From dbe5226d35bba0df478fe73ac96a07eb64788577 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xe Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:07:11 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] fix build, add new content Signed-off-by: Xe --- .gitignore | 1 + default.nix | 39 +++- src/CHANGELOG.md | 12 ++ src/SUMMARY.md | 3 + src/build.sh | 3 + src/other_tips.md | 3 + src/possession-by-tulpa-for-tulpa.md | 280 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ src/three-task-tulpa-revitalization.md | 76 +++++++ src/thresholds-furniture.md | 95 +++++++++ src/title.md | 2 +- 10 files changed, 506 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) create mode 100644 src/possession-by-tulpa-for-tulpa.md create mode 100644 src/three-task-tulpa-revitalization.md create mode 100644 src/thresholds-furniture.md diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore index dd48cd5..5b19a5c 100644 --- a/.gitignore +++ b/.gitignore @@ -3,3 +3,4 @@ book .DS_Store /target **/*.rs.bk +result diff --git a/default.nix b/default.nix index 2f7e7d8..33351c4 100644 --- a/default.nix +++ b/default.nix @@ -1,4 +1,34 @@ -{ pkgs ? import { } }: +{ pkgs ? import { + overlays = [ + (overlayFinal: overlayPrev: + let + packageOverrides = (pythonFinal: pythonPrev: { + apsw = pythonPrev.apsw.overridePythonAttrs (oldAttrs: { + version = "3.38.1-r1"; + src = overlayPrev.fetchFromGitHub { + owner = "rogerbinns"; + repo = "apsw"; + rev = "3.38.1-r1"; + sha256 = "sha256-pbb6wCu1T1mPlgoydB1Y1AKv+kToGkdVUjiom2vTqf4="; + }; + checkInputs = [ ]; + # Project uses custom test setup to exclude some tests by default, so using pytest + # requires more maintenance + # https://github.com/rogerbinns/apsw/issues/335 + checkPhase = '' + python tests.py + ''; + pytestFlagsArray = [ ]; + disabledTests = [ ]; + }); + }); + python' = overlayPrev.python3.override { inherit packageOverrides; }; + in { + calibre = + overlayPrev.calibre.override { python3Packages = python'.pkgs; }; + }) + ]; +} }: let nur = import (builtins.fetchTarball @@ -13,12 +43,7 @@ in pkgs.stdenv.mkDerivation { inherit version; src = ./.; phases = "buildPhase installPhase"; - buildInputs = with pkgs; [ - calibre - mdbook - nur.repos.mic92.pandoc-bin - tex - ]; + buildInputs = with pkgs; [ calibre mdbook nur.repos.mic92.pandoc-bin tex ]; buildPhase = '' cp -rf $src/src . diff --git a/src/CHANGELOG.md b/src/CHANGELOG.md index 3488db5..1b54351 100644 --- a/src/CHANGELOG.md +++ b/src/CHANGELOG.md @@ -3,6 +3,18 @@ This changelog will also function as a bit of a bibliography for newly added content. +## 0.14.0 + +Added a better disclaimer about the old content in this book. Added the +following guides: + +- [NoneFromHell's Three task tulpa revitalization + exercise](https://community.tulpa.info/topic/10877-nonefromhells-three-task-tulpa-revitalization-exercise/) +- [Using Thresholds and Furniture to Remember Your + Tulpa](https://www.reddit.com/r/Tulpas/comments/r52951/using_thresholds_and_furniture_to_remember_your/) +- [Possession: By a Tulpa for + Tulpas](https://www.reddit.com/r/Tulpas/comments/pkeqkp/possession_by_a_tulpa_for_tulpas/) + ## 0.13.0 Simplified release process and moved the CHANGELOG to the end of the book diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md index 1215f0d..249227a 100644 --- a/src/SUMMARY.md +++ b/src/SUMMARY.md @@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ - [Visualization](./visualization.md) - [JD’s Guide to Visualization](./jdbar-visualization.md) - [Tulpa Visualization Guide](./tulpa-visualization-guide.md) + - [Three Task Tulpa Revitalization Exercise](./three-task-tulpa-revitalization.md) - [Communication](./communication.md) - [Proxying](./proxy.md) - [Am I Parroting?](./am-i-parroting.md) @@ -43,6 +44,7 @@ - [Possession Explained](./possession-explained.md) - [DJFlix on Possession](./djflix-colors.md) - [glitchthe3rd's Possession Overview](./glitchthe3rd-overview.md) + - [Possession: By a Tulpa for Tulpas](./possession-by-tulpa-for-tulpa.md) - [Switching](./switching-idx.md) - [Within's Switching Guide](./switching.md) - [BlackStatic's Switching Guide](./blackstatic-swtiching.md) @@ -50,6 +52,7 @@ - [So you wanna switch? Do you, really? Might be able to help that.](./seven-switching.md) - [Controlled Switching](./plgrey/switching.md) - [Tulpamancer Lifehack: Dissociation for Switching](./within/dissociation.md) + - [Using Thresholds and Furniture to Remember Your Tulpa](./thresholds-furniture.md) - [Wonderlands](./wonderlands.md) - [Irish's Wonderland Guide](./irish-wonderland.md) - [Walking in Wonderland](./walking-in-wonderland.md) diff --git a/src/build.sh b/src/build.sh index 9f55af5..5655ad5 100755 --- a/src/build.sh +++ b/src/build.sh @@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ narration.md visualization.md jdbar-visualization.md tulpa-visualization-guide.md + three-task-tulpa-revitalization.md communication.md proxy.md @@ -51,6 +52,7 @@ possession.md possession-explained.md djflix-colors.md glitchthe3rd-overview.md + possession-by-tulpa-for-tulpa.md switching-idx.md switching.md @@ -59,6 +61,7 @@ switching-idx.md seven-switching.md plgrey/switching.md within/dissociation.md + thresholds-furniture.md wonderlands.md irish-wonderland.md diff --git a/src/other_tips.md b/src/other_tips.md index f6d45ff..49bc7a9 100644 --- a/src/other_tips.md +++ b/src/other_tips.md @@ -1 +1,4 @@ # Other Tips + +This is the "other" part of this book. The things in here don't really fit into +any of the other categories. diff --git a/src/possession-by-tulpa-for-tulpa.md b/src/possession-by-tulpa-for-tulpa.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e6a5ff3 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/possession-by-tulpa-for-tulpa.md @@ -0,0 +1,280 @@ +## Possession: By a Tulpa for Tulpas + +By Arcanus of the Dragonheart System + +### Introduction + +Possession is an optional skill in Tulpamancy that allows a tulpa to access the +physical world; it gives a chance for a tulpa to experience things not curated +or managed by their host or other system members. Thus, what is possession? For +those uninformed, possession is quite simply the act of a tulpa or other system +members taking partial or full control of the physical body while the previous +person in control is still connected to said body. For many tulpas, this is our +primary manner of accessing and interacting with the same world our hosts do, +especially so for systems where the host is incapable of fully disconnecting +from the body, often considered a highly important step for switching. As such, +even possession itself is desired by many tulpas for this opportunity of +interacting with the outside, with people who are not of the same mind and body, +and to gain experience and develop as individuals. + +Numerous possession guides are often created by hosts rather than tulpas or by a +neutral viewpoint; there are very few possession guides designed by tulpas +themselves who are capable of possession and wish to teach it to others. This +guide is crafted by a tulpa who has existed as such for four years, and has been +capable of possessing quite well for nearly as long. The aim with this piece is +to guide other tulpas with this specific perspective in hopes of sparking a form +of eureka moment for other tulpas that can be the flicker necessary to obtain +this skill, and for tulpas who use solely nonhuman forms that may be +uncomfortable with the idea of using a human body. + +### Preparation and Mindset + +Before attempting possession, there are things to consider and prepare for. +These preparations allow future training sessions for possession to be less +vexing, and can aid in avoiding potential issues further down the line. + +A primary thing a host and tulpa should obtain before practicing possession is +the ability to have clear communication between each other, often in the form of +vocality. Seizing control of the body is an action that requires both parties to +communicate their feelings to each other consistently, especially when speaking +about consent. Without clear communication, a situation can go awry or create a +schism between the two parties. For example, imagine a tulpa possessing the body +without informing the host first, causing bewilderment and fear within the host +who had no inkling that the tulpa was going to possess. On the opposing side, +picture a tulpa possessing and performing activities when the host snatches back +control deliberately and without warning, and thus disrupts what the tulpa was +doing. With both parties, this can cause unease and anxiety simply due a lack of +communication and respecting boundaries. + +To avoid this, both the tulpa and host need to speak with each other and +mutually agree to the possession beforehand through means akin to vocality or +even tulpish. If one member does not consent, then the other should not ignore +the boundaries set by the other person. However, this does not mean a host +should unreasonably prevent a tulpa from possessing. There are reasonable times +to possess and situations where possession is not ideal where a host may state, +"Sorry, now's not a good time because we're in public," and other circumstances +that are unreasonable such as, "Sorry, but I don't want you doing this harmless +thing." From personal experience, it can be quite thrilling to possess and +experience existence in such a physical and lifelike sense, but it is best to +show self-restraint and ask before attempting possession. + +For further reading to learn