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A friend recommended "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It" when I came to him about this. The kindness to self part was definitely an issue for me. I was
by alexanderjchun 5y ago
A friend recommended "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It" when I came to him about this. The kindness to self part was definitely an issue for me. I was not nearly as zealous as the author, but it did teach me to cut myself some slack. I have been doing all the conventional wisdom stuff like light exercise, eating better, etc. and they are working a little, but you're right. It doesn't feel like it's enough and that's why I came here. I'm going to go take a long walk and rethink what I really want and be honest with myself about whether it's realistic. Thank you.
- lcall 5y agoI think what many really want is joy -- happiness in things that last, and expectation that one's direction is worthwhile for reasons that are both real and good. (Some unselfishness is usually involved.) I hope you find it, and I think you will, sooner or later. (Again, happy to discuss any time.)
- lcall 5y agops: If anything I can do or write is useful, I'm very glad. I feel like I have found the tools that bring joy, and the means to step through the problems that are part of life, while being pointed in the right direction and growing, learning. I'm very grateful. It's a long road but really good.