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I thought this was a cool prompt I came up with today. I have been getting into some basic herbalism. It's winter where I am. I have been drinking ginger, cinnamon tea for the health and warming benefits of the herbs. While listening to a podcast I heard him say I could also add black pepper. So, I decided to look up pepper benefits from Western medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and Chinese medicine. Each of these schools of thought are unique and interesting epistemological frame works, ideas of health, lenses at which they look through at reality. So, I find cross referencing them interesting. I found this prompt to be a fast way to compare these schools for building my understanding of herbs. Here is the prompt and response: Please provide black pepper herb usage benefits from western science, chinese medicine, and aruyvedic medicine - Certainly! Black pepper is a versatile spice that has been used in various traditional medicine systems, each attributing different benefits. Let's explore its usage benefits from Western science, Chinese medicine, and Ayurvedic medicine: Western Science: Antioxidant Properties: Black pepper contains piperine, a compound with antioxidant properties that can help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Digestive Aid: Piperine in black pepper has been shown to stimulate digestive enzymes, promoting better digestion and nutrient absorption. Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Some studies suggest that black pepper may have anti-inflammatory effects, potentially aiding in the management of inflammatory conditions. Chinese Medicine: Warming Properties: In Chinese medicine, black pepper is considered to have warming properties that can help disperse cold and alleviate conditions related to cold stagnation in the body. Qi (Energy) Activation: It is believed that black pepper can activate Qi energy, promoting circulation and alleviating stagnation. Ayurvedic Medicine: Digestive Stimulant: Ayurveda views black pepper as a digestive stimulant. It is believed to enhance Agni, the digestive fire, promoting efficient digestion and metabolism. Detoxification: Black pepper is thought to have detoxifying properties, helping to eliminate waste products from the body. Respiratory Support: In Ayurveda, black pepper is sometimes used to support the respiratory system, helping to alleviate congestion and promote clear breathing. While these traditional systems attribute various benefits to black pepper, it's important to note that individual responses may vary. If you have specific health concerns or conditions, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals in each respective system for personalized advice. Additionally, incorporating black pepper into your diet in moderation can be a flavourful way to enjoy its potential health benefits.

@Leo Gura Then, and in combination with good money management.

Hey, Let's remember to be kind here. We have different perspectives.

This is some kinda course in miracles stuff

All I claim is that I am. Which is more profound than being Jesus.

Do you mean the default mode network? I’d do a little more research on the mechanics. Under brain scans we see the brain becoming hyper connected with this like mushrooms and DMT

Let’s try to be respectful of our differences. I don’t understand it. But, this person is having this experience. Be kind I think. And it’s okay to have a different opinion on this.

I love love 💗

@Butters Hm, sounds like you’re learning as you go. Hopefully you can make it work, pay off the debt and run a profitable business.

@NightHawkBuzz Using your time and money towards your success comes from ambition. Trump, is actually very ambitious. However, other people born I to money waste it and wind up failures. So, it ultimate comes from you. You also need to thing long term and the younger you make these decisions the better.

He means the life long cashiers

@NightHawkBuzz Work ethic, vision, long term thinking, education, personality type, etc

But, you may not be able to do that right away. Which, you’ve said before.

Sounds like it could be fun

I am also noting a tendency to ruminate, blame, demonize, hate, judge, imagine revenge, etc towards people who “harmed” me… like a past employer, and this marketing course.

Okay, feeling myself get worked up about life purpose again… I seem to go through waves. How can I correct this? I want to honour my life, be wealthy, so what I love and do good for the world.

Do you make money from your lifestyle business? What makes your lifestyle so valuable? Have you had success in the past or something? That people are interested in your lifestyle? Curious

No. Your life is made of truth. Your life is God’s mask. Your life doesn’t go against truth. Though, yes you are finite. Yes, in a way survival isn’t as truthful as a pure awakening to profound truth or the Godhead. But, it’s truth incarnate. You living your life consciously, truthfully, wisely, maturely, lovingly… that is how to live spiritually. A spiritual orientation to living the good life is healthy and more spiritual to imagining “something else” being more spiritually true. You as a human have plenty of spiritual practices and tools for higher realization. Spiritual schools like the Toaist and Aztecs see reality and human living, including animals that eat one another as deeply spiritual. So, it’s not true that life isn’t spiritual.

@Princess Arabia Thanks for always being there for support I appreciate and it does help. Though I may not communicate that to you.

Okay Forum, I’m looking at where I am in life. I am 28 years old, balding. I’m living month to month at this moment annd working to change that. Unfortunately student loans and a personal loan for a dumb marketing course have me in debt grid lock. I have a plan to pay off the debt, I’ve got a solid budget. My financial habits and psychology has vastly improved since investing in financial books and videos.I also have plans for savings, etc. This plan is to basically to reach ground zero common sense financially. I admit, I used to be a financial retard and I’ve been working to face the truth of my situation. Honestly I’ve been a retard in every area of my life: relationships, friendships, networking, business, spirituality, etc I have an accounting diploma to pay the bills. It’s not really my thing unfortunately. It’s milk toast. Looking at doing cybersecurity. I’m putting money first, and not interest or purpose because I’m so tired of being broke. Soon… I’ll be 40 years old and then what? What did I live for? Leo talks about life purpose or doing work you find meaningful and that it’s not a luxury but, Leo also planned strategically and was never broke. Leo was intelligent and intentional unlike my dumb ass. I’m more interested in music and Qigong but I am at a point where these things will never be full time jobs. I’m thinking I’m too old and too busy just getting the basics. I feel pretty full of inner resources right now to solve my financial issues and get a better paying job. I know I have to meet life on its terms. I feel disheartened. Living a passionless life… just to survive…. I don’t want to be here. But, do I need to surrender to this reality? Is this some kind of learned helplessness? If life was just as simple as get a good paying job, follow financial common sense and get married well… I should have done that when I was 20. Instead I was traumatized, confused, spiritual seeking stoner artist with little common sense and a big brain. I’ve done a LOT of healing, learning, grounding. I feel I’ve matured so much over the past year especially and I do have a vision for wise and mature living. I’m just worried it’s gonna not be… a life purpose. My YouTube channel is an expression of purpose but… it doesn’t pay me money. I like the idea of escaping wage slavery but, chances are if I am here it’s too late and I’m doomed to be a wage slave. Which, I guess most people call a career, 😅. I am afraid I’ve doomed myself to mediocrity. Am I missing certain ingredients in my brain or something? I know I am smart and I can get to a decent place in the next couple of years. I can’t boil my whole life down to this awkward phase of self correct in my 20s. I just… I’m aware of how valuable my 20s were and they are behind me. It doesn’t feel great. I do feel behind. TLDR: Is it wiser to give up on life purpose to focus on just survival in my case? Learning to just enjoy working and living wisely instead of trying to make it as an artist or whatever? Thanks,

@Princess Arabia That is a decent perspective. In the past I kept the channel separate from the forum just for healthy space. I often share ups and downs here and wanted the audience to be people who didn’t know me. I may include subtle link in the future. Thanks for subscribing. My new routine for neck and shoulders is getting some good feedback. Easy one to start with.