Bill W

I think Leo even did a video on this topic. Seriously. He was saying everything is full of shit. He said he is full of shit and basically we are all full of shit. Which is true I guess. Just be the best version of shit you can be. Do it to the best of your ability.

Probably depends what page you look at. Start from the dating section as that will be mostly beige and then work your way up to anything that Shin posts which always has a nice devilry turquoise feel to it with love Shin ??

@Preety_India haha. There was a film where someone said the greatest trick the devil ever pulled off was convincing the world he didn't exist

If you are a devil just make sure your devilry is to the best of your ability. I think that's all Leo asks of you. You could probably still actualize as a devil. Anyway takes one to know one I guess

Thanks for this thread. I will follow closely. I'm ultra fussy with TV shows.

Great question. I don't have an attempted answer but it makes me think of Karma which is something I do believe in, but I am yet to work out how Karma manifests itself. In terms of suffering, I can't accept that if someone gets cancer they had it coming. But I can't articulate a strong argument for this belief of mine. I have vastly differing beliefs about God to many that will comment on this thread, but I value people's explanations and ideas.

In one of my favourite books of all time, The Buddha Said, Osho said this In terms of your needs, attachments and clinging, you simply don’t cooperate anymore. One must drop out of the relationship I take this to mean relationship in a very broad sense and it strikes a chord in terms of obsessions and addictions. So, relationship in this context could include; people obviously, but also things like technology (bad habits surfing the internet or porn for example), food, drugs, whatever it is that is not the healthy way forward.

@Raptorsin7 Yes well said. Actually i forgot to say I am on SSRI long-term for OCD, so I appreciate the need for chemical assistance. What your doing is good, it's being open minded. But, I have history of getting carried away, so researching L-Theanine could then lead to obsessively looking at loads of other options and not knowing when to stop. I agree with one of your sentiments, as it reads like "leave no stone unturned" which is good. For obsessives and addicts (and we are all somewhere on that scale probably) it can be a fine line between sensible "looking around" and "research" and then the other side of that coin, that leads to distraction, avoidance, compulsive spending, and general dysfunction

Former Thai monk meditates 'up to 50 times a day' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-50985103/former-thai-monk-meditates-up-to-50-times-a-day

@Raptorsin7 Thanks for this. Been researching it today. I've put it on hold as I have a prior history of handing all of my recovery over to pills and supplements and not doing any work myself on my inner issues, but that's my story. I am not very sensible with these kind of things so need to be extra cautious but it's great to get your feedback so thank you.

The next time something shitty happens to me, I want to be Samuel L Jackson like this

@remember Hey thanks for getting back to me. In the meantime I've opted against the L-Theanine. All respect to people who have found it helpful though, but personally, I fear i will up endlessly looking for the solutions to my anxiety through external things again. I've a history of trying to take short cuts in my mental wellbeing. I'm not saying that's what others are doing, but I can't be trusted with pills and supplements. It's been proven LOL, over and over again Although saying that I am on an SSRI long-term for OCD, which is probably another reason to be ultra careful in trying to meddle with my neurotransmitters any further via pills and just to focus on using my behaviour and learning to straighten out my head and stop me from going insane. I've been thinking about supplements most of today hence me looking like I've done a complete u-turn straight away. But thought and research has been ongoing today and the Jury has reached a verdict.

@remember I'm not trying to be awkward but this is a powerful statement to make, where did you get your information on to have this idea? I know a quick Google around makes reference to impacted serotonin levels, but to reduce serotonin? Half the time trained scientists don't even seem to know enough to make such a bold statement. Not saying you lying friend, not at all, just curious my friend that's all.

You take it? Do you mind if I PM you? Or we can discuss here but it's not my thread.

@Justine Hi. Can I ask you about your experience with l-theanine please? I'm considering it for it's anti anxiety and calming properties. I was wondering on what dose you were using and it it was powder or tablet etc? Thanks.

@Raptorsin7 Hi. I'm thinking of trying l-theanine due to it's supposed calming properties. My default setting is anxiety and fear. Usually I prefer to stay away from supplements as I think a lot of that industry does prey on people's vulnerabilities, but it's probably wise to keep an open mind. You said l-theanine had quite a dramatic effect? I was wondering what dose you were using and it it was powder or tablet etc? Thanks.

