My Diary

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Why do I have to insult someone to get them to respond to my text. Why can't I be nice and get a response. Just trying to ask a question but I had to insult them and get mean for them to respond. Although they deserve it, I don't like being mean

I feel that my brother doesn't show signs of affection. I know that everyone shows affection differently, but I can't talk to them about my concerns because if I bring up my feelings they lash out and get defensive, blaming me for not understanding how they show affection. While I will always try to give my brother a hug, or goodnight, by telling them I love them.  My brother wouldn't initiate a hug for example, many times I feel like I'm straight up ignored by them, and I feel lonely. I feel like they're more engaged with Twitter than talking to me. It isn't like they're unable to show affection, I often get jealous of how they talk to and play with other people. What am I missing here? How can I bring down his defenses so that we can talk about the issues without upsetting them?

Side note 21 and 17 should not be hanging out

Were your references once your friends?

You will know they aren't your friends anymore when you say hey let's catch up and received no response.

Used them until you can replace them, but don't expect anything else.

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Rod Judkins' The Art of Creative Thinking: 89 Ways to See Things Differently. 

Get ready to loosen up and challenge your assumptions, because Judkins offers a treasure trove of techniques to ignite your inner innovator:

1. Question Everything: Don't be a passive observer. Cultivate a healthy dose of skepticism and constantly ask "why?" to break free from conventional thinking. The most groundbreaking ideas often come from challenging the status quo and established norms.

2. Embrace the Accidental: Sometimes the most brilliant ideas emerge from unexpected detours. Learn to see the potential in those happy accidents and unexpected twists of fate. Who knows, you might stumble upon the next game-changing invention (like, for instance, frozen peas – yes, they were born from a fortuitous mishap!).

3. Channel Your Inner Child: Remember the days of finger painting and letting your imagination soar? Reconnect with that playful spirit and unleash your inner child. Let go of inhibitions and embrace the power of exploration and experimentation.

4. Embrace Contradictions: Don't shy away from paradox! Sometimes the most innovative ideas emerge from merging seemingly opposite concepts. Judkins encourages you to play with juxtapositions and defy expectations.

5. Be a Useless Master: Who says "useless" is a bad thing? Judkins argues that sometimes stepping outside the box of practicality can lead to unexpected breakthroughs. Don't be afraid to explore seemingly pointless ideas – they might hold the seeds of groundbreaking innovation.

6. Break the Rules (Respectfully): Rules can provide structure, but they can also stifle creativity. Learn to bend (not shatter) the rules to see things from a fresh perspective. A healthy dose of respectful rule-breaking can lead to ingenious solutions and unexpected discoveries.

7. Welcome Disappointment: Don't be discouraged by creative flops. Failure isn't the opposite of success, it's often a stepping stone. Learn from your creative stumbles and use them as springboards to propel you towards your next big idea.