someday

[ipsenaut]

"In adolescence, I hated life and was continually on the verge of suicide, from which, however, I was restrained by the desire to know more mathematics. Now, on the contrary, I enjoy life [...] Partly it is due to having successfully dismissed certain objects of desire - such as the acquisition of indubitable knowledge about something or other - as

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[adrastea_star]

All very true. Growing up has some perks of its own.

[fireinthebelly]

so instead of hating himself he decided to ignore himself? good fucking idea.

[fireinthebelly]

sorry that sounds unnecessarily aggresive. but i still think its a bad idea.

[tiny_monster]

I think it's more about not obsessing about things you can't change in yourself, and trying to focus outward instead of inward.

[ipsenaut]

It seems appealing to me, given how similar my inclinations are to his. You're right: No one should be completely blind to their deficiencies. It's just more bearable than a life dominated by them.

[tiny_monster]

This is so well expressed and intelligent. It really hits on an important part of growing older.

[palegloom]

yes. someday.

[bluemoonspot]

I LOVE THAT BOOK! It has changed how I think about things so much, the only "self help" book that actually helps.
I saw your post on P_A, and have added you, hope you don't mind. we are very like minded. :) x

[ipsenaut]

I don't mind at all, but I sent a majority of my writing down the memory hole, so I'm not sure what sort of person I seem like anymore.