I have come to the same conclusion. It is quite likely I won't become less sensitive and always have some strong, not fully rational feelings. But if I'm not a dick about it, neither to myself nor others, it is actually a good opportunity to learn about myself and give myself empathy. I can also be open with people about my sensitivities, this way they get to know me better, and we get closer. It also makes other people feel comfortable talking to me about their sensitive or irrational moments. I feel I learned more and more how to turn my thin skin into a journey of growth and connection, and to not wish it would get thicker.
”getting thicker skin” is great in theory but I think for some people “get better at handling your thin skin” is gonna be way more helpful advice. I have strong emotional reactions to criticism and they might never go away, but i can continue to try and handle each situation maturely and that’s the important part. Sometimes irrational feelings are chronic and living with them is better than trying to beat yourself up into not having them.
been thinking about fantasy/scifi rule systems and free will
Melanistic manta ray (Mobula ?) [x]
I feel that you summarized in a single sentence everything I want to do with my writing, and pretty much what I want to do with my life the most. Thank you so much for that.
And cheers to all people who already do exactly that, and the ones who want to join. Let's have a guild.
My contribution, I hope, is to find the ideas that matter the most and connect them in a way that is highly actionable.
"It doesn't have to be like this. We could have it so much better"
Calligraffiti in Chicago, Illinois
Mermay 2025 - Day 3 🫧🐟
Mochizuki Honami - Manta Ray
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Manta rays are large rays belonging to the genus Mobula. They have the largest brain-to-body ratio of all fish, and can pass the mirror test.
Quote's author and context: my best friend, 2025, south of France, sudden inspiration while biking home from a bar
FELLOW TUMBLR INHABITANTS, I call upon thee: you are invited to add thoughts and related stories, (diagrams and poems always welcome of course).
I feel this has creative potential and I want to witness where it can go ^^
"so, this thing that happened in 2019-"
"you mean 4 years B.B"
"B.B?"
"Before Barbie"
#Marine fashion
fashion is cyclical
#hopepunk #I needed that #will be my tradition too now #happy new year
Would anyone like to join me in my New Year's tradition of reading about good things that happened this year?
Sea animals, hopepunk, fantasy, queerness, and a bit of philosophy
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