this is yet another of auntie’s peculiar aphorisms that at first seem to make sense, but on further reflection you realize that it’s just witless nonsense…
It is a lot easier to live in a fantasy world where things are not true if you don’t like them and that if things are not going your way, it must be somebody else’s fault.
It’s a lot easier, but a lot more miserable existence. You are ALWAYS a victim, never a victor. You must derive your self-esteem by association with an echo chamber of like-minded people. In other words, other people control what you think about things and how you feel about yourself.
If you are not master of yourself, someone else will be.
Imagine an existence where your entire universe does not extend beyond your own skin. It’s lonely in there.
Cornelius Noodleman over 3 years ago
Or make me change it!
Doug K over 3 years ago
If you can’t make a particular change yourself, at least support those who can – remote-ly if necessary.
pcolli over 3 years ago
You first, Aunty….
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 3 years ago
True, Aunty.
assrdood over 3 years ago
What a depressing thought.
gopher gofer over 3 years ago
this is yet another of auntie’s peculiar aphorisms that at first seem to make sense, but on further reflection you realize that it’s just witless nonsense…
dflak over 3 years ago
It is a lot easier to live in a fantasy world where things are not true if you don’t like them and that if things are not going your way, it must be somebody else’s fault.
It’s a lot easier, but a lot more miserable existence. You are ALWAYS a victim, never a victor. You must derive your self-esteem by association with an echo chamber of like-minded people. In other words, other people control what you think about things and how you feel about yourself.
If you are not master of yourself, someone else will be.
Imagine an existence where your entire universe does not extend beyond your own skin. It’s lonely in there.
MickMaus over 3 years ago
Aunty, you do realize that many of the youngsters today won’t understand the reference to getting up to change a channel don’t you? LOL!!
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
There you go trying to change us.