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Confronting The Caregiver: On Delusion and Comfort
Why do I rely on archetypes to decide
What meaning I'll find in this ride called life?
Is it because I don't know thyself
Or am I just afraid to look inside?
An ounce of self-awareness
for a pound of petty pride
I'd make this trade in an instant...
Or would I? -- or would I?
Addicted to this dalliance
With self-delusion
forced excavation of my talents
Leads to naught but confusion
Where do I fit?
How did I get here?
In a world so warped
Will the answer ever become clear?
What meaning I'll find in this ride called life?
Is it because I don't know thyself
Or am I just afraid to look inside?
An ounce of self-awareness
for a pound of petty pride
I'd make this trade in an instant...
Or would I? -- or would I?
Addicted to this dalliance
With self-delusion
forced excavation of my talents
Leads to naught but confusion
Where do I fit?
How did I get here?
In a world so warped
Will the answer ever become clear?
Published 7th Mar 2020
Author's Note
I don't know what I'm good at or who I am. I've been so concerned with escaping my pain that I feel I fit nowhere.
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re: Your author notes (& spill) <<<-------- hell, i am 62 years old and i still have no idea what i should be doing in life!!
i've held at least 25 different types of jobs and very few relate to one another. Additionally, i changed my college major about 7 times and amassed 1000+ semester and quarter units (now all expired)!!
Don't worry about all that stuff -- get Your spirit " Right " 1st and then focus on that stuff. i've found that doing volunteer work -- You know, causes that interest You or You are passionate about, often can lead You to a life time job!!
i've held at least 25 different types of jobs and very few relate to one another. Additionally, i changed my college major about 7 times and amassed 1000+ semester and quarter units (now all expired)!!
Don't worry about all that stuff -- get Your spirit " Right " 1st and then focus on that stuff. i've found that doing volunteer work -- You know, causes that interest You or You are passionate about, often can lead You to a life time job!!
8th Mar 2020 8:08pm
Thank you so much. Your perspective helps a lot.
What are your best tips for getting ones spirit right?
As always, your wisdom is appreciated!
What are your best tips for getting ones spirit right?
As always, your wisdom is appreciated!
8th Mar 2020 8:16pm
How i do it?
Vegetarian Diet (btw, i am an omnivore - lol)
Spend lots of time with Nature (take notes & draw / doodle)
Meditate everyday at least 20 minutes
Stargaze often
Drink herbal tea
i got lucky in my younger days as i became good friends with a Buddhist monk and a Hopi Shaman. But i believe the universe sent those 2 into my life to be my guides at that time of my being.
i also had a session with a Christian spiritual Healer.
But nowdays,
when i feel off balance i do what i just shared with You -- my recipe to get back to balance.
Vegetarian Diet (btw, i am an omnivore - lol)
Spend lots of time with Nature (take notes & draw / doodle)
Meditate everyday at least 20 minutes
Stargaze often
Drink herbal tea
i got lucky in my younger days as i became good friends with a Buddhist monk and a Hopi Shaman. But i believe the universe sent those 2 into my life to be my guides at that time of my being.
i also had a session with a Christian spiritual Healer.
But nowdays,
when i feel off balance i do what i just shared with You -- my recipe to get back to balance.
8th Mar 2020 11:33pm
Thank you, as always.
I focus so much on my connection to others that I really struggle to nurture my own identity.
You're appreciated.
I focus so much on my connection to others that I really struggle to nurture my own identity.
You're appreciated.
9th Mar 2020 6:35pm
You can help others when You are out of balance but not very well.
Your balance will help others and out planet more if You are even.
Your balance will help others and out planet more if You are even.
