I'm not sure how I missed this post, but now that I've found it I will do my best. Have you heard of The Four Agreements? I just discovered it on YouTube and found it pretty profound yet concise and

The duality inside us has been our focus for so long, and we've been carving the world accordingly. The next step in our evolution is to overcome our duality. What's after the duality (2)? The catalyst

You can extend this into every aspect of our society that has divided us into smaller and smaller manageable groups. It's not just fashion labels or status symbols; all kinds of labels divide us. It's

Yay! I never get tired of Alan Watts, but I've found Eckhart Tolle also has some similarly intriguing and powerful things to say about "now."

You ask some good questions! And it's really exciting to see you develop control and self-acceptance! It seems like you've come a long way in a short time. I've also been playing around with the idea that

I've also gone through phases where I'd go through everything that happened repeatedly in my mind to see what went wrong. This almost always resulted in blaming myself. Then they'd get back to me and act

I can sometimes see a future where I am better. Not completely, but able to enjoy life again. Want to try making it a reality. I think this one is really important. If you're going to take control of your

Thank you!

Thanks for the kind words!

Wow, this is really moving. Thanks for sharing!

If telling yourself you're safe works sometimes, it could be your body responding to a trigger (possibly from a previous life, if you believe in reincarnation). Sometimes I think our bodies seem more like

What if even the anxiety you classify as 'mental illness' is also instinct, just with an unknown purpose? What if it's not an illness at all, just a misunderstanding? What if the anxiety is coming from

It's awesome you've been seeing the yang to that yin! The molds that our culture tries to put people in have shut down countless dreams and helped trap countless people in their own ambitions. There is

When I'm around someone else, I try to see myself through their eyes, which may or may not be their actual eyes. I relate to this. It's why I've been so self-conscious most of my life. I tend to base how

This child is color-blind. This child loves without shame, gives without greed, dances without regret and smiles without fakery. This child has been in the shadows of your mind, waiting patiently for you

Yay! I'm so glad you faced your challenges and succeeded and got to enjoy kayaking! Every tiny accomplishment has the potential to be a profound lesson that stays with you for bigger challenges. Thanks

Actually, this is more relevant to what I was trying to say.

P.S. I just heard this and thought you might like it =]

Hello again! It's good to hear from you =] I can't even blame anxiety for my struggles in life. It is me. I am at fault for being an utter failure. It's not to blame on any mental illness, I don't have

Lots of really good insight! I really like that you took the time to explain your journey and the shifts in your beliefs over time. I find your perspective very well-balanced. The way I see it is