By request

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

A form of psychotherapy for PTSD that’s been recently trending. In EMDR, the person being treated recalls distressing experiences whilst doing bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movement -- request.

pathway of surrender

Surrender as a spiritual pathway.

compassion

"Genuine compassion must have both wisdom and lovingkindness" -- Dalai Lama.

singing

as an activity or hobby.

standing for truth

Applies to the intellect. At higher levels, it is understood truth needs no defense.

Ip Man Film Series (2008-2019)

Hong Kong martial arts films starring Donnie Yen loosely based on the life events of the Wing Chun master -- wikipedia. Priority request.

statement: truth needs no defense

"Truth needs no defense and therefore is not defensive; truth has nothing to prove and is not vulnerable to being questioned for an answer" -- I:RS.

Everybody Is Wrong About God, by James Lindsay

"He demonstrates that whenever people say they believe in 'God,' they are really telling us that they have certain psychological and social needs that they do not know how to meet. Lindsay then provides more productive avenues of discussion and action" -- amazon.

Bashar al-Assad

Syrian politician and military officer who served as the 19th president of Syria from 2000 until his government was overthrown in 2024 -- wikipedia.

choosing silence and peace constantly as a spiritual practice

Request: A Spiritual Practice recommended in DPG.

Abu Mohammad al-Julani

Request: Leader [of] the rebel group that took power in Syria. He tries to look more moderate. Is he a improvement on Assad? Or just another dictator?

video advertising billboards

Request: Very bright, flickering, sometimes with sound. Whenever one gets installed, the area around it becomes uncomfortable to be in.

Bible study groups

Request: Been asked to participate in this a few times at campus and I wonder what the field of it might be.

Cherish - Kool & the Gang

Priority request: I’ve always loved this song…it has a good meaning and was just curious as to the calibration.

"Gratitude don't pay the bills"

Request: Something my dad said. Seems kind of anti-spiritual but also kind of true?