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Nithya K's avatar

Even knowing what feels good is hard to know. I've often enjoyed what feels very good to do, with a lot of guilt, because it is a 'waste of time' according to a constant voice in my head that sounds exactly like someone I know and love. So these things I love to do, as I'm doing them, don't feel that good - they feel even dreadful at times cos of all the guilt. Getting your own voice to be louder than the other voices is the first challenge. Only then can you listen to what it's got to say. And I'm still working on this stage.

Thanks for sharing your writing. I read your pieces as soon as they hit my inbox.

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Daniel Platt's avatar

It's definitely a problem of the fortunate that you describe: the luxury of choice, which is also a challenge because it comes alongside raised expectations and a sense of responsibility for the outcomes. I've personally found myself pivoting slowly away from happiness and towards meaning, which feels more robust, less selfish and better at helping me sustain motivation when things are hard or boring. Thanks for sharing.

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