>>we face our issues by seeing them as we think they are, rather than what we see them as.

I really liked this. Thanks for sharing.

What're you doing to fulfill yourself?

Milk and honey?

For real tho lol

i needed this

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There's a concept in Taoist philosophy that resonates with me. The concept of wu-wei.

A video by Einzelgänger puts forth an interpretation that goes along the line of: we often worry too much about how to present ourselves that we forget to be ourselves.

Another interpretation goes in the sense of: we often face our issues or problems with our preconceptions and assumptions of how things would turn out, and because of this we face our issues by seeing them as we think they are, rather than what we see them as.

We go into the issues by thinking that we should act in certain ways to effect certain outcomes, which sometimes is counterproductive in trying to get the outcome we want.

And to see things as what we see them as, we need to let go of our egos, our preconceptions, and to react to them not instinctively.

Not too sure if it is similar to what you mentioned, but it is also about living in the moment, just without the preconceptions that can cloud your opinion of what you see.

To be fair, running in general makes me miserable

I’m sorry to hear that! I’m glad you can recognize the positives though, that’s inspiring to read

Thanks for sharing that😄

Stupid.

I spent so much of my youth and early adult life studying and training for my career I feel like I missed out on all the fun experiences and adventures that “normal” people have. I’m so desensitized to living alone and entertaining myself. This contributed to my divorce.

I fortunately have a great career and plenty of money and great friends and family but I frequently feel very lonely and feel that I have a different set of problems than the average person.

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Never stick your dick in crazy, said Dad.

I needed this so badly right now

Meh. Maybe tomorrow.

The beauty of self publishing

100% yes. This resonated with me and my situation with my best friend. 26 years of ups and downs. We have taken 4 breaks in 26 years bc of her being insane and letting her BPD/Bipolar take over without any regard. This will be our 5th time and hopefully the final break. She snuck into my room while I showered with my husband to snoop on our conversation. I feel so violated and sick. How do I know she did this? She told me in her 10’page text rant/meltdown. I can see her posting this “hidden gem” or sending me this as a jab of sorts.

Its like how can you heal a wound when the knife is still stuck in you?

I don’t understand. Can you clarify

I don’t think we owe anyone closure. I am perfectly capable of admitting If and when I hurt someone.

Last week I ended a friendship of 26 years without giving an explanation. My best friend is I’m sure hurt by my actions and she demanded an explanation. I do not owe her one. The toxicity, drama and violations of my trust is reason enough to put space between us without an explanation. She is really unaware as to what she did and I have no desire to hold her hand and explain what she did.

So is the entire book it comes from

I said this out loud once and no one applauded

Sigh, yeah.....family members are difficult to eliminate from one's life entirely. Forced to cross paths now and then.

Sometimes people wake up to find they have become large insects. - Kafka

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