Weekly Update 3/22/2025
Hello Everyone,
I hope that this glimpse of authenticity will motivate you to continue to keep going.
2025-03-22 23:22:31 +0000 UTC View Post
The Church of New Game Plus posts
The Power of Metaphor in Videogames.
Video games have always been more than just entertainment. They’re stories, challenges, and, often, mirrors that reflect our inner struggles, hopes, and fears. When I was playing Forspoken, I found myself in a moment where Frey was trapped in a simulation. The situation struck a nerve—it felt eerily similar to how I’ve been feeling in my own life. Stuck. Questioning. Looking for a way out.
In that moment, I decided to believe that this match was a metaphor for my worries. Tha...
How to Adjust The Difficulty Setting of Life
Just listen as you do other things. Please forgive my use of the word Bro. My apologies although I know I should be able to say it, it can be not very inclusive. I am from the south and it is a term of endearment I use for everyone in my life, if it is bothersome to you I have no problem changing it I could have said Avatar. I'll use that next time. This video will show you how to adjust the difficulty setting of your life through using videogames as a metaphor.
2025-03-15 22:19:00 +0000 UTC View PostHow To Taste The Strawberry of Your Life
Hey,
Why don't you come get a return on your investment by watching this video and getting your life together?
-The Mindful Gamer
(Notice...there is no "Derrick" here)
I expect to see your homework below. Good Respawn Indeed.
2025-02-25 03:43:14 +0000 UTC View PostDaily XP on Self-Compassion
GGs, Players, and Good Respawn.
This is a continuation of our previous discussion on self-compassion. You can watch the full transformative video and audio in a previous post.
It really only takes one small action of self-compassion to begin adjusting the difficulty level of life. If this game was designed specifically so that you could exist, then you also have the power to adjust the subjective perception of that existence.
And by and large, what affects this perception...
how to model self compassion: a self-referential meta tutorial on staying on topic
Good Respawn Players,
Today's self-referential video is on modeling self-compassion. Many of us struggle with self-compassion. It is a difficult skill to master as it requires you to be nice to the one person you feel like deserves cruelty the most.
In this video, I will share the story of playing Mirrors Edge and the difficulty I had in learning it. You will observe me observing myself, the video and audio included below will veer off wildly and while it might be fun for eve...
Don't Let The Past Pause Your Future
Good Respawn Players...
Of the many adventures we have in games all of them share a common beginning. Hardship. Difficulty. Confusion.
In most we start out weak and barely able to defend ourselves. Not because we're not competent but because we're just starting out. We don't know the rules or the flow. And depending on how new we are it can be disheartening to fail seemingly endlessly.
While videogames are more forgiving in their acceptance of our mistakes...real life ca...
this might be the last video like this
Maybe...it might also be a continuation. GGs Avatars...listen while you work
2025-02-14 02:48:44 +0000 UTC View PostPlaying (The Game of Life) Your Way
Here is the extended version of a video I uploaded to YouTube about playing video games wrong.
You can also find the entire audio in MP3 format to listen to while doing work around your home. I continue to appreciate your presence and responses. I hope this message finds you well and that it brings value to your life.
It is your life. Live it how you want.
2025-02-05 01:43:53 +0000 UTC View PostChurch Check In/Positions/Making it Through The Difficulty
Hello All,
I hope you find this message well. It has been some time, but I have needed to recalibrate due to the sheer ridiculousness of the world. Here is a 25 minute talk which I think will be very helping you at the very least find some sense of stability. I also included a lesson plan which might help orient you to your own life and struggle. Additionally, a values clarification worksheet that I made.
2025-01-29 01:55:37 +0000 UTC
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Donald J. Trump Will Usher in The End Times For Videogames.
Please share this where you can.
In America, as much as people like to say "keep politics out of video games," video games have always been political. Their very existence is a political statement. Games from Metal Gear Solid to Baldur’s Gate 3 are interwoven with narratives reflecting the struggle for resources and power, easily understood by those who have educated themselves beyond a grade-school level of political knowledge. Those who have moved beyond ...
