u/Immigrant2711

Hey, I'm a 23M from Canada.

I read an article that said it's super hard for people these days to just sit with themselves without any distractions or focusing on anything. So I took on this challenge and set an alarm for 15 minutes. I put my phone away, closed my eyes, and tried not to focus on anything. I took deep breaths, trying to chill out. My thoughts and reality: whenever I tried to tell my brain not to think about anything, my brain started thinking about random stuff. But then I decided to focus on my body parts. I put all my focus on my right ear; I was feeling something in it, and it started itching. Then I didn't do anything, no trying to rub my ear. I shifted my focus to my forehead and felt a really deep state of focus, but there were still tons of random thoughts I don't even remember. However, I tried to scan my body from head to toe just with my brain, imagining I was just fixing things inside my body. That scan felt super good. This was a good experience, and I can say it's my first step toward self-improvement and meditation. I'll suggest you guys sit for 10-15 minutes with no distractions and see the magic, and don't forget to share your experience.

Hey, I'm a Redditor from Toronto. I've been living here for a year, traveling around and staying in AirBnBs. I work on weekdays, sometimes on weekends too. I love this city, I love the vibe and the way people dress; it's really good. But the only thing I have problems with is the language; it's a huge barrier. I've tried to learn it using random websites and apps. It's so hard. Today I talked to a lady at a restaurant; she suggested I watch my favorite movie in English/French with French subtitles. I think it helps, but I still feel it's too fast for a beginner. I'd like you guys to suggest some ways to learn French. Also, my other friend said to get a French girlfriend and learn from her 🥲 (crazy advice). But yeah, help me, guys.