Starlight Serenade

I can definitely relate to this post and several of the other comments listed here. Initially, most servers that I joined based on my interests are filled with much younger adults and sometimes teenagers. They are typically in a completely different point in their lives, so it's hard to relate or discuss common interests with them in general. Sometimes they use odd terminology that is common to their age such as: "Tspmo", "cheugy", "fanum tax", or "flexy mogging". To this day, I still don't know what these mean. However, when I speak to most adults around my age, it's usually full of small talk or boring conversations that are one sided interests from them. Most adult servers are full of friend groups that have known each other for years, but it's the mainly those people discussing inside jokes or things not privy to newcomers. It's pretty much a glorified group chat that you are an audience of. I've been in servers where they gamify the friendship process with levels and ranks, but it's laughably disingenuous. I tried hard to connect with people, but they rather discuss their one-sided interests without the opportunity to allow me to participate with them. These conversations are similar to the small talk that you would find around a water cooler at the office or at a bus stop. They weren't meaningful conversations, so I began to be more upfront about these things to people. Some people got upset while others were mature about it and very respectful. My assumption is that since most of us are around 30 and older in the adult servers, we pretty much have multiple commitments (work/family/love/hobbies) and are more focused on those things and are "settled down" in a sense. I noticed in almost every conversation I had with other adults, there is always no time for new interests. It's kind of disappointing to hear. One constant theme that I came across was high school level drama especially in the adult servers. Some adults cannot take genuine criticism and take things way too personally if you call someone out on their actions. What I found sad were servers where people would have to walk on eggshells for an administrator or owner of a server that legitimately seemed great. It was annoying how many invites I received in the past to join "X's" server because they did not like the admin's personal views/rules and other childish pettiness. Then they would act like they were all friends back on the original server. These people claimed to be friends for years!!! We are all people with different opinions, but It was jarring to see and it's what ended up causing me to unfriend and block those people. Honestly, that is the type of discourse that makes me not want to connect with people. It's genuinely made me consider leaving Discord and even places such as the forums in the past as I already have enough things to deal with in my personal life. I wish people would communicate and clarify issues more openly. Over the course of the past few months, I have reduced my online friend group substantially as I am differentiating between acquaintances and friends. I'm planning to change it up more soon. Just because you have 50+ friends on a platform does not mean that they are your friends. I rather have more personalized conversations with a small group of people that truly enjoy my company than be part of a large group that puts on a facade for one another.

Probably a several hours a day, but through my computer and phone as I do a lot of multi-tasking and things. I don't like to sit still or be in one place too long.

Hmmm. Maybe some sort of shade of purple? I have dyed my hair blue before when I was in High School and I was given all kinds of fun nicknames.

Hey! *boops Lnx1y back*

I'm not sure. A year or so, I think. I always forget that there's ranks here.

Someone told me that a few minutes ago. I just heard that song right now for the first time because of them, but I was reflecting on something else. Funny enough, those lyrics sound like several other songs I know. Weird.

In a pensive mood, but I'll be okay. Here's a nice joke as a Chief's fan: "Three peat?"

"Hey Sleepyhead, don't you miss me?" Goodness, more than you'll ever know. "Why don't you try to come over here and meet me? It's so easy to get here, you will fit right in!" C'mon. You already know why.

Feeling hopeful. I never imagined a child would say such a thing in a place like this, no, during times like these even in the midst of doubtful adults. As long as you can dream of such things, I'll be your symbol of hope. I'll carry your words on my back to the top. Someone has to carry that weight.

Hey @Astralshy Just wanted to remind you that it's okay to feel overwhelmed in life and that you are not failing in any regard. Whenever we feel overwhelmed, we usually think it means that we have to fix everything all of a sudden, but sometimes the best thing that we could do in moments like that is to pause and step back. It's like a urge to scratch this itch in our minds. The first thing our minds usually do is make judgements and exaggerate the situation beyond what it is. Try to take a few moments to focus on your breathing to create a little space during these moments. It's like you are out on the wide blue sea and you get swept up into these storms. Instead I want you to just notice those thoughts similar to how you would observe clouds passing through the sky. It's something I learned from practicing mindfulness. Everything that you are feeling is very valid and real, but they do not define you and are not completely what you truly are. When life throws a billion things at you, it's hard to remember who you are. A kind and compassionate person deserving of love and happiness.

