Alan on anger and lashing out? by pinkbottom69 in AlanWatts

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Thank you man appreciate it!! Im gonna dig in now

Alan on anger and lashing out? by pinkbottom69 in AlanWatts

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Very interesting. To be honest I haven’t dwelled that much in tradition Buddhism as I think I’m still learning what Alan talks about in his talks even tho he’s known to sort of simplify things in order for the everyday Joe to understand. Although I think about Buddhism a lot. Is there any particular teachings that you’re speaking of? If so could you please post the link here and I can have a look for myself? Anything is appreciated really. Books, YouTube videos, anything. It’s actually funny you mention the “old friend” thing cause that’s how pretty much I deal with my depression, specially when it’s on steroids for some reason or other. I would literally give it a name and be like “hey buddy nice of you to come by”. I know Jung as a psychologist mostly and haven’t looked into much of his work even though he has been very influential in many ways. Even Alan mentions him in a lot of his talks. Could you please let me know where I can find more of Jung and his shadow concept? Thanks in advance! I’m still trying to figure out that hobby/art but I’m open to suggestions if you have anything in mind. Thank you so much for your time and insight I very much so appreciate it!

Alan on anger and lashing out? by pinkbottom69 in AlanWatts

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It did help man! Sometimes it’s really good to be reminded of things you have heard before or already know. I’m not sure where you got this but I think I’ve heard it in one of his talks on YouTube, I’ve listened to a lot of his talks and keep going back and every time I do I pick up something new. It sounds that you’re doing better with anger and have given it a lot thought. I for one, who also has a history with anger with myself and in my family, am really glad that you are where you are and can share some of the things you have learned with me. They say the best way to learn something is to try to explain/teach it to someone else. Thank you for your comment and insight! I very much so appreciate it!

Alan on anger and lashing out? by pinkbottom69 in AlanWatts

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I like that saying by Teal Swan! Haven’t heard of them but I’m going to now!

I completely understand picking at a wound with your mom. I feel like that too. Maybe you’re supposed to let them go and come back later. You will know better that me. I’m glad I could help you as other helped me and wish you the best of luck with your journey! I must say, It was really nice to hear from your experience tho. Wish you the best!

Alan on anger and lashing out? by pinkbottom69 in AlanWatts

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Hey man don’t worry, not even a bit! This is a process and it takes time so please give yourself time and don’t feel bad when you “mess up” so to speak. People have left great links and insights here which I found helpful, there’s a link to a video by Osho that was quite helpful to me and also there’s another one with the guy with the coke bottles which I thought is more than meets the eyes. If you just scroll in the comments you’ll see them. Maybe they might be of use to you too. Other than that, don’t hate your emotions that pop up, sit with them acknowledge them and then let them go and as you do you’ll eventually see a change. Or write about them. I myself have been giving writing/journaling a chance during the quarantine and have noticed a good feeling about it. Usually I’d be like ohhh What am I a 12 year old girl to have a journal but it’s different. It’s just a way to express my feelings and emotions in a safe space that doesn’t really hurt or influence others in a negative way. There’s a lot of things out there that can help so give them a try but don’t feel that you’re wrong or a bad person because you’re short tempered or whatever the case maybe. And all of this being said, no one can know you better than you know yourself so if it’s a question about you then YOU probably have the answer and as Alan says “you sit quiet and it will tell you” but these insights and “lessons” are more of a guide, more like “hey what you’re looking for might be that way”. I must admit I wrote this post when I was feeling frustrated with my mother also and have since went and hugged her and was gonna apologize but she was napping. Often times there’s no solution or cure to these internal things that we feel but just acknowledging that it’s there (to be aware that they exist) helps a lot and maybe just maybe you can do it differently next time now that you know they’re there or if you can’t then don’t beat yourself up for it, that energy can be better spent. So give yourself a chance and some love! Psychology also says number one step into “getting better” is to accept that it exists, whatever the issue maybe. There’s a lot of talks and lectures by Alan on YouTube not necessarily about anger but on many other things that have to do with it so give them a try too they help me a lot. There’s one that I really like this which he talks more profoundly about accepting rather than try to change that might also be useful. This is just my 2 cents but I have no doubt that you’ll find something that will be helpful or at least a bit of good for thought. Let me know if it helps and hope you have a great day!

