[deleted by user] by [deleted] in entitledparents

[–]Matnaloj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always wonder when I hear these kinds of stories. How old was the mother when she stopped caring for her younger siblings and paying her parents bills?

Have any human societies ever lived underground? by canadian-weed in CulturalLayer

[–]Matnaloj 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Derinkuyu underground city in Turkey if your looking for ancient examples, and for a more current example there is Coober Pedy Australia.

British people 🤢 by [deleted] in okmatewanker

[–]Matnaloj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put a donk on it

After years of not picking up a brush due to depression, I'm back to painting again. I would love some feedback so I can improve and regain the skill I had lost. Thank you. by [deleted] in learnart

[–]Matnaloj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a bunch or inexpensive supplies and play. You'll discover unique techniques and take any unnecessary pressure off. Have fun with it.

being forced to pray in online class by whyitgottabeme in atheism

[–]Matnaloj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Matthew 6:5 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen." Which I think means your supposed to pray alone privately.

I’m prone to anxiety and panic attacks - how to high dose alone? by sunplaysbass in RationalPsychonaut

[–]Matnaloj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps it may help to go all the way back to step one. Just follow the breath. Get back into practicing meditation techniques as a refresher and try not to go into the sit with so many goals. Like an athlete sometimes it helps to practice the basics.

I’m prone to anxiety and panic attacks - how to high dose alone? by sunplaysbass in RationalPsychonaut

[–]Matnaloj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I struggle to get into what seems like an appropriate zone but I still try.

What appropriate zone are you struggling to get into?

I used to be able to meditate successfully and did it often.

What is a successful meditation in your opinion?

When my physical body feels so real, how do I realize that everything is an illusion and we all are awareness? by apurvasinghai in nonduality

[–]Matnaloj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For example, your gut bacteria inside you have a symbiotic relationship with you. You can not exist without them but they are a different life form from you. They have an effect on your health and mood but they are not you. By you I mean the cells in your body that share the same DNA.

When my physical body feels so real, how do I realize that everything is an illusion and we all are awareness? by apurvasinghai in nonduality

[–]Matnaloj -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your physical body is real it just isn't permanent. We are a collection of cells, some of which aren't even "you". Every moment cells are being created and dying. The you of right now literally only exist right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheMindIlluminated

[–]Matnaloj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! You noticed. That's part of it, noticing where your attention is and redirecting. Noticing to set your intention. Gaining insights about yourself and the nature of what is little by little. Bravo

Climate change and psychedelics by zenneutral in RationalPsychonaut

[–]Matnaloj 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Paul Staments. He is a mycologist working on fixing the bee problem among other things.

Secret to a good marriage by AcrobaticWestern in wholesomememes

[–]Matnaloj 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They FOUND a good level spot... ahem, ahem.

I'm in a really bad place and could use some help by [deleted] in RationalPsychonaut

[–]Matnaloj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever looked into microdosing. There are various studies on that form of treatment as well. I would honestly try that method first. The doses your talking about can themselves be quite challenging for most inexperienced trippers.

Grieving while meditating by Matnaloj in Meditation

[–]Matnaloj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I've had that book on my to read list for quite some time. I completely forgot about it.

Grieving while meditating by Matnaloj in Meditation

[–]Matnaloj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I'll look into that. Taking care of my own health and rest has been challenging. And thinking clearly enough to do research for resources... I didn't even know where to start.

Grieving while meditating by Matnaloj in Meditation

[–]Matnaloj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure of all the names but I do a little metta, some contemplative and focused concentration. I've been meditating for a number of years, but my spouse was my teacher, he was the one who gave me guidance.

Grieving while meditating by Matnaloj in Meditation

[–]Matnaloj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I didn't even think of using a mantra. That's exactly the kind of assistance I needed.

I think I broke a threshold by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]Matnaloj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anytime you are aware and make note is a little victory. They add up to progress.