i dont judge ppl that i call my friend and i dont flex or pop my shit on them either. so i get really uncomfortable when ppl im cool with show signs of insecurity or like they tryna pretend in front of me. like uhhhhh whats going on guys. lets all just be normal please.
High intelligence often comes with heightened pattern recognition. You start noticing social masks, forced conversations, performative friendships, hidden motives, emotional immaturity, and energy that feels draining instead of nourishing. Many highly intelligent people also have more active nervous systems, deeper inner worlds, and lower tolerance for superficial stimulation, so solitude can feel safer than constantly shrinking themselves to fit environments that don't feel aligned.
The older I get, the more protective I become of my mental space. It takes too much work to heal, rebuild, refocus, and find peace again. That’s why I don’t romanticize second chances the way other people do. I’ve seen what the wrong person can cost.
Imagine being a black athlete dominating such
a predominantly white sport while looking fly and alternative in an era where black athletes were barely even allowed to express themself without being persecuted? Truly revolutionary
Do not let people gaslight you into thinking that duality does not exist. You can be grateful and annoyed. You can want more and be grateful for what you have. You can be angry and frustrated and still be grateful. A lot of religious and spiritual gaslighting out here.