i could probably be more boring if i tried

[hoosierbitch]

Today was a therapy day. Therapist was a bit hippy-dippy today, very “Trust that the universe will unfold the way it’s supposed to!” but also we talked a lot about not living our lives based on what society and other people THINK we should be doing, and instead be ok with ourselves the way we are.
I have an MFA in a field that I don’t think I want

Comments

[daria234]

HUGS

Working on being happy and healthy and having a job you like are all awesome goals and definitely worthy and important things. Being kind to others and your family and working on yourself IS a contribution to society (refrains from going on a rant about how the man (patriarchy/economic system/oppressor of choice) tries to make us think otherwise. Because I don't want to annoy you, sorry.)

It sounds like you have tons to be proud of.

Though I really don't see any problem with Huevos Rancheros regardless - they are always a good idea. :)

<3 <3

[surreal_44]

Taking care of yourself first IS helping other people. It helps people feel good about you, and it makes people happy that you're happy.

:-)

[elainasaunt]

To the above excellent comments I would add that often our best opportunities to make a contribution find us, rather than the other way around.

[anonymous]

Sometimes taking care of yourself /is/ helping your community. A community is made up of individuals, and healthy, happy individuals make a healthy, happy community. You don't have to martyr yourself at the alter of the greater good in order to be a good person and do good for the world. Example: Buying cupcakes = stimulating local economy.