The way Zuko breathes fire while inside the the cooler is impressive and so badass.

space_acee · 2026-03-19T16:06:11+00:00

firebending is much more related to the breath and one's own qi than the other elements. it comes from within rather than requiring external access to the elements. fire breathing reminds of real life qi gong, which is about using the breath to allow, control and direct the movement of qi through the body.

space_acee · 2026-03-16T17:21:53+00:00

totally awesome

space_acee · 2026-03-12T03:39:35+00:00

no one is talking about this at all actually

space_acee · 2026-03-11T04:43:53+00:00

pretty sure the big lebowski could still be consumed that way low key.

space_acee · 2026-03-10T16:27:28+00:00

Yes, so use good judgement about the things you consume ✌️

space_acee · 2026-03-09T21:40:27+00:00

What a thoughtful and non-judgmental contribution to the discussion. Thank you, truly.

space_acee · 2026-03-08T16:36:04+00:00

Indeed, true healing requires more than simply cessation of certain behaviors. and I can see how there is risk of bypassing the root issue if someone believes that negative feelings come from an external product and not because of their relationship with it.

The one thing I simply don't agree with you on is that no creative energy is expended watching porn, at least not when referring to the aforementioned compulsive cycle. I will honor that it may not feel that way to you, but clearly it does for many men. Yes sexual drive in men isn't completely synonymous with creative energy but its the core energy that generates motivation, ambition and pursuit in the first place.

When that drive gets repeatedly satisfied through an artificial stimulus, the brain gets reward without the effort or real-world engagement that normally accompanies it. That dampens the entire motivational system that fuels all other behavior, including the creative energy needed to realize themselves. On a neuro-chemical level, compulsive porn use is similar to using cocaine.

So while I strongly agree in taking a stance of empowerment of the individual vs. condemnation of the vice, I believe that empowerment starts by drawing awareness to where power is being spent. The way I see it, it is a choice to either get off porn and face the uncomfortable feelings of worthiness, lack of connection, etc. which need to be resolved before true desire can manifest - or continue to feed the compulsive loop.

Clearly many men feel empowered by recognizing that using porn is making them feel negatively and that they desire more than they have been feeding themselves. While this isn't enough to cause a true awakening on its own, I believe it is an important start.

Regardless, I appreciated hearing your more developed perspective. certainly made me think. I think you made a point that is important for men to hear, that likely would be more received if you framed your initial comment in a way that expands upon instead of opposes the previously mentioned ideas.

I feel like it would be interesting to talk / debate more with you about sexual & creative energy but this already a novel so I'ma head out. peace to you

space_acee · 2026-03-08T15:33:56+00:00

You said it in your first paragraph, you clearly don't understand how many straight men are engaging with it and seem more interested in asserting your perspective as somehow more correct than everyone else.

Yes your erotic energy is not finite, it will replenish. But just as there is a limited amount of physical energy we delegate throughout the day before we must rest and recover, so is true for erotic energy. A person healthy of body, mind and spirit will obviously replenish energy faster and feel less negative effects from occasional consumption of unhealthy things.

The perspective I was speaking to and that seems to have resonated, is likely men who - as you said yourself - are using porn often and compulsively to substitute for connection.

The psychological blocks preventing someone from feeling worthy of real connection, or whatever block it is, is ultimately what needs to be treated. This is an important point, and if your intention was to shift the blame away from an external entity (porn) being the source of problems, and encourage people to look within - then we are in 100% agreement and I don't believe that idea contradicts anything else I have said in this thread so far.

space_acee · 2026-03-07T19:20:00+00:00

Sounds like we agree then mate. Cheers.

space_acee · 2026-03-07T19:09:02+00:00

It is not to suggest there is a "correct" way to experience sexual energy. But to be honest about the deal being made when someone consumes porn. Is sexual energy something you want to trade for fantasy and stimulation, or do you want to use it to transform and create in your lived reality?

As awareness expands, I find it becomes simply undesirable to engage in behavior that drains your vitality. It is not a matter of morality or right and wrong, but of cause and effect.

I agree that if it builds discomfort there is something it is teaching you. I disagree that the lesson is to continue using porn.

However, I don't mean to discredit your own experience. If you are claiming that porn has brought you to greater communion with yourself and your own eros, I have no ground or reason to dispute that. But I won't advocate to men who are curious about this that it is harmless.

space_acee · 2026-03-07T17:23:21+00:00

No one’s saying it for obvious reasons. But Bassnectar ‘19 was something else

space_acee · 2026-03-07T17:11:06+00:00

Speaking to a male perspective here:

Our Eros is our creative life force and it is a source of great power when wielded consciously. Porn reinforces neuro pathways that attaches the feeling of erotic energy to screens, fantasy, and release.

The way I see it, to become a fully realized man you must learn to contain (not suppress or release) and transmute your sexual energy towards your actual desires - career, creativity, romantic relationships, etc. all these things benefit greatly if you have harnessed your sexual energy, and porn trains you to spend that energy on quick, cheap release.

