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Wow, this is great man. I now know what my next avi will be
So this is how you picture me? haha, I'm flattered ♥
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It seems to be your style of animation first of all.Wow, this is great man. I now know what my next avi will be
So this is how you picture me? haha, I'm flattered ♥
On another note, (and some of this may pertain to you, some to me, and some in a more general sense - not saying which!! hehe) I feel that the person in the picture is very bold as the flowers are first and foremost what stands out, not afraid to be assertive, yet still keeping his deeper self hidden, only to be revealed to those he trusts.
I feel it captures the idea of the "mysteriousness" of the INFJ and how that draws others to them - people see our flowers aka the parts of our hearts we wear on our sleeves and it attracts them - many never taking the time to notice the person behind the flowers nor being very gentle with the fragile flowers being presented without preconditions.
Or...
It could simply be someone taking a deep inhalation of the many scents in the bouquet of flowers, a stop and smell the roses reminder.
Either way...you popped into my head when I saw it.
Much love!
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It seems to be your style of animation first of all.
On another note, (and some of this may pertain to you, some to me, and some in a more general sense - not saying which!! hehe) I feel that the person in the picture is very bold as the flowers are first and foremost what stands out, not afraid to be assertive, yet still keeping his deeper self hidden, only to be revealed to those he trusts.
I feel it captures the idea of the "mysteriousness" of the INFJ and how that draws others to them - people see our flowers aka the parts of our hearts we wear on our sleeves and it attracts them - many never taking the time to notice the person behind the flowers nor being very gentle with the fragile flowers being presented without preconditions.
Or...
It could simply be someone taking a deep inhalation of the many scents in the bouquet of flowers, a stop and smell the roses reminder.
Either way...you popped into my head when I saw it.
Much love!
I love your interpretation! Very accurate I believe ^_^
Thanks again, I look forward to using it ♥
I watched this yesterday and found it to be very well done!
It's only an hour long, and the ending is a bit sad, but bittersweet.
Some really powerful first-hand accounts of people being helped by these substances.
It still is difficult to describe properly even now, only that it's helped in so many aspects of my existence.
This documentary briefly addresses but ignores the taboos, and gets down to the science and accounts of how it's subjectively helped each person - which is refreshing.
Enjoy!
It's only an hour long, and the ending is a bit sad, but bittersweet.
Some really powerful first-hand accounts of people being helped by these substances.
It still is difficult to describe properly even now, only that it's helped in so many aspects of my existence.
This documentary briefly addresses but ignores the taboos, and gets down to the science and accounts of how it's subjectively helped each person - which is refreshing.
Enjoy!
A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin
(2019) [Full Documentary]
A New Understanding explores the treatment of end-of-life anxiety in terminally ill cancer patients using psilocybin,
a psychoactive compound found in some mushrooms, to facilitate deeply spiritual experiences.
The documentary explores the confluence of science and spirituality in the first psychedelic research studies since the 1970s with terminally ill patients.
As a society we devote a great deal of attention to treating cancer, but very little to treating the human being who is dying of cancer.
The recent resurgence of psychedelic research is once again revealing the power of compounds
like psilocybin to profoundly alter our understanding of both life and death.
Through the eyes of patients, their loved ones, therapists, and researchers,
A New Understanding examines the use of psilocybin in a controlled setting to reduce psychospiritual anxiety, depression, and physical pain.
The treatment aims to help the patient understand that a 'good' death is possible, and to help the patient's family deal well with the dying process.
A New Understanding shows patients and their families coming to terms with dying through the skillful treatment of the whole human being.
If we can learn to work more skillfully with dying, we will also learn to take better care of life.
(2019) [Full Documentary]
A New Understanding explores the treatment of end-of-life anxiety in terminally ill cancer patients using psilocybin,
a psychoactive compound found in some mushrooms, to facilitate deeply spiritual experiences.
The documentary explores the confluence of science and spirituality in the first psychedelic research studies since the 1970s with terminally ill patients.
