Human zombies

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Abby Young 2
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I agree with what you're saying. Maybe a good way to start finding your true self if to start loving for today. Don't hold onto a sticker because you don't want to wast it. Don't give someone a rain check when they ask you to go out woth them, one day they won't be able to ask you, all you'll have are countless rain checks. So maybe if you can't find yourself try being less of a zombie.
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Looking back and obsessing about past mistakes can lead to regret and depression. Concentrating on the "what ifs" of the future and the unknowns of tomorrow will not bring peace. Absently following the decisions of others doesn't necessarily lead to happiness because those may not be the right decisions for your own life. Skip the zombie behavior! I agree that living in the present and focusing on your true self will lead to peace and happiness.
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It is a balancing act between being able to enjoy the present and being able to look back at the past. The past is important as our lives are filled with happy moments. We can also learn from our mistakes. So, we cannot ignore our past and the people who shared our past and have passed away. It is important to remember and celebrate our loved ones. We must try and lead the best life for ourselves and even if we can listen to other people’s advice, I agree with you that it may not be the best advice for us. We are all different and expect different things from life.
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Living in the moment is something I struggle with on a daily basis. I often find myself looking back at even the smallest and most inconsequential actions and questioning my motivations and effectiveness. I also find myself using moralizing language and criticizing my intentions. Since reading this book, I have made a conscious effort to live in the moment and stop telling myself I “should” have done something differently!
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The author of the book said not to use “should” for ourselves or for others. It can be extremely difficult and something to work on! Life gets complicated. I like looking at past events and looking to the future can be exciting, not just a cause of anxiety.
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Rat de bibliotheque1 wrote: January 25th, 2023, 5:27 pm In It Together is a book that reminds us that we need to find our true self if we want to reach happiness. It seems increasingly difficult these days to find spirituality. I liked the reference to people resembling human zombies, struggling to find their true self. Living in the present is not an easy thing to do but we should all aim at being in the moment and not worry so much about the future.
To worry, we stop living. In everything, we can find joy/happiness if we chose to. For instance, when you do dishes, what it is that you found it joyful? You can see a rainbow in the bubbles. In other words, there's always good in everything. There are always joyful moments, it is by changing how we see. If we worry, we lose the present moments because we focus on the future, we think what it isn't now. Worries don't help us, it ruins us. So, lets stop worrying, and start living, as Dale Carnegie said.
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This is very true. Worrying will not help us achieve happiness. However, we can look to the future with hope and excitement. The future is not always a source of worry, it all depends on our outlook on life. It is again, the right balance between enjoying the present in the simple things in life, and looking at the past with fond memories, and finally considering the future with hope and excitement. A fine balancing act!
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Finding our true selves and living in the present isn't always easy. We're constantly bombarded with distractions and worries about the future. It takes effort to break free from that cycle and embrace the moment. However, it's definitely worth it. When we can let go of all the noise and be fully present, we can experience a deeper sense of happiness and fulfillment.

So, yeah, I agree with the book's message. We need to make a conscious effort to find our true selves, be present, and not get caught up in the worries of the future. It's about living life to the fullest and finding that inner peace.
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This is the exact message of the book, although reaching inner peace by living in he present and only in the present is a true skill. It is a skill that only can be achieved by practise. I believe meditation is a way to achieve this.
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I agree with you. Looking back causes depression when diving too deep, seeking to fix the unfixable. Looking forward causes anxiety, seeking to control the uncontrollable. Living now is freedom to love yourself and others without a tainted lens of the what was/what if.
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Yes, living in the present is a good thing. But does it depend on what the present moment is like? It could be a happy moment but equally a sad and painful moment. Finding the right balance between enjoying the present, looking back at happy moments and looking to the future, is the key to a happy life.
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This is very me right now. I am now like a zombie, always doing the same thing every day, the same routines, without any purpose. I feel bored right now and feel empty. I always find a distraction, something that attracts me, something that makes me excited to fill the holes in my mind. I even don't know what makes me happy anymore.
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It is important to have interests and hobbies in life. New hobbies can be found (such as joining a reading club and writing reviews!), such hobbies can be developed at any stage in life.A hobby shared with other people may be a good idea, as people can make new friends and support each other. It could be an exercise class and people can set themselves a target, something to give you an incentive and make you proud of yourself; the challenge should be within your ability and achievable, so that you can succeed and gain in confidence.
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Rat de bibliotheque1 wrote: January 25th, 2023, 5:27 pm In It Together is a book that reminds us that we need to find our true self if we want to reach happiness. It seems increasingly difficult these days to find spirituality. I liked the reference to people resembling human zombies, struggling to find their true self. Living in the present is not an easy thing to do but we should all aim at being in the moment and not worry so much about the future.
Whilst being a fan and seeing the obvious advantages of smart phones the increase and use of them social media has definitely contributed to this!
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Technology has its drawbacks but the world is becoming increasingly technological, with social media being part of it. Social media is not all bad, we are of course using it for book reviews for instance! But used badly and excessively, social
media can have disastrous effects, especially on young people who tend to be influenced.
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