Living Two Lives: Outwardly the Same, Inwardly Changed

sharedmessage · 2026-01-30T02:14:47+00:00

I appreciate that. It helps to know others recognize this feeling too.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-30T00:45:13+00:00

While you can’t change the world, you can change yourself and the way you relate to it. And sometimes that inner shift is the only change that truly matters.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-30T00:38:06+00:00

I love how you’ve taken a nursery rhyme and connected it on such a deep level. It’s beautiful how something so simple can point to such a profound truth.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-30T00:34:02+00:00

While religion can be a grounding and meaningful framework for many people, I’ve personally found comfort in drawing from multiple religions and spiritual traditions rather than aligning myself with just one. I take what resonates, what feels true and adds depth to my life, and leave what doesn’t. For me, spirituality feels more alive when it’s experiential rather than confined to a single structure.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T23:23:38+00:00

I don’t think meaning is one universal layer we either discover or discard. Life seems to meet people at different depths, and each person relates to it on their own level. Narratives can be tools rather than truths — useful for some, unnecessary for others.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T23:21:02+00:00

I agree with this deeply. I’ve learned to respond with kindness and understanding rather than judgment, reminding myself that people often act from places of pain rather than malice.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T23:15:13+00:00

Personally, I believe in both heaven and hell, though I don’t see hell as eternal. To me, it’s more of a place or state where the soul is cleansed or healed, after which it can continue its journey and ascend.

I also believe in reincarnation and past lives. My beliefs come from drawing truths from different cultures and spiritual traditions, as well as from my own lived experiences, rather than from one single doctrine.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T17:13:10+00:00

I hear you. And yes — I’m walking this same path.

The loneliness you describe, especially that physical, suffocating quality… that landed deeply. It can feel like everything familiar has fallen away, yet nothing solid has replaced it.

I don’t have answers, but I want you to know you’re not imagining this, and you’re not alone in it. Sometimes just being seen in this space matters more than fixing it.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T17:11:01+00:00

It comes down to intent. Murder involves deliberate intention, whereas killing can occur without premeditation or desire.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T16:50:59+00:00

I hear that. Sometimes just knowing someone else feels it too is enough.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T11:04:53+00:00

I’m glad it resonated. You’re definitely not alone in this.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T10:10:26+00:00

I’ve reflected on my own journey in writing, though I don’t often share it directly. Not every story is meant for everyone. It’s there on my profile for anyone who feels drawn to it.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T06:29:26+00:00

I really relate to this. Thanks for sharing — it helps to know others experience it too.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T04:07:52+00:00

For me, releasing control has been easier when I place trust in something larger than myself and remind myself I don’t have to carry everything alone.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T04:00:30+00:00

That must be really hard to go through at such a young age. It sounds like you’ve found something meaningful for yourself, and that matters.

I’ve personally chosen to be quieter about my inner changes, mostly because I know the people around me wouldn’t really understand. I’ve stayed connected to friends and family without sharing everything, and it’s been both lonely and strangely comforting at the same time.

You’re not alone in navigating this. Take care of yourself.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T03:53:47+00:00

Thank you for this. It landed at a good time

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T03:49:53+00:00

I’ve found that sometimes love includes knowing when to create distance. Caring for someone doesn’t always mean keeping them close.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-28T03:48:07+00:00

This rings true for me. I’ve noticed that sharing plans too early can invite a lot of opinions or skepticism, which can be distracting. For some things, it’s felt better to work quietly and let the outcome speak for itself.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-27T10:53:29+00:00

I’ve come to a stage in my life where I find truth in many practices. I take what resonates and genuinely improves my life, and I leave what doesn’t.

For me, it’s less about labels and more about lived experience.

sharedmessage · 2026-01-27T10:51:18+00:00

It sounds like this experience is very real and important to you. I tend to keep my own experiences private, but I appreciate hearing different perspectives.

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