"My disciples are groupies."
We're not sure if the 's' actually belongs on the end of disciple and groupie in this insight, but what the hell. It wouldn't be the first, or last time, The Chemical Buddha misspoke about his legion(s) of follower(s). If you asked him where all of his groupies were, he would just say they were too deep in the mystery (i.e. 'high') to be a part of any organized activities. And to be honest, The Chemical Buddha was often too high himself to lead any organized activities. In TCB's defense, he did make a lot of friends. He just couldn't remember who his friends were.
Do you like being by yourself or do like the company of others?
How much time do you spend alone?
How many childhood friends do you still have?
How easily do you make friends?
Is it hard or easy for you to keep in touch with people you don't see often?
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Testosteroni
"Women have many reasons not to have sex like, 'I just met you'. However, men have only one reason: they're passed out."
We're pretty sure The Chemical Buddha didn't have the world's most active sex drive. In fact, we think there were probably some breeds of dogs and goats that were hornier. Oh, and rabbits. All that said, TCB was always looking for an opportunity to hump something, anything. Sometimes he could actually be found rubbing up against the arm of a chair. We're not sure if that was due to the fact that The Chemical Buddha didn't get laid very much or if he was just that full of testosterone. Although he did go bald at an early age and always had five o’clock shadow by noon.
What are your reasons for not doing things?
Are you more likely to say 'no' or 'yes' to trying something new?
In general, are you more comfortable trying something new or do you like a routine?
We're pretty sure The Chemical Buddha didn't have the world's most active sex drive. In fact, we think there were probably some breeds of dogs and goats that were hornier. Oh, and rabbits. All that said, TCB was always looking for an opportunity to hump something, anything. Sometimes he could actually be found rubbing up against the arm of a chair. We're not sure if that was due to the fact that The Chemical Buddha didn't get laid very much or if he was just that full of testosterone. Although he did go bald at an early age and always had five o’clock shadow by noon.
What are your reasons for not doing things?
Are you more likely to say 'no' or 'yes' to trying something new?
In general, are you more comfortable trying something new or do you like a routine?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Live from Life!
"Better to be all dead than half alive."
The Chemical Buddha was all in favor of getting the most he could out of life. That said, he often ran into people who held back from life and didn't seem to fully embrace it. (And by 'embrace it' TCB usually meant embrace him and by 'him' he meant little Chemical Buddha.) But he would try to hide all that meaning in today's insight. If you reread it with what you've just learned, this meditation is best summed up as: "Better to be all dead than not to have sex with me." After seeing several walks of shame, we can say most people looked like they would have preferred to be dead. Taken at it's less sexual meaning, The Chemical Buddha believed this was our one shot to do what we wanted to do. So why not go for it? Oh, wait, I think we're talking about sex again.
How often do you fully engage in your life?
Of those times you fully engage, how often do you give 100%? If you don't do it very often, what holds you back?
How would you feel about your life if everything ended today? What would you need to do different to feel good about your life and yourself?
The Chemical Buddha was all in favor of getting the most he could out of life. That said, he often ran into people who held back from life and didn't seem to fully embrace it. (And by 'embrace it' TCB usually meant embrace him and by 'him' he meant little Chemical Buddha.) But he would try to hide all that meaning in today's insight. If you reread it with what you've just learned, this meditation is best summed up as: "Better to be all dead than not to have sex with me." After seeing several walks of shame, we can say most people looked like they would have preferred to be dead. Taken at it's less sexual meaning, The Chemical Buddha believed this was our one shot to do what we wanted to do. So why not go for it? Oh, wait, I think we're talking about sex again.
How often do you fully engage in your life?
Of those times you fully engage, how often do you give 100%? If you don't do it very often, what holds you back?
How would you feel about your life if everything ended today? What would you need to do different to feel good about your life and yourself?
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Ideas to die for
"The majority of people are seldom right about anything."
The Chemical Buddha wasn't a fan of the 'group think'. He found anything a group of people could agree on was usually flat and flavorless. That was because it was so full of compromise that no one was happy. TCB believed true innovation came from one person or a small group of people (three at most). It was here true radical thought lived. Of course, this might have been the thinking he used to justify the fact that a majority of people were against, even repulsed, by his teachings. He held firm in the belief that people would eventually come around and accept his ideas as mainstream. At the end of his life, he was still waiting. If we could talk to The Chemical Buddha now, we imagine he would think his death served to increase his legend. Just like dying young helped James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and Jesus.
Which of your ideas do you consider radical?
What radical ideas do you agree with?
What mainstream ideas do you agree with?
What ideas would you be willing to fight or even die for?
The Chemical Buddha wasn't a fan of the 'group think'. He found anything a group of people could agree on was usually flat and flavorless. That was because it was so full of compromise that no one was happy. TCB believed true innovation came from one person or a small group of people (three at most). It was here true radical thought lived. Of course, this might have been the thinking he used to justify the fact that a majority of people were against, even repulsed, by his teachings. He held firm in the belief that people would eventually come around and accept his ideas as mainstream. At the end of his life, he was still waiting. If we could talk to The Chemical Buddha now, we imagine he would think his death served to increase his legend. Just like dying young helped James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and Jesus.
