8 Signs You're Doing Better Than You Think
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Yacov
A Useful Daily Practice
A useful daily practice is the following. You begin by acknowledging that being born human is already highly fortunate, assuming you're healthy and your cognitive faculties are in working order. Think about it: what percentage of all living beings on the planet are human? It's been estimated that less than 1 percent are animals (excluding all the microscopic beings. As a human being, you have the capacity to ask questions, to engage in self-reflection, to reason, to imagine countless things. Most beings on this planet cannot do it. How many beings can understand why they suffer and imagine another type of living? Only humans, I believe. If we consider only the lower level animals, we find that they're caught in the brutal cycle of predator and prey; they're in survival mode merely and their existence is highly mechanical, although some animals are quite intelligent. Many of them are used and exploited for labor, or sent to slaughterhouses. They can only endure. Moreover, they're fearful most of the time. Oftentimes on the look out for predators, they seldom even eat in peace. Their lives are largely about eating, avoiding being eaten, shelter, reproduction, with perhaps brief moments of respite. As a human being, is your position comparable? Probably not. Do you live in a war-torn country? A relatively peaceful country? Do you walk out of your residence, afraid that you may be killed? Do you have basic shelter - with heating, electricity, a stove, oven, TV, internet access, working toilet and shower? How about a washer and dryer? Many many people don't have those things. Are you healthy, more or less? Now: considering all the beings occupying this planet, and assuming you have most or all of what I mentioned and don't live in a war torn country, do you still think you're seriously deprived? Sure, one can always make progress, and one ought to move in the direction of progress, but is your situation bad? From a global perspective, your situation is actually excellent.
Yes, it's excellent even if your beautiful girlfriend left you, even if you're ugly, even if you only work at a factory, and are not comparatively bright. Whatever may be the shortcomings of your situation, assuming you have most of what I mentioned, you're doing extremely well. You're simply taking all of it for granted. You focus on what you lack; you don't see all your advantages and blessings. In fact, if you did, you would progress all the more easily because you'd feel happy about all the abundance you already possess. To approach your situation in terms of perceived lack may motivate you to progress, but the process needn't be painful in that way. Frustration and pain in this case are unnecessary, superfluous, draining. Begin with an honest appraisal of your situation. Know that in terms of advantage, privilege, intelligence, cognitive capacity, you're in the top 0. 01 percent of all living beings on the planet. Probably. If you're truly talented at something (which most people are not) your situation is far better. If you're both passionate AND talented, you're in a finer situation still. Do you not detest your job? If you don't, you're doing better than most. Just liking your job (not loving it) means that you belong to a minority. Bottom line: if you think you're doing badly, or that you're mediocre, it's quite likely you you don't know what you're talking about; you haven't adopted a global perspective.
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A Useful Daily Practice
A useful daily practice is the following. You begin by acknowledging that being born human is already highly fortunate, assuming you're healthy and your cognitive faculties are in working order. Think about it: what percentage of all living beings on the planet are human? It's been estimated that less than 1 percent are animals (excluding all the microscopic beings. As a human being, you have the capacity to ask questions, to engage in self-reflection, to reason, to imagine countless things. Most beings on this planet cannot do it. How many beings can understand why they suffer and imagine another type of living? Only humans, I believe. If we consider only the lower level animals, we find that they're caught in the brutal cycle of predator and prey; they're in survival mode merely and their existence is highly mechanical, although some animals are quite intelligent. Many of them are used and exploited for labor, or sent to slaughterhouses. They can only endure. Moreover, they're fearful most of the time. Oftentimes on the look out for predators, they seldom even eat in peace. Their lives are largely about eating, avoiding being eaten, shelter, reproduction, with perhaps brief moments of respite. As a human being, is your position comparable? Probably not. Do you live in a war-torn country? A relatively peaceful country? Do you walk out of your residence, afraid that you may be killed? Do you have basic shelter - with heating, electricity, a stove, oven, TV, internet access, working toilet and shower? How about a washer and dryer? Many many people don't have those things. Are you healthy, more or less? Now: considering all the beings occupying this planet, and assuming you have most or all of what I mentioned and don't live in a war torn country, do you still think you're seriously deprived? Sure, one can always make progress, and one ought to move in the direction of progress, but is your situation bad? From a global perspective, your situation is actually excellent.
