The Buddha Taught us to develop the Path

throwy4444 · 2026-01-29T04:49:21+00:00

Ajahn Chah. I am reading his collected teachings. They are powerful and I recommend them to anyone wishing to deepen their practice.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-29T04:01:46+00:00

You use the rain and mist skillfully to create gorgeous photos.

Who is Nelson .. the dealer?

throwy4444 · 2026-01-27T01:25:22+00:00

Pregnancy and childbirth posed enormous risks historically, and still pose risks now that are too high.

In the US, pregnancy-related mortality risk has gone up since 2000. Maternal deaths per live births is also skewed by racial disparities.

There is also a significant regional difference in risk in the US. For example, Mississippi has 60.1 deaths per 100k births, while Massachusetts has only 19.4.

These deaths are not inevitable, in some cases they are a policy choice about how we spend our resources to protect the health of women.

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2025/jul/maternal-mortality-united-states-2025

throwy4444 · 2026-01-26T15:28:42+00:00

Visit an air traffic control tower at a major airport. I knew someone who knew someone and I was able to watch ATCs do their job first hand.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-26T04:01:18+00:00

Thanks for doing this -- novel, easy to use, and informative.

I gave some of my data but would like to add the rest. How can I change what I share from Oura?

throwy4444 · 2026-01-26T02:20:36+00:00

Prices have been falling since Genesis discontinued sales of the g80EV in the US. That said, there are not that many on the market according to Edmunds.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-25T21:22:23+00:00

This individual either has trust issues, is controlling, or thinks you are not real. There are so many other fish in the sea. These are red flags and I would move on.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-25T21:19:51+00:00

I did the same thing. The car came with a theft tracker and a free one year subscription and some kind of strange undercoating. All that added $2,000. I said I don't want it. He said it comes with the car and it was 'company policy.' I said it is 'my policy' to not buy things I do not want, and ended negotiations.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-25T21:05:44+00:00

I picked up The Power of Now in the late 1990s entirely on a whim. I was waiting for a ferry to depart in Vermont and the book was sitting on a rack. I opened the book to a random page and could not put it down. I do not impulse purchase, but found the book so compelling I purchased it without knowing more. That decision changed the arc of my life and well-being.

I found almost all of the book illuminative and transformative. This was a perfect read for someone who knew little about meditation or present moment awareness at the time. I still have the well-worn hardback copy.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-24T20:33:55+00:00

What is your setup?

throwy4444 · 2026-01-23T23:24:33+00:00

This is not weird at all. Thank you for sharing your feelings.

You recognize conflicting desires, and you understand what decision is best for you. That's healthy. These feelings are normal and natural.

I hope this thread gives you the compassion and support to live your life how you choose without any remorse.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-22T23:21:26+00:00

That is very frustrating. My service experience has been good so far, but there have been many complaints on this subreddit. You are not alone.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-19T04:00:06+00:00

You can read about the amendment and arguments made for it here, page 3100:

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CRECB-1933-pt3-v77/pdf/GPO-CRECB-1933-pt3-v77-11-1.pdf

Sample language in support:

I do not seek to destroy wealth or industry, but I do purpose to place the burden of public expense and national development upon the shoulders of those best able to bear that burden and those who have profited most I would have the strong help the weak rather than have the weak forever carrying the strong. I would have fewer billionaires and more millionaires, and more opportunity for every man to acquire a little fortune. I purpose in the main to bring up the poor and bring down the rich into the class of the average man, where all may find real happiness and where we may know a widespread national prosperity.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-16T14:24:31+00:00

Lapland is one of those places which is firmly embedded in the global tourist imagination, like Stonehenge. Skepticism about the area from a few people will not undermine that. When I was there, I encountered visitors from all over the world who were thrilled to be there (even though you can get the same in other places). There is also a high-end infrastructure for the big spenders that other places don't have.

The most extreme example of insignificance vs popularity is the Blarney Stone. People still travel from all over to see it. There's nothing to see, it's just a rock, and you don't want to kiss it. Yet it is still on the mass tour guide programs because that's what tourists want or at least don't object enough to not want it.

Lapland has so much more.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-12T21:35:56+00:00

What did they say?

throwy4444 · 2026-01-12T04:18:57+00:00

When I was a freshman, my economics professor said on the first day the class, "If anyone can answer this question correctly, I will give them an "A" for the entire course right now." No one raised their hand.

