If you're wondering about how to try #mindfulness, consider trying out one of these guided audio samples. There may be other types of spiritual mindfulness out there, but mindfulness to an ACT therapist is all about the ability to be in the present moment rather than carried off somewhere else by your mind, flexibly controlling your awareness to what you choose, and interrupting reaction and rabit trails with a noticing acceptance. In the link, the 'Dropping anchor' exercises are for grounding during a difficult moment, while '#Mindfulness of the hand' or 'Hexaflexercise' may be good general introductions to ACT-infused mindfulndss. The principles and approach you learn by practicing with any guided recordings can and should be later implemented outside of that moment. This is a skill to be learned. Like any other, it will not be easy at first, and you will become distracted or disturbed by what you observe. This skill's value is found when the fundamentals of psychological mindfulness are brought to bear on your ordinary day, perhaps even without your noticing. #Psychology

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I got zapped by @Blockstream. A part of me is geeking out. Another part of me gets it. When you think of it, corporate zaps for plebs are an excellent marketing and customer engagement strategy. Loyalty, value, and brand or cause-positive speech can be instantly rewarded. Bitcoiners are irrationally excited about zaps. I get it, it's awesome. It's also notable that the monetary cost is nil. We are getting excited instead about adoption and novelty. In my own example, blockstream has reinforced my positive attribution of the brand, and made me more likely to consume or purchase their products. Well done! This is extrinsic positive reinforcement. Zaps modify human behaviour through immediate reward. This is a good thing and is a great example of rudimentary behavioural psychology at work. What reinforces or punishes your behaviours? #Psychology

Refreshing your caught-up #nostr feed

What's cookin', #nostriches? #steakstr 🥩 🍢

This meme idea was in my mind. Here's my committed action for catharsis:

A man must do what matters to him. If he doesn't, his unease and discontent becomes certain. #Psychology #MasculineFrame #Values

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. -Matthew 6:34 📖

Okay nostr, what's the best overall North American long-rifle ammunition calibre? I have heard Hornady's 6.5 creedmoor or .308 may be good contenders. I'm assessing by affordability, precision, availability, and wide functionality. I'm mostly interested in target shooting 100-250 yards, coyotes, and whitetail deer.

John 18:37-38 📖 Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” After he had said this, he went back outside to the Jews and told them, “I find no guilt in him."