#Mind and Body

[theeroticlover]

Mhmm !! Let me breathe your body fragrance...

[shiftoverse]

Mind-Body Dualism

There are multiple definitions for Dualism. It mostly refers to 2 things being individual or seperated. It can also be seen as a philosophy. Today, I'm going to talk about Mind-Body dualism. If anything about this post seems untrue, please correct me and do your own research!

I've seen a few videos about reality shifting, talking about Mind-Body dualism. It isn't very aknowledged, though it can play a big part in shifting! Believing in Mind-Body dualism means thinking that the mind and body are two seperate things. Our surroundings and our body are the 3D, and our minds, our consciousness and awareness, are the 4D. Our body is physical, a material meant to follow the laws of physics. The mind is an immaterial, a non-physical thing. These things are 2 different entities, meaning they can exist by themselves.

This would also mean that our consciousness/our souls can live on without our physical body. This makes sense if you believe in shifting, no matter if you believe in the consciousness theory or the multiverse theory.

If you do your own research about this, you will most likely come across the Mind-Body problem as well. This describes the relationship our minds have with our physical body. One example for this is feeling sadness, which is a mental emotion/thing. As a response to that, we may cry, which is a physical state of the body. Basically, the Mind-Body problem just describes questioning if we actually are connected with our body, or if we are seperate beings.

[aibigbois]

Close your eyes in a quiet space. Inhale deeply, exhaling tension. Envision your desire for extraordinary muscle growth expanding to gargantuan proportions with each breath. Picture your muscles growing massively, surpassing any earthly limits—from toes to head.

Feel the colossal power in your legs, the overwhelming firmness in your abdomen, and the incredible strength in your arms. Embrace the intense fantasy of becoming a giant among giants, with muscles so immense that they defy comprehension.

Savor the sensation of your muscles responding eagerly to the breath, growing exponentially with each passing moment. Focus on the present, feeling the energy surging through your colossal muscles. Sync your breath with the limitless potential for massive development.

As distractions arise, guide your focus back to the image of your truly gargantuan muscles. Embrace the dedication to this extraordinary journey. Express gratitude for your body's extraordinary capacity to expand.

Open your eyes, carrying the mindset of unparalleled and gargantuan muscle growth into your day. Each session reinforces your commitment to becoming a colossal force with muscles that defy earthly norms.

[soulinkpoetry]

Losing an attachment to someone it’s not only mental. There is physical pain you experience. There’s a connection between mind and body. It’s not only the mind that suffers.

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[didmyownresearch]

Why there's no intelligence in Artificial Intelligence

You can blame it all on Turing. When Alan Turing invented his mathematical theory of computation, what he really tried to do was to construct a mechanical model for the processes actual mathematicians employ when they prove a mathematical theorem. He was greatly influenced by Kurt Gödel and his incompleteness theorems. Gödel developed a method to decode logical mathematical statements as numbers and in that way was able to manipulate these statements algebraically. After Turing managed to construct a model capable of performing any arbitrary computation process (which we now call "A Universal Turing Machine") he became convinced that he discovered the way the human mind works. This conviction quickly infected the scientific community and became so ubiquitous that for many years it was rare to find someone who argued differently, except on religious grounds.

There was a good reason for adopting the hypothesis that the mind is a computation machine. This premise was following the extremely successful paradigm stating that biology is physics (or, to be precise, biology is both physics and chemistry, and chemistry is physics), which reigned supreme over scientific research since the eighteenth century. It was already responsible for the immense progress that completely transformed modern biology, biochemistry, and medicine. Turing seemed to supply a solution, within this theoretical framework, for the last large piece in the puzzle. There was now a purely mechanistic model for the way brain operation yields all the complex repertoire of human (and animal) behavior.

Obviously, not every computation machine is capable of intelligent conscious thought. So, where do we draw the line? For instance, at what point can we say that a program running on a computer understands English? Turing provided a purely behavioristic test: a computation understands a language if by conversing with it we cannot distinguish it from a human.