As a society we devote a great deal of attention to treating cancer, but very little to treating the human being who is dying of cancer.
The recent resurgence of psychedelic research is once again revealing the power of compounds
like psilocybin to profoundly alter our understanding of both life and death.
Through the eyes of patients, their loved ones, therapists, and researchers,
A New Understanding examines the use of psilocybin in a controlled setting to reduce psychospiritual anxiety, depression, and physical pain.
The treatment aims to help the patient understand that a 'good' death is possible, and to help the patient's family deal well with the dying process.
A New Understanding shows patients and their families coming to terms with dying through the skillful treatment of the whole human being.
If we can learn to work more skillfully with dying, we will also learn to take better care of life.
Plus, I think you are a big squishy romantic at heart.
Back to things beyond this life...
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
The Final Border: Peter Fenwick at TEDxBerlin
Watch Galileo Commission Report’s author Dr Peter Fenwick give a brilliant talk at TEDxBerlin.
He discusses near-death experiences, recent research, reports and much more…
Watch Galileo Commission Report’s author Dr Peter Fenwick give a brilliant talk at TEDxBerlin.
He discusses near-death experiences, recent research, reports and much more…
The balancing act of Yin and Yang...
What are your thoughts on this article??
(Of course there was a Canadian study on being nice, lmao!!)
Enjoy!
I recently read an interview with neuroscientist Richard Davidson about the link between kindness and intelligence.
In it he said, “the basis of a healthy brain is goodness.”
His reasoning made a lot of sense and really got me to thinking about why kind people are the smartest of all.
Davidson explains that kindness requires an ability to think not just of yourself, but of others as well.
If you really consider it, that makes a lot of sense.
After all, the very definition of intelligence is “the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.”
In other words, being smart isn’t just about memorizing random facts, but rather applying all of that knowledge to your daily life.
It doesn’t take much effort or skill to be selfish and mean, or to look down on others.
To do only what you want even if it costs others what they need.
Bacteria and viruses do it all the time, and they don’t even have brains.
They want to replicate, so they do, even at the expense of their host.
(Skarekrow: Trump)
On the flip side, kind people often do good things at great personal sacrifice.
They give up their own time, money, or something they really want so that someone else can have what they need.
They are able to think and reason that doing something good helps make the whole world a better place rather than just their small piece of it.
Numerous studies found that, overall, mean people have lower levels of intelligence.
A Canadian study, for example, found that people who were racist and prejudiced tended to have lower IQs than people who are more accepting.
While the study began as a way to discover why some people have certain political ideologies, it applies to both sides of the divide.
See, the reason that many people lean towards racism and prejudice has to do with their inability to adapt to change, another sign and symptom of a low IQ.
Many sources attribute Stephen Hawkings with saying, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”
He actually wasn’t the first to say it, though (if he actually said it at all, that’s debatable).
The quote dates back to at least as far as 1905.
Whoever said it first, it couldn’t be truer.
Again, if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense.
The ability to accept change requires significant thought.
We have to first understand why change is necessary.
Then, we must let go of what we believed to be true.
That’s incredibly difficult for even the smartest among us.
Finally, we have to come to the realization that while change is scary, ultimately it makes our lives and- at least in some cases- our entire world a better place.
It’s perfectly natural to feel apprehensive about change and definitely not a sign of a “dull” mind.
Fear of the unknown is practically written into our DNA.
It’s the ability or refusal to embrace necessary change that separates the smart from the not-so-smart.
They tend to be more arrogant and incapable of seeing their own flaws, for example.
Neither of those things aren’t exactly “nice” traits.
However, IQ tests are hardly the only (or even the best) judge of true intelligence, as more and more researchers are discovering.
Many scientists recognize at least three types of intelligence, including emotional and social.
Empathy- a major part of emotional intelligence- is actually so important that schools in Denmark teach it alongside math and reading.
Kids spend one hour a week learning how to be kinder and more compassionate.
Once again, it makes sense.
Empathy is, above all else, the ability to understand the feelings of others.
