Namaste HDF...
I don't know if "departure" threads are allowed here anymore. But I at least want to say why I'm taking a break from this forum, maybe even leaving it permanently.
Everything on here seems to be charged with negativity nowadays. Whether it's negativity about politics, philosophy, identities or even belief, discussions seem to be turning to points where I don't feel comfortable going to now more than ever. I know discomfort is part of life. I know I need to be challenged and made aware of the evils of the world around me. But I also need to protect myself.
Maybe there will be one day when I can confront serious issues without wanting to bawl incessantly, lose my mind and/or come out the other end bitter and hostile. But this day isn't it, and I don't think the day will come any faster if I stay here. I don't care if what is said here would be conducive to my spiritual growth - it's definitely endangering my mental health, and I can't do any good to Hinduism or the rest of the world if I'm paralyzed with my mental maladies.
Go ahead and call me a coward if you want. You may have the right to say that to me, but I also have the right not to listen. You can't force me to, at any rate.
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