a-fvckin-men, brotha. 🙌
didn't need to read much beyond the first paragraph to agree here. lol. oh man, the self-help cult. what a fascinating phenomena of capitalistic perversion enticing people into the hamster-wheel of "constant and never-ending improvement." so much to say. (perhaps this is another ping on the book idea I started 18 years ago). you do well to frame some of it succinctly as you have here.
veering to an aside... if you're ever spend any time on Instagram, I highly recommend following Healing From Healing - one of the most brilliant, hilarious accounts that shines light on much of the self-help & spiritual pop trend madnesses. quality entertainment, with some great philosophical threads weaved in that somewhat resonate with parts of the themes you graze on here.
Yes let it resonate maybe you should revive and strengthen your book ideas.
I think times are kinda desperate right now for them and a change from within. I don't see unification through an external force, but weather from exploring our mutual inner source. All these self improments ( or at least most ) equal like a donkey following a carrot. Its distraction, its illusion or if you are familiar with ancient Indian philosophy: Maya, the great illusion we are striving to, like moths attracted to light. Only if you lead your eyes inward you can free yourself! Albeit that sounded a bit dramatic haha
Always a pleasure having a chat with you!