@The_Bit_Signal @eurydicelives ig I'm wrestling with it and it's negation too - like, to have an expectation that "you shouldn't make me feel z" ... and sure you can do Buddhist-detachment-stuff about choosing your own mappings of inputs to feelings, but otoh emotions are there for a reason... idk
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Reply · Oct 25, 2024@robinhanson imo trying to directly negate emotions & preferences just creates static inner tension ... either accept it or question it to understand…Personal reflectionTweet · Oct 16, 2023it feels bad to not feel bad when i believe i should feel bad because others feel bad ... what's the buddhist advice on this?Reply · Mar 8, 2023so, choosing to feel and care... to be sad about losses, to flinch from pain, to really enjoy experiences like chocolate and music and sex... idk, it…Reply · Jan 18, 2024@creatine_cycle lol nah i think it is- the buddhists have convinced me we need to accelerate our emotions not stifle n slow them down w clinging ...…