tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612859021318727206.post3248926368067206743..comments2023-11-06T13:53:45.353+08:00Comments on Butterfly Elephant: Perhaps I spend too much time in my head.Bethwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475065829110876067noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612859021318727206.post-29046380644363256322012-07-19T11:02:40.743+08:002012-07-19T11:02:40.743+08:00I seem to rant on about the nature of people quite...I seem to rant on about the nature of people quite a lot, but I think that it is quite natural for most people to withdraw from your pain to avoid being hurt themselves. I remember one day in high school I was having a terrible time, feeling depressed and suicidal and I started hurting myself for attention. The boy sitting next to me knew I was distressed, but had his own problems and didn't want to take it upon himself to help me. I thought he was heartless at first, but now I believe he just didn't have the capacity to care for someone else at the time.<br /><br />If each of us had endless time and endless energy, how kind we could be to one another! But sadly there are very few people in the world who are endless wells of compassion and strength, and we must each take the time to look after ourselves before we can look after others.<br /><br />On the days where you are less energetic and require a little more care, please don't feel guilty or as if you are burdening those around you; it is part of who you are and what you are experiencing, not a choice you are making to inflict upon others. Also, though not everyone can always care for you as much as you wish them to, it is important that you care for yourself and that you continue to reach out for help. You can find friends in the most unexpected places- there are many strangers who are kind and loving enough to be there for you if you need it, so don't lose hope!<br /><br />Finally, I hope to do my best to always be there for you (though this may not constantly be possible). I love you honey. Please don't withdraw from those who might miss you.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939580994745613699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612859021318727206.post-922938528644444582012-07-08T20:30:23.963+08:002012-07-08T20:30:23.963+08:00Very true. I think the person who said that is fri...Very true. I think the person who said that is frightened that I will become some kind of hermit and remove myself from the world. I have done that before.<br />Unfortunately, with this sort of attitude in my head, I feel like I'm never able to collapse. And that's what I truly feel like doing lately. Just collapsing.<br /><br />Why can I not just go into my own little cocoon? It's times like this I wish I had my own place so I could just deal with things as they come - at my own pace.Bethwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475065829110876067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2612859021318727206.post-67871801637607216872012-07-08T16:42:37.261+08:002012-07-08T16:42:37.261+08:00"What if you isolate yourself entirely?"..."What if you isolate yourself entirely?"<br /><br />Then you'll venture out when you're ready to. What's wrong with that?Ceciliahttp://ceciliamarie.comnoreply@blogger.com