Jwayne

There are many things China is objectively better at. And it's good for China to be powerful to that extent to assert that measure of influence. However positive acknowledgement will be the first thing omitted in political propaganda by all sides. And so in USA you will rarely hear about the amazing things happening in China. That being said, in general, there is a difference in that Chinese are far more aware, comparatively, to the virtues of the USA than Americans are to the virtues of China.

There are a lot of virtuous things to say about China. But people who have never been there will not believe it.

The dose definitely depends on tolerance. And I agree some can't do well with it. Others need L-theanine with it. Seems everyone has their own preference with coffee, tea, energy drink, etc.

Deepak Chopra, the man who said "God is a construct. Cute girls are real" in the Epstein files.

Stopped reading at: "Don't drink caffeine."

It's mostly just racism, and secondly, this racism is now geopoliticallly incentivized so that the threatened countries in the West can cope better as they are now tasked with overturning the threat of impending decline as their own stature on the world stage is no longer guaranteed or taken for granted as it once was.

Awareness has the 'illusion' (i.e. in individuality) of expanding - and so, as it grows, it 'feels' to vast (e.g. bigger). I say illusion because, strictly speaking, the reality of awareness isn't changing or growing, but the 'impurities' (that block proper functioning of perception) are decreasing and/or becoming weaker.

Take magnesium in the evening.

Allow users to delete accounts.

You remind me of me when I was 22 years old. All of these theoretical ideas (Illich, Scott Thornbury, etc.) need to be tested against the fire of experience. Many of the most important qualities are intangible and not written in the perfect lesson plan - like positivity, joy, patience, sense of humor and improvisation. You might like to keep a notebook write down your ideas after each day or lesson, depending on how much time you have. If you are starting your own school, then collaboration with your colleagues is important for keeping a professional dialogue going about your shared experiences and how to improve things. And lastly, don't be afraid of old school, traditional methodology, like listen and repeat. I am sure there was a time when you first learned English or another language. Listen and repeat is a fine and valid technique. Many aspiring teachers with big progressive dreams undervalue the need for students to make mistakes, feel free and to just speak the L2 (L3, etc.) whatsoever. Overall you want to build up the students confidence. You are empowering them. So make it a happy moment. And respect them by doing the old school things, too. Their brains need repetition and practice.

Whether you are old and/or ill, you want loved ones around you. Family and friends - even just one person - to be there to help take care of you and to give you company. If you have that then you can get through almost anything.

Virtual communication only has the advantage of closing distance. But it isn't faster or clearer. If you and I were to talk on the phone right now, we would have 1000x better information exchange and would also (in my experience) walk away on more satisfying terms.

Sure, spend time being alone as needed. And also don't get stuck roleplaying digital identities as a substitute for your life offline.

Just be a student. You don't need to tell yourself that you're a sage or a mystic or enlightened. Just try to always keep learning and don't act arrogant about your experiences.

People overinvest in opinions without realizing it. They feel a need to keep up with everything and constantly stake out clever opinions on this and that. And it causes them a lot of stress unknowingly.