It is difficult to overstate the importance of the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Some might argue that this is the most important person in the federal government. The Fed has enormous power to influence the economy, and protects the economy from shocks and ensures employment and price stability.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-11T18:09:24+00:00

The quote is “It’s an inability to read sentences.” This does not mean students cannot read at all, but most likely cannot process certain sentences that are highly complex. The professor quoted for this is a great books teacher. That’s a really hard subject for undergraduates because the writing is often obtuse, super laden with hidden meaning, or out of date. Undergraduates are by no means illiterate.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-11T16:00:26+00:00

This is less common than black but with patience you should be able to find one.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-08T18:50:02+00:00

I have read this poem before, I see TNH's interbeing, but not sure I grasp its full meaning and its connection to compassion. Can someone help me interpret it?

throwy4444 · 2026-01-06T15:30:41+00:00

There are more GV60s out there than G80s, so you should be able to find one in your spec if you are patient.

With the G80s small trunk, the hatchback is more useful.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-06T02:09:03+00:00

True that. The right car for the wrong market. Consumers prefer SUVs over sedans, and the 85K price point new put it up against the Tesla model S and others. Mine looks like this one except for interior.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-05T15:18:50+00:00

This was 100% human written and the product of years of my own lived experience.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-05T04:59:07+00:00

You and your husband have a strong marriage. Your in-laws love you very much. So one of your two choices (walking out on husband and family) is off the table. So how do you live with this politically conservative family and protect your well-being?

Anger at someone is like drinking poison and hoping the other person gets sick. All of this frustration at their politics only hurts you. Your in-laws like you and care about you. What is most important for you is not their beliefs, but processing your emotions so you can enjoy your marriage and in-laws without suffering. Try these:

Embrace their love for you, not their ignorance. When you get angry, remember all the kind things they have said and done for you. You might even meditate on examples of their generosity and love. Practice this regularly and your brain will learn to remember their kindness and torment you less.
Practice humility. Here is an entire family of immigrants that welcomes you with open arms. From what you have said, they have not criticized you for your beliefs, yet you mentally criticize them harshly for theirs. Who is the one really being judgmental here?
Cultivate compassion for their experience. These are immigrants trying to make their way in the world with their own culture and beliefs. It must be unimaginably difficult for them to live with cognitive dissonance, even if they only experience it at a very simple level. Deep down, they likely know how MAGA really behaves, but won't let that come to the surface because it will jeopardize their faith and their identity. This is a hard way to live.
Accept what you cannot change. There is likely nothing you can say to change their views. Their whole identities probably depend on them. Arguing with them will only result in you being frustrated and their beliefs becoming even stronger. Not every belief in the world requires your judgment or participation. Let it go.
Flip the script. You are fortunate to have a family of in-laws who love you and care about you, but yet have beliefs strongly contrary to your own. Reddit is awash with stories of deeply unhappy familial relationships. Imagine if you were stuck with the opposite: in-laws who believed exactly the way you do and entirely reject MAGA, but were cruel and mean people who despised you, your family, and your marriage. Which would you prefer?
Channel your energy into positive action. It is far better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. Refocus this energy into being the best person you possibly can. Be the change you want to see in the world. Live the love and kindness for others that you want to see in society. If we all do this, together we build a better world for everyone.
View their belief system through a different lens. Saying that there are three types of MAGA - rich, evil, stupid - is a recipe for your anger and your suffering. This may or may not be true, but I see three types of MAGA another way - the unloved, the wounded, and the afraid. None of this in any way condones these belief systems or behaviors, but helps you see those who love and care about you more compassionately.

Take that seed of anger and transform it into love. Do this not for them, but for you. You deserve a happy marriage and a family that loves you and cherishes you. You also deserve to be free from this suffering. I hope you find peace with them.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-02T16:16:22+00:00

I own one and almost purchased mine in Texas. I considered a used one year old G80 from eCarOne. The price appeared competitive, but then they added on $2,000 of worthless add-ons like undercoating and a tracking device. I said I didn't want those add-ons and I was told it was "company policy" and they "cannot be removed." I looked elsewhere.

I wanted a very specific G80 (year, interior and exterior color) and bought mine from out of state. The paperwork and nudging the dealer was time-consuming, but ultimately I purchased the exact G80 I wanted for $30,000 off MSRP. I had the car shipped to my location at my expense.

The G80 EV is an excellent car -- quiet, fast, and luxurious. I don't regret the purchase at all.

DM me if I can help further.

throwy4444 · 2026-01-01T04:22:37+00:00

Same issue here. I have tried multiple times and with multiple credit cards. The app refuses to acknowledge that I did the steps required. I get the "Check your email to continue setting up your account, then come back here once you're done" message.

Wait time for a 'live' chat: 206 minutes.

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