"good question, havent really thought about it myself, always figured it ment that you were extra focused on whatever your doing or something along those lines atleast.But of what I can gather from the other replies, seems like monk mode is pretty…"
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What exactly is a "monk" mode?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nicko Aug 1, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Forgive the noob here, I suspect I haven't been here long enough or early enough to catch an 'official' definition of what being in a monk mode means. Or is it a widely used term everywhere?The most…Continue
Feelings about feelings
Started this discussion. Last reply by ZynVortex Jul 28, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I'm not too sure if the question I'm facing at the moment is relevant to anything regarding self-development, but as emotions go, I've learned a lot from here (and elsewhere) about being emotionally…Continue
How do we view women who are raped?
Started this discussion. Last reply by ZynVortex Jul 28, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I came across this article, from which there was this following passage:"Men who want to flirt with women have to realize: Women live in…Continue
I'm still there, everywhere, I'm the dust in the wind..
Started Jun 14, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
".. I'm the star in the Northern sky." (If anybody's a Stratovarius fan, the title should be super familiar XD) I've got Chris Medina's "What Are…Continue
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ZynVortex's discussion was featuredWhat exactly is a "monk" mode?
Forgive the noob here, I suspect I haven't been here long enough or early enough to catch an 'official' definition of what being in a monk mode means. Or is it a widely used term everywhere?The most prominent aspect about being a monk to me is that monks give up material pursuits that will distract them from their journey towards enlightenment (spiritual or otherwise), thus living an austere life. (Unless we're talking about Shaolin monks, in which case their most prominent aspect is how…See More
Yoel ben Yehuda replied to ZynVortex's discussion What exactly is a "monk" mode?"1.
Monk Mode
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The state of being completely focused on and only on training. In monk mode, there are no women, no alcohol, no fun, ONLY training.
Animal was going monk mode and therefore refused to be distracted, in…"
Oliver Williams replied to ZynVortex's discussion What exactly is a "monk" mode?"When your mind is clear and your thoughts are your own. you have entered monk mode my friend"
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ZynVortex posted a discussionWhat exactly is a "monk" mode?
Forgive the noob here, I suspect I haven't been here long enough or early enough to catch an 'official' definition of what being in a monk mode means. Or is it a widely used term everywhere?The most prominent aspect about being a monk to me is that monks give up material pursuits that will distract them from their journey towards enlightenment (spiritual or otherwise), thus living an austere life. (Unless we're talking about Shaolin monks, in which case their most prominent aspect is how…See More
ZynVortex replied to Dan Wells's discussion Self development: Where to start?"Strangely enough, nobody seems to have yet mentioned outright that this question of yours lacks depth and wondered if you have set any parameters as to what constitutes as a relevant and good answer. If I suggest you watch power rangers because…"
ZynVortex replied to Anthony D's discussion Identity and the setting of Goals"I think linking your identity to your goals is rather oversimplifying the matter. An identity could pertain to certain characteristics about you that doesn't brood any setting of goals. If you identify yourself as an Republican because you…"
ZynVortex replied to ZynVortex's discussion Feelings about feelings"An emotion about an emotion about an emotion?! We must go deeper.."
ZynVortex replied to ZynVortex's discussion Feelings about feelings"Haha actually what I was curious about was the concept that our brains tend to link a second emotion with a first emotion, more or less as a kind of emotional response to our initial emotions, particularly how that reaction would pan out inside our…"
ZynVortex replied to ZynVortex's discussion How do we view women who are raped?"From a social perspective, I remain largely neutral and can only offer opinions rather than facts. Whether or not people will rush to see how much is it the woman's fault that she got raped depends on a lot of factors. This includes what sort…"
ZynVortex's discussion was featuredFeelings about feelings
I'm not too sure if the question I'm facing at the moment is relevant to anything regarding self-development, but as emotions go, I've learned a lot from here (and elsewhere) about being emotionally self-aware. I've also learned that we can develop emotions about our emotions, a linking of a 2nd emotion with a 1st. How does that actually work out in our brain?Correct me if I'm wrong, I get the idea that our emotions are basically neurochemical reactions in our brain. Chemicals such as oxytocin,…See More
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Tell me what to sacrifice..
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
".. so there's a chance for me to want you."
There is a sorta colloquial saying in Chinese, 东西是死的，人是活的 (loosely translated as 'things are dead, but people are living', meant to usually point out that things cannot change themselves, but humans can change things). Maybe that's why its easier to let people down then to fail in doing some things. Because people are living creatures, they have emotions. You can appeal to them, ask for understanding, ask for concessions to be…
Continue Coz I don't know you and you don't know me..
Posted on April 26, 2011 at 2:51pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
".. its the same sun rising we all just look to the sky."
I don't have a big clue as to what I'm doing here really. Especially since I'm currently not an avid user on any of the common internet social mediums, am very out of touch with language to say nothing of writing and frankly, there are other things I'm supposed to be doing.
Then again, maybe that's why I'm here. The reason for all of these comes down to the fact that I'm struggling with a low emotional…
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Condemning others to validate ourselves.
Started by Lore in I Power: Self-Development Activism. Last reply by Lore 1 hour ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The ethical implications of "Temporal Isolation"
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Lexical argumentation and its merit
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Lore replied to Lore's discussion Condemning others to validate ourselves."Interesting. I think that just being aware that our behavior is not always justified and taking on some personal responsibility can go a long way."
Lore replied to Lore's discussion Condemning others to validate ourselves."Maybe I take empathy and attempting to understand such actions by people to the extreme, but I think it is important to understand the causes of such behavior. You do bring up a good point about school shootings Nathaniel, in that the media makes…"
Nathaniel Mortazavi replied to Lore's discussion Condemning others to validate ourselves."I agree with the principle to an extent. However, in the case of school shooters, I don't think it can be justified. Same with rape. There's definitely a line, but like you said, those are the most extreme cases.
On the topic of mass…"
Graham James Collins posted a status"The serious consideration of the Mars-one application. What extreme ramifications this new world discovery will play."
Rob replied to Lore's discussion Condemning others to validate ourselves." Taking the time to understand someone is harder to do when the behavior can be considered abhorrent. What is being discussed in the comments section is very…"
Bart replied to Lore's discussion Condemning others to validate ourselves."let he who has not sinned throw the first rock?
I should also mention that many people regard their way as "the best" way. If you do something a different way, you're shaking that belief, and they become defensive."
The Shiznit replied to The Shiznit's discussion Science Proves the Existence of God? in the group Transhumanism"In the beginning... was the code.
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