2025-01-23 11:04:51 +0000 UTC View PostPlaying The Cards You're Dealt
Hello All!
And thank you for your presence and engagement. Today's talk is on playing the cards you're dealt. Which I had to do with this particular talk. I thought I was recording, realized it was a live stream midway and so changed it and then came back. Way to roll with the punches. My live stream schedule is posted on my twitch at DerrickTheMindfulGamer. If you cant attend those times please let me know so I can update it. I want to get to know the members of the community. I am...
2025-01-07 05:43:44 +0000 UTC View PostForget Resolutions: Pick a Quest. Pick 2 Side Quests That Support Your Main Quest. LOCK IN. That's the gameplan, here's the gameplay.
Happy New Year Church-
Today marks the beginning of the new year. And as I look back over the last year, it can be summed up in one word.
Chaos.
A little chaos isn't bad. In fact, life would be a little boring without it but without structure, without plan, without focus it can easily become overwhelming.
I know the shift can be jarring, especially if others are used to seeing you in an unorganized state but as many videogames have taught us-the shift to focus can ...
Discussion Topic: Would Adding Bigoted Character Choices Change Gaming?
I am considering publishing this piece I wrote. I'm wondering about how to address the anti-wokeness that is dominating gaming discussions. It is simply a call for discussion. I don't agree with bigotry in any of it's forms and at the same time, I'd hope that all of know what it's like to believe things and have a change of mind. I'm interested in your thoughts and the infinite perspectives that can be gained from them.
I believe videogames have the power to change minds, shape opinio...
The Glitch of Exhaustion: Finding Rest in a Simulated World
Hi Players,
Today’s sermon, "The Glitch of Exhaustion: Finding Rest in a Simulated World," is now available as a downloadable MP3! In this talk, I explore the idea of exhaustion not as failure, but as a glitch in life’s game—a signal that it’s time to pause, recharge, and recalibrate.
You’ll hear me reflect on:
How exhaustion shows up as a reminder to adjust and care for ourselves.
The importance of delegation<...
2024-12-22 22:40:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Finding Your Player 2: Relationships, Gaming, and the Journey to Connection
Are you ready to find your Player 2? In this sermon, we dive into the parallels between gaming and relationships, exploring how the skills we build in co-op games translate to real-life connections. Whether you're looking for love, community, or self-discovery, this talk offers actionable insights and plenty of laughs.
Learn why stepping out of your comfort zone, building routines, and communicating honestly are the cheat codes to meaningful relationships. Plus, we discuss how the Churc...
2024-12-09 04:09:42 +0000 UTC View PostRE The Tik Tok Ban and Staying Connected With The Church!
Hey Y'all Happy Friday!
2024-12-07 00:22:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe Power of Routine: Establishing a Gaming Schedule That Works
Feel like you don’t have enough time to play videogames? You're not alone. But here's a not-so-secret secret: a gaming schedule might just be the game-changer you need. Now, I hear you—scheduling fun sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry. Yet, when it comes to gaming, it's a whole different ball game.
Instead of viewing it as chaining yourself to a clock, think of it as setting yourself free. Free to fully immerse in your gaming world without that pesky guilt whisperi...
2024-12-03 17:49:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe Glitch Trap of Guilt
Hello Everyone,
Here is your Sermon for This Sunday. I hope it finds you well and that you can release yourself from being made to feel like you have to do things you don't want to do!
2024-12-01 18:58:44 +0000 UTC View PostSermon: How to Discover Your Main Quest
I will update this with a video and podcast, my apologies the holidays have made things difficult.
GG's Church
How to Discover Your Main Quest?
I hope this message finds you well—and if it doesn’t, that’s okay too. We've reached another Sunday, which means it’s time for another message. My hope is that it inspires you, validates you, and gives you the strength to keep pushing forward.
Some of you may be wondering how we got here, both in your immediate life...
Quantum Situationality: The Power of Enough
Quantum Situationality: The Power of "Enough"
"No matter how bad it's been, I've always pulled through. Every challenge, every tight moment, has led to this: I am still here."
