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thelastaelor ago

I'm not really the type to keep journals or anything, but whenever i feel conflicted or really need to do some soul-searching, I always have conversation with myself on page. I'll start with a broad topic but a specific question, like, "What do I expect to get out my current actions" or "What ideas constitute my identity?" Or obviously whatever else is on your mind. A plus to this is that you'll be able to keep track of changes in your thoughts over time.

Edit:

On a bit of a side note, an image I can't help but think pf recently is the 'monster-hunter' trope. There's probably a real name for this written somewhere, but you know what I mean: there's the outcast hunter who specializes in hunting demons or monster or whatever; he has taken on demonic appearance/ aspects himself because of his craft, and the villagers who don't know any better are scared of him and group him in with the demons.

Researching this stuff, you may have to become someone else, and if you don't think you can handle it I wouldn't recommend pursuing it. But if you can't help but think about, and there's something inside you that compels you to do it, then (fortunately or unfortunately) you might be cursed, and you'll have to follow the path in front of you.

Something to take with you: in my own identity crises, I've realized you change who you are with every passing moment. I'm not sure if there's some kernel which actually remains constant, but regardless, the question you have to ask is, "if something isn't unchanging, what's the value in holding on to it anyway?" And the cool things about things that change, is that they can always change back.

Looking back on this post, I feel sort of embarrassed writing it, but whatever, I'll hit save.