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Last Notes npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ There's a famous Zen story about a young monk who was eager to achieve enlightenment quickly. He approached his master and asked, "Master, how long will it take me to reach enlightenment if I train very hard?" The master replied, "Ten years." Disappointed with this answer, the monk asked, "What if I train twice as hard?" The master thought for a moment and said, "Twenty years." Confused and frustrated, the monk asked, "Why would it take longer if I train harder?" The master smiled and explained, "When you are too focused on reaching the destination, you miss the path. The harder you strain, the longer the journey becomes. True understanding comes from patience and presence, not from forcing progress." npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Arnold Schwarzenegger on Meat Industry's "Real Men Eat Meat" Marketing: "That's Not Based on Reality" 👀🔊 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/66c9254932331fd2d4660ca5b4c6fcac79ad1c770b7981a9f9a53e3c0923a36d.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/GMpsHiNr35U #IKITAO #HealthAndNutrition npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Did you know that The Matrix is a trans allegory? https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-53692435 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ "The 64 year-old Lundstrom was, to put it mildly, a controversial figure with far-right political leanings and some extremely questionable associations. The Register once called him The Pirate Bay's "neo-Nazi sugar daddy" due to his links to various far-right and outright fascist groups. Lundstrom also had a sideline in Holocaust denial, claiming Nazi Germany did not set out to systematically murder concentration camp prisoners." #nevent1q…vdlv npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ "If people can hate for no reason, I can love." #nevent1q…jzsz #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ The mind craves for formulations and definitions, always eager to squeeze reality into a verbal shape. — Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ OSHO: Jesus Wanted to Save the World 👀🔊 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/5f878135af2a7094f1eec507bff2179a3eef57633126070fe13121b9a16096d4.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/2fTQ9xNoxgI #IKITAO #OSHO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Goodnight, #Nostr 🙏🏻💜 #nevent1q…pd8a npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ All things fade, save that which you are, that from which you came, and to that which you return. — Ava ॐ #IKITAO #AvaQuotes npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Excellent choice. Good morning. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Goodnight, #Nostr #nevent1q…93jf #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Your car is being tracked. See where license plate readers are, avoid them, and report new ones. This is such a valuable website. Go ahead, have a look at some locations near you. #nevent1q…64h9 #IKITAO #Privacy npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Good morning. B12 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Possibly, and bots, though "many" is a relative term. There have only been between 15k to 20k active daily users (daily trusted pubkeys writing events) on Nostr the past two months, and just a little over 40k weekly. Lurking does not help #GrowNostr—we need more participation and posts on a variety of topics, not just tech and Bitcoin, if Nostr is to be successful in the long run. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Your say you are a Christian for peace in your bio, yet you are not representing either with this comment. What does that make you? npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It is good to see the salad to meat portions are in order. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ If #Nostr goes #deadstr everytime #Bitcoin goes #upstr or #downstr...it's really not a good #lookstr. #GrowNostr https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/1bb596d87bde128f8ed6e42a732bbd51772499a00b25dbb7e6043be41c8f6a9a.jpg npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I see you have the website address in your bio. Is it your site? Tell us more. There's really not much info on the page that can be gathered about what it offers and why others should use it. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Attention #Nostr creators! Tired of paying $60+ a year for your media hosting? Check out @nprofile…58av and stack more sats with your savings. #IKITAO #GrowNostr npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Putting together some shelves at the moment, and I am once again reminded of how essential a good #Leatherman is to anyone's toolkit. #nevent1q…thup #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ For some time now, I have been looking for high-quality, heavy-gague stainless steel food trays, similar to the ones I ate off of during my months at the Sikh Gurdwara in Seattle. I finally found them from a well-established brand in India called Sumeet. I ordered six for the van. 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The universe certainly does have a way of attracting like energy. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Tried zapping you on the post and directly, and I keep getting this error. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/acf363ec6d9235e4ed1d0275b85537d45b79af72d4f70950100e5c54b371bdaa.png npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Openvibe is not open source. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ For those experiencing the #Coinos "Unable to send zap" error: https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/0d6aaa3326b3dc5b758206926fd08ba3046a94595c5ca54bde0533c457b5256f.png #nevent1q…52lr npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Deva Premal - Mangalam (Remastered) 🔊🙏🏻💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/8f991ac6aad463a670a79f113a9f07db995291cfa92919dba21c35b55fb9e193.mp4 mangalam bhagavan vishnum
mangalam garudadhwajah
mangalam pundareekaksham
mangalaya tano hari मंगलम् भगवान् विष्णुः । मंगलम् गरुडध्वजः । मंगलम् पुण्डरीकाक्षः । मंगलाय तनो हरिः ॥ Beloved Lord Vishnu is auspicious.
Auspicious is His vehicle Garuda, the image on His flag.
Auspicious are His lotus-like eyes.