Understanding what others are feeling takes significantly more brain power than memorizing facts and spitting them back out on command.
Of course, as with all things, there are exceptions to both rules.
Some people with high IQs aren’t exactly the kindest.
Just like some people with very low IQs are incredibly compassionate.
I’d argue again, though, that intelligence is about so much more than how well you score on a single test.
Showing kindness for others, taking their feelings into consideration, and adapting well to change even when it scares you are true marks of brilliance.
(Of course there was a Canadian study on being nice, lmao!!)
Enjoy!
Goodness Takes Intelligence:
Why Kind People are the Smartest of All
Why Kind People are the Smartest of All
If you think “nice” is just a synonym for “naive,” think again!
According to one major brain expert, “goodness” is one of the greatest signs of intelligence.
In other words, kind people are among the smartest of all.
Read on to find out why!
According to one major brain expert, “goodness” is one of the greatest signs of intelligence.
In other words, kind people are among the smartest of all.
Read on to find out why!
Why Kind People are the Smartest of All
It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to figure out why kindness is a sign of intelligence, but that’s exactly what prompted this article.
I recently read an interview with neuroscientist Richard Davidson about the link between kindness and intelligence.
In it he said, “the basis of a healthy brain is goodness.”
His reasoning made a lot of sense and really got me to thinking about why kind people are the smartest of all.
Davidson explains that kindness requires an ability to think not just of yourself, but of others as well.
If you really consider it, that makes a lot of sense.
After all, the very definition of intelligence is “the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.”
In other words, being smart isn’t just about memorizing random facts, but rather applying all of that knowledge to your daily life.
It doesn’t take much effort or skill to be selfish and mean, or to look down on others.
To do only what you want even if it costs others what they need.
Bacteria and viruses do it all the time, and they don’t even have brains.
They want to replicate, so they do, even at the expense of their host.
(Skarekrow: Trump)
On the flip side, kind people often do good things at great personal sacrifice.
They give up their own time, money, or something they really want so that someone else can have what they need.
They are able to think and reason that doing something good helps make the whole world a better place rather than just their small piece of it.
Mean people tend to have lower levels of intelligence
Davidson isn’t the only expert who says that kind people are smarter.
Numerous studies found that, overall, mean people have lower levels of intelligence.
A Canadian study, for example, found that people who were racist and prejudiced tended to have lower IQs than people who are more accepting.
While the study began as a way to discover why some people have certain political ideologies, it applies to both sides of the divide.
See, the reason that many people lean towards racism and prejudice has to do with their inability to adapt to change, another sign and symptom of a low IQ.
Many sources attribute Stephen Hawkings with saying, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”
He actually wasn’t the first to say it, though (if he actually said it at all, that’s debatable).
The quote dates back to at least as far as 1905.
Whoever said it first, it couldn’t be truer.
Again, if you think about it, it makes a lot of sense.
The ability to accept change requires significant thought.
We have to first understand why change is necessary.
Then, we must let go of what we believed to be true.
That’s incredibly difficult for even the smartest among us.
Finally, we have to come to the realization that while change is scary, ultimately it makes our lives and- at least in some cases- our entire world a better place.
It’s perfectly natural to feel apprehensive about change and definitely not a sign of a “dull” mind.
Fear of the unknown is practically written into our DNA.
It’s the ability or refusal to embrace necessary change that separates the smart from the not-so-smart.
Emotional Intelligence is Vital to Success
In the interest of balance, studies do exist showing that people with super high IQs have a few less than savory traits.
They tend to be more arrogant and incapable of seeing their own flaws, for example.
Neither of those things aren’t exactly “nice” traits.
However, IQ tests are hardly the only (or even the best) judge of true intelligence, as more and more researchers are discovering.
Many scientists recognize at least three types of intelligence, including emotional and social.
Empathy- a major part of emotional intelligence- is actually so important that schools in Denmark teach it alongside math and reading.
Kids spend one hour a week learning how to be kinder and more compassionate.
