inviting an argument
Request: Some people seem to make a statement that invites an argument because that's how their preferred method of thinking and coming to conclusions (through arguing).
By request
non-interference (as a virtue)
By request: “Not to be confused with apathy.”
"Beware the student of [only] one teacher..."
"... A good idea spirals into dogma when it gets applied to everything and stretched beyond the areas where it is useful. Remain open and embrace a lot of teachers." Priority request: I came across this quote and it's been bothering me since I've done this with Doc's teachings.
quality > quantity
Recognizing the value of quality as exceeding that of quantity. Also calibrated: quantity > quality.
"To exist is a tremendous miracle"
Attributed to Dr. Hawkins. Calibrated by request.
Sudoku
Calibration of number puzzle on a 9x9 grid.
karezza
Italian for "caress," an intimacy-oriented approach to sexual intercourse.
"you snooze, you lose"
You miss opportunities by not paying attention -- macmillandictionary.
effective, effectiveness
"successful in producing a desired or intended result."
rhodiola rosea (health benefits)
Priority request. "Rhodiola is an herb that grows in the cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Its roots are considered adaptogens, meaning they help your body adapt to stress when consumed" -- healthline.
Pete Hegseth
"American politician, author, television host, and Army veteran who is serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense [SECDEF] since January 25, 2025" -- wikipedia.
"It's about the journey, not the destination"
Priority request: In other words, trust the process, take baby steps, enjoy the moment, and don't worry so much about the end goal because everything is going to end eventually anyway.
statement: animals were created so that man could eat them
A teleological statement widely believed in in some religious traditions. What is the level of truth?
supplication to the Presence of Divinity
By request. Similar to "becoming the prayer."
seizures
“a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching or limpness), behaviors, sensations or states of awareness” — hopkinsmedicine.