Now for my other thoughts: It's funny how some things from the different parts of your life can collide. There was a little girl watching G5 at the shelter earlier and it brought me a smile. She called Izzy Moonbow, "Wizzy" and Sparky Sparkeroni, "Macaroni" Oh and can't forget about Bluey. I swear Bluey is everywhere I turn here. Why is that?

Tired, but good. It's barely going to be 7am, but I got several things done this morning and I'm already helping at the shelter. Oooh I'm proud of you Snow! You got this Just saw this, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and feeling better now my friend.

I recently checked out a stack of books from the local library for self-improvement in general. There are various areas where I would like to work on, such as further improving my discipline, building more trust and empathy, becoming a better listener, and much more through these various books. The following two books are books that I read as a child, but I recently decided that I wanted to revisit them as an adult. I realized that when you revisit stories that you read from the perspective as a child and then many decades later as an adult, it allows for a lot of introspection and growth. The first two books I read as a child were: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey and "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. I would highly recommend those two books for anyone here looking for self-improvement ideas in general. Stephen Covey has another two books regarding trust called "Trust & Inspire" and "The Speed of Trust" that were very interesting and part of the stack that I recently checked out. To be concise, both books discuss the various nuances of trust in terms of dimensions and principles to how people value and perceive them. It's rather invaluable information in regards to wanting to connect with others in my opinion. Many great and famous CEOs across the world have praised Stephen Covey's books as he brings sound logic and personal experience into his teachings. There were a lot of great things in both books as I went through them, but it's going to take a while to absorb every little detail. Some of the practical information must be put into use every day, through different levels of accountability so that you are on top of your growth. I'm learning that creating accountability, practicing openness, basically trust, requires constant effort. We learn through trial and error, but we will learn as we improve as people. There are several more books in my stack, but I will wait to write on them once I get there!

Sorry I just saw this. I don't know why but I pictured a Space Jam-esque movie with football players. The movie ends when the final touchdown is made and it somehow blows up the asteroid coming for Earth

Determined. Courage beats arrogance and hopefulness beats despair.

Welcome @winkingcorn! I hope you make lots of new connections as the ponies here are very kind and lovely

Hmmm... Never thought I would be asked to mentor someone especially from there. A part of me is hesitant of my abilities in regards to what I could possibly teach this prodigious person, but after watching them for a bit...this person has incredible potential... ...They remind me of her...though I wonder if it's because she reminds me of them of if I want them to remind me of her. They definitely surpass any of her known traits and capabilities. Though it's starting to dawn on me why they came to me for help. I maybe the only person in the world who could help them develop...well that. This person has the capacity and potential for kindness and compassion that is beyond any person I'm aware of or have ever met. Meanwhile I'm a heavily flawed person attempting to move forward despite what has happened, not just in the past decade, but in the past two weeks. I must help them as much as I possibly can. Helping them, helps the others. However, if I do, I may potentially become another person entirely and I could quite possibly never return as I am. The bigger question, I guess, is what will be left of me? But before I do anything, I decided that I'm going to give them a sunflower. It's only right.

Welcome @FocusedGleam! I hope you enjoy your stay here and make lots of new friends! I think it's neat that you are into RP, I believe there is an RP section on the site as well. You should definitely check it out as there are lots of kind people here.

My last medical visit had me billed at 6 ft or 182cm, I think?

Welcome t- Hey wait a second! I know this person, but I guess I haven't been able to formally welcome you before. Let's fix that! Welcome to the MLPForums, Astral! You know, I have a doting feeling that you are going to make a lot of new friends and lasting friendships here. Just a little hunch.