so many mistakes, so many moral failings

[manuel_moe_g]

sometimes i think about my faults

it feels like so many mistakes, so many moral failings

but a good thing about such a life is that i can have authentic compassion for other people who are struggling

[oak]

Manuel Moe, thank you for sharing.

My phone battery is about to die, so all I can say for now is: feel free to share more!

[snoringdog]

Hello Manny,

Your post brought this song to mind, from years ago-
It's "These Days", by Jackson Browne, covered by Tom Rush..

https://youtu.be/HOBoLACoD-g

"Don't confront me with my failures, ...... I've not forgotten them.... "

[troebia]

it feels like so many mistakes, so many moral failings

MM, isn't this simply life? I also struggle with my shortcomings but also have this in mind:

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The practice of Ensō, within the Japanese discipline of sumi-e. Imperfection, asymmetry and irregularity is part of being human, and painting a circle like that can be much more profound than one drawn "perfectly" with a compass or a computer.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ens%C5%8D
Also:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi

[troebia]

My own attempts. Try it yourselves! It's very relaxing.

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[manuel_moe_g]

so beautiful, Troebia!