about techniques to build communication and +vocality, here are a few well-written guides: + +- [Tulpamancy: Guide Into the Strange and Wonderful: Section 13: + Vocality](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mSaPARuohFEO7qX3gVgKAh69XwU0VlKwnD0I_-nddvk/edit#heading=h.dtt01co0b53) +- [Tulpamancy: Guide Into the Strange and Wonderful: Section 25: Methods of + Communication](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mSaPARuohFEO7qX3gVgKAh69XwU0VlKwnD0I_-nddvk/edit#heading=h.s74b4m58mmlt) +- [Tips for Hearing Your Tulpa](https://community.tulpa.info/topic/8334-tips-for-hearing-your-tulpa/) +- [Quantum's Nametag + Method](https://community.tulpa.info/topic/3845-quantums-nametag-method/) + +Clear communication often also requires the tulpa to be fairly developed, +capable of making informed decisions without the host's input while also being +mature enough to handle any possible outside world responsibilities. Younger +tulpas have a tendency to be childish and emotional in nature, even being +somewhat unstable in form and personality at times, as they continue to +establish their identity with forcing sessions and experience. Therefore, a +younger tulpa may not understand the importance of respecting boundaries, +maintaining what are usually the host's responsibilities such as school or +occupations, or may make emotional decisions in favor of logical ones. Harsh +world experiences can also be stressful for the tulpa and negatively impact +their development while they are still malleable and easily influenced, thus it +is ideal for the tulpa to be developed to the point of their identity being +mostly solidified and where they have learned to manage their emotions in times +of stress and hardship. + +How much time it takes for both of these to be met is subjective and has a high +degree of variance between Tulpamancers. Both maturity and vocality can come +with time, consistent forcing sessions, and patience. What is imperative is to +not rush possession; possession is not a fleeting opportunity that is capable of +vanishing at a moment's notice. Regardless of the system's age, possession is a +skill that will always be available, thus do not feel the need to rush it or +obtain it as quickly as humanly possible. Nor should a Tulpamancy system feel as +though they are obligated to learn possession. Though few in number, there are +tulpas who are quite content with never being in control of the body, instead +preferring to be imposed on the material plane or live their lives in a +mindscape. Neither host or tulpa should be forced into learning a skill they do +not wish to learn if they do not desire it within reason, however, it does not +harm either to at least attempt possession once. + +Finally, another common issue, specifically for hosts, is a sense of fear or +anxiety when pondering the idea of the tulpa taking control. This fear is +reasonable, especially with how possession and control swapping is often +portrayed in many nations and cultures. In tandem with this, the host is often +one who has spent their entire existence being the singular entity of the body; +switching as a concept is a direct opposite of what the vast majority of +humanity believes to be the sole way of existence, that each consciousness +belongs to one vessel and is that vessel. There are some hosts who require +self-introspection and must accept that they are not the body itself, but a +single consciousness of multiple that happens to dwell within it. + +Anxiety for switching can stem from pathological anxiety or this mindset of +singularity, and thus not all Tulpamancy-specific advice may apply. Trust +between both parties is critical when exchanging control, not simply that they +will do no harm with the power they are given, but as a general rule. For both +the tulpa and the host: trust in the tulpa to be responsible, and trust in the +host to allow the tulpa to safely express themself without overstepping +boundaries. Any and all concerns should be spoken about between both members and +genuinely listened to, this includes doing whatever possible to negate any +doubts or fears. + +In conjunction with maturity, the ability to communicate properly, and dousing +any fears and anxieties, another key factor in possession is the mindset of both +the host and tulpa. It can be deceivingly simple to believe that possession is +this archaic skill, possibly due to preexisting connotations of possession from +various forms of media and how only supernatural beings are capable of +performing this feat. Despite this, possession is not impossible to achieve, nor +does it take years for most Tulpamancy systems to gain. Remember that both the +tulpa and host exist within the same mind and body; both parties have