Day 3
SE this morning. Emperor tonight.
@Sub.Zero,
I listened to SE this morning, and I’m going to listen to New Emperor tonight.
Reason: Since I began thinking about it, I’ve been drawn to it. My biggest motivation is personal power, being in control of myself, and taking responsibility for …well, myself. As anyone familiar with the emotional recovery field knows, taking responsibility for oneself is tricky as hell. We’ll show up, perpetually blaming and berating ourselves for people mistreating us, and there’s a strong push to stop owning everyone else’s shit.
It’s addictive. Easy af. But growth grinds to a halt when I don’t own what “I” did. The system often enables and encourages this.
In sharp contrast, I find owning my shit very empowering. …Having balance is another issue 
Also, I woke up desiring that sense of personal power. I’d have listened this morning if I hadn’t had that experience earlier this week. I don’t want to puke my garbage at my family today. SE is a good “calming” sub.
Manifestations from New Emperor:
I said yesterday I felt insecure when talking to a cashier. Stuff was still churning, so yes. I pulled away, but it stayed on my mind. I felt more confidence and, to a lesser degree, driven to pursue women. All this was in my mind.
I then had my doctor’s appointment. I felt like one nurse was reading some aura off me, as her words were aimed at getting my attention (and I’ve never met this woman). Then, the check-out clerk, a cute young blond, locked eyes with me a few times, and our 2 minute conversation was laced with tension. I didn’t expect this, but something inside me felt right about it. Like it was completely normal and natural to me. I wasn’t nervous. I desired this.
And though this is very unusual in my experience, it felt very natural. As if it were part of my being vs. it being “pushed” on me.
And I hear the replies saying ZP brings out your own desires. Yeah. My habit is berating or even shaming myself for having sexual impulses around women (often, since I’ve felt clueless and unconfident about pursuing). In contrast, yesterday’s experiences were quite beautiful. Even organic.
Money-wise, I’m steadily looking at business opportunities and doing something I’ve never done: I’m wondering “is this who I am?” I’m wondering about passive trading and a few online businesses, and I’m wondering if I’d enjoy this if I made enough to quit my day job. Would this fulfill me? And what are my strengths I bring to the table?
Powerful stuff. Moreso than even my own internal shit 
Question: Maybe I should allow this to help steer my future subliminal commitments? How so? Probably just giving it time to do that very thing.
@James