Dude if it weren't for you I wouldn't have started to come to more of the furmeets, I was so nervous and self concious but you made me feel accepted, even if I was (or still am) abit of a weirdo. I've made so many amazing friends in the fandom now but NONE of this would have happened if I hadn't met you and for that I can't thank you enough. YOU ROCK!

You're not weird, that's my job ^.=.^
Thank you for saying that though...it really means a lot,

You're welcome man, its the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth ^^

aw :( you need a cheer up comment

I think you're fun and cool :D

Why do you *have* to achieve? all that matters is your health and your happiness, surely

But why settle for the lowest standard? Some may feel content with basic responsibilities, needs, and/or wants; but not everyone is such a way. If Draks is unsettled by mediocrity and/or loneliness, then I say BE uncomfortable. Let the desire to excel be the driving force into success, in whatever form he perceives success/happiness/achievement as (i.e. great friends, fame, fortune, breathing, living in a box, eating oatmeal every morning, composing a symphony, attaining the level 80 dark-elf-pixie-fairy-unicorn, etc.).

I think it is fair to say that we all have our own basic wants, but there is always that desire for more. The "artist's curse" is just another aspect of the human condition. Often happiness is attained during the pursuit of goals. We (in general) simply have to take the initiative to make those goals happen. Then, new ones can be set.

Can it seem arbitrary? Sure, it can. However, what other choices do we have other than to live the life and consciousness we have been bestowed with?... Suicide? No thank you.

I know, there are no absolutes with human behavior/actions/perspectives and life likes to make shit hit the fan, but the paranoia of "what if" should never be an inhibitor from trying.

On the other hand, I may be hitting a bunch of wrong notes with this one. (Hah, lame music joke)

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Draks, from what I have heard and read, you have a tremendous amount of talent. That, coupled with a crazy personality (even if it is a "facade" to block out negativity) enables you to affect a lot of people in many different ways. You have a whole lot of life ahead of you (I'm not assuming the worst), so I do not think you should beat yourself up.

Even though I am practically a stranger to you, if I felt compelled to write this little heartfelt response, then you did something right. I hope there is solace to be found within that.

What I was saying is, letting achievements be the sole source of happiness is a bad idea, but yeah throw my post in the wrong direction if you want

I understand what you mean now. However, I have heard people I know use similar statements, but with different intent.

Usually it peeves me when I see certain individuals say "oh you don't have to be this", instead of "yeah, sure, go for it", when the reason behind it is out of the fear of the unknown. Obviously, I realize now that is not what you meant. Though, I must ask, do you think he is trying to derive happiness solely out of achievement?

"but yeah throw my post in the wrong direction if you want"
I am not sure if you wanted that to seem sarcastic/dismissive/whatever, but that is how I am seeing it.



Also, note to self, do not try to think when it is 3 in the morning. Lol

I do, he said he felt self-loathing because he felt he was never going to achieve anything. My philosophy has nothing to do with fear of the unknown, it's to do with net positivity and well-being.

and yeah it was meant to be sarcastic

"My philosophy has nothing to do with fear of the unknown, it's to do with net positivity and well-being."

That is a mighty fine philosophy. I especially appreciate and respect it because a couple acquaintances follow that same mindset. They exude ungodly amounts of positivity... but, for some individuals (such as myself), actually doing something is what gives peace of mind (temporarily). Brains are simply wired different ways, I suppose.

Then again, we could always go into the deep, dark, and vague topic of how the subconsciousness is what truly sheds light onto one's true emotional state and frame of mind... or that could be saved for another time.


"and yeah it was meant to be sarcastic"

;P

Of course, to each his own and all that and 'doing something' is fair game in my thing, it's about the result...will doing said something result in the furthering of your well-being? If so, do it!

Aye. Makes sense.