access to +the same neural pathways, and thus access to movement. As months become years, a +tulpa eventually reaches a point to being on equal footing with the host, being +a fully separate person capable of all the same feats the host is capable of and +not simply some entity that can be willed away on a whim. + +In addition to this, it is a highly prevalent and pervasive myth that the host +must manually dissociate from the body to allow the tulpa to possess. Quite +frankly, this is false, as many tulpas have proven to be capable of possession +while the host is still fully connected to the body and is aware of what the +body is doing. Mindset, however not being an absolute factor, can still majorly +influence how quickly or slowly a skill in Tulpamancy is gained. Another belief +that can stymie possession training is the belief that the tulpa is lesser, +weaker, or simply less capable than the host. By doing this, the host is setting +unnecessary limitations on the tulpa, which further slows skill development. +When speaking about Tulpamancy, one should not think in absolutes, but instead +keep an open mind for any possibility instead of denying or wholeheartedly +believing a certain outcome will occur. + +Thirdly and finally with possession myths, older guides often reference +possession being this "alien" feeling when experienced, a sensation easily +noticeable. In recent years, many Tulpamancers have started fervently exclaiming +that possession will not feel alien and that it was merely an artifact from the +past. As previously stated, believing in absolutes is often an unhelpful mindset +in Tulpamancy. Despite the claims from either side, there are Tulpamancers who +experience this "alien" feeling and others who do not. A possible explanation +for this is a tulpa's presence and the sensation it gives when the tulpa +possess, or perhaps this "alien" feeling is more common with tulpas with +nonhuman forms that clash more with a human body when attempting to control it. +Regardless of whether or not a system will experience this "alien" feeling is +unimportant, as many believe this sensation alerts the host whether or not the +tulpa is actually moving the body. If one is simply unsure if the body's +movement was theirs or their tulpa's, they can simply verify it with the tulpa +instead of merely guessing. + +Once mentally overcoming these hurdles to the best of one's ability, possession +is much more likely to be swift with ample progression and lowering the +possibility of tribulations in the future. + +### Step-by-Step Process and Explanation + +At last, the process of possession specifically for tulpas in the perspective of +another tulpa. For the sake of brevity and simplicity, the possession strategy +will be laid out in steps first, then the explanation will be placed after the +method itself. Remember that this method is done solely in the perspective of +the tulpa, however, the host at minimum should relax in whatever means they wish +and simply allow the tulpa to go through the process. + +1. Begin by connecting to the body's senses, look through the body's eyes, feel + the gravity of the earth pulling downwards, take in any scents or sounds that + can be heard, and even pay close attention to any flavors the mouth may be + experiencing. +1. Hone in on a singular sense, whichever is desired. With the eyes, absorb + every single detail possible, every color, every shape, their distance from + the body, and more as an example. Or not simply feel the effect of gravity, + but also the textures of objects or even the body itself, the temperature of + the air or ground, and potentially even focus on negative sensations such as + pain if they are present. +1. Entrench oneself in that specific sense until feeling completely absorbed by + it, entranced to the point of losing awareness of one's form or anything + else, even the thoughts of oneself or the host. +1. Become that sense, become the eyes, become the skin, the nose, the mouth, or + ears. Not simply using the sense, but embodying that sense itself. +1. Once this step is complete, repeat the process with the other senses, slowly + becoming them while remaining connected to the ones already focused on. +1. With every sense focused intensely on, attempt to move the body in some + capacity. An example would be moving the eyes if the first step taken was to + become sight. +1. Attempt to do this with the other senses and what they are related to. Move + the body's arms, look around, take a deep breath, and listen to one's + environment. +1. If the process was successful, the tulpa will be possessing the body. + +Note how this strategy does not ask the host to "give up" the body or instruct +the tulpa to flow their essence into the body