BigSkyDiamond Posted July 23 i listened to comedienne Zarna Garg on "Being an Indian Immigrant in America" and find her hilarious. (One of my daughters in law immigrated here from India.) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted August 6 A story told on the Tim Ferris podcast (interview with Elizabeth Gilbert) about a conversation at the Omega Institute. Woman 1: Have you got a job yet? Woman 2: No, I´ve been really busy being non-dual. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSkyDiamond Posted August 6 what made me laugh? well there is a thread here on Dao Bums, and on page 19 there is a discussion (including photos) of practitioners who lift 50 lbs (and more!) with their genitals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted August 6 3 minutes ago, BigSkyDiamond said: what made me laugh? well there is a thread here on Dao Bums, and on page 19 there is a discussion (including photos) of practitioners who lift 50 lbs (and more!) with their genitals. Mantak Chia gives instructions for genital weight lifting in one of his books. Years ago I took a genital weight lifting workshop from one of Mantak Chia´s students. It was great. A+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSkyDiamond Posted August 6 (edited) 28 minutes ago, liminal_luke said: Mantak Chia gives instructions for genital weight lifting in one of his books. Years ago I took a genital weight lifting workshop from one of Mantak Chia´s students. It was great. A+ I am trying to think if there is an equivalent for us females. I remember an incident with my then-husband at the time (lnow ex- for a long time). The subject of "pissing contests" among men came up, and the various forms and ways men engaged in this including the literal pissing contests, such as guys outside standing around and seeing who can piss the farthest distance away. The then-husband grinned and nodded and was quite pleased with himself, likely recalling fondly and proudly his own memories and escapades. So I said "Oh! It's kind of like this" and since i was a new mom at the time and still breastfeeding, i whipped out my ample breast and sprayed a stream of breast milk in a lovely arc which extended several feet across the room in his general direction. In an instant his expression went from proud grinning at his own accomplishments, to utter disgust at mine. He was genuinely angry and sneered "that's disgusting, you are making a mess, that is filthy and dirty" and stormed out of the room. I was rather impressed myself, since I had never done that before. So i can actually understand the "isn't that cool" factor guys have around pissing contests. I kinda sorta doubt he ever got the point i was making though about how others might view male pissing contests. And since he had left the room, he didn't get to hear me say that no, breast milk is not filthy and dirty, it is sweet and nourishing and literally sustains the life of our child. Whereas piss actually is excrement. there are many reasons the marriage did not last. Edited August 6 by BigSkyDiamond 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liminal_luke Posted August 6 @BigSkyDiamond That scene sounds right out of a movie. I´d say you won the "pissing contest." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSkyDiamond Posted August 6 (edited) this also is in the "what makes me laugh today" realm, remembering this: a father was describing a time when his wife was out of town for a couple weeks, and he had to cover the many duties at home in her absence. Well the wife was active in La Leche League for the large urban area where they lived (group that provides education, information, support for women who breastfeed). So in the wife's absence he would be the one answering and responding to questions and calls that came in on the 24-hour hotline. Since he was an active involved father he already knew a lot and could answer many questions. But he was worried and concerned there would be questions about whether or not to nurse in situations he was not familiar with. the wife, who was giving him orientation and instructions before she left on her trip, told him, Oh if you're not sure or the nursing mother is not sure, just tell them "When in doubt, whip it out." Edited August 6 by BigSkyDiamond Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted August 6 6 hours ago, liminal_luke said: Mantak Chia gives instructions for genital weight lifting in one of his books. Years ago I took a genital weight lifting workshop from one of Mantak Chia´s students. It was great. A+ Pfffft ! You guys are fake ! You tie off to a rock in a deep squat and then lift with the squat . I stand straight legged from the beginning , the only thing that 'lifts up' are my genitals .... the rope ... and the anvil ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanity Check Posted Sunday at 09:49 AM (edited) Edited Sunday at 09:51 AM by Sanity Check 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
