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    Hey guys, I think Youtube is a wonderful thing, if you are willing to unsubscribe from all the channels you don't want or need.

    With that being said, here are a few videos from my feed that were released recently. I think they are great. I am always interested in learning about quality resources that I have not heard about yet, feel free to share any that you value!
     

     

     

  4. Posted

    Why do I stay inside
    I should be living life
    Instead of watching through the window
    No use in playing safe
    Not gonna hesitate
    I know the storm is only mental

    I'm letting go
    Giving up the control
    Yeah I'm ready to
    Go wherever the wind blows
    I wanna see
    Where the road's gonna lead
    Time is ticking and
    The world is not waiting on me

    I've been dodging raindrops for far too long
    These clouds over my head they won't move on
    I've been dodging raindrops
    Trying not to get wet
    I've been dodging raindrops for far too long

    Dodging raindrops
    But they're all in my head, all in my head
    But they're all in my head, all in my head

    Sooner or later it comes
    As quick as it comes it'll go
    Whatever is blocking the sun
    It's only for a moment
    Running away from my past
    It's pushing me out of my zone
    Pulling me under the gun
    Into the unknown

    I'm letting go
    Giving up the control
    Yeah I'm ready to
    Go wherever the wind blows
    I wanna see
    Where the road's gonna lead
    Time is ticking and
    The world is not waiting on me

    I've been dodging raindrops for far too long
    These clouds over my head they won't move on
    I've been dodging raindrops
    Trying not to get wet
    I've been dodging raindrops for far too long

    Dodging raindrops
    But they're all in my head, but they're all in my head
    But they're all in my head, but they're all in my head
    (I've been dodging raindrops)
    But they're all in my head, but they're all in my head
    (I've been dodging raindrops)
    But they're all in my head, but they're all in my head

    Ready to go outside
    And to be livin' life
    Instead of watching out the window

    I've been dodging raindrops for far too long
    These clouds over my head they won't move on
    I've been dodging raindrops
    Trying not to get wet
    I've been dodging raindrops for far too long

    Dodging raindrops
    But they're all in my head, but they're all in my head
    But they're all in my head, but they're all in my head
    (I've been dodging raindrops)
    But they're all in my head, but they're all in my head
    (I've been dodging raindrops)
    But they're all in my head, but they're all in my head

  5. Posted

    “Our task in life consists precisely in a form of letting go of fear and expectations, an attempt to purely give oneself to the impact of the present.” 
    ― Michael Pollan, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

    “Normal waking consciousness feels perfectly transparent, and yet it is less a window on reality than the product of our imaginations-a kind of controlled hallucination.” 
    ― Michael Pollan, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

    Yeah, the book seems sweet, I'd like to read it too.

  6. Posted

    “A happy brain is a supple and flexible brain, he believes; depression, anxiety, obsession, and the cravings of addiction are how it feels to have a brain that has become excessively rigid or fixed in its pathways and linkages—a brain with more order than is good for it. On the spectrum he lays out (in his entropic brain article) ranging from excessive order to excessive entropy, depression, addiction, and disorders of obsession all fall on the too-much-order end. (Psychosis is on the entropy end of the spectrum, which is why it probably doesn’t respond to psychedelic therapy.)” 
    ― Michael Pollan, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence

  7. Posted

    1 hour ago, moon777light said:

    If we dont bring mindfulness throughout our daily lives, we might as well not meditate at all. Interesting thought.

    Lyrics from the song

    "There's a space I'm looking for
    I grind all the time 7/24"
     

  9. Posted

    Come with me
    And you'll be
    In a world of pure imagination
    Take a look
    And you'll see
    Into your imagination

    We'll begin
    With a spin
    Traveling in
    The world of my creation
    What we'll see
    Will defy
    Explanation

    If you want to view paradise
    Simply look around and view it
    Anything you want to, do it
    Want to change the world?
    There's nothing to it

    There is no
    Life I know
    To compare with pure imagination
    Living there
    You'll be free
    If you truly wish to be

    If you want to see magic lands
    Close your eyes and you will see one
    Want to be a dreamer, be one
    Anytime you please and please save me one

    Come with me
    And you'll be
    In a world of pure imagination
    Take a look
    And you'll see
    Into your imagination

    There is no
    Place to go
    To compare with your imagination
    So go there
    To be free
    If you truly wish to be

    Living there
    You'll be free
    If you truly wish to be

  10. Posted

     

    The mother flew too late
    And life within the egg was left to fate
    Not really knowing how 
    The world outside would take it when it came
    And life's the same
    For things we aim
    Are we to blame?

