"Insignificance meaningful" isn't really a contradiction in this case, if you ask me. The realization that the interaction between myself and a stranger is insignificant, perhaps because we don't understand each other, we have nothing in common, we don't get along, whatever, is meaningful because it enables me to feel less uncomfortable speaking with them. The insignificance itself is meaningful to me only because of the outcome of my behavior. It allows me to learn to put less weight in missed connections. It's accepting that I can't possibly connect with everybody I meet. And these realizations are truly meaningful to me because I may be less likely to worry about my interactions with people if there isn't such an emphasis on connecting with each and every individual. Does that make sense at all?
I find that my posts are too short. Your posts are long, but very detailed. I can't help but recognize the number of details I've left out of my written memories, which would have benefitted from those details. My writing is very concise. I'm still trying to figure out if it's just my style or my laziness.
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"Insignificance meaningful" isn't really a contradiction in this case, if you ask me. The realization that the interaction between myself and a stranger is insignificant, perhaps because we don't understand each other, we have nothing in common, we don't get along, whatever, is meaningful because it enables me to feel less uncomfortable speaking with them. The insignificance itself is meaningful to me only because of the outcome of my behavior. It allows me to learn to put less weight in missed connections. It's accepting that I can't possibly connect with everybody I meet. And these realizations are truly meaningful to me because I may be less likely to worry about my interactions with people if there isn't such an emphasis on connecting with each and every individual. Does that make sense at all?
I find that my posts are too short. Your posts are long, but very detailed. I can't help but recognize the number of details I've left out of my written memories, which would have benefitted from those details. My writing is very concise. I'm still trying to figure out if it's just my style or my laziness.
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