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The Perennial Philosophy, by Aldous Huxley

"drawing on a diverse array of faiths, including Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Christian mysticism, and Islam—Huxley examines the spiritual beliefs of various religious traditions and explains how they are united by a common human yearning to experience the divine" -- amazon.

The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners

Request: excellent reading that I looked fwd to do every day. Then I started reading Bhagavad Gita As Is, a book calibrated very high... and I'm struggling to continue after reading 1/3 of it. I was wondering how the two would differ in calibration.

making a mountain out of a molehill

over-reactive, histrionic behaviour where a person makes too much of a minor issue -- wikipedia.

statement: consciousness calibration is all one needs to reach enlightenment

By request.

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

The music of Louis Armstrong is at 590 in TvF.

statement: desire impedes getting

Request: Had this realization... that the getting is actually impeded by the desire, that claims credit. It actually happens in spite of the desire. What is the level of truth here?

desensitization (psychology)

Desensitization in a psychology setting addresses inappropriate or otherwise unworkable emotional responses.

cozy

"giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation" -- Google dictionary.

deep relaxation / mindful breathing

Deep relaxation is sometimes known as “mindful breathing” because it focuses on purposeful, slow, calm breathing as a starting point -- wikihow.

Cupid's Poisoned Arrow: From Habit to Harmony in Sexual Relationships

by Marnia Robinson. "By focusing on generous pampering rather than self-stimulation, you can create a nourishing cocoon of comfort and safety…and deepen your connection through bonding-based intimacy."

sarcasm

A cutting, often ironic remark intended to express contempt or ridicule -- American Heritage Dictionary.

The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel

"Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people." Priority request.

"the one" (concept)

Request: Is there such a thing as "the one" for us? We often hear that hope to find 'the one' for us romantically, but is it a realistic aim to find the one? If so please could you provide some explanation and further understanding?

Kierkegaard, on the power of walking

Priority request. The following quote from theologian and philosopher Soren Kierkegaard is calibrated.

"Whatever is destined not to happen will not happen..."

Attributed to Ramana Maharshi.