Shawn

Yeah, the goose is cooked. That's all folks. Midterms on the way and I can't imagine Trump passing anything or getting a break after a sweep by Dems.

If you think about it, he has been able to shape and direct the narrative of the botched presidency since he was introduced to the Oval Office... It t...

There's definitely an element of genius to the man if you ask me.

Glad you are OK, and able to share the story. I've heard that it's the cowards way out; but, it definitely takes some balls to commit suicide.

I wonder how much of our world views are shaped by emotions. There is a term for this. It's called emotional reasoning; but, seems to fade away when t...

As far as I'm aware, depression is reflexively not an itch. We shirk away from a problem we face due to depression and tend to bury the issue under a ...

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Returning to the OP. Why is depression so deeply intertwined with pessimism? What's the deal with the causal relationship between the two?

Yes, they are compelled to do these things, otherwise, the anxiety, which is the identical twin of depression, tends to kick in. But, I would surmise ...

Go ahead. Nobody's judging.

I haven't wallowed all that much today. Perhaps, a little; but, significantly less today. :blush: All good. I think the Prozac is kicking in so, no ha...

And, how does one go about this? How do you integrate those emotions that are a drain on one's willpower?

I'm not sure I understand your argument here. Please elaborate on what you have in mind.

So, is it: I have no willpower, therefore, I feel out of control? (The converse doesn't sound right.)

Yes, there's certainly a causal relationship between the two. But, chicken or egg? When one has no willpower they feel out of control of their lives o...

So, it's an endless spiral out of control? Perhaps, the issue, then-past willpower-is control?

What do you mean by this? Do you mean this in the manner that emotions that are suppressed are also affecting the will in a negative way?

This is interesting. So, you're saying that a negative emotion is inconsequential insofar as it is not accepted? Therefore, the talk therapy of psycho...

In case anyone is interested in the modern day conception of 'willpower': http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/willpower.aspx Pretty good read. Seems intrins...

So, again an issue of motivation, and the power of the will. Is that correct? Huh? How can one will one's self into depression? That would be extremel...

Yes, if you care to expand please do. I'm quite interested in his views on the will and mental ailments like depression. I'm not sure if he explicitly...

Yeah, and still there's a need for reason to guide someone out of their lows? If I accept everything then I haven't accepted much.

And how does that change anything wrt. to depression?

Accept what?

Yeah, but in all this, there's some rational guidance being in play. Even free association employs some rational guidance from the part of the therapi...

How would you characterize the mind of a chronic depressive? I think they are able to feel emotions such as joy, from time to time, although much more...

Going back to realism, I think that's the only answer to the predicament posed by asking whether the glass is half empty or half full. At least that's...

Indeed lovely.

What's so great about philosophy?

What do you mean by the behavior and thoughts of other people?

Just top 3 for me: 1) The veil of ignorance, by John Rawls 2) The seventh proposition of the Tractatus, by Ludwig Wittgenstein 3) The problem of evil,...

Sometimes I wonder what @"swstephe" is up to... I don't feel like he'll be making a return anytime soon.

I think the mods are on break.

Why not? What does strength have to do with being compassionate?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-clarity/201703/compassion-is-better-empathy Interesting stuff. https://chopra.com/articles/whats-the-diffe...

Another important concept, 'compassion'. Thanks.

Undeniably true. It's just a matter of preference then, I suppose. How much are you willing to carry and do, is a personal choice. But, since it's mor...

Yes, certainly empathy is needed. I wonder how much that can be worked on, given that it's an emotion. Is there anything that can be done rationally, ...

So, nobody really answered, how does one enlarge one's sphere of interest? Is that possible?

:halo:

The car got found. Someone is gonna spend time in the slammer for having drugs in a stolen car. Small celebration...

That's one of my all time fav songs of BOC, The Campfire Headphase, whoo...

Indeed. You should start one if you want. I don't know what the jargon for this song is called but it's like a breath of fresh air every time I listen...

Yeah, it's called vaporwave for a reason (in this case synthwave I think or maybe even dreamwave). You hit the nail on the head though.

Superb, I would say.

Get's awesomely close to spiritual singing in some Arabic fashion at the halfway point.

Sounds good to me. :_)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbtwR1REaFk

Good luck with that.

That's nothing compared to the damage Trump has done. Count your blessings over there in the UK. USA, don't care. The welfare state for the rich is to...