Jul 23, 2022·edited Jul 23, 2022Liked by Holly MathNerd
You have a book in you, Holly - whether novel or memoir, it's there waiting to be written, and best of all you have the writing skills along with lived experience to write it...or who knows, many books.
How interesting that you have two widely disparate talents - math and writing...what a blessing!
And you've plenty of audacity to propel you toward whatever aspirations you have.
Your world view has changed because you have changed. You’ve grown up, had a vast amount of experiences, found a great therapist, and have found a place where your mind and body can be calm and unafraid. You are challenging yourself to think a different way, to see things differently, and to look at things as they actually are. That is a gift and a rarity. It is also why I enjoy reading your blog.
Yep going around thinking you are being treated poorly because you are xyz is just negative expected value! All it does is make you self conscious and doubt yourself! I wish more people realized this and stopped seeing themselves as a victim, it is so freeing!
And I'm sure this ideology has physical consequences as well. The increased stress I'm sure is immunosuppressive.
You have a book in you, Holly - whether novel or memoir, it's there waiting to be written, and best of all you have the writing skills along with lived experience to write it...or who knows, many books.
How interesting that you have two widely disparate talents - math and writing...what a blessing!
And you've plenty of audacity to propel you toward whatever aspirations you have.
For a first-order tire check, all you need is a penny. See, e.g., https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/blog/tires/how-to-check-tire-tread-depth-with-penny/
This has been passed down from father to son (and, occasionally, daughter) for generations …
Your world view has changed because you have changed. You’ve grown up, had a vast amount of experiences, found a great therapist, and have found a place where your mind and body can be calm and unafraid. You are challenging yourself to think a different way, to see things differently, and to look at things as they actually are. That is a gift and a rarity. It is also why I enjoy reading your blog.
Yep going around thinking you are being treated poorly because you are xyz is just negative expected value! All it does is make you self conscious and doubt yourself! I wish more people realized this and stopped seeing themselves as a victim, it is so freeing!
And I'm sure this ideology has physical consequences as well. The increased stress I'm sure is immunosuppressive.
Thanks for the great post!
The freedom to not assume another’s motives/intentions in imperfect encounters. Is there a word for that?