unlike other possession guides. +The mindset behind the method presented is guiding the tulpa to essentially +synchronize with the body to the point of becoming one with it instead of a +nonphysical person, becoming so lost with the world they are experiencing that +they simply forget that they are a passenger in the car. When honing in on or +focusing highly on a sense, it can be possible for a tulpa to accidentally begin +possessing what controls that sense. For example, a tulpa may be interested in +what the host is eating, paying such close attention to the food that they begin +to experience it physically, possibly even moving the mouth to eat without +realizing it. + +However, not all tulpas understand the idea of "connecting" to the body's +senses, especially tulpas used to living their days in a mindscape. Quite +simply, this can be done through intuition and trial and error, or through +symbolic means that translate to the act of connecting. It boils down to: what +makes sense? For every tulpa, this is highly subjective and there is no flawless +method that can be taught. + +One must also keep in mind that following these steps may not be successful the +first attempt or even after multiple attempts. Rather, a tulpa may take time +learning how to focus on a particular sense, or possibly learning how to focus +so intently in any sense. One day may be a day filled with progress, but said +progress is halted by a singular part, mileage will vary between systems. + +### Possession for Nonhuman Tulpas + +Not every tulpa takes on a human appearance, or even an appearance that matches +a human's general shape. Though a tulpa is not quite literally their form, there +are some tulpas who are quite connected to their form in a sense either through +means of identity or simply out of fondness for their appearance. For tulpas in +this category, possession or fronting at all can be uncomfortable or possibly +unpleasant due to the contrast between the body and the tulpa's form; this +connection with the tulpa's form can also impact how they act whilst in control +such as mannerisms, walking style, or even voice to a notable degree. + +Common advice to counteract this is for the tulpa to temporarily take a human +form when fronting to ease the bodily dysphoria, yet, there are tulpas who are +uncomfortable with that idea and would prefer to avoid it. This section is +intended for tulpas who are uncomfortable with changing their form just to +front. + +A simple way to ease the discomfort of body dysphoria is to accept any "quirky" +fronting mannerisms, opting to embrace them instead of fully attempting to act +like a human. Walking on toes, using hands in a way that is considered odd, even +imposing one's own form over the body to whatever capacity within reason +(typically known as "phantom limbs if this includes adding otherwise nonexistent +limbs). Unless it is necessary not to out the system as plural to others the +system is not out to yet, allow oneself to be nonhuman in nature regardless of +if they are currently using a human body. + +Another method is to have the mindset of, "I am not actually a human, just a +nonhuman taking control of a human body," much like the more fantastical +definition of possession many are familiar with. This mindset can create a +disconnect that may ease the dysphoria, especially for tulpas who solely +identify as a singular or set form. + +Choose articles of clothing or accessories that match the form or at minimum, +mask the human shape such as hoodies or sweatpants. One can also avoid staring +at the body in the mirror or undressing, but this can have the negative +consequences of becoming more and more avoidant of the body, which is not ideal +if one wishes to become at least somewhat accustomed with it. + +### Conclusion + +Being able to control a physical body can be a wonderful opportunity to grow as +a person, form relationships and bond with new people, and to have meaningful +impact on the world. Possession in of itself may not be a tedious challenge, but +it also may not be a breeze a tulpa and host can accomplish within a day. +Remember that this guide and strategy are one of many; do not feel shackled to a +particular method if it is simply not working out. Every host and tulpa's +experiences with possession will vary to some degree, and that is the beauty of +such a thing, as it allows for many to share their experiences and knowledge +that can reach out to benefit others. + +I do hope this guide aids my fellow tulpas. + +Feedback and constructive criticism is welcome, as this guide is subject to +changes and improvements. diff --git a/src/three-task-tulpa-revitalization.md b/src/three-task-tulpa-revitalization.