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Loneliness / Одиночество

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The saying "we are born alone, we die alone" turns out to be just a pretty phrase upon closer inspection, but it doesn't reflect reality. A child is not born alone — they come into the world in the company of their mother and others who care for them, without whom they couldn't survive. From the very beginning, a person is connected to others, and while they may feel partially alone within themselves, their life is constantly intertwined with those around them. When a person dies, they don't go alone either. Loved ones, friends, or doctors may be there, and the "aloneness" itself disappears, dissolving into complete nothingness. Thus, the saying is nothing more than a beautifully crafted myth, devoid of deeper truth. Поговорка "мы рождаемся одни, умираем одни" при ближайшем рассмотрении оказывается просто красивым высказыванием, но не отражает реальности. Ребёнок рождается не один — он появляется на свет в окружении матери и других заботящихся ...

Purifying Meditations.

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  1. Rain  As the heavens open and rain descends, it gently washes away the layers of sorrow that have settled upon the earth. Each droplet, a tiny cleanser, works diligently, turning streets into rivers of renewal. In its soothing symphony, the rain whispers promises of new beginnings, carrying away the remnants of yesterday’s pain. It nurtures the soil, coaxing the seeds of hope to sprout anew, painting the world with the vibrant hues of resilience and rejuvenation. In this refreshing embrace, the world is cleansed, and hearts find the strength to bloom once more beneath the nurturing tears of the sky. As the heavens open and rain descends, it gently washes away the layers of sorrow that have settled upon the earth. Each droplet, a tiny cleanser, works diligently, turning streets into rivers of renewal. In its soothing symphony, the rain whispers promises of new beginnings, carrying away the remnants of yesterday’s pain. It nurtures the soil, coaxing the seeds of hope to spr...

EMOTIONS

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  Emotions are signals from reality that aid in recognizing it. It is impossible to make decisions without emotions. They serve as a rapid and fundamental signaling system about oneself and the world. Emotions should not be "discarded," much like one should not eliminate the pain reflex. Emotions enable us to quickly discern where conditions are favorable and where dangers lie. Thinking, by contrast, is slower, more complex, and often more confusing. It is safer to promptly feel an emotion—be it offense, anger, or fear—and swiftly leave a dangerous area, rather than to overthink, question the validity of our feelings, and remain in a potentially perilous situation, thus continuing to expose ourselves to risk. While emotions can occasionally malfunction and mislead, they require study to fully understand their nature. Emotions become problematic in the event of painful disorders within this system, such as when an emotion persists too long or when an emotion is completely abse...

BALANCE

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I advocate for balance. Radical approaches often seem flawed to me. Moreover, I see dichotomies and opposites not as objective realities but as intellectual constructs. For example, cold and hot are objective opposites, while soul and matter represent a false dichotomy. Good and evil are an intellectual dichotomy. I chose pairs of opposites not based on their nature but on what caught my attention. These pairs highlight internal conflicts and dilemmas, helping to understand the multifaceted human experience in relationships with others and oneself. Balancing on the scale of these opposites promotes deeper self-awareness and understanding of the complexities of interpersonal interactions. These concepts play a significant role in personality psychology and motivation as they influence behavioral strategies, goal-setting, and overall attitude towards life. Understanding one's position on these axes can aid in personal growth, self-esteem, and strategies for overcoming life's chal...