Damaged Goods

[Tinyflame]

Dear Yellow Sun, -believe that you are the one who is so kind, because at the time (and even more so in retrospect) am amazed at your kindness to others (and wisdom/ understanding)- so nice (and incredible) that someone could feel so happy for someone else doing better- usually hear primarily only 'blame' as to why they are 'that way' in the first place.

So I'd say that makes you a pretty terrific person :)

So as far as 'damaged' goes, if you 'are' (though maybe 'wounded' is a better word than damaged) I'd say it's sort of like a 20-carat diamond with a little 'chip' - don't worry about the chip- 20-carats is genuinely rare and wonderful ;)

 

[Yellow Sun]

Good to hear that you have such a high degree of self-knowledge. In difficult times, that should serve you well, although it would probably be sort of a burden at times too.

I think I have something that mimics or perhaps approaches self-knowledge. And maybe my being able to see this, is itself indicative of a degree of self-knowledge :confused:. I do however experience it mostly as a burden, because although as Junebug has said elsewhere (;)) words/insight/theories can, I believe, provide a way into the meaning of things, the essence of things - I experience them mostly (sadly) as just lots of words crammed in my head; which are occasionally spilled onto paper, or in this case forum posts, and arranged in pretty sentences - having the appearance of self-knowledge (because I think self-knowledge is in there somewhere).

Recognising this makes it tempting to be dismissive of some of the things I sort of know; hence my in-the-heat-of-the-moment comment about books (sorry about that :)). However, I believe you have a valid a point when you say it should serve me well in difficult times, as it may be the reason I am still here. It means a lot to me to be reminded of this; with all the other words and thoughts crammed in my head, it tends to get lost.

So what defines a wise person, as you say (and no, in my opinion it is not an irrelevant revelation - you're not getting away with that... sorry) is their ability to follow the wisdom; maybe also experiencing the feeling of the wisdom and the valuable things it has to offer. As you said:

Within literature is held all the so-called 'secrets of the universe'. Whether fiction or non-fiction, if something feels right, it is right.

As for your kind offer:

Incidentally, if you are inclined to continue sharing your thoughts, I would be more than happy to continue reading and commenting (provided they are welcome, of course). Either way, thank you and good fortune.

As yet I am unsure where it would be appropriate for me to continue to share my thoughts (whether it be in this thread or elsewhere), however...

...It would mean a lot to me if you did. Thank you.

 

[Tinyflame]

.. I experience them mostly (sadly) as just lots of words crammed in my head; which are occasionally spilled onto paper, or in this case forum posts, and arranged in pretty sentences - having the appearance of self-knowledge (because I think self-knowledge is in there somewhere).

Recognising this makes it tempting to be dismissive of some of the things I sort of know..

As yet I am unsure where it would be appropriate for me to continue to share my thoughts (whether it be in this thread or elsewhere), however..

Yellow Sun, I find both your words and Glass Spine's truthful and honest- I don't think it is only a question of being able to reproduce in actions perfectly what you espouse or even believe- we're all human and a work in progress, and have better days etc.

I find that sometimes 'words' can be disheartening because -rather- people's actions can be disheartening- but that can only be because you have some 'faith' in the words to begin with. And ultimately we all can more easily dishearten one another than build each other up. I've certainly been guilty of it, too.

So in that way, (your) words are very important because words come from the heart, so that says much of how your hearts are. :) :) 

I wouldn't be dismissive of whatever you feel like expressing- there's only 'one' of each of 'you', after all, and therefore you have unique perspectives and experiences.

I hope you will continue to share (only when you felt like it, of course), I am not sure why you wouldn't feel it's 'appropriate' ('here', or 'anywhere')? :confused:, that would make me feel sad if not. :(

Actually, your posts make total sense to me/ help a lot (and am sure others).

I actually think it's a beautiful gift to be able to express yourself- left to myself I'd probably never be able to do it, I need 'pictures', lol. :speechless: :rolleyes:

 

[Tinyflame]

Oops- missed the 'edit' cut off-

Was just thinking, for example YS (the other thread)- hoping to be 'ignored' I found to be the perfect word- (and a whole new spin on the differences and similarities to 'conventional isolating', and specifically the different 'needs' for it, at times, or even 'why'); and the horror movie- well have to confess did 'brace' to read it but you are absolutely right, I believe. And what a difficult trigger to find- an 'invisible' one, lol.

So yes, I think your words have been hugely helpful.
-And always so kind.
Whatever you choose- thank you for them.
xox