Alexander Watson said:Oh, really? 🙄 Since you’re clearly feeling so superior, why don't you grab an actual dictionary—you know, those things people use—and look up how to spell "dictionary" correctly? 🙂
Yeah, please... do us all a favor and recommend a good one then.
Look, Richard Doyle6 actually made a small, yet genuinely meaningful effort here to be decent to you. Meanwhile, you’ve gone through a massive—honestly, immeasurable—amount of energy just to vent your current frustration by stripping the wit and irony out of a perfectly fine comment. And hey, thanks for adding absolutely nothing of value to the thread in the process.
Are you actually interested in talking about values? If you're so eager to lecture us, then go ahead—elaborate a little, if you aren't too busy being offended...😉
Karen Sanchez19 said:So, could you actually explain what the point of mantra chanting even is??
Assuming there even *is* a point.
Look, chanting is designed to usher you into a specific state—one of profound relaxation. As for all the "technical" minutiae—go ask a professional who actually specializes in this stuff.
And those experiences you gain over time through meditation? Those deeply personal, intimate moments? They aren't something you can just put into words—nor should you try. I’ve already written as much as I possibly could about it before, and frankly, I have no desire to repeat myself.
What I *can* tell you is what my "goal" was back when I was 16 or 17 years old. It was simply finding a way to maintain—and actually build—some semblance of inner peace during a time when I felt like I was undergoing these massive, jarring growth spurts, all while dealing with an environment that felt... well, turbulent. Turbulent for me... specifically.😁
Being truly mindful of your body and its movements—specifically those parts involved in mastering any skill—feels like an absolute prerequisite if you ever want to actually "dive in" and just let go... completely. First, there’s the work, the grind, the constant awareness, until you finally hit that stage where you don't have to think anymore. It becomes second nature; your body starts carrying itself naturally, executing moves that used to require intense focus and manual control. You have to listen to your body, and more importantly, teach it how to listen to you. It isn't a one-way street—it can't be. It’s about awareness and continuous self-correction... in real-time. It’s this ongoing process of becoming conscious of your body—or specific muscle groups—as they relate to a craft, until something that felt totally unnatural or even foreign to your physical makeup becomes effortless. It might even feel like reclaiming something forgotten. And then, there's that feedback loop. Interesting. I think Zoroaster touched on something similar once.
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:I really wanted to send some love to Kenneth Hill37—I’m not sure if he’ll jump in and reply, but I know for a fact he’s going to see this.
I don’t know how much you all have read about her, but she is such an incredible, incredibly brave young woman—honestly, I had the absolute privilege of meeting her in person this summer.
Kenneth Hill 😘
Thanks, Kenneth Hernandez67. Honestly, the pleasure was all mine—your positivity and warmth truly made my day. I am just so relieved that Barbie is doing better; things are definitely looking up, and I’m certain it’s only going to get better from here.🙂 😘
stormynomad602 said:Seriously, people—what is wrong with you all??? I don’t personally struggle with psoriasis, but I am absolutely certain that those who do actually want to hear what others have to say. So what if there are only three threads about it? If you go look at other forums, you'll find a hundred different threads dedicated to baby names, hair care tips, or just random nonsense. It's fine.🙂
Look, it’s much more organized to keep everything in one single thread.🙄 That way, anyone actually dealing with the issue can gather all the info they need in one spot. The alternative is having things scattered all over the place—it gets messy, and stuff inevitably gets missed (unless, of course, someone is smart enough to just drop a link to an existing thread instead of starting a new mess).
When you're dealing with younger people, psychosis is most often "masked" by what looks like a standard anxiety-depression syndrome—or just straight-up depression. I know this because I’ve been right there in the thick of it myself. That’s why that private practitioner actually has a point here. The thing is, medications—especially the heavy-duty stuff—can't just be handed out like candy. You can't just have one, or even two, conversations and suddenly think you've hit the core of the problem and nailed down a diagnosis. We are talking about incredibly sensitive issues here. I truly hope things continue to look up for you while you're on this therapy, and that you manage to push past whatever it is you're facing. Do yourself a favor and find a doctor you can actually connect with—someone you can build real trust with—and make sure your condition is being monitored consistently. Wishing you all the best!
