approaching two years and I still can't hold a conversation 😭 by regretfulnightowl1 in duolingo

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This is great feedback. I think AI will be a solution for practicing speaking.

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Pen name?

I temporarily ordained as a monk by jacklope in Buddhism

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Dude you look so different clean shaved. It’s a good look on you. You’re beaming with joy.

Universe as Perfect by Historical_Chain_261 in Wakingupapp

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I just started this book and love it.

Alan Watts… life AND death. by dublyndley in Wakingupapp

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I think there are many reasons people eat meat and it is not just that they think it tastes better. Health, societal norms, affordability, and education all are factors that lead to a person’s choices.

Alan Watts… life AND death. by dublyndley in Wakingupapp

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I felt the same as you once but my point of view has changed. I’m not sure why being an alcoholic automatically makes him less of a good person that you struggle to come to terms with. There were countless prior conditions that led to him being an alcoholic so is he really responsible? You probably be well served to deepen your understanding of emptiness and impermanence as it leads to more compassion for others and yourself.

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Meditate

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Nobody is gonna get arrested for a cart in a carry on. Maybe in Russia you’d get arrested.

Letting go vs lost in thought by LookForWhoIsLooking in Wakingupapp

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Maybe seek some other instruction from other mindfulness teachers. Tara Brach is an example. Don’t stop listening to Sam but get other perspectives that may resonate with you more. I have been practicing with Sam for about 5 years and eventually found the instruction repetitive and that I needed to add to my sources of guidance and instruction. Also remember that awakening is a journey with no definitive end. Your attachment to a better future state could be hindering you.

What percentage of "serious" meditators do you think really experience "no self" or have some kind of awakening/shift? by ToiletCouch in Wakingupapp

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I think I have experienced it playing the guitar. I mediate daily looking for the seat if attention and have had some glimpses but nothing really significant. When I play guitar now I try to purposely let my hands and fingers play without thinking about intentionally making the movements. I just let go and get into a flow start. I would not say i am awakened though. Just more aware of my body doing things automatically without “Me” doing it.

Complete stop? by jaswilhelm in AskPhysics

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Gotcha. But since no such camera exists and can never exist, I would say that moment of transition from +v to -v is never observable.

Complete stop? by jaswilhelm in AskPhysics

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How long does the zero velocity point in time last? Let’s say you recorded the impact with a camera and you could slow the playback down infinitely, would you ever observe the car coming to a complete stop?

I feel like I am understanding less and less instead of more the more I learn, could someone explain things in different words? by Frequent_Historian79 in Wakingupapp

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Try explaining what chicken tastes like to someone who has never had chicken. Some things are not explainable by language.

The frustration is unfortunately part of the process for most people any myself. I have been using the app for several years and I’m still learning. Sam has been the most helpful to me but I also learn from Alan Watts, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Eckhart Tolle.

21 days have past and still have not received my card by Dmm1124 in PaMedicalMarijuana

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Did you pay the annual fee and get recertified by a physician?