Either grind through manual labor from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Or actually create something during the night. At least then you aren't just wasting hours; there's a point to it.
Staring at nothing, gaming all night, drinking—just living without a care while endless overthinking keeps you wide awake.
I’m not trying to be a preacher here, I just deal with insomnia every now and then. The physical labor route seems like it would help more than people think, even in small doses.😉
This place is just full of kids acting like they know everything. And don't even get me started on how boring everyone's sex lives have become lately.
The users here are what really gets to me: the know-it-alls, the moral police, the people spamming a thousand posts a week, the show-offs, and the ones who just won't shut up...
Just be ready to deal with their judgment. Honestly, it doesn't even matter—no matter what you do, there’s always going to be someone who thinks you're a total weirdo.
But hey, it's not fatal. There's actually a huge sense of freedom in just doing what you want without that desperate need to fit in.
wearyowl29 said:I’ve got a fascinating little story for you all. A good friend of mine has a niece who is—well, let’s just say she fits that whole striking, model-esque vibe. Tall, blonde, gorgeous... the whole nine yards. Men throw themselves at her constantly. Some have actual class, others are total creeps, but they all share this same ridiculous, over-the-top pickup line energy: "I wouldn't mind having you in my passenger seat on a long drive!"
She tells us all about it, how she shuts these guys down because she's completely devoted to her partner, yet she still finds herself getting hit on by women quite often too. But here’s the kicker: she struggles to make anything serious stick. It’s not that she’s looking for trouble—she’s actually incredibly independent and knows exactly how to hold her own against any creep—but she just can't stand the jealousy from the men she dates. She’s grown up to be such a self-sufficient person, and honestly, she has zero interest in cheating. Because of that, whether her relationships last a few months or several years, they always hit a dead end. They eventually implode because of that constant, suffocating jealousy. None of her partners can handle it long-term, especially since her career requires her to travel and move around freely. During one of our chats, she told me she’s been reflecting on her life lately. She feels like nature gave her this incredible beauty but then played a bit of a prank on her by making her so intensely self-aware and fiercely independent. She joked that she basically turned out to be the female prototype of a typical American man, and apparently, her partners just can't stomach that level of autonomy. In other words, she carries this very masculine energy that men find difficult to deal with over the long haul, and while people can find common ground with her easily, that same magnetic pull attracts women too (there's definitely an erotic charge there). There are plenty more details—some of it gets a bit more intimate—but the whole situation is just so interesting that I had to share it with you guys.
Poor thing. 😂 She just loves being the center of attention and suffocates everyone with these imaginary problems. Plus, she clearly loves to brag.
Next thing you know, someone’s going to claim they have an existential crisis because they have too much money and don't know what to do with it. 😉 That's the kind of problem I'd love to have.
Gary Green65 said:I don't really have people like that in my life... I'm definitely one of those people you were describing in your last post 😁 😛
Personally, I’m into hot photos paired with actual intellectual conversation.
I don't do the whole drama or picking sides thing.
It's hard to pay attention to what anyone's saying when they're bickering like a bunch of old ladies in a grocery store aisle while looking at fit guys.
boldseal9 said:Since I’m basically the reason this thread got nuked (honestly, I just snapped because people kept tagging me for no reason), consider this my official apology for that little stunt. That’s my second ban in six years on this forum. So yeah—won't happen again.
Fake photos aren't really enough to kill a thread; only two people have even posted fakes since this thing started. It's up to the mods how they want to play it. As for the bickering, it happens everywhere—if you look at any other thread compared to this one, there wasn't even that much drama here.
Anyway, that's my two cents. Sorry again, everyone. 😘
Don't beat yourself up, you were just keeping the thread alive.😉 You're cute and funny.
The thread died because the extremes collided: those strict-as-hell rules that kill any vibe meeting the uncreative Neanderthals on the other side.
I say we start a new thread where you can actually guide the guys and girls.