This is quite a silly test, really. It doesn't provide any clue as to what actually happens within the artificial "mind"; it assumes that the external behavior of an entity completely encapsulates its internal state; it requires "man in the loop" to provide the final ruling; it does not state for how long and on what level should this conversation be held. Such a test may serve as a pragmatic common-sense method to filter out obvious failures, but it brings us not an ounce closer to understanding conscious thinking.

Still, the Turing Test stuck. If anyone tried to question the computational model of the mind, he was then confronted with the unavoidable question: what else can it be? After all, biology is physics, and therefore the brain is just a physical machine. Physics is governed by equations, which are all, in theory, computable (at least approximately, with errors being as small as one wishes). So, short of conjuring supernatural soul that magically produces a conscious mind out of biological matter, there can be no other solution.

Nevertheless, not everyone conformed to the new dogma. There were two tiers of reservations to computational Artificial Intelligence. The first, maintained, for example, by the Philosopher John Searl, didn't object to idea that a computation device may, in principle, emulate any human intellectual capability. However, claimed Searl, a simulation of a conscious mind is not conscious in itself.

To demonstrate this point Searl envisioned a person who doesn't know a single word in Chinese, sitting in a secluded room. He receives Chinese texts from the outside through a small window and is expected to return responses in Chinese. To do that he uses written manuals that contain the AI algorithm which incorporates a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese language. Therefore, a person fluent in Chinese that converses with the "room" shall deduce, based on Turing Test, that it understands the language. However, in fact there's no one there but a man using a printed recipe to convert an input message he doesn't understands to an output message he doesn't understands. So, who in the room understands Chinese?

The next tier of opposition to computationalism was maintained by the renowned physicist and mathematician Roger Penrose, claiming that the mind has capabilities which no computational process can reproduce. Penrose considered a computational process that imitates a human mathematician. It analyses mathematical conjecture of a certain type and tries to deduce the answer to that problem. To arrive at a correct answer the process must employ valid logical inferences. The quality of such computerized mathematician is measured by the scope of problems it can solve.

What Penrose proved is that such a process can never verify in any logically valid way that its own processing procedures represent valid logical deductions. In fact, if it assumes, as part of its knowledge base, that its own operations are necessarily logically valid, then this assumption makes them invalid. In other words, a computational machine cannot be simultaneously logically rigorous and aware of being logically rigorous.

A human mathematician, on the other hand, is aware of his mental processes and can verify for himself that he is making correct deductions. This is actually an essential part of his profession. It follows that, at least with respect to mathematicians, cognitive functions cannot be replicated computationally.

Neither Searl's position nor Penrose's was accepted by the mainstream, mainly because, if not computation, "what else can it be?". Penrose's suggestion that mental processes involve quantum effects was rejected offhandedly, as "trying to explicate one mystery by swapping it with another mystery". And the macroscopic hot, noisy brain seemed a very implausible place to look for quantum phenomena, which typically occur in microscopic, cold and isolated systems.

Fast forward several decades. Finaly, it seemed as though the vision of true Artificial Intelligence technology started bearing fruits. A class of algorithms termed Deep Neural Networks (DNN) achieved, at last, some human-like capabilities. It managed to identify specific objects in pictures and videos, generate photorealistic images, translate voice to text, and support a wide variety of other pattern recognition and generation tasks. Most impressively, it seemed to have mastered natural language and could partake in an advanced discourse. The triumph of computational AI appeared more feasible than ever. Or was it?   

During my years as undergraduate and graduate student I sometimes met fellow students who, at first impression, appeared to be far more conversant in the academic courses subject matter than me. They were highly confident and knew a great deal about things that were only briefly discussed in lectures. Therefore, I was vastly surprised when it turned out they were not particularly good students, and that they usually scored worse than me in the exams. It took me some time to realize that these people hadn't really possessed a better understanding of the curricula. They just adopted the correct jargon, employed the right words, so that, to the layperson ears, they had sounded as if they knew what they were talking about.