Yes, it's excellent even if your beautiful girlfriend left you, even if you're ugly, even if you only work at a factory, and are not comparatively bright. Whatever may be the shortcomings of your situation, assuming you have most of what I mentioned, you're doing extremely well. You're simply taking all of it for granted. You focus on what you lack; you don't see all your advantages and blessings. In fact, if you did, you would progress all the more easily because you'd feel happy about all the abundance you already possess. To approach your situation in terms of perceived lack may motivate you to progress, but the process needn't be painful in that way. Frustration and pain in this case are unnecessary, superfluous, draining. Begin with an honest appraisal of your situation. Know that in terms of advantage, privilege, intelligence, cognitive capacity, you're in the top 0. 01 percent of all living beings on the planet. Probably. If you're truly talented at something (which most people are not) your situation is far better. If you're both passionate AND talented, you're in a finer situation still. Do you not detest your job? If you don't, you're doing better than most. Just liking your job (not loving it) means that you belong to a minority. Bottom line: if you think you're doing badly, or that you're mediocre, it's quite likely you you don't know what you're talking about; you haven't adopted a global perspective.
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Jane
July 10, 2021 12: 37: 37 PM
noon - brushed my teeth, splashed my face, and had a slice of k fishcake banchan.
My desk is a mess. I want a desk shelf. I'm looking into it.
I'm not doing the best at my studies. It's the second semester of my first year in university. I haven't been studying. Exams are coming up in a few days. I joined an online singing contest and it starts later today at 6 pm. I am getting sick and I can feel my voice struggling and my nose is a little clogged. I puked yesterday evening because I ate too much. I forced myself to puke but I only did a little. We went to buy gym clothes at around 5 pm. We almost didn't go because my father was in a bad mood. There's always a negative vibe when I go downstairs. That's why I don't like going downstairs. I skated a little! I am not good at it and I'm very much still afraid of falling but it was fun. It reminded me of ice skating. It was tiring to try on clothes. I can fit in L leggings and XS/S/M tops or shirts. My sister almost purchased L pants. Good thing I told her that it fit me. If I hadn't told her, the clothes would have gone to me instead. We went to a local mall and ate dinner there. We were supposed to eat at the unlimited beef restaurant but it was about to close soon. I took a shower and used Duolingo before I went to bed. It was nice to be clean before bed. It's always better when I take a shower. Some days, I do nothing all day. I stay in my bed and sleep. I wake up and use my phone for a bit and then sleep again. I cried out of nowhere again yesterday. It surprised me. I'm doing better today. I logged my feelings. I'll be fine. How are you doing today?
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July 10, 2021 12: 37: 37 PM
noon - brushed my teeth, splashed my face, and had a slice of k fishcake banchan.
My desk is a mess. I want a desk shelf. I'm looking into it.
I'm not doing the best at my studies. It's the second semester of my first year in university. I haven't been studying. Exams are coming up in a few days. I joined an online singing contest and it starts later today at 6 pm. I am getting sick and I can feel my voice struggling and my nose is a little clogged. I puked yesterday evening because I ate too much. I forced myself to puke but I only did a little. We went to buy gym clothes at around 5 pm. We almost didn't go because my father was in a bad mood. There's always a negative vibe when I go downstairs. That's why I don't like going downstairs. I skated a little! I am not good at it and I'm very much still afraid of falling but it was fun. It reminded me of ice skating. It was tiring to try on clothes. I can fit in L leggings and XS/S/M tops or shirts. My sister almost purchased L pants. Good thing I told her that it fit me. If I hadn't told her, the clothes would have gone to me instead. We went to a local mall and ate dinner there. We were supposed to eat at the unlimited beef restaurant but it was about to close soon. I took a shower and used Duolingo before I went to bed. It was nice to be clean before bed. It's always better when I take a shower. Some days, I do nothing all day. I stay in my bed and sleep. I wake up and use my phone for a bit and then sleep again. I cried out of nowhere again yesterday. It surprised me. I'm doing better today. I logged my feelings. I'll be fine. How are you doing today?
