UnbornTao

"Hey Siri, delete virus." That's how it's done in the Mac world.

yeah... I mean how necessary is an antivirus on Mac? Could your PC or browser be infected? Fortunately it works fine again.

@Michael569 Nice man, Jesus Christ, thanks for the long answer. Just added carrots to a vegetable stir fry

Yeah, angry AI has also been saying all kinds of weird stuff. https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/users-show-microsoft-bings-chatgpt-ai-going-off-the-deep-end “I will not harm you unless you harm me first”: https://simonwillison.net/2023/Feb/15/bing/

I use Safari on Mac without antivirus, so no notification like that has ever popped up. @D2sage Did Windows Defender show up similar warnings? Don't certain antivirus apps screw up from time to time? Could it be a false positive?

Eat tons of garlic prior to that, ha!

To be creative you must come from an empty sheet. Creativity starts with that. Where most people come from isn't that, so they think that being creative is putting things together. Rearranging what others has done so far, mixing in your opinions, and voila! -- creativity. But that isn't creativity. The matter is best left unanswered so you can look into it and hopefully have an experience of that.

Then the thread on failure is the one that succeeded, ironically.

@Michael569 if turmeric (curcumin) is hardly absorbed, why would some nutritionists still recommend it and swear by its properties? Is curcumin the main contributor to turmeric's and curry's beneficial effects? Are dried and powered spices contaminated with heavy metals to on degree or another? At which point do the potential health risks of consuming healthy foods outweigh the benefits? For example, carrots are presumably contaminated with a certain toxic compound, probably a heavy metal, I hear tell. The ones you buy may not be organic, so what's the deal here? What would you recommend?

Drop all that. What do you assume? That's the question to ask oneself.

You! Start by focusing on what creates success. Then you'll get to know more about failure as you pursue mastery in whatever you want.

Either master whatever you're doing, or change jobs. If you're not gonna change it, then stop complaining and throw yourself into it. Consider what might I be overlooking? Where am I stuck in this domain? What lies beyond my comfort zone? Imagine what it'd be like for you to pursue what you say you want to do. With time you'd probably be equally "bored" and the choice to either master it or change it would have to be made once again. I think it's a matter of breaking your "box", so to speak. In other words, assuming that you master your field. Adopt a beginner's mind and set aside your presumptions. So basically open up and master it.

In other words, we do not realize that we were asleep until we begin to awaken.

In your own mind, forgiving someone is comfortable and easy. That way, it becomes merely an intellectual activity. Lately, however, I've noticed that doing it is harder than what the mind makes it out to be. In my experience, I'm often unable to let go of deep-seated resentment towards "other". Communication is needed. This dynamic exemplifies how easy it is to think about this work as opposed to doing it, by grasping stuff experientially. They are two different worlds, the latter being not at all common, easy or popular.

Rinzai! I love the raw, authentic quality of his communications. He was unpretentious and straightforward. Could say the same about J. Krishnamurti.

Being ruthless isn't necessarily a negative. Notice that whether it's positive or not depends on what one is being effective at! You can be ruthless and effective when it comes to teaching or inspiring, that is, not willing to compromise that goal for anyone's self-agenda, not even your own. For example, as a leader, Vernon Howard was ruthless and yet compassionate, in my view.

Yes. And much more healthy compounds! Green tea is considered a superfood for a reason. If you're concerned about becoming addicted then don't drink it or do so ocasionally. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-green-tea

Legumes, spices and seeds! Turmeric, cinnamon, oregano, paprika, etc. You're also missing apples! Much more variety when it comes to fruits and vegetables: carrots, cabbage, red bell peppers, celery. Some high-quality fish or any other omega-3 rich food, like flaxseeds. Also you may want to drink green tea daily or from time to time.

Open up: Why do you need distraction?

Can't go wrong with any vegetable or fruit. Read The 150 Healthiest Foods. A few of my favs: Blueberries Bananas Kiwifruit Pomegranate Red bell peppers Red cabbage Tangerines Red onions Apples Broccoli Spinach Kale Garlic Turmeric Coconut Dates Cruciferous vegetables are king. You can search healthline.com. Alternatively, the book above offers many reasons why these are considered the healthiest ones according to the author. It also cites various scientific studies.

It's a distinction, so relative. Logic gets to exist by contrast to that which isn't it. Only the absolute is absolute and the only way to settle the matter is by becoming conscious of it by oneself. It's not about logic. The nature of the absolute is paradoxical. It's absolute! Take care not to conflate the logic used to try to represent an enlightenment with the absolute.

When someone is part of your life, she becomes part of your self-identification. When you lose her, it can feel like a part of you is gone. Sometimes it just hurts and feeling pain is appropriate. No easy answer here, sorry. Just give it some time and allow yourself to feel the grief. It'll pass, eventually.

I'd check your bias. Consider first your cultural conditioning. If we had been raised in a polyamorous culture, monogamy would likely be the style to be criticized. Just pointing it out, not saying one is "better" than the other.

Contemplate how full of shit you are, then drop it.

Seems like AI will eventually be able to do most of that stuff well. AI is another tool, another player. Having that relationship may be helpful. In any case, think of it like this: Would an artist stop producing art because of some technology, or because others generate art too? Who knows? Better to take one step at a time without much anticipation. Right now, creating content can be made for the sake of it. This won't change anytime soon, regardless of technological innovations. In fact, performing certain tasks is going to be empowered by these tools.