    Don't doubt the fact there's life within you
    Yesterday's endings will tomorrow life give you
    All that dies
    Dies for a reason
    To put its strength into the seasons

    Survival,
    Survival
    They take away and they give
    The living's right to live (its all that we need to give)
    The living's right to know

    The egg breaks all is out
    The crawling bird begins to scream and shout
    Where is the parent bird?
    A loneliness arose and heard its name, ring in
    For lives, begin
    Survival win
    Survival sin

    So soon the evening comes
    And with it runs the aching fear of hate
    Could someone still remain
    Who thinks he still could gain by escaping fate? 
    It's much too late
    Don't underrate
    Appreciate

    Don't doubt the fact there's life within you
    Yesterday's endings will tomorrow life give you
    All that dies
    Dies for a reason
    To put its strength into the seasons
    Survival,
    Survival
    They take away and they give
    The living's right to live (its all that we need to give)
    The living's right to know

    Survival,
    Survival
    They take away and they give
    The living's right to live (its all that we need to give)

    The living's right to know (its all that we have to show)
    And we're all going (And we're all going)
    And we're all going (And we're all going)
    And we're all going somewhere"

    Songwriters: Jon Anderson

  11. Posted · Edited by Colin

    "What if it was actually possible to know the point of life? And what if knowing life's point transformed how you lived your life?"
     

    "You know that fear you feel when you exit your comfort zone? Let’s alchemize it into fuel for your hero’s journey, shall we? That’s what this class is all about. With a nod to Aristotle and modern mental toughness coaches, we start by establishing just how important it is to cultivate our courage (aka to conquer our fear!) and then we establish the fact that you are not alone (common humanity!) then we take a trip down Etymology Lane to learn that the word conquer comes from the Latin word that means “to seek”—which is a (very) good thing to keep in mind as we get really good at alchemizing that fear into excitement we can use as fuel to reach our highest potential."
     

    "You are here to shine! The time has come to connect with your TRUE SELF. No more excuses. CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, INNER STRENGTH & LOVE are resources we all have within us. No matter what you are going through in your life - You have FREE WILL. You can consciously choose how YOU respond to life. You can Learn. You can Expand your Awareness. You can HEAL your emotional scars. You are the creator of your thoughts and emotions. You have the POWER to heal, transmute and let go of old karma, limiting beliefs, habit, and patterns that don´t serve your higher good. Everything is a part of our learning and growth. To consciously create means that you ACCEPT REALITY as it is, and take full responsibility for your life as it is in every moment. Committed to shine strong and bright. Committed to learn, heal and grow. Committed to walking your TRUE path with COURAGE, STRENGTH AND TENACITY. With A LOVING HEART. Knowing that everything that comes your way is an OPPORTUNITY to SHINE brighter. Connecting to the WARRIOR OF LIGHT within you."
     

     

    "[Verse 1]
    Breath, should I take a deep?
    Faith, should I take a leap?
    Taste, what a bittersweet
    All my, all my life

    [Chorus]
    Let me face, let me face
    Let me face my fears
    Oh, let me face, let me face
    Let me face my fears
    Won't be long, won't be long
    I'm almost here
    Watch me cry all my tears

    [Drop]
    Watch me cry all my tears

    [Verse 2]
    Lose, soon have nothing to
    Space, this is what I choose
    A mile, could you walk in my shoes
    All your, all your life

    [Chorus]
    Let me face, let me face
    Let me face my fears
    Oh, let me face, let me face
    Let me face my fears
    Won't be long, won't be long
    I'm almost here
    Watch me cry all my tears

    [Pre-Drop]
    [?]
    Watch me cry all my tears

    [Drop]
    Watch me cry all my tears

    [Chorus]
    Let me face, let me face
    Let me face my fears
    Oh, let me face, let me face
    Let me face my fears
    Won't be long, won't be long
    I'm almost here
    Watch me cry all my tears"

  14. Posted

    You might enjoy the book Lead Yourself First. It is about the importance of solitude. It actually mentions MLK and how a moment of solitude was pivotal to him summoning the moral courage to move forward with the civil rights movement.


     

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    1. Solitude allows you to reboot your brain and unwind. Constantly being "on" doesn't give your brain a chance to rest and replenish itself. Being by yourself with no distractions gives you the chance to clear your mind, focus, and think more clearly. It's an opportunity to revitalize your mind and body at the same time.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/high-octane-women/201201/6-reasons-you-should-spend-more-time-alone


     

  16. Posted

    @mandyjw You're welcome.:) My floaters appeared to me as well during an intensely emotional experience. I can confirm what the quote above states.  During moments of mental and emotional stress, the floaters are dark and chaotic. However, during moments of serenity and peace, the floaters are filled with light and ordered. One time when I was facing the sky and contemplating oneness a singular floater appeared in my visual field. It became thick with light and began to spin, then shot off!

