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person · Don't believe everything you think · Veteran

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  • Re: Letting go of games

    I usually take my games pretty lightly, it is more about the fun of it than winning. I remember a while back in a common room with ping pong tables someone asking if I wanted to play and I accepted. … (View Post)
    Jeroen
  • Re: Letting go of games

    (Quote) This is helpful, I think I was projecting my attitude of preferring synthesis and balance onto you. (Quote) What has worked for me is when I know I have some sensible time set aside for games… (View Post)
    Jeroen
  • Re: Letting go of games

    (Quote) Its a criticism I'm familiar with, I've heard it plenty, "its childish, grow up", etc. It does bring up some of the teenage emotions of being teased or demeaned for my nerdy interes… (View Post)
    Jeroen
  • Re: Letting go of games

    Is it pure and perfect? No. Does it have to be in order to have positive value? I don't think so. Do I feel happier after a session, as opposed to after a session of video gaming? Yes. On the whole i… (View Post)
    Jeroen
  • Re: Letting go of games

    Agree on games aren't reality, they are simplistic models. The real world is much more complex with real stakes. At the same time meditation isn't the real world yet it helps train and prepare our mi… (View Post)
    Jeroen