Which of your ideas do you consider radical?
What radical ideas do you agree with?
What mainstream ideas do you agree with?
What ideas would you be willing to fight or even die for?
Monday, August 3, 2009
One Friendly Fucker
"It’s good to be liked. It’s better to be licked."
The Chemical Buddha, "Wanna fuck?"
Random drunk woman, "I just like you as a friend."
This was a common exchange in The Chemical Buddha's life. Which led him to today's insight. While he liked having friends and saw the value in them. He liked being licked a helluva a lot better. And they didn't have to even be a friend to lick him either. Although afterward, he always considered lickers to be the best kind of friends. We think this points to the difficulty TCB had forming friendships. We’re not really sure how many he had. Of course, he considered everyone a friend, the postman, wait staff, bartenders, his dealer and anyone who he could tell what to do. And while, from the outside, it may seem like he was lonely, The Chemical Buddha never considered himself alone.
How do you define being friends?
How good a friend do you think you are?
What conditions do you put on friendship?
The Chemical Buddha, "Wanna fuck?"
Random drunk woman, "I just like you as a friend."
This was a common exchange in The Chemical Buddha's life. Which led him to today's insight. While he liked having friends and saw the value in them. He liked being licked a helluva a lot better. And they didn't have to even be a friend to lick him either. Although afterward, he always considered lickers to be the best kind of friends. We think this points to the difficulty TCB had forming friendships. We’re not really sure how many he had. Of course, he considered everyone a friend, the postman, wait staff, bartenders, his dealer and anyone who he could tell what to do. And while, from the outside, it may seem like he was lonely, The Chemical Buddha never considered himself alone.
How do you define being friends?
How good a friend do you think you are?
What conditions do you put on friendship?
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Another Good Idea
"Drink until the bad ideas start to sound good."
Today's insight continues the theme from yesterday's focus on alcohol. The Chemical Buddha found he could ask someone the same question during the course of a night of heavy drinking and the answer would change. He was never able to figure out if it was because they had grown more and more tolerant of the question or if the alcohol changed what they thought of it. For instance, he found that a women who, at first, was repulsed by the idea of a quickie in the restroom grew more and more open to the idea as the night went on. Some would realize this meant they needed a ride home (or to the Emergency Room). TCB always tried to find the proper shot to question ratio. Just enough to peak their interest without killing them. And that balance was crucial. Because it was extremely difficult to have a quickie in a bathroom stall with someone who was passed out.
How have your attitudes changed towards things that used to shock you? Are they more or less shocking now?
What is the worst thing (or person) you've done after a night of drinking?
How do you know when it's time to stop? Or do you press on until someone else tells you to stop?
Today's insight continues the theme from yesterday's focus on alcohol. The Chemical Buddha found he could ask someone the same question during the course of a night of heavy drinking and the answer would change. He was never able to figure out if it was because they had grown more and more tolerant of the question or if the alcohol changed what they thought of it. For instance, he found that a women who, at first, was repulsed by the idea of a quickie in the restroom grew more and more open to the idea as the night went on. Some would realize this meant they needed a ride home (or to the Emergency Room). TCB always tried to find the proper shot to question ratio. Just enough to peak their interest without killing them. And that balance was crucial. Because it was extremely difficult to have a quickie in a bathroom stall with someone who was passed out.
How have your attitudes changed towards things that used to shock you? Are they more or less shocking now?
What is the worst thing (or person) you've done after a night of drinking?
How do you know when it's time to stop? Or do you press on until someone else tells you to stop?
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Taking A Poll
"Alcohol: liquid persuasion."
The Chemical Buddha discovered that somewhere between buzzed and alcohol poisoning was a sweet spot where he could get someone to do practically anything. Of course, this was the same zone where someone could want to kick his ass for practically any reason too. But to him, it was worth finding 'the zone'. TCB was convinced that some of the best sex he ever had was while he was drunk. The only problem was, he didn't remember any of it, so him being good in bed existed mostly in his mind. Judging by the stories we've heard and some of the videos we've been shown, we have to say his fantasy did not reflect any known reality.
How great do you think you are?
How great are you?
How often do you ask other people's opinion of you?
How often do you give your opinion to other people? When giving your opinion, do you tell them the truth or try not to hurt their feelings?
The Chemical Buddha discovered that somewhere between buzzed and alcohol poisoning was a sweet spot where he could get someone to do practically anything. Of course, this was the same zone where someone could want to kick his ass for practically any reason too. But to him, it was worth finding 'the zone'. TCB was convinced that some of the best sex he ever had was while he was drunk. The only problem was, he didn't remember any of it, so him being good in bed existed mostly in his mind. Judging by the stories we've heard and some of the videos we've been shown, we have to say his fantasy did not reflect any known reality.
How great do you think you are?
How great are you?
How often do you ask other people's opinion of you?
How often do you give your opinion to other people? When giving your opinion, do you tell them the truth or try not to hurt their feelings?
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