CULTURAL QA 02-2024-04 All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 04-02-2024.
Selected quora answers generallyinteresting are included .Still they need not be 100%correct answers. Compiled and posted byR. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 04-02-2024. Q1 What are your words of wisdom fordealing with people? A1 RiteshKumar Mishra, Lives in New Delhi (1999–present)Updated 1y A beautiful story. King Ajatsatru came to Buddha and put his dither. He said,“Oh Lord, when I didn't follow you then everyone used to feel fear with me, noone dared to look at my kingdom and my kingdom was safe. Since, I have startedfollowing you, dropped the violence, became compassionate, no one cares about me, evenpeople are weaving conspiracy against me and my kingdom is in danger.” Buddha said, “Before I tell you anything, I want to tell you a story.” Avenomous snake used to live under a tree, whoever used to pass, the snakebitten the person. Everyone had fear of snake, no one dared to pass by thetree. A monk came in that village, and hewas going towards the tree, everyone stopped him but he was adamant to meditateunder the tree. The monk sat under the tree, seeing the monk the snake came outof the hole. Monk saw the snake and told, “Why doyou fear so much that you bite innocent people. Perhaps, you feel if you don'tattack other people will kill you.” The snake said, “Oh Monk, you are right, I fear withpeople that's why I attack.” Monk showed him the path ofcompassion and love and initiated the snake to transform the life. Monk left. The snake now didn't Hiss overpeople, nor he bitten, now his bad days came. People used to tease the snake,sometimes people threw the stone because now no one had fear of that snake. Monk came after months, seeing thecondition of snake the monk felt pity and he was surprised with the snake'scondition. Monk asked for his situation. The snake said, “Since you told me to be compassionate towards others, noone felt fear now and people made my condition worst.“ Monk said, “You took my teachings inthe wrong way, I told to be compassionate but it doesn't mean that you shouldn't hiss in your defence. Peopleshould have fear of your hiss.” The Buddha asked, “Did you get mypoint? I told you to be compassionate but it doesn't mean you should forsakethe duty of a king.” Whateveryou are, wherever you are, you must know how to defend yourself because it is the matter of survival. Q2 What can I do to produce dopamine in mybrain? A2 HealthyMen,Men’s Health specialist 6mo Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, whichis a chemical messenger in the brainthat plays a crucial role in various brain functions and behaviors. It is produced in several areas of the brain, including thesubstantia nigra and the ventral tegmental area. Dopamine is associated with thebrain’s reward and pleasure pathways, as well as motivation and reinforcementof behaviors. It helps regulate mood, attention, learning, andmovement. When you engage in activities that you find enjoyable or rewarding,such as eating delicious food or achieving a goal, your brain releasesdopamine, leading to a sense of pleasure and satisfaction. To naturally promote dopamine production in your brain, you canincorporate the followingactivities into your lifestyle: 1. Exercise regularly: Regular aerobicexercises, such as running, swimming, or dancing, increase bloodflow to the brain, leading to higher dopamine synthesis and release. Exercisealso triggers the release of endorphins, which can create a sense of pleasureand euphoria. 2. Eat a balanced diet: Certainnutrients play a role in dopamine production. Tyrosine and phenylalanineare amino acids that serve as building blocks for dopamine. Foods rich in theseamino acids include lean meats (chicken, turkey, lean beef), fish (salmon,tuna), eggs, dairy products, almonds, and avocados. Additionally, consumingfoods high in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables, can protectdopamine-producing neurons from oxidative stress. 3. Get enough sleep: Adequate and restfulsleep is essential for proper neurotransmitter function, including dopamineregulation. During sleep, the brain undergoes processes that help restore andreplenish neurotransmitters, which can impact mood and cognitive function. 4. Practice meditation andmindfulness: Meditation and mindfulness techniques help reduce stress byactivating the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to decreased cortisol(stress hormone) levels. Lower stress levels can positively affect dopamineproduction and signaling in the brain. 5. Spend time in natural sunlight:Exposure to natural sunlight stimulates the productionof serotonin, anotherneurotransmitter closely related to dopamine. Serotonin can be converted intodopamine, leading to an increase in its levels. 6. Engage in social activities:Positive social interactions and meaningful relationships can activatebrain areas associated with pleasure and reward, leading to the release ofdopamine. Spending time with friends, family, or participating in groupactivities can boost your mood and sense of well-being. 