Combat awayness by prioritizing the process over the result. Like an artist who draws for the sake of drawing rather than the finished print, find activities where the "whole point" is that you are doing it, not a robot or a routine.
Instead of trying to "move on" or cut off feelings that cause trauma, embrace them as part of your soul's texture. Being a "romantic kid" even at age 70 is better than being an empty shell. Option 3: The Practical/Modern Perspective
"Our drift apart was so very subtle. Without realizing it, we had become strangers behind closed doors". awayness
Recognizing the slow drift in long-term partnerships.
Finding meaning in the feeling of being lost or "away" from yourself. Combat awayness by prioritizing the process over the result
Which of these perspectives resonates most with the you want for your post?
Ground yourself in the present. Taking time to be "grounded, present, and grateful" can help lift the "veil of gray" that settles when you've been away for too long. Option 2: The Existential Perspective Being a "romantic kid" even at age 70
Awayness often stems from a lack of vitality or purpose. We are "standing on billions of corpses"��봳he legacy of those who suffered before us��봞nd it is our responsibility to give that suffering meaning.