Once again, it makes sense.
Empathy is, above all else, the ability to understand the feelings of others.
Understanding what others are feeling takes significantly more brain power than memorizing facts and spitting them back out on command.
Of course, as with all things, there are exceptions to both rules.
Some people with high IQs aren’t exactly the kindest.
Just like some people with very low IQs are incredibly compassionate.
I’d argue again, though, that intelligence is about so much more than how well you score on a single test.
Showing kindness for others, taking their feelings into consideration, and adapting well to change even when it scares you are true marks of brilliance.
As I was leaving the store today and walking out to the parking lot, there was this woman walking in, early 40's, normal enough looking.
She's rummaging around in her purse and I guess decides she needs two hands, so she takes the Redbox DVD she is returning and sticks it between her lips to hold it!!
I think I may have gagged a little...and I've seen some stuff, lol.
People are gross.
This is why I never ate at the work potlucks!
Also, have you ever seen an episode of Hoarders?
People are gross.
Also...please don't dish me up desert and then halfway through tell me that your/a toddler or other small child "helped you make it".
(My Mom is soooo guilty of this all the time!!!! ugh!)
Some forewarning would be nice, lol.
Sometimes you can tell when the rugrats helped "decorate" the cupcakes or cookies...I don't dislike children, but I do dislike my food made in an unsanitary way, and I don't trust that little (insert trendy name) didn't sneeze all over them when your back was turned.
And what kid could resist a finger lick??
I know I couldn't.
I think I'm a bit neurotic about from,
A.) working in the OR for almost 15 years which is uber clean, sometimes sterile environment.
and/or
B.) the year I went to chef school a lot of it was focused on food safety and sanitation and it's worse then you assume, lol.
and/or
C.) having had food poisoning at least twice that I could trace back to a certain meal, once being serious enough to need a trip to the ER from dehydration as well as salmonella.
So yeah, I'm truly not a picky eater when my appetite is at a normal pace which it is now thank goodness.
Just super weary and grossed out by the lack of general hygiene and sanitation that some people seem to exhibit.
All you have to do really is wash your hands and not cross contaminate things, keep them refrigerated, etc.
Don't blow your nose and then go back to making the salad!!
Don't put rental DVDs in your mouth, you're a grown ass woman!!
BTW, people give themselves food poisoning all the time too.
She's rummaging around in her purse and I guess decides she needs two hands, so she takes the Redbox DVD she is returning and sticks it between her lips to hold it!!
I think I may have gagged a little...and I've seen some stuff, lol.
People are gross.
This is why I never ate at the work potlucks!
Also, have you ever seen an episode of Hoarders?
People are gross.
Also...please don't dish me up desert and then halfway through tell me that your/a toddler or other small child "helped you make it".
(My Mom is soooo guilty of this all the time!!!! ugh!)
Some forewarning would be nice, lol.
Sometimes you can tell when the rugrats helped "decorate" the cupcakes or cookies...I don't dislike children, but I do dislike my food made in an unsanitary way, and I don't trust that little (insert trendy name) didn't sneeze all over them when your back was turned.
And what kid could resist a finger lick??
I know I couldn't.
I think I'm a bit neurotic about from,
A.) working in the OR for almost 15 years which is uber clean, sometimes sterile environment.
and/or
B.) the year I went to chef school a lot of it was focused on food safety and sanitation and it's worse then you assume, lol.
and/or
C.) having had food poisoning at least twice that I could trace back to a certain meal, once being serious enough to need a trip to the ER from dehydration as well as salmonella.
So yeah, I'm truly not a picky eater when my appetite is at a normal pace which it is now thank goodness.
Just super weary and grossed out by the lack of general hygiene and sanitation that some people seem to exhibit.
All you have to do really is wash your hands and not cross contaminate things, keep them refrigerated, etc.
Don't blow your nose and then go back to making the salad!!
Don't put rental DVDs in your mouth, you're a grown ass woman!!
BTW, people give themselves food poisoning all the time too.
End of rant.
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