Distinction Journal

[Emull]

Sunday: March 1st, 2026.
Helpless in a hopeless situation is distinct from feeling despair.

[Emull]

Sunday: March 1st, 2026.
Atonement as punishment for sin is distinct from seeking forgiveness.

[Emull]

Sunday: March 1st, 2026.
Denial of how reality unfolds is distinct from choosing truth.

[Emull]

Sunday: March 1st, 2026.
Emerging victorious through sheer willpower is distinct from doubting oneself.

[Emull]

Sunday: March 1st, 2026.
Smiling in dark-pitch black despair is distinct from feeling hope.

[Emull]

Monday: March 2nd, 2026.
Taking action to counteract inaction is distinct from analysis paralysis.

[Emull]

Monday: March 2nd, 2026.
Hard work through energy management is distinct from chronic exhaustion.

[Emull]

Monday: March 2nd, 2026.
Equanimity when dealing with provocation is distinct from choosing violence.

[Emull]

Monday: March 2nd, 2026.
Readily prioritizing truth as liberation is distinct from relentless truth-seeking.

[Emull]

Monday: March 2nd, 2026.
Epistemic responsibility as ultimate navigation is distinct from data collection.

[Emull]

Tuesday: March 3rd, 2026.
Serene in one's own attitude is distinct from stoic acceptance.

[Emull]

Tuesday: March 3rd, 2026.
Unfortunately caring more about belief is distinct from avoiding self-deception.

[Emull]

Tuesday: March 3rd, 2026.
Rationality as advocator for reason is distinct from emotional intelligence.

[Emull]

Tuesday: March 3rd, 2026.
Rehabilitation after a traumatic event is distinct from choosing torment.

[Emull]

Tuesday: March 3rd, 2026.
Established expertise as preferred trade-off is distinct from general knowledge.

[Emull]

Friday: March 6th, 2026.
Contemplating the meaning of life is distinct from embracing meaninglessness.

Edited March 6 by Emull

[Emull]

Friday: March 6th, 2026.
Troubleshooting the desire for perfection is distinct from choosing mediocrity.

[Emull]

Friday: March 6th, 2026.
Intention to be good enough is distinct from paralyzing perfectionism.

[Emull]

Friday: March 6th, 2026.
Overcoming the fear of failure is distinct from guaranteed success.

[Emull]

Friday: March 6th, 2026.
Novice-minded also known as shoshin (beginner's mind) is distinct from overconfident demeanor.

Edited March 6 by Emull
shoshin = beginner's mind