Thought Art

@shree Good point, shouldn’t be a problem for me. Man, it’s really expensive but I know that monitoring and improving my sleep, and having data around my health would be huge. I’m studying energy/ stress management and this would allow me to make more informed decisions and monitor my progress.

Calm, cool, confidence.

@pausona Socializing could be super helpful. The way you are speaking is strange. Spiritual ideas like God and solipsism can distort your sense of reality when they aren’t grounded. Really, developing a grounding mindbody is likely the best focus instead of whatever spirituality you think you are doing. I basically come off as normal to most people. I’m calm, cool, sociable and fun to be around. I don’t weird people out with spiritual nonesense. Grounded ness makes like way better. And trust me, I’ve had moments where I was ungrounded.

Uploaded my first routine to Vimeo OTT And I came up with a name for the subscription service. I’ll edit and upload some more tomorrow as well. I need to design higher quality thumbnails etc and I need to make a trailer for the service. At Launch the service will be 5$ a month but will go to $10 after a month for those joining later.

@Ayham You are ambitious which is a good trait to have. I can understand the frustration of wanting to achieve more. However, it’s important to go at a realistic pace and not put undue or unrealistic pressure and expectations on yourself. Listen to the advice Leo is providing here. You are on the right path. I’ve had many of these moment similar to you. I didn’t have Leo at your age and my confusion was very deep. Building a foundation for your life is a deep joy and gift. Enjoy the process.

@Ayham aren’t you very young as well? Could this be normal as you are exploring?

@June June Leo’s goal was to explain what post modernism is by providing a steel man explanation. Post Modernism of course has limitations and issues. He wasn’t exactly advocating for it. Welcome to the forum!

@Hardkill Is there data to support that claim?

ChatGPT You’re touching on a range of factors that indeed can impact cognitive function, decision-making, and susceptibility to misinformation. Issues like educational quality, media consumption, environmental factors, and health all contribute to how people interpret information, trust sources, and engage with society. Here’s a breakdown of how each factor plays into the broader picture: 1. Education Quality and Critical Thinking: Access to quality education, especially one that promotes critical thinking, media literacy, and evidence-based reasoning, can make a significant difference in people’s ability to discern facts from misinformation. When education systems fall short in these areas, it leaves individuals more vulnerable to appealing but misleading narratives. 2. Media Consumption and Polarization: Many news outlets now cater to specific political ideologies, often emphasizing sensationalism or emotional appeal over accuracy. When individuals consume media from only a few sources that reinforce their views, it creates “echo chambers” that deepen biases. Social media algorithms also push people toward content that aligns with past interactions, which can reinforce divisive ideas. 3. Nutrition and Cognitive Health: There’s strong evidence linking good nutrition to cognitive function, focus, and emotional regulation. Diets high in processed foods, added sugars, and unhealthy fats can impair mental clarity, increase irritability, and, over time, may impact reasoning abilities. A well-nourished brain is often more resilient and capable of critical thinking. 4. Environmental Toxins and Heavy Metal Exposure: Studies have shown that long-term exposure to pollutants and heavy metals, like lead or mercury, can impair cognitive function and lead to behavioral issues. Low-income areas, in particular, often face greater exposure to these contaminants, exacerbating health and cognitive challenges. 5. Economic Stress and Survival Mode Thinking: Chronic financial insecurity and economic stress put people into a “survival mode” mindset, focusing on immediate needs rather than long-term analysis. This can impair higher reasoning and make people more susceptible to emotionally charged narratives. 6. Psychological and Social Dynamics: The psychological need for belonging and identity can lead people to affiliate strongly with groups or leaders who seem to “speak their truth,” even if that truth lacks factual grounding. This is often amplified by social dynamics, where challenging group beliefs can result in social exclusion, which many people are unwilling to risk. All these factors intertwine, influencing how people process information and make decisions. The outcome is a complex landscape where many people may follow narratives that feel validating or comfortable, even if these narratives lack basis in fact. It’s a stark reminder of why addressing foundational issues like education, health, and environmental quality are vital for a resilient society and a well-functioning democracy.

@integration journey Do more research.

We live amongst serious morons

Isn’t that platform a dumpster fire?

@The Chosen One Like all scammers?

Try the balance app. It’s free for first year.

I personally have 0% interest in it. Pretty sure it’s just poison

Qigong and acupressure can definitely help deepen your meditation practice.

Lee Holden told a story about his daughter sitting in the back seat talking to her friend. She said "You go to church but you don't know what Qigong is?!" To me this is like.. You look for God in your beliefs and social constructs... But, you don't look within? You don't find the peace that is already God given within you? Obviously she was more innocent in her question but... Anyway.

Try Qigong

So we are told. Through our social systems of religion.

I personally find this response hard to understand.

@Keryo Koffa Sharing some tunes ain't trolling my friend. It's contemplative rock.