Hamartia (Greek: ἁμαρτία) literally means "to miss the mark". In the context of Greek tragedy, it's a fatal flaw,a subtle or glaring error in judgment that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero.
Naming the quiet flaws, the stuff nobody claps for, takes guts. “Not enough” is one I see everywhere, but it is rarely called out. You do it here, no performance, no begging for applause: just putting it on the table. That’s what real self-awareness looks like.
What lands for me is the ache you name: living life trying to measure up to something you barely define, shaping every pause and decision. Most people never get honest with themselves about it. You have.
Thanks for writing this without wrapping it up in a bow. Sometimes, honesty is enough.
I didn’t expect to relate to this as much as I did. It was beautifully written. maybe in the future I’ll discover my own hamartias
thank you
Two thumbs up beautiful
Naming the quiet flaws, the stuff nobody claps for, takes guts. “Not enough” is one I see everywhere, but it is rarely called out. You do it here, no performance, no begging for applause: just putting it on the table. That’s what real self-awareness looks like.
What lands for me is the ache you name: living life trying to measure up to something you barely define, shaping every pause and decision. Most people never get honest with themselves about it. You have.
Thanks for writing this without wrapping it up in a bow. Sometimes, honesty is enough.
i fw w/ this very much
thank you !!!!
Dear lord, my friend, you outrank a Grayhat Mage! Genius tier human intelligence. Welcome to the club.
have you identified your hamartia?
Yeah. I am a predator, an annihilator, and I have a delusional innocence. I also classify as genius.
i’m curious, how does this manifest in your daily life?
I am afraid to stand