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On my Mind 2024

Pitchfork Papers • 569 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Reflection Change
  1. The author experienced a significant change in their thinking and priorities, leading to a new direction in their writing.
  2. Taking a break from writing made it challenging to resume, but the author is working on getting back into the flow.
  3. The new year marks a good time for the author to reflect on their preoccupations and goals for the upcoming year.

The Thing About Change

Insight Axis • 434 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
📖 Philosophy Change Acceptance Fear Pain Growth
  1. Change is often accompanied by pain, and that's okay. Accepting the pain is crucial for growth.
  2. To make a change, it's important to follow your fear, as it can show you where you need to grow.
  3. Embodying change means accepting the discomfort and fear, knowing they do not define you.

Why real change feels weird, unfamiliar and wrong

Thinking Out Loud • 31 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Change Awareness Decision-making
  1. Familiarity can hold us back from changing for the better, as what feels right and natural may not always be the most constructive choice.
  2. Stepping into new and unfamiliar territories can feel uncomfortable and even wrong, but it's often a sign of growth and progress.
  3. It's important to distinguish between just feeling unfamiliar, which can lead to positive change, and feeling actually bad, which should be avoided.
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Tortoise Trumps Hare

Surfing the Future • 19 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Change Cities Social Change Urban planning
  1. Change can happen at different tempos - either slowly and steadily or in sudden bursts.
  2. Traditional cities evolved through trial-and-error, messily, embracing human messiness, while tech-centric areas opt for a more exclusive lifestyle.
  3. Engaging with exponential trends is important for shaping the future, but sometimes slow change can lead to radical transformation.

The Elon Musk Conundrum

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jun 22
📖 Philosophy Belief Ethics Change Principles Existence
  1. Principled investing involves weighing the mission of a company against moral dilemmas associated with its practices or affiliations.
  2. Avoid blindly following charismatic figures like Elon Musk; focus on personal growth and actions within immediate control.
  3. Acknowledging imperfections in existence and striving for personal growth can lead to impactful change, even if larger systemic issues remain beyond control.

'the times they are a changin'

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Reflection Society Humanity Change Dialogue
  1. Change is constant - on our planet, in our bodies, and in society. The times are always changing.
  2. Change can be unsettling and cause anxiety. We often resist change to maintain comfort and familiarity.
  3. Self-reflection and dialogue can help us navigate the rapid changes of the modern world. Understanding ourselves and engaging with others is crucial.

Navigating Life's Seas: The Importance of Defining Your Destination

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 26 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Purpose Growth Change Goals
  1. Having a clear direction in life is crucial for personal growth and well-being. It provides a sense of purpose, fuels motivation, aids in decision-making, and enhances overall satisfaction and resilience.
  2. The absence of a defined goal or purpose can lead to aimlessness, missed opportunities, indecision, stagnation, and dissatisfaction. Clear goals help individuals avoid convenient choices that may not align with their aspirations.
  3. Identifying and setting a clear direction involves introspection, setting specific goals, seeking feedback, and embracing change. It's an ongoing process that evolves with experiences and self-understanding.

(6.)Nicoll 1 - COMMENTARY II - ON ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SELF-OBSERVATION, pp.19-25

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Teaching Self-Observation Imagination Change
  1. Man is not a unity but a multiplicity of 'I's or egos, each taking charge at different moments, leading to a lack of inner unity and harmony.
  2. Self-observation is crucial for realizing that a man is not one but many different people within, and breaking the illusion of a permanent, unchanging 'I'.
  3. The illusion of being one person, fully conscious, and in control of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions blinds a person to their true inner state and prevents inner growth and transformation.