Don't sit still. There is no satisfying grand truth drop that comes from the external world. No book, no process etc.
You must get out, seek new experiences, meet people, do things (creating things and teaching/tutoring especially).
Then take time to reflect. Schedule a weekly quiet hour to think back on your life and on your future.
Think cycles - experience then reflection - that is how to learn anything and yourself is just another thing to learn about.
Two final things:
I'm not suggesting this in place of any philosophy or faith. Most faiths require time to learn and reflect as I describe. You can develop an understanding of yourself within the framework of a religion if it is what you find best for you.
Don't try to keep up with or compete with others. Build your own life for yourself only. If your next goal is just to show someone else, rethink it.
Bonus: something you've been thinking over for a long time but aren't making progress? More thinking won't help. Talk about it to people, find a therapist or someone with a similar experience. If possible just try one of the options.
For further actions, you may consider blocking this person and/or reporting abuse
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Don't sit still. There is no satisfying grand truth drop that comes from the external world. No book, no process etc.
You must get out, seek new experiences, meet people, do things (creating things and teaching/tutoring especially).
Then take time to reflect. Schedule a weekly quiet hour to think back on your life and on your future.
Think cycles - experience then reflection - that is how to learn anything and yourself is just another thing to learn about.
Two final things:
I'm not suggesting this in place of any philosophy or faith. Most faiths require time to learn and reflect as I describe. You can develop an understanding of yourself within the framework of a religion if it is what you find best for you.
Don't try to keep up with or compete with others. Build your own life for yourself only. If your next goal is just to show someone else, rethink it.
Bonus: something you've been thinking over for a long time but aren't making progress? More thinking won't help. Talk about it to people, find a therapist or someone with a similar experience. If possible just try one of the options.