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Dealing with smear campaigns in Psychology ·
Bryan Edwards83 said:Why do people feel this need to be so mean to one another? Like, why the constant urge to belittle others or hide behind all that irony and sarcasm?

Is it just some kind of defense mechanism, I guess? Or do you think it’s just how people are wired, or maybe it's caused by something else entirely?

Honestly? It’s just boredom. People are out here looking for an excuse to start a debate—it's that specific brand of humor, you know? Just a desperate craving for being "original."

(though most people seem convinced there's some dark, malicious motive behind every bit of sarcasm or irony)
The tedious truth about consistency in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Nah, silentfox19, you've got that wrong.
After some pretty light 😬 skimming, I’ve realized we really need to draw a line between two different types of vulgarity.

"Suck my Dick," or maybe "suck on it."

/

"I licked her pussy, or maybe just tasted it."

You have to be consistent here.

And honestly, it really bugs me when people mock the desire for consistency and just call it nitpicking.

(It just crossed my mind that I once told a really exhausting troll to screw off) 🙂

But hey, I love Brandon Castillo4's way of putting things—and I actually like how Darkić's loves to Troll too.😁
That’s just plain nonsense—don't go using slaps or any kind of physical force. Like you noticed yourself, it doesn't actually solve anything; all it does is make her shut down even more deep inside.
The mods really ought to hand out a red card for advice like that.
New Age spiritual technologies in Spirituality ·
Benjamin Taylor6 said:The only person I know who made serious bank was a genuine, wealthy guru. And he’s a local guy from St. Louis. When I first met him back in '83, he was practically a nobody—just some church mouse living a quiet life.

You can go to him for training:
But you really need to be a bit more advanced in those matters. 😁

http://www.makaj.org/en/training_basic.php

BASIC TRAINING
In addition to the major schools and Kundalini intensives already mentioned, Makaj basic training also includes the following courses, each lasting two weekends (you can find more detailed info and specific dates at our community centers):
Makaj Meditation
Makaj – School of Yoga
Healing Hands
Health, Evolution, and Physiognomy
Sex and Politherapy
Makaj – School of Love and Eroticism
John Joga-sutar and Makaj I
John Joga-sutar and Makaj II
Robert Joga-sutar and Makaj III
Michael Joga-sutar and Makaj IV
Victor Psihofonik and Makaj V
John Psihofonika or Sound, Voice, and Spirit I
John Psihofonika or Sound, Voice, and Spirit II
Death of the Ego
Spiritual Pedagogy – For the Young, the Old, and the Lovers
Group Work Pedagogy
Group Dynamics – The Decisive Factor for Success
Spirit is Gold
Spiritual Crises and Ecstasies
The guru discusses his latest insights.

That's a solid point. If (and when) I ever cross paths with him, I really ought to give him a pat on the back for making it big.
Just think about it—out of all those Indian gurus and Western New Age types, this guy actually pulled it off.
Benjamin Taylor6 said:The only person I know who made serious bank was a genuine, wealthy guru. And he’s a local guy from St. Louis. When I first met him back in '83, he was practically a nobody—just some church mouse living a quiet life.

You can go to him for training:
But you really need to be a bit more advanced in those matters. 😁

http://www.makaj.org/en/training_basic.php

BASIC TRAINING
In addition to the major schools and Kundalini intensives already mentioned, Makaj basic training also includes the following courses, each lasting two weekends (you can find more detailed info and specific dates at our community centers):
Makaj Meditation
Makaj – School of Yoga
Healing Hands
Health, Evolution, and Physiognomy
Sex and Politherapy
Makaj – School of Love and Eroticism
John Joga-sutar and Makaj I
John Joga-sutar and Makaj II
Robert Joga-sutar and Makaj III
Michael Joga-sutar and Makaj IV
Victor Psihofonik and Makaj V
John Psihofonika or Sound, Voice, and Spirit I
John Psihofonika or Sound, Voice, and Spirit II
Death of the Ego
Spiritual Pedagogy – For the Young, the Old, and the Lovers
Group Work Pedagogy
Group Dynamics – The Decisive Factor for Success
Spirit is Gold
Spiritual Crises and Ecstasies
The guru discusses his latest insights.

At sixteen, I don't think I'd have much luck building a career like that. 🙂

Give me a better example,

like how things are going for that guy who used to be in TMu, Stanislav.
Does he have some secret technique for manifesting actual cash?
New Age spiritual technologies in Spirituality ·
I mean, if we're talking about pulling in $25k to $50k net in just a single month, that definitely catches my eye. Honestly, if it’s anything less than that, I probably wouldn't even bother—I'm pretty comfortable with what I'm making right now, though hey, there's always room to grow, right? 😁.

So, how long does the typical training period take to become a teacher?

The whole thing sounds like a really interesting career path.
New Age spiritual technologies in Spirituality ·
How much do instructors teaching these techniques actually pull in?

And what’s the actual point of these methods—what are they even used for?

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Is there an age limit if someone wants to become a teacher and make a living doing it?
Late Night Ramblings in Psychology & Therapy ·
Go through this PDF on borderline from start to finish.

