The Thursday Dispatch - 14 August 2025
Bad energy stay far away...
I’ve been thinking a lot about energy this week. As in the kind of energy people present. I think a lot of this comes down to me being comfortable in being in my own space currently. I’m at peace right now. It’s a good feeling. By no means is everything perfect in my life right now, but I’m happy with where I am.
With that, I’m to the point where I really monitor the energy of others because I don’t want anyone around who will disrupt that peace. I’m a believer that the people you associate with are in some way a reflection of who you are. If you have a partner who’s chaotic, chances are you’re probably chaotic to some degree as well. But some people love that chaos while others grow tired of it. This is where one person may look to pull away from another when they realize they no longer share that same chaotic energy. It takes work to get to a point of peace, and from my experience, it seems to work best when you can work on it alone. Occasionally, others may come along to show the example of what you want to be. But the work comes from within.
I have a peaceful home life. Aside from the orange cat I live with who likes to scream on occasion. That’s just comic relief most of the time. But he’s also a bit of a barometer for me. He hides whenever anyone else comes over, but will only come out when he feels the situation is safe and calm enough for him. He helps me see the situation. He makes me think about who it is I want to be in my home.
I’m much less willing to settle for the sake of company these days. If you’re not going to bring good energy into my life, I’m happier being alone than putting up with crap energy. I want to spend my time around those who respect who and what I am. It’s hard to make friends as an adult, but I’m willing to be a bit choosey for the sake of maintaining my peace.
Weekly Photo
On the surface this is just a rainbow. I was woken up by a severe thunderstorm warning on my watch at 5 AM. There was word of a storm incoming, bringing potential 80 mph winds with it. I got up, brought my chairs in off my balcony, and then watched the storm. Luckily the winds weren’t as inbound to my apartment as I thought they could be. This photo was snapped while nearby tornado sirens wailed around me warning of the high winds. It was kinda surreal.
Weekly Links
On Making Friends as an Adult - One of these days, I’ll write on this topic in full. But for now, Jedda has a good take on what it’s like to be grown and trying to make friends.
The Story of the Chinese Farmer - Some perspective.
This website is for humans - Personal websites are in some ways a rebellion against AI.