Good afternoon Nostr, Please enjoy my little philosophy / stoicism rant. God Bless You 🌬️💗🧘‍♂️😄

Viktor E. Frankl, the Holocaust survivor, wrote in his book, ‘Man’s search for meaning’ “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” There is always an external response that is not in our control, but what is in our control is our response, and in that response lies ALL of our power. This is truly the greatest power that we have, to CHOOSE to respond in a loving, non-reactive, loving way. This is the essence of Yoga, with Ahimsa being the first Yama in Patanjalis Yoga Sutras, Sanskrit for ‘Non-violence’ or ‘Non-harming’. Non-violence being in action, speech, and thought, starting with how we are speaking to ourselves. Everything starts from within first, within our own minds. Can we respond without aggression, even when triggered? What a practice… This is what made Gandhi so powerful. He said, ““The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” This is the practice that put Jesus on a pedestal. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” — Luke 23:34 “But I say to you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” — Matthew 5:39–42 These are the most profound practices we can incorporate into our life, what can create the most peace, and provide the most love into the world. Making this a core practice in our life. One of the best ways to create space, is through our Breath. This is the awareness. Something happens, taking a deep breath, we are then creating space to respond instead of react unconsciously. Next time someone cuts you off in traffic… bring this awareness… and just notice.

What is the point of philosophy? To live a better life. Stoicism is something that really changed my life, changed my ways of thinking, therefore changed my reality. I started becoming obsessed with these ancient thinkers and tried to get inside their minds as much as possible. What’s the difference between you saying it and them? It’s all in the embodiment, anybody can pick these up and make them theirs, it’s all coming from the same place anyways. Pick a few quotes you like up, start repeating them in your mind, out loud, study it, embody it, and you’ll start to notice a change in yourself… in a more positive direction. Get these thoughts engrained in your subconscious, and they becoming you. Carl Jung says, “Until we make the unconscious conscious, it will direct our life and we will call it fate.” He who masters himself masters the world. The practice of not letting external events affect our internal state… becoming the eye of the storm… turbulence can come and go around us, but nothing shakes what’s inside. One last Marcus Aurelius quote I love… “Be like the rock against which the waves continually break; it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.” 😁🧘‍♂️😉🌬️🪽💗🦋🙏🕊️🌅

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Good morning NOSTR! 🌞 Few little breath invitations 😉😮‍💨🫶 Many blessings 🙏🪽🧡🧘‍♂️🦋

High Victory is made… in those early mornings, when no one is watching…

A beautiful message this morning from my dear brother Alex Patterson, who runs CODE (The Church of Direct experience.) directexperience.org check them out. Doing some amazing work. “…Stay alive, learn, study, think, read, build, invent, create, speak, write, dream, design… …Stay alive with joy…” You are encouraged to read the following poem from Virginia Wolf... simply tremendous and helpful. “Whatever happens, stay alive. Don't die before you're dead. Don't lose yourself, don't lose hope, don't loose direction. Stay alive, with yourself, with every cell of your body, with every fiber of your skin. Stay alive, learn, study, think, read, build, invent, create, speak, write, dream, design. Stay alive, stay alive inside you, stay alive also outside, fill yourself with colors of the world, fill yourself with peace, fill yourself with hope. Stay alive with joy. There is only one thing you should not waste in life, and that's life itself." ~Virginia Woolf

Ayurveda = “The Science of Life” (Ancient wisdom from Ayurveda that’s been guiding human health for thousands of years) These are 3 simple practices I use every morning to clear my body, sharpen my mind, and elevate my energy: — 👅 Tongue scraping (with copper) That coating on your tongue? Bacteria, toxins, buildup from overnight. Scraping removes it so you don’t reabsorb it. Copper is key ⚡️ It’s naturally antimicrobial → helps kill bacteria, not just move it around. Result: • fresher breath • better taste • stronger digestion • cleaner internal signal — 🌬️ Nasya (nose drops) A few drops of oil in each nostril = game changer. The nose is the gateway to the brain 🧠 This practice: • clears sinuses • lubricates + protects nasal passages • reduces dryness (huge in modern life) • sharpens mental clarity • enhances breathwork + presence — 🪥 Sesame oil pulling Swish 1 tbsp for 5–15 minutes first thing in the morning. This pulls bacteria + toxins out of the mouth instead of just masking them. Benefits: • deeper oral cleanse • healthier gums + teeth • eliminates bad breath • supports overall detox ⚠️ Spit it out in the trash or outside (not the sink—it can clog your drain)

