Discouraged by that Flatline Feeling: Longing for True Community

thediyguy (49) · 7 years ago

I know the feeling man the great response to my first post had me reeling from the feeling of support and then i got busy irl and havent had time to sit down and work on another post ive got lots to share lots of ideas and photos but taking the time to post them and do a write up hasnt been available. The party was amazing and you helped to make that possible with your great performance setting the mood and making people happy. The entire experience of the rushed preparations lack of sleep for all the final details followed by the great after party. Having all of those wonderful people and their families together for one evening sharing ideas and a good spread and the many many drinks. i have not felt that much love or connection with my fellow expats here in japan since coming here the connection the sense of family and community it filled a hole in my heart that has been empty far too long and made me realize that this, gathering together and enjoying life helping one another and being part of each others lives its what i have always really wanted.

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

the sense of family and community it filled a hole in my heart that has been empty far too long and made me realize that this, gathering together and enjoying life helping one another and being part of each others lives its what i have always really wanted.

Well said man. Same here.

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happymoneyman (70) · 7 years ago

Yep for real. Sometimes I get on that same page. Vlogging and internet work is actually a really isolating grind. Like any creative outlet is ebbs and flows. Sometimes inspired. Sometimes tired.

I think it goes the same way with training. For me an event or goal is a motivator. I have a hard time training just to stay in shape.

What do you have going on in April? What are you running for?

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

Vlogging and internet work is actually a really isolating grind.

This is so true.

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maxinpower (73) · 7 years ago

Agreed!

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gen6tex (50) · 7 years ago

Oh my goodness. I have been feeling this lately. I'm convinced it is a worldwide energetic shift or something. I really feel like running away but there's no where to go.

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denmarkguy (76) · 7 years ago

I swear, this stuff comes and goes in cycles... sometimes I wonder if the whole world feels it, but most are too wrapped up in running on their hamster wheels to notice.

I gauge my inner barometer by how "attractive" it looks to move to somewhere like Tristan da Cunha or Jan Mayen... which is perhaps the opposite manifestation of what you're experiencing: wanting to get the fuck away from everything and everyone.

But getting back on point here, I think our digital worlds have a way of removing us from hands-on community. Sure we have this sense of "belonging" to something like a Steemit, or an anarchist virtual community... but it's NOT picking up a shovel and digging in the dirt to build a community garden. As part of a greater trend, I run a small alternative art gallery, and I am watching some "digital backlash" happening, in the form of people more and more wanting to MAKE ART... not tap on a screen or keyboard, but hold pencils and brushes in their hands. Maybe that's part of what you're feeling, too... just speculating, though.

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

more and more wanting to MAKE ART... not tap on a screen or keyboard, but hold pencils and brushes in their hands. Maybe that's part of what you're feeling, too... just speculating, though.

That's definitely part of it, and I often wonder if there aren't shifts in collective consciousness worldwide as well. Anyway, thanks for your comment. Glad I'm not alone in feeling this.

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kaliju (65) · 7 years ago

Hey man, maybe delete Facebook and keep things streamlined? I signed up not long ago to browse the online flea markets here, but it started to fuck with me in different ways and I just don't like the feeling. Yeah I wanna stay connected with people but I honeatly feel like no one gives a fuck anyways. Keep things moving offline and have one presence online here on steemit and youtube. The rest is just noise and it can add up brother. Please take care, man. Protect our sanity because we need it.

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thank you man. I appreciate it. Means a lot. I will consider doing that.

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momi5 (50) · 7 years ago

Sometimes certain negative thoughts comes to our mind and we get disheartened by it. When things does not turn up the way we expect it to be we become discouraged .. But that is a part of life.. Your mission of making steemit successful, spreading the gospel of voluntarist, anarchy, exposing Niigata, freedom of individuals etc is very commendable and hats off to you for your efforts.. Saturday morning will definitely bring positive vibes to you.. Cheers..Enjoy and have a great weekend..

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kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

Thank you very much.

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bi5h0p (55) · 7 years ago

I feel you. We all live under the same canopy of clouds, mist, and water. Time to step back and figure out your reasons WHY. Why we do things is often even more important than figuring out how to do it. Up voted and resteemed.

jasonshick (65) · 7 years ago

The grind can definitely take a toll on you. Living the expat life can also be very isolating sometimes, I know the feeling Just keep at it and you'll overcome the feelings my man

steeminganarchy (69) · 7 years ago

I understand completely. That's my life every day. Hope you stay on Steemit. I enjoy your work. Cheers

kafkanarchy84 (74) · 7 years ago

Thank you.

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seablue (63) · 7 years ago

LIfe consists of times of expansion and times of contraction. It is a normal part of life. Take the time to retreat within and find new direction. The time of expansion will come again.

cryptic-cynic (43) · 7 years ago

I can relate... Lately I've become sick of the twitter "ancap community" and feel like I don't belong there at all. It would feel much more genuine to have more real life associates, doing real shit in meat space, than be talking about bullshit on Twitter all the time.

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