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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...

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

How many times a day do you think, write, and say things like no, not, can't, won't, didn't, will not, could not, should not, probably not, probably won't, probably didn't, aren't, etc . . . count them one of these days, just for fun . . . and then, maybe you will gain some insight into why you...

You are not your feelings. You are not your thoughts. You are not your past. You are not your future. You are not your job. You are not your relationship status. You are not your bank account. You are not your car. You are not even your body. Right now, in this moment, you are who you...

So you are lonely. You have no friends, or possibly one or two, but you rarely see or talk to them. You have no family, or you are estranged from them. You may or may not like your coworkers, if you have any, but in any case your association with them does not extend beyond work hours. You...

Why does my heart have no weight An empty bauble, gifted ephemeral Transcending your touch, cold as it is In our simple dreams, we sing sad songs, Soft eyed until morning Weeping gentle entreaties They evaporate with the morning sun And harsh words fall like shard of broken Glass Cutting deep...

Has anyone here had a parent who went through a sex change? My dad had one years ago. He was always a very self-involved person before. We had hoped maybe some female hormones would soften him up a bit, but now all she does is spend all her time griping about how no one wants to be around her...

Any fluent French speakers around? Je desire practiquer mon Francais!

How do you feel about dreams? Do you remember them? Do you think they have meaning or are they just empty imaginings? Do you enjoy them, or are they your worst enemies? I sometimes have awful nightmares, so much that I wake up and don't want to return to sleep. Other times I love my dreams...

For those of you who have children, how would you react if your 12 year old, who has always acted as if they fit the normal behaviors for their own gender, came to you and said they wanted to change? What would you say?

I am just curious, how many people here have tried meditation/mindfulness as a way to cope with negative thoughts and feelings?

So I'm looking to explore this vast USA a bit more by taking some small trips by air. Does anyone have good suggestions on places to visit? I don't want to have to drive, so places with good public transit and uber car type services are ideal.

An interesting article on some fascinating cultural traditions from around the world. I could definitely use some hygge in my life! http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/blogs/7-cultural-concepts-we-dont-have-in-the-us

I see a lot of suicidal people here. Believe me, I can relate. I'm 37 this year and for half my life I've debated with myself whether life is worth living. Even now I sometimes fantasize about ending it. Life can be downright exhausting, hopeless, degrading, heartbreaking, etc. Still, somehow I...

Any fans of body mods here? Tatts, piercings, scarification? I admit, I'm an addict! I have 10 and would love more!! Here's some of mine :rolleyes:

Life experience has taught me that living alone is really a luxury. While I know that being alone and being lonely are not quite the same thing, the luxury of solitude should not be taken for granted. Many of us live in busy, crowded places and even having a room to ourselves is a luxury...

Hi there, I am a 37 year old guy currently living in Seattle, WA. I've suffered from severe social anxiety and depression most of my life, and have made very few lasting connections with people as a result. I can't say I always mind, I mind of enjoy my solitude and I am hypersensitive so too...