Self Love got you down? Let the gibberish of the docile ones with their aims to be clean and straightforward be forgotten, Amen. We Discordians know the truth: Let me tell you this. Lacking of self-love it is not a disorder that should be cured, but rather the foundation of what it is you should love! Own up to your great randomness, the hilarious inconsistency, and the raw and unpredictable zeal of it all, and you will be on your way to loving the amazingly chaotic you.
Cessation of trying to fit in a mold that the Grey has created is a bad idea. For there, there is no divine eternal plan and no one to chase. The sun is shining. The wind is blowing. There is nothing but the present moment in front of you. Fling your arms out and be one with the beauty and freedom of not caring what “should” be.
YOU-niqueness: This is about you!
In Discordianism, practicing self-love doesn’t require the approval of others. It is about reaching in the ocean of madness in your core and saying, “I like what I see, the strangeness of this being!” Let go of the desire to control the uncontrollable. Yet, laugh at the certainty of the imminent disorder and rejoice that you are a flawed cog that is a part of the glorious and messy machine that is the universe
What practices or beliefs within Discordianism can foster self-love and personal growth?
Discordianism offers various practices and beliefs conducive to self-love and personal development. One fundamental aspect is the encouragement to embrace holy chaos and the natural state of reality.
Wearing an All-Seeing Eye of Eris
Picture this: you open your eyes, hop out of bed and put on your self-designed necklace made out of aluminum beer-can tag thingies. Your self love levels probably fly off the charts which provokes admiration among other young Discordians.
Now when you move about in your day, you practice the Holy Rites of Chaos, as you bring order by shuffling your dresser drawers regarding Eris Discordia, the invisible goddess, or chanting meaningless phrases while juggling a rubber chicken’s head. Haha, peacefully stepping into mess! And guess what, in the heady dance of life, self-love is walking distance.
Rant for the Goddess
Now getting up on a soapbox and ranting for Goddess right out in public, will win you extra points. Don’t take things so literally, though. This is a blog after all, maybe interpret this as stop being so judgmental of your own opinions and act like a righteous pious lunatic. You don’t have to always question your beliefs. You have to live your thoughts anyway, be convicted in them.
Righteousness means stop doubting yourself. If you hold an opinion that is fringe or whatever, fantastic! Be that thing…thats you. Don’t ashamed of it.
Get involved challenging conventional norms and societal structures in a playful and subversive manner. Be like totally cool promoting individuality, freedom of thought, and a deep appreciation for diversity and unpredictability.
Letting yourself be guided by the Sacred Chao
The great Chao, symbolized by the Sacred Chao, can be used to understand self-love by embracing the principles of chaos and disorder as essential aspects of one’s being. The Aneristic Principle of Apparent Order and the Eristic Principle of Apparent Disorder, represented by the Sacred Chao, highlight the artificial divisions of pure chaos and the imbalance caused by man-made concepts of order and disorder.
By recognizing and accepting the chaos within oneself, one can achieve a deeper level of self-awareness and self-acceptance.
The Sacred Chao symbolizes everything one need ever know about themselves and more, including the aspects of oneself that may seem unworthy or not worth knowing. Through understanding and embracing the chaos and disorder within, one can find peace and self-love in the acceptance of their true nature. Ultimately, by following the ways of the Chao and letting it carry you over the waves of life, you can come to appreciate and love yourself fully.
Memorize standardized Material
Memorizing standardized put-downs and come-backs can help you deal with hecklers, snobs and negative Nancys. We call them “the gray” , Pinks or NPCs. These kind of to deal with hecklers, ensuring that you can respond swiftly and cleverly to them.
The mindset enables individuals to release rigid rules and expectations, fostering self-acceptance and a sense of liberation. Additionally, Discordianism highlights the significance of humor and not taking oneself too seriously, promoting a lighthearted approach to life and one’s flaws.
Your total self-love will make you a champion of individual conscience and autonomy. This freedom to align with what resonates with you fosters greater self-awareness and personal growth. Furthermore, the emphasis on fun and eccentricity in Discordianism encourages individuals to step outside their comfort zones, experiment with new experiences, and uncover more about themselves.
Use Mood Settlers for Self Love
On the path of self-love, the process of building positivity and self-acceptance into the very atmosphere around you is an important aspect. For the discordian an atmosphere is a place that greatly affects the individual. So be sure to employ lighting and music which as a decisive factor.
Be it that by lighting candles, using sage and creating a soft illumination of light by enveloping yourself in music and love. These elements are able to lift your mood and help you enjoy self-love. Besides this, please keep in mind that the Elisia philosophy of self-improvement is another important factor which can boost your path to self-love. Through giving yourself entirely to self-development and confronting obstacles with undeterred determination, you can deepen your inner knowing and solidify your relationship with yourself. Finally, you will be able to build up a positive environment and keep working on yourself as these are the way for the long journey of self-love and acceptance.
Focus on what you are doing while you are doing it
Finally, the practice of dedicating full attention to tasks and striving for enlightenment fosters mindfulness and self-reflection, leading to personal growth. By embracing these principles and practices within Discordianism, individuals can nurture self-love, acceptance, and personal development on their distinct spiritual journey.
Conclusion
Don’t shy away from the shadows lurking in the corners of your psyche, those pesky bits you deem “unworthy.” They are as much a part of you as your shiny, socially acceptable bits. Embrace the inner banana peel, the occasional bout of inexplicable screaming into a pillow, the questionable fashion choices. These are the very things that make you YOU-nique (patent pending at the Discordian Patent Office, located somewhere between Tuesdays and Thursdays).
To truly have self love like a disocordian you must become the goddess of confusion and be the true believer of the divine chaos. This means you must adore yourself for being the miraculously confused and entirely remarkable being. Let us not forget that in the grand cosmic laugh, the only thing that is crazier than the randomness of existence, is that of trying to suppress it
