Any group will contain some sociopaths, and art-as-an-activity-for-the-rich is a problem, but most people successful in the arts have self-selected for a series of humbling experiences.

I am a parent, not even American, and that’s disrespectful to the flag.

Lovely word. Bring it on back.

You know what’s so extra badass? Doing the above when I’m sick.

Wow, @silverseafoam.cryptoanarchy.network , these resources are 🔥, thank you

(When you say, “I’m scared I’ve manipulated people”, which people?)

How might you be able to find out if you’re interpreting reality correctly, when you have that doubt? (This is specific to the situation).

Another way to come at it might be the question, in that specific situation, what’s going on to alert you that you might not be interpreting reality correctly?

I think that many do not realize that when people say they will die without the ACA, they are not exaggerating or being dramatic. I take medication daily because without it my body does not recognize when to stop bleeding. So I take medication to "trick" my uterus into thinking I am pregnant.

I don’t mean, “do you make what in hindsight was a good choice, 💯 of the time”. That’s a different standard, and impossible. But can you get enough information from your being in the world, assess it for accuracy, understand it clearly, and take action based on it, do you have that ability?

If you’re asking can you trust your intelligence, applied to your experience, to make decisions that are good for you, that *is* a fundamental question. Can you get enough accurate info about reality? Can you understand it? Are you able to act on it?

I’m sorry you lost someone you care about. I’m sorry he died.