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Questions, rambling
How do you add beauty to the world? Is it something as simple as pointing it out when it is there, sharing what exists, or do you create your own beauty, in whatever form you are able?
What is it to create? I think creation can be solid objects, with or without purpose beyond simple existence, creation can be ideas, stories, maybe even experiences. Could creation be reminding people of the things which already are true, showing them things which they already know, as well as bringing in that which is new or at least locally unknown?
Why is it so hard to ask for help when you need it? Even, or perhaps especially, if it's someone for whom you would offer as much help as you have available to offer? Why are people are supposed to be independent and not _need_ help when asking people for help that you truly need and that they can offer makes them feel appreciated and loved and helpful _and_ makes whatever you were struggling with much less of a struggle?
When you create things, or purchase things, do you remember beauty and design as well as function? Small bits of beauty in one's life can make a big difference, just as can many small bits of annoyance, distraction, or obstruction.
What is it to create? I think creation can be solid objects, with or without purpose beyond simple existence, creation can be ideas, stories, maybe even experiences. Could creation be reminding people of the things which already are true, showing them things which they already know, as well as bringing in that which is new or at least locally unknown?
Why is it so hard to ask for help when you need it? Even, or perhaps especially, if it's someone for whom you would offer as much help as you have available to offer? Why are people are supposed to be independent and not _need_ help when asking people for help that you truly need and that they can offer makes them feel appreciated and loved and helpful _and_ makes whatever you were struggling with much less of a struggle?
When you create things, or purchase things, do you remember beauty and design as well as function? Small bits of beauty in one's life can make a big difference, just as can many small bits of annoyance, distraction, or obstruction.
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If experiences are a form of creation, then reminding people of what they already know definitely is, because hearing the same thing 20 times can create 20 experiences. I can personally attest to this :)
I think asking for help when you need it is hard partly because it's very hard to hear "no," even if we logically accept that in real life, sometimes people will need to say that. In this way, I think it's good to have more than one option, so that "no" from someone doesn't mean "you don't get that help." Also, I think many of us tend to sort of unconsciously "save up" requests for when we "really need them," thinking that this will make it more likely for them to be fulfilled -- but that's a contract that only works when everyone agrees to it!
Whether I care about form as well as function depends on the thing, and not along any axis I can identify clearly enough to articulate!