I was reminded of these charlatans when I encountered natural language AIs such as Chat GPT. At first glance, their conversational abilities seem impressive – fluent, elegant and decisive. Their style is perfect. However, as you delve deeper, you encounter all kinds of weird assertions and even completely bogus statements, uttered with absolute confidence. Whenever their knowledge base is incomplete, they just fill the gap with fictional "facts". And they can't distinguish between different levels of source credibility. They're like Idiot Savants – superficially bright, inherently stupid.

What confuses so many people with regard to AIs is that they seem to pass the (purely behavioristic) Turing Test. But behaviorism is a fundamentally non-scientific viewpoint. At the core, computational AIs are nothing but algorithms that generates a large number of statistical heuristics from enormous data sets.

There is an old anecdote about a classification AI that was supposed to distinguish between friendly and enemy tanks. Although the AI performed well with respect to the database, it failed miserably in field tests. Finely, the developers figured out the source of the problem. Most of the friendly tanks' images in the database were taken during good weather and with fine lighting conditions. The enemy tanks were mostly photographed in cloudy, darker weather. The AI simply learned to identify the environmental condition.

Though this specific anecdote is probably an urban legend, it illustrates the fact that AIs don't really know what they're doing. Therefore, attributing intelligence to Arificial Intelligence algorithms is a misconception. Intelligence is not the application of a complicated recipe to data. Rather, it is a self-critical analysis that generates meaning from input. Moreover, because intelligence requires not only understanding of the data and its internal structure, but also inner-understanding of the thought processes that generate this understanding, as well as an inner-understanding of this inner-understanding (and so forth), it can never be implemented using a finite set of rules. There is something of the infinite in true intelligence and in any type of conscious thought.

But, if not computation, "what else can it be?". The substantial progress made in quantum theory and quantum computation revived the old hypothesis by Penrose that the working of the mind is tightly coupled to the quantum nature of the brain. What had been previously regarded as esoteric and outlandish suddenly became, in light of recent advancements, a relevant option.

During the last thirty years, quantum computation has been transformed from a rather abstract idea made by the physicist Richard Feynman into an operational technology. Several quantum algorithms were shown to have a fundamental advantage over any corresponding classical algorithm. Some tasks that are extremely hard to fulfil through standard computation (for example, factorization of integers to primes) are easy to achieve quantum mechanically. Note that this difference between hard and easy is qualitative rather than quantitative. It's independent of which hardware and how much resources we dedicate to such tasks.

Along with the advancements in quantum computation came a surging realization that quantum theory is still an incomplete description of nature, and that many quantum effects cannot be really resolved form a conventional materialistic viewpoint. This understanding was first formalized by John Stewart Bell in the 1960s and later on expanded by many other physicists. It is now clear that by accepting quantum mechanics, we have to abandon at least some deep-rooted philosophical perceptions. And it became even more conceivable that any comprehensive understanding of the physical world should incorporate a theory of the mind that experiences it. It's only stands to reason that, if the human mind is an essential component of a complete quantum theory, then the quantum is an essential component of the workings of the mind. If that's the case, then it's clear that a classical algorithm, sophisticated as it may be, can never achieve true intelligence. It lacks an essential physical ingredient that is vital for conscious, intelligent thinking. Trying to simulate such thinking computationally is like trying to build a Perpetuum Mobile or chemically transmute lead into gold. You might discover all sorts of useful things along the way, but you would never reach your intended goal. Computational AIs shall never gain true intelligence. In that respect, this technology is a dead end.

[aahanna]

"Listen to your body, it's always whispering wisdom."

"If you're glowing and your body is healthy when you're in a relationship, it's often a sign that you're in a healthy and nurturing partnership

On the other hand, if you're experiencing constant breakouts, gut problems, migraines, and other physical issues, it may be a clear indication that you're investing time in a toxic or unhealthy relationship.

