₦airaland Forum

fennel:
Health is wealth

The chia seed is a wonderful seed and gift of nature

is chia seed planted in Nigeria? How much is a bag or custard paint?

fredwill1357:
Hello nairalanders, I reside in Abuja. I need a job or source of income in Abuja. My current educational qualification is SSCE, if you aren't obsessed with paper qualifications. I can do some of the jobs of a degree holder depending on the field.
Please notify me if you have anything for me.

I am done with this phase of my life. Any power, being or whatever in my life, especially without my conscious consent and non coercion. Causing me harm, not necessarily wanting the best for me, Please leave, exit my life.
I banish you from my life, affairs, environment, relationships, space, existence and everything about me. Leave and never come back.
This is my stance and decree. Amen.

GreaterFuture:
Examples of some "Natural Oils" please.
Wdym?

I'm guessing shearbutter, Ori, coconut Oil etc. right?

yes

Dharmiehhh:
Please I noticed that this Vaseline makes me darker, can it be used as moisturizer and what was your experience while using it?

use natural oils on your body or cut out creams altogether.

Toruibestate:
I remember during my days in the University (Niger Delta University) my lecturer who doubles as my cousin told the class that to him life seems meaningless.
We live, give birth and die, and the circle continues.


That it doesn't have meaning.

Anybody that have contrary view to his thinking should speak up on it.




@General Ditari.

We are creations of an higher power or powers, for what purpose? I do not know.
Just be upright and keep your hands clean, do what is right to other humans and sentient beings, including animals. Be vegan, be good.
https://www.nairaland.com/8501515/what-found-out-living-simulation

blacksam01:
If u believe in God, then here is the reason we are here

Note: even the lower influencial are also more powerful and influencial that God's worshippers.. with time, the lower influencial spirits whom the followers see more often started being worshiped by Gods followers.. this got God angry at both his followers and his subject lower influencial spirits...

Other lower influencial spirits whom still side with God in this confusion , in anger , attacked the break away spirits.. then there was war in heaven..

God then wanted to destroy both his worshipers and the rebellious spirits... Then something happened, the rebellious spirits taunted God telling him he is forcing the followers to like him by force, that they already worships them and not him, and challenge God saying if you thing otherwise , subject them to test of choice of preference...

He still didn't want such challenge, but his loyal subjects thought it wise.. ND he sought a place outside the heavens to start that challenge...

He, one by one through creation and later through pro creation by birth is sending every member of his multitude worshipers to earth to live and die.. all in their lifetime, to make just one decision of where each one stands.. btw God and his rebellious fellow spirits...

So your life is a mirror of ur believe, and your inner believe will be judged when u die and return to where he slated for judgement...

He also doesn't want to finish off his spirit opponents till the birth of all the multitude of his followers (who are fmrly spirit, but now human ) are introduced into the world...

Now you get, why you are here...?

I don't think this is necessary the truth, but it is not completely nonsensical.

I have noticed some religions are deviating from God worship and moving to being worship.
The founder or role models of this religions are sometimes painted as God or God equal.
God to the best of our knowledge, without indoctrinations from any religions or scriptures has no name, form, etc.

Runaway from anyone or religion trying to paint any being as God or the medium you worship to reach God.

Yinkaolola:
No 😭

Try to eat raw onions every morning, if you can't finish one. Remove the onion peels, wash with water and cut into pieces, soak half with warm or lukewarm water 10-15 minutes and drink the water in the morning. Eat the remaining half raw.
You can also add dried grounded ginger to your meals everyday to boost the immune system and prevent many illnesses. Eat clean natural foods, exercise and cut out junks out of your life.

Rawgold29:
nothing anyone will tell me to make me think otherwise, the baby side has always been amazing to me. Come to think of it ,why do we have dreams and see them come to reality if its not planned out or ordained by someone or something that controls it..

Yeah, anyone saying higher powers don't exist, have seen nothing.
I think we have a level of freewill though, likely limited in its own settings. For example, if we have a revelation from a dream, changing some choices, sometimes changes the outcomes.
Other times, things might happen as they will, regardless of what we do.

