Well said, my friend. It is far too easy to lose the entire picture. Peace, love and unity to all!

You know, I see this kind of post ever few weeks, and every time it's timely.

It is very easy to get lost here chasing things, and sometimes a 24 - 48 hour timeout is necessary.

Shit, man, I was looking up the Form 990 and board of directors for the Middle East Media Research Institute today based off of the top post in worldnews this morning. What sane person does that? And how did I get there from a Yahoo! Finance article? Shit's not healthy.

Thanks, OP.

I believe you are very sane! Even though people like you don't receive the recognition they deserve, you do what our journalists are supposed to do.

Shit, man, I was looking up the Form 990 and board of directors for the Middle East Media Research Institute today...

Now I'm curious. What did you find out?

Or have a drink.

I could go for a drink, now.

I'll have one as soon as I get home.

Did I mention a drink could be good?

Maybe a joint? No hangover...

Marijuana!? Good god man.. Get ahold of your life

Anxiety and infinite sadness though. For me anyway.

Wow thats odd

It's not really that odd. It happens for probably 25% of people that have smoked weed. Those who never did wouldn't know and those who have and like me have a negative reaction generally don't.

You're eating or smoking too much. Try doing it alone. If that does not work than you probably are one stressed out person and is not ready for weed.

I used to love weed, but yeah, as I became older and more saddled with responsibility and regret, weed became more of a negative experience for me. I get uncomfortable from it even with just one very small hit. I do know, though, that if I could de-stress somehow and get in touch with myself I'd probably enjoy it again.

I will say this. I generally have a much better experience with the medical grade stuff in Colorado and California. Stuff that you get legally from a dispensary. The main difference there is that the stuff where I live which is illicit is of the Sativa strain, while generally, the store bought stuff is Indica. So basically, I prefer Indica, but can't get it unless I travel.

See this seems like a great band but the lead singer sounds exactly like so many other indie rock acts these days. He sounds like the guy from Maroon 5, he sounds like the guy from Spoon, and many others. Why do they all sing the same way??

edit: whatever, you know it's true. Not my fault all indie singers sound the same

spoon and maroon 5 don't sound similar at all.

and maroon 5 couldn't be farther from "indie band"

I would call them a "mainstream" indie band. And cmon, they could be a lot farther. They sure present themselves as indie..

I've heard someone say it's because "they" are trying to suppress masculinity.

Illuminati..?

Nah

I may have had a drink. Or a few drinks. In fact I may not be able to operate Reddit. LOL

Nice try Mom.

It's 11F outside. Gonna pass on going out there for now. But: nice sentiment regardless.

..right, 19 degrees here.. F that.

You'd be surprised how warm you will get in 5 mins with a fast walk and a proper attire on :-D

Good call! It's easy to let all this worry, doubt, anxiety (negative energy) get out of hand... with countless opinions, misinformation, half-truth, and actual truth it is very hard to keep your head on straight and your mind clear.

It's not "your birth right" in the normal sense people use that term. It's that you are literally "it", "it" is you. You are part of that planet and part of that nature that your eyes are seeing - you're the physical embodiment of it in a mobile, individuated form that nature created out of itself on the planet Earth.

Your "self" and the 'self' perceiving what you see is what you are seeing, you're a part of nature able to reflect on it, and you yourself are a reflection of it, and it is also a reflection of you based on how you act in it/what you do with the power and freedom your body and life gives you. You're a fundamental part of nature, life, the 'energy' inherent in nature which forms all things has given itself the ability to experience itself and know itself through you, enjoy your experience of that and don't let the petty, stupid, silly things some people do or some humans focus on take you down to that level also. Don't let it, because you're part of everything that you see out there, the sky, the starts, the Earth, the forests, all the other people - the new agers say things like "they're you, and you're them" - but they don't realize how literally true that is or why it's true - this is why. It's not a faith-based thing or a belief system, it just is reality using the logic nature has given you to use via the brain it's created out of itself/organized out of it's own charged particles.

You're a part of intelligent energy which forms all things - and I call it "intelligent energy" because within it and out of itself it has formed/created "intelligent" beings with self-awareness and individual freedom of will, etc. You're an embodiment of all the good characteristics of nature, and your job here is to realize that and build it up/realize the higher parts of yourself and contribute that to others(teach/learn, learn/teach). Teach what you learn and learn what other parts of nature are giving out to teach.

