Carl-Richard

They're anti-addictive. The more you take them, the less you want them.

@The Mystical Man I had two semi wet dreams (didn't actually nut) these past days and I'm not even on nofap. I think it's because I ate cheese before bed. I think they're hella fun

@Something Funny @AndylizedAAY Holy shit are you guys on your periods? (You're making me use gendered insults god damn it)

If you had to ask, I'm writing my first scientific research paper (technically second)

Bruh we all need some mindless entertainment. I was supposed to take a break from this forum, but I had an insight I wanted to write down. The moment somebody introduces the concept of "manipulation", saying "this person is manipulative", this is in itself a form of manipulation, because from that moment on, you'll start second-guessing everything that person does, even if it's not out of the ordinary, and it will inevitably shape how you view them (in this case in Destiny's favor). That said, I'm not saying Destiny is wrong by saying it, but even that in itself is even more dangerous, because it's virtually certain that you'll find small clues that confirms him being right, and because he is making such charged statements ("Max is the most manipulative person I've ever come across), you'll very likely blow it out of proportion. And I don't this was a lucky mistake on Destiny's part. I think he deliberately used this to his advantage as much as he could, because 1. he is not an idiot, 2. he has the personality traits for it, 3. he says he has manipulated people in the past, 4. it's a pretty serious situation, and 5. if he were to do exactly that, this is what it would look like.

Listen to yourself. The universe has been chugging along for 12 billion years, but here you are, concerned because your primate brain farted out "what if it stops chugging along within my tiny primate lifespan? ?". Like bro ?

It's a scary thought, but it's just a thought :>

Nothing stops reality from just collapsing into nothingness right now. Nothing to worry about though

Why do you think he is being literal?

You probably won't experience it as 1000 years. He claims to remember past lives and his "soul" entering the embryo. If he knows that, it wouldn't be unreasonable.

It depends on the person. Once your reach oneness territory, the only options are to surrender or have a bad trip. So if you're aiming for oneness, there is always a chance of a bad trip.

Nobody knows what that means.

You got a warning for trolling a forum member.

I'm only 1 minute in, but my predictions are that MrGirl will make him look bad no matter what happens and that he'll make another manifesto, and then it'll fizzle out like the other stuff.

You can teach a preschooler (Purple-Red) basic arithmetic, but more abstract forms of math (algebra, calculus) are more Orange.

You're the one who mentioned your personal experiences, and it's directly relevant to what you're asking about. Your intentions for asking about it is obviously linked to it, so avoiding talking about it is unnatural. But sure, I'm not going to force you to do anything.

Omg what a mashup

Definitely LSD. When I used to do it, I would describe it as an exotic coffee.

Do you allow yourself to take a side?

I think you already got the answer that you were looking for. Just be honest.

It's ok if you don't want to, but you don't have to feel ashamed talking about your experiences (and I'm not saying you are). What are you looking to find out with these answers?

This is fucking insaneee

So this is what I would describe as "something else" (periods of grandiosity). My view, which is informed by my personal experiences, the experiences of my father who has bipolar type 1, as well as the field of psychology which I've studied, says that mystical experiences do not pertain to such reactions. To simplify it, you can have two types of mystical experiences: 1. the pure Being experience (oneness, ineffability), and 2. visual/auditory experiences (visions, speech, etc.). Talking to spirits would fall under the second category, but a reaction to that experience like grandiosity is not intrinsic to that experience, hence it's something else. Like I said in the beginning, mystical experiences and psychiatric symptoms can co-occur, but they're still different things (and it's not the qualities of the mystical experience alone that puts you inside the mental hospital, although it does overlap with some of the psychiatric symptoms and could keep you from getting out again).

That's what usually happens, especially with the conscious AI discussions, but really all discussions on here. Buckle up

I'm sorry. So yeah, it's true that when you're already inside, it's harder to get out. However, I would propose to you that it wasn't a mystical experience that put you in there. It was something else. Now, as for the question, do I experience recurring mystical experiences? Yes. It's more calming than energizing though.