❅𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔰𝔱 𝔭𝔯𝔬𝔭𝔥𝔢𝔠𝔶

[glacian]

Gentiana Illyria shared a photo. 2/6 near Chata

Time moving forward, need something tangible. I'm moving forward; are you tangible?

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[glacian]

Gentiana Illyria Those who do so often become lost within themselves, Togusa.
Gentiana Illyria They lose themselves to the darkness of their subconsciousness and often never find themselves.

[standalonehuman]

Hitori Togusa It's a frightening thought. So how can you tell if you're truly communicating with yourself?
Hitori Togusa At the very least, discussing the truths that you find with others would help on that communication front. Again, trying to express your internal self to others.
Hitori Togusa But how do you keep from turning away from some of the more unpleasant truths you might find inside? Something I'd argue is what keeps people turning outwards instead of inwards.

[glacian]

Gentiana Illyria The fluidity of your body, your movements and your thoughts; ought to give away the truth about yourself.
Gentiana Illyria Keep in mind that expression is forever subjective.
Gentiana Illyria Honesty and love. I would think to battle the shade within, you must first cast light upon it. This light is love.

[standalonehuman]

Hitori Togusa There's a Japanese philosopher and martial arts founder who had a very similar idea. Dr. Jigoro Kano. That the actions of the body could reveal truths about the inner self. Working to improve physical action, in his mind the techniques of Judo, would reveal and improve one's internal character.
Hitori Togusa But love is more difficult proposition. Love and acceptance of the self is certainly what every major philosophy is guidng people towards.
Hitori Togusa But how can you know yourself and love yourself? To still express love towards the worst parts of yourself?

[glacian]

Gentiana Illyria "If there is effort, there is always accomplishment."
Gentiana Illyria Yes, I'm quite aware of Dr. Kano's works. Improving oneself through personal accomplishment is vital. There's no disputing this truth.
Gentiana Illyria That is a difficult question to answer since the idea of "love" can be quite subjective but I define it as placing one's needs and care above all else.

[standalonehuman]

Hitori Togusa Above all else? I can understand that, but does it mean that love is inherently selfless when applied to someone else, but inherently selfish if applied to yourself?
Hitori Togusa It also becomes a more difficult idea when you have a job, for example, that demands a level of self-sacrifice.
Hitori Togusa Maybe acceptance is a better goal to work towards for the self than love, then.