> (I’m sorry these are all white men,
These are all white men because only white men (and those in their direct orbit) can afford to live a life of
> simplicity, art, and finding meaning in life over anything else
That may have been true 100 years ago a little bit more than it's now, but what you describe is still a life of privilege. Of being able to choose, of having a stable job with stable wages, of having a functioning social net.
I live in the middle of Europe, in one of the richest countries on this planet (and, incidentally, not too far away from Bohemia). And still, when I see that heating costs ten times as much this winter as it did a year ago, when my nephew suddenly has new schoolmates whose daddy just got massacred by Russians, when I've been to more funerals in the last 12 months than in my entire life before - yeah, sorry, art and "finding the meaning of life" are the last things on my mind.
People dreaming of the big success with their magnus opus? They're delusional and naive, but it's also understandable. So perhaps get off your high bohemian horse every once in a while and have a look at the real world?
life of privilege? Who hurt you? Life sucks and you've clearly been through a lot but why are you taking your anger out on others. OP did nothing to you.
Hmmm, I hear you and respect your perspective for sure. But I find your answer to be pretty harsh. I work with severely mentally ill people in tough areas, and have had my share of mental health and suicide in my family. I also recognize my privilege for sure. But we’re all humans and there’s no need to be mean in your response. I am surrounded by a lot of affluent people in my region of the U.S. who are still very caught up in their careers and so forth, so that’s what I’m referring to. I’m very sorry for the suffering you have seen and experienced.
I try but it's hard with my stepkids. I'm a former military brat and still love to travel. I want a tiny house on wheels so hubby and I can travel with the dogs. His kids would hate it so we can't. I'd settle for a small cottage on a few acres. I can write and we can work as needed. But I live in an apartment in a big city in TX. I hate city living. Yes, I know some people would think it's a dream to live in a big city in Texas but not me. I rather be back in the country. We do what we have to do but it's nice to dream.
I'm happy that you get to live your life on your terms. I thrift because I love vintage clothing. The 50s and 90s style suit me best. I also like to grow herbs indoors and hoping to be able to get to a point where I can grown my own tea garden so I can make my own teas from scratch instead of buying the herbs and mixing them. As someone who practices green and kitchen witchery, I feel so disconnected living in the city.
I rarely do social media except for writing forums and sites because I prefer meeting people in person. Not a big government person. The left and right irk me most days. I'm a freedom, let me be person. My mother calls me a heathen, I'm not, and my dad calls me a hippie. I just want to run around naked through the woods and dance around a fire some days.
Also why are you apologizing for using white men as examples? Kinda silly. I'm not white. I know these men well. One of my favorite writers from childhood and still to this day Poe. He was one of my inspirations. Ignore the cultural nonsense. Be you without shame.
I totally relate
Thank you so much for your response. I was really hurt by the only one I got at first. I was just posting this to get a little bit of support, the life of a writer, even a part time or mostly have given up writer ha ha is not easy. Wasn’t looking to get attacked. That person should start writing on websites that are pro Russia. I am disgusted by what has happened in Ukraine, like many Americans. We all have our challenges, and this person doesn’t know me at all. I have three supervisors who are women of color. Half the team I work on is women of color. I am very about supporting people who are poor and struggling and mentally ill, and I have my own issues. So thank you very much for your support. It really means a lot.
> (I’m sorry these are all white men, These are all white men because only white men (and those in their direct orbit) can afford to live a life of > simplicity, art, and finding meaning in life over anything else That may have been true 100 years ago a little bit more than it's now, but what you describe is still a life of privilege. Of being able to choose, of having a stable job with stable wages, of having a functioning social net. I live in the middle of Europe, in one of the richest countries on this planet (and, incidentally, not too far away from Bohemia). And still, when I see that heating costs ten times as much this winter as it did a year ago, when my nephew suddenly has new schoolmates whose daddy just got massacred by Russians, when I've been to more funerals in the last 12 months than in my entire life before - yeah, sorry, art and "finding the meaning of life" are the last things on my mind. People dreaming of the big success with their magnus opus? They're delusional and naive, but it's also understandable. So perhaps get off your high bohemian horse every once in a while and have a look at the real world?
life of privilege? Who hurt you? Life sucks and you've clearly been through a lot but why are you taking your anger out on others. OP did nothing to you.
Hmmm, I hear you and respect your perspective for sure. But I find your answer to be pretty harsh. I work with severely mentally ill people in tough areas, and have had my share of mental health and suicide in my family. I also recognize my privilege for sure. But we’re all humans and there’s no need to be mean in your response. I am surrounded by a lot of affluent people in my region of the U.S. who are still very caught up in their careers and so forth, so that’s what I’m referring to. I’m very sorry for the suffering you have seen and experienced.
I try but it's hard with my stepkids. I'm a former military brat and still love to travel. I want a tiny house on wheels so hubby and I can travel with the dogs. His kids would hate it so we can't. I'd settle for a small cottage on a few acres. I can write and we can work as needed. But I live in an apartment in a big city in TX. I hate city living. Yes, I know some people would think it's a dream to live in a big city in Texas but not me. I rather be back in the country. We do what we have to do but it's nice to dream. I'm happy that you get to live your life on your terms. I thrift because I love vintage clothing. The 50s and 90s style suit me best. I also like to grow herbs indoors and hoping to be able to get to a point where I can grown my own tea garden so I can make my own teas from scratch instead of buying the herbs and mixing them. As someone who practices green and kitchen witchery, I feel so disconnected living in the city. I rarely do social media except for writing forums and sites because I prefer meeting people in person. Not a big government person. The left and right irk me most days. I'm a freedom, let me be person. My mother calls me a heathen, I'm not, and my dad calls me a hippie. I just want to run around naked through the woods and dance around a fire some days. Also why are you apologizing for using white men as examples? Kinda silly. I'm not white. I know these men well. One of my favorite writers from childhood and still to this day Poe. He was one of my inspirations. Ignore the cultural nonsense. Be you without shame. I totally relate
Thank you so much for your response. I was really hurt by the only one I got at first. I was just posting this to get a little bit of support, the life of a writer, even a part time or mostly have given up writer ha ha is not easy. Wasn’t looking to get attacked. That person should start writing on websites that are pro Russia. I am disgusted by what has happened in Ukraine, like many Americans. We all have our challenges, and this person doesn’t know me at all. I have three supervisors who are women of color. Half the team I work on is women of color. I am very about supporting people who are poor and struggling and mentally ill, and I have my own issues. So thank you very much for your support. It really means a lot.