CoffeeForTheWin

A bird gets crowned by a perfect raindrop in the rain — pure magic captured in one flawless moment! Shot by Lee Schofer

“WHY DOES LIFE HURT SO MUCH?” A man asked the Buddha with eyes heavy with life. The Buddha looked at him quietly—not to answer immediately, but to understand. Then he said, “You are holding on to things that are meant to pass.” The man frowned. “Holding on to what?” The Buddha gently pointed to a nearby river. “Look at that water,” he said. “Yesterday’s river is gone. This moment’s river is already moving. If you try to hold it in your hands… it slips away. And yet, you suffer—not because the river flows, but because you wish it would stay.” The man was silent. The Buddha continued— “You cling to people… expecting them to remain the same. But people change, just like seasons.” “You cling to moments… wanting joy to last forever. But even the most beautiful sunset fades into night.” “You cling to expectations… how life should be, instead of seeing how it is.” The man lowered his head. “But why does it hurt so deeply?” he asked again. The Buddha picked up a small pebble and held it tightly. “If I hold this lightly,” he said, “there is no pain.” Then he clenched his fist hard. “But if I grip it tightly… it begins to hurt.” He looked at the man and said, “The pain is not from the stone. It is from the tightness of your grip.” The man’s eyes softened. “So what should I do?” he whispered. The Buddha smiled. “Learn to hold everything with an open hand.” “Love people… but don’t try to own them. Enjoy moments… but don’t demand they stay. Have hopes… but don’t let them become chains.” “Let things come. Let things go. And remain present with what is.” The man sat there for a long time, watching the river flow. For the first time, he didn’t try to stop it. And in that moment— a small, quiet peace found him. Because peace begins the moment you stop gripping what is already gone. ✨🙌🏾💫

A study shows psilocybin works by scrambling your sense of self. A groundbreaking study from Washington University followed healthy volunteers who received a single high dose of psilocybin while researchers monitored their brain activity before, during, and for weeks afterward. The results were striking. Rather than simply changing perception, psilocybin profoundly desynchronized the default mode network (DMN)—a key brain system responsible for self-reflection, memory, and our sense of identity. During the peak experience, this network essentially fell apart. Remarkably, subtle alterations in its functioning continued for up to three weeks afterward. The stronger a participant’s psychedelic experience—marked by awe, ego dissolution, and feelings of connectedness—the longer these brain changes persisted. Scores from a standardized questionnaire assessing the depth of the mystical-type experience aligned closely with the degree of DMN disruption observed in brain scans, confirming that psilocybin’s transformative effects are rooted in measurable neurological shifts. This temporary “unplugging” of the default mode network may explain why psilocybin shows therapeutic potential for conditions like depression and PTSD, where the DMN is often rigidly overactive. By breaking entrenched patterns—even briefly—the brain appears to gain an opportunity to rewire itself in healthier ways. Researchers emphasize, however, that these findings come from controlled clinical settings. Psilocybin remains unapproved by the FDA for general use and carries real risks when taken recreationally or without medical supervision. ["Researchers Uncover How Psilocybin Works in the Brain." Psychiatrist, 2024]

Ridglan Farms was just the beginning… now it’s time to turn the spotlight on Marshall Farms. The fight for the beagles isn’t slowing down… it’s only getting louder. Keep pushing, Nick. The world is watching.

The top 8 holders across the @anoncoinit ecosystem. Seems a bit $SUS

Just 20 minutes outdoors can cut cortisol the body’s main stress hormone by around 20–30%. Time in nature really does calm your system.

@_cheralisa How fun!

Update: He asked me yesterday if I eat enough carbs and offered to eat tacos. Isn’t it cute and creative? Just as my Stitch 😌

My followers have been frozen for 12 months and lost 50% of my subs but guess what

@cb_doge Facts.

Once you switch to Grok, there’s no going back.

@MarioNawfal Disturbing and also telling.

This is the daughter of Australia’s former Prime Minister leaving Epstein’s house The leader of a country allowing his daughter to spend time at Epstein’s home Help me make sense of this…

@NoNonsenseND @mmysticbloom Emotional safety is a thing. Strangers in line get the benefit of the doubt and are usually my favorite people to chat with. 😂

@BillyM2k They’re protesting the superbowl for a president who is also protesting the superbowl. This simulation is unreal.

redditors are attempting to plan a protest in the bay area to disrupt the super bowl good luck with that, the traffic will be godawful

@sciencegirl .@grok unhinged. At the very least, it’d be entertaining.

If aliens visit us, who should be in charge of speaking on behalf of humanity

@Rainmaker1973 Social security.

Thoughts?

@TaraBull But the Rest of Us Survive This says all I need to know about him. 🤣

Breaking Bad Star Giancarlo Esposito: 'Time for a Revolution' — Some Will Dıe, But the Rest of Us Survive Somebody has been playing make believe too long and needs a reality check

@MMorrillArt 🫶🫶

Coastal Sunrise 12x12 acrylic on canvas

@klara_sjo Trade me shrubbery and your one Monster can. Then, and only then, shall your rent be forgiven.

I can't pay rent this month, I need to buy a hand made leather moth bag to hold my one Monster can.

@BigImpactHumans @elonmusk NSFW

@elonmusk Be the penguin.

It’s so hard to get the moderation just right 😂

@TiffanyFong Game changer. After a few sessions my back felt strong than I’ve ever remembered.

has anyone tried acupuncture? i’m terrified of needles, but my mom wants me to try it.

@Jason @EricNewcomer This is a crazy simulation. We’ve got the left suddenly fighting against government overreach and the right wanting the government to go full send.

@EricNewcomer this shouldn't be complicated... even if you're the biggest DJT fan in the world: 1. I agree strongly with the following Trump policies: TK, TK and TK. 2. I strongly disagree with how ICE and DHS are handling immigration enforcement.

am i missing any key statements on the shooting from leaders in tech. i've got Jeff Dean, Reid Hoffman, Paul Graham, Katie Stanton, Dave McClure, Meredith Whittaker, Yann LeCun, Vineeta Agarwala, Vinod Khosla, Ethan Choi, Seth Bannon, John O’Farrell, Antonio Bustamante, Chris Olah, and Josh Miller. haven't seen anything from big tech ceos