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JADA PINKETT SMITH & SIDRA SMITH ( 1996 )
“It’s never too late to start over. If you weren’t happy with yesterday try something different today. Don’t stay stuck.”
— Alex Elle
in this lustful generation having discernment is vital.
In a world where instant gratification is often glorified, and where lust and attraction can sometimes be mistaken for genuine connection, having discernment is more important than ever. In today’s fast-paced, lust-driven culture, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of the moment or the allure of superficial encounters. However, true discernment helps you navigate these temptations with clarity and wisdom, ensuring that your choices align with your values and long-term happiness.
Discernment goes beyond just recognizing physical attraction; it’s about understanding your own needs, desires, and boundaries. It’s the ability to pause and reflect before diving into situations that may not serve your emotional or physical well-being. In a lustful generation, where the lines between casual flings and meaningful relationships can blur, taking the time to assess what truly feels right for you is key to maintaining your sense of self-respect and integrity.
Having discernment also means being able to see beyond surface-level connections. It’s about knowing that real, lasting connections are built on mutual respect, trust, and emotional depth—not just on physical attraction or fleeting moments of desire. It’s about recognizing when something or someone doesn’t align with your deeper values, and having the courage to walk away, even if it’s tempting to stay.
Exercising discernment helps you protect your emotional and mental well-being. It allows you to make choices that not only respect your body but also honor your heart and soul. By cultivating discernment, you’re better equipped to navigate the complexities of modern relationships, ensuring that what you engage with truly enhances your life and doesn’t leave you feeling empty or unfulfilled.
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I’m seeing a lot of people saying this post changed their brain chemistry, and as a neuroscientist I wanted to say yes!!! Yes it does!
Wanting something requires dopamine signaling, but liking something doesn’t.
If you have a mental illness/disorder that affects dopamine, you might feel that you don’t want to do the things that you like. You do still like them. You will appreciate having done them.
Let your likes guide you.
(If you want to read more, here’s one experimental paper about it. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5171207/ This theory called the incentive-sensitization theory was originally created to explain behaviors in addiction but can be applied elsewhere as well)
Rewards are both ‘liked’ and ‘wanted’, and those two words seem almost interchangeable. However, the brain circuitry that mediates the psych
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I didn't talk badly about you, I talked about what you did to me. If that makes someone look bad, that's between them and their behavior. Because telling the truth about your experience isn't bitterness, it's clarity. And I'm not responsible for protecting someone's image when they had no problem damaging my peace. Sometimes the truth only sounds harsh because someone benefited from the silence. But those days are over.
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