Amirah Stephanie (187813768) wrote::bye: Hi James!

I think Yo is very much a microcosm of reality. These days much more than I would like at times. While it doesn't have to be that way, it's just the nature of humanity that insists upon it being so.

People tend to exist in subgroups, if that is what they want and need in life. Some people just haven't found their people. Others, truly don't desire or need people in the game for a variety of reasons...(both healthy and not so much). Just as there are people who strive to be seen and in the thick of things, there are others who only exist in Yo to create and/or share. And some people take on personas for Yo, behaving in ways they would never do so outside of this game. Some seek attention in the game that they cannot have in reality. Yet, still others are the absolute best of themselves in this game. Basically, you get a little bit of everything. Such is life!

Me, I'm about using my Yo time to relax, expand my creativity and interacting with others (spending a little time getting to know new people and nurturing all my Yo relationships in small ways).

When I find myself getting caught up in the things of Yo that do not sustain me or my peace, I step back and recenter myself and only move forward in a way that works for me. In the past, I was very social in Yo and had several small groups of friends I did things with regular (from creating, to being an interior decorator for others, to participating in contests/games, to partying in a Yo way with small groups of friends). Today, I prefer to spend about 80% of my time creating while I'm in Yo, 10% doing things individually with friends or family in Yo and 10% sharing and enjoying what others share (in small doses here in the forum). I have absolutely zero interest in drama, competition or causing anyone any harm. For me, my Yo time is a time of peace, relaxation and existing in genuine kindness with others (especially when mob mentality takes over from other directions).

So, what do you do in Yo today that sustains your spirit? I say hold fast to those things, engage with those who have an acceptance for who you are (within reason of course) and just do your own thing in Yo. Wishing you peace and creativity in your Yo spaces.