So auspicious, His manifestation. ॐ Benefits of chanting this mantra: This Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu Mantra creates a protective shield of positive energy, bringing harmony to one's surroundings while invoking divine blessings for new beginnings. Through Lord Vishnu's divine attributes, it dispels negative energies and deepens one's spiritual connection with the sustaining force of the universe. YT https://youtu.be/gATQWaal1Uk #IKITAO #DevaPremal #Miten #Manose #Bhakti #Mantra #Music npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Everybody is talking about what we fry our potatoes in, without acknowledging the obvious fact that fried and processed foods are unhealthy, no matter what oils you use. — Ava ॐ #IKITAO #AvaQuotes #HealthAndWellness npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ New salts came in today. They taste wonderful, and the quality of my remineralized distilled water is now better than ever. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/40402a8f8cd8192b8377b13fdf9cc47760bac2d1a5635dd406f2ad4075aaa4e6.jpg Scalar Enhanced Transformational Salts from Dr. Gabriel Cousens are a unique blend of five mineral-rich, ancient seabed and sea salts sourced from the Andes Mountains, Hawaii, the Himalayas, and Utah. They're free of additives, chemicals, preservatives, excipients, stabilizers, conditioners, explosives, rocks, shells, microplastics, and other toxins or pollutants. These salts are designed to recharge and detoxify. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/72c636aa870ebfbaad6a31a403d72249babd7e537ac844ed39d5855773fe8aca.webp And of course @nprofile…xz56 has thoroughly examined them and wholeheartedly agrees. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/f02a79718c0c24a16a5c210c510094222d9d0db311705c8d91e614983cf0fd70.jpg #nevent1q…df95 #IKITAO #HealthAndWellness npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Trump announced a new U.S. strategic crypto reserve over the weekend that would include Bitcoin, and immediately BTC rebounded from $78,200 to over $92,000—an 11% surge. Can you see the valuation manipulation? Still feeling confident Bitcoin ethos is the priority? #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Not sure what you mean. The price of Monero is not falling. "Monero price is +58.66% over the last year." https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/9fa8422c6684b46a6fc3ac33968154b416a959de05ce0c0125aca68a949e2700.png https://www.kraken.com/prices/monero Delisting Monero makes it more private. #nevent1q…n80y npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ An excerpt from "The Power of Myth": CAMPBELL: Certainly Star Wars has a valid mythological perspective. It shows the state as a machine and asks, "Is the machine going to crush humanity or serve humanity? Humanity comes not from the machine but from the heart. What I see in Star Wars is the same problem that Faust gives us: Mephistopheles, the machine man, can provide us with all the means, and is thus likely to determine the aims of life as well. But of course the characteristic of Faust, which makes him eligible to be saved, is that he seeks aims that are not those of the machine. Now, when Luke Skywalker unmasks his father, he is taking off the machine role that the father has played. The father was the uniform. That is power, the state role. ...Darth Vader has not developed his own humanity. He's a robot. He's a bureaucrat, living not in terms of himself but in terms of an imposed system. This is the threat to our lives that we all face today. Is the system going to flatten you out and deny you your humanity, or are you going to be able to make use of the system to the attainment of human purposes? How do you relate to the system so that you are not compulsively serving it? It doesn't help to try to change it to accord with your system of thought. The momentum of history behind it is too great for anything really significant to evolve from that kind of action. The thing to do is learn to live in your period of history as a human being. That's something else, and it can be done. MOYERS: By doing what? CAMPBELL: By holding to your own ideals for yourself and, like Luke Skywalker, rejecting the system's impersonal claims upon you. — Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers #IKITAO #Politics #Tech #AI #Mythology npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ The new water distiller arrived today. @nprofile…xz56 gave it her seal of approval. It is the perfect size (5 gallon water container included in image for size comparison—I do not drink from or store purified water in plastic). I cleaned it, rinsed and boiled the carbon filter for 5 minutes as per the instructions. Once this first gallon is finished, I will discard it "as it may contain harmless matter from manufacturing and packaging," then it will be good to go. 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And there are plenty of other Bitcoiners, privacy advocates, and infosec professionals who would disagree with you. Have a good one. #nevent1q…l0tg npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Most of my American Sanskrit Institute physical materials order arrived today, and I am very happy with the content and quality. The large Atlas is a perfect size at 14" × 9.5". The dictionary will be here tomorrow or the next day. I cannot say enough positive things about this Sanskrit course for native English speakers. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/c14a5b25a7617ec1dbe163faa166ab078d8e1a04ecab6478e61ca9aefdc54b96.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/2567a2f81c4c60ebf464d79782b93cd3d5e30c3cbddd897ea9902856129f2afe.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/6faa4454be7aa9aab118e32e3d1349781e4d7f0f2d958b4022a8825fba3119d8.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/0f7132655dcedf7243964adf6338a74a9a7e5a7e4fab2b39f3b7dda42b6e2181.jpg #nevent1q…sw96 #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ New baby chicks are growing at Casa de Ava 🐣 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/b69bae2438052cc52397972e9e933a7eec42bc95d9df18f577b24ca6ec52884b.mp4 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/68101b4f1fd1a290953c96d3ff8633cc68ebe83b2f6ca8389473ab1372df72f7.jpg #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Fall Out Boy - Immortals 🔊💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/a568c56693410fc34d8a83fa6223f40e113a9b97da4039c8e5ebdf25e7c7ad3f.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/Y4o_8zbelwY #FallOutBoy #Music npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ In ruling the people and in serving heaven it is best for a ruler to be sparing. It is because he is sparing That he may be said to follow the way from the start; Following the way from the start he may be said to accumulate an abundance of virtue; Accumulating an abundance of virtue there is nothing he cannot overcome; When there is nothing he cannot overcome, no one knows his limit; When no one knows his limit He can possess a state; When he possesses the mother of a state He can then endure. This is called the way of deep roots and firm stems by which one lives to see many days. — #Tao Te Ching: Ch 59 (D.C. Lau translation) #IKITAO #TaoistWisdom npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Navigating the now. Two planes nearly collided on the runway at Chicago’s Midway Airport. