honest is not easy. we tend to bend the truth or withhold information out of fear; or we assume we know what other people can handle and try to protect their feelings.
honesty with oneself can be more difficult. we would like to think we are one way when we are not. that we are better than or worse than those with whom we come into contact. that we really live up to our own moral codes and standards.
i spent about a year trying to wrest satisfaction out of life and failed. over the last couple months, that dark shadow of guilt and shame has decreased significantly since i gave up fighting. granted, i have not given up completely. i still would like to think that i can "make shit happen". for the most part, that shadow continues to become weaker as time goes on.
i had never shared a holiday with my extended family on my father's side. i experienced little to no anxiety. my expectations were exceeded. unfortunately for my father, he was obviously battling his own issues with these people.
chris odonnell in one week.
honesty with oneself can be more difficult. we would like to think we are one way when we are not. that we are better than or worse than those with whom we come into contact. that we really live up to our own moral codes and standards.
i spent about a year trying to wrest satisfaction out of life and failed. over the last couple months, that dark shadow of guilt and shame has decreased significantly since i gave up fighting. granted, i have not given up completely. i still would like to think that i can "make shit happen". for the most part, that shadow continues to become weaker as time goes on.
i had never shared a holiday with my extended family on my father's side. i experienced little to no anxiety. my expectations were exceeded. unfortunately for my father, he was obviously battling his own issues with these people.
chris odonnell in one week.
just curious...how fresh is the sam?