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@Jeffrey I'm assuming you mean this John Abercrombie? If so, that's pretty freakin cool.
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Drumming has an interesting effect - different tempos bring out different moods I find... or a metronome. I actually prefer silence, but when my fiance is on the couch watching tv, I've got to tune it out somehow... thus the real need. But I know wh…
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My fiance swears that this music video made her realize she was gay... which is a certain form of freedom... I thought the whole argument for it being okay to be gay was that is that it is not a form of freedom. What? I can't quite understa…
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Realistically, this sort of thing has been around since I Love Lucy and beyond... We're fooling ourselves if we think that it's really any different just because it's now through social media instead of product placement or sponsored messages.
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Awesome suggestions @Invincible_summer I like that they're so long too... it's nice to not have to switch tracks frequently. :D Thanks a bunch
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Maybe freedom is the ability to prattle about "freedom".
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My fiance swears that this music video made her realize she was gay... which is a certain form of freedom... But today the way I play the game has got to change Oh yeah Now I'm gonna get myself happy I think there's something you should know I t…
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I, too, admit that I'm confused by your use of the word pride, Zayl. I feel that my pride would move me to huddle in the corner, convinced that my life was more important or deserving of life than another's. I feel like it is compassion that moved y…
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Once you are happy with you, you will care less about what other people think. But even at 28, sometimes I need a little reminder here and there, so don't feel bad. Don't let them get you down. Be cheeky and wild and wonderful! -Astrid Lindgren (Pi…
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"Joy At Last To Know There Is No Happiness In The World" ^^A talk by Ajahn Brahmavamso I think you might enjoy. Happiness isn't something that exists in that camp, somewhere else, or anywhere for that matter. Happiness is a change of view. Happine…
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Great post Chris! I was nodding along with a lot of it. The only thing I might tweak slightly is the "HHDL is not the pope of Buddhism" but actually... he is EXACTLY like the pope of Buddhism. The pope is the leader of Catholicism, which is only one…
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Bonnie Pink - Sleeping Child I just thought to myself, "Holy shit, why have I never looked up any Bonnie Pink videos before!?" And then promptly realized it was because youtube didn't exist back when I was really into her work. Hah.
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@person My bad! I read this part at the top:A remarkable discovery has gradually emerged in astrophysics over the past two decades and is now essentially undisputed: that certain key physical constants have just the right values to make life possibl…
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Also... I would bet anything you're a Buffy fan! :D
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The other night I had a dream that Jaime Murray invited me back to her hotel room to... erm... talk, I'm sure... :orange: But lo and behold, I could not find her door! I kept wandering the halls in a maze of numbers that made no sense. So unfair... …
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It's basically the argument for intelligent design, right? That everything is just TOO perfect to be chance. That our bodies are just too remarkable and the atmosphere is just too perfect for our needs and how remarkable it is that our planet allows…
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I'm not trying to be annoying, honest, haha. Just trying to contribute all sides of drug experiences for the lurkers that might not be commenting, if you get my drift. :) But I would like to know what you think about my friend's experience on LSD. …
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What kind of uke do you have @sndymorn ? It has a nice clear tone :) The uke I'm playing is my first that I got for a steal ($40) at a pawn shop but I'm looking into buying a Luna next, I think.
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Fat Amy and her in-yer-face self confidence REALLY made that movie worth watching.... Rebel Wilson is a new 'hero' of mine! Liked her from the minute I saw her in Bridesmaids (and she's funny too!) :) Same here! She's the only reason I watched Pit…
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@John_Spencer I can't speak for lobster so idk if her comments were just meant generally or actually aimed at you, but I see your point. Perhaps my wording was a bit superfluous so I apologize for that, but the point of the thread is asking for sp…
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@karasti That still doesn't negate the fact that it's difficult as a friend to know how to respond in a way that isn't shitty. I usually say something like, "Eh, fuck em. Who cares what other people think?" But of course.. they do... I do too (unfor…
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It is not true or helpful to suggest drug based mind alteration in the hope that it might be useful. It also might induce delusion and psychosis. Psychedelics are not safe, guaranteed or required. :wave: Ow! Unfair @lobster - I have not sugge…
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I've never met a fat person that didn't know it, lol. If anything, my problem is more how to respond to their own self-denigrating comments. You know how girls do... "Oh, that shirt looks so much better on you because I'm so chunky..." "If I lost a …
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Regarding body issues, a good friend once told me: "You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do." (Eleanor Roosevelt) I really hear what you're saying though. I will admit that I most definitely prea…
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@zenmyste From one secret anti-social in the service industry to another... this is what I have learned is helpful in dealing with clients for myself personally. First of all, most of my own anxiety comes from the fact that I feel like I have to sw…
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M.I.A.'s Arular album reminds me of a great summer (2005). Ironically, my favorite song (below) sounds very happy but she's actually talking about the violence and terrorism in Sri Lanka. It makes it kind of emotional for me. Semi-9 and snipered h…
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What program did you use to make that @lobster ? It's very interesting.
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I wouldn't deny that mind-altering drugs could provide an initial glimpse into something new-- and that could be very inspirational. However, I'm not sure how such an experience could be repeated, sustained and developed in the context of Buddhist …
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In regards to the topic: I have never seen substances as being a path to truth. I realize some people might disagree, though I maintain the belief that it only brings what could be comparable to a dream-like, illusory state. Personal belief. I agre…
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Thanks @riverflow That really means a lot to me.
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In regards to the topic: I have never seen substances as being a path to truth. I realize some people might disagree, though I maintain the belief that it only brings what could be comparable to a dream-like, illusory state. Personal belief. I agre…
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@sova What did I say to imply that I don't think drug dealers are people? Of course I know this, my comments come from experience with drug dealers, not the drugs themselves. I also see your point about how we are taking "drugs" each and every day …
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Alright @riverflow :) Twist my arm... These videos were recorded when I was having a particularly bad night because playing/singing always helps me express my mood in a more positive way. I should mention that my uke needs to be restrung quite badl…
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Perhaps I'm misinformed, but the thing that always bothered me about LSD is that it is very much a chemical made by chemical means and I don't know how you could guarantee that what you're taking is even safe. I have the same thoughts about MDMA. Pe…
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Sorry for the double post, but I really just want to stress how awesome the NPR article I linked in the above post is. (I hadn't finished it by the time I'd posted the above comment.) But it really covers probably any questions anyone could have bou…
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But, on the flip side. Every one of us who dislikes it, how many of us have given up our cars? tv? cell phones? computers? Want to give up natural gas for heat in favor of solar? This is really the crux of it for me. If you watch the documentary …
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@Jeffrey Were they eating real brains in that second clip? Gross, lol. Also, to answer your question, I kind of do think the brain is the self. Personality and behavior can be manipulated by brain issues/injuries and has been well documented. Injuri…
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I am concerned: Is it possible that I may be a member of the walking dead and not know it? Your readiest advice is much appreciated. To be frank, I think many people are. Complacency runs pretty high in most sheeple. I think it's completely possi…
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@John_Spencer Of course. :)
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Um, I just really like zombies. Resident Evil is my first and forever love. Original Playstation Silent Hill really made an impression on me though. These days I really dig Left 4 Dead... but also the levity of Dead Rising. I also like zombie movie…
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My grandmother used to sew little pockets on the inside of her pants for cash whenever she traveled... be it Europe or New York or wherever. I don't know if she was paranoid or genius.
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@riverflow What's an honesty box? Farmers often leave fruit and produce unattended on a table by their front gate. People drive past and see a sign that says APPLES $3 BAG, or HORSE MANURE $5 SACK, and you just put the money in a box and take a ba…