On the tolerance question, man that’s hard to apply at a societal level. On the individual level I’d say tolerate until behaviour is unsafe… but that can be hard to define. Tricky is maybe a better word.
It was frustrating to see you say he’s “called for the execution”, not because I like Trump, but because that’s example of the media taking Trump’s awkward style of speech and running with it - and it working. Listening to the exchange, it’s pretty clear he’s saying “let’s see how Liz would like…
Essentially everything is to generate clicks and sell papers. We have to assume that everything we read has been exaggerated, because it has. A person sat down and thought of the best hook or shock factor for any story. All to elicit some kind of reaction from you, because that’s the only way they know if it worked, and if the content was actually consumed.
THIS. If you want to get to know somebody quickly watch how they interact with strangers, people in the service industry and the less fortunate. If you apply Will Wheaton’s Rule (Don’t be a dick) to these observations it becomes pretty clear quickly how trustworthy someone is. With that said my circle of friends continues to constrict as I get older (55 coming up on 56). My faith in people in general is pretty tenuous and I find that I don’t suffer fools for long these days.
I appreciate your reply. I know there are many other warriors and wanderers out there who, like me, are feeling this emptiness and wanting badly to just be useful.... and necessary. Like boats with engine trouble - we must find a way to get underway again, headed in the right direction. I know that change ultimately comes from within.... gotta want it and then do it! But, it's those external voices - the friends, loved ones, community, that create the positive environment that enables our trans…
Hi Chris and TS Community,
As I read over the comments, the words “sex” and “sexuality” jump out at me…and remind me that it’s appropriate to share my message about sex in the hopes of sparking a discussion…and potentially some healing.
I’ve spent the past decade writing 5 books (fiction and nonfiction) to explore the mystery we call “sex.”
My fantasy series, THE SECRET SEX LIFE OF ANGELS, is an epic, erotic, tantric quest of one man’s initiation into the ancient “sexual mysteries,” My nonfiction …
Same. I cope those ways too, except cannabis. I am listening to the rain now too. I want to start meditating/breathwork more regularly. Just trying to find regulating activities can be hard for me, but long hiking makes my whole body/mind feel reset. Journaling helps me move past hard emotions/thoughts, might compliment the music playing! A creative outlet (drawing, painting) has been a huge help for me.