It's crazy to me how comedians, of all people are tapping into what seems like the deepest truths. Who would have thought Jim and Seneca would have a through line.
Reminds me of a quote from Rick Rubins book The Creative Act (which, if you haven't read yet, I think could be particularly timely for your situation)
"If you are living in the belief that success will cure your pain, when the treatment comes and doesn’t work, it can lead to hopelessness. A depression can accompany the realization that what you’ve spent most of your life chasing hasn’t fixed your insecurities and vulnerabilities. More likely, with the stakes and consequences now higher, it has only amplified the pressure. And we are never taught how to handle this epic disappointment."
It's crazy to me how comedians, of all people are tapping into what seems like the deepest truths. Who would have thought Jim and Seneca would have a through line.
Reminds me of a quote from Rick Rubins book The Creative Act (which, if you haven't read yet, I think could be particularly timely for your situation)
"If you are living in the belief that success will cure your pain, when the treatment comes and doesn’t work, it can lead to hopelessness. A depression can accompany the realization that what you’ve spent most of your life chasing hasn’t fixed your insecurities and vulnerabilities. More likely, with the stakes and consequences now higher, it has only amplified the pressure. And we are never taught how to handle this epic disappointment."