This group is dedicated to cultivating a mindset rooted in clarity, discipline, and emotional strength. Here, we explore practices that help us remain centered amidst external chaos. We share personal reflections and draw from both ancient wisdom and modern insight to navigate themes of love, loss, purpose, identity, and our place within the Net. All are welcome who seek to develop a calm, grounded inner life.
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Healing_Lotus replied to the topic
Striving For Success While Detaching From Results in the forum Netist Philosophy 4 days, 3 hours ago
When I was young we didnt have subscribers but we had other measures of success it was different though. This instant gratification stuff with notifications seems great but it puts focus in the wrong places who cares if 10,000 people like a post I’d rather make a real difference to one person.
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Esther replied to the topic
Striving For Success While Detaching From Results in the forum Netist Philosophy 5 days, 12 hours ago
Wow.. I feel like I logged on today to see this exact message. Lately been super caught up in making those marks, both in work and in my daily stuff. After awhile I’m like, am I really enjoying this? Hobbies shouldnt be stressful and I argue that work shouldn’t be either, at least not most of the time gotta be there 40 hours a week, that’s…[Read more]
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NoraSpinnor started the topic
Striving For Success While Detaching From Results in the forum Netist Philosophy 5 days, 16 hours ago
At first glance, it seems like striving for success and maintaining indifference regarding results are two conflicting principles. Doesn’t the principle of success hinge on results? The difference lies in how we define success: is it measured by other people’s approval (notoriety, awards, “likes and follows”), or is it measured as fulfillment and…[Read more]
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Healing_Lotus replied to the topic
The Trolley Problem: Minimizing Harm in a Web of Consequence in the forum Netist Philosophy 3 weeks, 4 days ago
We can try to live a life free of harm but its actually impossible. I think thats the point of the trolley problem. That and we cant play with peoples lives like a number game. Every life is sacred and decisions should be made carefully, cant push someone in the way of danger just because you want to save people. I mean, would you jump in front of…[Read more]
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AmberXStardust replied to the topic
The Illusion of Success in the forum Netist Philosophy 1 month, 2 weeks ago
This rly speaks to me. Esp w social media online we can get caught up in statis and views but none of that matters. Its not real. Like none of those insta ppl actually know who u r. Spiritual gurus arent millionairs with millions of views, there somewhere no one knows, meditating.
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BlackFernMoon replied to the topic
Favor and disgrace as twin snares for the heart in the forum Netist Philosophy 1 month, 3 weeks ago
If I could go back 2 my teenage self and tell her 1 thing itd be 2 stop caring so much about others ppls opinions!! U gotta let that shit go because it doesnt change a damn thing for anyone. Its hardwired into our human nature, I get that, but trying to be fake 4 ppl never works.
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MaddieXO replied to the topic
Enough Is Enough: Diminishing Returns And Sufficiency in the forum Netist Philosophy 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Ive learned over the last few years about how less can be more… it’s a hard economy out there, and I’m a lot more sane with money in the bank than stuff cluttering my house. It’s a hard mindset to adapt because we’re so trained to want things all the time, but what really matters in life is time… how do we spend it? Spending all my time…[Read more]
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IonianCode replied to the topic
Favor and disgrace as twin snares for the heart in the forum Netist Philosophy 2 months ago
The ego is the victor’s worst enemy, let it carry on long enough, and it’ll kill him for you. I agree with everything said here. It’s an important subject, and one that’s easily forgotten when pertaining to the self. No one likes a narcissist, but a narcissist might have a hard time understanding that.
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Rose replied to the topic
Enough Is Enough: Diminishing Returns And Sufficiency in the forum Netist Philosophy 2 months ago
As a collector, its hard to know when enough is enough. It really never is. I collect various little monitios (small statues and hand made items). Once I see one I like, I usually dont buy it at first. But if i keep coming back to it or can’t get it off my head, ill go buy it. I need more shelves just to display the most recent ones I got at a…[Read more]
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NoraSpinnor started the topic
Enough Is Enough: Diminishing Returns And Sufficiency in the forum Netist Philosophy 2 months ago
Modern markets are engines that convert attention into appetite. The message arrives a thousand ways each day. You could be happier with one more feature, one more upgrade, one more step up the ladder. Desire becomes a moving target, always just beyond reach. The truth is simpler. Early gains matter. Later gains often add weight. A tool that once…[Read more]
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NoraSpinnor started the topic
Favor and disgrace as twin snares for the heart in the forum Netist Philosophy 2 months ago
The Tao Te Ching warns of becoming concerned with other people’s opinions, stating that getting favor often leads to complications of ego, obsession with popularity, followed by the need to perform or adjust the image to maintain favor. It is a trap that keeps one off the spiritual path, obsessed with material pursuits and endeavors that give no…[Read more]
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MaddieXO replied to the topic
Can you help society if society doesn’t want help? in the forum Netist Philosophy 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I dont think you have to save it but you also cant go hide out either. Like, do something, try, but the results arent up to you. Doing nothing isnt good for anyone, but you have to pick your battles. Practice balance like try to reach the people who need to hear it but maybe not everyone.
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MaddieXO replied to the topic
The Trolley Problem: Minimizing Harm in a Web of Consequence in the forum Netist Philosophy 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I have such a hard time with this like, AGH! I want to save everyone lol but that’s not how the real world works! Its a reminder that minimizing harm doesnt always mean eliminating it because that might be impossible. Like, I’m a vegan, but palm oil causes problems to the enviroment and its a substitute in vegan products… then I’m checking the…[Read more]
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