In the Journey
and so I've been exploring ways to manage thoughts, emotions; to let go of things, practice forgiveness, release fears, release resentments, let go of anger, speak honestly and with humility and compassion ... it's all work, effort, conscious effort ... especially to manage our thoughts and measure expression -- particularly the expression of thoughts that can generate negative energy ...
but in this effort, I find that I also have to be careful not to numb feelings, emotions in the road toward self improvement ... there is a difference between letting go and saying "fuck it, it will work out" and becoming indifferent, dispassionate ... we have to have passion in our life; passion for our interests, passion for our work, passion with friends, passion with lovers, sexual passion ... anything less and we're cheating ourselves out of a fulfilling emotional life ...
but in this effort, I find that I also have to be careful not to numb feelings, emotions in the road toward self improvement ... there is a difference between letting go and saying "fuck it, it will work out" and becoming indifferent, dispassionate ... we have to have passion in our life; passion for our interests, passion for our work, passion with friends, passion with lovers, sexual passion ... anything less and we're cheating ourselves out of a fulfilling emotional life ...