I feel like the ability to talk about things that you love endlessly and un-self-conciously is a gift. Don't let go of that. Once you start shutting up it's so hard to open up again.
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That's true. But those who follow this path and manage to open themselves up again bring a light and wisdom back into this world that will last forever and can truly show the way.
I whole heartedly believe this is why people say they are happier as they get older. We regain this and it makes us closer to who we were before life made us hard.
I've had dates go really well based on them asking a question about something I'm interested in which caused my to info dump about that topic and they've liked I'm so passionate about something. Before the first time it happened I was self-conscious about my info dumping
There’s a field of contemporary social philosophy about this, it’s called “affective injustice,” and one of the pioneers made the point that this happens with all emotions, taking as her central case the punishment of femme anger, and its effect on the experience of future anger
What if that's what I can talk about endlessly?
I trust my gut and consider what I am saying, of those whom may be affected by my words; myself notwithstanding. As I read the open room I am content with my hands in my pockets as a wallflower. I am content with the intent of gradual outward exposure.
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I trust my gut and consider what I am saying, of those whom may be affected by my words; myself notwithstanding. As I read the open room I am content with my hands in my pockets as a wallflower. I am content with the intent of gradual outward exposure.
The one conversation where an inappropriate things was never said is a conversation that never happened, after all.