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Paul Campbell3 said:So, where do those desires you’re so consciously aware of actually come from?

Maybe once you figure that out, you'll see "the subconscious" acting up under the influence of alcohol or drugs in a whole different light.😁

My desires stem from my personal philosophy and how I choose to live my life; I just try to chase them in the best way possible.
At the very least, I know how to make them feel real for a moment.

Paul Campbell3 said:So, where exactly do those desires you’re so consciously aware of actually come from?

Maybe once you tackle that, you’ll start seeing the whole "unconscious" side of things—the stuff that bubbles up when you've had a few drinks or are using substances—in a completely different light.😁

The desires I’m talking about stem from my dreams. They get analyzed in my subconscious, and then I just try my best to make them a reality in my waking life.

Sedmica said:Jung argues that yoga isn't really built for us Americans. Our collective unconscious functions differently, and he suggests we don't even hit a decent level of psychological balance until we're well into our mid-30s. For those who haven't reached that stability, he claims yoga can become a bit of a refuge for neurotic types trying—and failing—to fix their issues through the wrong channels.

A few days after reading this, I happened to catch a segment on TV about a guy who joined some Eastern religious group. After living with them for just a few months, he ended up in a psychiatric ward. He was suffering from seizures that looked almost like epilepsy and was clearly a nervous wreck. They interviewed both him and his psychiatrist. The doctor explained that Eastern spiritual practices often clash with the American psyche because our inherited archetypes in the subconscious are fundamentally different from those in the Far East. Attempting these techniques can actually be pretty damaging to an American's mental health by triggering archetypes that don't "fit" our psychological makeup. To top it off, the psychiatrist noted that the young man likely would have never faced these specific mental breakdowns if he had sought guidance through a traditional Christian church instead.

I'm curious to hear what everyone else thinks about this. How much truth do you think there is to this idea?

Witch said:Being aware???

Just a side note?

Or is it actually the most important thing of all?

V.

Awareness is everything. Without it, we wouldn't even be able to tell right from wrong.

It’s easily the top priority because when we're conscious, we're always acting on our own intentions. The only time we aren't is when we're out of it due to alcohol or drugs.

I was honestly a bit let down. I was expecting something much better than just Predators—total cowards and nothing but pitch blackness; I couldn't even see half of what was happening. It felt like a cheap DVD rip, but still...

Morgan Cook10 said:This totally reminds me of Number 1.
"If you’re planning on winning, you can't afford to lose."😁

😁 😁

Look, I wasn't even saying that Skittles or whatever is inherently bad, but there are certain people out there who were already struggling with massive trauma long before they ever touched a substance. For them, drugs became a way to cope with a broken life, leading to a cycle of self-destruction day after day. Even after five or six years of being totally out of control, the reality remains: most of these individuals were dealing with deep-seated issues beforehand, and the addiction just made an already difficult situation ten times worse.
At the end of the day, it’s not one-size-fits-all. What destroys one person might not affect another; it really just comes down to the individual.

Paul Campbell3 said:When it comes to combat sports, do you get better results if a fighter stays hyper-aware of every single move, or is it better to just get lost in the zone and fight purely on instinct?

I don't follow martial arts much myself, but honestly? I think the best fighters are the ones who win the match before they even step into the ring.

Can anyone help me out? Does a movie like this even exist? A buddy of mine mentioned watching something about two months ago, but he can't for the life of him remember the title... It's a horror flick... some kids wander off into the woods and stumble upon a guy who's been infected by some kind of virus..

Sandra King86 said:If that's how you feel, then this kind of movie just isn't your thing. This film definitely isn't some bubbly, "pink" rom-com, but honestly, that's part of its charm. 👍
The acting is top-notch—really convincing and engaging (though hey, if you think Ben Affleck is 😬 a great actor, who am I to judge?).

It feels like you're being misled, but since this genre doesn't really hit your sensibilities, I'm not surprised by your reaction. ☕

Maybe give romantic comedies a shot 😁 (sorry, not my cup of tea).

