I say, not entirely in jest, that self-actualization has thus far felt like being six again. Recently the parallels between little space and my practice as a Buddhist have become apparent enough for me to consider mentally significant, at least for myself.
![Mackenzie's note. The following alt-text has omitted Sanskrit terms for the sake of screen-readers. The graphic has included translations with each term, so you won't be wanting for much. May you be healthy, happy, and peaceful.
Archetypes for the six unwholesome attachment factors in the late classical period Oos American (spelled as U.S. American) Buddhist Parable "The Friends"
Ratchel [sic] represents ignorance. Ratchel's Liberation from suffering in the cycle of reincarnation is consitently impeded by her refusal to internalize difficult lessons that might otherwise lead her to right action.
Ross From Friends represents Repugnance. Ross From Friends is kept clinging tight to attachments through disgust at a world and at people whose failures he sees clearly - in exact proportion to his ignorance to his own equivalent failures.
Sheldon (Chandler is pictured) represents conceit. The smug, self-admiring Sheldon is almost guaranteed a bad reincarnation. He has wasted the opportunity to find the Buddha-nature in himself in this life, driven from it by the false certainty that the suffering he experiences can neither improve nor intensify.
Momica represents indecision. Momica needs to make up her fucking mind. You're straight and know like three men you're not related to. It's not hard.
Diseased cat represents Opinion. Diseased Cat's search for truth has only lead her to attachment to understanding, a common impediment to achieving enlightenment among ascetics and seekers.
Unknown Friend (Joey is pictured) represents sensuality. The Unknown Friend looks for oblivion in the warm embrace of a lover's arms; he will never find it there but the pleasure of the pursuit will keep him searching, as attested by all the folktales and songs about the Unknown Friend passed down from generation to generation.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2tfxpj34akf3kkbbcuhs6y4u/bafkreie356odfz4w75qr7jdpq4khipr3htn5fsv7wyybqcbtpvr2umezgy)
