Natasha Tori Maru

@Majed

As long as I have first dibs on plaiting that chungus epic beard, you have first dibs on into shaman mode 😃 BMS integrated sterile pure-air HVAC system, here we come! Powered by the tears of trolls, NPCs and garden gnomes (⁠⊙⁠_⁠◎⁠)

I love your random exposition that leads into a point that crosses over the quoted post. It builds up like a story, rather than throwing a punchline out (very much the opposite of AI, actually!). I think coherence is a big one for me also - maybe this comes from Ni? I always look for ways to apply knowledge. And typically overlook some important details if I do not think it relevant to the application. Which can really come back to byte me in the arse when the knowledge is applied in a different way. The gap in my retention is revealed... Hard to explain how this works. I've had to learn to pay attention to truth and facts in isolation much more as a matter of diligence, to avoid the errors later on. Not sure if I am being clear with this. Describing my inner workings is difficult.

This. @Majed I drive a motorcycle ☹️

Have you seen images of his place? The FOIL @integral post that shit boy. OWN IT

Holy shit, maybe it's an INTJ type trait ? I think you are INTJ, if I am not mistaken. I resisted all parts of schooling constantly 'I won't do this unless I see why, or where I can apply it'. I paid no attention and disregarded a lot of subjects for this reason. My grades were atrocious. Until one day my Dad sat down with me and gave me the hard words. That even though I didn't see a use for what I was being taught, later on in life much of it would apply, I was just too ignorant and young to understand this. I needed to trust him, he said. My Dad is an engineer and construction manager. He taught me all about electrical work and low voltage DC circuits when younger (I learned PC building and software form him). I listened to him, because he knew his shit. He had applied knowledge I could see manifest in reality in concrete, tangible ways. He and my Grandfather were the only two family members I would listen to. At around 14 years old I decided I better learn this shit. Skipped a grade and was throttled into accelerated specialist, methods and general maths. Completed high school level maths in year 10. So I had only half load for my final 2 years prior to graduation. All my teachers, prior to applying myself, were trying to hold me back and concerned I had retarded development. I was just an arrogant, pig headed INTJ who thought I was being forced into rubbish schooling that had no application 🤣🤣🤣 But it's a good case for minors needing guidance from parents. Neglect can be it's own abuse. @Carl-Richard great insights and foods for contemplation 🥰

@Carl-Richard relevant Are your farts sterile?

@Erol Pleasure 😁 The meaty discussion that ensued was mighty entertaining - and lead to some new novels for myself to feast on. Enjoy!

@AtmanIsBrahman sweet! I love his practice 'inside / outside'. You engage with your day with a knowing that everything you think internally, can be heard by everyone around you. Full transparency. I practiced this so often it seems natural to me now. It personally increased my integrity, honor and honesty. It lowered my judgement of others and tempered my frustrations. I feel much more discerning in my thoughts. I haven't listened to the lecture you linked on his principles. I will give it a watch and throw some thoughts out 💎

Is this your first deep dive affair with Ralston? THE BOOKS MY MAN

Thank you for the feedback - I appreciate it I think, maybe... perhaps? It is a result of extensive reading. And working in professional fields. Novels, fiction. Self help. Classic literature, scientific papers and studies. I try to strike a balance between clarity, earnestness and expression. I do get told I can be unprofessional. But fuck that. I see no reason to delete my personality because I have to work with consultants, clients, architects and contractors. I refuse to capitulate to formal English in professional spheres 😈 @Jacko 2nding Shantaram! @Husseinisdoingfine 2nding American Psycho! @Magnanimous Have you read Dune? It might be up your alley. The first part of the book prior to arrival on Arrakis is difficult, and Frank Herbert really throws you in the deep end with the world (very little exposition). But I enjoyed it.

I think this has been known for a while - in fact - I recall FDA allowing manufacturers of foods containing nuts to lower their macronutrient breakdowns on labels. This is slightly odd, as many foods containing nuts are not whole nuts. I do not recall if they did this for nut butters. Back when I was bodybuilding, I recall counting calories in whole nuts and I continually ended up leaner than what my calculations would output. I have since abandoned counting calories and just eat a whole foods plant based diet. I have, ever since, always eaten more nuts and never had an issue with weight gain. I even eat (gasp!) many brazil nuts - despite the claim the selenium leads to toxicity. My bloodwork is normal, and I eat 4/5 brazil nuts a day as an afternoon snack (along with walnuts). I have eaten like this for over 10 years. Thanks for the post!

It's a perspective you don't seem capable of shifting into, is all. One day you may explore it. Our of curiosity, how old are you?

Can you see how on one hand you concede religious indoctrination could constitute abuse, then you backtrack into justifying based on outcome? We then move to the line of questioning - do means justify the outcome? There's some cognitive dissonance here. I am not trying to convince you out of your opinion - merely illustrating inconsistency in applying concepts.

@Hatfort do you think one can abuse another by having power over them, and misusing this responsibiy? Or do you disregard this based on age of consent (which is a made up rule by society)? I personally think your definition of abuse is too narrow. While @Monster Energy energy may define abuse under a larger umbrella of acts, the truth is somewhere in between.