As someone who has utilized mindfulness as the cornerstone of my own healing process I have to say that what is wrong with most pop treatments of meditation in general is that they fail to warn the reality. It's taken years of profound mindfulness practice that has demanded going deep into the darkest parts of the human psyche...in this process I've learned how to listen to my body and follow my own guidance. I've learned to shut out all the multiple conditioned voices of our ugly capitalistic system and come back to myself. ... What they don't tell you is that mindfulness in process...deep profound, honest mindfulness can alienate and isolate while on the way to well-being.
They will call you “crazy”
Inspiration for the day. "They will call you “crazy” because you are, because you were born with the gift of seeing things differently and that scares them.They're going to call you “intense” because you are...
Lyme disease / systemic infections
My experience with Lyme disease is also my experience with dyskinesia. The term "multiple systemic infections" is a better way to talk about Lyme disease. Lyme is always many different infections in longterm, chronic cases. Testing isn't dependable either . This area of study is not well defined or determined at this time. Insurance doesn't cover care and people are in crisis.
passion and fear
passion and fear ~~ You're totally into it. We get it. Awesome. Now stop thinking that just because it's wonderful for you that means everyone needs it and now. That's bs. We all need different things at different times. The days that this thing is hot stuff for you may well come to an end as well
Microbes and Mental Illness. The infection connection: tardive dyskinesia (PDF INCLUDED)
PubMed: Microbes and Mental Illness. Microbes and Mental Illness. I've been writing a lot about my experience with Lyme disease and Tardive Dyskinesia. It's become clear that the TD is an infection gone wild. The psych drug injury allows the Lyme disease infection into the brain and damaging the blood brain barrier) ... in any case... TD is infection.
tardive dyskinesia/lyme face: my best looks over the last four years
tardive dyskinesia/lyme face: my best looks over the last four years ~~ These selfies show how I’ve looked for most of the last four years. The condition is severe for about 6 months of the year and then fluctuates for the rest of the year.
be the snake: eat yourself
I feel the spirochete — lyme “disease” causing bacteria like a spiral snake…kundalini, no less, clearing out my body like KALI…goddess of destruction and creation be the snake. eat yourself. includes: Ouroboros image collection (a symbol that appears in many cultures) be the snake: eat yourself - was first published a couple of years ago on All Signal. (monicacassani.com) The Ouroboros snake symbol is a live metaphor for my somatic process. I am posting it here in the event that it resonates with others. If it does I'd love to discuss. The facebook page or the comment section on this site are both available
Madness and Renewal: Healing in a mad world
Embracing our madness ~~ the way forward. We find ourselves in a world where those who are functioning in ways largely understood to be “successful” are helping push humanity over the brink. They perhaps are the most shut off from dealing with reality (madness)…which is really our very foundation.
Benzos in the news ~ long term brain shrinkage
In case you needed reminding. Or if you need to let someone in your life know the truth about neurotoxic psychiatric drugging. More "new" research telling us what we already know. Benzos are in the news again. Long term brain shrinkage is something we feel even if we couldn't prove it. From LiveScience: Long-term use... Continue Reading →
The condition of alienation, of being asleep, of being unconscious, of being out of one’s mind, is the condition of the normal man
New post. RD. Laing. THIS! Below is a quote from one of my earliest and most profound influences. I have some of these very words memorized. In particular: The condition of alienation, of being asleep, of being unconscious, of being out of one’s mind, is the condition of the normal man.

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