It’s brutal for a kid. 😢
Seriously, just take the meds—don't try to go toe-to-toe with mental health professionals, and don't even think you can white-knuckle your way through this alone.
Keep a copy of *Toxic Parents* right by your bed.
Supposedly, IBM is the best path for you.
Is honesty always a virtue? in Psychology ·
Ask him—are friends just there for the happy hours and the drinks? Just open up your heart and forget all about giving advice until he actually asks you for it.

Just be ready to listen, and you can’t go wrong. 🙂

edit and PS: usually, people just retreat into themselves and start acting differently when they're trying to make sense of cause and effect... sometimes all it takes is a shoulder to cry on, because let's face it, life throws curveballs without warning—unfortunately, we don't get any warranty cards for this stuff.

If I were your friend, I'd want you to walk a mile in my shoes before we even started talking, and then I'd be willing to share what's on my mind. That's how I handle the important people in my inner circle. If there's an issue, I listen and ask follow-up questions, hoping I really grasp what they're going through. I rarely assume I could do a better job than them while in their skin. Being honest with yourself is the whole prerequisite for being honest with others—otherwise, that outward sincerity is totally useless, kind of like Donald Trump's approach to things.
Is honesty always a virtue? in Psychology ·
It really all depends on how you heard about it and what kind of mess we’re actually dealing with here.

Honestly, if we were close friends—and I mean *real* friends—I’d much rather you just come to me directly instead of venting about my business to other people who know me.

It isn't even about whether someone is being "honest"—honesty is great and all—but more about the way they choose to deliver the news. 🙂
US forum?! in Feedback & Suggestions ·
That’s plenty.
I can take the key.

Thanks for getting back to me.
Complaint about this thread in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Nicholas King,

Wait, what exactly is this FBI sub-forum? 🤔
🙂

Okay, I'm being totally dense here—I'm not trolling, I swear, I just have no clue what that term even means.

The CIA stuff is actually pretty useful, though.
US forum?! in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Is there a reason why we don't have a dedicated subforum or even just some decent discussion material for this topic over on the US boards or somewhere else?
Hey, Nica—or maybe Sumodovi—I’d really love to hear what you guys think about this. 😕

And Velia, look, I got your opinion delivered in bright red letters last time, so I won't be asking for it—you've clearly made your stance pretty obvious. 🙂

Thanks anyway. 🙂
Why is everyone so passive? in Psychology & Therapy ·
I mean, I only said assuming they drink coffee anyway—you know, caffeine tolerance and all that.
Why not give your body a little nudge with something external to get moving? Exercise is honestly such a lifesaver for your mental state.
For me, just that post-workout glow is enough; I rarely reach for a boost, but let’s be real, life isn't always a straight line.

Plus, having a fit body—it just makes everything, including your sex life, way more intense and enjoyable.

Trying to force yourself through pure willpower feels pointless to me—honestly, I think it actually backfires.
Why is everyone so passive? in Psychology & Therapy ·
You really have to find a way to balance things out by treating yourself to some comfort.
For instance—I heard this story once about how certain monks would make sure they had a great meal waiting for them right after finishing their morning stretches. It’s all about that reward system, you know?

Apparently, getting your heart rate up with some physical activity actually helps kickstart your serotonin production.

If you're a regular coffee drinker, maybe try grabbing a Red Bull before you hit the gym instead.
Psychology Discussion in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Oh man, Michelle Alvarez8, you really hit the nail on the head with this one. You’re totally blowing my mind here. 😠
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I honestly just love seeing mods who actually show up—maybe I was just being a bit too sensitive about it earlier, who knows? 😁

It would be nice if they actually felt some sort of urge to chat with the "residents" of their little PDF world—you know, like they're part of a social community or something rather than just... well, whatever this is. 😬

I mean, look at the stats: there are 77 people online right now, yet it feels like nobody is even out there to shovel the snow off the driveway! Why is human psychology such a lost cause sometimes? 🤔

(Seriously though, I just want to talk this out—I'm genuinely curious, and no, I'm not part of any weird forum cliques or anything.)
Psychology Discussion in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Thanks again, rustydrifter10. 🙂

I actually knew about that little icon, but I honestly never gave much thought to whether I should be flagging duplicate posts on a PDF alongside the four mods.
I was originally planning to just shoot a message directly to a mod—since they're usually the ones hanging around the forum more often—but I wasn't quite sure who specifically handles that side of things. I know you take care of the hazelnut section, plus the US and general stuff. 🤷

(And hey, you're totally right—when I first noticed it, there were only about 77 registered users, and none of us even considered that reporting stuff would actually make life easier for the mods
again -> 🙈)
Psychology Discussion in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Where am I supposed to file this? 🤷 🙈
There’s even someone over on the psychoanalyst's couch advertising their services.
Psychology Discussion in Feedback & Suggestions ·
1. Who’s actually running the show when it comes to the psychology side of things?
2. Why bother with four different modes if none of them can even spot a double thread? 🤔
3. Any idea why this PDF doesn't have that tiny little bit of extra detail we usually see in the US versions?
How do I kick my bad habits? in Psychology & Therapy ·
Do you actually have a clinical diagnosis for depression, or is this just something you feel like you're dealing with right now?
Paid endorsements? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
It’s honestly just silly to go defending those signatures and pointing people toward marketing when there isn't even an actual answer to be found here
Does this site seriously need more funding?