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@Butters I take 150mg MDMA and 200-250ug LSD. Dropping both at the same time

Consider quantum mechanics. You can also bring eastern wisdom (Buddhism) into the mix. The universe is always appearing and disappearing (anicca) and is dependent on consciousness to exist You could also focus on the automatic nature of mind (anatta)., If we don't have control over our thoughts coming and going how could we possibly know if the content of those thoughts was actually true.

LSD and MDMA is a fantastic combo. You get the deep euphoria mixed with excellent visuals. You can also take more LSD than usual because the MDMA minimizes the risk of a bad trip Last time I tried it I took them both at the same The MDMA definitely overpowered the LSD, but when the MDMA wore off the LSD was more pronounced.

This is not just a Russian thing. People fear freedom because they don't want to have to accept the consequences of their actions and mistakes. People want some safeties and guarantees Nor is this a spiral thing. It's just what the mind does. That said, someone in teir2w will have developed skills for dealing with uncertainty. For anyone who hasn't 't delved existentialism, it is well worth understanding the basic principals

This guy has an interesting channel. I'm watching all of his vids now. Thanks for sharing.

Do you think this was actually true? Or propaganda? Lies like this was how Trump won.

Do you think this was actually true? Or propaganda? Lies like this was how Trump won.

@enchantedNice explanation. I have been wondering how Trudeau became unpopular. I thought it might because of populist propaganda. I didn't do an in depth study of Trudeau, but he seemed pretty decent. Although, the whole thing with black face didn't seem to help him. I wonder how he stacks up to AOC or Mamdani in terms of policy?

@Natasha Tori MaruHow much did you usually take? @Butters I've done MDMA a handful of times and I really only found it useful when I did it with a couple of my girlfriends. It strengthened our bonds which surprisingly lasted for some time. I have yet to find it useful for self-exploration. Nor do I understand how anyone can socialize or party on it. I just want to curl up in a ball and bliss out.

I hope I don't go down the depressed route. So far so good.

@OBEler I can't say I'd recommend that to anyone else either. Haha

I ended up doing it. I took 150mg with a 100mg re-dose. I took a couple pages of notes but looking over it, nothing profound. I took 1.5g of mushrooms during the comedown because I wanted to see what would happen. I got more out of the mushrooms than the MDMA. It showed me some fears that I needed to work on and that was about it. The inner critic sort of took over at the tail end of the trip. Definitely not a pleasant trip. I would not do it that way again. I think it would have been better to combine the two at the start so the mushrooms didn't beat me up so bad.

Yeah, I get part of the logic. But who is he going to make the dollar work for?

Yeah, I agree. How he got as far as he did is very concerning. That's what I've been wondering. In the US, if you elect a banker, you can bet your ass they don't give a fuck about the American people. To see that happen in another country is suspect. What makes you all think a rich man gives a fuck about the poor and middle class in Canada? That would not happen here in the US.

Thanks!

For some reason my adhd brain read something about you being here for us if we needed a lawyer. Lol Also, 24g!

@enchanted The JD Vance video was great. It video zooms in on details of the relationship between Thiel and Vance which is a piece that I was missing. What the video touched on but didn't elaborate on is what VC Info Docs discusses here https://www.vcinfodocs.com/ This is where it's all going and it's sinister as fuck. I really wish it got more visibility because this is where we are headed. This page in touches on what was discussed in the video https://www.vcinfodocs.com/venture-capital-and-trump I'm looking forward to watching the Thiel video tomorrow.

Yeah, it's a problem. The problem we have in the US is diagnosing based on symptoms without getting to the root. Self-esteem, trauma, and addiction related mental health side effects are often misdiagnosed. People are put on meds that wreck their physical health. Patients don't have the wisdom to question diagnoses doomed to whatever diagnosis they are given. It's the ultimate kind of stuckness when the mind isn't functioning smoothly and there's no one to help. The system is designed to get people back into the workforce as quickly as possible so they can resume paying taxes. They do not give a shit about outcomes. Insurance companies here require a diagnosis from psychiatrists and psychologists alike so many mental health professionals can't think outside the box. The DSM is a critical thinking and objective analysis killer. Also, the healthcare here is fucking expensive as fuck so many people can't afford treatment that creates lasting results. What people need are professionals who can root cause issues and not accept labels dictated by the corrupt healthcare industry. They also need professionals who will advocate for clients so they can get the care that they need. In other words, navigating insurance companies and disability programs. To be an effective professional one would need a social justice lens to help clients navigate the system. People with mental health issues are often don't have the mental capacity to advocate for themselves. There are good professionals out there but they are extremely difficult to find. Many healthcare professionals become jaded and just stop caring about their work. It's like a needle in a haystack. And the ones that are good, many of them don't take insurance so the majority of people cannot afford them. Right now good therapists charge $200-$300 an hour, who the fuck can afford that on a lower wage? And, don't get me started on the education system. A good healthcare professional should take ongoing training to combat indoctrination from the cookie cutter university curriculum. I find it questionable that a 25 year old can graduate with a master's degree, with no life experience, and be expected to help people who are further along in life. Most importantly, a good psychologist/psychiatrist really has to know how their own mind works. Understand fear, the core beliefs that drives thought and action, and the mechanism of attachment. You probably don't share all of the challenges that we have here in the US, but there should be a few nuggets to mull over.

If the US did expand, it'd probably team up with Argentina.

I've been wondering the same thing

My question is, how did Europe not know this was coming? It's not like Trump was trying to hide his intentions, the fucker can't keep his mouth shut. The writing has been on the wall for almost a decade now.

Your physical and psychological needs need to be met to make steady progress. Anxiety needs to be under control and that's not really possible until you feel taken care of. Also, nothing wrong with being a housekeeper! That is actually great work for spiritual development. What do you think monastery residents do all day long? Cook, clean, garden, etc. A simple life is a good one.

This guy is known to be a fraud: https://behavior-podcast.com/who-is-chase-hughes-lies-of-fake-expert-in-behavior-influence/ He was a shitty pickup artist, and definitely not an expert in MMA like he claims (I trained BJJ and Muay Thai for many years, his videos are a joke). He was not a high ranking dude in the Navy like he claims. The one thing he is good at is lying. Take anything he says with a grain of salt.

Yeah, that's it. Cut out the highs and cultivate a more subtle, sustainable happiness. Not easy.

Cut out distractions and limit your information intake. Spending time in nature, going on walks, and meditating are all good disciplines. Some people like to journal. Cleaning the house is a good one for me, anything movement oriented. Doodle, listen to music, pet the cats in your neighborhood. Go to museums, concerts. Get good sleep. Talk to interesting people. Stay offline. Stay away from nicotine and alcohol. Eat healthy. Go on adventures once and a while. Do shit that scares you. I'm my most creative when I spend two hours a day working out and meditating (calming meditation). That is my foundation.