There is no game. There is no attachment, for if there was, the wealth of the world would've fled with the first greedy humans.
There is no narcissism to obliterate. You need to embrace the narcissist, understand this particular facet of your existence here that is specific to you, and humble it as you would your ego.
If there is no good and evil, then these things we kill in ourselves in trying to reach the human construct of peace or wisdom, only serve to line the path of our existence with self-defeat.
Validation is important, from yourself and others. It is what we are seeking validation for that determines the value of such validation. If you want validation for your physique, such validation will come with hungry lustful stares from admirers and will be worth one evening. If you want validation when you hope you are not alone, the validation of that is worth the universe.
Of all your posts, I feel like I've gotten to know you best with this one. Keep exploring
Whoa. Golden.
Thanks for sharing this. I appreciate the insight. :-)