Validation
Oct 30, 2026
This post is fucking awesome, just like you and I.
Approving our own existence and decisions plays a big role in self-esteem. It does not matter whether we are kind or evil. Anyone can validate themselves if their determination is sharp enough to cut through loathing.
Have you ever stopped liking something because you were so empathic that external criticism affected your own judgement? There’s a solution to this.
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Rebellion.
Although opposing the norm to feel free implies rules still influence our behavior, it can feel pretty damn good.
Perhaps we fear breaking our reputation because we need it to survive.
What if we tease the limits rather than destroying them?
