Have you tried Audible?

I hear what you are saying, and you're right to say that animals do have a sense of time. Animals do have a circadian rhythm for example. However, what Tolle means by "time" or having a "sense" of it, is the anxiety that comes with the need to meet a deadline, needing to wake up early, or running late for instance - being "on time" as we know it.

In this way, an animal does not have a "sense" of time, as they are not held to the same expectations (many of these expectations being unnecessary and sort of arbitrary - but ultimately result from the human condition - according to Tolle), as us. For example, having a job, and the "on-timely" nature that comes along it, is not an expectation we have of animals.

You don't read books anymore?

Have you read "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle?

This was deep, man.

Well, I am a human.

I hear you, but to a worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish. I fair that my generation has seen enough pain to understand how valuable our time here truly is, and that we will position future generations to live well.

Well I am not too familiar with that particular vaccine, and it's effectiveness, but I will say that there are more daily Covid cases than ever. I think ultimately though, if you get vaccinated (and maybe a booster here or there, depending on your stance, state mandates, and its workability with your main vaccine), eat healthy, and maintain a... stable mental wellbeing, then you'll be fine.

Will humanity overcome our current phase of transition, graduating to a higher form of civilization, or fall victim to natural disasters and unrest so that we'll have to pick of the pieces and rebound from a major setback comparable to the ancient Greek or Medieval dark age in Europe? — Enrique

Michio Kaku, in his book "The Future of Humanity," states that if the human race can survive another 200 years (from 2015, so another 193 years now), then we - meaning humanity - will survive indefinitely. He is basically saying that, in order to drastically increase our chances of survival, we need to make it to other planets and colonize, that way - and God forbid - if an asteroid takes out one planet, nuclear war happens, or some other mass extinction event occurs, at least there will be humans on other planets to continue the species.

I got the Moderna booster, and I had the J&J single dose as my initial vaccine. I can remember that night after the J&J being hell, and was expecting something like that for the booster. To my surprise though, I was completely fine. I think the strategy to avoiding side effects is to drink a lot of water the day before your vaccine, and continue to do so even after you've been given the shot.

And let us not forget the four "P's" of marketing, price, product, promotion and place.

I concur, a good read regarding the idea of attachment, and not desire, leading to suffering is called "The Eye of a Needle," from The Way to Love by Anthony de Mello. As surprising as it may sound, the short passage actually stems from the bible, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God," Mark 10:25. In short, attachment is the constant struggle humans face by becoming emotionally attached to things, leading them to believe that - without that person, object, etc. - they are attached to, they cannot be happy.

In what regard, I ask. If one posed this question relative to the universe, then probably not. But, let's say that one is studying for an exam and they are looking over the study guide, it would be a good idea to believe the content is what it seems to be, for the reason that it is what the test will be on.

What do you mean?

Yes sir, I agree, and your point hold all the more importance during these polarized times. One must remain mindful of how their words and actions effect others, for once one looses this sense, they have lost an integral part of their humanity.

Any time I see a worm on the sidewalk, I take it and place it back in the ground, digging a little burrow and all. Similarly, any time I see a spider or ladybug inside, I take it and bring it back outside. I think that - while it is a curious thought, like you said - a vital consideration to make when doing something good, is if anyone is around to watch you do it.

I agree, if one were to look at - who of the two was more inventive - they may opt for Newton. But, if they were to look at how innovative - they may opt for Einstein.

Fair enough