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@Leo Gura ?

@Rishabh R Ye if you're optimistic about life and actions you take then for sure. It comes through in how you act, and would be an honest signal that you have some positive masculine qualities.

Imo, it is useful and generally healthy to be hopeful about the future. I'd advise working on your inner game as well as your outer game. I.e. get your mental health on point, aim for emotional mastery etc.

@Tyler Robinson Sure. There is the book, 'Healing the fragmented selves of trauma survivors' by Fisher You have: https://integralguide.com/

Damn, great find. Thanks

Hey dude, I've disconnected from my family for over a year for similar reasons. I think Dr Ramani and Patrick Teahan have some useful resources on Youtube. I like Dr Ramani particularly because she's no bs about it. She grounds her stuff in science and her clinical experience, to my understanding too. I personally think its healthy to do. However, I'd note it can be a tricky adjustment period.

Could try out some loving-kindness meditation. Also, personally I enjoy it more when I disagree with people. I'll say, 'I disagree'. Adds an element of healthy challenge to the conversation

'Is there anyone you're madly in love with right now?'

@DocWatts Thanks man. I'll check it out

@DocWatts Thanks mate

Haven't watched too much of it. However, have heard people really love it. Also, I've heard a few folks who are really into psychoanalysis say it contains the best movie/ TV portrayal of psychoanalysis that they know of.

@mmKay I think there are numerous lawyers out there with integrity. I'd pick Bryan Stevenson as an example. There's a prominent film that was made about him called, 'Just Mercy'. I really enjoyed it, and found it rather profound.

I can't believe this is actually happening. I really like the sound of it. Just didn't think it would happen. Anyone know how its going to work? I.e. is Biden empowering this move via an executive act? Or something else? Also, anyone have any sources of political commentary on why Biden chose to do this now?

I'd recommend going through this workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Janina-Fisher/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJanina+Fisher It might be that you have a lot of hypoarousal going on which will make you feel exhausted. The workbook could help you with this and more. I wish you well.

@Raptorsin7 Gotcha haha

@Raptorsin7 Ah lit. Is that a quote from her website or that she said? Funny if it is because that's also a famous quote from one of Marx's works

@Raptorsin7 Oh cool, so its a donate if you want but you don't have to. I might drop her a call too

@Raptorsin7 How much did you donate and who did you have to send the donation to?

Damn that was a v useful vid

@Shakazulu You're welcome. And great! Feel free to drop an update regarding how you're finding things, i.e. how you end up finding the workbook. We got your back here dude

Hey dude, sorry to hear all this. I'd look into modern trauma treatments like somatic experiencing, IFS, Janina Fisher etc. The r/CPTSD subreddit has some useful info in their wiki too. I'd recommend this workbook as an intro into modern trauma therapy: https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Living-Legacy-Trauma-Therapists/dp/1683733487/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1661903027&refinements=p_27%3AJanina+Fisher&s=books&sr=1-1 Also, you might find relatability in the following figure's video: Good luck with everything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXBHEPDT1uc

@Leo Gura The first clip shows Tate condemning someone for seemingly not knowing their credit card details off by heart, and the second clip shows a video where Tate seemingly does not know his own credit card details off by heart

@Consept I see. I'm understanding your point as being what of one about branding. If pick up were presented as being centred around pushing your boundaries and making someone else's day, then it is more likely that pick up would be accepted into the mainstream. If my understanding is correct, then I agree with you.

@TheOneReborn I understand. I don't have direct experience or have education regarding the role you are in, so my ability to help with alleviating the stress coming from the position directly is limited, imo. The book I recommended I think could help your present situation though.