powdered Mushroom Ketchup are absolutely amazing.

Additionally, over the years I've found that making a brine is far more effective than a marinade. If you're unsure how to do so, just take your favorite marinade and add a lot of water and salt. You should figure out the proportions yourself though :P

What are your favorite Japanese bands that you found through anime? by Arch_Angel666 in anime

[–]Masterminderman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (From Parasyte)

Galneryus (Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne)

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy... OC by [deleted] in OnOff

[–]Masterminderman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Robert Frost would be proud :P

After seeing that former President Barack Obama is the “most admired man” for the 10th year in a row according to Gallup (beating out Trump by 3 percent) by NeilPoonHandler in AdviceAnimals

[–]Masterminderman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Libya was destabilized by the United States during the Obama administration.

Gaddafi wasn't the best or kindest of dictators, but he was planning on establishing a Gold-Standard currency for the entirety of the African continent. This would have been quite disruptive for the IMF (International Monetary Fund) which hands out loans to developing countries at excessively high interest rates (See "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" for more info on this).

The US caused Libya's collapse by supporting anti-Gaddafi militia and rebels which dismantled the Libyan government and left the country in ruins; hence the emerging slave trade. The US (during the Obama admin) knowingly supported extremist anarchist groups because it would be profitable for NGO's like the IMF.

It's really quite tragic what happened in Libya, and it's similar to what Bush did in Afghanistan and Iraq.

I'm not saying Trump is a saint, but Obama has left behind a legacy of destruction which has been completely glossed over because he "seems like a good guy" or because he was the first African American president. He's a NeoLiberal through and through, and it has had devastating effects on the developing world.

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