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/80bb011138f0f48fd382cc9f7b32d4e38102e50828d105565a80a9e6114698d4.mp4 #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ meraki (μεράκι) /meh-RAH-kee/ n. A modern Greek word describing the soul, creativity, or love put into something; the essence of yourself that you infuse into any activity or pursuit. For example, it describes the feeling when a song overtakes you emotionally and moves you to dance, sing, or express yourself fully. It represents doing anything with passion, from the heart, and with absolute devotion—whether it's work, art, cooking, or any other activity. "When you do things from your soul, you feel a river of joy moving in you." — Rumi #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ शुभरात्री #Nostr. Morning comes early, and quality sleep is important. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It has been said: Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. — Ava ॐ #IKITAO #AvaQuotes npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Every time I see the "alpha" power pose: https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/6dc5baa386c8c66f8b9d06cc6e2bc992a4c69077aca2abf93dc215a0b7d0cf91.jpg npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I have, and I agree. I have read through the Vedas, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad Gita unabridged English translations by Bibek Debroy and other retellings/translations, and am at the moment making my way through his translation of the Ramayana. I am currently able to read/speak the 51 sutras of the Samadhi Pada fully in Sanskrit, and I look forward to reading the others in Sanskrit soon—starting with the Ramayana. Sanskrit is such a beautiful language; no translation can do it justice. I recently saw this short interview with Bibek Debroy and enjoyed it very much. Have you seen it? It was unfortunate to hear of his transition ॐ शान्तिः He did a lot of good. It is only about every 100 years that someone attempts an unabridged translation of the Mahabharata, and his English translation is wonderful—top two in my opinion—definitely the most accessible for modern readers. EP 48 | Bibek Debroy speaks about translating the Mahabharata and the digital age https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/b54a9c48f9aefc728b0552072cdcf38d0b8785959c71ec7b20f6509c51cb7b7f.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/eK3wR_JMkj8 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Picked up the hardcopy/download hybrid version of this definitive, comprehensive Sanskrit course by American Sanskrit Institute last night. https://www.americansanskrit.com/shop/sanskrit-by-download-text-in-binder-sanskrit-atlas-1-atlas-course-dlhard-copy-text-ship-sbycd-text-in-binder-large-atlas-atlas-course-text I chose the hybrid version of "Noun Declensions" as my included Atlas course: https://www.americansanskrit.com/shop/noun-declensions-atlas-course-downloadable "Noun Declensions — Nouns are the most common forms in the Sanskrit language. This program includes 360 nouns in 12 declensions, each in all 8 cases, fully printed out, with 12 CDs (Downloads). This is an excellent supplement to Sanskrit by CD (Download Interactive). By providing additional practice of forms, increasing vocabulary and naturally increasing ease and speed in reading Devanagari script." ...and got a hardcover copy of the esteemed and most comprehensive "A Sanskrit-English Dictionary" by Sir Monier Monier-Williams (with well over 180,000 words). https://www.americansanskrit.com/shop/a-sanskrit-english-dictionary Now, I can let go of my cassette rips and scanned PDFs, and dive deeper into these courses with high quality audio and hard copies of the written reference materials. I am quite looking forward to this. जय हो (Jai Ho!) Let there be victory! #IKITAO #Sanskrit npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/e5daa373694f30e331c165934c7102f5ceb42ff8e338505ad2de4cd95afe25e0.jpg I have heard: One night the poet, Awhadi of Kerman, a very great Muslim poet, was sitting on his porch bent over a vessel. Shams e-Tabrizi, a great Sufı mystic, happened to pass by. Shams e-Tabrizi looked at the poet, at what he was doing. He asked the poet, "What are you doing?" The poet said, "Contemplating the moon in a bowl of water." Shams e-Tabrizi started laughing, with an uproarious laughter, a mad laughter. The poet started feeling uncomfortable; a crowd gathered. And the poet said, "What is the matter? Why are you laughing so much? Why are you ridiculing me?" Shams e-Tabrizi said, "Unless you have broken your neck, why don't you look directly at the moon in the sky?" The moon is there, the full moon is there, and this poet was sitting with a bowl of water and looking into the bowl of water at the reflection of the moon! Seeking truth in scriptures, seeking truth in philosophies, is looking at the reflection. If you ask somebody else how you should live your life you are asking for misguidance, because that man can only talk about his own life. And never, never, are two lives the same. Whatsoever he can say or impart to you will be about his own life — and that too only if he has lived. He may have asked somebody else, he may have followed somebody else, he may have been an imitator himself; then it is a reflection of a reflection. And centuries pass and people go on reflecting the reflection of the reflection of the reflection — and the real moon is always there in the sky waiting for you. It is your moon, it is your sky, look directly. Be immediate about it. Why borrow my eyes or anybody else's eyes? You have been given eyes, beautiful eyes to see, and to see directly. Why borrow understanding from anybody? Remember, it may be an understanding to me, but the moment you borrow it, it becomes knowledge to you — it is no longer understanding. Understanding is only that which has been experienced by the person himself. It may be understanding for me, if I have looked at the moon, but the moment I say it to you it becomes knowledge, it is no longer understanding. Then it is just verbal, then it is just linguistic. And language is a lie. — Osho (The Art of Dying: Talks on Hassidism, Ch 1) #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Indeed, but there is a loophole: Sex toys are available to sell as "novelty toys," just not as "sex toys." It's like selling a "bong" is also illegal, but if you call it a "water pipe—for tobacco use" and you also sell other legal smoking products, then it is legal. RE: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 1943 "...states can still require it while offering exemptions. And states have varying levels of exemptions — for example, Florida and Texas allow for a student to be exempted from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance only if a parent or guardian consents." https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/47-us-states-have-laws-requiring-students-recite-pledge-of-allegiance/ npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Here I stand and if I shut my eyes, and try to conceive my existence, "I," "I," "I," what is the idea before me? The idea of a body? Am I, then, nothing but a combination of material substances? The Vedas declare, "No." I am a spirit living in a body. I am not the body. The body will die, but I shall not die. Here am I in this body; it will fall, but I shall go on living. — Swami Vivekananda (At the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago on September 11, 