After reading about existential psychotherapy, and being reminded and further educated about the existential "given" (fear) of isolation, I was reminded of the true nature of responsibility, anxiety, and family. It is true that anxiety only exists in the presence of self-awareness and noted stakes, fading in the presence of merged identities with others-- whether they be spouses, lovers, friends, or family. This is because of the perceived and experienced thought of security, shared or surrendered decision-making, and community. The community is a resource, a shield, and sword for the individual; a place where losses in life can be spread thin and accountability deferred (or ignored) for the individual in question.
People should not judge a heart that perceives the family as buffer. It is reason and realism speaking, not necessarily the lack of affection.
Inspired By: Acknowledgements Chapter
Irvin D. Yalom's "Love's Executioner"
November 6th, 2020
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Ambience (Poetry Book 2)
PoetryRandom thoughts from different moments on various things for infinite reasons. This is my second book of poetry with the first, "Poems of the Atmos". Unless mentioned otherwise, none of the photos are mine. The book cover was made by me with Canva a...