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Good
I think Im doing pretty good, but I def need to work on getting more clear about what I want. I think many times we are too scared to admit to ourselves what we REALLY want Bcuz we fear we may not be able to have it. We dont want it to be like some kind of false hope I guess. Growing up in Narcville, this was a staple tho. There were so many broken promises, and you start to think that all things youd ever hope for are going only to be lies as well. Well I guess at least Ive kind of pinpointed the why of this sort of thing tho. You wind up cancelling your daydreaming sessions Bcuz you dont want to have to be so disappointed anymore when your hopes are denied. yet again. So it kind of becomes a self fulfilling prophecy really. You dont ever dare to dream of the possibilities so it never happens. As they say. Dare to dream. Narcs def have a way of robbing people of this tho. Robbing them of their capacity and their willpower to keep on dreaming of better days. Robbing them of all hope for a brighter future.
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I think Im doing pretty good, but I def need to work on getting more clear about what I want. I think many times we are too scared to admit to ourselves what we REALLY want Bcuz we fear we may not be able to have it. We dont want it to be like some kind of false hope I guess. Growing up in Narcville, this was a staple tho. There were so many broken promises, and you start to think that all things youd ever hope for are going only to be lies as well. Well I guess at least Ive kind of pinpointed the why of this sort of thing tho. You wind up cancelling your daydreaming sessions Bcuz you dont want to have to be so disappointed anymore when your hopes are denied. yet again. So it kind of becomes a self fulfilling prophecy really. You dont ever dare to dream of the possibilities so it never happens. As they say. Dare to dream. Narcs def have a way of robbing people of this tho. Robbing them of their capacity and their willpower to keep on dreaming of better days. Robbing them of all hope for a brighter future.
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Kitty
6 for me is something that occurred quite more seriously yesterday than it ever has. Right now I only have three people I can truly call friends, they're there for me and I for them, I'm able to share literally anything with them. My cousin is one of these people, and during practice (I'm in a marching band) i all of a sudden took a moment and thought about what my friendships meant to me. So many things almost caused us to either not meet or not be around each other and hardly know each other. I recently got broken up with, and I was kicked out of my friend group because of it. I'm so happy I had my cousin and two other friends to lean on, they've helped me so much and I hope that I can help them as well
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6 for me is something that occurred quite more seriously yesterday than it ever has. Right now I only have three people I can truly call friends, they're there for me and I for them, I'm able to share literally anything with them. My cousin is one of these people, and during practice (I'm in a marching band) i all of a sudden took a moment and thought about what my friendships meant to me. So many things almost caused us to either not meet or not be around each other and hardly know each other. I recently got broken up with, and I was kicked out of my friend group because of it. I'm so happy I had my cousin and two other friends to lean on, they've helped me so much and I hope that I can help them as well
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Mayravixx
Huh, guess I'm not doing as good as I thought. To be honest I kind of expected that. I struggle with depression and anxiety on the daily, to the point where sometimes it's difficult to remember the necessities in life. I'm stuck with a job I don't really like, often wanting to neglect sleep just to have more time to do things I want to do instead of what others want me to do, and bills are a constant worry in my life. Honestly, I just need a break from everything, maybe see the ocean again, hang out with my partner, etc.
