Posts by driftingwolf45

Great movie.
The acting was top-notch.
Nice camerawork, interesting angles, and some scenes that felt almost surreal...
The color palette, set design, and costumes were all excellent too.

The film portrays Queen Elizabeth both as a historical figure and as a woman. It offers two perspectives on the same person, showing how she had her own strengths and weaknesses in both roles.

Jealousy and love, uncertainty and understanding, pride and generosity, cowardice and courage, suppressed passion and coldness, anger and composure—the Queen is shown as controversial, unidealized, and stripped bare, both as a ruler and as a woman. But because of that, she feels very much alive and real within the context of the era she lived in. Cate Blanchett masterfully shifts the character's psychological center from a confused, lovestruck woman to a dignified monarch, and finally to a legendary ruler... The film totally met my expectations.

lonegardener said:👍 Exactly. For instance, I have no idea how to effectively channel my time or energy. The real issue starts with the word "effectively"—to even define what that means, you need a solid value system.

Wherever you look, you run into this fundamental crisis of values. If you ask me, that's where most of the real battles are fought.

A value system isn't actually necessary, because if you have one, you'll just try to fit into it, which means living a lie.

Quality isn't necessary either—that’s just another form of valuation. When you decide one thing is higher quality than another, you're basically lying to yourself that it's better.

Just try to remember what you love, what you dream about, what matters to you, or what truly fires you up.

If that happens to be goldfish—then build an aquarium, buy a few fish, get some books, study them, write an article for a website about goldfish, breed them, and start selling them to local pet stores across the US....

In other words—you're the one who gives your dreams meaning and quality, and you're the one who decides what the value system is. A lot of people just can't handle that much freedom.

Angela Morris said:I have just come to the realization that things may never truly improve. I spent years hoping to find some semblance of peace or happiness, but it remains elusive. I have read countless psychology books, attempted to adopt positive thinking, and worked extensively on myself... there are brief windows of progress, only for me to slide back into those same dark thoughts—the desire to simply not exist, the urge to end it all. (Though, perhaps I lack the courage for such an act, as the physical pain terrifies me; still, in those moments, I wouldn't mind if a car struck me in a crossing. My recklessness in traffic tends to increase during these periods...)
After so many attempts to force myself into being happy, satisfied, or free from fear... everything reverts to its original state. I am losing my faith that any change is possible. I have even watched documentaries on the subject. I saw a segment about someone with symptoms similar to mine undergoing electroconvulsive therapy—you know, the kind where they use 😛 electrical impulses. In movies, people with traumatic childhoods almost always end up as serial killers, seemingly beyond any help.
Is this actually how life works? Do the wounds we receive once never truly heal? Or is modern psychology merely suggesting that everything can be fixed...

I guess Nick can't really help me here; maybe it's just my own feeling that things won't get better. I think the best way to look at it is by asking yourself what you'd actually lose if your mental struggles suddenly vanished. Most of the time, people realize they'd end up with a huge amount of free energy that they wouldn't even know how to use.

If you can picture what life would look like without depression—if you can even dream about who you might be without that shadow hanging over your soul—then you can slowly start using that mental energy to chase those dreams. Even just something tiny, like a first step.

That way, your mental energy isn't being turned against you. One cool thing about the mind is that it can't stay focused, productive, or creative while simultaneously spiraling into a dark mood.

Douglas Price5 said:How are you all feeling right now?
Please be honest with me—don't just go by what the poll numbers say.

There are just a few things making me unhappy, though I wouldn't say I'm miserable.

Everything else is fine.

I won't use that old cliché about the glass being half full or half empty—but honestly, how someone sees their situation depends on their own mindset and perspective when they ask themselves "how is life going."

Some people are content even with the bare minimum. Others just can't seem to find happiness, no matter what they have.

You only have to look at some of those huge Hollywood stars who have the money, the youth, the looks, the fame, the fans, beautiful kids, mansions with pools, and even private jets, yet they still end up needing drugs or therapy because clearly they aren't fulfilled or satisfied.

True happiness doesn't really come from the outside.
It's a state of mind.

Though, I guess it's better to be unhappy in a BMW than to be living on welfare.😁

rustyangler02 said:What does she know?🤷

Girl, just read her post #19. You'll see she actually knows what she's talking about, and I guess driftingwolf45 is right...

rustyangler02 said:She said she smokes a little bit here and there, not ten times a day... so this whole idea about weed being the cause of the side effects is 👎 👎

but she did say she doubts it's from that.

Amanda Edwards said:😁 My husband and I share a joint every now and then... honestly, I think it's actually starting to affect my hair growth.😢

YES—it really can be the weed.
Especially if you started using before you turned 24.

If there’s anxiety or a predisposition to it in your family, weed can trigger or speed up the onset. Basically, they've found that neural networking—meaning brain development—keeps going until about age 24. The cannabis used by this newer generation contains stuff that affects those connections, which can trigger all sorts of neuroses or psychosis if you already have a leaning toward them.

Studies in the UK showed that 95 percent of young people under 24 hospitalized with psychotic or borderline disorders were regular users. Once they stop, the symptoms usually start to fade. I guess weed itself isn't always the main danger, but it's risky when you start early.

Besides triggering issues in people with a family history of mental illness, it causes neuroses and can also bring old traumas or fears to the surface.

If you suspect it's the weed, maybe just listen to your gut and stop using it.

