Self-criticism and punishment are the steadfast of discipline.

Self-criticism and punishment are the steadfast of discipline.
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“Loving yourself” / “Forgiving yourself” - Leads to feelings of self-entitlement, selfishness, and weakness of character.
Which in turn leads laziness, lack of quality in your work and to flaws such as cheating in relashionships (as just one example)
Don’t “Love yourself” - Instead be the “master of yourself”
No, This will not make you happy – it is not meant to! - Happiness is not the goal!
The meaning on life is NOT happiness and comfort!
You are not either entitled or guaranteed these things.
Meaning comes from humility, sacrifice, helping others, and a taming of both your ego and your fear.
Maybe you think I am nuts – And (shrug) That IS ok.
You don't have to listen – your life is your own – not mine.
But I felt I needed to at least offer a different point of view.
Ultimately the choice is your own – I'm not your parent or your teacher,
I've done my bare minimum moral diligence. - Duty done.
You are your own problem – not mine.
Either the trite and comforting – of the difficult and the real.

But don't bother moaning and whining at me about your “hurt feeling” opinions, about my personal philosophy.
Because I don't care... Don't want to hear it....
“Do what thou wilt” - - With this information.
And leave me the hell alone.