Davino

These people are the same that get offended by MMA as barbaric and start watching violent action films at the next breath.

I'm preparing for an English exam tomorrow, and as part of my practice, I decided to write a review of the video Leo posted on his blog. I found it quite interesting, so I’m sharing my review for those who might prefer a summary over watching the entire documentary, or for anyone who might be inspired to watch it after reading my review. The Last Survivors of Ancient Africa The Dogon people of Mali, despite enduring relentless hardships, continue to preserve their cultural heritage with unwavering determination. Their lifestyle is simple, yet the documentary makes it unmistakably clear: survival imposes a relentless burden. The viewer is immersed in their world, from the rugged landscape to the revival of a village restoration project. The sweeping landscapes of Mali are visually arresting, offering a breathtaking canvas of natural beauty. The rich vegetation, wildlife, and the harmonious integration of humans into this ecosystem create an oasis for filmmakers. It comes as no surprise that tourism has become a lifeline for the Dogon people. Agriculture, once the backbone of their sustenance, has now been supplemented by the rise of the tourism industry. However, political instability, marked by the presence of Al-Qaeda and local conflicts, has severely disrupted this fragile balance. Today, the region faces dual droughts—one agricultural, the other in tourism. UNESCO, recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Dogon, has taken an active role in preserving their unique heritage. The documentary introduces us to a project aimed at restoring the iconic clay houses that dot the cliffs. Oppressed by poverty and the constant demands of survival, the village elders, along with foreign benefactors, explore various means of financing these efforts. A local museum provides loans to help villagers recover ancestral relics rather than selling them. However, these efforts alone fall short, and international organizations have stepped in to fill the gap. Together, these collaborative efforts have sparked a modest economic revival in the village. In a poignant turn of events, after fifteen years of uncertainty, a new village chief has risen to lead his people through these turbulent times. While the documentary offers a compelling look at the Dogon people, its narrow focus on the restoration project limits its scope. A broader exploration of the tribe’s rich historical and cultural context would have provided a deeper understanding of their resilience and heritage. I highly recommend this documentary to anyone seeking an in-depth portrayal of African culture and the enduring spirit of the Dogon people.

Would you slap a child? Then why do you treat religious individuals like that?

If you wanna use weed in your trips use it in the come down. It will put the psychedelic back online plus the cannabis vibe. I haven't found much synergia on the come up nor in the peak with weed.

I read one from him at a crucial point in my life, it was really eye opening. In fact, I have to say I recommended his book to a friend going through a tough break up and it changed his life forever. I really like him very much I don't know why I haven't read his other books. Probably because I'm satisfied with my current understanding and I'm researching other areas of human knowledge. Limited time is a pain in the ass sometimes.

So focused on the trees I never saw the forest.

I sharply inhaled diabolical word choice my guy Once a friend told me that men are attracted to young females because they smell like a new car

It's weird because that was my understanding prior to martial arts. However, a posteriori I have found that it is a repressed masculine trait. Current western society seems to repress maculine imposition of will as bad, unequal and unfair. When this shadow aspect is brought to light one sees that as a man it's extremely fulfilling to have the capacity to impose your will and that in fact doing so touches a center in you that was long forgotten. Knowing how to express this masculine trait is a thorny aspect that requires wisdom and consciousness, my assumption is that society threw the baby out with the bathwater. Great leaders imprint their will onto masses and lead them to the future. To have your lunch someone had to impose their will into an animal to take their life out so that you could eat. Stepping into each other is a function of reality and it is a masculine one. To nurture and to take care, to grow and enliven on the contrary is femenine.

@jacknine119 I don't like podcasts that much. You can watch videos while eating for example or meditate on the train or on the bus.

