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Can you buy your own ingredients to cook or even offer to cook for your family? My take on Leo’s video would to be mindful of the experience as a whole. E.g thoughts, emotions, feelings/sensations in the body. What’s the craving actually feel like in the body? How do you feel when you’re eating junk food? How about after? I don’t think it means you have a free pass to eat anything you like though!

You could ask yourself what your relationship is like with it, why do you use it, how often, does it interfere with your values, vision, goals. Are there any negative side effects? How much do you use? Are you addicted? Does it occupy your mind when you stop using? How much time do you put towards it? Are there negative side effects? Is there a history of mental illness in your family? Do you live in a place where you could face legal consequences such as criminal charges, loss of licence, loss of employment. Some things to consider. I would say that weed used sparingly and at the right moment, rarely is the way to go, for me.

Louise Hay was a beast at reframes. https://www.louisehay.com/101-best-louise-hay-positive-affirmations/

May the fourth be with you my friend

@Aaron p Can you explain the do not mantras? I was led to believe that the subconscious can cling to the end of an affirmation or mantra e.g it hears ‘believe in materialism’

@Willie Are you 84 y.o Willie?

Reminds me of that Adam Sandler movie, Click

Take it easy on yourself. Maybe do some guided relaxations like Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, time in nature, kick back and do nothing sometimes. Try and get a nice balance and flow going in your life. I also like a book called Destressifying by Davidji

@Leo Gura Can you recommend any other insightful books on Schizophrenia?

Leo has a video called ‘How to manage your money using a budget’ - I found it pretty helpful

Shes using a contraceptive?

I've sought help from online services for addictive behaviours. I do SMART meetings online and found they can help

Don't give up, keep trying! As Davidji says- If your mind wanders, or becomes distracted by thoughts that's great, it means your alive! Just gently come back to the object in focus. I've been enjoying using Mantras silently as a form of concentration/meditation. Maybe you could look for some guided options?

@Vytas I've been listening to this. Its been blowing my mind. Highly reccomend!

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