TreatThompson
TreatThompson OP t1_j5n94wz wrote
Reply to comment by waterynike in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
So happy this post could be a lighthouse of inspiration for you 😁
Good luck!!
TreatThompson OP t1_j5n8y12 wrote
Reply to comment by checker280 in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Damn hahaaa I love that so much 😂
It’s such a small thing that’s easy to pass of as silly, but that little act definitely keeps the mood light and the spirits fun
TreatThompson OP t1_j5n8qvu wrote
Reply to comment by sampsontscott in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Hahaa that’s an unexpected but likely accurate response
The “do you ever notice” jokes probably make your brain do pattern recognition in real life to find those fun things as often as it can
Thanks for sharing that 😄
TreatThompson OP t1_j5hzbbk wrote
Reply to comment by DerToblerone in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Slowly starting to realize that after reading about this topic! Also strangely started getting that “skill” back after reading classic children’s book from the 70s haha
Thanks for the insight 😄
TreatThompson OP t1_j5hz2si wrote
Reply to comment by Yosh_master_gen in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
That’s amazing to hear! I’m sure spending time in their world is so refreshing! 😁😁
TreatThompson OP t1_j5hyz0q wrote
Reply to comment by SyntaxChris in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Wow that definitely has merit! The people in my life have a huge impact on how I see and experience the world
Lately I’ve been curating my social groups more intentionally
Thanks for sharing this!
TreatThompson OP t1_j5hxngj wrote
Reply to comment by TigMac in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Wow that definitely makes sense
I feel that when I’m with my younger cousins and spending time with them definitively feels like I’m spending hours in a world that’s not mine
Thanks for reminding about that perspective!!
TreatThompson OP t1_j5hii20 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Damn that was really said
I like that perspective a lot—the Birds Eye view definitely brings a lot of wonder
Thanks for sharing this!
TreatThompson OP t1_j5hfabl wrote
Reply to comment by Belligerentlysober2 in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
I’ve noticed the same thing with who you surround yourself vastly changing how you look at the world
That’s a good reminder to foster that type of social circle
Thanks for this 🙌
TreatThompson OP t1_j5hemop wrote
Reply to comment by _sagittarivs in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Wow that middle part is well said, I never thought I’d it like that
I’m going to read into that concept/idea
Thanks for sharing! 😄
TreatThompson OP t1_j5h1zzx wrote
This line from Maria Popova is engrained in my head now
“How awake are we, really, when we’ve stopped bowling over in awe at the everyday miracle of clouds? Or the unexpected glory of wildflowers on the city sidewalk?”
TreatThompson OP t1_j5awuf1 wrote
Reply to comment by Akihiro_Tanizaki in Don’t depend on results for happiness [Discussion] by TreatThompson
What you said in the middle is perfectly said, “happiness in doing vs receiving”
I like to think of it that way too—I always tell myself to be input driven not output driven
But ur right it’s also super hard because we instinctually want validation, acceptance, etc. from others
Thanks for sharing that! 😄
TreatThompson OP t1_j5awfbd wrote
Reply to comment by Strict-Ad85 in Don’t depend on results for happiness [Discussion] by TreatThompson
That’s really well said!
The person I quoted mentioned that too—being “truthful” and “faithful” to your craft aka doing it for the right reasons
Definitely easy to lose sight of those things when we’re social people who want acceptance, validation, etc
Thanks for sharing! 😁
TreatThompson OP t1_j5avi1l wrote
Reply to comment by ChaseHarker in You've won life if you're a beautiful person at the end of it [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Wow I’m so glad it resonated with you that much! Thank you for letting me know 😄😄
TreatThompson OP t1_j5av4tt wrote
Reply to comment by W1seWarrior in Don’t depend on results for happiness [Discussion] by TreatThompson
I’m glad you got something out of it! I appreciate the kind words 😁
TreatThompson OP t1_j582xqi wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Quitting things is hard when you're young but necessary at times [Discussion] by TreatThompson
LOL I haven’t seen that maybe I need a heads up 😳😳
TreatThompson OP t1_j582ukw wrote
Reply to comment by EcstaticSpecialist48 in You've won life if you're a beautiful person at the end of it [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Hope it resonated with you! 😁
TreatThompson OP t1_j572pp9 wrote
Reply to Quitting things is hard when you're young but necessary at times [Discussion] by TreatThompson
I always heard about the power of saying “no”, but it’s not until recently that I realize the importance of knowing when enough is enough and putting your life in your hands
TreatThompson OP t1_j56xn4j wrote
Reply to comment by True_Say08 in Don’t depend on results for happiness [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Wow that’s a such a great mindset! And really well said—captures the theme of what I was trying to say
I’m glad you can find joy between the cracks
Thanks for sharing 😁
TreatThompson OP t1_j567dc0 wrote
Reply to comment by xidaer in Don’t depend on results for happiness [Discussion] by TreatThompson
That’s well said! I’m definitely on board with you that it’s all about comparison to ourselves
Constant comparison yourself to others is a great way to rob satisfaction—there’s always someone doing “better” than you
TreatThompson OP t1_j563udr wrote
On a tangent of this note is that focusing on results will lessen the scope of what we pursue because big ambitious endeavours have a lower chance of achieving results
So we’ll limit our life when results are the focus
TreatThompson OP t1_j55ll4s wrote
Reply to comment by Wooden-Mycologist-20 in You've won life if you're a beautiful person at the end of it [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Happy it connected with you! 😄
TreatThompson OP t1_j542p4l wrote
Reply to comment by Suntzu6656 in You've won life if you're a beautiful person at the end of it [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Glad you think so! Hope it resonated with you 🙌
TreatThompson OP t1_j53yg3x wrote
Reply to comment by zenerbee1322 in You've won life if you're a beautiful person at the end of it [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Haha glad you could connect with it! 🙌
TreatThompson OP t1_j5n9h6t wrote
Reply to comment by Acidroots in I’m fighting not to lose my childlike joy and wonder [Discussion] by TreatThompson
Wow I think this holds a lot of merit
I think I can definitely still find a ways to find joy and wonder in the simple things, but you’re right about my brain being more complex so it taking more complex things to get mind blow
It only makes sense that as my brain scaled the threshold for awe increased too
Thanks for this insight 😄