Few stoic quotes we enjoy. The root wood for gymnasium comes from the Greek word “Gymnasion” meaning, “To lift outside in the sun, naked.” Training + grounding + sunlight = Optimal Health Grateful for this sun 🌞 Lift some weight Get outside in nature Breath in the fresh air Implant some stoic quotes in the subconscious, and it’s yours. It all comes from the same place anyways 😄

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Flow Thyself Health Hack ⚡️ Every morning before I eat… I take a small shot of apple cider vinegar + extra virgin olive oil 🫒🍎 Simple. Ancient. Powerful. This isn’t just a trend — it’s fuel for the body, mind, and gut. Why I do it: • Supports digestion & stomach acid (break down food better) • Stabilizes blood sugar → less crashes, more steady energy • Feeds your gut microbiome (your second brain) • Helps detox pathways & liver function • Healthy fats from olive oil support hormones + brain health • Anti-inflammatory & rich in polyphenols • Can help curb cravings & support fat metabolism When to take it: → First thing in the morning → Empty stomach → 20-30 min before food How: • 1 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar (with the mother) • 1 tbsp high-quality extra virgin olive oil • Optional: splash of water if you want to dilute Take it like a shot. Breathe. Let it activate. This is one of those small daily disciplines that compounds over time. Modern world = disconnected habits Ancient practices = real alignment Flow with what nourishes you. Flow Thyself → Know Thyself → Heal Thyself

Active Tranquility. “I have sought in all the temples, churches, and mosques, but I found the Divine within my heart.” 🌬️💗 — Rumi

Completed my 3rd Yoga mala this weekend, teaching in my second, leading the 108 om’s for the first time. Was my girlfriend Alicja’s first one as well! Such an amazingly beautiful soulful experience to be apart of and witness. The yoga mala an annual practice often around the spring equinox, that consists of 108 sun salutations follows by 108 oms. A very sacred experience. It’s like a yoga marathon. All the proceeds go to end world hunger. We meditate on world peace, love, and unity. Om is considered to be one of the most ancient sacred sounds in human history. Originating in ancient India thousands of years ago: described as the primordial sound of the universe. The essence of all existence. The vibration underlying creation itself. A- creation U- preservation (life) M- dissolution (ending) It’s the background vibration of existence. The sound that represents the absolute. Om is the sound the ancient yogis heard when they became very still. They said when the mind becomes quiet enough, you can hear the vibration of life itself. Om represents the beginning, the middle, and the end of everything — and the silence that holds it all 108 is one of the most sacred numbers in yoga - representing the wholeness of the universe and the connection between the inner self and the cosmos. There is said to be 108 suns between the earth and the sun, and 108 moons between the earth and the moon. There are108 energy lines of the heart. In yogic anatomy, it’s said there are 108 energy channels (nadis) that converge at the heart chakra (Anahata) 108 is considered the number of wholeness in the yogic tradition. It represents the connection between our inner world and the universe. When we repeat a mantra 108 times, we symbolically move through a full cycle — aligning body, breath, and spirit with the rhythm of the cosmos.

