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Working in film / generally a creative field in a big city can lead me moving very...very fast. I realised sometimes I lose sight of myself and my inner desires and dreams. Sure, it's great to do that one job that seems big at the moment, but have you spent some time alone to think hey - what is it that I really want? Big picture? Outside of what's deemed as "fame" and "successful" or "cool" to your peers...?
Oct 25, 2024
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I think continually asking why you want something can help with this. When you do, you may realize the āitā you want is rooted in other people: how theyāll perceive you, if youāll be accepted by them, etc. The older Iāve gotten Iāve been better at untangling some of my desires from the ego and I think it has lead to better self-satisfaction of where I am at and where I am going. itās also allowed me to ālet goā of some dreams. Thatās sounds negative or sad but I donāt mean it so: sometimes you white-knuckle-grip an idea of yourself so hard that it destroys you! I think āletting goā doesnāt mean things wonāt happen, it means they donāt have to and that pressure alleviation can make all the difference.
Thatās not to say to never let the drive of the ego take overā¦Iām not sure we would create art/great things without it. I guess what Iām saying is that knowing the root of our desires is a key to balance and self-assuredness.
Feb 18, 2025
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Had a moment last night where I was stacking menus at work and staring out the window and kind of asked myself, ādo I really need to stay here?ā. Idk, money is important, but I think Iād rather work somewhere that lets my personality shine rather than makes me feel unappreciated and devalued. Makes me feel kinda bad that I decided this is normal instead of sticking up for myself. ~~~not sure what to do ~~~~ :/
Mar 23, 2024
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Write it out, like youāre doing here! everyone has already said youāre super young so find hope and peace in that whenever youāre panicking about what you should be doing. Donāt worry too much about love, thatās going to come at its own time. your career will take shape over time and you always have chances to change it.
How do I feel grounded (context, iām 30, feeling decently settled). I constantly make lists of what I need to do or want to do (these are separate!). Today I need to do xyz at work, I need to make plans for this weekend, I need to buy new cat food, I want to work out twice, I want to cook something with zucchini, I want to listen to a new podcast episode
Some other things: I always try to have an artistic outlet. I ask questions about things I donāt know (this is everywhere, work, at the cafe, in yoga class, I Google if Iām curious). I go to therapy and when I make goals I only think of my own happiness.
Jan 22, 2025
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