I understand that some of my actions are wrong but I can't avoid them. Sometimes I feel I'm living like an spectator of my own life. Recently I saw the movie "He's Just Not That Into You" (2009) and I see one of my behaviours: deeds of anxiety.
Many times I know what it's going to happen even what I'm going to do, and I know it's wrong but I do it. I suffer this attitude in my whole life but I can't resist it in my relationships. People speaks about hysteria, anxiety, but I think it's a question of do the right in the right moment (kairos). I understand it and I think Ovid was right when he said we look for who doesn't love us and run away from who love us.
Walter Scott said "For success, attitude is equally as important as ability." I think attitude is related with omission (to know when don't do something). My weakest point is attitude. For instance, now I can't sleep maybe because I can't stop thinking so now I wrote this post. I need ataraxia!!!
3 rechazos del solipsismo:
But you already know when not to do something... (at least, you know what you're about to do... and you recognize when that's gonna hurt (or be unpleasant)... although you still do it).
Ataraxia? Well, I've never felt very comfortable giving unasked advices -not even asked ones- but it's said that we have to share what we learn.
Do you exercise? Here's a practical thing to do. When you're about to finish your routine, before stretching and relaxing, take a quick ice bath. Grab some ice cubes and scrub your body, starting (important) in circles around the belly button -because here's the center of our emotions, what it's needed to be calmed-, then arms, head, then everything else.. Maybe that could help in your search for ataraxia. If you don't excercise, maybe just taking your shower using cold water...
Ice has worked for me.
To abstain oneself of doing something, for those who think a lot, sometimes is more about willing than knowing... The harder the challenge, the greater the will that is awaken.
Best regards and good luck.
Coyotito:
Nice, I have to come back to do exercise. I used to be a very sportive man, but University killed this feature of my personality. And I am a bit scared about those cold baths but I promise I'll try. Thanks.
Acrasia
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