Nice point from you.

This is a very interesting topic because if you think about it, everything points toward the fact that we were created, and it could possibly be a simulation..

There are things that humans do regularly without realizing they are doing them. Humans have certain traits, that without them, humans would have died off centuries ago. These “traits” are sometimes defined as “instinct” but never really explained rather they are just stated as facts and left alone.
For example:

Humans and animals have a huge fear of death. We are dead for millions of years before we have 70-90 years of life then we remain dead for the rest of eternity. Where does this fear of death come from? If we were created, whatever created us realized we needed this fear of death because without it, we would have died off a long time ago.

Almost all humans have the drive to be successful and to build bigger and better things. Since the dawn of mankind, we have slowly built a better civilization but why do we feel the need to grow? Here is another question, what happens to a man when they suddenly lose all purpose and creativity? They become depressed and anti social and will usually remain that way until they fine some way to add productivity to their lives. Now imagine if we didn't have that drive to grow and build?

What happens when you meet a new sex partner? You suddenly become very excited and happy. Your brain releases chemicals that make you feel that way but why? Logically, if you take away the pleasure from sex, all you have is the ability to reproduce and usually having children just means more stress and anxiety and it doesn't really benefit you life in any way except of course emotionally. Again, imagine if we didn't have that excited feeling when we met someone we wanted to have sex with. Imagine if the sex we had wasn't pleasurable and satisfying. We would’ve died of a long time ago without this need to breed and produce offspring. I’ve read stories of men who had a vasectomy and suddenly women aren't as attracted to them as they once were. So having this instinct to have sex and reproduce is very important because without it, we would cease to exist.

If you are a parent, you can understand this next one. As a parent, once you have a child, you suddenly will have this unexplained anxiety and worry for that baby. All day every day, you will constantly be worrying if your child is okay even to the point where most parents put baby monitors and cameras in their child’s room. On top of that, parents have this profound love for their child. It becomes the most important thing in the world to them. Now imagine if parents didn't get this stress, anxiety and love for their children. Most babies would die off and or population would not grow. These emotions that help parents care for their child have been put in place to ensure that we will populate this world.

Life feels like an endless chasing of things that make us feel good. Almost everything we do has some sort of impact in how we feel whether directly or indirectly. If you took away all these emotions and instincts, we would have no purpose to live. Whatever created us new that we would need reason to live so they implemented these instincts and emotions to give us that purpose. Even a baby latching on to it’s mother just a few minutes after birth is amazing. Where did this baby learn to latch onto the female nipple, suck the milk out and swallow? Some people would say because of evolution, we learned to drink our mother’s milk but that would assume that at one point there were babies who didn't know how to drink their mother’s milk which means they would’ve died off.

There more you think about it, the more it makes sense that we were created in some way. Almost every living thing has a job even down to the tiny insects running around in the grass. What is the human job and why do they do it? These instincts we have are what keeps us alive and keep us moving forward. Take away these emotions and only have logic, most of us would die off because what is the point of life if we didn’t exist for millions of years and after we die, we wont exist for millions of more years. Logically, one would just kill themselves if we didn't have emotions and pleasurable things that stimulate us.

Copied From Quora.

Keep your hands clean. UPRIGHTNESS.

Dtruthspeaker:
This is what I call the Solomon's Curse.

I am nothing like Solomon, but let me ask, what is the Solomon curse?

Rilwayne001:
Hi guys.

Please recommend weight gain smoothies that I can be making on weekends.

Eat more of white guinea corn swallow, chew and eat more of it everyday even without soup. You can also cook and eat it without grinding, but you will be able to eat more quantity if it is grinded. Soaking and wet grinding is better.
You will gain weight and muscles in a few months, it is nutrient rich and calorie dense. Better if you also add body building exercises.

MaxInDHouse:
The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it. Psalms 37:29 [/b]

That's what the Bible God promised!