7.Enjoy activities that bring joy: Engaging in activities that you findenjoyable, such as hobbies, art, music, or watching comedies, can triggerdopamine release and create a sense of pleasure and satisfaction. 8. Set and achieve goals:Setting realistic goals andaccomplishing them can activate the brain’s reward system and lead to increaseddopamine release. The sense of achievement and accomplishment can contribute topositive emotions. 9. Manage stress: Chronic stress can lead to a reductionin dopamine receptor sensitivity, which may negatively affect mood andmotivation. Employing stress management techniques like deep breathingexercises, yoga, or relaxation techniques can help maintain balanced dopaminelevels. Remember that everyone’s brainchemistry is unique, and the effectiveness of these activities in increasingdopamine levels can vary from person to person. Additionally, excessive dopaminestimulation (e.g., from drugs or unhealthy behaviors) can have adverse effects,so it’s crucial to pursue a balanced approach to promoting dopamineproduction in the brain. Q3 What are the benefits of being poor? A3 SrinathNalluri, Most Viewed Writer in Behavioral, Social & Human Psychology10mo A dhobi who does ironing in an apartment suddenly bought a house. ‘Lottery?’ one resident asked. ‘No.’ ‘Robbery?’‘Never.’ ‘Forgery?’‘Not at all.’ ‘Then how?’ ‘I have been saving for this for thelast ten years.’ ‘But your earnings are low, no?’ ‘But my spendings are also low, you know.’ ‘Again, how?’ He and his whole family travel bybus. They don’t feel small. There isno compulsion to buy a car or bike. So no EMI, fuel or parking expenses. He can get away by wearing the same clothesevery day. His family stays in a small houseinside the residential complex. He has no space to put a fridge, big wardrobe,or variety of utensils. His son asks for a bicycle to go toschool. He gets him a used one from a resident. His son never complains as heis not insutled for not being able to afford new one. No one expects him to give gifts orwear expensive clothes at weddings. No one expects him to serve 25-itemmeal or give 250 bucks wedding card for his daughter’s wedding. One advantage the poor have is Theirlifestyle is known to everyone. They are not under any spotlight. So they don’t have any pressure orcompulsion to do things beyond their level. Part of their expenses go to fulfiltheir needs and the rest goes to their savings. Furthermore, their small housein a small area brings down the desire for many clothes and more items. Forthe middle class, however, They are under constant pressure tolook rich as they fear they might be assumed poor by others. This beautiful line from” Njan Prakashan” Malayalamfilm shows the difference in lifestyle between the poor and middle class. It is not very expensive to live-Akash. Our expenses increases when we try to live like others. Q4 What are some of the greatest examplesof presence of mind? A4 Gurdev,Updated 3y Story time!! Once upon a time, a businessman wentto a shoe store to purchase a new one.He decided to buy a 7 number pair for him. When he went to the counter forbilling, he finds that heforgot his wallet in the house. So he asked the shopkeeper, “Can youlend me these pair? Ipromise you that i will come next day and will pay your money “. The shopkeeper was feelingquite uncomfortable. But in theend, he gave him the shoes and said ' please check the shoe box when you reached home'. Next day, the man returned to theshop. And said ' you gave me number 6 instead of 7′. He apologized and gave himright one. The man had brought his wallet now. He gave him money and left. The shopkeeper handled the situationwith his mind. He didn'tlose his shoes neither did he lose his customer.Hence presence of mindis important. Q5 What strange archaeological finds couldsuggest an ancient technological civilization? A5 HanselSapkota, Lived in Nepal (2005–2020)Dec 21 This huge sphere was found by anarchaeologist in 2016 in a forest in Bosnia. The name of the discoverer is SemirOsmanagich, who describes the stone sphere as the largest in Europe. It measures three meters wide, weighs 35 tons and is very ferruginous. And if this sphere was created by humanhands - and if not, how? - indicates that in Europe there were advancedcivilizations about which we know absolutely nothing. These ancestors of ours had differenttechnologies from those we know. Moundsand pyramids are also found in Bosnia, connecting this place with many othermysterious places where similar structures are found again andagain. Stone spheres have also been found almost everywhere, but this one istruly a colossus. And here is the second part.It lookslike Stonehenge. And it is located 12 meters underwaterin Lake Michigan.Why are structures repeated in so many distant places? So far there are no plausibleand understandable answers to this question -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/273327407.2994912.1707029478647%40mail.yahoo.com.
