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If someone states something that is on or over the | by Danu | 2005-08-04 22:46:37 |
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Dont worry too much, | by astro-g | 2005-08-04 22:48:58 |
| Boxes. I can relate to boxes. |
by ChuckAB |
2005-08-05 07:05:48 |
I've been living in one for most of my life. I've even contemplated suicide once - but I got over it.
I don't have a great deal of difficulty living in my box, but it does bother my lovely wife sometimes.
I do socialize somewhat at my place of labor, but any extended non-work conversations are stressful - and I'm not sure why.
One thing I have learned is that whenever I step out of my box I no longer have control of what affects me. I understand that and carry on.
About a year ago the person that worked in the cube next to me committed suicide. That hurt a little. A little because I didn't know him very well or the situation that caused him to choose the permanent solution.
Do I feel contempt for him? No. Do I feel sorry for him? Not really. Do I understand what drove him to this? Yes. Do I feel guilty for not being perceptive enough? I did at first, but when I looked back, I saw nothing that would have tipped me off. So what DO I feel? I'm not sure. I guess I just stepped back into my box and closed one of the flaps, sighed and pressed on.
I guess a summary to all of this is that I can't control what happens outside of my box. Do I care? Yes, but I don't see any need to waste energy on what I can't change. (I don't spend much energy on what I CAN change, either, but that's another problem).
Bottom line: Danu, you weren't consulted in their decision. They are no longer here. Remember them if you like, but don't waste energy on something you can no longer change (stop beating a dead horse?). Care for who IS here - like you are. |
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I woke up in the box. | by Danu | 2005-08-05 11:33:20 |
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Coming out of the box... | by ShadoCat | 2005-08-05 16:37:59 |
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