The Bible called it a new earth, it can be said that it will be completely different from this nonsense we are currently in.
I do not want to argue much about the content of any religious scripture. There mostly all contain illogicalities and inconsistencies.
While I know that God likely exists, I do not buy into the idea of anybody being Gods spokesperson or medium. God hasn't told us anything evidently to the best of my knowledge.

Life has no spiritual or physical purpose, the world is as the creator or creators want it to be.
I know a good number of seekers will not believe me, I probably might not have believed it much if I didn't realize it myself. I searched and searched and searched, but found no tangible worthy purpose. Except of course, the temporary inconsequential ones we can create for ourselves or with other people.

This years of searching, caused me sufferings, and that is why I write this today, to possibly save another from unnecessary suffering in the name of fulfilling destiny or finding their purpose. That seekers might look and reflect more if there is really anything to do.

Meditation and higher or clearer states of consciousness is not the goal but tools.
Acquiring wisdom and knowledge are not the goals but tools.
Virtue, discipline, kindness, etc are not the goals but tools.
Tools to what? Tools to clearer seeing. Clearer seeing for what? To escape suffering.

I say this with confidence to the best of my knowledge, as far as you are still in physical flesh and in this world. You have not escaped suffering, your life might not as bad as that of many people in this world, but you are still under the ruler ship and powers of this world.

Many religions have hinted that this world is temporary and not the place God has intended for us to exist in. Look around you, what do you see? From childbirth to death, it is pain, toiling and unnecessary sufferings.
The only way out is to drop the flesh, don't worry about reincarnation.
Self Identity cannot exist without memory, if you do not have memories of your previous lives if any, the individual currently existing can be said to be a different being altogether. Even if anyone or anything gives you access to memories of your supposed previous lives, how are you sure it is authentic and can be trusted. It might be manipulation. Moreover, why suffer unjustly and unnecessarily now in the name of escaping assumed rebirth.

You probably didn't have a say or much say on your existence in this world, it is possible that anything or anyone that brought you to this world can recycle you even if you die, but even if so, at least you get a break and possibly eternal freedom and rest.

PART 2: ASSUMED POLITICAL OR SOCIETAL MESSIAH.
When I was searching for purpose, I once thought perhaps that my purpose was to become a political leader, who develops his country, continent and the world at large.
However, upon more years of reflection and clearer seeing, I discovered that this was flawed. It required brutal dictatorship, how else do you set a society and world that corruption and decay have become tradition in order.
It required staining my hands and straining myself, all for what? That in itself was untamed obsession and desire which would have likely brought bad karma, even though the intention might be good.

If you are a societal leader, political office holder, etc. Try your best to be upright, be humble, regard your societal position as nothing. Carry the people along, propose and be ready to enact laws and systems that will uplift and better the people, the country, the environment, sentient beings and the world.
However, it is not a do or die affair. If the people aren't willing to work with you even for their own good. Let it be, don't force it. Always remember, the world is but a temporary stage and you are not in control nor do you own it. Nothing belongs to you.

PART 3: ASSUMED RELIGIOUS MESSIAH.
Again, I once thought perhaps my purpose was to unite the religions or found a more logical and simple faith, that admits it doesn't know it all. However, on more reflection and clearer seeing, I saw the flaws in this.
Did God really evidently asked me to do this? The answer was no. Will this really change anything much in this world? The answer will likely also be a no.
God is all powerful, he alone knows his plans, if God really wants anything done in this world, he can certainly do it. We shouldn't label our ideas or methods as Gods method.

PART 4: ASSUMED ACHIEVABLE ENLIGHTENMENT.
Again, I thought perhaps what I needed to do was to achieve the touted so called spiritual enlightenment. I thought about buying a land in a secluded area or moving to secluded forests, etc and dedicating to spiritual practices for supposed enlightenment.

But after further reflections and clearer seeing, I saw the folly of this. Why suffer in the name of escaping supposed future sufferings?
How will I survive by myself? I can farm, but clearing land, farm tools, cooking utensils, all required I acquired black smithery and many more professions or buy them from others.

This revealed to me that life is complicated and not simple. OK, I can survive on fruits, nuts and vegetables. Oh, trees take years to grow. What about safe drinking water?