1893) #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Conservative Christians in Alabama Canceled Yoga for Nearly 30 Years: Ban Finally Lifted in 2021—But Don't Say Namaste Nearly four years ago, Alabama ended a nearly 30-year "moral panic" by lifting its ban on yoga in public schools—though with bizarre restrictions. While students can now practice yoga poses (parents' written permission required), they are still prohibited from chanting mantras, saying "namaste," using Sanskrit terms, or practicing meditation in 2025. The 1993 ban was pushed by conservative Christian groups because—get ready for it— that would promote Hinduism. Despite yoga being more popular in America than in its birthplace of India, with most practitioners viewing it primarily as exercise rather than religion, and the fact that Hinduism is not evangelical and has no conversion process. And for those arguing "religion doesn't belong in schools"—these are the same schools where, by law in 47 states, from age five, students are required—with varying exemptions for students or staff who wish to opt out—to participate in the daily ritual of standing, facing the flag, hands over hearts, to pledge allegiance to the flag and to the Republic, "one nation under God." Apparently, nothing strikes fear into the heart of conservative Christians quite like stretching and deep breathing. #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ You can use Proton with your own domain, but the core Proton services are not designed for self-hosting. While Proton is open source on the client side, their service infrastructure is proprietary and cannot be self-hosted on a NAS or any other personal hardware. AFAIK, the only self-hosting related options with Proton are using a custom domain with Proton services and utilizing their SMTP bridge for integration with other applications. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ If we guarantee every person the same basic dignities we provide to inmates—food, shelter, healthcare, education, and opportunities for growth—we create the foundation for all humans to reach their potential. When people aren't struggling to survive, they can focus on creating, innovating, and contributing to society. This isn't just about naturally reducing crime and our prison population—it's about unleashing humanity's collective potential. — Ava ॐ #IKITAO #AvaQuotes npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Death is certain to the one that is born and birth is certain to the one that dies. Therefore, you should not lament over the inevitable. — Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2, Verse 27 जातस्य हि ध्रुवो मृत्युर्ध्रुवं जन्म मृतस्य च | तस्मादपरिहार्येऽर्थे न त्वं शोचितुमर्हसि || 27|| jātasya hi dhruvo mṛityur dhruvaṁ janma mṛitasya cha tasmād aparihārye ’rthe na tvaṁ śhochitum arhasi #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I agree. I am still practicing Hindi and Sanskrit, so every time I watch it I have an opportunity to increase listening comprehension. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Were I possessed of the least knowledge, I would, when walking on the great way, fear only paths that lead astray. The great way is easy, yet people prefer by-paths. The court is corrupt, The fields are overgrown with weeds, The granaries are empty; Yet there are those dressed in fineries, With swords at their sides, Filled with food and drink, And possessed of too much wealth. This is known as taking the lead in robbery. Far indeed is this from the way. — #Tao Te Ching: Ch 53 (D.C. Lau translation) #IKITAO #TaoistWisdom npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ #nevent1q…v0n0 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ There certainly is. The scientific evidence demonstrates a clear causal relationship between red meat consumption,cardiovascular disease, and arterial function—not just a complex association. While I've provided comprehensive sources below, I encourage you to explore the research yourself beyond AI assistants, which often oversimplify these relationships (they still can't do research very well). You'll find abundant authoritative sources and scientific consensus—just make sure to research their funding sources as well. Here are a few very important sources that are not funded by the meat and dairy industries, which often influence research outcomes through selective publishing practices. When industry-funded studies reveal harmful effects, they frequently remain unpublished (they don't have to publish their findings). Conversely, these industries have a long history of publishing studies that show favorable results, even when the research methodology is flawed or biased. "A 2016 cohort study led by Harvard involving 131,342 participants found that every 10% increase in calories from animal protein led to a corresponding 8% increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, and concluded that “high animal protein intake was positively associated with cardiovascular mortality and high plant protein intake was inversely associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality” (31). Another major cohort study involving more than 81,000 participants, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, found that those eating the most protein from meat versus those eating the least had a 61% increased risk of cardiovascular death, while those eating the most protein from nuts and seeds experienced a 40% reduction in risk (32). All told, simply avoiding animal products can reduce a man's risk of dying from heart disease by 55% (25)." "As referenced in The Plant-Based Advantage, a single animal-based meal can constrict our arteries by 40% just two hours after consuming it. Cardiovascular disease takes hold when this assault on our arteries continues day after day, year after year, until they become so stiff and narrow that blood flow to our hearts and brains becomes restricted. This process sets the stage for pieces of unstable plaque to break off and block blood flow to one of our arteries, at which point we may suffer a heart attack or stroke. Many factors play a role in why animal foods aren’t good for your cardiovascular system. These include the numerous compounds and molecules that come from foods like meat — including endotoxins, trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), heterocyclic amines (HCAs), and heme iron — which can inflame our arteries and lead to the formation of plaques (28,33). Heme iron is so potentially damaging that just eating one more milligram per day is associated with a 27% increase in risk of coronary heart disease (34). To put that in perspective, a single hamburger patty can contain two milligrams of heme iron or more (35-37). Meanwhile, a large body of evidence shows that plants have the opposite effect, improving arterial function via a completely different set of constituents, including antioxidants and plant-sourced nitrates, which soothe the inflammation that can lead to cardiovascular disease while improving blood flow to our heart, brain and other organs (38,39). Taking all of this into account, it may come as no surprise that a healthy plant-based diet is not only effective at preventing cardiovascular disease, but is the only diet that has ever been clinically proven to actually reverse it (40,41)." Sources: (25) Le LT, Sabaté J. Beyond Meatless, the Health Effects of Vegan Diets: Findings from the Adventist Cohorts. Nutrients. 