Oh, and guys, take notes from the women on this site—they actually know how to take a decent photo. Just stripping off a shirt and snapping a shot of your gut in the bathroom mirror doesn't cut it.
mistygull16 said:This whole brand of spirituality where we pull material objects out of thin air? That's just magic disguised as something else...
Real spirituality based on actual knowledge takes time. Maybe lifetimes. At least, that's my take. Someone who hasn't meditated for at least two lifetimes is still basically a rookie, let alone some amateur who's been dabbling for maybe forty measly years.
Plus, everything we think we're expecting might just be a total wild goose chase.🤷
I feel kind of naive realizing how many of these "techniques" are basically the same thing once you talk to friends or browse some forums. You've got stuff like *The Secret* or those manifestation guides—they all share the exact same core concept. It feels like they just tweaked the packaging slightly so they don't get sued for copyright infringement. It's like discovering water is wet.
And then there are the forum comments. Everyone acts like they’ve found the holy grail. They think they’re inches away from greatness, even when they're talking total nonsense. When things don't actually work out, they just vanish into thin air. I saw one guy claim he "manifested" a luxury SUV just because he started seeing that model on the road more often. Pure delusion.
Half these people claim they've reached some higher state of being, but if you read between the lines, the truth is pretty obvious. They're just desperate for love, money, or an escape from their own mental struggles... And don't even get me started on the "experts" who have been preaching this for twenty years...
Look, I get it. There are plenty of decent people who find actual value in using this stuff to navigate daily life.
I'm with you. I don't buy the idea that some random technique can radically flip your worldview—usually, it takes a massive life crisis to actually change who you are.
I used to do yoga for a while. As far as physical exercise goes, it was great, and I have nothing but good things to say about the workouts themselves. I finally quit because the instructor wouldn't stop lecturing us about the importance of colonics. Like, all the time. It was such a buzzkill because the stretches felt incredible on my spine.
As for Transurfing, I use it however I see fit. I've learned how to tell the difference between a mere wish and actual intention, or between a conditional thought and the future, and I🙂
Personally, I don't really consider myself a "spiritual" person. I practice these techniques mostly just to make my life run smoother. I'm a total hedonist at heart.
That said, I'm dead set against self-deception, losing your individuality, or being manipulated. It feels like people constantly fall for those traps and are too afraid to call them what they actually are.
I’m curious to hear from anyone who’s spent some serious time diving into stuff like meditation, yoga, manifestation techniques, Reiki, or breathwork.
How long did you stick with it? What kind of results actually showed up? Are you still doing it? And do you think beginners get way too obsessed with the technical side of things?
I personally spent about a year messing around with manifestation/transurfing. It helped me stay focused on my goals, which is cool. I haven't had any massive, life-altering breakthroughs like the books promise, but I’m not even mad about it. It’s fine by me.
Honestly, it drives me crazy when people go all-in on something and swear by it before they've seen any actual results—they just swallow the hype without a shred of skepticism. To me, that whole vibe feels a little culty.
I take forum bans about as well as someone getting wiped out in a game of Monopoly. It’s just a game. It’s honestly kind of pathetic watching certain moderators get such an ego trip over having a tiny bit of authority. 🙄 It reminds me of giving a janitor at a massive corporation a fancy title like "Floor Hygiene Maintenance Manager" just so they can strut around with their broom, feeling important while still making peanuts.
I'll kick things off. Dear Santa Claus, I've been pretty good this year—well, I at least tried, which counts for something—so my heart is basically overflowing with wishes.😉 First up, the big stuff: health for my family and just some general stability in the world. As for my personal wishlist, my biggest hope is for love from this one guy who means everything to me. I just want him to love me back so we can be happy together. Oh, and I'm also wishing for an endless supply of chocolate, provided I somehow manage to keep my figure. Throw in some travel, beach days, nights out with friends, a few theater trips, getting lost in a good book, great sex, and plenty of warm hugs...
I'll probably come up with more stuff before New Year's, so stay tuned.😉
I honestly don't mind the time change at all. I love having those long summer days, and being able to sleep in a little more during the winter is a total win.
The sudden cold snap and this fog have me completely caught off guard.😢