#James Nestor

[featherbutt]

Some audiobooks i listen to/have been recommended by family and poorly described:

guy gets alien tech. makes it everyone's problem (including his own at times). [dad]

vampire dad can and will fight everything for his human son. [also dad]

bunch of human ladies crash on 'not-Hoth'. alien romance ensues. [mom]

humans are the pugs of the primates (we don't breathe right). [aunt]

#featherbutt #our posts #queue #audiobooks #the titles (in order) #warformed: stormweaver #death loot and vampires #ice planet barbarians #breath #the authors (in order) #bryce o'connor #benjamin kerei #ruby dixon #james nestor

[tinyshe]

How we breathe affects our everyday life—our thinking, our functioning, how we metabolize food, and even how we look. James Nestor is an author and science journalist who has written for Scientific American, The New York Times, BBC, and The Atlantic, among other publications. His book Breath was awarded the prize for Best General Nonfiction Book of 2020 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and was Shortlisted for the Royal Society Best Science Book of 2020. https://www.mrjamesnestor.com

[please note that many people are allergic to adhesives on tape -- even medical grade tape/glues; please test before taping]

#health #health and wellness #breathing #james nestor #Youtube #anxiety #blood preasure #focus #reset exercise #box breathing #breath configuration #4-7-8 #4-4-4-4

[jonny-thoughts]

Dancing in the Morning: An Introspective Journal Entry About Social Anxiety and How I Spend My Time

Morning of March 20, 2022

This morning I am using an idea I learned from Michael Meade; I am writing down as much as I remember about my dream from last night - I also danced this morning, allowing my emotions to transform into motions, which felt incredible. The main thing I remember is that my girlfriend found out she was pregnant with twin boys. I was so excited to bring two people into this world and I remember feeling more connected with my girlfriend and ready to raise our boys together. There were no thoughts of regret or worry that I would be missing out on things even that we were to have our children in our twenties. Much of the narrative that I have heard around having children young, especially in urban centers, is that people miss out on “life” (ironic, isn’t it?). I think it depends on what sort of lifestyle you live. This motivated some pondering on my lifestyle.

Today is Sunday. Last night I had the opportunity to stay out late, meet new people, and hear live music. Saturday morning I woke up at 3:45am refreshed and ready to immerse myself in nature. I went for a hike through the snow with a friend in the Mt. Lady Washington wilderness near Estes Park. Exposing myself to the elements was tough at first; I had difficulty breathing at that altitude. On top of that, I would consider myself somewhat out of shape. Soon my breath reached a comfortable equilibrium where I didn’t feel like I was gasping for air every five seconds. In moments like these where I overcome the discomfort of shortness of breath, I am grateful for the researchers from whom I’ve learned breathwork to help in this situation. The method I perform looks like the following: breathe slowly in taking long and deep breaths, being careful not to suck in a ton of air rapidly. Then, hold the breath all the way out. From what I’ve read in James Nestor’s book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, this allows my body to use oxygen more efficiently. 

When we passed the tree line and walked into rolling hills of snow and sporadic pines, we could feel the cold and icy air hitting our ears and faces; this was quite uncomfortable. We kept walking a little bit, but then upon further research from my hiking partner who is an avid hiker, outdoorsman, and mountaineer, we turned back in an effort to avoid a storm that would potentially be dangerous. We got back to our cars, said farewell, and I drove the two hours home back to Denver. 

When I got home, I rested briefly, then got on my bike and rode to the tennis courts to meet some friends. After playing tennis I rode home, rested briefly once again, and met my friend, call him Oliver, at the bar near my house called Shorty’s for a pitcher of Coors Banquet and some dinner. It was a St. Patrick’s Day-themed celebration at the bar so they had specials like Carbombs, Shepherd's Pie, and of course, Corned Beef and Cabbage. I ordered the Shepherd’s Pie and Corned Beef and Cabbage and enjoyed the pitcher as Oliver and I shared pleasant conversation. Oliver invited me to see a band that I was unfamiliar with. I thought that I should accept the offer for a few reasons. First, a few weeks ago I was trying to find someone to attend a concert with me since I had an extra ticket and Oliver said yes. We went and we had a great time. Second, I felt a societal pressure to go because “that’s what people our age do”.

