Terell Kirby

This is what we love about you- thanks

Leo and the act of appeasing don’t mix at all. That’s like Oil and water Sure he explains things, but he doesn’t indulge in fantasies of his audience for their approval. Not that he should, but that’s clearly distinct from simply explaining a stance on an existential topic.

Appeasement isn’t your thing, I get it. But yes, unusual in that most of us can’t afford a lifestyle that allows us to not appease or placate to others without serious consequences to our well being. When we engage with your style of communication, it can be difficult to integrate because it shines a light on how inauthentic we are and how we live on bullshit narratives. It’s like a mirror, either we self reflect or lash out- but it all comes from deep insecurities and avoidance of harsh truths about the ways in which we live. You could appease us more, but you choose not to. Whether that’s good or bad- I don’t know. But in twisted way, it can work in that it forces us to reckon with unappealing aspects of personality, to ultimately realize it’s irrelevant to when it comes to our own truth seeking journey.

Saying grace at the dinner table

This one's wild:

just when you thought you finally understood what a brat was ...

Awesome- quite an achievement, eh?

rule of thumb: don't drink and drive, call an Uber/Lyft/cab

tragic

A real life Frankenstein:

Write it down, take action. dont stop until you get the result. intrinsic motivation it’s key- you find this by deeply clarifying your ‘why’

If you don’t like drinking and loud music: Yoga studios, gym, parks, art festivals, coffee shops, Whole Foods / Trader Joe’s. Moving to big city is important - you also want to stay in fairly close proximity to where all the action is — metro/downtown and surrounding areas

I wish people would really think through the points Leo is making from his perspective before reacting. there is truth in the perspective that conservative values can be looked at objectively for principles in living a good life. It’s not about culture wars, it’s about values in which you orient yourself in becoming a responsible adult. Liberal values/lifestyle also have truths within them, but can devolve into sloppy living if they are not balanced with core principles found within conservative values. Epistemic responsibility first and foremost, is a conservative value when it comes to use of one’s mind. Life is a game of balance, working toward that is growth.

Contemplation challenge: how is the act of rape related to love?

That “thing” being Existence itself. Existence IS, and it can’t be anything other than itself.