I've had several deep experiences in which platitudes held transformative meaning, but I think you're right.
I think they are symbolic placeholders for something experiential, and holding onto what gives them meaning is like trying to grasp the wind as it blows.
This is how genies usually work in most stories, they grant your wish based on the wording, and always interpret it in the least charitable way possible.
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Vegan_Joe@piefed.world · 31 pts · 159d
One of my biggest hang-ups in life, and I'm old enough that wisdom and experience should carry me through it. Hasn't happened yet.
Lots of platitudes address it, but platitudes are only true when viewed from the other side of things, not within the thick of it.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 159d
eh, even on the other side they're still just platitudes. they become common sayings because people mean them a lot.
Vegan_Joe@piefed.world · 9 pts · 159d
I've had several deep experiences in which platitudes held transformative meaning, but I think you're right.
I think they are symbolic placeholders for something experiential, and holding onto what gives them meaning is like trying to grasp the wind as it blows.
ChicoSuave@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 159d
Their mind should have changed. They should feel like they are worthy of love.
PoastRotato@lemmy.world · 45 pts · 159d
People who don't feel like they are worthy of love are still worthy of love.
Thaurin@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 159d
Yes, but the fact that they feel they are not worthy of love is most likely part of the problem.
samus12345@sh.itjust.works · 20 pts · 159d
That isn't what he wished for.
scratchee@feddit.uk · 5 pts · 159d
Who says it didn’t, perhaps all they needed was objective proof that they’re worthy, and the genie has now provided it.
The greatest wizards don’t even need magic.
Venat0r@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 159d
This is how genies usually work in most stories, they grant your wish based on the wording, and always interpret it in the least charitable way possible.
andyburke@fedia.io · 3 pts · 159d
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This genie sucks.
Venat0r@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 159d
cRazi_man@europe.pub · 14 pts · 159d
Wholesome. This comic is worthy of love.
psycotica0@lemmy.ca · 9 pts · 159d
"That'll still count as a wish though"
SabinStargem@lemmy.today · 7 pts · 159d
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 159d
nhim just wishes to spread the good word of lactose intolerance farts
BenLeMan@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 159d
"Poop"?
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 159d
don't criticize their process please. it just works.