But you are arguing with it, there's your brain and then there is you, keep an eye on that impulsive toddler? Old greek philosophers talk of this to, in strange language that doesn't make sense, unless it happens to you.

[–] Avalokitesha@programming.dev 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, I found the concept of the inner child very helpful. I think because of my upbringing I got disconnected from this and now I'm trying to not act yowards my inner child like my parents acted with me, but instead with love and patience and convincing instead of forcing. The more I do that, the easier it gets and the more cooperative the inner child becomes, because it is heard and believed and that is the basic for compromise imho.

[–] Sagifurius@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

oh ffs is that where the "inner child" came from? I just read a bunch of greek philosophy that seemed to indicate arguing with an inner voice, that in my experience feels like a kid. Even the Odyssey had a child like feel.

[–] Avalokitesha@programming.dev 1 points 8 months ago

I encountered the concept in therapy, no idea where it comes from, but it just feels right to me :)