2014 Jun;6(6):2131-47. (28) Hever J, Cronise RJ. Plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals: implementing diet as a primary modality in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. J Geriatr Cardiol. 2017 May;14(5):355-68. (31) Song M, Fung TT, Hu FB, Willett WC, Longo VD, Chan AT, Giovannucci EL. Association of Animal and Plant Protein Intake With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Oct;176(10):1453-63. (32) Tharrey M, Mariotti F, Mashchak A, Barbillion P, Delattre M, Fraser GE. Patterns of plant and animal protein intake are strongly associated with cardiovascular mortality: the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort. Int J Epid. 2018 Oct;47(5):1603-12. (33) Erridge C, Attina T, Spickett CM, Webb DJ. A high-fat meal induces low-grade endotoxemia: evidence of a novel mechanism of postprandial inflammation. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Nov;86(5):1286-92. (34) Yang W, Li B, Dong X, Zhang XQ, Zeng Y, Zhou JL, Tang YH, Xu JJ. Is heme iron intake associated with risk of coronary heart disease? A meta-analysis of prospective studies. Eur J Nutr. 2014 Mar;53(2):395-400. (35) Young LR, Nestle M. Portion sizes and obesity: responses of fast-food companies. J Public Health Policy. 2007 Jul;28(2):238-48. (36) Cross AJ, Harnly JM, Ferrucci LM, Risch A, Mayne ST, Sinha R. Developing a heme iron database for meats according to meat type, cooking method and doneness level. Food Nutr Sci. 2012 Jul;3(7):905-13. (37) HealthLinkBC. Iron in Foods. Nutrition Series - Number 68d. Feb 2017. (38) Leopold JA. Antioxidants and Coronary Artery Disease: From Pathophysiology to Preventive Therapy. Coron Artery Dis. 2015 Mar;26(2):176-83. (39) Raubenheimer K, Bondonno C, Blekkenhorst L, Wagner KH, Peake JM, Neubauer O. Effects of dietary nitrate on inflammation and immune function, and implications for cardiovascular health. Nutr Rev. 2019 Aug;77(8):584-99. (40) Satija A, Hu FB. Plant-based diets and cardiovascular health. Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2018 Oct;28(7):437-41. (41) Kahleova H, Levin S, Barnard N. Cardio-Metabolic Benefits of Plant-Based Diets. Nutrients. 2017 Aug;9(8):848. ---- I highly recommend this documentary: #nevent1q…ujhy Then, if you're still skeptical (and even if you're not), this podcast: #nevent1q…cl2u npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ "There is a podcast episode of the Joe Rogan Experience that breaks down supposed inaccuracies in this documentary. In December 2019 James Wilks went on Joe Rogan's show and responded to the criticism and debated Chris Kresser for [nearly] 4 hours. Joe Rogan was so impressed he said he's considering taking the original show with Kresser offline." I encourage everyone to watch this after watching the documentary—especially those who are considering a carnivore diet. Joe Rogan Experience #1393 - James Wilks & Chris Kresser - The Game Changers Debate 👀🔊 https://youtu.be/s0zgNY_kqlI npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ The Game Changers 👀🔊 Trailer: https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/84e78aecd9c588cf0f349eb15059835d126c9d902666484683134f237904251b.mp4 Full Documentary: https://ia801700.us.archive.org/23/items/the-game-changers/The-Game-Changers.mp4 The Game Changers (2018), executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jackie Chan, is a documentary that follows James Wilks, an elite Special Forces trainer and winner of The Ultimate Fighter, as he travels the world exploring the science and benefits of plant-based nutrition. Directed by Oscar-winner Louie Psihoyos, the film features extraordinary athletes including multiple-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic and 2011 Germany's Strongest Man Patrik Baboumian, alongside special ops soldiers and visionary scientists. Through their stories and scientific evidence, Wilks' journey exposes outdated myths about meat, protein, and strength that affect not only athletic performance but the health of the global population. YT Trailer: https://youtu.be/iSpglxHTJVM Archive link: https://archive.org/details/the-game-changers You can also find it streaming on Netflix. #IKITAO #GoVegan npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Many Bitcoiners eat loads of fatty red meat because they think it makes them stronger, healthier, and even more masculine. The reality is, it leads to clogged arteries and erectile dysfunction, among many other well-documented health issues—there's nothing masculine about that. Ultimately, the only knowledge is self-knowledge. I can't make anyone do anything—any more than all this carnivore fad diet talk can make me do anything. All I can do is share my perspective, backed by decades of modern research, thousands of years of lived results, and today's world-class vegan athletes and peak performers. Freedom of speech and reclaiming our attention/time/life from big tech is a thread that connects people who use Nostr, so it was time to start speaking more about it. And yes, good on you—don't let perfect be the enemy of good. For example, I enjoy buttermilk, but I don't buy it because of the way cows are treated in factory farms. 'Grass-fed' is just a label, like 'organic'—with loose regulations that are easy to game. There's a stark difference between a Hindu cow, or Bessie being milked on the farm and well-cared for, and a mother who has had her babies stolen from her, lives in inhumane conditions, is shown no love, is an object to be used, and is pumped with antibiotics and other medicines just to keep her alive until she can't produce anymore. And then they're thrown away like garbage—sent to slaughter at just 4-5 years old when they should live to 20, their bodies so broken and worn they're only good for cheap hamburger meat and pet food. That's the reality behind every glass of milk from factory farms. