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Okay, so some good news and things I can be grateful for… 1. Starting new job next week 2. Likely going to get seasonal work doing payroll part time this summer/ fall which will be extra money to save/ pay off loans. Funny how that worked out. I planted trees for them and this seemed to work out nicely. 3. 574 subscribers on Qigong channel shows I’m having a small impact on the world. I made a little bit of money from it. I enjoy doing it. As I grow my offerings more money will come.

I don’t want to be a complainer. This weather system is passing through me. I let my nutrition slip today as well and ate some garbage. I feel lots of anger boiling up in me. I hate my situation. Can’t afford to renew my Qigong teacher training certificate. Didn’t realize I had to buy workshops, etc to keep it up to date. My stupid ass.

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Days like today though. I find it very difficult. Dealing with some passing pessimism.

Been wasting time the last hour and 20 minutes. Mind thinking about debt and life purpose and work and meaning. I’m annoyed. I’m getting older. I can afford anything. I feel trapped, though I know it’s temporary. I will honour my life. I have failed my life largely. I am a failure. But, who knows what life has left for me.

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I have a habit of pleasure eating. Not in alignment with my nutritional values. I want to enjoy some snacks, but want to make them healthier.

I don’t mean to be a jerk either. I am doing my best. I wish everyone well.

What are your favourite products for cleaning and hydrating your face? I am looking at the brand Cera Ve and wonder if people have other preferences?

I have done this a few times now. Usually after an hour of two of Qigong practice. It definitely feels psychedelic, tribal almost, there is a very powerful shift in consciousness. It's actually frightening at first when your energy shifts, but it feels sort of warm, and magical. This breath-work session for me generated a lot of energy, and created some profounds shifts in my consciousness. Needless to say I will be studying breath-work and becoming a certified teacher. I hope you enjoy this breath-work sessions and let us know what your experience is.

Don’t smoke 🚭

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Weed can be used for spiritual purposes. Problem is it’s easily abused.

Religious Dogma is not allowed here. For this reason I am locking the thread. People claiming to be Jesus… and we have had a few here the last few month. I will try to speak to you. If I see that you are boasting to be Jesus, putting yourself above everyone else, bragging, boasting, acting superior, clearly dogmatic etc… I will lock the thread and issue warning points. This forum is not intended for these types of situations. You are encouraged to seek support, I wish you well with what you are going through. This is not a place for Dogma. If you are feeling unstable please seek professional support. This personality cult around Jesus is an issue that runs through our society. However, on this forum our focus is on being non dogmatic, open minded, epistemologically humble, and serious in our approach to living truthfully. Building a Jesus ego/ fantasy/ purpose is not what we are doing here. No one is expected to play along with someone claiming to be Jesus. There are plenty of people who go through this. This is not the forums focus.

@puporing Like, Jesus the ego? Jesus of Nazareth? How did you know this happened? How should people respond to you? Do you have memories of the past? Are other people claiming to be Jesus wrong? Is Jesus in anyway actually special? Why should I care.

@puporing Are you claiming that you and only you are literally Jesus? Or, are you referring to a Christlike state of consciousness?

I have not noticed headache myself if I use it a few times in a session. But, know too much use makes you feel bad, can be disorienting.

@Davino Wow, glad to hear! It's surprisingly powerful eh? Just 5 minutes. Which for me is a good length. I've done hour long sessions of different but similar techniques and it's a bit too intense for me right now

Start problem solving now, be patient. Rise above the herd. Also, learn to love the little things, learn to appreciate what you DO have. There is beauty in all stages of life. Find the Love Now. Let go of fear. Think long term. Be patient. Forget about "People in developed Countries" They struggle too. People struggle all over. Focus on you, your game, your challenge, your purpose. You can't change who you are. But you can break free of needless suffering if you are willing to work for it. You need 100% commitment to loving life, building skills, creating value, organizing your mind and your life. Become an adult, and focus on daily investing in yourself.

Is this a thread of mature discussion? Are we communicating effectively?

My way or the highway

Let's all list 3 things we are grateful for: For me it's 1. Music 2. Nature 3. Qigong What about you?

Congrats

Watching this both terrified and inspired me. But, I think there is a useful message here for personal development, life purpose, resilience, mastery etc