Even if something comes into my mind as a flying thought I act upon it. The other day I went to a rifle range because I wanted to know how to shoot a gun (idk man just in case). I drove like an hour and a half to the club, bandwagoned some friends as well.
I don't think it's just about what's available—it's also about seeking it actively. If you wanna do pottery you find a pottery place, or find something similar, or D.I.Y it at home (some how....if the will is big enough).
Anyway, I think "stuff to do" for me has to challenge me in someway. And I'm not talking bout climing Everest. It can just be as simple as something out of my "norm".
May 8, 2025
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I notice everyone is telling you to be more solitary. Which can be helpful but if you're like me too much solitude can make you feel like an alienated meatsuit husk of a person. I really think we build self-knowledge through our reflection in others (#symbolicinteractionism), and through the things we fight to achieve. I'm not sure what this would mean in daily practice but I know I have felt the most at peace with myself when I have been in sink or swim situations and nurturing relationships with a wider range of people. Therefore I am really excited to move to a new city and begin the process again. Maybe jump off the metaphorical deep end? Join a new organization? Stay busy? Work towards a physical goal of some kind?
May 11, 2025
I physically get closer to things I want to experience. I can't learn to sail, for example, if I'm no where near boats, preferably ON one, although within visibility is measurable improvement.
Same with how often I engage with that thing. Once a year becomes once a month at worst, and at best daily (or your smallest frequency of choice.) Again, this is a quantifiable thing I can reflect on and change.
Pseudo-scientific way I have motivated myself to get to experience things I wanted. Getting involved in internet startups (don't judge), learning to sail, finding musical collab projects etc.
I'm a simple man, so a simple rubric like this is effective for me, hope it's at least thought provoking for you.
Feb 1, 2024
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mostly just doing the things that I’m somewhat passionate about.
often I’m used to tag around people and do the minimum of what’s expected of me.
so finding my own way through great emotional stimulation is the thing that works lately. (even though I don’t have certain life goals etc)
maybe a change of scenery?
or doing more things that excites you?
I think that sometimes great decisions don’t stem from a certainty so don’t dwell on not knowing what to do. I accepted that it’s normal and the best thing for me is to do things that make me happy
Apr 22, 2024
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Yeah so I signed up to do kiwi fruit tasting for $70. It‘s a one hour session.
Oh to be a student.
May 11, 2025
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I fear we've become socially paralysed online. Be perceived and do the perceiving. The internet that you want to live in starts with you.
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