Frank with Fristo

We have known Fristo for years on 7cups. Well, some of us have. But why do they exist here? Everyone has their underlying, sometimes unsaid, motives behind their appearances to the world. Presenting you this talk ‘Frank with Fristo’, where fristo uncovered themselves to all extent possible!

Talk written, directed and enacted by fristo!

Fristo, what makes you offer your kindness at 7cups?

Like any other human being, I have sought and pursued various kinds of pleasures. The motive of each human being, behind whatever they choose to do, is happiness and satisfaction. The value of a pleasure is determined by its longevity. I have come to realise, again and over again, that all other pleasures but kindness, lead to dissatisfaction, disturbance, and disgust. Kindness is the only worthwhile pursuit.

Alright, I got what you said. But fristo, tell us, it is easier said than done. It is easier understood than followed. Do you never stray and be caught by delusions and deceptions? What helps you find your way again?

You are right. Despite carrying wisdom, it is the nature of mind to stray and befool and be befooled. Honesty is what saves the day. Self-honesty is the highest and purest form of honesty. I try to be self-honest. If I did a mistake, I cajole myself and help myself start again on my path of self-honesty. I am also always on the lookout for people, places and things that connect the most to me. And that is how I had discovered 7cups, amongst my many other precious discoveries.

What are those other precious discoveries, fristo?

I am not sure I feel comfortable sharing all of them, but I’ll share few here. Wait, let this be a secret. Because I feel it won’t be helpful to you or the reader if I share them here. Plus, different things connect to different kinds of people. So I encourage you to keep questioning and introspecting within yourself. Seek that which will last with you, and courageously and boldly dare to abandon anything less.

How far does 7cups connect with you, and what are your plans here?

As much as I have liked to be here, my stay on 7cups is for as long as I do not find anything better. I am not an online kind of person, but in the absence of anything better offline, 7cups has been to my rescue. I could explore and express freely the kindness in me. It has contributed a lot in freeing my spirit. I have lived here, in the true sense of the word. But, a ‘life’ in an online setting has an upper cap; there is a limit to how much freedom you could feel through your screen. But amidst the sea of the entire online universe today, for me, and I am sure for many, 7cups is the best possible online spot; it is the best the internet could have offered.

I have no set plans on 7cups, never had them, but to live each day as it comes, and express my heart whenever an opportunity presents. And to express my leadership creativity, in trying to make the community better via my presence.

Lastly, fristo, anything that 7cups can do for you?

I have a question to ask to 7cups. Where were you before? But I am glad I discovered you, explored you, and lived you. Thank you. You could not give me anything more precious than what you have offered me by simply existing. Thank you to each one of us who put aside everything else in life and spend some time on 7cups receiving and giving support. Thanks for valuing your and others’ mental health. Believe me you, everything valuable in life has its seeds in a sound mental health. Without a healthy mind, everything is shallow and short lived.

To all the cupsers, I am glad to have had mental contact of kindness and compassion with you. Warm wishes.

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This interview is part of the Living with Leaders Interview Series. Learn about the series here