Maddie

But then again he also doesn't seem to think a degree and medical license in TCM mean anything either.....

Obviously

Some people in their clinging, cling to their suffering to the point that they refuse all suggestions of ending their suffering. To the mind and the nature of clinging, we tend to prefer what is familiar rather than that which is good often.

Where can I sign up for this big gay disco? :-)

Actually I said that stress and over exertion are what deplete Jing faster. "Burning the candle at both ends so to speak". * there is an app called "Better Help" that makes finding a therapist very easy and affordable.

Yes same thing, and that is the version I do.

I agree

I apologize for nothing except being hilarious lol. Luke you did nothing wrong *this forum used to be filled with interesting people and interesting discussions. Now there are a lot of Z gen's that get triggered by farts and giggles.

I think if they do it 8 times a day and they are not a teenager there is probably a sex addiction and therapy would be advisable.

Is anything I say going to make any difference anyway?

sounds like there's some unresolved guilt issues in relation to sexuality to deal with there. Were you raised in a very religious family?

I can't speak for what Apech might have intended but what I had heard before was that the statues of the Buddha and their veneration began after contact with the Greeks, thus making it more of a religion as opposed to a personal cultivation and liberation system.

There's soooooo many things I could say, BUT I'll stick to the most relevant one. As a doctor of TCM, having a degree in it, and practicing it for several years now I would say this qualifies me to have a professional opinion on this.

All I do is say the mantra. Sometimes I just listen to it.

It almost sounds like you're saying Ashoka was the Buddhist Constantine? I find this interesting for several reasons, but I'll refrain for the moment. What do you base this upon?

I'm honestly not sure which version I do. I do not do mudras.

Interestingly enough about a month ago we thought we were going to have to close the clinic and then I started doing lot of Zhunti mantra and now things are picking up a bit.

My main practice is "mindfulness of mind" from the four foundations of mindfulness. I observe what is in there.

Granted some thoughts can be unwanted, but I think they are usually only labeled "intrusive" when we judge them as intrusive, when we have expectations that they shouldn't be there, that its somehow bad to have random thoughts.

Usually the mundane answer is the answer lol. Not as entertaining though.

Do you think he has PTSD that nails would trigger??

That's just the way the brain works.

Honest daily practice routine: Wake up in the morning and stare at the carpet while having tea. Then I roll around on my yoga mat randomly for a little bit and then after that post gratuitous selfies for no reason.

Happy Friday 😊

I thought it was just me lol. Sorry Mark, think you're great though!!! :-)