While I’m not familiar with the practices of Tai Chi and its history, I am familiar with the stories and mysticism of “inner” martial arts and chi due to my cultural background. I’ve always been fascinated with martial arts and kung fu, and have recently taken up karate and its cultural histories. I also have a degree in kinesiology and will agree that the human body is such a complex and fascinating subject. The word “chi” or “ki” literally means air or in the context of martial arts, breath, and I will associate it as such. In every martial arts that I’ve seen, breathing is always a subject in the forefront. But as far as listening to tall tale stories and feats that chi can achieve, I always smile and nod but take it with a grain of salt

Hey I understand where you’re coming from. I also believe that’s one of the areas the sequel can improve upon. With a bigger team and budget, hopefully we’ll get that

I remember playing the first one when it was just available for early access and the gameplay was understandably rough. I played a little bit and then forgotten about until last year when there were some buzz about it again. I brushed off the dust and got to experience such an immersive medieval world. 10/10 in my book

This guy never misses

I mean I’m assuming a powerful enough Patron would easily be able to shapechange into whatever form they want. So if they’re offering…

That’ll show them Libs

Since there are so many bands and music that made me cry, I’ll share a recent one that made an impression and was the album of the year 2023 on me was Blue Rev by Alvvays. Give it a shot if you love indie rock

I used to when I was in my teens, when 4chan wasn’t as “well known” by so many people. It was definitely wild then. Now I don’t really have the desire to browse there or anywhere else besides Lemmy

Hmm that’s something that I might try out, as I have tinnitus for one of my ears

My partner has trouble sleeping due to anxiety. She takes Melatonin at night as a sleep aid that’s not a prescription

I always imagine Warlocks meeting their Patrons is akin to tenants meeting their landlords

I grew up around the East Coast of the US so I’ve been exposed to Chick-fil-A since I was born. Then I lived a good portion of my life in the West Coast, and when Chick-fil-A starting popping up here, people were going nuts over it. I guess they still are and I feel like I’m the only sane one who knows their food is mid at best with all their sauces

This is a surprisingly relatable green text post. It’s definitely a hard situation to be in. I hope that anon and the gf both are in a better situation for their own mental health. It might not always be the key in solving everything but communication is important and can often help.

One of the media that I wish I could erase from my memories so I could experience it for the first time again

I’ve heard of “Sleeping with the enemy” but this is ridiculous

Rude, but fair…

There are some doors that are impossible to lockpick throughout the game, unless you use Knock to unlock.

If you are currently happy, then don’t let the idea of needing to be in a physical relationship get in your way of life. But if you don’t feel happy the way that you are, then maybe try to connect with other people socially that share the some interest or hobby as you. If you’re having trouble grasping what exactly you are feeling like you’re missing, then maybe talk to a therapist or other professional help.

Better yet, go nuclear.