The lies we tell others to bridle greed, is never so damaging as the lies we tell ourselves to feel normal
It's hard to soar like a eagle when surrounded by turkeys It's hard being a turkey when you are being shat on by eagles Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
“There will come a time when acceptance will come to meet you. Your shoulders will soften. The sky will stretch out before you and the night will feel warm and comforting. Once you are free of resentful thoughts you will surely find peace. Your soul will be lifted. Wherever you are, you will feel free.” ― Susan Bocinec Terry, Moods and Musings
Reminds me of an adaptation, "I seek only, to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and find the wisdom to know the difference."
The things you really need, are few and easy to come by; but, the things you can imagine you need are infinite, and will never satisfy. - Epicurus
Well, there is one winningly joyful quote by, Nietzsche: “The thought of suicide is a great consolation: by means of it one gets through many a dark night.” Sweet dreams! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
I love Nietzsche - many people don't because he seems preoccupied with suffering. I don't see it that way; he merely pointed out that maybe we should find some meaning within suffering, and that chasing happiness will actually backfire. But, ya either love or hate his ideas... it's difficult to just be meh when it comes to Nietzsche.
"The further society drifts from the truth, the more they will hate those who speak it" -- George Orwell
yet many people wish to make others suffer as a moral principal of retribution, revenge and for non compliance to morals(LGBTQ+ etc) people often pick and choose their level of barbarity to service their own ID, once their ID feels full of blood & suffering their Super-Ego starts a parade selling wholesale moral non violence as the only acceptable model of Culture. people are weird
Just thoughts, Paradoxically, it is this paradox that grants the individual the learned ability to choose and maintain their individuality. It works well if the person is well. But real badly if the person is mentally disturbed or conditioned badly growing up etc....
“Be brave. Be free from philosophies, prophets and holy lies. Go deep into your feelings and explore the mystery of your body, mind and soul. You will find the truth.” ― Amit Ray, Meditation: Insights and Inspirations
Not mine The universe seems to believe I exist. Who am I to argue? Mine Curiosity did not kill the cat It made the cat a scientist Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." -- Mark Twain
Psychedelic drugs cause paranoia, confusion, and total loss of reality in politicians that have never taken them. - Timothy Leary
"Every facet, every department of your mind, is to be programmed by you. And unless you assume your rightful responsibility, and begin to program your own mind, the world will program it for you. ” - Jack Kornfield
