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Student Of Life's avatar

Very impressive, very honest writing. And I would say very brave as well. Much of “civilization” consists of the frontal lobes trying to suppress the wild, unruly limbic system and its insistent demands. And it doesn’t usually work, or result in much happiness. I’m not sure how happy the inhabitants of monasteries and convents are; if they are happy then I’m glad they have found the right places for themselves. But that life doesn’t appeal to most of us, and we’ve got to grow up and get beyond the idea that it SHOULD appeal to everyone. The limbic system is as strong as it is because it’s done a damn good job keeping us alive and propagating our species, let’s give it its due. And I’m not saying we should give it free rein all the time. But let’s stop stigmatizing our needs.

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Sarah Ward's avatar

I so resonate with giving your hunger a voice! We grow up to be low-maintenance and not have any needs... but the needs don't go away, they just grow insistent.

Hello, Hungry Ghost. Join me at the table. Teach me about you, and about me.

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