Indoctrination is limited when it has to do with furthering one's own agenda for self-accommodation purposes. Indoctrination is also limited when one's perspective is limited. But then again, no one is omniscient. Therefore, the indoctrination attempt should not necessarily be based on one's literal amount of information (as this can be misused or ( Read more... )

Moved.

..for circumstances which cause you to resort to faith.

Off-topic note to self: I find it amusing that those who have encouraged me in the past are a little silently surprised at my improvement. Did they not really believe the encouragement they gave me? This is fine, because humility allows people like us to be better authentically ( Read more... )

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Just because it is now easier for me to let go.

And I'd like to read/comment your entries more.

I act like I know what I'm talking about, and the truth is I do because I am not one to pretend or seek shallow attention. I am not one to bs, at least not intentionally anyway. Yes it's true, I have the ability to extend my own identity through my opinions. I have feelings and I have opinions, my existence is valid like everyone else's.. is it not ( Read more... )

..that I could fall back into suffering because of over analyzing. Or over concern for others. Or pride on my part. Or something..

WHAT'S THE POINT. Worrying is useless. According to St. John Vianney God forbids us to worry, and commands us to pray.

..requires simply an entire shift of focus toward what already intimately surrounds you.

Article: "Caring for Your Introvert"

How many people are introverts? I performed exhaustive research on this question, in the form of a quick Google search. The answer: About 25 percent. Or: Just under half. Or-my favorite-"a minority in the regular population but a majority in the gifted population."Nice. Now there is a confidence boost for ( Read more... )

..so much better ( Read more... )