I don't want to open my phone anymore, every time I open another group chat somebody else has died, and it is hard to breathe.

Feelings are part of truth and reality

November 27, 2020 (published April 9, 2020)

The truth includes objective facts, and it also includes subjective feelings.

People who are used to having to having their feelings discounted may feel inclined to twist the facts to compensate.

It can be hard to receive the benefits and wisdom and growth that tends to come with dark periods, without becoming infatuated with sadness.

When there is a problem, try to approach people in a way so that if you found out they were going through something very hard you would still be at peace with your approach instead of ashamed.

Now that does not mean resigning to passivity. But it does mean being assertive instead of aggressive or passive-aggressive.

Let's make plans to someday pass on the street and exchange a smile.

It'll be our small celebration for making it.

Sincerely,

A stranger on the internet.