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This book changed my life when I was 16, reframing the way I think about daily challenges and the ebb and flow of life and such. Thereās an effortless clear-pilledness to these words. I return to them often and keep a pocket-sized version in my backpack at all times. Chapter 11 resonates the most with me right now.
Feb 22, 2023
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As the story goes, I was 15 and wanting to die when I stumbled upon the Tao Te Ching in my fatherās library. It saved me. it took me out of my suffering and made me realize that I had experienced so little of the world. I clung to this book and carried it everywhere. I used to post pages as my MySpace bulletins š
Eventually the light returned, and although I have wanted to die many times after that, I learned from that experience that it will always pass. And when my father died, this is the one thing of his that I asked for.
Jun 11, 2024
I was a suicidal 16 year old when I found this book and it sparked something within me. Quite literally owe it my life.
Apr 16, 2025
Literally favorite book ever - combines Taoist philosophy with Winnie the Pooh + friends
Feb 11, 2025
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Building lore is crucial in this day and age. Sometimes not getting your picture taken at the function is ok. Refrain from posting banalities on your story when possible. Exercise deconstructive maximalism. Being an artist rather than an āArtistā is back, if you catch my drift.
Feb 22, 2023
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Yes itās true, Iām a Star Wars Prequels sympathizer. Cry about it. You are a midwit or probably too old to get it if you hate on them. Natalie Portman is great in them, and Hayden Christensen is not a bad actor, Anakin just has aspergers. I donāt cosign the Disney stuff.
Feb 22, 2023
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The long canon of āalternativeā lifestyles persists. Vibe expatriates. Downtown-core-core. Group chat as supergroup. Post-finpunk. Coffee & cig. Nicely tailored or altered clothing. Chelsea Hotel-core. Siestas. The Sun Also Rises is my fav book-core. Somewhere between Dada and vaporwave but still grunge. Digital folk art and hypermodern poetry. Making your living as a neo-cypherpunk bohemian post-dilettante freelancer.
Feb 22, 2023