Even if you get all this sorted, some communities, individuals, government might lay claims on your landed properties and space, or ask you to move. Industries might need the land, bandits might attack you. Pollutions might happen.

And even if you settle all this people and physical powers, have you settled the creator of the land. Yes, you might not have access to the spiritual creator of this land, so it might not be considered complete encroachment if you farm on or make use of this land without their approval, but you still don't necessarily have their clearance even if they are also your creator.

Yes, you might not have asked to be created, but it doesn't change the fact that nothing belongs to you, not even the fruits of your farm labour. The creator of the land might show up and ask you to keep back everything from his land. It might come off as unjust, but it doesn't belong to you.
You might labour on the farm and it will produce little to nothing. Flood and other problems might even wipe it off.

Nothing belongs to you, you are a powerless nobody. Do you still wish to pursue anything?

What we feed ourselves, including food, thoughts, habits, etc greatly influences us.
Follow this path to tame your mind and achieve more clearer seeing:https://www.nairaland.com/8174397/detaching-life-world-survival-instinct#131311055

Truth is, if you are healthy and eat clean. You will fart less, and if you do fart. The smell wouldn't be bad.

folake4u:
Hmm this is quite interesting.

I'd always seen potato as a food rich in fibre content and in a different light entirely.

Can you shed more light on tuber crops containing toxins? I don't think I've heard of that before.

potato is moderate in fiber not high, plus it is high in starch and sugar.
Just type toxins in potatoes or tuber crops on google, and it will be displayed.

Nnamdipapa:
"Toxins?" Can you tell me what toxins you are talking about?

That is science my friend and it does not work with your personal opinion. I eat with the back since primary school in Nigeria. I prefer to go with facts than opinions.

No p brother.

Nnamdipapa:
Yes, I do. I just wash the skin, cut it up and throw in the air fryer mixed with seasonings and I eat when done.

While online research says potato peels are safe to eat, I don't buy that, the skin gets in direct contact with the soil it grows under. Cooking potato with the peels also changes the cooking water to a staining unappealing colour. Plus they contain toxins, I am not talking about anti nutrients, most of which remain active even after soaking and cooking.

No p though, if that is what works for you. However, it is better to increase the fiber content with leafy vegetables.

Nnamdipapa:
The goal is to take in more fiber from the sweet potato. The skin holds a big chunk of the potato's total fibre. An average sweet potato holds around 4g of fiber compared to 2g without the skin.

Are you saying, you eat the potato together with the skin?

folake4u:
Oh wow. Why is that so?

More vitamins is preserved that way, especially water soluble vitamins like vitamin c. However, Potato is not a much healthy food, especially for someone on the diabetic spectrum. Plus tuber crops contain toxins.

Love800:
Bros abeg leave that OP.
His thread is misleading. Anyone who follows this his food directive on a long-term will have him/herself to blame.

He is not asking anyone to follow his steps.
Our body can actually function optimally without sugar, in fact the lesser sugar, the better. The body doesn't have special need for sugar, it converts sugar to glucose and uses it for energy. What the body needs is glucose for fuel or a source of energy, it could be fats. No level of blood sugar is too low, the important thing is that it is stable, and not fluctuating recklessly. This is what high fiber, low sugar foods prevents.
I think sugar in plant foods is natures way of saying, eat more, this isn't poison.

The poisonous plants tend to be bitter, and the safe plants tend to be sweet or tasty. I think the middle part is better, eat plant foods with low sugar content and high fiber.

Nnamdipapa:
I am coming back to Nigeria this month so I am trying to experiment with you you can easily source around and meet the same goal. My sugar was high when I started hence the need to go Carnivore at that time, I have now brought that under control with more freedom to explain.

No p brother, all the best.
I would also recommend you eat your one day meal more in the afternoon or mid afternoon, the body digests food better during the day.
And rests/repairs itself during sleep, night especially.

Gerrard59:
Interesting thread. My problem go be bread.

you can go for whole wheat bread, you can also make your own bread and store with high fiber grains and natural organic ingredients.

