Concise explanation of ego as commonly understood by spiritual students.
The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. The author "explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain's natural neuroplasticity" -- goodreads.
You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise Hay
Has had a profound impact on millions of people worldwide, with over 50 million copies sold. The book has been translated into over 40 languages and has been credited with transforming the lives of many readers -- Brave AI.
anxiety and depression can be canceled and healed instantaneously
Priority request: Some might not be aware of the option, as well as the ego putting up massive resistances, but it seems to me this is indeed possible given that anxiety/depression are just illusory ways of being.
Sarnath (holy place)
Also referred to as Deer Park. Request: where Buddha gave His first sermon and Buddhism started. Sarnath is at a distance of 10 Kms. from the Varanasi city. It is the most famous pilgrimage centre of Buddhists.
The Courage to Be Disliked, by Ichiro Kishimi
A "philosopher explains to his pupil how each of us is able to determine our own life, free from the shackles of past experiences, doubts, and the expectations of others" -- amazon.
enlightenment is a destination, not a goal
Level of this statement. Also calibrated: "Enlightenment is a way of being, not an experience."
statement: salvation is not by right action but through the realization of what we are
Is salvation through performative obedience, or is it an inner realization of being?
Holy Mary watches over those who seek a bond with Her
Request: I long for a feeling of motherly protection.
mastery
What is the actual level of mastery? Excellence is at 460 (TvF).
Azusa Street Revival
A historic series of revival meetings that took place in Los Angeles, California. It was led by William J. Seymour, an African-American preacher. The revival began on April 9, 1906, and continued until roughly 1915 -- wikipedia.
antinatalism
A philosophical view that deems procreation to be unethical. Antinatalists thus argue that humans should abstain from having children -- wikipedia. Request: Recently a very common view among my acquaintances.
stay-at-home mother
Request: It would be interesting to see how this calibrates, for the sake of family planning.
hyperactivity
"having increased movement, impulsive actions, and a shorter attention span, and being easily distracted" -- medlineplus.gov.
Red One (2024)
In the film, Callum Drift (Dwane Johnson), the head of North Pole security, teams up with the hacker Jack O'Malley (Chris Evans) to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus (J. K. Simmons) on Christmas Eve -- wikipedia.