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self-knowledge

bookbear express • 451 implied HN points • 11 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Introspection
  1. Unfulfilling relationships usually come from a lack of self-knowledge plus an unwillingness to act on what you learn.
  2. Being honest with yourself is uncomfortable and tempting to avoid, but enduring that discomfort brings accountability, clarity, and a more unified sense of who you are.
  3. People who lean on logic, frameworks, and optimization often avoid looking inward because feelings are messy and changeable, so they freeze or distract instead of facing their needs.

Two kinds of introspection

Escaping Flatland • 1709 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Introspection
  1. To become an artist, you don't need to know yourself fully. The art will shape you.
  2. Introspection through doing things and observing yourself can be more productive than passive introspection.
  3. It's okay to not know yourself fully; taking steps and learning from experiences can lead to self-discovery.

some days feel heavier than other days I poem

Tumbleweed Words • 24 implied HN points • 27 Jan 26
📚 Literature Introspection
  1. Some days feel heavy because focus slips and the mind fills with emptiness, even when surrounded by people and ordinary scenes.
  2. Presence or absence of love becomes the way time is measured, leaving a quiet torment and an inability to fully describe how love has been experienced.
  3. Senses and time seem to pause around the person, creating a feeling of dissociation, and literary influences shape how they think about being with or without love.

On gentle personal growth in 2024

Tech and Tea • 345 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Introspection
  1. Personal growth doesn't have to be extreme. It's okay to take a gentle approach, like a relaxed hike instead of climbing a mountain.
  2. Being okay with uncertainty is important. It's better to embrace not knowing what comes next and trust that clarity will come in time.
  3. Taking care of yourself should be a priority. It's good to step back from the pressure of doing everything and focus on what really matters to you.
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William Godwin's Libertarian Free Will

Outlandish Claims • 39 implied HN points • 29 Apr 24
📖 Philosophy Introspection
  1. Our decisions are influenced by cause and effect, even if we feel like we have free will. Philosophically, 'free will' and 'cause and effect' are different ways of thinking, each important in its own domain.
  2. How we perceive free will depends on the context: assigning blame, scientific analysis, storytelling, or introspection.
  3. Science and introspection aren't in competition - they serve different purposes. Understanding free will involves acknowledging its complexity and varied applications.

The Surprising Secret to Wisdom

What's Important? • 24 implied HN points • 12 Oct 24
📖 Philosophy Introspection
  1. Pursuing wisdom is super important, but we often ignore it in daily life. It's key to feeling satisfied and fulfilled.
  2. Expertise is all about noticing small details that others might miss. The more we refine our senses, the better we get at understanding the world around us.
  3. Being present in the moment is essential for wisdom. Instead of getting distracted, focusing on our feelings helps us respond better in tough situations.

A Mosaic of Moments

Joe Tourville • 4 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
📚 Literature Introspection
  1. Reading classics like 'Notes from Underground' can offer new insights with each reread as the reader ages.
  2. Literature can bridge the past and present, impacting the reader with timeless narratives and vivid imagery.
  3. Books like 'Notes from Underground' serve as reflections of society, inviting readers to ponder on universal themes and personal echoes.

A Decision to Work

Sons of Liberty Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 25
🚌 Education Introspection
  1. It's important to set intentional work tasks for ourselves every day. This helps us focus on what we truly want to accomplish rather than getting lost in routine.
  2. Our inner work is about making conscious decisions that come from our own desires, not from outside pressures. These choices help us grow and evolve as individuals.
  3. Planning our day ahead of time can make tasks feel easier. By knowing what we need to tackle, we can prepare ourselves mentally and feel more in control.