It actually is very important that you do things that you take pleasure in, regularly. That is part of how you survive the things that feel like they are going to destroy you.
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They really help don’t they. I love my books and music. It is a battle to focus right now for me. But I keep on fighting for solid ground. It is the only way to survive this 💩 show
Recently, I took the time to write a physical list of all of the things I'm remotely interested in and was pleasantly surprised. For years, I thought I had no interests or originality. So regularly honing in on things I actually enjoy doing, learning, experiencing has been deeply rewarding.
Same. I’ve always been a creative, but had long tired of many of my interests. Made a list of new creative interests & it was so refreshing. Kudos to you!
They want us to be miserable. They want us to despair. Joy and existence are resistance. I repeat these things to myself but the pain sort of still feels like heavy weight on my chest most of the time ugh
Thanks for reinforcing such an incredibly important approach to exploring the best possibilities for each day of our lives, Chanda! If we're going to be valuable to and help others, we need to ensure that our own wellbeing is a top priority as well ... something I waited too long to embrace. 👍💯🙏
Just talking with my wife about this. How a walk in a park, listening to music, dinner with friends can bring such joy, and the importance of enjoying them
You’re absolutely right. Taking time to do things you genuinely enjoy can be a lifeline during tough times. It helps you reconnect with yourself and reminds you there’s still light, even in the darkest moments. It’s not just survival it’s a way to reclaim your strength.
In the age of AI generated garbage, the best act of revolt is to double down and enjoy life more, create more Art & be even more human they refuse for you to be
Well said, self-care is so important. In a similar vein, put your own oxygen mask on before helping others around you with theirs. This is something I struggle with often.
I agree wholeheartedly. Listen to music. Watch your favorite TV show. Read your favorite book. Dance around the room. Call a friend or family member. Write a letter. Write in your blog or journal. Spend time with your pets. Go for a walk. Go shopping. JUST DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY!
States (FOTUS) can't be expected to follow the law. The insurrectionists he pardoned can't be expected to follow the law. The corrupt SCOTUS he stacked can't be expected to uphold the constitution. The MAGA owned and operated media can't be expected to be fair. Thank a MAGA
I am already striking. Just do it! Stay home and entertain. Don't buy anything you don't have to for as long as possible, then shop local and avoid MAGA owned businesses. Vacations are camping trips to state parks. Boycott FB, X, & all MAGA owned media. Get news from PBS, NPR, and trusted sites.
For me it’s the gym, and delightful Sci fi/fantasy role play games with my brothers and another group of LGBT players. The collaborative storytelling about fantastic heroes lets us exercise our courage and compassion in fiction, which we then bring into our real life activism.
My issue is that nothing feels good anymore. Making art, watching tv, playing video games, doing puzzles, everything just feels so pointless now because I feel like I’m waiting for the worst to happen. It’s hard to enjoy anything anymore, and idk how to change it :/
Thank you. I started watching Lost an episode or two at a time with my 15yo mid-December & it felt silly & hard to do it tonight, but sitting with her felt good.
Is is bad that one of the things I take pleasure in is coming on here and screaming obscenities at Naranja Nero and his goat-fucking clan of baboons? 😁
Its also why poor people spend money on frivolous shit. Just to not feel improvised for a while, to get some mental relief from constantly being in survival mode.
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God bless you dear! And don't you ever change!
anything. Quite a relief.
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