In addition to the concert, Oliver was adamant about seeing a new friend of his, we will call him Frank, at some point in the evening. As time grew closer to the concert, Frank was at an apartment party. As odd as this may sound, that just did not sound fun to me. I was tired from my day and did not have the energy to place myself in such an environment and be my full, attentive self. After some trepidation, I decided to call it a night after Shorty’s. By going home and going to bed early I felt like I was potentially missing out. I wasn’t participating in the events or lifestyle that most people in their twenties living in a city would want to do. But this morning, I am very content with my decision. 

I initially woke up feeling anxious about my decision and I was worried that people in my life would be disappointed in me for skipping out on such a “fun” night. I was almost crippled with my melancholy, but I awoke early in the morning (7:45) and got myself out of bed and into the kitchen where I put the kettle on the stove to make some tea. I then moved my body in my living room, feeling the flow of my emotions transform into physical movement. Because I was feeling anxious, my movements appeared as if I was trying to purge something out of me. I then became more open with my movements, swaying side-to-side and opening up my ever-tight hips. At this point I felt a tremendous flow of life, prana, chi, whatever you want to call it. This reminded me of how good you feel when you move and take care of your body. I stretched while I drank my tea and read some articles online. I then grabbed my computer.

No one can tell the future, but we can project the future based on the past. If I were to do this as sincerely as possible in the context of this weekend, I can confidently say that had I gone out last night, I would have slept in late this morning, would not have felt as energized, and I probably would not have celebrated my mind and body like I did when I was moving around my living room. I would much rather have the morning I am experiencing now than the fun and exciting energy of last night and the feeling of despair this morning. However, most of the time I don’t make the choice that I did last night. I mainly choose to go out and be hungover the next morning, and I always feel horrible about it. This is all because I’ve been told that I won’t make friends or enjoy life if I don’t participate in that lifestyle. 

I think and hope that I am beginning to build strength in knowing and doing what’s best for me, and doing what I want to do. I love to learn and explore ideas. It’s not always easy to find curious minds to discuss ideas with. I suppose there’s nothing wrong with that, and I have had great practice talking about things I didn’t really know about or that I’m not too interested in. However, when most of the people in the room are talking about something, I often feel like I don’t have a lot to add; I am listening and digesting what they’re saying and then every once in a while I will share a thought. When no one is talking and I try to start a conversation about something I find fascinating, the room often falls silent. I’m glad that I’ve had practice adapting to different social situations, but at the same time, I haven’t really fueled my curiosity or filled my cup through conversation in the last six months with the people I’ve met; I fill that cup by researching things on my own, reading, watching fascinating YouTube videos, and meditating.

Morning of March 28, 2022

I think my social experiences this past weekend play nicely into the theme I’ve been discussing above. I was in a ski cabin with seven other people. There was one evening, the second evening we were there, where I felt like I didn’t want to participate in the conversation. At first it felt like I wasn’t interested in the things they were talking about. I told myself that even if this is true, I can still try to enjoy it and be present in the conversation and listen. I didn’t force myself to participate, I only spoke up when I felt a genuine urge to do so, and I found that people received what I said well. I don’t want to have to try to be someone else; I don’t want to say things that feel unnatural. Later on that evening in the ski town, we were at a very busy bar. This is the type of environment I might be comparing myself to others socially, which causes an uneasy feeling. I told myself it’s okay to not constantly engage in conversation; it’s okay to sit, drink my beer, and watch my friends play their pool game. When I took this approach I found that I still talked to people, but this time I felt loose and natural about it. I wasn’t doing it because I felt like I had to - I hate doing things because I feel like I have to. I was feeling introspective and I genuinely enjoyed experiencing that environment from a quiet and observant perspective; taking it in, enjoying the energy and company. 

However, my friends saw that I was alone and they tried to get me to talk to strangers. I appreciated this because it shows that they care about me and they want me to make friends and have fun. I explained that at that moment, I didn’t feel the desire to strike up a conversation, but rather observe the environment quietly and engage in conversation when it felt right. They understood. I felt good about my approach and experience at the bars last night, however, the one thing cutting into my vibe was the anxiety I felt whenever I considered what my parents and my girlfriend would think of me: I worry about what my parents would think because I grew up a very social person and spoke to anyone. I like to think that my lack of words used now is not a result of social anxiety or discomfort, but rather a goal of mine to say more with fewer words and be more calculated and intentional in my speech. Furthermore, I worry about what my girlfriend would think of me because she is the type of person who can talk to anyone about anything. I don’t want her to think of me as antisocial. I hope that she doesn’t look at me as such (she said she doesn't think that) and I try to tell myself to trust her not to judge me in that way - I hope I can trust her to understand that I am present, listening, engaged, and thoughtful even when I’m not talking. I wish I could stop worrying about it. I feel like if I am strong and confident in my approach, then people will pick up on that. In fact, some people I’ve spoken to said that although I come off as quiet and “soft-spoken”, they can see that I’m a good person once the conversation gets going. And I am fine with that. 