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Food Choices | How Your Diet Affects Your Health | Health & Wellness 👀🔊 https://ia801703.us.archive.org/10/items/food-choices/Food-Choices.mp4 Archive link: https://archive.org/details/food-choices This ground-breaking documentary explores the impact that food choices have on people's health, the health of our planet and on the lives of other living species. And also discusses several misconceptions about food and diet. #IKITAO #GoVegan npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Yes, this is quite readily achievable through proper nutritional planning. I have done it for decades, and my children were raised vegan. Like countless others who understand proper plant-based nutrition, our regular medical tests consistently show optimal nutrient levels - no deficiencies. This list is far from exhaustive - the information is readily available for anyone willing to do their own research and/or consult a licensed plant-based nutritionist. It's worth noting that while most people rely on their physicians for nutrition advice, medical students receive an average of only 23.5 hours of nutrition education throughout medical school, with just 29% of U.S. medical schools meeting the minimum recommended 25 hours of nutrition training. Most of this limited education focuses on basic traditional nutrition principles rather than specialized dietary approaches like plant-based nutrition. Natural Creatine Production: - The body synthesizes creatine in the liver and kidneys, producing approximately 1-2g per day - A balanced plant-based diet can support adequate creatine synthesis - Supplementation needs depend primarily on: - Physical activity level - Exercise intensity - Training goals Who Might Need Supplementation: - Athletes engaged in: - High-intensity training - Strength training - Explosive sports - Regular exercisers doing: - Resistance training - High-intensity workouts Who May Not Need Supplementation: - People with moderate activity levels - Those not engaged in intensive strength training - Individuals following a balanced plant-based diet Creatine Synthesis: - The body can synthesize creatine from three amino acids: - Glycine - Arginine - Methionine - These precursors are found in plant foods: - Legumes (PDCAAS score 0.6-0.7) - Nuts (PDCAAS score 0.5-0.6) - Seeds (PDCAAS score 0.5-0.7) - Whole grains (PDCAAS score 0.4-0.5) Vegan Creatine Supplements: - Made from sarcosine and cyanamide - Natural sources of components: - Sarcosine: legumes, nuts - Cyanamide: almonds, spinach, soy, lima beans - Most supplements are vegan-friendly due to synthetic production Complete Protein Strategies: 1. Strategic Food Combinations (with complementary amino acid profiles): - Legumes + grains (combines lysine with methionine) - Rice + beans (PDCAAS score 0.8 when combined) - Quinoa + vegetables (quinoa provides all essential amino acids) - Nuts + whole grains - Lentils + rice - Hummus + pita 2. Nutrient-Dense Smoothies: - Use whole vegetables and fruits - Add protein boosters: - Hemp seeds (complete protein) - Chia seeds (high in omega-3s) - Plant protein powders - Spirulina (60-70% protein content) - Pumpkin seeds (high in zinc) Collagen Support: - Focus on collagen-building nutrients: - Vitamin C-rich foods - Zinc sources - Copper-containing foods - Silicon-rich foods - Key plant sources: - Citrus fruits - Berries - Leafy greens - Nuts and seeds This information isn't just backed by decades of modern research and successful application by nutritionists, vegan athletes, and medical professionals—it's supported by thousands of years of living evidence. From the vegetarian traditions of India's Ayurvedic system to Buddhist practitioners across Asia, entire populations have thrived without animal products for millennia. These cultures have long understood the art of combining plant foods to create complete nutrition, proving that a well-planned plant-based diet can support all aspects of health and physical performance. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ > The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. > > — Mahatma Gandhi #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Don't fall victim to diet fads. Humans are not naturally carnivores. #nevent1q…rf84 #nevent1q…8yv2 #IKITAO #GoVegan npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ > Your selective application of divine love contradicts its universal nature. > > — Ava ॐ #IKITAO #AvaQuotes npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It is wonderful—more of a memoir than Snowden's. Highly recommend both, and "No Place to Hide" by Glenn Greenwald. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Good. Yes, these men...and one woman. Have you read her book? npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Bit of an old photo of Chelsea, but the sentiment remains. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ "April 27, 1992. Greetings from Fairbanks! This is the last you shall hear from me, Wayne. Arrived here 2 days ago. It was very difficult to catch rides in the Yukon Territory. But I finally got here. Please return all mail I receive to the sender. It might be a very long time before I return South. If this adventure proves fatal and you don't ever hear from me again I want you to know you're a great man. I now walk into the wild. Alex." — Christopher McCandless (Alexander Supertramp) (Postcard received by Wayne Westerberg in Carthage, South Dakota.) https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/d7c6b3dd9cd8f52871c5cbf9fc7b34e4f13ff7cc9fa26887a4d87ea43ca04ed3.jpg #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ If your email has been widely shared, it's likely already available on the dark web. The real security risk isn't just email exposure and spam—it's the common practice of reusing the same email-password combination across multiple services. When a single service is breached (like a retailer or streaming platform), threat actors combine your exposed credentials with other leaked data, creating comprehensive profiles. One breach now compromises all accounts sharing those credentials. Best practice is maintaining dedicated front-facing emails for official business (some sites don't allow alias emails), while using unique email aliases and high-entropy passwords for every other service. Services like SimpleLogin (included with Proton) allow you to easily generate a unique email alias for each individual account. This compartmentalizes risk—if one service is compromised, others remain secure, and if an alias service fails, your primary email remains functional for critical communications. All of this can be stored in an open-source, independently security audited password manager that is either local on an air-gapped device (one that never connects to the Internet) like KeePass, or that uses cloud sync for greater convenience like Proton Pass/Bitwarden. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Classic. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Just hit 17k followers. And so it begins... https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/4faed3791635a30075e64d4969a4935928354f08ccf0d0af32875c3ec334ac90.png npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ This is Thunder, one of the roosters at Casa de Ava. This picture doesn't do him justice; both he and Lightning are big boys. Isn't he just beautiful? https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/b601266679a6a520ecd205ebe53caa8c5ddb0b7803151d70a5917472d095224e.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/715534d27d3a3740ad04b95764b57a8cbf4c4b901010b8c88bd703e8d6355aeb.jpg #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ That moment when Rick from Pawn Stars schools the sitting president of the United States: https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/b356c2ead01268075c053e1a7d84f9c470d644bfe0baa59137d315a088a34b3b.png "The United States has never made a penny. Most people didn't realize that. Those "damn Britts" made a penny, but we've never made a penny, we've always made a cent." 