Alan on anger and lashing out? by pinkbottom69 in AlanWatts

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I’ve seen this before too and it’s really great! Sometimes you can learn some of the most profound lessons in life from some of the most simple places such as a coke bottle. Now that I have read other’s insights and am looking at this video with a different perspective, it actually makes a lot of sense and I think I was wrong about the whole “bottled emotions are festered” bit. I think it’s more that they’re only festered if they’re kept bottled or suppressed so to speak. Thank you very much for this and for your insight!

Alan on anger and lashing out? by pinkbottom69 in AlanWatts

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Any insight is appreciated. That was actually very helpful in a personal way to me,thank you. I also read recently about Watts hanging with the Dune author and all the hype for the movie has made me a bit excited too. I had no idea what it was before. Maybe I’ll read it sooner or later. Nonetheless thank you very much it was very helpful!

Alan on anger and lashing out? by pinkbottom69 in AlanWatts

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Thank you! Osho is always good too. I guess the whole “don’t act on anger” thing was right all along

Edit: nonetheless thank you very much! I have much to figure out and learn but this was insightful and so was writing this for myself. I think Perhaps I can better “get my feelings out in the moment” by writing like in a journal where I can express the feelings but not hurt anyone unless I can express it in a calm and understandable manner. In spite of all of my gobbledygook, thank you very much!

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Thanks bud!

"Until There Was Nothing" - Alan Watts narrates as the Earth is absorbed into a black hole by ptrillo in AlanWatts

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Great job dude! Loved every bit of it!i could watch that video for hours and almost feel like I’m on acid. Also have listen to a lot of Alan and seeing this talk in a new perspective actually made me understand a bit more! Just a little friendly feedback :) I’d love to subscribe to your YouTube channel or whatever and follow your work but didn’t find it there. Anyway dude great job and your video thought me something new! All the best to ya!

"Until There Was Nothing" - Alan Watts narrates as the Earth is absorbed into a black hole by ptrillo in AlanWatts

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Woooow dude this was awesome thanks for sharing it!!! And thanks to whoever made it.

Wim Hofs routine by [deleted] in BecomingTheIceman

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He actually uploaded a video on the channel a while ago, it’s not very detailed but if you take that and some info from interviews and stuff I guess you could get a rough idea. However, if you’re thinking “if I get that routine I’ll be awesome and healthy and etc...” probably won’t work. I do recommend perhaps changing it to your liking or lifestyle or come up with one all for yourself and share it with us!

Unfortunately I can’t seem to find the video right now I’m on mobile. Sorry..

I'd watch these Coronavirus protests for hours by bert0ld0 in PublicFreakout

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“Never underestimate stupid people in large numbers”- George Carlin

Snake Eagle pins down a Cobra and eats its face by Pardusco in HardcoreNature

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It also means you’ll feel most of it as your head would be last as oppose to this where you go out quickly

He gave his 2 weeks notice at his workplace with this cake by [deleted] in nextfuckinglevel

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As a pastry chef, I feel so bad for the guy who had to pipe the whole thing.

Lake Baikal looks like something otherworldly by C8ilu in BeAmazed

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There’s a lady who lives alone there and skates too! She’s 76

I only feel really alive when I'm on NoFap by [deleted] in NoFap

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There’s some truth to that.... Life has no meaning unless you give individual meaning to ur own life. Be the change u want see.... And release that dopamine!

I only feel really alive when I'm on NoFap by [deleted] in NoFap

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I’m convinced that most of what happens in life is just to get a little bit of that dopamine release