I like throwing myself into things in support of the people I believe in, and the sweet spot is when that's aligned with the values and ideals I believe in too.
I thrive by being part of something bigger than me. AND by creating opportunities for other people where I can, if I can.
The lack of time / opportunity / community in our society (and the sheer weight of fiat pressure so many are under) probably partly explains why we are in the midst of a meaning crisis (especially in the West - check out the work of Jon Vervaeke).
Who has time, makes time to think about what *really* matters to them?
Who makes the time to navigate their histories to stop them impeding their present (and maybe their future)?
Who hides from their shadow? I try not to, but occasionally I look up and realise I'm living deep within my shadow instead of deep within my joy.
Sometimes I give too much and do so to my detriment. Some people think they can take advantage of that. They soon learn they can't. (A very particular conversation in July with a Bitcoiner comes to mind... ooof hadn't thought about that twat in quite a while - it's actually a good memory because of the dressing down I gave her 😂)
Other times I don't do or give enough and people develop an idea of me as being a hard-nosed person. This isn't me, it's my self-defence system.
The reality is I have an almost endless well of support and love to give, but I get jaded when there is little to no reciprocation. That's a pretty normal reaction, right?
Maybe what we all need more of is discernment...
What do I want to build?
Who do I want to build with and give that energy to?
How much do I have to give?
Who gets access to that well?
For how long?
How much do they reciprocate?
What capability do they have to reciprocate?
Do I need them to reciprocate, and why?
What does that look like?
Only some of these Qs have easy answers
The rest disturb my sleep
I wish they were all easy to answer
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