u/DistinguishableBoy

Usually in my meditation practice I try to sit straight as usual, as well as maintaining my head in a neutral position looking forwards. However, after around 5-10 mins of practice my head naturally slouches and lowers down.

What is interesting to me is that after around 15-20 mins into my meditation session, I feel a certain energy in my body that naturally alligns my spine and head. I start to tilt my head up almost, and my back straightens. It's as if I'm observing my body moving by itself without my command, which feels really good.

I was wondering what this could mean?

Hello everyone! My partner lives in Myanmar right now and it'll be their birthday very soon. I was thinking of ordering something in her region to be delivered to them, but is that even possible? The only way I could pay is with international cards, but at least from the times that I've been to Myanmar, people only seem to use cash.

Is there a way to order a gift to be delivered to my partner being in another country using a credit card? I thought about ordering a cake from food panda but I'm not sure if that would work. Any ideas would be much appreciated!

Hello everyone! I'm pretty sure I'll start Judo soon to strengthen my body and learn self defense. However, I'm not sure if starting right now at 25 years of age would mean I wouldn't be able to compete in the future.

I have practiced Muay Thai, Kick boxing and a little bit of Wing Chun when I was younger for around 5 years, but I stopped entirely and I've been missing fighting for a long time now. Since I'm finally able to afford my own hobbies now, I am eager to start practicing Judo.

The thing is, most Judo fighters start really early in life, and I've been told that a lot of masters tend to favor the young more since they are seen as investments. My goal with Judo is not to become a professional fighter or anything that serious. I mainly want to feel capable in a fight if it ever arises, strengthen my body, my mind and be able to compete casually if possible.

Although I am still considered fairly young, injuries are something I am worried about. I'm not worried about the pain or the injury itself, but if my body will handle it in the future. After all, my 30s are not so far ahead from me, but I want to make the best out of my late 20s as much as I can.

So TL;DR here: If I start training Judo seriously now at 25, would I still be able to compete in the future? If yes, what should I know in advance before I take the plunge?

Also, when I say compete, I don't mean professionally. Just casual competitions every now and then for the sport. Thanks!