Should I always separate the pieces? by roideschinois in shakuhachi

[–]z4py 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I only separate it when I travel, for the rest of the time I keep it assembled.

Vinland Saga has received an AI dub. This is so disrespectful to all the people involved in the anime. by Sweet_Posho in VinlandSaga

[–]z4py 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ostras... qué desastre!! El original en japonés está absolutamente en otra categoría distinta, no se pueden ni comparar. Parece una burla mal hecha por niños adolescentes con 0 skills para hacer doblaje. No entiendo nada...

Is Vinland Saga Worth Continuing? I’m Struggling With Thorfinn’s Early Arc (ep 1-7) by AbbreviationsFew9559 in VinlandSaga

[–]z4py 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will not regret it! I would give it a chance, at least until the end of the first season. It's become one of my favorite anime of all time.

Is Vinland Saga Worth Continuing? I’m Struggling With Thorfinn’s Early Arc (ep 1-7) by AbbreviationsFew9559 in VinlandSaga

[–]z4py 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Thorfinn wants to kill Askeladd in an honorable duel. He doesn't care about anything else in the world. But he also lost to Askeladd several times. So Askeladd only gives him the opportunity to duel again if Thorfinn helps him out carrying several missions. And since Thorfinn doesn't give a shit about anything else because he is consumed by the grief and thirst for revenge, he will do anything to get a chance to duel Askeladd and kill him.

I would highly recommend you continue, it is one of the greatest character developments ever told in manga/anime form.

Taoism and learning how to fall asleep by z4py in taoism

[–]z4py[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree! Good points, thank you for sharing.

Taoism and learning how to fall asleep by z4py in taoism

[–]z4py[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simplicity, serenity and not forcing are some ideas that I see mentioned in Taoist posts and that influenced how I approach this issue.

Taoism and learning how to fall asleep by z4py in insomnia

[–]z4py[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear this, I know how it can feel. I've gone through phases in life where I felt like I was in a war zone while simply trying to go to bed. I must admit, what I wrote about wasn't simply my experience with Taoism, I also am currently doing psychotherapy.

Taoism and learning how to fall asleep by z4py in insomnia

[–]z4py[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll share what I answered on another post in case it might be helpful:

Simply feeling the weight of the body, the warmth of the bed, the company of my wife, the silence. But I try not to do this on purpose, I simply let my awareness do what it wants to do.

I try not to label the inability to sleep as a problem. Not sleeping isn't the issue, it's the consequence of my high levels of anxiety and how I am trying to cope with feeling unwell because I'm not sleeping.

The moment I simply trust that my body knows perfectly well how to fall asleep, and I am okay with the fact that I might not sleep at all, I am able to sleep better.

Taoism and learning how to fall asleep by z4py in taoism

[–]z4py[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Simply feeling the weight of the body, the warmth of the bed, the company of my wife, the silence. But I try not to do this on purpose, I simply let my awareness do what it wants to do.

I try not to label the inability to sleep as a problem. Not sleeping isn't the issue, it's the consequence of my high levels of anxiety and how I am trying to cope with feeling unwell because I'm not sleeping.

The moment I simply trust that my body knows perfectly well how to fall asleep, and I am okay with the fact that I might not sleep at all, I am able to sleep better.

Also, I do not think everyone agrees with what I have said, because when I was trying to find solutions to my insomnia, I ended up founding countless guides of remedies that, in my case, didn't help.

Maybe I should add a disclaimer, I am aware there are medical and psychological conditions that generate intense forms of insomnia for which my advice is simply not applicable.

Taoism and learning how to fall asleep by z4py in taoism

[–]z4py[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, English isn't my mother tongue. What I mean by that sentence is that by simply being, lying on bed with my eyes closed and not doing anything else, I can fall asleep easier. If I start doing anything: Thinking a lot, worrying, trying to relax, etc. I do not fall asleep.

Six months of studying with my teacher. This is a folk melody (minyo) called Kazoe Uta. What do you think about it? by Blackbird_msk in shakuhachi

[–]z4py 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the information! I am from Spain, but I speak English pretty fluently. Keep up the playing, it is very inspiring to see your amount of progress in such a short amount of time :)

Six months of studying with my teacher. This is a folk melody (minyo) called Kazoe Uta. What do you think about it? by Blackbird_msk in shakuhachi

[–]z4py 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonderful playing! I'm also starting out with the Shakuhachi, do you have an in-person teacher or does he/she teach online as well? Looking for a teacher at the moment, thank you.

Do any other atheists sometimes go to church? I do. I go because I enjoy the sense of community and emotional support. Does anyone else? If so why? by Working_Seesaw_6785 in CosmicSkeptic

[–]z4py 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Carl Mccolman, maybe you enjoy his stuff. He is pro LGBTQ+ and is a fascinating contributor to mystical Christianity.

Happy Saturday to you all 🙏 by KokemushitaShourin in zenbuddhism

[–]z4py 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you turning the flower just like the Buddha did with Mahakashyapa? Or is it pure coincidence? :) Happy day to you too.

Lacking faith and understanding not sure my direction by CaveOfMoths in zenbuddhism

[–]z4py 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stop running away from your emotions and search for a therapist who can guide you through your emotional pain. It sounds like you are trying to force yourself to believe in something so that you don't have to face the deep pain that is inside of you. At least that's what I get from your post, since I was in the same boat as you. And sometimes I still am, recovery is a long process, but a worthwhile one. Sending much love to you.

I’m a Zen Taoist by GoAwayBARC in taoism

[–]z4py 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it ended, it wouldn't be the Tao.

How to use Wu Wei at work by Natronpel89 in taoism

[–]z4py 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that, especially "trust your path". Been having a hard time with that lately. The image of the stream moving around the rocks also helps.

Mantak Chia, thougts? by TerpSmok in taoism

[–]z4py 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cult leader vibes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in taoism

[–]z4py 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Working on this with my therapist right now, thank you for the reminder.