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rampagingcarrot

An Update of Sorts

Nov 27, 2004 21:59

I’m unhappy now, and I have been so for the past few days. I feel like I’ve been unhappy many times so far in this semester and I think that I can describe how that is. I know that I am less interesting when I am unhappy, as my comments are invariably colored by severe self-pity and fatalism. Indeed, I’m pretty sure most of the good things about ( Read more... )

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csn November 27 2004, 22:51:55 UTC

I'd disagree. Concentrating on desires will only make you crazy, convinced that fulfilling certain expectations will bring you the happiness you seek, when ultimately, it's got to come from the inside.

Ok, you've addressed some of the things that have been making you unhappy. Now you can ask yourself "What can I do about these things?" I'm sure you already have done this some, but I often find there is a large gap between intellectualizing and actually "doing"; the former often accomplishes little when overdone, the latter needs to be done for true internal progress and a changed state of mind. Even if you are confused about yourself and your place in life right now, you will still have to be the one that finds solace for yourself, and no one else can do that for you, as you probably know.

As much as possible, I try to think in the mindset "I will," rather than, "I want." I find that such things are very necessary for optimism and progress. Do you think you will really be happier at another college? If you are serious about that, then you can and should look into transferring. What will make you feel loved? Are you searching for something to appease you now or a long term solution?

Hang in there, you are a good guy. Everything is just a phase. This too, shall pass.

"What can I do about these things?" geoff November 27 2004, 23:46:06 UTC

i like Your Thinking :)

wrt to you've addressed some of the things that have been making you unhappy, how about:

addressing some of the things That Make You Happy?

Re: "What can I do about these things?" csn November 28 2004, 20:16:43 UTC

Yes, also good thoughts.

p.s. i added you geoff November 27 2004, 23:57:41 UTC

hope that's ok.
geoff

Re: p.s. i added you csn November 28 2004, 20:16:57 UTC

sure.

Re: p.s. i added you csn November 28 2004, 20:36:17 UTC

*Looking at your info*

You owned a bar and DJed in the Czech republic! That's so awesome. I'll be there for a little while in a few months during Europe-travels and am also a big fan of DJing and electronica.

Re: p.s. i added you geoff November 28 2004, 20:46:56 UTC

guilty: yes indeedy.. i did own a bar and DJ in CZland! *ducks* :)

before you head on over to CZland, if you need any info, questions answered, tips, etc. you're most welcome to ping me.

do you have a dj set of your style/vibe i could listen to? i enjoy hearing what other electronica affectionados have to "say".

all the best from menlo park,
geoff

Re: p.s. i added you csn November 28 2004, 21:06:18 UTC

I'm sure I will eventually ask you stuff..

Well, I am really into progressive stuff. Sasha, Nick Warren, etc.

Menlo Park, eh? My mom lives in Belmont, I was just there.

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