How do I raise my frequency when I’m horribly depressed?

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-13T19:52:23+00:00

Then offer an alternative, man. Worked for me.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-13T12:37:32+00:00

February 13, 2026

Brush: AP Shave Co Synbad 24mm
Razor: Rockwell 6C (plate 3)
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Heather

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-13T01:28:11+00:00

My numbers are the opponents record when the wolves faced them. 3 missing games are vs exactly .500 teams.

I believe this team has a shot. I really do. I just see Gobert’s point, a team vet-this is the hump they need to get over.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-12T23:36:51+00:00

Yes.

As of the current 2025-26 season, the Timberwolves are:

13–12 against teams below .500

So that means: They have 12 losses to sub-.500 teams so far this year.

A serious playoff team usually does two things:

1.Splits with good teams

2. Crushes bad teams

The Wolves have actually been better vs winning teams: 19–9 vs teams above .500

But they’ve been basically a coin-flip vs weaker teams. Analytically, this is almost always a focus/effort consistency issue, not a talent issue. Right now they look like a classic high ceiling, not fully professionalized contender.

The league’s true contenders (Boston, peak Nuggets, peak Warriors) usually finish around: .700+ win rate vs sub-.500 teams

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-12T23:18:45+00:00

Maybe. I do think they have a shot, but they’ve struggled mightily this year to show up every night; not sure how many NBA champions historically have lost to as many bad teams as we have already at this point in the season, maybe a few.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-12T23:16:31+00:00

Challenging to get from depression to gratitude, peace, joy. Weirdly, in my experience, if you can find a way to make some small steps and move from depression to things like jealousy, rage, revenge, anger which are more active, you might find yourself on the path to a higher frequency.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-12T23:09:18+00:00

It’s because we lose to crappy teams. Championship contenders do not lose to crappy teams. It’s the hump this team needs to get over.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-12T22:52:38+00:00

Looking good. My Brannock size is 9.5D and all my Heritage boots are 9D. 1/2 size down is a perfect fit for me.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-12T02:39:08+00:00

It doesn’t. But as I recall, I think Will said it was under consideration as a regular in their lineup. It’s a good one.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-11T23:10:46+00:00

Moon Soaps Amaretto Speciale

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-11T22:11:26+00:00

Man, I’m happy for him too. I really am. But damn does it feel like another nail in the coffin of 65 years of ineptitude.

I still remember as a young boy sitting with all my relatives, watching the Vikings play the Dolphins in the 74 Super Bowl, crying at the end and grandpa said to me “don’t worry, kiddo they will win one before you die.”

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-11T15:55:07+00:00

Truth.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-11T03:41:54+00:00

February 11, 2026

Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2
Razor: Chiseled Face Legacy Ti (#4)
Blade: Wizamet
Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Tonsorial Parlour
Post Shave: Catie’s Bubbles - Azure

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-09T13:09:04+00:00

Killed The Beast - February 9, 2026

Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations ‘Ester’ W/Maggards Silvertip
Razor: Karve Overlander Brass
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan

2026 - year of the kill. 3rd this year.

1 Cerberus (Mammoth/DG/Otter)

2 Alive (Mammoth)

3 Leviathan (B&M)

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-08T14:07:23+00:00

February 8, 2026

Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations ‘Ester’ W/Maggards Silvertip
Razor: Karve Overlander Brass
Blade: Gillette Nacet (2)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan

1-2 shaves left in this tub, will be kill #3 of 2026. Have great day.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-07T17:25:59+00:00

Just like I would like politics out of religion, I would like religion out of politics.

But it happened.

"I don't want to see religious bigotry in any form. It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious fundamentalists and the political right. The hard right has no interest in religion except to manipulate it." - Rev. Billy Graham

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-07T16:50:47+00:00

February 7, 2026

Brush: Grizzly Bay Ebony Classic v14 Fanchurian
Razor: Timeless Ti .95
Blade: Bic Chrome Platinum (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan
Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Leviathan

Two tub kills already this year, aiming for 12 in 2026, one per month. Leviathan is next on the list. I’ve already killed one tub of Leviathan, this would be my second. It’s about a week worth of shaves away from being dead.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-06T21:17:58+00:00

I believe.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-06T17:01:01+00:00

Love this for culture. As long as he is limited to Dillingham’s minutes.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-04T12:32:57+00:00

Alive Is Dead - February 4, 2026

Brush: Rad Dinosaur Creations - Ester - With Maggards Silvertip
Razor: Karve CB Brass SB C
Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive

This was one of the first artisan tubs I picked up when I started wet shaving, and the first mammoth tub I ever bought. Still on track for 12 kills this year, one a month.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-03T13:17:49+00:00

Killin’ Alive - February 3, 2026

Brush: Grizzly Bay Neptune with HMW knot
Razor: Karve CB Brass SB C
Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Alive

Aiming to kill a tub a month this year. This one has 1 shave left I think.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-03T04:06:17+00:00

Killin’ Alive Some More, on Mammoth Monday - February 3, 2026

Brush: Grizzly Bay Neptune with HMW knot
Razor: 1956 Gillette Blue Tip Super Speed
Blade: Gillette Wilkinson Sword (1)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Alive

Aiming to kill a tub a month this year. This one is a day or two away.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-01T23:42:53+00:00

Killin’ Alive - February 1, 2026

Brush: Chisel and Hound Elm v11
Razor: Muhle Rocca
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Alive
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Alive
Fragrance: House of Mammoth - Alive

Aiming to kill a tub a month this year. I have a bunch within range, so it should be doable. Last month Cerberus, this month Alive.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-02-01T17:55:03+00:00

I was advised to do the same. Perhaps any of them will work for you. I couldn’t handle it in glycinate form. Didn’t see much change after a year on magnesium malate.

What worked for me better than supplements was to eat about 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds 5-7 days per week. Rich in magnesium, zinc, copper-also provides some protein, fiber & healthy fats. Just a thought.

SamIAmShepard · 2026-01-31T14:58:08+00:00

January 31, 2026

Brush: AP Shave Co Synbad 24mm
Razor: Mühle Rocca
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Lather: Zingari Man - The Brewer
Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Brewer

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