👀🔊 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/8be139f206bbc4b57fdc483937b8b7d7e5ead94b6ac39e15f3fdf51a5b1eb728.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/CLCih_-RuCQ #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ My previous home in Taiwan blessed us with beautiful sunset views over vast rice paddies, just a 10-minute motorcycle ride to the Northwest Coast with its isolated beaches. It served us well as a sanctuary for meditation and watching my children grow, and though it was far more house than our journey needed at the time, I have such fond memories. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/2f5796a1feb70cc329bb9442b25c8061827a42cfde78fcee08667b5f7e31377b.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/1cbb5a586c393ced8ef82061147d326ac54e05665b4a2e11142d01e44d1f4df9.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/80d7abdf2d7d9b1ebbbe65e06475860ed9a702afc0d8c40b0e02550a8bc70f1c.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/e03e6f95950951c88ed4efe9c38cb42b9a94361656ae804c291459c07b2adfd3.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/8c5d6cd65fc54e7802ccb1735a91bae026ca7f5d25d4692903f4c19ab2d9d48c.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/2eb062b95a3f01b0252150b10f8078036e287deee2006e038259fc28bf7a4c65.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/676d4fe5ec7f0212dba19ab5360ffe952d880b80de1673a7574cdcb17992d565.jpg #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ The people are saying it's a great place to eat freedom fries. I don't know if that's true or not, but that's what they're saying. #nevent1q…vvtt npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Many do not use the Lightning Network due to its inherent privacy issues. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Thought about trying notedeck, until now. Choice is freedom. Even with V4V, people have larger follower counts, and different economic situations—not everyone can zap everything they like, and for many, it feels too transactional. IMO, this constriction will lead to diminished engagement. #nevent1q…9r3k npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993) - Slow Ride / Low Rider 👀🔊💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/b13641cf2eab8c8f5140a094208bcfd6bf84d5ec36ca7e8911b7bcd7c6c9b84d.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/hTE2LjTvsqA #DazedAndConfused #Foghat #War #Music npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ A joke for today... A friend came to a cannibal and the food was prepared and the friend had never tasted anything like it. He had never even dreamed that food could be so tasty, so delicious. When he was leaving he said to the cannibal, "I loved the food. I have never loved food so much. When I come next, prepare the same dishes." And the cannibal said, "That is difficult, because I only had one mother." #IKITAO #OSHO #Jokes npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ **Are humans carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores?** https://www.sinergiaanimalinternational.org/single-post/are-humans-carnivores Unlike **obligate carnivores** like cats that depend entirely on meat for survival, humans show multiple biological traits that align more with herbivores: - Our **physical features** include: - Smaller mouths and fleshier lips - Blunt, flat nails rather than sharp claws - Teeth lacking carnivores' blade-like carnassials - Jaw structure similar to herbivores - Much weaker stomach acid (pH 4-5) compared to carnivores' highly acidic stomachs (pH 1 or less) - Unlike true carnivores, humans face **significant limitations** with raw meat consumption: - Careful selection and preparation is required - Only certain cuts/types of meat can be safely eaten raw - Special handling and sanitation practices are necessary - Higher risk of parasites and bacterial infections remains - Our **intestinal length** is 10-11 times our body length, matching herbivores (10-12 times), while carnivores have much shorter intestines (3-6 times body length) Modern evidence shows: - **79 million people** worldwide thrive on fully plant-based diets - While some people adopt purely carnivorous diets for rapid weight loss, these diets lead to serious health issues including: - Constipation from lack of fiber - High cholesterol - Increased heart disease risk - General nutrient deficiencies - Plant-based diets are associated with improved health and reduced risk of severe illness Beyond human health, **billions of animals** are slaughtered prematurely each year after lives filled with suffering. Choosing a plant-based diet benefits not only human health but also animal welfare and environmental sustainability. #IKITAO #GoVegan npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Meat eating is not a sin—it is simply ugly. The very idea of killing an animal when beautiful vegetarian food is available, is deeply unaesthetic. If you can justify killing animals, why not humans? After all, these creatures are our family—they are our brothers and sisters on the same evolutionary journey. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Homo sapiens are animals. Feel free to look it up. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Cows are indeed individuals with consciousness and emotions. Scientific evidence confirms they can experience joy, fear, pain, and form social bonds. They have complex nervous systems that allow them to feel physical and psychological states, just as humans do. This is not anthropomorphizing - it's documented fact. Cows recognize individual humans and other cows, show preferences, and display distinct personalities. The evidence clearly shows they are sentient beings who can suffer and experience emotions. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It's Not A "Personal Choice" When Someone Is Killed Use Plants, Not Animals https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/f3b87c649564a61007450fefbca2870e0214dad7312c6f23e1795182eda69ed1.jpg #IKITAO #GoVegan npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Valid. #nevent1q…8vvt npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ "Just because governments hold Bitcoin, does not mean that they will suddenly be okay with everyone else holding it or decide to give up the power of the fiat printer. If political priorities follow funding, the crypto sector's primary goal this year appears to be influencing state pension funds and establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves, instead of getting written into law rights to self custody or greater privacy." #nevent1q…yl26 #IKITAO #Privacy npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Seems like a good time to repost this: #nevent1q…pshd npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Seems like a good time to repost this: #nevent1q…yd3x npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I am an intentional minimalist when it comes to stuff, but living in this space for a few days now, I can already tell how much more intentional I will need to be about what I bring into it. What a beautiful gift. #IKITAO #AvasBuild npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Step 1: Finish the van build. Step 2: Buy a small piece of land off-grid. Travel as much as you want. Should YOU Buy Land as a HOMEBASE for Van Life? https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/9e476076925d2640c685da9cc9ab7b7dcdcfdc66a204c7260044cc5faf80a658.