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The Danger of Seeing What Others Don’t - Alan Watts (www.youtube.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by OpenStars@piefed.social to c/mentalhealth@lemmy.world

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Do you ever feel like you see too much? In this profound lecture, we explore the experience of the highly perceptive person—the one who walks into a room and instantly feels the unspoken tensions, hidden sorrows, and secret truths. This talk reveals why this "gift" of clear seeing can be the most dangerous thing you'll ever possess.

Discover the four hidden dangers of being deeply intuitive: the profound isolation of living in a different reality, the impossible choice between speaking truth and losing yourself, the pain of becoming a target for those who prefer illusion, and the devastating risk of losing your own identity by absorbing the emotions of others. This isn't about being "too sensitive"; it's about navigating a world that isn't ready for your clarity.

This is a complete guide to transforming this potential curse back into a gift. Learn the art of "conscious distance"—how to see clearly without the compulsion to fix, how to protect your energy, and how to hold your awareness as a quiet strength rather than an unbearable burden. Stop trying to wake up the world, and instead, learn to live peacefully with your own eyes wide open.

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[–] OpenStars@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

As far as I could see, no products were being sold there. The Threadiverse likewise sounds highly odd to people on web 2.0 platform (centralized & corporate, like Reddit, X, Instagram, etc.), and they often don't feel fully comfortable here. We're a bit different than the usual.

Anyway these concepts presented in the video are just thoughts to consider - some of even all of them may not speak to your condition, and that is okay:-).