Incredible breakdown, Alyssa! It always amazes me how humans tend to take complex ideas and over-simplify them when they require the least bit of effort to understand and implement. The oversimplification of this topic, I fear, has led to many people putting a personality leash themselves. I'm excited to explore this idea to see if/how i…
Incredible breakdown, Alyssa! It always amazes me how humans tend to take complex ideas and over-simplify them when they require the least bit of effort to understand and implement. The oversimplification of this topic, I fear, has led to many people putting a personality leash themselves. I'm excited to explore this idea to see if/how it can help me better operate in my relationships with myself and others.
There certainly seems to be something in the nature of us that wants to reduce and simplify. I think it becomes exacerbated by what is easily sharable and catchy on the internet. Unfortunately in this case it leads to reductions that don't always emphasize the complexity of our personality.
Thanks for reading! Let me know if you have any questions on the ideas explored :)
Incredible breakdown, Alyssa! It always amazes me how humans tend to take complex ideas and over-simplify them when they require the least bit of effort to understand and implement. The oversimplification of this topic, I fear, has led to many people putting a personality leash themselves. I'm excited to explore this idea to see if/how it can help me better operate in my relationships with myself and others.
There certainly seems to be something in the nature of us that wants to reduce and simplify. I think it becomes exacerbated by what is easily sharable and catchy on the internet. Unfortunately in this case it leads to reductions that don't always emphasize the complexity of our personality.
Thanks for reading! Let me know if you have any questions on the ideas explored :)
That's a fair point Nolan. It's intriguing how simplification can sometimes lead to misunderstanding.
What specific strategies are you considering to deepen your understanding and improve your relationships?
Thanks! I’ve actually shared this article with my wife and friend, and we’re going to chat about this concept and possibly find links to astrology!
Great idea!