Request: A bunch of my friends have gotten into this lately and are raving about it. It has helped with asthma, anxiety and overeating.
tough love
Treating a person sternly or harshly with the intent to help them in the long run -- wikipedia.
mantra: I accept my power (O Lord)
God grants each of us power, according to one's level of consciousness. A lot of us refuse power that is innate to us, thinking power is immoral. Others take power that is not earned, because they are immoral.
Gladiator (2000)
Russell Crowe in the title role. “Are you not entertained?”
Bluesky
Request: A social network modeled after Twitter, with over 21 million users.
feminine control vs. masculine control
Control is categorically under 200, but strategies differ. Men and women may use either a masculine or a feminine approach to control. The strategies are not exclusive to each sex.
the experiencer (spiritual concept)
That which makes illusion seem real.
"experience" of no time
Request: Realization of the timeless moment. Eternity.
"You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body"
Request: Quote by C.S. Lewis. This reminded me of the teachings of Hawkins.
owning a car and driving it
Priority request: Amish communities reject owning automobiles, believing that cars can weaken communal ties.
neti neti (not this, not that)
a Vedic analysis of negation which is used in Jnana Yoga as a path to Self-realization.
nonentity
"Something that is an entity exists, and if you are considered a nonentity, you might as well not exist" -- vocabulary.com. The spiritual ramifications of holding someone in mind as a nonentity are significant.
The Richest Man in Babylon, by George Samuel Clason
"The content is from a series of pamphlets distributed by U.S. banks and insurance companies in 1920–24; the pamphlets were bound together and published as a book in 1926. The book is often referred to as a classic of personal financial advice" -- wikipedia.
On Life After Death, by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Essays discuss the meaning of life and death, the existence of life after death, and coping with the death of a parent -- goodreads.
St. John's wort for depression
Request: People most commonly use St. John's wort for depression and mood disorders. There is some strong scientific evidence that it is effective for mild to moderate depression, from WebMd.