There are clips of this on @X and it’s so good I had to share the whole transcript. So relevant now. Dr. Michael Burry’s 2012 commencement address for UCLA’s economics department. economics.ucla.edu/wp-conten….

In one of the most fascinating podcasts I’ve ever listened to, the members of NPR’s This American Life got their testosterone levels tested. All of the males had very low testosterone; some low enough doctors would recommend medication. And a trans guest talks about how taking testosterone made them suddenly interested in science.

When they say that no one’s coming to save you, they mean no one’s coming to save you from yourself. Get out of your own way, and do what you have to do to create the life of your dreams. Today. Now.

Is there anything better than this?

Although I’ve been “meditating” for years, today is the first time I truly prioritized my practice over whatever thought ran through my head. Curious to see where this will lead.

Open your eyes See the world with clarity Then you will know what to do

Enjoy the waters today!

‘Many of our prayers are misguided. We pray for comfort instead of character... for an easy way out instead of the strength to make it through …Many of our prayers would short-circuit God’s plans and purposes for our lives if he answered them. Maybe we should stop asking God to get us out of... and start asking him what he wants us to get out of those difficult circumstances.’

You will not be able to pray purely, wrote Evagrios the Solitary, if you are all involved with material affairs and agitated with unremitting concerns. For prayer is the rejection of concepts. From Paul Kingsnorth’s most recent post. Excellent stuff. open.substack.com/pub/paulki…

Steps for today: Stay the Course. Unless you’re going the wrong way. Then pivot. Figure out which path you’re one.

194 COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS WERE TESTED ALL HAD EXTREME LEVELS OF BENZENE IN THE AIRCRAFT! Benzene is a proven carcinogen. What if “Jet Lag” is actually just benzene poisoning? The engine oil particles pass through the bleed air system and enter the passenger cabin every 3 minutes. The HEPA filter installed on aircrafts does NOT filter out benzene. You need an activated CARBON filter to remove these toxic vapors. We deserve clean air on all flights. Health experts like Aajonus talked about this back in 2004, but 20 years later nothing has changed. The source of the picture is from a recent 2022 study which I have linked below. Tag or write to the FAA (@FAANews), EASA (@EASA), ICAO (@icao) and share this so it gets their attention!

For those hitting the ocean and waves this summer. This is really simple. You can spot a rip current. Unfortunately, it's where it looks easiest and safest to enter the sea. This is because the rip current is looping around and pulling back OUT. Hence no waves rolling IN. NEVER ENTER THE SEA HERE. If you are already in the sea and get caught in a rip current (you'll know because you will suddenly be moved from your location and it will be impossible to swim against it) don't panic. Swim ACROSS, not against the rip current. For example, rather than trying to swim to shore while being pushed out, swim parallel to the beach and you will be able to get out. Then you can swim ashore. Please educate friends or family visiting the beaches this summer. Stay safe 🙏🛟🏖️

Walk when you're having conflict with your partner: get outside in the sun discuss while on a walk. The entire conversation will be processed in a better, more productive way. Move the body to access the best mindset.

C. S. Lewis, just to remind you what's important this weekend

“He who will drink from my mouth will become like me…” - Jesus Whose words are you drinking? What people are you matching??

We once lived in a world where Ella Fitzgerald and Karen Carpenter sang together.

The small town of Pittsfield, MA is taking on Verizon, after a new cell tower caused some major health issues in 17 residents who lived close to the cell tower. Cheer them on. You could be next. substack.com/home/post/p-145…

Anyone who romanticizes poverty has never been poor,

“Why is it so important not to take things apart in order to understand what they are?” - Ian McGilchrist besharamagazine.org/metaphys…

Yeah this post if you agree that math is awesome!

We were not designed to push buttons. I want to put the key in the ignition and turn it and feel the engine start. I want to turn the key in the other direction and feel the car engine turn off. I want to slam the trunk door shut. I want to feel physically connected to my reality. All these physical actions have been replaced by buttons. It’s so unsatisfying. Our bodies were meant to do things, and to interact with our physical environment in real mechanical ways. Our bodies were not meant to push buttons all day. Perhaps it is this underlying disconnection from physical reality that happens push by push, button by button that is enabling people to completely lose touch with reality at this time.