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A Short Note on Persistent Practices
Anything you practice to the level of effortless mastery will become a prejudicial frame that filters your experience of the world. The metaphors native to human activities - whether vacuuming the rug, making love or going to war - once these are ritually practiced, they become boundaries in... See more
50 things I know
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In short, it is our subjective evaluation of a practice's appeal--and less its real-world impact on our health, fertility, or strength—that often determines whether it sticks around and spreads. Of course, subjective appeal and objective benefits often converge. Hammers, matches, and spears produce material advantages, which is why we continue to
... See moreManvir Singh • Shamanism
Based on both personal experience and scientific evidence, I’m convinced about practices that might be considered “woo” such as plant medicine, breathwork, meditation, and somatic movement. I find myself aligned with debated philosophical ideas such as panpsychism, which to me offers the most parsimonious explanation for consciousness.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • Where Are You on the Woo Spectrum?
