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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: tyrannicalrex] 2
#26619642 - 04/22/20 09:33 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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The Z-19 must still be in me
Because
Thanatos I'm sorry and
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: Jokeshopbeard] 2
#26619665 - 04/22/20 09:45 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Thanatos10 said: I’m slowly working past solipsism as I find it to be rather insufficient to explain things and I’m becoming aware of the glaring holes in it.
I guess in this case my fear overwrote my logical thinking because I was so terrified of it being true that I ended up believing it despite it numerous flaws.
I really admire the humility you show in this post.
It’s the truth. Most of the time I end up stuck in a belief is out of fear, not logic or reason.
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: Thanatos10] 2
#26619730 - 04/22/20 10:09 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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I know. Again, this is how it goes for all of us.
The problem is that so many (all?) are not 100% honest with themselves (IMO; perhaps 100% is not possible) and so cannot be honest with the world.
In truth, fear is what drives so much of what we do, IME. Few would admit that though.
As some wise man once said; 'bravery is not the absence of fear, it is mastery of it'.
As I said before, I see nothing wrong with this, for I accept the fact that I am most often a weak, damaged, and fearful creature - although - I certainly have some moments of being 'greater than the sum of my parts' too.
Most often, those moments come when I have a good method of cathartic release of strong emotion, and good discipline and routine (and also, a lack of indulgence in harmful thinking and habits).
It's not rocket science, this 'being good at the human condition' game. Like any game, it just takes lots of practice and trial and error.
It sounds to me (as it does for the others here that have been there) like your solipism experiments belong in the latter category.
Be brave brother!!
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: Thanatos10] 1
#26619838 - 04/22/20 10:57 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Here, suck on this:
Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: Jokeshopbeard] 1
#26619937 - 04/22/20 11:59 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Jokeshopbeard said: I know. Again, this is how it goes for all of us.
The problem is that so many (all?) are not 100% honest with themselves (IMO; perhaps 100% is not possible) and so cannot be honest with the world.
In truth, fear is what drives so much of what we do, IME. Few would admit that though.
As some wise man once said; 'bravery is not the absence of fear, it is mastery of it'.
As I said before, I see nothing wrong with this, for I accept the fact that I am most often a weak, damaged, and fearful creature - although - I certainly have some moments of being 'greater than the sum of my parts' too.
Most often, those moments come when I have a good method of cathartic release of strong emotion, and good discipline and routine (and also, a lack of indulgence in harmful thinking and habits).
It's not rocket science, this 'being good at the human condition' game. Like any game, it just takes lots of practice and trial and error.
It sounds to me (as it does for the others here that have been there) like your solipism experiments belong in the latter category.
Be brave brother!!
Honestly I only stuck with it because I was scared, when my logic told me it was nonsense and I had no reason to believe it. But fear is powerful and sometimes it feels right when it’s not. I’m learning what is genuine curiosity and what is fear and insecurity. Fear is helpful, yes, but not in the ways one often thinks. Some of those things are terrifying but I can’t be ruled by that, otherwise I’m stuck in the mire I was these past four years.
But I do lack a routine which is probably harming me and I definitely lack discipline. It’s likely why the stuff that bothers me doesn’t bother others, I am squishy and soft.
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: Thanatos10] 1
#26619944 - 04/22/20 12:03 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Admitting it is the first step man. More power to you!!
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: Thanatos10]
#26619949 - 04/22/20 12:08 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Oh really? Squishy and soft you say?
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: tyrannicalrex]
#26620089 - 04/22/20 01:48 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Yes. I cave easily to people who don’t agree with me or when I see or hear something and I don’t have an answer to it. I’m pretty squishy when it comes to new ideas and my discernment is essentially next to zero. If it’s scary I’ll believe it, which is counter productive
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: Thanatos10] 1
#26620098 - 04/22/20 01:56 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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I would attribute that to your age young man. (I never thought I'd say something like that, lol)
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Re: I'm beginning to think Thanatos10 is a figment of our collective imagination [Re: tyrannicalrex]
#26620189 - 04/22/20 02:51 PM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Sorry I was insensitive before thanatos
I didn't see some of your posts before
bring it in
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