Gamblers... Damn, that's a perfect description. That's why it feels like an addiction.
βItβs a game of hope, the most addictive game of all, and it keeps the content flowing.β
You are a magician. You made me think and I highly appreciate it. You've put a pause into my racing brain and that's anything short of a miracle. β€οΈ
Really enjoyed this piece - it's exactly what I needed to hear, because I've been creating on here for a few months now, staying true to my goal, and after some decent growth needed to take things a bit slower for my own sanity π it's a relief to feel like what I'm doing is actually the right approach in the long run π
What a brilliant metaphor, Philipp. I also loved the self-awareness in your line βbefore this turns into another monsterβ., if made me smile. I wonder if the card holder and magician could be where the metaphors pause, sometimes adding more can blur whatβs already clear. Especially the magician, the sovereign creator stays awake, self-aware, and guided by inner truth, not by mirages or roles that pull them away from themselves.
Thanks Zeina :) I actually had written the whole article when I realized it's better to make break. You're absolutely right about adding more can blur whatβs already clear. I will keep that in mind.
BTW I love how you framed the sovereign creator, who stays awake, self-aware, and guided by inner truth.
Phillip, great reflection. One thing that stands is the genius metaphor you have used to explain the rules (the complexity of the creator industry) loved it! I think I can sense it is an honest sharing.
I personally disagree with the cringe part; I think the cringe isnβt necessarily because we arenβt in alignment with ourselves, but because the cringe feeling comes as a way of jumping on the possibility of shame, which is the external approval we are afraid of losing , to break of social contract to belong to what is considered good in the βsocial norms.β Not sure if I understood this part wrong. :p Anyway, thank you for bringing this conversation to the table and making it so interesting and fun to read. β¨
This articulated something Iβve been feeling but hadnβt framed this cleanly. The Gambler β Card Counter β Magician progression makes it easy to see where youβre at and where youβre going. Thanks for this.
Gamblers... Damn, that's a perfect description. That's why it feels like an addiction.
βItβs a game of hope, the most addictive game of all, and it keeps the content flowing.β
You are a magician. You made me think and I highly appreciate it. You've put a pause into my racing brain and that's anything short of a miracle. β€οΈ
Reading this made my day, I'm glad it sparked some reflections.
You have a gift and Iβm glad youβre sharing it. Thank you for your insight. Itβs very valuable. β€οΈ
Really enjoyed this piece - it's exactly what I needed to hear, because I've been creating on here for a few months now, staying true to my goal, and after some decent growth needed to take things a bit slower for my own sanity π it's a relief to feel like what I'm doing is actually the right approach in the long run π
Nice to hear you joined us on the slow path.
Itβs crazy how much energy we waste following the house rules.
What a brilliant metaphor, Philipp. I also loved the self-awareness in your line βbefore this turns into another monsterβ., if made me smile. I wonder if the card holder and magician could be where the metaphors pause, sometimes adding more can blur whatβs already clear. Especially the magician, the sovereign creator stays awake, self-aware, and guided by inner truth, not by mirages or roles that pull them away from themselves.
Thanks Zeina :) I actually had written the whole article when I realized it's better to make break. You're absolutely right about adding more can blur whatβs already clear. I will keep that in mind.
BTW I love how you framed the sovereign creator, who stays awake, self-aware, and guided by inner truth.
Thanks Philipp. Your notes often remind me when I forget these very same things I am telling you.
It happens to all of us.
Phillip, great reflection. One thing that stands is the genius metaphor you have used to explain the rules (the complexity of the creator industry) loved it! I think I can sense it is an honest sharing.
I personally disagree with the cringe part; I think the cringe isnβt necessarily because we arenβt in alignment with ourselves, but because the cringe feeling comes as a way of jumping on the possibility of shame, which is the external approval we are afraid of losing , to break of social contract to belong to what is considered good in the βsocial norms.β Not sure if I understood this part wrong. :p Anyway, thank you for bringing this conversation to the table and making it so interesting and fun to read. β¨
Great read. Lately I've also been reflecting on the fickle game-like nature of trying to keep up with the algorithm.
This articulated something Iβve been feeling but hadnβt framed this cleanly. The Gambler β Card Counter β Magician progression makes it easy to see where youβre at and where youβre going. Thanks for this.
What a great article and what a perfect analogy. I am a wizard, not an illusionist. Ha.
My entire practice of ceramics is literally based on a similar story when Sen no RikyΕ« (εε©δΌ, 1522β1591) participated in the huge tea ceremony of Kitano. His master Toyotomi Hideyoshi (θ±θ£η§ε, 1537β1598) had created a place for so many tea masters and he was the one with the golden room. But Sen no RikyΕ« had a special bowl made that was smaller, more modest. The copy of that bowl led me to a project of drinking tea and led me to the Raku master who taught me how to carve clay. The point is that sometimes an audience of one can bring a higher fulfillment and open more important ways forward than an angry crowd that clicks before it thinks.
Thank you again. Cheers from Lisbon