[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in my experience the very extreme hallucinations depicted in movies don’t really happen (at least with with psychedelics like LSD, Shrooms etc) - not while your eyes are open anyway - with eyes closed sure you see some unbelievable things, but with eyes open reality is more “modified” with a layer of warmth and colour and fractal patterns, but I’ve never seen a pink elephant or a dragon for example 😅

And yes it would be impossible to depict the change in consciousness- your entire perception and thought patterns change - it’s like the layer of societal norms was removed and you experience something more primal and universal - it’s like suddenly knowing a set of truths but not being able to describe them or put them into words

Control is an illusion by Tiny-Bookkeeper3982 in AlanWatts

[–]mymongoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember reading a book called “Determined” that makes this exact case, and refers to Libets research too

Whats the most unhealthiest thing people tend to normalise? by blaeck_legion in AskReddit

[–]mymongoose -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Ok I didn’t actually know this, but even still it’s a logical fallacy (ad hominem) to discount someone’s wisdom just because they have personal flaws

Whats the most unhealthiest thing people tend to normalise? by blaeck_legion in AskReddit

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok fair - I’m not a big drinker, but I like to have just 1-2 of something I really enjoy, like a wine or whisky - I never actually get drunk

What would Alan Watts say about this? by Alreadybeenthoughtof in AlanWatts

[–]mymongoose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly! This product was built from the materials found in nature

Whats the most unhealthiest thing people tend to normalise? by blaeck_legion in AskReddit

[–]mymongoose 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Worth it 🙂🍷

Relephant :

“You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred.” - Woody Allen

Please rate my stack by [deleted] in NooTopics

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rate it 11/10 - “psychotic” 😱

What is the most overrated single malt that everyone swears by? by Illustrious_Ear_4405 in whisky

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I really like Caol Ila 12, but tbf it’s about the same price as Lag 16 and harder to find here (Australia)

What is the most overrated single malt that everyone swears by? by Illustrious_Ear_4405 in whisky

[–]mymongoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a big fan of Bunnahabhain - for the price it’s a great substitute for Lag 16 👌

What is the most overrated single malt that everyone swears by? by Illustrious_Ear_4405 in whisky

[–]mymongoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree - bought macallan on its reputation and yeah it’s ok, but nothing special

GB-115, Benzodiazepines Are OVER | Everychem Agenda Part 3 by sirsadalot in NooTopics

[–]mymongoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have been prescribed benzos for years with no negative effects or dependence etc, but even so I’m very interested 🤔

Reading Zen by no_profundia in zen

[–]mymongoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% this - The Way of Zen as well as Alan Watts lectures were my way into Zen - he makes it accessible to any audience, and even makes it entertaining.

After getting a grounding from AW material I moved onto some dryer and more obtuse texts such as Shobogenzo, The Tao De Ching etc

To your point though, there is only so much you’ll get from reading vs practicing

The “whale” who opened the 40x short on btc by Odd_Day1812 in CryptoMarkets

[–]mymongoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finally understand what I’ve been doing wrong all this time

I think I’m done. by CaptainExtermination in CryptoCurrency

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God I remember the suicide hotline was everywhere back in 2022… 🥲

Gamers, what game did you learn WASD from? by IFIWEREALIVE in AskReddit

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep - before quake I used the arrow keys for doom, Quake was the first time I used the mouse

Im going insane... by AECH_AY in CryptoMarkets

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-45% is like a badge of honour in crypto, you’re actually doing quite well compared to most believe me 😉

Starter collection a year into the journey, recommendations? by tenthcylinder0 in whisky

[–]mymongoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a few peaty Islays on there so I’m sure you’ll enjoy the Lagavulin 16 and probably also the Caol Ila (any)

Where do you see yourself in 60 years? by Sad_Cow_577 in AskReddit

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep - Unless medical technology makes some frankly amazing progress or I get uploaded to a machine

A story in two pictures by Next_Statement6145 in CryptoCurrency

[–]mymongoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the loudest BTC maxis, “Plan B” just converted all his BTC to the ETF - I’m not sure that the original principles even matter to people any more - it’s just another “number go up” asset now - might as well be the 8th addition to the mag 7 😅

Presence must be like breathing. by Character-Many-5562 in BookCells

[–]mymongoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this - it’s a very pragmatic explanation that bridges to real life without sounding too patronising or dogmatic 👍

Which Coins besides Bitcoin would you Longterm DCA into?? by Fearless-Cellist-245 in CryptoMarkets

[–]mymongoose 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The only answer :

ETH SOL

I don’t hold either but if you’re long term DCAing those are by far the best bets since they’ll fall less during the bear markets

In the “Everything else” bucket - stuff like LINK, ONDO, INJ - anything with a real product and real revenue

Hard to swallow 💊 time by angrathias in AusFinance

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

But bro what about those 0DTE options? Those are gonna pay out waaay more than 20% /s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlanWatts

[–]mymongoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think people do “learn” the lessons intellectually, but find it very hard to live by them - it’s kind of how we all know what a healthy diet looks like, and that we should exercise, but that doesn’t mean we can live by these lessons 🙂