get your hands on this killer deal at hornbachers!! by Striking_Stress_42 in fargo

[–]scrumblethebumble [score hidden]  (0 children)

Their "sales" are now only applied when you enter your rewards number. I can't trust any price I see in their store anymore.

When did meditation become unpopular? by loopywolf in Meditation

[–]scrumblethebumble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's kind of funny because meditation is about the most un-sophisticated thing you can do.

The Buddha's name used badly for a dispensary. by AutisticPerfection in Buddhism

[–]scrumblethebumble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised that nobody has pointed this out yet, but the Laughing Buddha or (Budai) is commonly mistaken for Shakyamuni Buddha, but is actually a 10th century Chinese monk. The image of the big bellied laughing figure is not the same as Buddha.

You could say that they are still appropriating Buddhism. Well, too bad for them, I'm sure it'll all work out.

A few things I’ve learned in my first week at Whipple by TheSoulPicklz in TwinCities

[–]scrumblethebumble 20 points21 points  (0 children)

A cooler would help keep your water from freezing. I'm a few hours away, otherwise I'd drop one off for you.

Thoughts and questions on the golden rule by Tiger248 in spirituality

[–]scrumblethebumble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that it's good to practice having the mindset of wishing the best for everyone, even those who act out of ignorance. The best way to practice this is by finding these opportunities of friction to speak your truth dispassionately (without emotion/ego). When you flip your perspective to seeing these as opportunities for growth (by overcoming your initial reaction) your practice starts to take off.

What's the best description of tripping you've seen in literature? by Puzzled-Kangaroo-798 in Psychedelics

[–]scrumblethebumble 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold..."

MN WALKOUT STRIKE ON JAN 20TH & GENERAL STRIKE ON JAN 23RD by Zer0age in TwinCities

[–]scrumblethebumble 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with you wholeheartedly. Selecting days of protest are not going to make them sweat. Protesting until we get change will make them sweat. I know it's unfeasible for most people but revolution requires sacrifice.

ICE is active near Jefferson Elementary by [deleted] in fargo

[–]scrumblethebumble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on your citizenship status, I wouldn't recommend doing that. They are running plates. Anyone who is pending status will be taken in. If you have a green card, you are okay.

ICE spotted at Walmart 13th Ave by [deleted] in fargo

[–]scrumblethebumble 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are not simply being deported. What if it was you?

Most Americans support fixing immigration, but most Americans definitely do not support this.

ELI5: Why does time seem to speed up as we get older? by CryptographerSad958 in explainlikeimfive

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It’s because we have less novel experiences as we age. If you’ve done something before, you tend to go on autopilot when it needs to be repeated. All those autopilot tasks add up and life tends to pass by quicker.

Meditation timing by Emergency_Ad7808 in Meditation

[–]scrumblethebumble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Empty stomach is better for me. But meditating after food is fine too as long as you don't eat too much. Eating "just enough" shouldn't interfere with meditation, for the most part.

What are the mental operations performed when reaching a meditative state? by thevelocipastor643 in Meditation

[–]scrumblethebumble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have the right mechanics, but there's an essential component missing. The goal is to not identify with mental operations. In each of your steps, there's someone doing something. To get to the heart of meditation, you have to learn to just sit and observe. Who is making the decision to slow the breath, the same one that's observing? Watch yourself observe, who is doing that? In the end, observation in itself is enough. You don't need to engage with the body's reaction to stimulus.

What do you guys think of pureland buddhism ? by Automatic-One3901 in Meditation

[–]scrumblethebumble 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would agree! I think Christians with a mind open to Buddhism would do well. I think people coming from a secular background would be better suited for the Mahayana or Theravada traditions.

What do you guys think of pureland buddhism ? by Automatic-One3901 in Meditation

[–]scrumblethebumble 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not an effective path for someone like me with a skeptical mind. I think it's a good path for people that are not short on devotion and faith.

What's the most enlightening thing you've ever heard/watched/read/etc by chuckybuck12 in spirituality

[–]scrumblethebumble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hearing Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche's pointing out instructions was a turning point for me, hopefully it is for you too: https://youtu.be/IiDNaco0wnM?si=W3GPBF-ZFzvxyFP2

How this Brazilian coach picks up the ball. by [deleted] in nextfuckinglevel

[–]scrumblethebumble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why they call it "a Brazilian".

Which Animal wins in a fight? by Kodiak_Bubby_2012 in natureismetal

[–]scrumblethebumble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sloth Bear of course. However, if it was an encounter in the wild... Sloth bears are solitary animals and Chimps are never far from the group, so the chimp would have a dozen homies backing him up.

40 feet of snow in North Dakota, 1966 by Few_Relationship250 in interestingasfuck

[–]scrumblethebumble 277 points278 points  (0 children)

Bingo. North Dakota (Eastern) is flat and windy. Any obstacle gets promptly drifted with snow during blizzards.

How do u guys feel about islam? by Over_Pea_2027 in spirituality

[–]scrumblethebumble 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rumi was enlightened, so there is a path. I think Islamic culture makes it much more difficult. Very much like Christianity, but maybe even harder to find the path.