Why don't I care anymore?

[Writer]

Hello. Been a while.

What does it mean that I care so little about how others judge me? I suppose one could argue that it's liberating; but if I write an email to everyone in my doctoral list, stating a thought that might be arguable at best and crazy at the very least, and not care about the judgments that others make, what should I think? A natural result of encountering too many fools? Finally aging to the point where my bullshit meter is well-tuned?

Or could this be dangerous - am I losing empathy for others? Perhaps I've become so comfortable with myself that I no longer sense the danger that this may cause me in my social and professional relationships.

Or perhaps I care very, very much which what others think, which ironically underscores the reason for this post. Or maybe this is just a bit of soul-searching, wrapped up with naval gazing.

Indeed. Indeed. Who gives a fuck about what I'm writing, anyway?

Writer.

[juajen]

1. Perhaps. NT

[Tangerine LaBamba]

2. Well, maybe if you confronted

what's really bothering you and not dress it up in all those words that go around in circles, there might be some different perspectives that could be gleaned here.

But, as for giving a fuck about what you're writing, well, as long as you do, that's all that matters. Please yourself, and when the time comes to please others, hope for the best.

I hope you feel better soon........................

[elleng]

3. Good question.

I'm somewhat similarly situated. Will think about it.

[Jeep789]

4. Unfortunately, I understand your post too well

and have many of the same questions. I know I am not losing empathy for others but know that I would truly like to just get away from others. I truly feel that I could quite happily be a hermit these days and think I am headed in that direction.