My own powers of self-delusion are strong, but at the same time, I use these powers sparingly. Self-delusion can be an effective tool to propel yourself forward into a hostile world. You can use it to fortify yourself as you conjure up a positive vibe and jump into the breach. But, yes, it's important to know when, and how, you are deluding yourself. You should only do it with purpose. And you must just as easily be able to drop that delusion in the blink of an eye.
I find great joy in surprising myself, in changing my mind, in being in touch with reality, and learning from the real. Clarity. It's a cool drug. And, of course, long-form improvisation is the best way forward.
So yeah, I can go bleak when I see bleak. I can also find the Light in the Darkness. I don't mind trying on new ideas. I don't mind admitting being wrong. I don't mind being the Devil's Advocate.
Being wrong, and changing my mind might have been a hard to do when I was younger, but not really anymore. I really try not to cling to falsities, or disproven theories & ideas. Dropping the bullshit can be a powerful and joyful experience.
What do I hate? Blind certainty. Racism. Cruelty. Bullies. Lies. Religious Hypocrisy, Rich & Powerful People Lording over the rest of us. I just vicerally hate that shite. These are essential touchstones in my life. Reacting to, and opposing those "sins," against an Enlightened Humanity.
Always be morphing, evolving, open-minded, open-hearted, always seeking, and wondering, and yes, leaning to the Light. Sticking to the Real...
