We've amputated the sacred dimension of reality and yet the wound still bleeds. But that realization (painful though it is) can become a turning point. It gestures toward a deeper mode of attunement: Religio The sacred binding that connects us to reality in all its depth and

“Virtue gives birth to tranquility, tranquility to leisure, leisure to disorder, disorder to ruin... and similarly from ruin, order is born, from order virtue, from virtue, glory and good fortune.” ― Niccolo Machiavelli, “History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy”

Key Stretching Principles: „Prying“⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣„Let’s use the example of the straddle… So what you’re trying to do is not just force your way in one direction, but you’re trying to kind of pry it and loosen up in every direction possible. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣So let’s say that you are

zerohedge True. That is why Bitcoin is based on energy: you can issue fake fiat currency, and every government in history has done so, but it is impossible to fake energy.

Optimism is associated with a longer life. Stay positive.

Approx. 0% of chimpanzees living in the wild are obese. Approx. 40% of chimpanzees surviving in captivity (ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyle, limited sunlight) are obese. 40% of U.S. adults are obese. Damn genetics. Never mind—we’ll sort it out by selling them

“Do sets of 10 reps on the minute for as long as you can maintain maximum power. On the surface it seems like the rest is very generous, but remember that we are after power, not ‘burn.’ Do your swings three times a week, varying the volume. On Friday, do as many perfect sets as

Doing 2 or more “exercise snacks” per day can boost VO₂ max by 5–17%. VO₂ max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and overall health. Yet, nearly 40% of people who perform 150–300 minutes per week of moderate exercise fail to improve it.

Q: What are the marks of a real teacher [sadguru]? Ramana Maharshi: Steady abidance in the Self, looking at all with an equal eye unshakeable courage at all times, in all places and circumstances. Photo: Eyes by Lee Jeffries

“A fanatic is a coward turned inside out.“ — Patton, 1970

Wednesday’s Practice: #IPM #imperialprogramminimum - Kettlebell swing to split snatch: Singles from 16 kg to 40 kg, then 8 sets of 2: 28 kg, 28 kg, 32 kg, 28 kg, 28 kg, 32 kg, 28 kg, 28 kg - Kettlebell bent press: Singles from 16 kg to 44 kg, then 8 sets of 2: 32 kg, 32 kg,

"You just got lucky" We bitcoiners hear this all the time when bitcoin reaches new ATHs. But there's actually no luck involved at this point. Maybe in 2011-2013 when bitcoin was really obscure, you needed to be lucky to hear about it. But by 2025, everybody has heard about

The evidence is clear: Early school start times clash with teen biology Delaying school start times improves academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being in adolescents Insufficient sleep from early schedules likely contributes significantly to higher rates of

Creating my own problems just so I can solve them.

“Keeping it simple also keeps it healthy. And saves money.” —Robert Lufkin, MD Robert Lufkin MD I lift kettlebells, barbells, and dumbbells, I eat meat, veggies, eggs, nuts, and berries. Why complicate things. #kiss #keepiitsimple #bestrong #strongfirst #eatpaleo

“The first words I ever heard my teacher say were, ‘Meditation is a universal Yes to everything’. Everything that came after that was simply a commentary on these words, although I didn’t realise this for some time. Everything started with that and resolved into that. At some

“Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy sh*t we don't need.” — Chuck Palahniuk Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club The film Fight Club premiered exactly 26 years ago. Like the original novel, it remains one of the defining works of the turn of