Your body reacts to stress and emotional turmoil, and it's up to you to pay attention to these signs and take them into consideration when evaluating the relationship."

Remember, your physical and mental well-being are closely linked, and your body often sends signals when something is amiss. Listening to these signs can help you prioritize your health and make informed decisions about your relationships.

[the-golden-comet]

✨Motivational Mondays✨

Happy Labor Day, lovelies! I hope you aren’t working too hard, and can relax and enjoy parts of your week! ���✨

Speaking of, let this serve as a reminder that you can always strive for your best, but don’t push yourself past your limits. I have to remind myself of this too, because it’s easy when you’re on a roll to keep going and run yourself down. As someone who often works myself to exhaustion, do frequent check-ins with your body to avoid burnout. Be kind to yourself.

Don’t neglect your needs. Make sure you take frequent breaks for meals, get adequate rest periods, drink plenty of water, get up to stretch, and take sit breaks to recuperate from lots of activity.

As we roll into fall, some of us may be getting busy will coursework. New beginnings are always exciting, but remember to not overdo your work. To invest in your mental and physical health is to invest in a happy and successful you.

A healthy mind and body is a happy mind and body. Keep yourselves happy, because happiness and kindness goes hand in hand, and kindness is the best gift you can give to yourself and others. 💫

Have a fantastic week, everyone ✨

[animebackgroundmusic]

"Mind and Body" by: Kotaro Nakagawa from: BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls' Story-

[kyodesyo]

What is spiritual ill health caused by stress and trauma?

When you feel unwell, it is common for the results of your hospital test to be normal.

From a spiritual perspective, this may be due to the influence of the invisible world.

It is important to deeply understand the relationship between the mind and the body and explore approaches from a spiritual perspective.

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Table of Contents

What is spiritual ill health?

The influence of the invisible world

The connection between the mind and the body

Spiritual solutions

Summary

What is spiritual ill health?

Spiritual ill health refers to a state in which the mind or energy is out of balance, even though there are no physical symptoms.

This phenomenon is often influenced by stress, trauma, and past experiences.

In particular, emotional pain and unresolved issues often affect physical health, which is a factor in causing spiritual ill health.

Even if your physical health is normal, if your mental state is unstable, you may feel various discomforts.

This is often caused by a blockage in the flow of energy.

From a spiritual perspective, it is believed that a good mental state leads to good physical health.

A smooth flow of energy is essential for mental and physical health.

Specific symptoms of spiritual ill health

Spiritual ill health can manifest as specific symptoms such as the following.

Chronic fatigue: A lack of energy caused by mental fatigue, not physical fatigue.

Anxiety and restlessness: A state in which the mind cannot calm down for no specific reason.

Body pain: Pain may occur, especially for unknown reasons.

Emotional waves: Emotions are unstable, and tears and anger are more likely to occur over small things.

These symptoms indicate that the mind and energy are out of balance.

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Influence of the invisible world

The invisible world can have a great impact on our lives and health.

It is important to understand this because spiritual beings and energy flows affect our minds and bodies.

In particular, if negative energy is present around us, it can have a negative effect on our physical condition.

Effects of negative energy

Negative energy can come from others, or it can come from within yourself.

For example, energy generated by stress or anxiety can have a negative effect on those around you.

We also often receive the negative emotions and energy of others.

This disrupts our own energy and can cause illness.

Past trauma and unresolved emotions

Past trauma and unresolved emotions can also affect us in invisible ways.

These energies can cause physical illness.

In particular, holding on to past pain and sadness can block the flow of energy and worsen our physical condition.

Therefore, understanding the influence of the invisible world and dealing with it appropriately is essential to keep yourself in good health.

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The mind-body connection

The mind and body are deeply connected, and it is widely known that emotions and thoughts affect the body.

Understanding this connection is the key to solving spiritual ill health.

