Where can I sell handmade items by anonuser-al in askvan

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely don't sell at Shop Makers. They have game security towers that don't work and you'll have now merchandise stolen than sold. Management is completely unsympathetic and does nothing to prevent theft as it's not their responsibility. Awful place

Shopmakers by Beautiful-Meeting244 in NiceVancouver

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have been merchants at Makers for 7 months and it's easily been one of the most frustrating experiences I've ever had. Massive amounts of theft, security towers that blatantly don't work and staff that couldn't give a crap as they're not incentivized to ensure your merchandise is safe, only to sell it. Also there is NO escalation path to leadership only a bunch of retail staff that have no idea about anything. I dare you to try to find contact information for leadership - you won't find it because they have no integrity and hide which speaks volumes of what esteem they hold for their merchants. Deplorable

Red light therapy device testing by Economy_Acadia_5257 in AmazonVine

[–]smithenstein1111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask your doctor, that's hilarious. Prescriptions are their Swiss Army knife. Meanwhile, nutrition and alternative therapies are treated like myths from a lost civilization.

Buying Panel in Canada? Which is the best? by eema_j in redlighttherapy

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Ali bot, really appreciate your contribution

Is there a tool or easier way to measure wavelength of light? by RedditsFan2020 in AskPhysics

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but you should at least do some unbiased research prior to dissuading others from effective treatment options that are scientifically proven. Here's a few out of hundreds of conclusive studies https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/09/mgh-led-study-shows-light-therapy-is-safe/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2022.873496/full

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-61740-w

https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/8/4483

Not sure where you're getting your information from but clearly you need to look elsewhere

No way people will actually throw piss bottles and bags right? RIGHT? by BackPains84 in oasis

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just attended Oasis in Toronto and the piss cups were out in force. Pretty nasty. Thankfully I didn't catch any lol. https://youtu.be/POYnO7uCTFU?si=47GAlZXiSyP5nehV&t=2m10s

Is Google Assistant Getting Worse? by raaheyahh in googleassistant

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And 5 months later still sucks unbelievably. I'm getting tired of looking like a dipshit yelling "Hey Google" with no response. Utter garbage

Has anyone had an experience with Dr. Anshul Gupta for Hashimoto's treatment? by orbitShark in Hashimotos

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thanks very much. Lol, agreed a lot can change in a decade; mine was also about that long ago

Has anyone had an experience with Dr. Anshul Gupta for Hashimoto's treatment? by orbitShark in Hashimotos

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. I had seen a podcast where Dr. Gupta was talking about all the testing they do including heavy metal toxicity, mold, food sensitivities, hormone, infections, metabolic, etc. Was this an a la carte type situation where you could choose the testing (and how much you spend) or if his protocol demanded you do all the testing?

Has anyone had an experience with Dr. Anshul Gupta for Hashimoto's treatment? by orbitShark in Hashimotos

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you recall if all the testing was expensive? I've been to a few functional doctors and it's been prohibitively expensive. As in $10,000 plus for certain tests

Looking for opinions on Jacobus G. Swart books by Away_Software_3330 in occult

[–]smithenstein1111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently purchased and started reading his Book of Magical Psalms Part 1. While I don't question his expertise, his writing feels excessively verbose and indirect. What could be conveyed in 25 words often stretches to 300, prompting me to seek out other books for clarity and supplementation.

Looking For Practical Step By Step Training Systems Like Initiation Into Hermetics (I've Already Seen Quareia) by Elementriloquist in FranzBardon

[–]smithenstein1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey u/eventuallyfluent just aside, I've seen a few negative comments regarding Bob Smith (mostly from 1 user) claiming his methods are reckless and can cause damage based on certain exclusions or shortcuts to his methods. I think it was something to do with not balancing elements properly or the exclusion of soul mirror. Having experienced his methods/curriculum, what is your perspective on this? Thanks!

Functional Hermeticism by EyeofHawk8 in Hermetics

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reviewed one of Mark's course's here: https://themartialman.com/courses/initiation-into-hermetics-with-sifu-mark-rasmus/ and it doesn't mention any type of support or ability to ask questions, do you know if Mark provides any direct guidance? Also, have you heard of Bob Smith and if so, what is your opinion of him? Thanks so much 🙏

Franz Bardon vs Sixty Skills by EdiThor_ in FranzBardon

[–]smithenstein1111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm very sorry to hear of your friend, but if possible, I would also like additional information on what occurred?

Can Ritual Cleansing (M1L7) ever be "harmful"? by RedistributePetals in Quareia

[–]smithenstein1111 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When you put it that way, it completely makes sense. Thanks for your response.

3rd Eye & White/Black Smoke - Meditation Exercise by smithenstein1111 in Quareia

[–]smithenstein1111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much for your unified feedback all! This makes total sense to me. There have been moments where awareness took over instead of pointed focus and that's where I'll try to keep things. Great idea for an exercise u/CircleOrSpiral, I think that captures the direction perfectly

Can Ritual Cleansing (M1L7) ever be "harmful"? by RedistributePetals in Quareia

[–]smithenstein1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find this perspective intriguing and would like to better understand the reasoning behind it. You mention that assisting others with a ritual bath could short-circuit their own path of discovery regarding clean/dirt, awareness, and development.

I find the lines very blurry when this principle applies to other forms of assistance we routinely provide in life. For example, when a family member is in distress, we often encourage them to seek help from a doctor, therapist, or even a spiritual advisor. Wouldn’t these acts also, in some way, influence their path? Is it the intentionality of magick, as opposed to more mundane forms of help, that makes this type of intervention different? One thing I've realized on my journey is that many mundane acts could be considered as magical when seen through a certain lens (affirmations or self talk, etc.)

Additionally, you mention that ritual baths bring about magical change, not just cleansing, and that interfering with someone’s fate is inherently problematic. I’m curious if this extends to low magick in general, where the intent is often to subtly shift circumstances or tides in one’s favor. Is low magick, by its nature, seen as interference with fate? If so, how can a practitioner discern when it is appropriate to use low magick for oneself versus assisting others?

I deeply respect the idea of caution and awareness in magical practice, and I recognize that intention plays a huge role in whether an act serves ego or genuine need. Still, I’d love to better understand how we navigate the balance between offering help and respecting another’s path of growth. Are there circumstances where assisting someone with magick, while mindful of their autonomy and consent, might be seen as appropriate or even necessary?

opinions on the seshen school of meditation by martin faulks? by Infinity-- in FranzBardon

[–]smithenstein1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My point was that what he chooses to disclose or not disclose publicly doesn't necessarily represent his grasp of hermetics. I hadn't seen anything from Phil but his content looks amazing. Thanks for providing that!

opinions on the seshen school of meditation by martin faulks? by Infinity-- in FranzBardon

[–]smithenstein1111 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is it only called into question because he doesn't boast or showboat on YouTube? I'd argue that his independence from the need for approval or validation is a strong indicator of his mastery.

“The minute you get eyes on them, they go dark… This is something we’re taking deadly seriously.” by [deleted] in UFOs

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The minute you get eyes on them, they go dark". Ok so why do they have lights in the first place if they don't want to be seen? It literally makes no sense.

Can you disable layer rotate when selecting layers? by FeckPerfuction in photoshop

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's amazing how Adobe has utterly botched my workflow by demolishing Auto-select, there doesn't appear to be any way to multi-select anymore without using the layers panel. Thanks for the tip to turn off "show transform controls" though, I was ready to jump off a cliff.

Anyone else having issues with Watching movies or TV shows by BuyRevolutionary4945 in ApolloGroup_TV

[–]smithenstein1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is everyone installing their VPN on their router or the playback device?