On the other hand, something that always baffled me in trying to understand the feminine is the great asymmetry between how they think attraction & relationship works VS their actual behaviour in attraction and in a relationship. This used to drive me nuts, as I had lengthy insightful conversations with my women friends and then their actual behaviour (who they are kissing in the club or who they are falling in love with) was notoriously different. Not until I did some heavy reading and research did I start to understand what was going on and then everything was recontextualized. So a tip for you guys, women usually don't know the sneaky psychology behind their sexuality, desires and romantic decisions. So study and read the books (Leo has life transforming books on the subject, really appreciative of his booklist) and then actually confront the beast in action, observe how women behave, what they like and not; in few words contrast solid theory with ruthless experimentation. In my case, understanding women has always been a top priority. This is how I framed it in my mind: "If I fail to understand women, I'll misunderstand half the people I meet in my life"

My hope is that martial arts may play a role in helping man reconnect with their masculine essence in a healthy way. I really think it's the best tool out there for young men. I can't express how much it has changed me. In fact I started martial arts because it was the last sport I would do (I'm peaceful af). Then I happened to love it, because it gave me that nice contrast in my life, as well as self-confidence and inner power.

I agree. Probably the most masculine moment I've felt in my life was the first time I successfully choked another man in jiu-jitsu. The feeling of imposing your will like that and they can't do anything about it is masculine as fuck. By the way, we are great friends it's just the nature of the game, he wanted to choke me too or at least break me an arm.

Lmao🤣 You're my idol and inspiration. This shit is too good to be true and yet it is. Is this how higher living looks like?

To solidify watching documentaries I have downloaded a cool app: World Map Quiz It really helps to get a solid grasp of the earth's geography, countries, rivers... I was astonished about my ignorance. I find it a show of respect and love for humanity to know all the countries in the world.

I'm arriving at the same conclusion. I think that's gonna be my go to plan. Plus I'm lucky to have experience in the field, so that gives me some competitive edge. I'll build capital for the next decade and rent a few apartments, hopefully being financially independent by age 35. Thank you all guys for your input. This is important for me. I'll keep my eye on new biz opportunities. Feel free to keep posting new ways of passive income.

Life is a Celebration! Reality is a never-ending Party! Davino

That is a lot more work than renting. I know nothing about ETFs, do you have any sources were I could learn more?

His post made me reflect and have a nice insight. However now seen from your perspective it feels quite nasty. It's hard to take into account others interpretations when the full context is lacking. Or we might just be feeling insecure one day and it's the straw that breaks the camel's back. Sometimes writing in the forum is like taking a walk in a field of mines.

Hi @CoolDreamThanks I'm sure I'll do a retreat in the future so I would like to ask you a few questions if you don't mind. How did you manage the logistics (food, water, cooking...)? Did you have some mechanism of contact with the outer world? Did you tell anybody you were doing this? Did you have a schedule for sadhana (morning yoga, evening meditation, night psychedelic)? What were the problems you faced in the retreat (boredom, slacking off, purging, wanting to quit...) ? How did you overcome them? If you were to do it again what would you have done differently? Thanks for taking the time to answer them. I appreciate it. Lots of love❤️

@UnbornTao I really like Adi Da. One of the few Mystics I truly appreciate. It's a pity how misunderstood he is while embodying and speaking from a Godly Realization.

Satisfaction is not found inside either. The same outward trap now is being done internally. All things come and go, this is the nature of Reality. If one finds peace in this truth, then satisfaction may come.

Motivation gets you started, discipline gets you finished.

Optimization of time is different than multitasking. Multitasking is problematic when you are involved in high cognitive tasks simultaneously. Your brain needs to switch modes and that is inefficient. Nonetheless, non cognitive demanding tasks (driving) can be done simultaneously with low to medium demanding tasks (listening to podcasts). Besides, experiment yourself and see.

I'm exploring ways of sustaining myself in 15 years with minimum amount of work (2 days a week max) So far renting seems the easiest way to go. That's why I wanted to hear other inputs or possibilities but they either require high competence or too much work. I'm not avoiding hard work, I'm trying to set up a nice lifestyle to pursue meaningful endeavours without worrying about survival. I'm eager to hear new possibilities. Thanks