u/EnoughObjective3361 — reddlx

TLDR: read to single astrix then skip to after the row of astrixs

I've been on an emotional rollercoaster in life recently. Some philosophy I came to recently struck me as underrepresented.

Stemming from 3 main factors:

An idea I've had for a while that the difference between stupidity and bravery is external luck.
Seeing a video talk about moral luck. Same actions lead to drastically different consequences, potentially changing your life forever. ((example; a driving teen glances at their phone to see who texted them. They then know it was their crush, but wether in that moment they also commit manslaughter is, once they've glanced, beyond their control. They may live to work at Chicago zoo and co-lead an improv club on Tuesdays, or they may have ended a life as well as facing countless repercussions because they are now a murderer. ))
My DEEPseated loathing for "do or do not do. There is no try". Sure, the outcome is ultimately what have fuition, but your intention and effort are also so important because they show and shape who you are. I believe that, respecting people for who they are and what they mean above the impact it's had, is more empathetic and realistic.

************************ "try or do not try. there is no do or can't". Anti-yoda, I know, but remember moral luck; you can't control outcomes, only intentions. While this sounds a lil sad, realizing this has helped me understand that it's not my fault when my best efforts don't correlate to best results.

(... if this isn't helpful to where you are in life, or you fundamentally disagree cuz religious/cult beliefs, I respect that. No hurt feelings if you disagree ofc, just stay kind.)