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Huh, guess I'm not doing as good as I thought. To be honest I kind of expected that. I struggle with depression and anxiety on the daily, to the point where sometimes it's difficult to remember the necessities in life. I'm stuck with a job I don't really like, often wanting to neglect sleep just to have more time to do things I want to do instead of what others want me to do, and bills are a constant worry in my life. Honestly, I just need a break from everything, maybe see the ocean again, hang out with my partner, etc.
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Brenda
Know what I want? Peace and tranquility which I have now! 72 and so glad I don't have to commute anymore and work in corporate America since I was 19 in NYC and also went on to have two businesses, was also a fitness trainer and weight lifter for two decades and raise three kids! Been there, done that including some traveling! Super mom is putting her feet up and R-E-L-A-X-I-N-G! lol Thanks for another informative cute video
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Know what I want? Peace and tranquility which I have now! 72 and so glad I don't have to commute anymore and work in corporate America since I was 19 in NYC and also went on to have two businesses, was also a fitness trainer and weight lifter for two decades and raise three kids! Been there, done that including some traveling! Super mom is putting her feet up and R-E-L-A-X-I-N-G! lol Thanks for another informative cute video
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Shazney
So, this video attracts my attention because of i don't know yet who really am, there are some things that i dont believe myself but other than that all the 8 signs that i watch its me that's me but like i said i am kind of scared to show myself to people. :( i have a dream goals that already planned. There are just someone controlling my plans: (.
Thanks to this vid. Make me brave
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So, this video attracts my attention because of i don't know yet who really am, there are some things that i dont believe myself but other than that all the 8 signs that i watch its me that's me but like i said i am kind of scared to show myself to people. :( i have a dream goals that already planned. There are just someone controlling my plans: (.
Thanks to this vid. Make me brave
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Rose
This helped me relax a bit It took me so much time but I don't really care for materialistic stuff anymore: ) and I used to be a horder now I don't have many stuff, I don't escape with dopamine like materialistic stuff anymore, this video helped cause every thing In this video I've accomplished, witch took a lot of work and growth
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This helped me relax a bit It took me so much time but I don't really care for materialistic stuff anymore: ) and I used to be a horder now I don't have many stuff, I don't escape with dopamine like materialistic stuff anymore, this video helped cause every thing In this video I've accomplished, witch took a lot of work and growth
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daisuke910
Thank you for this. I have beaten up myself due to some unresolved trauma that I am going through. I am doing better than I think and I will continue to develop my personal growth and be kind to others, which is my greatest charm. This just made my day even better. I woke up feeling some change in me and this supports it!
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Thank you for this. I have beaten up myself due to some unresolved trauma that I am going through. I am doing better than I think and I will continue to develop my personal growth and be kind to others, which is my greatest charm. This just made my day even better. I woke up feeling some change in me and this supports it!
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Patsonical
I have no idea what I want, what I'm doing, what I should be doing, or where my life is headed. I've lost all passion for anything and I'm just aimlessly drifting through life. What should I do? How do I find that drive? How do I rekindle those passions and stay motivated to pursue any of them?
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I have no idea what I want, what I'm doing, what I should be doing, or where my life is headed. I've lost all passion for anything and I'm just aimlessly drifting through life. What should I do? How do I find that drive? How do I rekindle those passions and stay motivated to pursue any of them?
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Kendra
OMG I have been feeling insecure about where i currently am in life. I cried and prayed to God to give me the courage and motivation to change my life. but I know God is talking to me for sure the spirit and talking to me and you've jus made my day. I gotta give myself credit and take it day by day
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OMG I have been feeling insecure about where i currently am in life. I cried and prayed to God to give me the courage and motivation to change my life. but I know God is talking to me for sure the spirit and talking to me and you've jus made my day. I gotta give myself credit and take it day by day
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Yousif
1. I don't know what i want
2. I cut off some crucial close members recently
3. I sweat the small stuff
4. I forget my failures not learn from them
5. Can't break my self-destructive cycle of habits
SOOOO! Where am i on life?
