lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Priority request: supposedly a natural plant that produces anti-anxiety, sedation, and relaxation effects. It is often consumed as a supplement. Is this safe to consume?
By request
A Song from Heaven
Request: A man heard angels sing this in heaven and he made it his mission to recreate it on earth.
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
"also known as social phobia, is a common mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being judged, scrutinized, or embarrassed in social situations. It goes beyond normal shyness and can significantly impair daily functioning" -- Brave AI.
manipulating others
Request: I’m noticing behaviour designed to control other people for a desire outcome. Sometimes on a small and seemingly harmless scale. And in some people this energy is compulsive and frequent. The intention can be conscious or unconscious.
T/F: a second American civil war has already begun
Request: Its hard to say that we aren't moving in the general direction of something like this.
correlation: grade school scores and life success
Request: There is a notion in popular culture that A students work for B students in companies started by C students. How true is this? Should we continue encouraging our kids to do well in school.
do things without trying to finish them
Request: Zen saying.
Marco Rubio
Priority request. United States Secretary of State.
"Devotion is the fusion of all passions"
Priority request: quote from Eknath Easwaran.
metacognitive therapy
"Aimed at changing how the patient relates to thoughts and that bring extended thinking under control" -- wikipedia.
Litany of St. Joseph
"O God, in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You who live and reign forever and ever."
saying "Source of Life" rather than "God"
Priority request: Could language such as this be one way for atheists and agnostics or even comfortably religious people to avoid some of the resistance, anthropomorphism, and other issues associated with speaking of God?
going with the flow
Priority request: to take life moment to moment. It is to be as flexible, adaptable, and relaxed as possible with an emphasis on not worrying about the future or past. It is often compared to floating down a river and handling what occurs as it arises with as much ease as possible.
rock, paper, scissors
Request: a hand game originating from China, usually played between two people, in which each player simultaneously forms one of three shapes with an outstretched hand.
jealousy
Emotion referring to the thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and envy over relative lack of possessions, status or something of great personal value -- wikipedia.