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Camellia Yang's avatar

The timing of this piece is wild!

A few weeks ago, I met a guy in a deeply synchronistic moment, but my old relationship patterns got the better of me. I was terrified of showing my real feelings and screwing it up.

After struggling with it for days, I literally just asked him out 30 minutes ago. Reading your thoughts on authenticity and showing your true self right after doing that feels like a sign. Spot on article!

Tom Morgan's avatar

I have felt for a little while that you and I are definitely syncing in some ways. Synne too.

Taylor's avatar

As a rather skeptical person, this article still reached me. Probably because you can feel the honesty and authenticity behind the words. Works pretty beautifully for the topic at hand.

I’ll give your article about suffering vs. potential a shot next.

Tom Morgan's avatar

Thanks Taylor. I guess I should stress it more but… I’m quite skeptical too? I might just be living wishfully because it’s all working out right now.

Taylor's avatar

I think skepticism is a good thing. Considering skepticism and living wishfully are in direct opposition to each other, it sounds like you’re existing in a healthy equilibrium.

James Hersov's avatar

Love your honesty. A very important piece especially for these times. Hope it’s read widely.

Tom Morgan's avatar

Thanks a lot James! In the age of AI I’m leaning hard into my own experience as it cannot be replicated by machines.

Brett Howser's avatar

IMO most unhappy people are suffering from unfulfilled potential. You’ve done a great job of explaining how potential goes unfulfilled. Good on ya.

Tom Morgan's avatar

Thanks Brett. I learned the hard way.

Brett Howser's avatar

Unfortunately that’s the best way to ensure that the lessons are fully absorbed.

Justin Wilford, PhD's avatar

Another banger, Tom! I cannot watch that This Is Me bit without sobbing. Every time.

Tom Morgan's avatar

Thank you so much. And yes, it took me about six watches to finally neutralize the effect.

tadzio dlugolecki's avatar

"this is me"

John Stoszkowski's avatar

The scene with the steering wheel was brutal 😱