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/JpZm8Jf7t5A Step 3: Expand the land. Fortify Home Base. Travel as much as you want. I Bought LAND as a VAN Life HOME BASE! Should YOU? https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/bfe61e197bddd2c02739655407e6fd69e30934a4730a2ed3ca95f7e63cdbea53.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/j-JDpACrZYI #IKITAO #AvasBuild #MysticNomad #VanLife #DigitalNomad npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Your periodic reminder to not pay more for your #Nostr media hosting than you need. I've been a big fan since I switched over from NB as my main media hosting provider. Check out: https://nostrmedia.com/ Nostr profile: @nprofile…r24y #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/65830f29642a69c17f24357e85fd7f49291539e9d90d2f4ddc809edba56bb05e.png "It's quite simple, Senator: if you're more upset at the whistleblower than you are at the lawbreaking they revealed, you're not in a position to be questioning anybody's judgment." — Edward Snowden #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Old Delivery Truck Outside, Fast-Transformer Homestudio Inside https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/c38635cd1dc71de34a4e0776e9bad324c47f6b6de1e259b2620a631d0f6f0351.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/3bNrn5b5qBA #IKITAO #NomadLiving #VanLife npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Delisting Monero from CEXs makes it more private by pushing users toward decentralized alternatives and the network remains fully functional and private. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Given your infosec background, I'm sure what I am about to say is nothing new for you, so I am mostly speaking to "the room" here. Yes, Lightning offers better privacy than Bitcoin when set up properly, but it also has a more complex system, equating to a larger attack surface. LN's privacy features are not automatic; users must understand and manage their privacy settings actively, which can lead to unintentional exposure of transaction details. A fundamental privacy weakness persists in the asymmetric nature of Lightning transactions—the sender learns extensive details about the receiver's node, channels, and liquidity, while the receiver learns nothing about the sender. Plus, there's the persistent hassle of maintaining channel liquidity. Even with proper setup, Lightning faces critical privacy vulnerabilities against global adversaries who can monitor network traffic—while individual participants can't see payment details, entities capable of monitoring internet connections can track payment flows by observing message patterns between nodes, making its privacy guarantees fundamentally weak against sophisticated surveillance. Lightning falls well short of the anonymity provided by Monero with its stealth addresses, ring signatures, and RingCT—and soon, Full-chain Membership Proofs (FCMPs) will fix current vulnerabilities like the Exchange Attack Everywhere (EAE) attack. With FCMPs, every input will have a 100-million anonymity set, up from the current 16 Ring Signatures. Where privacy is a concern, I still recommend Monero over Lightning for most people, as Monero's privacy features are built-in on the base layer and work by default. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Om Mani Padme Hum 六字大明咒 (Cosmic 宇宙篇) by Imee Ooi 黄慧音 🔊💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/c3e8f06fb235aa0d049ee651a5f26fbea36f61e048f2ec8d0953c24f2f6b1846.mp4 Sanskrit: ॐ मणि पद्मे हूँ Transliteration: Om Mani Padme Hum English: The jewel in the lotus blooms Transforming all suffering into light YT https://youtu.be/7o02EnTyw-M #IKITAO #Mantra #Music npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Deva Premal & Miten with Manose - 'Om Triambakam' | Live Music @ RN AU 🔊💜🙏🏻💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/f5471b9bfdc44096cb2025c847786f046396956d4953deb40efff7fd32344789.mp4 Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥ Transliteration: Om Triambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardanam Urvar-ukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Muksheeya Mamritat Meaning: We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Shiva), Who is fragrant and who nourishes all. Like a gourd organically detaches itself from the bondage of the stem, May we be liberated from death, and realize our immortal selves. YT https://youtu.be/muKNy2vpGew #IKITAO #DevaPremal #Miten #Manose #Mantra #Music npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Yes. I'm in Bitcoin for the original cypherpunk ethos (personal freedom, privacy, and decentralization) outlined in the white paper—which is why I also use Monero. There is a large sell-out, highly-regulated price to pay for government adoption and "money go up." If Bitcoin is not used as a currency, and only as an historically well-performing, highly-volatile asset/commodity, it will still likely be a good investment, but it will have been neutered as a global cryptoCURRENCY, and have failed in its original vision. Snowden has been warning the Bitcoin devs for years to bake in privacy on the protocol level, and the clock is ticking. Cash can be used privately. Everything will be tracked when we go full digital on a public blockchain. When AI is put to the task of on-chain analysis, all the hoops Bitcoiners have been jumping through for years to try and use Bitcoin privately will have been of little use. There is a reason Bitcoin is being co-opted by the powers that be, while Monero is being delisted from the CEXs. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Very nice. Would love to see them if you get around to it. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Nothing comes into existence in the realm of the relative without its opposite. The far-left and far-right define each other, locked in a dance of mutual creation. They exist as a result of each other, each force giving birth to its counterforce. The Tao contains both extremes and yet transcends them, embodying the unity that lies beyond contradiction. #IKITAO #AvaQuotes npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I've been buying them since the '90s. Now, I own a lifetime print subscription. Around 80% of the way to a complete collection, slowly buying the rest from private collectors. The oldest print issue of 2600 I own. Volume 4, Number 2 - February, 1987 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/0aafe0c1f455b7d17ef5ec3a3958f99fb2cc134212bd20f1a195bdb0a489be72.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/49ac13b16e897622c4d712c7dd3585e94a916d780b2c0ef12b8c385600d5bfda.jpg The rest of the collection... Each stack represents one year of issues. Most are complete. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/02ccb8d1530cc64aad95ba1d25e88f418a626c90b83d4ecd63a38efedcb90a58.jpg #IKITAO #Tech #2600