There's nothing like being a monster in a meat-vehicle. (Chef's kiss)
It's okay to have dark desires and wild fantasies. That's normal. What isn't normal is acting like they don't or shouldn't exist, and then wondering why you feel like you don't fit into the world. That level of cognitive dissonance will break you. Which clearly is a society-wide problem now.
The best way to fit into the world is to acknowledge really unpleasant/difficult/weird things about your nature and then find people you can express them with. (E.g. this is what a healthy, fun sexual relationship is for. Or like you said, sports.)
I recently competed in a Half-Ironman triathlon, a 1.2 mile swim, 50mi ride, and 13mi run.
Thousands of depressed adults competed alongside me.
To compete, it was at least $1k an entry.
Thousands of adults could’ve saved at least $1k if they read this piece before signing up— and took it to heart.
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Sports and sweat are an outlet for billions of people worldwide.
As a D1 athlete and lifetime athlete, I feel that—
sports are one of those ultimate outlets for humanity that offer all us an escape from the inescapable hells everyone confronts in life.
Why are sports such an appealing outlet?
There’s countless factors that span across the twin themes of both nature and nurture.
Naturally, dopamine and other behavioral psychologists align with the longevity and other physiological benefits.
Nurturally, the genuine human connection, spirit of competition, and community it creates— all help drive a spirit of culture that puts sports front and center in many good societies today.
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I liked your use of Depression throughout this piece to guide the reader in understanding the value in sports; we are caught up in calling them games. Life is a game. Sports are just more-clearly a game.
There's nothing like being a monster in a meat-vehicle. (Chef's kiss)
It's okay to have dark desires and wild fantasies. That's normal. What isn't normal is acting like they don't or shouldn't exist, and then wondering why you feel like you don't fit into the world. That level of cognitive dissonance will break you. Which clearly is a society-wide problem now.
The best way to fit into the world is to acknowledge really unpleasant/difficult/weird things about your nature and then find people you can express them with. (E.g. this is what a healthy, fun sexual relationship is for. Or like you said, sports.)
Great message, thank you
I recently competed in a Half-Ironman triathlon, a 1.2 mile swim, 50mi ride, and 13mi run.
Thousands of depressed adults competed alongside me.
To compete, it was at least $1k an entry.
Thousands of adults could’ve saved at least $1k if they read this piece before signing up— and took it to heart.
~ ~
Sports and sweat are an outlet for billions of people worldwide.
As a D1 athlete and lifetime athlete, I feel that—
sports are one of those ultimate outlets for humanity that offer all us an escape from the inescapable hells everyone confronts in life.
Why are sports such an appealing outlet?
There’s countless factors that span across the twin themes of both nature and nurture.
Naturally, dopamine and other behavioral psychologists align with the longevity and other physiological benefits.
Nurturally, the genuine human connection, spirit of competition, and community it creates— all help drive a spirit of culture that puts sports front and center in many good societies today.
~ ~
I liked your use of Depression throughout this piece to guide the reader in understanding the value in sports; we are caught up in calling them games. Life is a game. Sports are just more-clearly a game.