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[restingstitchface]

Aurelius once wrote, "If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment."

My fundamental concern about this wisdom is that it fails to spot the physical root of trauma. People who cannot snap out of their distress also deserve compassion and treatment.

My apologies for the intrusion. Locals informed me about the recent chaos and I found myself concerned and a little hesitant about reaching out. Back home I treat those who approach me for support with their mental health. I had excellent resources there but here I can offer nothing but a listening ear.

I understand some of you might be feeling exposed, stressed and intimidated. To you I offer my own wisdom. If you worry about what lies ahead, you will be the only one who suffers in the end.

To all else, kind regards for listening.

Oh. Reading, isn’t it? This system is entirely new to me. What a brave new world this place is.

Comments

[catholica]

I'm not considered licensed here.

So, if I do anything, it's kind of on the side and they look the other way, admittedly.

[restingstitchface]

I see. That the law here is that permissive is problematic, or wonderful depending on who you ask. Your pockets seem glad about it in any case.

[catholica]

Fortunately, they seem to look the other way when they need legal help.

And I've never really been that concerned about making money from it. I do it to help.

[restingstitchface]

Of course. It was merely an informal observation.

Free of charge, by the way.

[He's never really been motivated by the almighty dollar, either.]

[catholica]

Good thing since I'd probably have to pay in beer if you wanted something for it.

[restingstitchface]

Good thing I don't drink beer then, isn't it?

[catholica]

Guess it would have been an IOU then.

[restingstitchface]

Well, I suppose favours never hurt.

[catholica]

Call it in if you need it. I'm available.

[restingstitchface]

Of course. Thank you for your time.