Natasha Tori Maru

@Vynce Thanks for sharing. I experience depression as a relinquishment of the desire to experience. A stagnation of the feeling of anger. Immovable anger.

Typically this ends up with users who can display some quite profound insights - TOTALLY domain specific. I will read some great stuff from them. But I am hesitant to consider many here truly well rounded, mature people. Some users have regressed to retarded states in some domains (I use retarded in the formal sense, not the derogatory way). I am consistently shocked and disappointed when I read some really crazy takes from an otherwise intelligent sounding individual. Obviously we all have our blind spots. But relationships can be fantastic at fast-track revealing these - cross domain. And mainly because you are engaging in experiential reality with a team mate by your side. Direct feedback with another. Most people get caught in defining others by the value they bring in relationships. Ultimately they are about connection. And all of what true connection entails.

@Vynce What do you perceive depression reveals about the nature of your experience?

Strong argument.

Yes. Users here seem unaware that existing in intimate relationship to others is one of the quickest ways to grow in many domains Intimate relationships are unusually powerful developmental environments. They continuously expose you to feedback, conflict, vulnerability, difference, responsibility, and the limits of your self-concept. They are often catalytic for growth. Many users just don't know or have experience in a wide range of style, type, duration and connection within relationship. It is a limited experiential range producing limited awareness of what is possible. It doesn't help that at large - social media, dating apps and general internet dialogue is becoming less and less tolerant of conflict, friction, discomfort and navigating complex problems that come up between men and women - and just close intimate relationships in general - romantic or not. The ability to sit with discomfort is an important life lesson.

There is some domain and category error here. Maturity is its own seperate thing in different areas that requires defining before broad claims can be made. How old are you? Do you have a professional career? What field?

Too absolute. Not all relationships are immature.

This ain't it.

@LoneWonderer don't mind Joseph, this thread irritates him

So the surface we walk on has no impact on gait, the foot or mechanics? It won't effect the body over time? Doesn't sound right.

It is a challenge to maintain a regular habit. So often there is internal resistance to beginning the task. Once engaged it isn't so bad - and there is usually never regret after! I normally experience enhanced focus and wellbeing following a hard workout. It's only shit if you get injured or overtrain (overtraining is my issue).

I am glad to hear this!

@Cubbage I enjoy your speech patterns, pacing and accent - I recall noting that in your video for Majora's Mask while I was slicing up vegetables for dinner

I want that film to be good - but I am hesitant to get hyped. Pessimist in me >.<

I went through a phase - then I ran out of money. But I love performance cars. NA is my preference JUST for the engine note (but I have personally only owned turbo engine cars). I love the scream! Or a well maintained rotary... brrrrrr br br br br br

@EdgeGod900 You are so pessimistic. The humorous part is @Jirh and @Joshe typically clash and fight with me more than most on this forum (not in a bad way, in an intellectually stimulating and respectful one). You just need a cuddle!

Are we meant, or did we evolve, walking on shit that is smooth as fuck?

I have your questions noted down to answer next round

I reckon this is how it would work if I were speaking to you directly also I haven't ever spoken about them vocally so openly and within the context of actualized.org and similar nondual teachings. So sometimes there were some colloquial phrases used to fill in gaps while I considered. The contrast here is that I am well used to speaking in front of crowds, performing and hosting meetings with many stakeholders (but business related, clients and government ministers). So I have confidence in my conduct and no performance anxiety. I am happy to say "I don't know the answer - but I can get it if required". But this was VERY different. It was a direct accessing of a totally different aspect of my mind. Strange shit came out I didn't even plan on elucidating on. It was very, very fun and I am glad others got something out of it. Appreciate your words.

@Rigel Shoes might not be the source of the problem - they could be necessitated by the man man substrates (unnatural) we typically walk on. Could be either or.

@Joshe @Jirh Appreciate both of your inputs (outputs?) It is really crazy how differently I perceive interactions via voice as opposed to text. I am much more charitable to the person when listening / speaking as opposed to written communication. I often wonder if it works this way with others also. I assume it would be a spectrum rather than binary. I was less self conscious about my voice, tone, accent, expression & appearance compared to my actual language patterns. Certain repeated phrases I used made me want to put a staple gun to my face >.<

The compression. Rivals the power of a singularity >.< I think @LordFall is bisexual? If I am not mistaken.

It is horrible, though. I strongly dislike my accent. Round 2 interview I'll have a proper label mic so you will have clearer brutality in your ears... SHAZLICKS ON THE BARBY cu**

I do - but only once a day. I take her out 3x a day though. I have a shower + sink head with a gooseneck so it makes it easy to swish her feet. But you loose the cheeto feet smell! Yep, agree with this. I suppose if its just the home it is okay - considering we probably have enough pathogens/bacteria we encounter on the daily in the outside world. I could see the practice OP enquires about fuelling some poor souls OCD, though >.<

Shoes are cope I'm fucking raw dogging the pavement