Recent content by Amthorn

I do not regret existence. There is much joy in life. The sadness and suffering just make it all that much more poignant. There does not need to be some grand purpose, although we can create one if we choose. Happiness lies in appreciation of and gratitude for what we do have. Life is fleeting...

We are all alone. No one can truly know our hearts and minds. Very few of us even know our own. What fulfillment can we expect if we cannot accept this fundamental truth? Of course, human connection is possible. In fact, it is necessary, and kind, compassionate connectedness is the key to...

The keys to a better self are mindfulness, meditation, and compassion.

Thanks again everyone! Still my birthday :)

Aw, thanks everyone!!!!!

I think the problem a lot of people have, they immediately try to jump into a relationship without taking the time to befriend someone. You may have good sexual chemistry with someone, even share viewpoints and values, but if you don't like doing the same sorts of activities, it will be hard to...

A controlling relationship van be very hard to break away from. Congrats on opening a new chapter in your life!

You need to take care of yourself and learn how to manage your thoughts and feelings before you try to have a relationship with someone else. Please trust me on this.

It's important, I think, to find happiness and love for one's self. No relationship or external force of any kind can make you happy, you have to do that for yourself. At the same time, the people who are encouraging you to find a partner are probably doing so out of your best interests. Life...

I would just like someone who liked to do some of the same things I do. But, I am not going to let this affect my happiness!

This is very poignant and poetic. I agree completely, you have to embrace a degree of loneliness to be able to appreciate the beauty in the world.

Happy VD everyone! Me, I'm gonna hit the hay early, hoping for a nice dream :)

I do not think you can buy love. Sex, yes, love, no.

I don't think it matters what other people think is fun, as long as YOU like what you do. To me, volunteer work and meditation are fun. I can't say I really ever had "fun" partying and drinking, though I told myself I did, I was mostly miserable.

What is one thing you would like to accomplish in life? What do you think is preventing you from this achievement?