Stress and anxiety can cause various symptoms in the body.

This means that maintaining mental health also leads to physical health.

How mental health affects the body

The impact of the state of mind on the body has been scientifically proven.

It is known that increased stress and anxiety can disrupt hormone balance and weaken the immune system.

This can make you more susceptible to infections and worsen chronic diseases.

Balancing your mind is essential to protecting your physical health.

How to align your mind

Meditation and mindfulness are effective ways to align your mind.

These practices promote calmness and help regulate the flow of energy.

Regular exercise and exposure to nature are also important for maintaining a balance between the mind and body.

Maintaining a balance between the mind and body is the first step to improving spiritual ill health.

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Spiritual solutions

There are several approaches to improving spiritual ill health. These include methods such as energy healing, mindfulness practices, and emotional release techniques that address imbalances in the mind and body. Additionally, prayer, meditation, and connecting with a higher power can provide comfort and clarity during times of spiritual distress. Spending time in nature or engaging in grounding activities helps restore harmony between the inner self and the environment. Seeking support from spiritual communities or like-minded individuals can also offer valuable guidance and a sense of belonging. Furthermore, adopting healthy lifestyle habits, such as maintaining a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and sufficient rest, is essential for fostering overall well-being. Combining these approaches creates a holistic pathway to healing and achieving balance.

By understanding the root causes of spiritual ill health and exploring the various approaches to healing, we can begin to restore balance in our minds, bodies, and energy. Whether through mindfulness, energy work, or simply connecting with nature, the path to spiritual well-being is deeply personal and transformative.

Taking small, consistent steps towards healing—whether through reflection, spiritual practices, or seeking support—can bring profound changes to your overall quality of life. Remember, the journey to well-being is not about perfection but about finding harmony and peace within yourself.

If you’re ready to take the first step, consider exploring some of the techniques and tools mentioned in this post. Your journey towards spiritual health and inner balance starts today.

Religion and spirituality: Linkages to physical health.

[kevinsstuffsworld]

All EVIL comes from Man's DARKEND understanding, from his Ignorance, from his FALSE INTERPRETATION of LIFE, and from his misuse of his SUBCONSCIOUS MIND.

Kevin...!

[monsterkong]

Why Forgiveness is the Ultimate Self-Care

Hey friends! 🌟 Ever thought about how holding onto grudges is like carrying a backpack full of bricks? It’s heavy, it hurts, and it’s totally unnecessary. Let’s talk about why forgiveness is actually all about looking out for numero uno—yep, that’s you!

Letting Go is All About You

Forgiveness might sound like it’s all about the other person, but it’s really not. It’s about setting yourself free from all that negative energy that’s been weighing you down. Why let someone else’s actions mess with your vibe?

Creating Your Own Peace

Imagine being at peace, not because everything is perfect, but because you’ve decided to rise above the chaos. Forgiveness lets you do that. It lets you move on, find better things, and leave the old battles behind.

Join the Conversation!

What’s your take on forgiveness? Have you ever had a moment where letting go totally changed your game? Share your stories in the comments or hit me up with a DM. Let’s inspire each other to live our best lives, baggage-free!

[theeroticlover]

You know what I want, Don't you ?

[little-m3rcuryfoxling]

I LOVE it when guys or people in general have a favourite animal or a favourite colour and associate themselves with those little things. It gives me an idea of their soul, not just the person they present to be. Because Life is a collection of many many little things and a few big things and we are all made out of stardust and particles that just happened to collide and form that beautiful, gorgeous, multifaceted human being you are.

[compass-strategies]

Gratitude to the Journal of Mind and Behavior for publishing my article. You can find it here: https://jmb-online.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JMB-45-1-2024-95.pdf Enjoy! 🙂🙏

[hum-tittle]

I thought of something when writing an essay (someone else has probably thought of this but I wanted to share this!)

When the mind can't articulate, the body will communicate.