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1. I don't know what i want
2. I cut off some crucial close members recently
3. I sweat the small stuff
4. I forget my failures not learn from them
5. Can't break my self-destructive cycle of habits
SOOOO! Where am i on life?
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TifferNut
Please consider not to play back ground music. Some people in my group are sound sensitive. Or can not concentrate on your videos because it distracts them. Your videos w/out background music delivers Joy & Happiness to the group
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Please consider not to play back ground music. Some people in my group are sound sensitive. Or can not concentrate on your videos because it distracts them. Your videos w/out background music delivers Joy & Happiness to the group
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S. Y
I kept blaming myself for things that I didn't do. I am learning to let go of the people that are hurting me. I did something out of the kindness of my heart, it was not appreciated and used against me. That crossed the line.
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I kept blaming myself for things that I didn't do. I am learning to let go of the people that are hurting me. I did something out of the kindness of my heart, it was not appreciated and used against me. That crossed the line.
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Mary
At 55, I am still growing and learning about myself. I am continually feeling more content. There are normal ups and downs, but I am pleased with where I am in life. I am also thankful for where I am going. God is great!
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At 55, I am still growing and learning about myself. I am continually feeling more content. There are normal ups and downs, but I am pleased with where I am in life. I am also thankful for where I am going. God is great!
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Joo
I do not want the newest, most expensive products in the market, I seek only those I need, except for comic books and videogames, these are valuable in a more personal way. That being said, the psiPhone is a must have.
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I do not want the newest, most expensive products in the market, I seek only those I need, except for comic books and videogames, these are valuable in a more personal way. That being said, the psiPhone is a must have.
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Jonar
I have reached a point in my life where everything in this video resonates with me. It wasn't an easy journey, but I'm glad I am here. I hope everyone gets to this place eventually. Yes, even my worse enemies: D
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I have reached a point in my life where everything in this video resonates with me. It wasn't an easy journey, but I'm glad I am here. I hope everyone gets to this place eventually. Yes, even my worse enemies: D
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ZENROME
I needed these advices. my mom used to give me these advice when I'm feeling down or useless. It gonna be 1 year of her passing.
I'm feel a little better.
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I needed these advices. my mom used to give me these advice when I'm feeling down or useless. It gonna be 1 year of her passing.
I'm feel a little better.
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Ryu
There's people younger than me who are more successful and people older than me who are less successful. Just be better than yourself yesterday.
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There's people younger than me who are more successful and people older than me who are less successful. Just be better than yourself yesterday.
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olgierd
Teaching yourself to do something new each and every day in whatever size you need or desire is a positive move in the right direction.
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Teaching yourself to do something new each and every day in whatever size you need or desire is a positive move in the right direction.
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maxwestcomics
These videos are lousy and this was no different. Your pop psychology is just as bad as those lousy TV shows like Dr. Phil.
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These videos are lousy and this was no different. Your pop psychology is just as bad as those lousy TV shows like Dr. Phil.
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MIDNIGHT
I suppose I am doing somewhat better than I thought I was. My anxiety makes some of this kinda Impossible. But I'm trying
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I suppose I am doing somewhat better than I thought I was. My anxiety makes some of this kinda Impossible. But I'm trying
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anajensie
I feel so sad I struggle with bipolar 2, I checked off all 8 and its still inevitable for me to reach stable happiness
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I feel so sad I struggle with bipolar 2, I checked off all 8 and its still inevitable for me to reach stable happiness
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Romantic
Ha! I never knew I'd be a Tarot Reader! FUNNY when you said. where will you be. it was my altar that showed up
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Ha! I never knew I'd be a Tarot Reader! FUNNY when you said. where will you be. it was my altar that showed up
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Varshini
Now i feel reassured! All dese resonate with me so much! N ig im dng wayyy better than i think i do!
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Now i feel reassured! All dese resonate with me so much! N ig im dng wayyy better than i think i do!
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