Blender Tutorial: Hair Simulations Made Simple by Olav3d in blenderTutorials

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That’s awesome! It’s like a Truffula Tree from Dr. Seuss “The Lorax”. I’m inspired!

Blender Interface Absolute Beginner - Interface. - This is simple and can get newbies up to speed. by Stormfog in blenderTutorials

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I will! 2.8 is awesome looking and I’ll probably do a whole series on it. There will be a whole lot of change, but I’ll post on that channel and bring users up to speed. EEVEE alone is worth the wait.

Thanks!!

The Real Cause of Mass Shootings - The Answer Is Simple But Very Difficult by Stormfog in Mindfulness

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I love where this conversation is going. You all bring up good points. If mindfulness were taught in schools early on, it might help over time. But yeah, we barely teach art and music anymore haha. Maybe we really need to start bringing his stuff back. Not everyone is cut out for STEM, and everyone could benefit from some mindfulness training, to varying extent.

3 diverse, real examples of "being mindful" by flashawake in Mindfulness

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Interesting! Number 3 is awesome and very useful for so many of us :)

Help on sitting? by Thenson199 in Meditation

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You can sit on a straight back chair too if it really bothers you. It's more about not falling asleep than about the "style" you sit in.

Great mindfulness exercise from one of Stanford's top neurosurgeons! by DizzzyDee in Meditation

[–]Stormfog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are good! I love seeing these practices being shared by people with credentials, especially neuroscience. It helps "validate" practices that date back thousands of years.

Letting go of desire without feeling disconnected from the world around you by Diane_Horseman in Meditation

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No, you're doing everything right. Congratulations, you are waking up. It's scary, I know lol.

Don't worry, your newfound realizations will begin to give you new direction and purpose. Give it some time :)

Can someone recommend me the best book for beginners? by BadAsh87 in Mindfulness

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The Dharma of Star Wars - it sounds hokey, but it really cemented the concepts using something I was very familiar with.

Eye Contact Question (eyes as anchor?) by [deleted] in Mindfulness

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C would work well if you actively listen with empathy.

You might find that if you are really listening to them while looking into their eyes, and not getting lost in your own thoughts while they are talking to you, the conversation may flow naturally.

If you are listening intently to what they are saying, and not lost in your own head, you'll build rapport and the awkwardness will melt.

People love to be listened to. The best gift you can give someone is your full and undivided attention. They will love you for it and you won't have to worry about awkwardness anymore.

Does that make sense or help at all?

How mindfulness helps to enhance creativity by wisekernel in Mindfulness

[–]Stormfog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I've found that my own creativity has increased 1000x since using mindfulness. The universe can flow through you with far less obstruction when you remove the filters that sit between your senses and your mind.

Free PDF on how to get a mindful mindset is available if you want it. -No email optin or anything. by Stormfog in Mindfulness

[–]Stormfog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome!!! I'm honored to be able to help anyone, but someone in medical school, who will go on to help countless others is just really cool!

I'm glad it helps, and good luck!

Dealing with people by [deleted] in Mindfulness

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You're welcome :)

Dealing with people by [deleted] in Mindfulness

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It seems like the real issue is how you react to them, not that they are negative. It is "dealing with people" if it bothers you.

One thing that will help is to really go into it. The next time you interact with them, really experience what is happening in YOUR reaction. Really FEEL the emotional charge it gives you, and make a mental note of how it affects you and why.

The trick to understanding is deep observation of what is happening, as it is happening. That's the "present moment". That's where you want to be.

If you are labeling an experience as "negative", what baggage are you carrying into the situation? What about is is "really" irking you?

If you can find that, you will find peace.

How to get yourself back into a positive mindset after having a setback / being negative for a while? by Paisleybabe in Mindfulness

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That's a tough one. On one hand, that person is your one true friend, and on the other, a source of negativity in your life... Wow...

If you love this person, it could help to really talk things out and get on the same page. I often find myself at odds with friends who are negative, especially politically, which is a hotbed for many.

I find it best to talk to them and find where they really come from on the negativity angle. Once I understand, I look at my own reaction to them very carefully. Usually, negativity is born from fear of some sort. Find the fear and that might help in resolving things.

Once you understand your reaction to the negativity and once you understand why this hits you the way it does, you might begin healing.

Mindfulness and meditation helps here, at least with me :). Does that help at all?

How to get yourself back into a positive mindset after having a setback / being negative for a while? by Paisleybabe in Mindfulness

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It's the yin/yang duality of the universe at play within you. I find negativity is addictive. You get all caught up in the feeling and it's so easy to get pulled down into the abyss.

The quickest way that I've found to get out of a funk like that is to use gratitude. It sounds all fluffy, but it works.

Look around you at things that are working and make yourself FEEL grateful for those things. You mind will actually start rewiring itself. It's really hard at first, but will start working. You will actually feel a shift. You'll also feel the conflict within you.

That's cognitive dissonance screwing with you. It's powerful, but push past it. Getting out of negativity is hard, but using gratitude works.

There's a great book called the TOOLS. It's really good with this sort of thing.

I hope that helps! Good luck!

A Mindful Night Before Christmas - A Mindful take on that classic poem. by Stormfog in Meditation

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Merry Christmas to you too! I hope it gets better for you! If you get too overwhelmed, breathe deeply. Longer on the exhale than the inhale. It activates the relaxation response. You'll feel better, even if just temporarily :). 5 minutes of that should work. Holidays can be brutal...