  17. Posted · Edited by Colin



    I'm all right i feel real light
    i don't live a life that's uptight
    where there's fight there's struggling
    i can't walk through the world
    without offering questions
    what's my direction
    breakin' the grip of depression
    there comes a day when you let things go
    there comes a time to a rock show
    You know the time that you feel
    that nothing else really matters
    you're on the spot in the world
    that you belong
    that's where i am when the lights going down
    i'll find a way to make some fun
    i know that there is a link of energy
    to someone
    How do you feel?
    'cause i couldn't ask for
    a single thing more
    how do you feel?
    the moment you know
    just what you are for
    I'm on a quest with a vision
    i've got love and tradition
    i wear a mask that grins and laughs
    i remember what i've done
    i'm a vibe under the sun
    i penetrate all dimensions
    i've come again
    rejuvenate within
    i'm future animation
    I feel the fuel rushing through my veins
    it's a burning flame
    you could take on the world
    it's all in your brain
    How do you feel?
    'cause i couldn't ask for
    a single thing more
    how do you feel?
    the moment you know
    just what you are for
    (bridge)
    How do you feel?
    'cause i couldn't ask for
    a single thing more
    how do you feel?
    the moment you know
    just what you are for
    How do you feel?
    'cause i couldn't ask for
    a single thing more
    how do you feel?
    the moment you know
    just what you are for

  18. Posted

    @mandyjw

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    In the mid-1990s, I met a man named Nestor who lives in the solitude of the hilly Emmental region of Switzerland. Nestor understands himself as a “seer”. He sees the very same dots and strings that are described above as eye floaters. However, Nestor’s claims that his floaters have changed due to psychophysiological practices intended to intensify consciousness: They became bigger and more numerous, luminous, and developed into a multi-layered shining structure with a center which he approaches through seeing. To Nestor, “eye floaters” are actually a shining structure which is created by our consciousness and in which we enter when we leave our body. For many years, I’ve been learning the art of seeing with Nestor, and today I can confirm: This kind of floaters – the “shining structure floaters,” as I will call them in the following – are a phenomenon of light and consciousness. It is a mistake to conceive them as “vitreous opacity” or “vitreous degeneration syndrome”. https://www.eye-floaters.info/floaters/introduction.htm

     

     

  20. Posted

    12 minutes ago, Swagala said:

    I sometimes notice that something I looked at before would leave like a white silhouette in my vision when I turn away or close my eyes.

     

    @Swagala I see the same thing. I also got this from dabbling in spiritual visual practices as well. These practices can be pretty disruptive, to the point where I would caution people attempting them, to consider if they are really ready to commit to lifelong alterations in their vision.

    @mandyjw There may be more to floaters than...wait for it...." meets the eye" Ha!

  23. Posted

    Jody, I'm crying again
    I'm walking alone on the sand
    The sound of the sea, brings you back to me
    Oh so clearly
    Feels like you're holding my hand

    Jody, there's no one to blame
    When young hearts get burned by love's flame
    The love that we made, was a game that you played
    'Til it faded
    But I still feel the same

    Broken hearts find their way
    Back in time, to the scene of the crime
    So I'm here once more, where we loved before
    And I walk the shore, calling to you

    Jody, we happened so fast
    Like summer, never thought it would not last
    But what can I do, my life's about you
    Oh Jody
    set me free from the past

    The sound of the sea, brings you back to me
    Oh so clearly
    Oh Jody, come love me Jody, come love me

    Oh Jody, come love me Jody, come love me

  24. Posted

    Ah after reading the first post again I see that this is super relevant.


    https://bebrainfit.com/winter-blues/

     

    "If you live in the northern US, Canada, or Europe, you’re eight times more likely to experience winter blues than those who live in warm and sunny Florida or Mexico. (2)

    But surprisingly it can occur anywhere — some people feel blue during the winter in southern California! (3)

    Women are two to three times more likely to feel depressed in the winter than men. (4)

    If you tend to feel let down after the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays, you may be susceptible to winter blues.

    Besides feeling sad, here are some typical symptoms of winter blues: (5)

    Your energy is low and you sleep more than usual.

    You feel apathetic, unmotivated, and bored.

    You are less interested in friends and activities you usually enjoy.

    You feel irritable, moody, and your relationships suffer.

    You overeat, gain weight, and especially have cravings for carbohydrates."

     

  25. Posted

    One of the unintended consequences of taking drugs occasionally is that they can throw neurotransmitter balance out of whack, and make people feel even worse than they did before taking it.

    Here are some articles for educational purposes.


    https://bebrainfit.com/increase-dopamine/
     

    "Here’s a list of the most common dopamine deficiency symptoms: (2)

    lack of motivation

    fatigue

    apathy

    procrastination

    inability to feel pleasure

    low libido

    inability to connect with others

    sleep problems

    mood swings

    hopelessness

    memory loss

    inability to concentrate

    inability to complete tasks

    engaging in self-destructive behaviors, especially addictions

    Dopamine deficiency can also manifest as certain psychiatric disorders including depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), bipolar disorder, and addictions of all kinds. (3, 4)"

    https://bebrainfit.com/natural-antidepressants/