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teradyneezeri) wrote2015-03-04 11:22 am
teradyneezeri) wrote2015-03-04 11:22 am
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Masks, meditation stones, and disconnection
A close friend (separate from the previously mentioned friend) brought up several issues I had talked about in the past. In particular, they knew of the issues I have been having with my memory and ability to concentrate. They brought up the idea of a mask to help instil and invoke certain feelings and thought processes in my mind.
I had already told them that once I can afford it, I wish to buy a mask from WildGasMasks once I am able to afford one. However, they brought up another option: a ceremonial-style mask. Much like on Earth, Legecians often use ornate masks made of various materials, though unlike humans, those sometimes include heavier materials such as gemstone.
I admittedly had never thought of that possibility, and it is a well-placed recommendation. It would also be much cheaper to buy or make one until I can purchase the mask I wish to obtain from WildGasMasks.
My friend also brought up meditation stones to help me calm my mind. These are not the small hand-held stones that many often suggest. Rather, it is a massive stone meant to be placed outside, for one to sit on while they meditate. I was forced to turn that idea down since my mates and I do not own the land (or home) where we currently live. I would eventually like to follow this suggestion, though for now, perhaps I should look at the smaller stones as an option.
As our discussion went on, I brought up how I've become rather adverse to a majority of social networks. In fact, I find myself checking Facebook maybe once or twice a day now, if that. If I log into Facebook, I often post a quick message and leave it at that. I have no interest in what people are talking about now. I feel like it has become nothing but noise, and I yearn for a way to remove that noise.
My friend admitted that they only communicate through email and SMS now, as their phone--a Japanese flip-phone--makes it rather easy to do such things. They suggested that I use my Firefox OS phone, as any American feature phone will be unable to do such basic tasks very well. Admittedly, they are right--American feature phones of are rather poor quality in comparison.
Once I upgrade my ZTE Open C to a custom build of the latest version, perhaps I will switch to it, if for no other reason than to help myself disconnect a little. After all, if I want to learn how to focus myself once again, I can think of no better way than to remove the source of my issues. Perhaps doing so will also assist in relieving some of my stress as well.
Perhaps I should work on getting that personal instance of Dreamwidth running as well.
I had already told them that once I can afford it, I wish to buy a mask from WildGasMasks once I am able to afford one. However, they brought up another option: a ceremonial-style mask. Much like on Earth, Legecians often use ornate masks made of various materials, though unlike humans, those sometimes include heavier materials such as gemstone.
I admittedly had never thought of that possibility, and it is a well-placed recommendation. It would also be much cheaper to buy or make one until I can purchase the mask I wish to obtain from WildGasMasks.
My friend also brought up meditation stones to help me calm my mind. These are not the small hand-held stones that many often suggest. Rather, it is a massive stone meant to be placed outside, for one to sit on while they meditate. I was forced to turn that idea down since my mates and I do not own the land (or home) where we currently live. I would eventually like to follow this suggestion, though for now, perhaps I should look at the smaller stones as an option.
As our discussion went on, I brought up how I've become rather adverse to a majority of social networks. In fact, I find myself checking Facebook maybe once or twice a day now, if that. If I log into Facebook, I often post a quick message and leave it at that. I have no interest in what people are talking about now. I feel like it has become nothing but noise, and I yearn for a way to remove that noise.
My friend admitted that they only communicate through email and SMS now, as their phone--a Japanese flip-phone--makes it rather easy to do such things. They suggested that I use my Firefox OS phone, as any American feature phone will be unable to do such basic tasks very well. Admittedly, they are right--American feature phones of are rather poor quality in comparison.
Once I upgrade my ZTE Open C to a custom build of the latest version, perhaps I will switch to it, if for no other reason than to help myself disconnect a little. After all, if I want to learn how to focus myself once again, I can think of no better way than to remove the source of my issues. Perhaps doing so will also assist in relieving some of my stress as well.
Perhaps I should work on getting that personal instance of Dreamwidth running as well.