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I remember reading Leo or someone did this. Am I correct? What was the experience?

Consciousness

I’ve seen him enough already Jk

@Something Funny On Trip days, I will usually do Qigong, meditate, trip.. and then after the trip do more Qigong. This way I am just totally feeling peaceful, safe strong, etc Qigong is one of the manual practices that should be done at least 5 minutes a day. Ideally 15-30 minutes.

Don't get too skeptical

Those comments

@LSD-Rumi Do you feel like I can close the thread?

Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is an ancient Chinese practice that combines physical movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to improve overall health and well-being. Here are some of the health benefits of Qigong: Reduces stress and anxiety: Qigong promotes relaxation and reduces stress by calming the mind and body. The slow, deliberate movements combined with deep breathing help to lower cortisol levels, which are associated with stress and anxiety. Improves balance and flexibility: The gentle movements in Qigong improve balance and flexibility, which can reduce the risk of falls and improve mobility in daily life. Boosts the immune system: Studies have shown that Qigong can boost the immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells and improving their function. Relieves pain: Qigong can help to relieve chronic pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing tension in the muscles and joints. Lowers blood pressure: Qigong has been shown to lower blood pressure by promoting relaxation and improving circulation. Improves mental clarity and focus: Qigong can help to improve mental clarity and focus by reducing stress and improving overall brain function. Enhances overall well-being: Regular practice of Qigong can lead to improved overall well-being by promoting physical, mental, and emotional balance. Overall, Qigong is a gentle and low-impact practice that can be beneficial for people of all ages and fitness levels. It is a great way to reduce stress, improve physical health, and promote overall well-being.

@Something Funny Because when you eat well, sleep well, know and embody the success principles and practice Qigong you wont need a crutch. You can then use psychedelics to push you higher and higher to self actualize.

I love pot. I just want to use it very sparingly.

Well, thats a reasonable concern. Have you tried Qigong? Have you read "Success Principles by Joseph Campbell? Do you sleep well? Eat well?

I am pretty spiritually oriented. But, I can also be an asshole and I apologize for that. It's also important to realize that, being spiritually developed doesn't always mean you are kind, or thoughtful to everyone and at all times. Spiritual people make mistakes, can be blunt, disagreeable, unfriendly at times. Also, it's hard to know one another on the forum. People can put on fronts, etc

You are sober 98% of the time right? Doing a trip can be very helpful and insightful. Personally, I have noticed (and research backs this up) after a mushroom trip you can feel better for like 3 months.

@GLORY find out for yourself

@tuku747 Accepting

I deny denial

How we perceive others is often inaccurate and at least partial

I have mixed feelings about pot. Didn’t smoke for 3 months. Only smoked maybe 3 times in past 8 months. Smoked yesterday because I made a decision to do so. Feeling mixed feelings. I would like to go 12 months without it. Day one is today. My main thing is to use any of these substances consciously. Smoking is bad regardless. I used to have a pot addiction. So my relationship with it is iffy. I think used consciously is a good substance.

As a Qigong teacher I approve this thesis

i am very loving and compassionate but I don’t put on a show

Some degree of conflict on forum is normal and healthy.

It’s interesting. I am realizing how deep, vast and challenging this work is. What would reality be if you didn’t have any of these frames? No Buddhism? No hinduism? No Christianity? No science? No Islam? No Judiasum? No isms. What would spirituality be? What would reality be? What would God be? A big problem is you folks have these frames that that are reinforced by social matrix norms, thought leaders, culture, group think, and years of hearing the same ideas over and over again. You think you are open minded but actually you are being dogmatic. Then you demonize the tools, thoughts, concepts that exist outside these wall gardens you create and think people who have answers to things you don’t are just being arrogant. How would you know? Maybe nobody is cold and nobody is warm. Or, maybe some people are actually warm.

No, You likely are just miserable for the time being. But, all things shall pass.

“I know a time is coming all words will lose there meaning” - Arcadefire Black Mirror