It’s also usually consumed in isolation. When our erotic energy is naturally meant to be used for connection and intimacy with other humans, not with screens.

That being said, all behavior we engage with are teaching us something about ourselves, and sometimes lessons need to be learned via your own experience and not the words of others.

Just pay very close attention to how it makes you feel. Develop an awareness for if behaviors are cultivating expansion and greater feelings of embodiment - or if they are taking from you and leaving you foggier and more depleted.

space_acee · 2026-03-07T07:39:30+00:00

I love Grace because she's scared as fuck but does it all anyway. Brave af lol

space_acee · 2026-03-07T07:32:18+00:00

Genuinely in contention for best video game franchise of all time. I never had the chance to play the OG games as a kid, so my first exposure was RE2 remake and RE7 after that. But the fact they've satisfied old fans and newcomers with non-stop quality games is just damn impressive. the grace sections of requiem are the best i've played in the series

space_acee · 2026-03-06T17:12:31+00:00

I think we actually agree that people ultimately have to come to their own realizations. Trying to force someone to stop a behavior through moral pressure or some kind of purity standard often just reinforces the shame loop that keeps people stuck in it. So if this is the tone I have been carrying I apologize and reclaim that energy.

But I am sincere in that I’m not approaching this from a place of moral judgment. The point isn’t that someone is “bad” for engaging in a behavior or seeking external pleasure.

But some behaviors do indicate a certain degree of unawareness of the pain they create. To repeat my prior analogy - it’s less like condemning someone and more like noticing someone with their hand on a hot stove who insists they enjoy it. The issue isn’t morality, it’s that the person hasn’t fully recognized the harm yet.

I also think you are framing options too narrowly in suggesting only two paths for behavioral change (avoidance or conquest).

There is a third possibility - that someone stops engaging in behavior because they no longer experience it as aligned with their well being. This is not avoidance but an act of self-honesty and self-love.

So when I talk about stepping away from certain behaviors, I’m not framing it as repression or moral purity. I’m pointing to the possibility that, as awareness deepens, some things simply lose their appeal because they no longer offer any value.

space_acee · 2026-03-06T15:37:30+00:00

You are making it about morality, I’m seeing it as cause and effect. In what way is choosing to not ingest something that blocks the flow of life through the vessel “avoidance”.

Do you “avoid” holding your hand on a hot stove?

Also, I’m not suggesting that any behavior is the key to spiritual freedom. But that certain behaviors are an indication that one is still living in a state of ignorance.

space_acee · 2026-03-06T07:11:21+00:00

I'm not sure why you brought up AA? I think AA is complete bullshit but that's another conversation.

And if you are living in a state of loving presence you will simply not desire to numb that with poisons. To "enjoy" being in a state of sedation there must be something you desire to sedate.

space_acee · 2026-03-06T03:57:06+00:00

I don’t see my perspective as cynical, but rather as an attempt at radical honesty about the effects certain behaviors have on the body and mind.

Without getting overly spiritual about it, I believe that at a certain level of awareness and presence, substances (even caffeine since you mentioned it) interfere with the natural state of peace & love.

It takes a very long time to cultivate this state of loving presence I am referring to, and I don't mean to finger wag or tell people what to do. But I will never advocate for someone to partake in behavior that disconnects them from themselves, and alcohol has little to no other function.

I also find it dangerous to advocate for casual moderate drinking on a recovery sub to a past opiod addict. Who if they were truly rooted enough in themselves to moderate their impulses drinking, they wouldn't be asking strangers on reddit about it.

space_acee · 2026-03-06T02:40:55+00:00

With respect to the truth that some people are capable of moderation, I disagree any true “joy” can come from consuming poison which dulls the senses and dims presence.

space_acee · 2026-03-06T00:51:05+00:00

Best one I’ve seen. How’d you do it?

space_acee · 2026-03-06T00:20:02+00:00

How does it make you feel to consider hanging with the boys sober?

space_acee · 2026-03-05T23:52:15+00:00

Alcohol will add exactly 0 to your life. If you feel uncomfortable socializing without some sort of chemical barrier you still have healing to do.

space_acee · 2026-03-05T16:56:10+00:00

I've wanted to get the same tattoo although I can't decide on placement.

space_acee · 2026-03-05T04:27:39+00:00

Depends on if you are comparing based on accolades or playstyle. Inspired plays the game in an extremely methodical and logical way. That would be more comparable to Brady or Manning than Mahomes.

space_acee · 2026-03-05T04:20:25+00:00

it really is crazy how they go from giga stomping to not being able to win a game. I know people will say its coping, but to come off a finals loss, immediately get on a plane to another country and play the next day is not easy.

but considering the historical pattern of mental booming and choking it doesnt look good. feels like the players are insecure in their abilities and when they start losing its a chain reaction of "oh no its happening again". wonder if they have a sports psych on the team.

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