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So like if a thought comes up you might observe it for a few seconds. Then switch to say watching the window in the room, and then switch to something else. And so on and so on?

@CoolDreamThanks What technique(s) did you use on the retreat? Also, what was your schedule?

So you are arguing that the only possible conclusion is the following. That every time I think someone else is commenting out of a desire to feel superior, then I am simply deceiving myself. According to this, even if someone were to say "I am writing this piece of advice merely as a way to feel superior to the other person", then i would be wrong to conclude that they were trying to feel superior. Need I say more lol. You just attacked people by calling them babies in a recent comment. Though I understand if you meant direct attacks, i.e. on specific users. And, here you are seemingly arguing that there is only one reason that people react negatively to your advice. That reason being that they can't stand to see their ego shaken. And never because they are in some sense justified in their negative reaction towards what you say, i.e. sensing an arrogant attitude. So, it would follow you are arguing that in 100% of these situations you are in the right and they are in the wrong. This doesn't sound very likely to me. Again, I'll reiterate that I doubt the good intentions of many of these 'cut through the bullshit' type posts/ comments.

Book: What to say when you talk to yourself by Shad Helmstetter

By concluding they are eternally innocent you are judging bullies

I can understand the benefits of the 'cut through the bullshit'/ 'no nonsense' advice. However, I often doubt how much of it is actually coming from a place of wanting to help, and not just wanting to feel superior. With a lot of Leo's straight talking advice i can pick up on that wanting to help, though sometimes it has strayed into just ego boosting imo. But with some others who regularly speak in this 'cut through the bs' fashion it often just seems more about ego boosting and feeling superior. And sometimes obviously so.

Just got some leaked footage out of actualized HQ

Ayyyyy congrats dude! Started listening and found myself just reflecting on my life. Wanting to reconnect with people. Feel this is such a song to listen to on train rides by the window. Just reflecting on things and thinking about where you want your life to go. Great tune mate

You have a concentration meditation practice?

I was just highlighting some types of people who tend to be the ones who break guidelines on here imo. As, generally, if you don't break guidelines you can't get warning points. I've noticed some folk seemed to break guidelines only when feeling strong emotions. Usually when someone else says something inflammatory. But outside of those triggered moments wouldn't break guidelines. Whether or not they should get warning points in response is a different question. On that I get your point, and agree in part. I think its best to try and to explore more diplomatic options first. But at a certain point you still have to hold people accountable for their actions. A way of doing so is warning points. Can think of it like compassion with boundaries.

If you don't get off on bullying others, aren't very emotional reactive, aren't a drama queen and/ or don't troll too hard, then imo you won't rack up warning points too much. And some users on here used to LOVE drama lol.

You mean they always get pardoned if they make a small donation?

Where is your full stop good sir? Where is your comma after yourselves kind sir? I see its one rule for those in power: and another for the rest of us. Do the right thing and ban yourselves. P.S. You may be pardoned, if a small donation is made to me.

Okay; you will not have any punctuation issues from me.

Okay while we cuddle, maybe you can contemplate why you prioritize boosting your own ego rather than focusing on helping others. Its clear from the way you speak. I get it might be tempting to act in this manner but try and have some self-discipline.

@NoSelfSelf Why you got to be such an insecure toxic guy on this forum all the time dude?

I mean that sort of comes with the territory lol. Can still have fun. Also, Gameglobal is the place to look for wings.

@Princess Arabia Ah, I think you'd really like it.

lmao

Chatgpt is bae. Wish i had an up to date phone so that i could you the voice chat feature. Found it useful af for studying recently too. Also, i use it to guide me through dong 'the work' by byron katie.

I remember coming against a preacher who's stick was preaching the positives and then when he noticed the person was unmoved would threaten them with hell . Was pretty funny to watch

Yeah i certainly find your point interesting. I can certainly relate to the idea of thinkin it is too simple to be effective. Have you ever come across the work by byron katie?

Also, CBT and 'the work', by Byron katie, can be effective techniques to implement when journaling

I get ya. So its mostly that his vibe that really makes a profound impact on you.

@Buck Edwards Ah I see. I've studied CBT quite a few times, and done some myself. Here is my understanding: A first key idea is that you can significantly resolve many mental health issues by challenging and replacing irrational thoughts. A second key idea is that the emotions we feel are determined strongly by what thoughts we have. Here is how is see the cbt process: - Firstly, you identify your automatic thoughts. - Secondly, you examine how rational they are. You'll learn a series of common types of irrational thinking, i.e. ignoring the positive, magnification. And maybe, identify some evidence for and against the thought being true. - Thirdly, based on your examination, you replace these irrational thoughts with more rational ones. - Fourthly, you repeatedly challenge and replace these irrational thoughts over a period of time. The result of this process is that your automatic thoughts change and become more rational. As a consequence, your emotions will be intense when it is reasonable for them to be intense, i.e. being chased by a bear. And, they will not be intense when they don't need to be, i.e. everyday social interactions. And, therefore, you will have made great progress in overcoming your mental health symptoms. Example 1. Identify: "Chickens are evil" 2. Examine: Ignoring the positive (Chickens can also engage in pro-social behaviors where they look after their mates), All or nothing thinking (Chickens maybe do some bad things sometimes, but not all the time), personification (Just because someone or something does evil behaviors does not make them inherently evil) 3. Replacement thought: Chickens engage in a variety of good and evil actions. 4. When you notice the automatic thought of 'chickens are evil' arise again, you repeat your replacement thought. Hope that helps .