#michael meade #culture #mid twenties #james nestor #lifestyle #journal #digital diary

[gonzabasta]

#james nestor #libro #respiro #respirazione #guarigione

[fitnessmith]

RESPIRER : Bienfaits et méthode de respiration lente 4-7-8

La respiration est une fonction vitale de notre corps, mais saviez-vous que la manière dont nous respirons peut avoir un impact significatif sur notre bien-être général ? Dans cet article, nous explorerons les bienfaits de la respiration lente, en nous basant principalement sur une étude publiée sur PubMed Central, tout en y intégrant des connaissances générales sur le sujet. Si comme moi, vous…

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#"Breath" #anxiété #bien-être #ENDURANCE #fatigue #James Nestor #MÉDITATION #Oxygénation #Performance physique #Pilates #pleine conscience #récupération #Respiration #Respiration "Box" #Respiration buccale #Respiration diaphragmatique #Respiration nasale #Respiration profonde #Santé émotionnelle #santé mentale #Sommeil réparateur #stress #système immunitaire #Techniques de respiration #yoga

[thotsandpreyers]

“To breathe is to absorb ourselves in what surrounds us, to take in little bits of life, understand them, and give pieces of ourselves back out. Respiration is, at its core, reciprocation.”

James Nestor | Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

#breath #breath: the new science of a lost art #james nestor #quotes

[milesbutterball]

#james nestor #breath #breathing

[flourmelon]

“Prayer heals, especially when it’s practiced at 5.5 breaths a minute.”

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

—James Nestor

08.23.2022

🫁😮‍💨🤥🧘🦷

#breath #breath the new science of a lost art #james nestor #nonfiction #booklr #flouread #nose breathing #slow breathing #longer exhales

[doctorpark]

My Quote And Photo About Mouth Taping In The Wall Street Journal

My Quote And Photo About Mouth Taping In The Wall Street Journal

If you’ve ever wondered about the pros and cons of mouth taping for better health, this article in today’s online Wall Street Journal gives a good overview. It was a bit jarring initially to see my face with taped lips on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. But as long as the message of the potential benefits of mouth taping is spread to as many people as possible, I’m pleased with this…

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#Breathe #James nestor #lip taping #mouth taping #nasal congestion #obstructive sleep apnea #poor sleep #sleep apnea #snoring

[current-mcr-news]

tipgiblets: Going to break this into two posts, I had an incredible time helping @lsdunes on their new music video for Benadryl Subreddit which dropped today. #BTS #LSDunes #MusicVideo

[June 23, 2023]

#frank iero #ls dunes #evan nestor #james bowman

[tyforthevnm]

tipgiblets: Going to break this into two posts, I had an incredible time helping @lsdunes on their new music video for Benadryl Subreddit which dropped today. #BTS #LSDunes #MusicVideo

[June 23, 2023]

#frank iero #anthony green #tucker rule #evan nestor #benadryl subreddit #tim payne #james bowman #june 2023 #2023 #june 23 2023 #stone island jacket #blue mickey mouse shirt #rica.archive #frank in sunglasses

[quirkylilcumlord]

felt like i should post the cake i made for my sisters birthday a few months ago 🔥

#she’s a lesbian but has a type in men yk #we got: #georgenotfound #terribly pretty man so i put multiple pictures of him #james mcavoy #charles xavier #castiel #hugh dancy #will graham #gerard way #andrew garfield #which was very brief #steve harrington #john watson #bilbo baggins #martin freeman #ben whishaw #koenig #also brief #honorary markiplier and ethan nestor #i think that’s all #she recently got into the walking dead for daryl dixon

[bullet-prooflove]

Thursday 'Bring the Noise' Prompt List

Please check the updated character list on my pinned post to see who I am writing for before submitting a prompt!

Also read the rules and do not forget to put the entire prompt into your ask!

