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In addition to the perspectives that other people shared here, here’s a few more for thought:

From a Taoist standpoint you may be depleting your life force energy: chi. In the mundane sense, you might just have less energy in life, and the esoteric side of Taoism you might not be able to proceed on the path of inner alchemy.

From a Buddhist perspective, in the mundane view, it might train yourself to habitually Strengthen your craving and attachment, which can contribute to suffering.

From esoteric Buddhist view I am certain there would be a discussion to be had on energies, and potentially even spirits.

From a neurological point of view, such as Dr. Huberman, he might address it from the topic of dopamine reward mechanisms. Dopamine peaks and troughs that lead to increased dopamine seeking behavior, and ultimately get in the way of your drive towards accomplishing your goals. He can explain it better (dopamine in general).

I am not saying any of this to shame you or your actions however, we are still animals and I respect our animalistic side.

Zach you ever see the Warner Herzog Antarctica documentary?

That’s a cute doggy Brianna

Can I ask if you know a good sticker shop? I’m looking to get some printed myself

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Don’t dm it I am interested in following along 👀

I have a good friend an kind and wise old man who describes himself as a Christian mystic. He recommended a book called “fire within” a collection of writings of some of the Christian mystic saints of the middles ages. You might enjoy.

Lots of great suggestions here. I would add a short book called the Tao te Ching. Not a religion, more of philosophy, but it’s still generally categorized as such

I don’t have any particular book on Buddhism to recommend, in someways I feel people are better off, meditating rather than reading about it at first.

I also second the recommendation for the Jordan Peterson biblical lecture series

#asknostr I’d like to get some vinyl stickers printed potentially have a way to sell some of my sketches as stickers/hoodies etc via online form/storefront etc (zaps?). I’m curious if the nostr community can recommend some services?

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