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- How to unlearn most of your suffering and anxiety I'll explain the 2 main methods first, then the theory at the end for those interested. Whichever method you choose to use, I recommend giving it at least 5-10 minutes, ideally more, with your eyes closed, no distractions.
- Replying to @RandomSprintTell him that organic chemistry and therefore life is basically all magnets and see what he thinks. We're giant mechas made of tiny magnets
- I can't recommend enough that you stop lurking and start posting/replying. I've made some great friends here, learned amazing things, had cool conversations with completely random people. This place has many problems, but the fact that people talk to each other is precious
- avoidance → tension → suffering 1. there are sensations we don't want to experience (thoughts, memories, current moment) 2. we avert our attention & tense against them (push away, suppress) 3. tension ≈ negative valence ≈ suffering will detail tomorrow how to unlearn this
- this is a really great analogy. when I talk about unlearning suffering (reactivity), the first thing people think of is getting rid of the big ticket items, but unlearning this constant push and pull of micro scale suffering is equally impactful. methods belowBefore breaking reactivity life is exactly the same as being a pinball.
GIF - Replying to @billyhumblebragwait is that actually bottles with the letters in them? can i just buy the T bottle for Reasons
- Replying to @mbatemani love these "kids parenting their parents" stories so much
- Replying to @kuberdenisfuuuuuuuuk,im also worried abt this. what do u have to do now to regain access?
- do NOT try to solve sleep deprivation with excessive sauna followed by a large dose of creatine
- testing testing, should I revive this account?