Life is a series of levels, each with its own challenges. At times, the game feels unwinnable, the odds stacked against us. Yet, in every instance, we’ve found just enough to survive the stage. No matter how dire it seemed, we’ve been granted exactly what we needed to move forward:
Enough courag...
The Glitch of Panic: Rolling with Intention
The Glitch of Panic: Rolling with Intention
In many action and RPG games, panic dodging or panic rolling is an instinctual response to danger. A boss swings its massive blade, or an enemy closes in, and we frantically roll to avoid damage. Sometimes it works, but more often, it leads to vulnerability—falling off a ledge, rolling into another attack, or ...
The Church of New Game Plus – Community Update
🎮 The Mindful Gamer Presents: The Church of New Game Plus – Community Update 🎮
Hello, Players! 🌟
We’ve got a lot of ground to cover in this update, and I’m excited to share what’s been happening, address some recent challenges, and talk about the amazing future we’re building together.
🔔 Community Updates
Addressing Challenges Together: Recently, a Player in our Discord expressed feelings ...
2024-11-20 19:01:59 +0000 UTC View Post
11/17 VG Sermon Life on Insanity Difficulty: Navigating Real-Life Challenges and Societal Pressures
What if navigating life felt like playing a video game on its hardest difficulty setting? That’s exactly the analogy we're exploring in this episode, as we open up about the intense challenges and personal struggles that mirror those we face in real life. Through candid narratives, including a personal experience with the American healthcare system, we shed light on the pressures society places on us to hide our true emotions. This conversation isn't about offering neat solutions, but rathe...
2024-11-17 22:08:12 +0000 UTC View PostDaily Reflection 11/15: Forgiveness Quest
Forgiveness Quest: Mastering the Skill of Self-Compassion
Greetings, fellow players. Today, we’re diving into one of the essential skills for navigating the game of life: learning to forgive yourself. Self-forgiveness is like a rare item in the game—a skill that, once mastered, helps you move through the world with less burden. Without it, every choice you make that you la...
2024-11-15 17:22:39 +0000 UTC View PostDaily Reflection 11/14 You're Not (Entirely) Responsible For How Other People Feel/Self-Sacrifice is Not The Highest Order
When you hear "you're not responsible for how other people feel", just hang on a second lol. I am not giving license to go around and be offensive, I am saying that I can tell some of you have never heard this before. It makes sense in a very specific context. I hope you enjoy this talk and thank you for your support.
2024-11-14 18:49:52 +0000 UTC View PostThe Foundational Documents of The Church of New Game Plus
GG, avatars! I’m thrilled to share with you the foundational documents of The Church of New Game Plus—the Doctrine, Core Principles, 10 Gaming Commandments, Code of Conduct, and more. These form the pillars of our community and philosophy, a space where gaming meets spiritual growth, self-discovery, and, most importantly, community. Each document reflects the values we’re building together: Infinite Choice, personal lore, and the journey each of us takes in life and gaming.
The Gaming Culture War Call To Action
This is a call to action. I woke up this morning and just felt it on my heart to give this message. Where is the modern audience? Where are we and what can we do? And our battle isn't hard. It isn't throwing hate comments or being disrespectful to our fellow gamers. It is really very simple. We need to show up and be creative and showcase the beauty of diverse games. "Helping" doesn't mean money. It can be liking a post, sharing it, and commenting. Engagment is the real currency and I a...
2024-11-12 13:43:25 +0000 UTC View PostIf You've Ever Asked "What's Wrong With Me?" Here is The Answer from The Church
GG's Church,
Today I am going to bring you an answer to a question that I know has plagued you for some time in your life. I know it will resonate with you because The Church of New Game Plus resonated with you. While there have been many people who have expressed interest, who have gotten excited at the idea, not everyone has done so for the right reasons. We live in a world of instant gratification and dopamine-seeking. We don’t engage with ideas—we consume them. ...
2024-11-12 03:11:23 +0000 UTC View Post