The last supper… but every morning. The body needs to be fueled with only the best 😇 Treat it like the temple that it is… “We will keep building temples until people realize they are the temple.” — Ancient Chinese Proverb

☥ The Flow Thyself Symbol — What It Represents The Flow Thyself symbol is a union of life, awareness, and transcendence. At the center is the Ankh—the ancient Egyptian key of life. It represents eternal life, divine energy, and the bridge between the physical and the spiritual. The loop at the top symbolizes: • The infinite • The higher consciousness • The womb of creation The vertical line represents: • The path of life • The spine / central channel • Your alignment between heaven and earth The horizontal line represents: • Balance • The merging of opposites (masculine & feminine, breath in & breath out) ⸻ 👁️ The Eye — Awareness / Consciousness In the center sits the eye—your true awareness. This is: • The observer • The witness behind all thoughts • The “I AM” beyond identity It represents seeing clearly: • Through illusion • Through ego • Through assumption This is “Know Thyself.” ⸻ 🕊️ The Wings — Freedom & Transcendence Extending from the Ankh are the wings. They symbolize: • Liberation of the soul • Rising above limitation • Expansion of consciousness This is what happens when you: • Breathe deeply • Awaken your awareness • Step into your true nature You don’t just live… you ascend. ⸻ 🌬️ The Deeper Meaning (Your Brand Essence) When you put it all together: • The Ankh = Life force • The Eye = Awareness • The Wings = Freedom 👉 Flow Thyself = Activate your life force (breath), awaken awareness, and liberate your being.

Most people think oxygen is the most important gas in the body… But carbon dioxide (CO₂) is just as essential. CO₂ is what allows oxygen to actually release from the blood into our cells (Bohr Effect). It regulates blood flow, calms the nervous system, and determines how well we handle stress. When we build CO₂ tolerance, we unlock powerful benefits: • Better oxygen delivery to the brain & muscles • Greater stress resilience • Increased vagal tone (stronger nervous system) • Improved circulation & blood flow • More efficient breathing • Greater calm, focus, and energy Low CO₂ tolerance often leads to over-breathing, anxiety, poor oxygen delivery, fatigue, and a nervous system that reacts quickly to stress. The beautiful part is that we can train this. Ways to increase CO₂ tolerance: • Nose breathing • Slowing the breath • Breath holds One practice I incorporate daily: After a gentle nasal breath in and out, I exhale, hold the breath, and plug my nostrils, working toward a 40-second hold. This level of CO₂ tolerance strongly correlates with a nervous system that can remain calm under stress. The breath is always with us. And through the breath we can regulate our state, calm the mind, and strengthen the body from the inside out. Flow Thyself.

In my yoga studio this month we’re covering the book “The 4 Agreements” super profound short read. This week the theme was the second agreement, which is ‘Don’t take things personally.” A cool story of the Buddha illustrates that well that I shared in today’s class: The Story of the Angry Man and the Buddha One day, while the Buddha was teaching, a very angry man approached him and began shouting insults. He cursed him, criticized his teachings, and tried to provoke him in front of the crowd. But the Buddha remained completely calm. He listened quietly without reacting. When the man finally finished, the Buddha gently asked him a question: “If someone offers you a gift and you do not accept it, to whom does the gift belong?” The man replied, “Then it belongs to the one who offered it.” The Buddha nodded and said: “In the same way, I do not accept your anger. Therefore it still belongs to you.” The man stood there stunned. The Buddha had not fought back, defended himself, or taken the insult personally. Instead, he showed that anger only harms the one who carries it if others refuse to receive it. The Deeper Teaching The lesson is simple but powerful: • Insults only affect you if you accept them. • Other people’s anger is often their own suffering. • Peace comes from not taking things personally.

Happy Sunday NOSTR, Come rip a little breathwork with me, I’ll guide us through. Get somewhere nice and comfortable, and we’re just gonna do a quick 30 intentional breaths together. Just this quick practice has the power to transform your state of being, move some energy, allow the mind to get a little stiller, and the heart to open a little wider. Allow this to be a practice of gratitude. A time to connect with your Self. You can do this at anytime. Highly recommended in the morning. If you want you can even repeat it 3 times. Studies show a little bit of breathwork actually outperform things like yoga & meditation as far as decreasing stress & boosting mood. Thanks for letting me be apart of your day, happy breathing and God Bless you 🌬️💗🪽