I’ve been more honest about that as I’ve gotten older, to others and myself. Like, if I have obligations coming up, I’m gonna plan a recovery day without. I’m gonna show up, do my best, then let the host know I’m tired when I’ve run out of socialization and leave before I get too awkward and distant. It’s hard but worthwhile to just be honest how you’re feeling.
Whilst being true to yourself, especially in a community that would despise you for it? Certainly! But if the circumstances allow for it, you can be mostly a coward, hiding behind authority and the masses, and maybe only stepping out of your comfort zone in particular occasions until the day you die, right? 🤔
You could just tell them your social capital is spent and leave.
I’ve been more honest about that as I’ve gotten older, to others and myself. Like, if I have obligations coming up, I’m gonna plan a recovery day without. I’m gonna show up, do my best, then let the host know I’m tired when I’ve run out of socialization and leave before I get too awkward and distant. It’s hard but worthwhile to just be honest how you’re feeling.
“sorry, I’ve run out of spoons and must return home”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory
Honesty takes courage.
My deeply held belief is that living demands courage.
Whilst being true to yourself, especially in a community that would despise you for it? Certainly! But if the circumstances allow for it, you can be mostly a coward, hiding behind authority and the masses, and maybe only stepping out of your comfort zone in particular occasions until the day you die, right? 🤔
Absolutely correct, but my counter argument would be to ask if that would be considered living or just breathing until you stop?
Lovely take, lol. I like to use the phrase “living by inertia” myself. 😅