Look, your replies are pretty sarcastic, but tastes differ. Since this movie is basically high-budget garbage (in my opinion), just because I don't like it doesn't mean I'm obsessed with cute stuff. Actually, I can't stand that kind of thing either. I get it—if you're a die-hard Eminem fan, then my posts might feel like an insult to you. But just because I think one little flick (and let's call it that, because it's barely a movie) is useless, it doesn't mean my taste is limited to one specific genre. Again, I REPEAT: I DO NOT LIKE this Eminem autobiographical story! There have been plenty of movies in a similar vein (gritty, gray, featuring a tough crew, 😛 but with actual style) that I could still watch for hours today. So, I'm wrapping up this debate right here: in MY opinion, the film is total low-quality trash and a failed attempt to force its way into Hollywood 👎

Burzum said:Astral vampirism is actually quite an effective practice. 😁 Some people use advanced versions for much more sophisticated purposes. 👍 There’s even a type of vampirism practiced by certain individuals—including Oscar Wilde—that's powerful enough to drain a victim to death with nothing more than a single kiss.

Where on earth did you get that idea about Wilde?
If you read *De Profundis*, it sounds more like his lover was the one practicing that kind of vampirism.

Quote : Lilith-first woman

Sandra King86 said:You should probably be able to explain exactly what went wrong. Just saying "it was bad, terrible, a total live catastrophe" doesn't actually mean anything.

This is a total disaster. Honestly, it’s just awful—everything about this is a complete mess. A legitimate live catastrophe.

This movie is honestly a snooze fest. The color palette is just depressing—nothing but black, gray, black—which really drags my mood down. As for the acting? It’s terrible and totally unconvincing. I guess you can't expect much from someone whose actual day job is completely different, though to be fair, none of the other actors are any better. I felt like absolutely nothing was actually happening; it just shows the typical struggles of living in a low-income neighborhood. I also think he’s way too young—Eminem, I mean—just like most of his peers or "colleagues," to be writing or heaven forbid starring in a biopic about his own life. Like someone else already said, this movie belongs in the trash along with the Glitter. Look, I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan, but I'm not an anti-fan either. Still, this film was literally AWFUL!!! SO BORING!!
Go ahead and interpret that however you want.

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I’d suggest you take a long walk down to my psychiatrist over in Chicago and let him point you toward the crowd of thirty-somethings who ended up with schizophrenia after years of smoking weed.
It feels amazing at first, doesn't it? Everything is hilarious and you're just having a blast, right?
Well, give me a few years—just wait until the paranoia and psychosis start hitting you hard—then you can figure out the reality of the situation for yourself.

A smooth little flight in a Cessna really helps clear your head...😉

redcrane28 said:Look, I’m not even a huge Cavea fan (which I know sounds terrible and totally unexplainable—honestly, I should probably be arrested for it), so I wouldn't have even bothered checking out this new stuff if it hadn't just randomly landed on my hard drive. But man, what can I say? I was absolutely blown away.

That was exactly my experience too. It's a really solid album, though I haven't quite found the motivation to dive into their older discography yet.

I haven’t touched a cigarette in a few months now. To be honest, I don't even want to count the exact days because I’m terrified that if I dwell on it too much, I might actually buckle under the pressure and relapse.😎 For me, the biggest motivator was honestly the fear of a terminal illness. There was a period where I’d wake up every single morning with this nagging dread that maybe I already had something serious, even though I felt perfectly healthy and there were no medical signs to suggest otherwise.
Another thing that kept me going was thinking about my kid. Realizing that secondhand smoke hits passive smokers even harder than active ones—something I read about in several medical journals—really hit home. I refuse to poison my child, and I certainly don't want them growing up without a mother.👎
On top of all that, I just have this deep, genuine DESIRE to quit once and for all, just naturally.👍

I didn't feel like digging through all the previous threads about the movie, but here it is:

LIVE CATASTROPHE!!
This movie was so incredibly boring that I actually put the tape back after just an hour. It was bad—just straight-up awful...👎 , though I'm sure there are some people out there who actually liked it.🙂

a: Death From Above 1979's "You're a Woman, I'm a Machine" / Restiform Bodies' "Oubliette"

p: John Coltrane - My Favorite Things

Rachel Jones11 said:12/09.
dälek new jersey
Bless you !!!! toronto

I really have to highlight this insane lineup—you've got some of the loudest hip-hop acts on the planet clashing with a totally burnt-out metal side project that'll leave your brain melting. Honestly, looking at the rest of the lineup, 12/09 is definitely a top contender for the wildest show ever. 😈

fine fine. It’s about time I finally hit up New York City. I've missed out on them twice already.

hollowviper72 said:Look, let's get this straight: having a shoulder to cry on isn't the same thing as being an emotional dumping ground. A support system is meant to be a pillar, not a trash can for someone else's baggage. Leeches don't lean on people—they drain them. And leaning on someone doesn't mean you're asking them to carry your entire life on their back.

