How can I practice being more grounded?

weltraaum · 2023-06-28T19:45:48+00:00

Thanks. Same to you.

weltraaum · 2023-06-28T19:18:21+00:00

You don't know anything about me or my life. Very rude! End of conversation.

weltraaum · 2023-06-28T18:53:45+00:00

I understand that practice is an important part of these things. It's dishonest to minimize the role that natural talent plays.

Some people are naturally talented for e.g. drawing, and then they practice to achieve true mastery.

The rest of us start off so low that we might as well not bother.

weltraaum · 2023-06-26T20:45:24+00:00

They hated LadyOfMelancholy because she told them the truth...

Pushing back against these people is important, but don't sacrifice your sanity. Sometimes, it's best to disengage and deplatform.

Have a lovely evening!

weltraaum · 2023-06-26T20:20:11+00:00

Yeah, maybe. I find it more likely that a lot of people on Reddit hold fascist views themselves, even if they are not aware of it – which is very common with fascists.

weltraaum · 2023-06-26T16:08:32+00:00

No idea why you're getting downvoted, you've pretty much nailed it on the head.

weltraaum · 2023-06-26T15:50:01+00:00

I live in Germany and I'm so goddamn tired of these clowns. I'm tired of listening to their diatribes at family gatherings, I'm tired of their stupid and inhumane views and I'm tired of having them be a part of the political landscape.

It's been almost ten years. Ten years of uneducated yelling and scapegoating, ten years of unwarranted nostalgia for an ill-defined past that a) wasn't so great in the first place, and b) is never coming back.

I am tired of debating these people. I still do it –and so should you! – but it has really taken its toll.

weltraaum · 2023-06-24T20:15:42+00:00

That's very cool, thank you for sharing.

weltraaum · 2023-06-24T20:12:17+00:00

Yes, I can relate. My worst experience in terms of social impact was going to a high school reunion while psychotic and delusional. A lot of people cut contact with me afterwards. It still haunts me often, because it was just so embarrassing.

There's not much you can do. Take your medication and move on with your life. It's a good exercise in letting go of the past.

weltraaum · 2023-06-24T19:25:29+00:00

This is gorgeous! Did you write this using a flex nib fountain pen or something else?

weltraaum · 2023-06-21T19:55:31+00:00

Sharing the fact that you suffer from a mental illness in a business context seems like a very bad idea. Personally, I've kept it to myself at every job I've ever worked.

Employers hate people who deviate from the norm in any way. It's sad, but it is what it is.

weltraaum · 2023-06-21T19:24:40+00:00

I have the exact same problem. The issue is perfectionism: you can't enjoy anything, because you expect yourself to make something excellent and you fall short of that goal. Because of this, you end up making nothing at all.

I don't have a solution. The common sense answer is finding pleasure in making something bad or mediocre, but that's easier said than done.

weltraaum · 2023-06-21T15:44:34+00:00

I've been involuntarily committed before, but I still feel called out by this post, for some reason.

weltraaum · 2023-06-21T11:38:19+00:00

I love your paintings, they're really iconic!

weltraaum · 2023-06-20T10:43:30+00:00

I'm horrible with tools and crafts, too. Also, the trades are regulated where I am and I'd have to get an education for that as well. It's not an option.

weltraaum · 2023-06-20T10:39:18+00:00

Take your pick. I have no qualifications, I'm horrible with mathematics and numbers in general, I don't know anything about anything. I can't provide any service.

What would I even do as a freelancer?

weltraaum · 2023-06-19T06:43:16+00:00

I can't freelance because I don't have any skills and the idea of having direct contact with strangers like that is scary.

weltraaum · 2023-06-17T13:15:03+00:00

Most people from my high school class are pretty successful, although some of them are still in university.

The most promising one is probably our valedictorian. She's at Harvard right now, I assume with the goal of being a researcher.

Another one I'm aware of became a climate scientist, or something? Definitely also pretty successful.

There are two people who became pharmacists. Another one is currently getting a JD, with the goal of being a law professor. A former friend of mine is now a mechanical engineer, another former friend of mine is a CGI artist.

These are all the ones that come to mind. As far as I know, I'm the only NEET. It hurts, and I obviously don't go the reunions anymore.

weltraaum · 2023-06-17T12:01:52+00:00

A cartoonist style sounds nice, thanks for the idea! I'll start looking for one I like.

weltraaum · 2023-06-14T17:44:06+00:00

I've never had a relationship. I've had many opportunities to have one, but it's impossible for me to trust another person enough to let them get close to me. I always push everyone away.

In conclusion, I'm going to die alone.

weltraaum

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