Kent Wayne

Musings

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Abiding in subjective sufficiency (believing that I am enough, I have enough, and that I can extract opportunities and benefits from challenges) seems to maximize my fulfillment, and turns life from a horror movie into an adventure.

I’ve done the opposite, where I framed everything as a reason to berate myself, to punish myself, to see myself as unworthy. That’s no longer my preference. Outwardly, both paths may look the same as improvements are sought and tasks are completed, but inwardly, I’d rather live through an adventure than a Sisyphean torture.

That’s just me, though. Others might be on a different path to fulfillment.

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20 responses to “Musings”

  1. Tracy Abell Avatar
    Tracy Abell

    Love this approach to, as you say, turn life from a horror movie into an adventure!

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  2. ehg Avatar
    ehg

    Wise! Ultimately, all of it–happiness, contentment, misery, worry–is an inside job. We create it and we can choose differently. Obviously things can (and will) happen to and around us, but how much of it we gobble up is our call.

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  3. carmensuniqueworld Avatar
    carmensuniqueworld

    Very good read….

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  4. gwengrant Avatar
    gwengrant

    Such a relief when this happens.

    Gwen.

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  5. shadoxfire Avatar
    shadoxfire

    I’m glad you have rejected “ensmallening” and embraced the challenge to “embiggen”.

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  6. Michael Williams Avatar
    Michael Williams

    you know what they say: if you believe you can or you can’t – either one is true!

    Mike

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  7. shadowartshealing Avatar
    shadowartshealing

    subjective sufficiency, a nice new term for the day. thanks for this musing

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  8. V.M.Sang Avatar
    V.M.Sang

    Wise words. I’m trying to do the same, and not letting things get on top of me. I’ve become a worrier as I’ve got older. I must stop it.

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      I believe you can. You deserve it!

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  9. gaiasophiaofearth Avatar
    gaiasophiaofearth

    Agreed. This is so poignant, that I was inspired to write my own musing on it.
    Enjoy: https://gaiasophiaofearth.wordpress.com/2024/09/25/preferences/

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      Glad I could spread the inspiration! 😁

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      1. gaiasophiaofearth Avatar
        gaiasophiaofearth

        Right, ok. But did I inspire you to make an attempt at recycling at all?

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      2. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
        DirtySciFiBuddha

        I’m a big fan of recycling! I hear they’re making great progress on garbage in the Pacific!

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  10. Shawn Bailey Avatar
    Shawn Bailey

    Bullying myself is so much fun, though. I mean, I know all my weaknesses. Like Swiss Rolls (the second pack, not the first) and comparing myself to more successful authors. I will, however, support you on your journey.

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  11. damagedskullwriterandreviewer Avatar
    damagedskullwriterandreviewer

    Right on, bro! I’ve been down the dark roads of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to the point of suicide and nearly losing everything. It’s taken me years to get my ass on the right path. A lot of false starts and falling down, but I’ve learned a few things on the way. You are absolutely right! We deserve good lives and it takes the same amount of energy, sometimes less, to do what makes us and usually everyone else happy.

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      Good for you! Yes, we deserve it. I’m just learning the difference between focus and effort. In my experience, the energy is secondary to focus.

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  12. Susi Bocks Avatar
    Susi Bocks

    So true! Wanting, wishing and desiring things, whatever they may be, sets us up for pain.

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  13. bigskybuckeye Avatar
    bigskybuckeye

    Thank you for sharing the positivity of this post. Every day we have a choice, may we find the smallest of goodness.

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  14. authorstephanieparkermckean Avatar
    authorstephanieparkermckean

    God never intends for us to torture ourselves or to live in a land of torture rather than abundance and adventure. God bless.

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    1. DirtySciFiBuddha Avatar
      DirtySciFiBuddha

      You as well! 🤗

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