There’s a razor-thin but massive difference between a leech and someone who just needs an ear. When you open up about your struggles because you need to be heard, you aren't looking to drain anyone. A leech, on the other hand, doesn't give a damn about the wreckage they leave behind once they've had their fill.

🙂 I’m right there with hollowviper72 on this one. And Earl Grey, obviously. 😎

To me, "energy vampires" are those people who force their problems onto you without even being asked. They just want to vent, moan about how hard life is, and act like the whole world is out to get them—all while dragging you down into the gutter with them. It’s always the same old loop: "Oh, poor me, everything is terrible, everyone is awful, and there's nothing I can do." They just spin in circles, having the exact same hollow conversations year after year. And if you actually try to offer some helpful advice? Forget it. They won't take it. For whatever reason, they’d much rather stay stuck in that endless cycle of negativity. I wouldn't go so far as to say these people are malicious; honestly, I think they're just lost. They’re drowning in their own sadness, depression, or hopelessness—whatever you want to call it. Life is genuinely heavy for them. It's not like they're acting like vampires 100% of the time, but they definitely have that tendency, and it becomes a habit. You don't have to judge them or shut them out completely, but you also shouldn't let them suck the life out of you.

I wouldn't exactly go as far as calling it leeching when friends are just mutually leaning on one another for support.

Jack Harris3 said:It’s not just "those other people" who act like leeches. Let’s be real: we’re all capable of being leeches ourselves.
Or is someone looking to start a fight over this claim?

Is it true that admitting you’re wrong is only half the battle? 😁

Let’s be real: everyone hits a point where they need a little extra support or a boost from the people closest to them. And honestly, that’s just how healthy relationships work—it’s an energy exchange. It’s a two-way street. But those "energy vampires" I’ve mentioned before? They don't play by those rules. They just take. They’ll drain you dry because, frankly, they don't have the capacity to give anything back. When you're talking to a close friend who’s going through the exact same thing you are, that exchange fluctuates. You might lean on them for a bit, then they lean on you, and you both walk away feeling relatively balanced. But a true vampire? They dominate the entire conversation, sucking the life out of you from start to finish. 😁

Jack Harris3 said:People always love to label leeches as "thieves," but they completely overlook the ones that actually hold value for us. Because of that, we just sit there and accept their kind of theft as if it’s perfectly normal. Honestly, sometimes we’re the ones doing the stealing from them, and then we act like it's only natural that they let us get away with it.
Whether it’s family, friends, or your significant other—there’s always this unspoken pressure to be everything for everyone.
Sharing your struggles, your deep thoughts, or whatever else you’ve got on your mind is often just a polite way of saying you're engaging in mutual parasitism. You end up acting as nothing more than a personal battery for someone else whenever they need an extra spark.

I totally agree—we draw our strength from our family and friends, and they do the same with us. But in my opinion, there’s a massive distinction between actual energy vampires and people who just engage in mutual emotional exchange. Real vampires are pure parasites, whereas a healthy, agreed-upon flow of energy is just symbiosis. 😉

hollowviper72 said:You can't be a part-time leech, just like you can't be part-time good or bad. It’s binary—you either are, or you aren't.

But life isn't just black and white. Nobody is purely evil, and nobody is a saint. Plus, "good" and "bad" are pretty subjective depending on the situation and how you define them at any given moment, and 🙂
Sure, some people might bail when they're burnt out, while others might head to a bar for a few 😁, some find a middle ground, and others do something else entirely. But it's totally possible for a decent person to act like a leech once in a while, or for a total leech to decide to step back. I'm assuming by *leeches* you mean those chronically dissatisfied people who have no idea how to deal with their own negative headspace, so they constantly hunt for attention and drain everyone else's energy?