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:I just had a sudden realization about something 🤔 When he was being walked out to the exit, his sister asked if he wanted to take his glasses with him or if she should just hold onto them—since he really only needs them for reading.
And get this—he actually told her to just keep them! He said he’d probably just misplace them and end up convinced someone stole them again...
That is the very first time he’s even acknowledged the possibility that he might just be imagining things or thinking someone took his stuff...
This is👍 It sounds like such a tiny thing, but if you ask me... it's a massive leap forward!! I am just so incredibly relieved that he's doing better—honestly, I wasn't even sure we'd see this kind of recovery, but he has to fight through all of this... Kenneth Hernandez67, you are simply legendary 🙂
"...if spiritual actions originate from the personality, then that personality becomes the spiritual epicenter—the core around which all our psycho-physical traits cluster. Since we are such inherently centered beings, we can move past this clunky way of talking about 'spiritual existence' versus 'physical facts.' Instead, let's talk about the spiritual personality and its accompanying physical apparatus. Now, I want to be clear: using the word 'its' implies that the personality *possesses* a physical body, whereas the personality itself actually *is* its own spirituality. Honestly, I could never get behind the phrase 'my personality,' because you don't 'have' a personality; you *are* your personality. It’s the same deal with saying 'my Self'—even though I exist, I don't 'own' my Self. The only thing I can truly say I 'have' is my id—that raw, physical, psychological reality..."
Viktor Frankl, God of the subconscious --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maybe this is where the conversation should actually start... it would be a damn shame to let this thread die out without some real substance.
,,,it’s practically right there. Because... let me tell you, I once had this friend—well, an acquaintance, really, whatever they were at some party. And they asked me... imagine if someone asks you whether you want to take a left turn or a right turn... but there's nothing but dense woods on the left and more woods on the right... My response? I told them, yeah, absolutely. Straight ahead.
Over on the Spirituality subforum, specifically in the thread about "Life Energy and Sex," I’m detailing some actual experiences from people who have dealt with these kinds of intense episodes. I'll be posting a description of a similar episode shortly. It’s quite a long story—one of those things you can't just slap a clinical diagnosis on and call it a day. So, if you're interested, go ahead and read.
Amen... honestly, anyone who thinks they're doing themselves a favor will eventually come to their senses and just quit. If someone wants to keep at it—fine, let them smoke. It’s their life. Back in the day, some old-school doctors over in Turkey used to actually recommend tobacco—and I mean real tobacco, not this chemical-filled garbage you find in modern cigarettes—as a remedy for asthma.😲
And hey, if you believe in it enough... maybe you'll be cured!
vividmarlin5 said:If you’re speaking from actual experience, then I honestly can’t wait to reach the stage you’re at. I’ve finally accepted my parents for exactly who they are—they aren't going to change, period. So, the burden is on me to change instead. They will never be anyone else, and I’ve stopped expecting them to be. For me, depression feels a lot like self-pity, but I have never used it as a way to pull focus toward myself. Believe me, I would give anything just to stop feeling this way. I don't want anyone to notice me being this broken.
The truth is, people notice you much more when you're acting like this than when you're actually smiling. I used to go through life thinking I was invisible whenever I went quiet or pulled away from everyone. In reality, people were just looking away because I was being—well, let's call it "difficult." Blatantly, painfully difficult. And most likely, they wanted to help, but they just didn't know how to approach me. How do you even reach someone who has built such a massive Great Wall of China around themselves? Someone who is internally screaming for just one kind, normal word of warmth.
I’m with you on this. Because, let’s be honest—eventually, even the psychiatrists lose their minds. It’s almost like some kind of twisted symbiotic relationship. Not all of them, obviously. But they really need to have a certain level of finesse to handle that calling. And more importantly, they need real guts.
Your roots are part of who you are—they aren't some imaginary childhood or a collection of cherry-picked memories. Look, you’re always going to be tied to your parents, so honestly? It’s much healthier to just accept them for exactly who they are—flaws and all—rather than wasting energy pretending they should be someone else just to suit your needs. That’s the only way you’ll ever actually find some self-respect. The way you're talking sounds purely narcissistic. It’s just not healthy. To me, depression often looks like nothing more than self-pity and an obsession with centering everything around yourself. I’m speaking from my own life experience here.