I've only completed 4 of the 66 books in the Bible. But have only begun my new love affair with God, Jesus and Bible within the last few months. I most use the NLT version but some of the versus read a bit more powerful in the NIV or KJV. Horses for courses. Gospel of John - Loved it. Really good on summarising the story of Jesus. Very easy to read. Actually was a page turner for me. Book of James - Short and to the point. A great guide in relating to yourself and others. Very practical. I think you will love this book. A good road map for a recovering addict like myself. Book of Daniel - This is where the term into the Lions Den comes from I think. Great story about keeping Faith in difficult times and staying true to yourself. Book of Job - Different style of book. Less narrative but super powerful. Again about how to keep Faith in very tough times. Word for word not as powerful for me as the other three but the overall message very powerful. Like a story of your worst nightmares coming true but it's not the end of the world and that you can survive anything if you choose to. I tend to read the Bible in 20 minute chunks each night. There is not too much rhyme or reason is what order I am reading the 66 books. I'm going with the ones that are supposed to be related more to suffering and keeping faith but perhaps all 66 fit that criteria, I am not sure. I'm also sticking to the medium length or shorter books for now. Book of Job took me longest to read thus far. I try to meditate whilst reading. Focusing on the message. Using a pencil to highlight versus that directly speak to me.

Update Have run into troubled waters. Well that's what my senses are reflecting back to me. Fear - Fuck Everything And Run Or Fear- Face Everything And Recover Something more powerful than me (and I know who He is) is gently reminding me that the waves and weather have not changed and there is still opportunities for plain sailing, and that there is really no need to sound the alarm and shout "All hands on deck". Him "Bill, lean not on your own understanding remember" Me "But are you sure?" Him "Of course I am sure. I am God" Me "I know that, but I am a special case who might slip through the net" Him "What do you think Faith is?" Me "True" Him "Okay mate. Catch you later. Have a nice day and calm the fuck down. You are fine. It's okay. You've been knocked down. Just get back up again. You gonna be okay. It's all good my man. "

Hello my friend. Thanks for those posts from the Bible. I am slowly making my way through the Bible. In the last few months I feel I have found God. Hang in there.

Did they ever work out whether or not we have free will?

I feel like recently I was at a junction. One way was "business as normal" and the other way read Law of Attraction, and partially thanks to the works of Neville Goddard, which i am knee deep in right now, I went down the path of Law of Attraction and feel like I've been made very welcome, and am being cheered on by a crowd of well wishers saying "what took you so long?"

Here is a bat shit crazy one for you. Not read the other replies so not sure if anyone has said this. It's a strange one, as I don't have a criminal record and based on my lifestyle and network, unlikely to obtain a criminal record any time soon. But I am terrified with the prospect of....... Going to prison.

The below is almost a carbon copy of what I posted somewhere else on the forum a few days ago. It might read a bit weird as it was specifically directed to one member but that doesn't matter now. This is about my shadow. The crux is, do I use the principle of not-knowing mind to avoid committing to a concept or principle? Do I see arrogance in others where there is none when these others state something as fact when I think 'how could you possibly know that for sure?' This was my post Do you think you know enough to make this statement? The one I quoted you on. You don't need to justify it. You might just say it's your gut feeling to make a statement like that. I wanted to add my motives here in the spirit of honesty. I value 'not knowing' mind as a principle because it can help check my arrogance and keep me open minded before I start jumping to conclusions and closing my open mind down. BUT I wonder sometimes if I am using this as a get out clause for making a committment to ideas or thoughts. Basically when I question if YOU KNOW enough to make a grand statement like that, am i simply projecting at you because your statement rubs me up the wrong way OR are you actually a little arrogant? So this is more about me than you mate. But welcome your feedback. Could I be subtly calling out people for arrogance because I'm projecting my own uncertainty about things?

Worker among workers as we say in AA.

If you have given up smoking and alcohol that is massive. Huge achievement. Alcohol consumption is heavily normalised but if you can do with out it why not. You save money, cut calories, alcohol is a depressant and you reduce the risk of mouth cancers. Sorry to be grim. I am biased as a recovering alcoholic. The alleged health benefits of alcohol can be achieved by other means. Smoking. Benefits of stopping need no further explaining!!!