Give me grace, bury my sins

I’ve been watching you for a while

only you have shown me how to love being alive

You ain't nothing they can handle

I was told not to love him

Strike to kill, you know I will

'Cause I loved you, I swear I loved you Til my dying day

A winding road where strangers meet

Youll only have yourself to blame when you let everything go bad

She was sweet like honey

If I'm on fire, you'll be made of ashes too

With a single word And a gentle touch You turned a moment Into forever

Give me one kiss for the road, boy

Shattered glass 

Driving past a graveyard on a lonesome street

I was left here to die

They don't know a thing about you

You're so gorgeous 'Cause you make me feel gorgeous

When something hurts this much I know its real

If she's gonna go Well then I'm going with her

When I fold, you see the best in me The joker and the queen

Count the days I survived

There's a place for me, Somewhere we can sleep

She's mean and she's mine

All the little flowers gave me something to believe in

And I know you could fall for a thousand kings And hearts that could give you a diamond ring

She's on the tip of my tongue

You make him so god damn handsome

Can't hold me back from where I need to go

Now you can fight the feeling only for little while Until she's back in your dreams with her beautiful smile

Hidden in the pages of the New York Times at home

She's on the top of my thighs

I'm gonna live my life like I'm gonna die young

Been a couple years of living on the road

so pretty whenever you're around

Don't have to say what I'm thinking now

And if I'm dead to you, why are you at the wake?

You could have my heart and I would break it for you

Its the best love Ive ever had and I dont want to let you go

I wanna see Paris, I wanna see Tokyo

Don't tell me that you didn't try and check out my bum

Weepin' in a sunlit room,

We rattle this town, we rattle this scene

Though you try to tell me that you never loved me, I know that you did, Cause you said it and you wrote it down

You had to kill me, but it killed you just the same

I'm gonna spend my time like tomorrow won't come

I won't regret cause you can grow flowers from where dirt used to be

I wanna be careless even if I break my bones

'Cause when I'd fight, you used to tell me I was brave

Cursing my name, wishing I stayed

Ain't gonna stop until you win this fight

You turned into your worst fears

And you're tossing out blame, drunk on this pain

#Bode Leone #Manny Perez #Vince Leone #Jubal Valentine #O.A Zidan #Stuart Scola #Remy Scott #Clinton Skye #Scott Forrester #Damien Powell #Bishop Losa #Taza Romero #Micheal Riz Ariza #Nestor Oceteva #Angel Reyes #EZ Reyes #Neron 'Creeper' Vargas #Marcus Alvarez #Bottles #Manny #Downer #Juan 'Juice' Ortiz #Filip 'Chibs' Telford #Alexander 'Tig' Trager #Rodrigo Sanchez #Donovan Rocker #Connor Rhodes #James Lanik #Crockett Marcel #Sam Abrams

[dailytuckerrule]

#thursday #ls dunes #tucker rule #tucker everyday #daily tucker rule #jamia iero #frank iero #james dewees #evan nestor #day 271

[lsdunesarchive]

Behind The Scenes of Benadryl Subreddit by Evan Nestor

(June 23, 2023)

#ls dunes #l.s. dunes #m: anthony green #m: frank iero #m: tim payne #m: tucker rule #a: evan nestor #a: james bowman #t: photo #lsd: 2023 #in: jun/23 #s: benadryl subreddit #sm: instagram #archive[ane]

[thequietabsolute]

No. The corpse of John Shakespeare does not walk the night. From hour to hour it rots and rots. He rests, disarmed of fatherhood, having devised that mystical estate upon his son. Boccaccio's Calandrino was the first and last man who felt himself with child. Fatherhood, in the sense of conscious begetting, is unknown to man. It is a mystical estate, an apostolic succession, from only begetter to only begotten. On that mystery and not on the madonna which the cunning Italian intellect flung to the mob of Europe the church is founded and founded irremovably because founded, like the world, macro and microcosm, upon the void. Upon incertitude, upon unlikelihood. Amor matris, subjective and objective genitive, may be the only true thing in life. Paternity may be a legal fiction. Who is the father of any son that any son should love him or he any son?

— James Joyce, from Scylla and Charybdis; Ulysses.

#james joyce #ulysses #homer #giovanni boccaccio #william shakespere #s&c has to up there as one of my favourite episodes in the book; a top 3 surely? ... top five certainly #Proteus obviously; Ithaca ... Calypso is a conspiracy of charm and a must; Oxen has opened up for me over the last few years too #Hades would have to be up there - alone it'd rival The Dead... Telemachus and Nestor are timeless; vital; mesmeric; haunting; irrepressible #also why are commas forbidden in tags yet the semi-c remains permissible? -- something dissonant in that #but yes; dah & sigh (!!) ... Ulysses will never pall or age or cease to offer up new discoveries for me #n.