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bemyself You bolster Socrates' argument that the unexamined life is not worth living. [One of my retorts occasionally to people who say 'you think too much']. Most of those don't realise that we not only 'think', but feel and experience, and it's all an indivisible package. Hence Socrates' point.
Hi bemyself.
Interesting. I first studied Plato and Socrates (as well as a few others) in high school, and was so taken by it that I went on to major in philosophy. Yes, "the unexamined life is not worth living." Before I even knew what the word 'resonate' meant, Socrates' words resonated deeply within me. I should have known right then and there that I was in trouble.
You wrote some very nice things, and I appreciate that. I also appreciate your willingness to help and offer support.
Personally, I've learned much more in life through suffering, mine and other people's, than through anything else. Sometimes I just don't want any more (what my therapist called) FLEs -- effing learning experiences. Right now, I'd rather be happy in my stupidity.