Posted by Rzip on October 21, 2000, at 17:34:32
In reply to Re: Reasons to live, posted by Cass on October 21, 2000, at 16:44:52
Cass,
I believe that there is a spirit within me that has an overbearing force over my actions and thoughts. In the general public, this spirit is acknowledged as our autonomy. I hold the belief that deep down, every mature adult has the capacity to be autonomous individuals.
I think that everyone can get in touch with their true autonomous side, if one is willing to feel pain in order to face reality. So Noa, the spirit, the answers you are searching for are all within you.
On the flip side of that, I rarely listen and feel my spirit because it just takes too much out of me to face it. When I am feeling CPNish, I do try and grab onto that window of opportunity. However, half of the time, I am just struggling to climb out of depression and distress. In those times, I am really resistent toward my spiritual side. Most of the time, I live by my defense mechanisms (fantasies and such) to get me through my days. But, my spiritual side is also a part of me and it has a tendency to hammer me in one big rush. Sometimes when that happens, it gets me out of depression. Other times, it pushes me down a dark tunnel of guilt and despair. So you see Noa, it would be mean of me to tell you to get in touch with your spiritual side. Perhaps, knowing that your spirit is within you will give you the comfort that you have been searching for.
-Rzip
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