Very good read as usual. Started light and quickly took a deep dive into authenticity. Although I don’t use “social media “ I could still relate to the public self/ private self issues. It is so valuable to have relationships in which we can be fully honest and allow ourselves to be seen.
Didn't your dad once have a tag that said ISNVEREZ or something close to that? The older I get the more I like to think about the hills and valleys in my life in terms of percentages. Living is hard, but it surely beats the alternative and, if it helps you or someone you know to analyze any given situation, go for it! No pain, no gain doesn't just apply to physical exercise. Life is never static. If it was we'd be robots. And nothing will ever replace the close friends who know the real you and love you anyway!
This is a great thought experiment - but on the 'why am i drinking' you left out "There is a new flavor of beer i want to try and i want to socialize" *(My generalized only reason for ordering a beer at a bar)
This was exceptionally thought provoking. Well worth saving and going back to over time, posssibly again and again.
Thanks. This was one of the rare ones that I edit and re-edit so many times it doesn't even look like the original draft!
Very good read as usual. Started light and quickly took a deep dive into authenticity. Although I don’t use “social media “ I could still relate to the public self/ private self issues. It is so valuable to have relationships in which we can be fully honest and allow ourselves to be seen.
Thanks Mike
This means SO much to me. Thank you!
Warts and dimples, yes. Well said!
indeed!
Didn't your dad once have a tag that said ISNVEREZ or something close to that? The older I get the more I like to think about the hills and valleys in my life in terms of percentages. Living is hard, but it surely beats the alternative and, if it helps you or someone you know to analyze any given situation, go for it! No pain, no gain doesn't just apply to physical exercise. Life is never static. If it was we'd be robots. And nothing will ever replace the close friends who know the real you and love you anyway!
I was going to mention his license plate, but to make that make sense was like 2 paragraphs too much!! Totally agree (duh) with what you wrote! :)
This is a great thought experiment - but on the 'why am i drinking' you left out "There is a new flavor of beer i want to try and i want to socialize" *(My generalized only reason for ordering a beer at a bar)
drinking meant all alcohol, not just beer...but I gotcha :) hahah