Nnamdipapa:
Gham! Me too. I got rid of my T2d and HBp mess, also inflammation on my right knee disappeard.

I am adding sweet potatoes now into the mix and looking at beans too. No swallows for me .

Sweet potato and potato are mainly carbs, the difference is, it is a natural whole unprocessed complex carb. It doesn't have much fiber or protein though and it is high in starch, not a much healthy option.
Are you not coming back to what I told you before, carbs are not the problem, but simple or low fiber carbs. I would advice you avoid tuber crops, they contain toxins, not just anti nutrients. Most of which remain active in small amounts, even after soaking and cooking.

Go for high fiber proteinacious crops, sorghum millet, fonio, buckwheat, black beans, pigeon peas. Add leafy vegetables and you have all the nutrients your body needs. Some unprocessed whole oil nuts and foods once in a while can also be added, oil that has not being extracted from its whole food source.
You will thank me later.

Maitunbi:
Pain and suffering or animals? Aren't they meant to be eaten?

Who is to decide if they are meant to be eaten or not?
Animals are sentient, they can feel pain and sufferings, we can evidently see that. For plants, they are arguments, but we aren't sure.

Since we are sure, animals are sentient and can suffer, is it not only just and moral that we avoid causing them pains and sufferings.
The golden rule, should apply to all living and sentient beings. Do what is right unto others, as you would have them do onto you.

Would you find it OK if the tables were reversed, and a more powerful animal or being breeds and tear you apart, ignoring your sufferings for its own satisfaction. Especially when unnecessary?

Ourtruth247:
Killing to survive

Why is it that feeding in our world so often demands killing? Have you thought about this?

Across land and sea, we consume animals to sustain our physical bodies. This isn’t a condemnation of meat consumption, rather it’s an invitation to reflect on a deeper question: Why are our bodies biologically wired to depend on the flesh of other living beings?

Now consider the staggering scale of suffering this system produces. Billions of animals are slaughtered each year, millions each day, many enduring fear, pain, and distress before death. If this world were truly the creation of a wholly benevolent force, wouldn’t such widespread death and suffering seem inherently contradictory? Wouldn't the creator of our world think of a better way for living things to survive that wouldn't involve the violent murder of weaker beings?

And this pattern isn’t limited to humans. In the animal kingdom, survival is often a cruel equation; watching one’s young be taken, living under constant threat, and killing to avoid starvation. It’s not just nature; it’s a relentless cycle of trauma woven into the very fabric of life on Earth.

If as I believe this world is overseen by forces that feed on emotional energy like pain, fear, and suffering, then what better design could there be than this one? A planet where survival itself ensures a constant stream of anguish... for humans and animals alike.

I employ everyone reading this to take a moment to really ponder on this.

Hello, are you vegan? Do you view it that it matters much whether a person or people are vegan or not?

I have always wondered why non of the abrahamic religions encourage veganism, at least some eastern religions encourage veganism. The abrahamic religions does encourage fasting, which also has physical and mental benefits.

Nnamdipapa:
I have actually moved to the Keto diet. Our ancestors were not vegans, they hunted and eat lots of meat.

Hello, this is not to guilt trip you or anybody, I just want to know your views.
When we rear, hunt, trade or consume animals and animal products including eggs, milk or their offsprings. Are we not directly or indirectly propagating the pain and sufferings of these animals, especially when we have the option of a plant based diet?

TENHEU22:
speech delay, lack of comprehension. General attitude not corresponding with her age. She's 11 years now.

I would recommend light bodyweight exercises, at least 5-7 days in a week.

I would also recommend a vegan feingold diet, without necessarily cutting out natural sources of salicylates. Cut out artificial sugars, extracted oils and added salt. Go easy on natural sugars.

Meditation and mindfulness practices should also become part of her daily life. Even something as simple as counting and drawing 1-100 internally with closed eyes and concentration will do.

Practice makes perfect, you can also teach and practice with her on areas she isn't performing optimally at. You can get her a tutor or exemplary playmate she can learn from, while keeping a eye on the progress.

Goodluck.