Elijah Szasz
1 min readDec 20, 2023

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YJ Jun, your narrative about Mika and the encounter with the foxes, intertwined with reflections on human instincts, resonates deeply. As someone who values the connection between human behavior and our innate tendencies, your exploration of overcoming harmful instincts is both insightful and relatable. Your analogy of training Mika not to tug as a metaphor for managing base desires in humans adds a layer of richness to the storytelling. The personal anecdotes, like dealing with a passive-aggressive coworker, make the narrative highly relatable, emphasizing the universality of navigating instinctual responses.

Your journey of channeling emotions into productive outlets, from crafting neutral emails to learning K-Pop choreography, showcases the power of human agency in transforming instinctual reactions. The reward system you employ, akin to reinforcing positive behavior in Mika, offers a practical approach to self-care. It's a testament to the nuanced choices available to humans compared to animals, allowing us to navigate a complex spectrum of emotions.

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Elijah Szasz
Elijah Szasz

Written by Elijah Szasz

I write aobut frameworks for new habits, systems, and deep experiences - in a 21 Day wrapper. https://www.21days.com/

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