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Working in film / generally a creative field in a big city can lead me moving very...very fast. I realised sometimes I lose sight of myself and my inner desires and dreams. Sure, it's great to do that one job that seems big at the moment, but have you spent some time alone to think hey - what is it that I really want? Big picture? Outside of what's deemed as "fame" and "successful" or "cool" to your peers...?
Oct 25, 2024
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💭I notice everyone is telling you to be more solitary. Which can be helpful but if you're like me too much solitude can make you feel like an alienated meatsuit husk of a person. I really think we build self-knowledge through our reflection in others (#symbolicinteractionism), and through the things we fight to achieve. I'm not sure what this would mean in daily practice but I know I have felt the most at peace with myself when I have been in sink or swim situations and nurturing relationships with a wider range of people. Therefore I am really excited to move to a new city and begin the process again. Maybe jump off the metaphorical deep end? Join a new organization? Stay busy? Work towards a physical goal of some kind?
May 11, 2025
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🙏I think continually asking why you want something can help with this. When you do, you may realize the ”it” you want is rooted in other people: how they’ll perceive you, if you’ll be accepted by them, etc. The older I’ve gotten I’ve been better at untangling some of my desires from the ego and I think it has lead to better self-satisfaction of where I am at and where I am going. it’s also allowed me to ”let go” of some dreams. That’s sounds negative or sad but I don’t mean it so: sometimes you white-knuckle-grip an idea of yourself so hard that it destroys you! I think ”letting go” doesn’t mean things won’t happen, it means they don’t have to and that pressure alleviation can make all the difference.
That’s not to say to never let the drive of the ego take over…I’m not sure we would create art/great things without it. I guess what I’m saying is that knowing the root of our desires is a key to balance and self-assuredness.
That’s not to say to never let the drive of the ego take over…I’m not sure we would create art/great things without it. I guess what I’m saying is that knowing the root of our desires is a key to balance and self-assuredness.
Feb 18, 2025
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❤️Had a moment last night where I was stacking menus at work and staring out the window and kind of asked myself, “do I really need to stay here?”. Idk, money is important, but I think I’d rather work somewhere that lets my personality shine rather than makes me feel unappreciated and devalued. Makes me feel kinda bad that I decided this is normal instead of sticking up for myself. ~~~not sure what to do ~~~~ :/
Mar 23, 2024
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perfect place to stash my pills, chewing gum, coins, nicknacks and all. Who needs a real purse? this is as real as it gets
Oct 25, 2024
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Lighting a cigarette with a match box is much cooler, and you get to collect so many interesting designs, like these dog ones which tell you about different breeds.
Oct 25, 2024
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The perfect lamp, is there anything else to say? It's the perfect amount of nostalgia, cuteness, and a little bit creepy.
Oct 25, 2024