inner sociopath?satorikenJuly 30 2005, 20:29:30 UTC
I've struggled with this ideal for a while myself. Trying to find the line between involvemnet and detachment is sometimes very tricky, and the advice out there ranges to both extremes. I personally tend to fall in the detached method, kinda like the Victorian gentleman (I'd like to think). But I also see the usefulness and joy in being totally there in the moment- holding nothing back while cradling a new life in your hands, for example. The only times I let my "detached" mind relax is when I'm surrounded by people I trust, people I'm comfortable around and therefor don't feel the need to be diplomatic with.
I honestly don't consider the detachment apathy, for I still care about what goes on. I don't allow my caring to rule my being, but I still know its there and feel it. I just put a cap on the amount I let that feeling affect me- rather than not feel at all (which is what I see apathy as).
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I honestly don't consider the detachment apathy, for I still care about what goes on. I don't allow my caring to rule my being, but I still know its there and feel it. I just put a cap on the amount I let that feeling affect me- rather than not feel at all (which is what I see apathy as).
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