UnbornTao

A ton of what passes as communication is actually manipulation, both subtle and gross. One way to go about it is by contemplating the difference between the two: What's communication? What is its purpose? What makes it powerful, effective? How does it differ from manipulation? I think those are great questions to ponder on our own.

Lol, I was reading that segment a few weeks ago

@Ulax thanks, I wanted to ground the consideration a bit more on experience. Intellectually I got it. In any case, I also tried to clarify my previous post.

That's just weird. The rationale behind its validity is basically meant to be believed.

Red cabbage Red bell peppers Dark leafy greens Carrots More (red) onions Garlic Sea vegetables Cucumber Beet Watercress You can't go wrong with vegetables, nutritionally. In terms of taste, you can. Which ones do you like? Adding more herbs and spices won't hurt either. Coriander, oregano, paprika, turmeric, cilantro, parsley! I think coconut oil is controversial. I'd prioritize virgin olive oil instead. Also, dates are an excellent snack especially for sugar cravings. Decent source of fiber, and might increase energy levels.

@mr_engineer To anyone.

@mr_engineer watch your attitude and comments. Try to contribute in a thoughtful and constructive way.

Also notice that understanding or adopting a model in no way increases consciousness. So don't confuse familiarity with a model with actual experiential understanding of what's being referred to within the model. Prevalent trap in this work.

Please clarify. Are you perhaps hinting to simply being effective and responsible? Is that what your concern could be boiled down to? How could this consideration be more grounded? Effectiveness as in aligning thought and action with what's actually occurring. In your example, that would require grasping what education actually is. Then, out of that understanding, appropriate response would follow. There would be no need to intellectualize about unproductive roads.

Played the Uncharted trilogy on PS3 and loved it. These are the types of games that I want to play, not Fortnite-type titles.

Nice. I've heard it's also pretty good on the Steam Deck. I might buy one...

Surprised so few have mentioned dates and figs.

Microsoft recently announced that they're already implementing Dall-E 2 to some of their new products.

What? See ya!

Here's an exercise for you: Pick a simple object. Observe it. Perceive as much of it as you can: shape, form, texture, sound, color. Now, close your eyes. Try to visualize the object in your mind. Recreate it as it appeared in your perception. Lastly, notice the result. Was there any difference between the object and your conceiving of it?

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@OBEler Forum member? Banned.

If you have no questions left, is is because you know everything that there is to know (even relatively!) or maybe because you can come up with the right answer to any question?

You forgot kale, spinach and broccoli. @SelfHelpGuy Study nutrition books. Become aware of the consequences of eating junk on a frequent basis. And actually implement the information in those books. Maybe reduce your sugar intake slowly so that your brain doesn't suffer intense withdrawal symptoms.

Pretty reductionistic, imo. He seems to be referring exclusively to the effects of caffeine, not coffee as a drink in itself. Cocoa, tea and energy drinks also contain caffeine, so enough quantities would produce similar results as coffee. And yet he doesn't mention those. Coffee is among the healthiest beverages along with water and tea. Also, it is made from beans, if that's useful. Of course it can also lead to poor sleep and anxiety, among others, when too much is drunk. And being addicted to anything is generally no good. On the other hand, why superimpose a cosmology, in this case the Indian type (pranic, sattvic) onto these subjects? For nutritional advice, better ask a nutritionist.

Blueberries Tangerines Kiwi Dates Mangoes Figs Pineapple Vegetables: Red/yellow bell peppers Red cabbage Onions, especially red (for cooking) Carrots

You're holding happiness as circumstantially-derived, and conflating it with survival. Bring to mind moments in your life when you felt genuinely happy. Now: Did happiness originate in the object of attainment or "within" you? You can be happy even if you don't like your experience! Contemplate what it'd take for you to make such a shift in your life. If you want happiness, that's the only way that it's going to work, otherwise what you'll get is winning, success, self-survival – getting your needs and desires met. Depression is holding a negative future. Therefore, on a pragmatic note, create a positive vision for your life that is aligned with your values and goals.

Don't frame socialization so negatively. It seems to me that in your case finding like-minded individuals would be most helpful. Consider: How did it feel like to interact with your best friend? For me, it's always been generally positive. So, try to find a new group of friends if that's what you want. Learn to make intimate relationships enlivening, with the right people for you.

Low-quality post. Trolling, potential conspirational thinking and denial of basic facts.