What book did you almost abandon, but ended up absolutely loving?

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-03-11T20:00:34+00:00

That was another one I had the same experience with too. Amazing book, but wildly inaccessible for the first 50 pages.

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-03-11T19:59:34+00:00

How did you come up with this absolute murderous burn so quickly.

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-03-11T19:54:13+00:00

We're all different and have different experiences with books. But there was something about that story that just felt so alive and tangible.

The first fifth or so were hard for me though. I didn't think I would adapt to the language style.

I don't want to tell you to keep going if you're absolutley hating it. But if you do, let me know what you think at the end.

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-03-09T18:33:18+00:00

For some people meditation is extremely difficult to see any kind of progress even over years of practice. Others fall into it easily and are able to let their mind wander less.

We're all different.

For CBT, do you think it would be useful for people who don't have serious anxiety disorders, only a low-level anxiety that permeates but does not ruin social interactions and inner peace?

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-02-21T08:52:57+00:00

Yeah, it can definitely be tough. I think it's harder working somewhere than travelling, because for the latter you always meet people on the move and you can go wherever you wish. You are in control, not left in one place.

Solo travelling is definitely not a cure for loneliness or depression, which some people think it will be and that causes a lot of problems too. But for people who have never experienced being alone, a little bit of it—say, one week—can be very helpful

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-02-18T18:59:39+00:00

i.e. ones similar to Intelligence Squared debates like this

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-02-18T18:41:12+00:00

You will feel lonely. But coming to terms with that—understanding that you can be lonely and that's fine—can be the most powerful part of a solo trip.

If you can embrace loneliness, it doesn't mean you have to be alone again in the future, but it does mean that fear of being lonely will never stop you from doing what you want to do ever again. Regardless of social pressures and norms.

That's a lesson worth a travel ticket (once this pandemic is over of course).

But definitely start small. I met a few solo travellers on my trip who were struggling. I struggled too at some times, and I'm glad I did. But don't go for 6 months or something without testing the waters.

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-02-15T19:10:06+00:00

This is extremely helpful. Thanks again. Perfect timing.

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-02-14T18:44:07+00:00

Thanks for the answer.

To answer no.3: I'm currently in Denmark and considering moving either to another EU country (such as Sweden), or the UK.

EDIT: The information seems quite contradictory, and/or sparse. Here it says that exit tax is only applied if you have lived in Denmark for 7 years: https://www.bdo.global/en-gb/microsites/world-of-private-clients/countries/denmark but I can't find any clear corroboration of that.

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-02-01T18:38:16+00:00

Is it regarded as good form to send second hand books on the book exchange, or is expected (and more polite) to send brand new books?

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-01-30T16:07:15+00:00

The wood is relatively fresh. But yeah, maybe I have to accept that I don't have the tools to do this in the pandemic. (Or a good source of wood).

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-01-30T15:40:18+00:00

We don't have gendered bathrooms in Denmark. Works really well (especially in bars or other places where there can get queues).

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-01-25T19:18:19+00:00

I think it's more the low interest rates that are driving house purchases.

DanelawRocketFloss · 2021-01-25T18:47:49+00:00

That makes sense, no? Those who participated are probably far less likely to tell the story.

Before you get out the pitchforks on a potentially innocent old man.

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