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..821103c --- /dev/null +++ b/src/three-task-tulpa-revitalization.md @@ -0,0 +1,76 @@ +## Three Task Tulpa Revitalization Exercise + +By NoneFromHell + +The general idea behind this exercise is to help hosts who struggle to perceive +their developed tulpa, may that be because of a stressful time or simply because +they temporary lose their sense for it. However it can be used as a simple +forcing exercise as well, but I would recommend to have at least a partly +developed tulpa before trying it. + +This exercise consists of three smaller and very different tasks, which are all +meant to be done at the same time during the duration of the exercise. I +recommend to practice each of this tasks alone until you have a general idea +about how they work before trying to do them all at once. You should be able to +do them semi-passive without them interfering each other, but it isn't necessary +to master them beforehand. + +If you struggle with handling this three tasks at once you have the option to +start them up in phases. In this case you will start with the first task, and +always add the next one as soon as you're really comfortable with keeping up the +current maintained tasks. + +### First Task: Creating an imprint + +This basic task aims at imagining every aspect of your tulpa without allowing +any kind of feedback, like you would do during a regular day 1 forcing session. +Visualize your tulpa and force every aspect of their personality you're aware of +onto this image. Do this like you really want to burn this information inside +your brain without questioning it. Like a programmed order you want to imprint +on a soldiers mind. + +The purpose of this task is to strengthen the existing image of your tulpa as a +foundation. + +### Second Task: Sensing the essence + +This task is pretty much the opposite deal, and it can be tricky to keep both up +at the same time. During this task you should try to calm yourself down to feel +everything about your tulpa. Try to remember yourself about everything you're +aware of about your tulpa. The visual appearance, the voice, every little trait +or quirk, and even their way of thinking. Whenever you think about one of these +aspects try to remember every detail of it, and how every of these details feels +to you. + +Try to receive these feelings coming from your tulpa, until you reach a complex +impression of how your tulpa feels, as complex as it is possible for you. You +shouldn't force any ideas on your tulpa in this task. + +### Third Task: Stepping back + +This task serves as the next level for perceiving your tulpa, building up on the +second task. The first step of this task is to let yourself fade away. For this +you simply need to calm yourself down, let all of your thoughts flow away +without actively provoking any new thoughts. I recommend to use a calm +environment for this. Personally I like to listen to quiet music during this +task, but you should try out what really works best for you. + +The next step of this task is to move your passive focus to your tulpa and away +from your own mind. Back to its feelings and thoughts that you sense in the +second task. You shouldn't try to think about this step, just stay aware that +you want to do this and it will work out sooner or later. (At least if you can +handle the second task). If your tulpa now tries to say something you should +perceive it as clear and centered feedback inside your own mind. But again: +Don't try to actively focus on any responses nor provoke them. + +### Conclusion of the exercise + +The summarized target of the exercise is to experience a well powered up and +centered version of your tulpa. Responses should be clear, any kind of +possession and/or imposition should work very clear and direct while you keep it +up. (You can expand the exercise further for certain abilities if you wish too.) + +Your tulpa should have an easier time interacting with you, even after you +finished the exercise. If you feel that your tulpa starts to struggle again +later on you can use the single tasks as a passive way to overcome it again, in +any way it feels beneficial for you. diff --git a/src/thresholds-furniture.md b/src/thresholds-furniture.