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Doing shrooms in space? Yes please. Imagine zero gravity while tripping.

Any thoughts on modern science getting more interested in topics like this? How much will science be able to do in this field? I am interested to see where it goes. http://awarenessact.com/some-science-now-believe-that-the-universe-itself-is-conscious-science-universe/

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@Leo Gura Do you find that learning about such topics like psychology has helped you come to a "true" understanding even though what they taught might not have always be fundamentally "true"? @Himanshu When learning a new subject i will frequently ask myself "Could I teach this to someone else right now?" If the answer isnt yes I do more studying.

I am starting Introduction to Psychology (college course) today and am thinking about how while studying amd learning it might become very easy to fall into the trap of self-delusion by becoming convinced that I now have a "true" understanding of subjects that arent truly understood and are quite likely more complicated than what will be involved in an introductory course. Any tips on avoiding this or should i not worry about it so much until more advanced courses.

@JayG84 Well put. Thank you.

Alcohol sometimes weakens my erections. Also being worried about sex while having sex is almost guaranteed to cause problems. The dark is fine but not so dark that you can't see her body which might help you get more excited and help with not getting hard enough. Something you didn't mention, porn. Are you watching porn and/or mastrubating a lot.

@PlayTheGame This seems like a great opportunity for you. Use it as an opportunity for growth. Ask yourself why this tone of authority gives you such negative feelings. I'll bet (I could be wrong) there's something deeper there that cpuld be worked on. I consider myself new in this field also so don't think I'm trying to shine and tell you what needs done. Your post just reminded me of something similar I went through a few months ago, and looking deeper into why I didn't like certain things brought me much growth. Good luck in your journey!

I will keep this post short and vague because I have heard/read so much conflicting information and I don't want to post something false. What are your thoughts on pineal gland detoxification? Is this legit in the sense that it needs to be a PHYSICAL detox(through diet changes, habit changes etc)? Or is this more of a spiritual and emotional/mental purge that causes it to become detoxified.

Do any of you have any experience in listening to binaural beats during meditation as a way of deepening your meditative state? Are there any good sources for binaural beats besides YouTube? I ask because I can't imagine that the hundreds and hundreds of videos uploaded are all legit and aren't just for views. Of course I could be wrong. Let me know your thoughts!

I am confused about this term. I hear and read things like this; "Yoga IS about the connection of mind and body." "Yoga Has NOTHING to do with your mind or body but has to do with what is unfolding around you" I am going to yoga class to DO yoga. "Yoga IS a solely spiritual practice. " "Yoga IS a mental and physical practice." "Yoga IS about answering who your inner witness is." And many many more. It seems like the more research I so the more confused I become. Clarification?

Neither of these answers helped me understand (at least I don't think so) but they both made me smile. Thank yous.?

How much did you smoke?

Hi all! I have just moved homes and currently only have a mini fridge. I have children as well. A gallon of milk and half Gallon of orange juice file up probably 70% of my fridge. Any recommendations for eating healthy throughoutthe day without much of a fridge at all? (without leaving twice a day to go to the store lol)

If anyone is still interested. Seems like the info I got on this forum is also conflicting.

@BETGR164128 ??

@Michael569 Unfortunately with buying a new house and vehicle problems and living check to check it IS out of the question for the next 2-3 weeks.

2 weeks ago I began to reach "access concentration" during my meditations. I have done DMT twice since than and have done DMT probably 10 times before that (12 altogether). The last two times have been very different than any of the other times. (I am wondering if there is a connection between that and getting deeper into meditating.) What i mean by different is this: When my trip is over and I am sitting or laying and recollecting my experience I experience a powerful sensation in the area where my spine meets my skull. It is a physical sensation that is almost comparable to a strong emotion like fear or sadness coming on (Yes, I realize my explanation might not make a lot of sense). It is an OVERWHELMING feeling that only lasts maybe a half second. The first time it happened every 45-90 seconds (give or take) and last night it happened 5 or 6 times sporadically spaced out between 15-20 minutes. Again I can PHYSICALLY feel it, no question, but it feels almost more than just physical as it also seems to affect my sense of awareness for that split second and almost makes me feel like I am about to have a seizure. I have NEVER had a seizure so I don't know if this is a good explanation either. What the HELL is going on? This is after i am totally back from my trip for some good time but almost feels psychedelic in a way. Should I be concerned? Should I encourage it to become deeper? Any similar experiences?

@Pacific Sage I mean to ask if meditating is deeper AFTER detoxing the pineal gland. I meditate everyday 35-40mins and have began experiencing physical sensations lately. My interest in kriya yoga is getting stronger everyday. Do you have a teacher or do you do online research or read about it? I have no schools or teachers for kriya yoga close to me, only hatha yoga which i am not as interested in. Would kriya even be an option for me? I have been told a school/teacher is a MUST for kriya.

@Pacific Sage Do you meditate and have you taken those steps? I ask because I am also curious if there is a noticeable difference in meditation afterwards.

I would say staying present can be a form of meditation, but the word meditation covers a pretty broad spectrum of practices. Hope this helps answer your question.

@Aaron p I love it man! I found myself asking questions like this at an extremely young age in elementary school.

@BETGR164128 I am in the same boat. People start to think that I feel like I'm BETTER than them or something because I'm not getting emotionally bent out of shape. They see this is me not being emotionally involved it seems like. And in reality, I'm not. I'm not going to get emotionally worked up because someone said something rude to someone else hours ago. I wouldn't even care if someone got rude with ME hours ago. I think people have spent their life seeing emotional reaction as a foundational sign of caring.

@Anna1 Thank you ma'm! I believe @SickLuv is coming up behind me soon!

@SickLuv I am 4 and a half weeks sober from marijuana. I was smoking around an eighth a day EVERY SINGLE DAY (VERY expensive habit). I have quit cigarettes and alcohol for over a year now but continued to have trouble not smoking pot. I finally buckled down and quit cold turkey and the difference in my mindfulness now compared to then is like night and day!!! I also am able to get way deeper into my meditation without it. It is well worth quoting for a month and at that point YOU decide if you should quit or not. It will take serious will power, ESPECIALLY if you were smoking as much as I was but It is well worth it.