Charlotte

I knew you was going to say that ?, in that case I'll vacuum up your consciousness ? Okay... In this text box where you write there's a smiley face symbol, click that then BAM!... the world's your oyster ? (ignore my smartphone keypad)

Out of interest has anybody ever had a 'bad trip'?

Yeah, very much agree. Tonight I'm going to research the theory of the nature, structure and processes of thought. Wanna get deeeeeeeper ?. I'm really interested in why my personal identity lies in my thought. I know I am the observer but I need to break it down into bite size pieces so I can experientially grasp this mofo. Oh the ninja dude? If I tell you I'd have to kill you, you want me to tell you?

Imagine your inflating a balloon in your stomach when you breath in. Worked for me ?

@Okaythen Wow, sounds like your technique used worked for you. Its so hard to explain this into language isn't it sometimes ? I know what you mean though with regards to... this is what I've been doing. I've become very aware of let's call them 'regular thoughts' that's I've started to become more of the meta thoughts that arise also, including image's. So sneaky and so quick some can be, almost appear in milliseconds. Being aware of these meta thoughts has really helped me progress. Thank you for sharing your technique, converting all thoughts into one big thought does sound very helpful and interesting, thanks for explaining ?. I know, how stupid do we all look ? (jk). I've been into it for quite some time I just don't voice my practices over the forum ? Very true also! As always, thanks for you input guy's ♥️

@Faceless @Michael569ignore that sorry. @Faceless Thanks for responding and for sharing. Sounds like you've got an awesome routine there, good for you Kinda the same to what I'm doing (apart from sleeping on the floor, too painful). I suppose you just learn as you live with it over the years. Thanks again ♥️

Tomorrow I go in for a small Operation and I know I'm going to be dealing with quite severe pain when I awaken. Any advice on how to detach as much as possible? As always, Thank you. ♥️ ?

Think of it this way, you didn't do it to intentionally cause harm, quiet the opposite. You tried to undo what another human had done. You put the poor thing out of his/her misery, you actually saved him/her from a slow and painful death. I spotted an injured seagull wondering down the road a couple of months ago, he looked completely disorientated and lost swaying down a main busy road in the rain. I caught the poor thing and brought him to the vets immediately. It was my choice wether to put him/her to sleep or not, the choice killed me inside but I did what was best for the animal. He/she could of been mauled by a cat (couldn't fly, broken wing) so I choose to give him/her the most humane ending. I'm not going to lie I cried hard for 2 days but like you, you did what was best, you put your own feelings aside and acted from a place of love. Rat, cat, spider, frog, bear, they all deserve to be treated equally as any other living thing. You did the right thing, your not a killer your a lover. I wish I knew you personally because I'd shake your hand and thank you for what you did. ♥️

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@Michael569 Arw bless you Michael it's okay, I'm used to it now, it's a part of my everyday life that I have (eventually) learned to live with instead of against. I'll definitely take a look into the link, thanks so much @Faceless Arw sorry to hear that faceless! ? I feel your pain (literally). How did that happen?? (If you don't mind me asking). I also have a natural interest in physical movement and it's SOOOOO HARD not to cross 'my limit's' ? so I totally understand what your saying here. If you don't mind sharing what do you do to try and keep it under control? My dad had a ruptured disc, he did get an operation and he's doing awesome now. Have you never considered it? Thanks for sharing ❤️

Give me examples of a noble life, a noble life purpose? Puleeeaaasse ?

@Sage_Elias @Elisabeth @mohdanas Thsnks for your input guy's! ♥️

@Michael569 Thanks for link's, I'll take a look at them. Yeah I know the reason why (well from what specialists have told me) I haven't actually looked into my body to have a look. So I'll say 'apparently' I have hereditary Degenerative disc disease (which isn't actually a disease). Yoga seems to be the only holistic approach that actually seems to ease the pain for a day. Thanks for your words of support ? I plan on continuing lowering the dose ?

Watching thread with interest

@Michael569 Thanks for the information ♥️ I will definitely do some more research into ginger for the monthly pains. What I have noticed personally for me is, is since starting PD/Consciousness work I have lowered my Morphine intake from 40mg everyday (taken for 4 years) down to 10mg a day, I believe this is one of my truest achievement's so far with regards to this 'work'. I'm going to apply the technique that Outer suggested also, hopefully then I'll then be able to completely come off them all together. Just dreading the withdrawals ?.

Excellent point. I've been on a strict diet of plant based foods and I once ate a vegetarian McDonald's meal through a PMT craving. I literally observed how my body felt for the rest of the evening/day after and it literally felt as if my body was SCREAMING at me "I don't like this!!". I learnt my lesson the hard way.

@Outer I will do just that then... I'll apply this method to my daily chronic pain also. Thank you Outer. ❤️ ?

I find trying to ignore them will make them stronger, I would put that under resistance, same with distracting yourself. I recommend two videos for you...

Agreed. I once sneezed during mediation and right after the sneeze I shouted "bollocks!" (Because it distracted me) and I laughed so hard to myself... (You had to be there) ?

Honestly? Mediation. Strictly everyday. Hope your okay ♥️?

@Morten Thank you @Outer focus on it? Wouldn't that intensify it?

I'm experiencing the same but it seemed to happen after some weird shit during a mediation session, Labido completely vanished, even the thought of sexual desires is making my skin crawl. I'm not looking for it because to me it's a desire anyway ? and if it does decide to magically return well I've opened my eyes to the fact the energy should be concentrated to something greater. Sorry I haven't provided any advice ❤️

@tecladocasio Not true, just because somebody provided with me with a map to get to the truth does not mean that the Map IS the truth. (As in my truth).