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Yeh, I think this is the way. It just feels like crawling whilst knowing you could fly on another plane. Hmm. What I feel I'm lacking is a way, process or method to tap into that infinite well on a more regular basis. Sure, in the ultimate sense. But that doesn't change mundane day to day creative work (for me at least).

It feels like my "best" ideas as an artist are coming from altered states. I remember tripping and just experiencing God as absolute Creativity, infinite potential for perfect ideas. But tapping into that potential sober proves ehm... difficult. Also had a great idea for a painting come to me via an awakening experience during a dream recently. I still get ideas day to day but they have a different quality to them. Really trying not to judge them as better or worse, just noticing. For example I like painting portraits, almost like creating characters. Whereas my altered state ideas are much more nature focused, explosive, not human centered. I'm already doing the usual. Slowing down life, meditating, time in nature, ... it just feels like this other tier of ideas is in a different dimension entirely. So the question comes up: How can one tap back into this well of Gods creativity, without relying on psychedelics?

Aware of that one, ty!

Hey ya'll! I'm looking for new Podcasts to dive into. Would love to hear your recommendations! Here are my ideal criteria: From or with artists, who are currently doing it. Not interested in marketers talking about the creative process. Longform Insightful, not just shit talking Edgy and raw, not too polished, not PC Could also imagine listening to someone talking about strategy (Chess, StarCraft, strategy in general) In short: Not too intellectual perspectives by people on top of their game I love the old Rogan episodes (Post Malone, Paul Stamets, Rick Rubin, ...) but I just can't listen to the current ones. Also cannot endure Lex's nihilistic moaning. Cheers!

@something_else that's the move! Honestly, can't really go wrong when it's Carneval. Your friends will know where to go. If you want something bit more alternative - less drunk guys singing - I personally love Odonien. It's a techno club, bit more gritty, artsy and underground. Went there once during Carneval at night and had a great time. It's a bit druggy tho, just a heads up.

What city and what kind of music are you into? Edit: Sorry thought you were the OP. Let me know if you need recommendations in Berlin/Cologne haha

Thank you, will do!

This is something I've recently noticed in my art as well. Some, maybe most of my works are hiding behind depicting objects accurately rather than doing something truly unique, fluid and rhythmic. Don't want to derail this thread, but have you found ways to develop and improve taste? Personally, I'm trying to curate my inputs the best I can and I try to make them as high quality as possible (everything from food to media).

Love the practical insights/recommendations and mini guides (like the plugging guide, opener list, link to the RO system...). Also the personal updates were neat! I check the blog like every two days.

I get the feeling of "getting a cold" quite frequently as my immune system isn't the greatest genetically (ever since I was a child) and I go out quite a bit. The main thing I found to be a game changer is Zinc (higher dosage, do not take on an empty stomach unless you want to be nauseous af). Also Beta Glucan and L-Glutathione. If you get the first symptoms N-Acetyl-Cysteine is amazing. Vitamin C and D3 probably don't hurt but aren't really proven to help in this context unless you're deficient. Although, I also take high dose D3 + K2 if I get the feeling. Andrew Huberman did a great episode on this topic:

One of my best daytime approaches was me going up to a girl without anything in mind, complete blank, present. I tried it as an experiment bc. I was in the flow, hanging out with some buddies doing approaches and talking shit. I stopped her, said "Hey!" and looked at her for a split second, smiling. Then I said "Fuck, I love your nose piercing" (which I had just noticed). She lit up, then we had a great talk, exchanged numbers and dated after that. Edit: Just saw you're talking about night time. In my experience it's the same there. Spontaneous works best but I (at least) have to work up to get into the flow of doing things with some standard openers. On the dance floor I often ask for her name, then take her hand as if I were to shake it and then start dancing with her. Or off the dance floor something like "Ayy, what's up?" followed by improvisation. There are most likely better openers but it's more about getting into the flow of things. These are just my experiences. I'm still learning, so take with a grain of salt 😉

@Leo Gura makes sense, thanks!

@Leo Gura Is it possible to have a proper conversation with them in or do you take them out whilst talking? My head always feels buzzy after going out so I'm definitely jumping on the wagon.

@Leo Gura Got it! Haven't been tripping in over a year and currently chickening around it... some of those experiences were a bit hairy.

@Leo Gura From your experiences, do you have any pointers on how to do that (other than conscious relaxation/focussing on the breath)?