Well stated. This is akin to the numerous examples of people carrying the delusion, or more appropriately, the lie so long they actually start believing their own lie.
You are correct, this is a tough concept to fully grasp and endorse. For example, I have been chronically underemployed for years. I'm going to head out for walk now and meditate on how this is something I wanted.
Okay, I'm back from the walk and brought a few thoughts with me. I "wanted" to be the victim, the loner, the one who is perpetually misunderstood (more than I wanted to admit I was wrong to ever join the ad biz in the first place). I will need more vigorous walks to discern why that is.
Well stated. This is akin to the numerous examples of people carrying the delusion, or more appropriately, the lie so long they actually start believing their own lie.
Very true, David. But within every belief lies a seed of doubt.
You are correct, this is a tough concept to fully grasp and endorse. For example, I have been chronically underemployed for years. I'm going to head out for walk now and meditate on how this is something I wanted.
I agree with you, David. As a concept, it bumps up against our identities and unconscious drives for self-preservation as part of a social species.
That said, by meditating on why you want what you want, the concept will eventually grasp you.
Okay, I'm back from the walk and brought a few thoughts with me. I "wanted" to be the victim, the loner, the one who is perpetually misunderstood (more than I wanted to admit I was wrong to ever join the ad biz in the first place). I will need more vigorous walks to discern why that is.
Great insight. If you come to a dead end on questioning “why,” and you want help going deeper, just let me know.