I am the universe being itself.

yep, you're part of it's self, so are we all!

Going back to nature, which is going back inside of Self, is the only way to "defeat TPTB". In the essence of things, they really do exist but only because we subscribe to their outlets of information. Disconnect from their system and go back into Self and you will find the answers you've been searching for all along. They are parasitical by nature. Parasites need to be entertained by a host. The masses happen to be this host but I guarantee you that if we were to all have a sudden epiphany regarding this idea, we can move forward and the parasites will die off. However, the threat of violence and incarceration by police is truly the only thing holding individuals back from completely dismantling this broken system for good. That's what should happen when we "take a break".

Tough - impossible - to see the stars when you live in NYC unfortunately. But yeah, we're all passengers on the spaceship that is Earth, hurtling through the cosmos at 1000 mph, part of a galaxy traveling at what? 40,000 mph or more? It's amazing that any of us are even standing if you actually think about it.

Come out to the Berkshires. We got plenty of stars.

CT right? I was actually just out in Newport and Branford a few weeks ago for work, it was nice to actually see some plants that weren't just there for show.

MA, the most western county. http://berkshires.org/ We have museums & theaters & mountains & shit!

So apparently it spans a little bit of both states which is why I was confused. I've gotta check it out though, I sometimes visit Connecticut and Boston for work - I'll set a day or two aside next time and check a few places out.

I'm stoked that Steve Earle is coming next week, Mass MOCA gets crazy good musicians, thanks to Wilco & the Solid Sound festival.

I actually went outside to take a picture of the stars, but it's overcast. We're due to get 4-6" overnight. that's what she said...

It's all good, we were due 24+ the other day and we got like 3.5 so there's nothing she could say that would surprise me at this point.

Thank you. After reading this I cooked some Pad Thai, listened to some Buck Owens on blast and am now enjoying a beer while watching an NBA game(guilty pleasure). There are many things to enjoy in this life while trying to carry the fire, even though the journey can be tough and ostracizing. Doh, I type this as I have two screens on. Fail.

661 ftw

Do you make your sauce from scratch or use a premade one? I buy this sauce made in Thailand at my local Asian grocer but I'm looking for an authentic recipe if you have one.

I do not have an authentic recipe, wish I did. The great thing about this website is that it has changed my lifestyle a little. Eating habits included, as GMO's and Monsanto fit well into this subreddit.

I'm at a crossroads with a business partner who is so angry and paranoid that he fails to recognize how even knowing what we know, we can still be decent to one another, unless they are breaking natural law.

Thank you for this, /conspiracy needs this.

its nice to re-affirm this from time to time

Or go to Colorado for some great weed! Ride some snowmobiles in Vail. The most fun I ever had.

https://vimeo.com/116611288

Good call. Buh, uhm....can I still eat steak then?

"Nothing anyone says to the contrary is valid or true." That's a great way to subtly inject propaganda.

No doesn't mean it can't be done, it just can't be done with you.

thanks man.

Great post. Can't be said often enough. Unfortunately when I go outside I see a graffiti covered alley, then when I go further I see an expressway. And when I go further I see more expressways, and more alleys. But that's LA. And oddly enough, I love it. :) I love LA in all its authentic grit and decay. It's like one giant Banksy or something.

Lol

Best advice I've ever read in this SR. Thanks for the reminder.

This stuff actually stresses you guys out?

Yes it honestly does.

I need a vacation..... from life

Truth be told. Go biking, walking, and share. Smalltalk, big talk, problems and funs. Be cool to everyone. This is how people unite. Not by some flag, or common enemy, or a presidents speech. Those things will only divide you.

Just listen to this here and all your problems seem to fade🔊☀️

https://m.soundcloud.com/missingnodot/surfaces-of-many-suns-by

This belongs in r/cringe.

Because it's super cereal

Feel free to take a screenshot and post it there if doing so will bring you happiness. We're quite used to ridicule around here. :)

Did ya feel that? That was me psychically bitch-slapping you through the akashic field.

Have a great day.

I am, thank you.

I would call them a "mainstream" indie band. And cmon, they could be a lot farther. They sure present themselves as indie..