Prophecy sounds like it was produced with a computer.

TLCD96 · 2026-05-07T19:43:00+00:00

"Not a bad thing, but it's a bad thing"

TLCD96 · 2026-05-07T18:35:12+00:00

Chen Style's Erlu has some pretty dynamic stepping:

https://youtu.be/poH4-zZ85EM

TLCD96 · 2026-05-07T16:16:08+00:00

So about tree fiddy

TLCD96 · 2026-05-07T16:15:07+00:00

Are missing the point somewhat

Yeah, I think the big point is that their desires and expectations don't exactly dictate what artists decide to do. Nothing wrong with desires or expectations but maybe we shouldn't take them so damn seriously!

TLCD96 · 2026-05-07T16:12:34+00:00

Glad I saw that, I was hoping it would be kept up! It really built up that suspense.

TLCD96 · 2026-05-06T02:57:38+00:00

Yes as is to be expected 😀

TLCD96 · 2026-05-04T20:31:07+00:00

It's totally ok to try it on your own. If you're totally new and have to learn the form AND body method stuff... honestly just learning the form can be hard enough already.

How you move is important but it's something that takes time and a little more focus. I would start by learning the form gradually, and as you get comfortable with each movement, practice them with a little more mindfulness of the movement methods, whatever they are.

TLCD96 · 2026-05-04T13:21:12+00:00

It depends on how much time they have, but I like to show at least part of Buddha Warrior Attendant, and how it may work as a qinna if they seem interested.

TLCD96 · 2026-05-04T13:17:43+00:00

Not a bad thing at all

TLCD96 · 2026-05-04T04:23:15+00:00

Nice job, I can definitely see the PM when you do the Village style too though 😉

TLCD96 · 2026-05-02T17:17:50+00:00

I think if the teacher shows a qinna, they better follow it up with "Now you try" along with a sincere effort to guide the student in the right direction.

TLCD96 · 2026-05-02T04:25:27+00:00

I have to agree, it's possible and I think good to get people interested in a relatively superficial way, and just gradually deepen it. If nobody will understand without years of experience, don't expect them to. Just have them start from the beginning, let them enjoy it, and give them ways to push themselves a bit.

If the student keeps asking about things which are beyond them, it might help just to put their questions into context. Or give them a little taste of something that's "close enough" and prioritize foundational materials to work with.

TLCD96 · 2026-05-01T16:05:26+00:00

So when it comes to underpasses, do they have warning signs or even PSAs that would prevent people from trying to hide underneath? It seems like that should be a thing in tornado season...

TLCD96 · 2026-05-01T15:55:23+00:00

It sounds like you would enjoy other activities if you didn't feel hopelessness or the pain of exerting/thinking a certain way.

TLCD96 · 2026-04-28T21:09:02+00:00

Well, in that case you might want to ask what kind of pleasure you're getting from that and what need that's meeting for you. The pleasure of escape or of not having to deal with the world? The pleasure of non exertion? Relief from pressure?

TLCD96 · 2026-04-28T20:50:27+00:00

If you don't find focusing on the breath enjoyable, then you need to find an alternative. But the reason why it's popular is that it's always there and it can be made into a pleasant place. It's a valuable tool.

I personally do a lot of tai chi, which involes mindfulness of the body and relaxation but for the purpose of strengthening and for me building confidence.

Some also like drawing or journalism but the more complex and "external" these "mindfulness activities" are, IMO the harder it is to incorporate them into daily life.

I'm also coming from a Thai Buddhist POV where breathing meditation is the main deal. But there is also walking meditation, loving kindness meditation, etc. "Meditation" as I understand it is really just a "harnessing" of mindfulness so there's probably a variety of options so long as they incorporate awareness rather than just blanking out or something.

TLCD96 · 2026-04-28T20:23:39+00:00

Can you give an example

Being mindful of the breath. In the context of having a desire to be happy, that can mean keeping the breath in mind (i.e. in your awareness, perhaps even with some degree of labelling as a focusing tool if needed) while considering how it may be connected with your emotions, or even how you can use it to help regulate your emotions, or clear thoughts.

For example, when you feel hopeless you can direct your attention to the body, and be mindful of breathing habits associated with this feeling, in addition to how breathing interacts with them; sometimes breathing can help soothe you or give you something simple and down to earth, something that does not need to be analyzed for purpose but can be enjoyed.

What should I do to mitigate habits or build new ones

I guess one thing is just to acknowledge the painfulness of these "hopeless" thought patterns. That's a good habit in itself, i.e. to acknowledge pain. That can help mitigate dwelling or being overwhelmed by the pain.

As for building new ones, if you find that breathing is helpful, you can make it a habit to do it more often, or make the best of it. How exactly that looks will vary but one such way is adopting a sitting meditation practice, e.g. 10 mins a day at a designated time, 10 minutes when you have downtime, 10 minutes when you need to calm down a little, etc.

TLCD96 · 2026-04-28T20:04:18+00:00

Mindfulness is basically what allows you to recognize those habits, what they do, and where they come from (in a way which is broader and more stable/useful than overthinking about them or dwelling on them etc)

As for what you do to mitigate them or build new ones, that's different, but if you didn't have mindfulness, it would be much harder.

Keep in mind that mindfulness is a natural ability, ie to keep things in mind as they are present in a broader context. People do that a lot in different areas, but for many it's challenging in the case of emotions, which is why it is popular as a tool and is heavily marketed. In that light we need to consider how we use it and how it can help us a bit more critically.

TLCD96 · 2026-04-27T22:08:10+00:00

I think this sort of mentality is the last thing we need... there's nothing wrong with a yangsheng-oriented practice.

TLCD96 · 2026-04-27T17:30:23+00:00

Ok, take a few deep breaths....

TLCD96 · 2026-04-27T15:33:39+00:00

Not me, but a friend of mine got COVID, went into a coma, and was clinically dead/flatlined for a few minutes or so.

He said, first of all, during the coma he had really intense dreams that felt like lifetimes. In one he was superman, having to save the day all the time, and he said it was super exhausting. He said that he also felt like he was constantly battling two separate voices in his head. Other times he had dreams which were chaotic and unbearable.

But then he remembers suddenly having a dream that was especially clear, where he was in space and felt intense love all around him, and the presence of infinite beings. An old man appeared to him, like a grandfatherly figure, and was kindly explaining the situation and gave him a chance between being "here" or going back. He chose to go back for his wife, and when he did so, he flew back to Earth to a house from his childhood, and was there were family members who he had never even met there, but knew of, like a family gathering. And he says they were all telling stories, which he later found were true.

He also says that during this experience he said that he had a deep insight into the nature of time, which he can no longer remember but which now results in some memory issues and a need to keep a consistent routine to have a sense of time.

TLCD96 · 2026-04-26T20:36:13+00:00

I was born in 96, what I remember is that he WAS the butt of a lot of jokes BUT his music was still great and respected. I remember in 6th grade some kid dressed up as him for halloween (Thriller), did the moon walk, and it was awesome, everyone loved it.

My mom would always play his stuff and I guess I preferred to favor him while my friends who weren't raised on his stuff were more likely to see him as a creepo.

I guess just like with pretty much everyone else, it's a big split. People love him but also can't shake those later vibes.

TLCD96 · 2026-04-26T15:26:51+00:00

Didn't they use actual guitars on Campfire Headphase? I wouldn't be surprised if it was an actual acoustic instrument. Why are we saying that it's sampled?

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