Colin

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  1. Hi, I would like to know what you guys think of affirmations. Do you think they are bogus? Do you think they are great? Do you think they can be used in a right or wrong way? Have you can any success with them? One of the ways I look at affirmations is creating a belief. For instance you can say "I love myself", you can also say "I don't love myself". You may have had people around you like parents and siblings that modeled for you that you don't love yourself. So you go around with your inner thoughts thinking I don't love myself as a kind of backround noise, but when you step in and affirm "I love myself" you are creating a new way of thinking and feeling that is by your design. So it isn't nessesarily a lie, but a creation. because you can think any thoughts you want and it will effect how to feel and behave. Leo's mindfullness video really opened my mind to this with the "inner sound" "inner image" "inner feeling" concept. The "sounds" and "images" in your mind will effect how you feel. Thank you - Colin
  2. Hey, this is a good read, lots of food for thought. Godspeed!
  3. 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. @moon777light Just finished the documentary at your recommendation and it was awesome. It seemed boring at first, but I got into it. I feel a heightened appreciation for trees now.
  5. 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
  6. “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.
  7. “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
  8. Lyrics from the song "There's a space I'm looking for I grind all the time 7/24"
  9. I discovered this song around the time I saw your post. The name of the album is voyage. I love the honesty of your posts. Also, I might check out The Mind Illuminated
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. "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"
  13. "Cast out a spell rendered for the light of day Lost in lights array, I ventured to see" - Jon Anderson
  14. 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.
  15. @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!
  16. 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
  17. @mandyjw See if you can notice if the dark floaters come up when you are feeling negative emotions and if lighter floaters come up when you are feeling good or serene.
  18. @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!
  19. Do they look like white sparks of light by chance?
  20. 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
  21. 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."