Otherwise, you aren't crazy. Crazy people don't realize they're crazy. It's probably just an anxiety disorder that you can fix pretty quickly. But maybe start by quitting the weed.

ambereagle642 said:give me a break, Rumi doesn't have a clue! 🙄

Once ambereagle642 finally realizes what's actually going on, it’ll hit him—it really does have some depth to it. You kind of have to stop and wonder how he managed to read it like that in the first place.
It’s true both spiritually and just literally, considering how messy those complex sentences get. 😍

cosmichound10 said:honestly, nobody is reading our posts except us. if they actually were, it would mean everything has gone completely south. probably not worth stressing about.
though, there is a tool for that, but I guess it's only been used a few times 🤣

what??? just kidding (you can think that if you want)

you know when the Matrix starts to fall apart?
When Neo starts noticing anomalies in an otherwise perfect system.
😁

placidharbor7 said:placidharbor7 gave you a polite response over at the Great School of Enlightenment.🙂

Master, I checked out your school. I saw your reply where you said I should come by so you could bend me over enface. Gay? Who would've thought?

Instead of an answer—well, don't be lazy. Just watch and listen to another one of Osho's enlightened souls. If you've ever met Osho in person, maybe you'll feel how
the old master lives on through this enlightened student.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jitFcyjl7Fw

placidharbor7 said:The thing is, these are all "enlightened" people who came along later; they mean well, sure, but still.
I'd bet my life that not a single one of them actually lived it the way Osho did.😢

Osho lit the spark, and then they woke up through their own work—meditating and entering samadhi on their own. Dolano was inspired by the teacher; she’d spend 7 or 8 hours a day meditating right in his aura at the ashram, and she eventually awakened alongside him.

I'm not sure, master, where you got the idea that none of his students awakened during his lifetime. I guess maybe you read some statistics somewhere, or perhaps you're just using those psychic abilities of yours—the same ones you used to decide that dusˇan is an addict?

ambereagle642 said:You seem awfully worked up all of a sudden... what happened, did you miss breakfast or something? 🙄 😁

Are you seriously snooping through my profile? I guess you don't have much going on now that your dad got banned, so you're just wandering around looking for a new "role model." Or maybe you're just playing daddy while he's gone?

Look, instead of wasting your time scrolling through my profile, maybe go find some children's books that actually match your level. Just beat it, kid.

ambereagle642 said:andropovic... you've wandered way out of your depth here and you're clearly drowning in waters you can't handle 🙄

I’d suggest looking into something more your speed; maybe some heavy lifting on a farm or working with cattle out in the Midwest... 😁

Man, you think you're so funny, don't you? You must have used both your brain cells to come up with that little joke.
Now hurry along and go get mommy to wipe your nose.

ambereagle642 said:ambereagle642 was asking about enlightenment, and honestly, what's even left to say... if it’s not enough for you, tucked away in your little bubble of "serious" stories and deep experiences, hey, feel free to keep preaching your ideology as much as you want... which is basically all you've done this whole time anyway!

hhmmm... see, that's how I write with that youthful energy even at my age... only an enlightened person could pull that off... 😁 🙄

Listen, kid, nobody asked you anything, but you clearly felt the need to tell me who you are. Since I'm not particularly impressed by you puffing out your chest over your "enlightenment," why don't you just head back to preschool and play with kids your own age?

ambereagle642 said:It honestly makes my head spin trying to figure out if ambereagle642 actually knows or not... and the same goes for whether driftingwolf45 knows or doesn't... but whether ambereagle642 has finally vanished or not, that's what really gets under my skin! 😁

Look, kid, you started out like this:

ambereagle642 says:
First, tell us what enlightenment actually means to you... then maybe we can go from there!?

I guess you tried to play around, but you ran out of steam. You used up everything you had in just five messages. How old are you, anyway?

ambereagle642 said:I can't believe I'm even looking at this again, but here we go...

driftingwolf45 I can't even begin to explain how much this whole situation gets under my skin... it’s just one thing after another with these people, honestly... You know... So, what are you even trying to pull here, ambereagle642? Are you actually supposed to be some kind of expert, or are you just completely clueless...

I’m basically what ambereagle642 is—which is to say, I’m way beyond all that nonsense about enlightenment or whatever other pseudo-spiritual garbage people try to peddle... all those empty ideas and useless concepts don't mean a damn thing to me...
I mean, honestly, I think there’s more than enough evidence right there to know exactly what kind of people we're dealing with...
🙄 Heheheh... 😁

It isn't enough that YOU KNOWWHO YOU ARE (rather than what you are), but I also need to KNOW WHO (not what) I'm dealing with. Just so there's no confusion.

Small things give away that you haven't quite vanished yet, ambereagle642...

ambereagle642 said:exactly... knowledge is just something left behind for the idiots to stumble over...🙄 😁

so, I guess you tell me, ambereagle642, are you an expert or just someone clueless?

ambereagle642 said:I don't know... it's just that kind of intuition where you sense the void without even needing to see what's missing!

Not much to say, friend, other than your lack of knowledge seems pretty flawless.

ambereagle642 said:The reason you can't define it is simply because you don't have a clue! But fine, let's play; tell me then—how exactly are you supposed to judge whether someone actually knows what they're talking about?

How do you actually determine that someone doesn't know?

ambereagle642 said:Look, why don't you start by telling us what enlightenment even means to you... then maybe we can actually get somewhere!? 🙄

I don't think you can get a definition, because THAT exists outside of all definitions
and it's just too elusive for words.....

I guess your eye-rolling suggests you're ready to explain it to me yourself.