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..390c512 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/thresholds-furniture.md @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +## Using Thresholds and Furniture to Remember Your Tulpa + +(Stone: I'm using my tulpa's account to post this guide.) + +If you are like me, you may have trouble keeping your tulpa present with you +throughout the day. Here are some tricks I have used to keep my tulpae more +present. + +You don't have to be good at visualization to use these tricks, but this guide +assumes you can visualize your tulpa(e). This guide is for people who want to +remember their tulpa(e) more frequently and keep their tulpa(e) more present. +This guide may also appeal to people who want to improve visualization, passive +forcing, and/or immersion. + +### Use Thresholds + +I define “threshold” as “a point of exit or entry”. + +Remember to bring your tulpa through thresholds. Whenever you move into another +room, open a door, enter or exit a house or car, etc., make sure your tulpa’s +visualized form does so as well. + +For example, if you exit your room, watch your tulpa lead or follow you. When +you enter the bathroom, have your tulpa enter with you. Do this instead of +having them simply appear wherever you happen to be. Treat them as a separate +physical being who moves about the physical world as such. + +If you do this for every threshold, you will incidentally remember your tulpa’s +presence more frequently, even if all you do is go to the bathroom a few times a +day. This trick has worked far better for me than leaving notes for myself or +using “reminder” objects. One loses notes or fails to register objects as +noteworthy (meaning they have little power as “reminders”), but when habits +(like walking into different rooms) become reminders, one forms a habit of +remembering. + +To form this habit of remembering quicker, I recommend a reward and/or +punishment system. I use Habitica. On Habitica, I have a registered this trick +as a "habit". I reward myself for bringing my tulpae through thresholds and +punish myself for forgetting. + +#### Deal with Irregular Thresholds + +I now easily remember to bring my tulpae through the thresholds I pass through +every day, such as all the thresholds in my house. However, I still struggle to +remember to bring them through irregular thresholds (such as the entrance to the +grocery store). + +I recommend getting in the habit of, whenever you plan on going out, +specifically planning to bring your tulpa with you. If you have a calendar you +use, and you have “Grocery Trip” written on one day, add “with [tulpa’s name]" +under it. Mentally prepare yourself in advance to cross irregular thresholds. If +possible, pay more active attention to your tulpa than usual during your outing +so you are less likely to forget visualizing them passing through thresholds. + +### Give Your Tulpa a Seat + +This trick is a bit more difficult than the first, so I recommend you try it +after. + +Try to keep track of where your tulpa is as much as possible (no, I don’t mean +“just get good”). Find a chair with nothing on it and let your tulpa sit there. +Remember they are sitting there. Later, if you look at the chair and +see/visualize them still sitting there, give yourself positive reinforcement. If +you forget where they were sitting, you may choose to give yourself negative +reinforcement if that works for you. + +This doesn’t just work for chairs, but anywhere. Make sure your tulpa is +comfortable. Don’t put them wherever because you’re too lazy to make space for +them. Treating them like a separate physical being will make them seem more real +to you, which is probably what you want. It will also make where they are easier +to remember. + +#### Respect Your Tulpa, But Don’t Make Excuses + +Let’s say you had your tulpa sit in a chair, then sat at your computer to work +on something. Three hours later, you turn around and see/visualize your tulpa on +your bed. Then, you remember they had been sitting on the chair. Did your tulpa +move of their own will, or did you forget where they were for a moment? + +Ask your tulpa what happened, and be honest with yourself. It is possible your +tulpa wanted to sit somewhere else, but it is also possible you just forgot. Use +your own (and your tulpa’s) discretion. If your tulpa says they moved of their +own will, and you are worried they are lying to protect your feelings, try +asking them why they moved. + +### Say "Goodnight", Then "Good Morning" + +When you go to bed, make space for your tulpa to sleep too. Try to give them a +comfortable place to sleep. If you have too many headmates and you want them all +to be present, some may have to sleep on the floor (sad). Say goodnight to them +and go to sleep. + +When you wake up in the morning, say good morning to them and wake them up from +where they were sleeping. Are they in the same spot? If they are, you may want +to reward yourself. If they are not, you may want to discipline yourself. diff --git a/src/title.md b/src/title.md index e9c1140..88eef13 100644 --- a/src/title.md +++ b/src/title.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Tulpanomicon 0.13.0 +title: Tulpanomicon 0.14.0 author: Anonymous rights: Public Domain language: en-US