ok real talk how do we survive without being angry and sad and tired all the time because things aren’t going to get better and we have to stay alive anyway
what works
what works
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Denial
Distractions
Doughnuts
I've also been thinking about rereading 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Viktor Frankl about his experience as a Holocaust survivor.
Or... violent revolution, the likes of which hasn't been seen since the French saved themselves from Fascist dictators way back in 1790ish...
You can't have a rich 1% if they "lose their heads," because they can't keep us held down when their lackeys join them
Alcohol isn't the answer...although...technically it is a solution...
Picture: last night’s sunset.
Big Vacations (to have something to look forward to).
Nightly Drinks (one to not over do it) and Snacks/Treats.
Ignoring News on the Bad Days.
- altho I do understand it’s not so easy if you live inner city
Find a park if you can!🙏
I also (used to) find people close to me and just be in their presence.
And cuddling, cuddling cures all mental issues. It’s a guaranteed pick-me-up, trust😂🩵💛🩷
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.”
― Terry Pratchett, Sourcery
Sometimes you just can't help getting mad.
Not just with wood, but by working towards a goal that will have an impact on my family.
I also prepare. I try to build community. I do something that brings me joy.
It also helps to seek perspective. How do you feel over different days? If you can prove to yourself the certainty of despair varies, you can recall this later.
enjoy my family. close friends.
everything's in Flux.
off and on good times present themselves.
between the clouds,
Blue Skies will appear occasionally
i'm not positive that works for everybody.
but it's floating my boat...at the Moment.
Make art, love people, explore
I think we all need to find whatever escapist outlets we can.
Do little things for yourself, easy things that make you and those in your circle happy.
Help others when opportunity presents. sometimes it's as simple as reaching out or giving a hug.
But never stop fighting. 🤘
Denial
Delusion
Drinking
If not that, seek an herbal remedy
Or therapy
I also find purpose in helping people and spending time with family. It’s what gets me through the day.
Tapping out for a while when I get overwhelmed is the plan, if we have that luxury.
I cant cope thinking any bigger than 2 steps outwards from me, and I refuse to feel guilty.
I'm not changing the world, but I'm not being crushed by it, either. Best I can do.
Also modded Minecraft but that's basically the same thing.
Even in these times, we have things (people) to be grateful for.
As a chronic pain patient with mental health struggles, it's one of the only reasons I bother to keep breathing.
For me, specifically? Exercise. Cooking. Music.
Find ways to feel joy, doc. Or at least temporary headspace reprieves from the bad stuff.
The hope required to get through this is a muscle like any other and it takes routine, seemingly pointless work to build. Doing what needs to be done to take care of ourselves and our communities.
Because the current cultural nihilism is deliberate and we know better than to give in.
“Learn from the past then let it go. It can’t do anything else for you.”
So when the moment requires something great from you, you're ready and able to meet it.
I don't remember what he was even responding to, but he said that he felt sorry for white people because 'you genuinely believe this shouldn't be happening to you.'
I'm justified in wanting a better life for everyone. But my proximity to whiteness doesn't mean I'm entitled to it.
It was a distinction that didn't exist in my mind before that moment because I had the privilege of being blind to it.
It freed me from laboring under the assumption that I would ever "get back to normal," because normal was still unacceptable for a lot of people.
I shouldn't be laboring under the false belief that it is going to be easy, for me or for anyone else.
There's a certain kind of peace in accepting that.
and also screaming along to screamy music
Not everything is politics, and we should allow ourselves to enjoy all the non-political stuff.
Allow yourself to wallow in it.
Their mission is to exhaust you thru chaos.
Beat them.
Find your joy.
Otherwise, continue my plans for a cabin on my lake property, chickens, a chaos garden, and crafting my old age away.
No mortgage, so I just need passive income. I do not trust government.
Actively practice gratitude
Know that energy is contagious and endeavor to spread positive energy whenever possible
Grow my gardens and build community around food production
Good books and dog cuddles when I need a break
Persist
Resist
Love
Hunter S. Thompson
2. I'm not great at it,, but exercise helps me ward off depression.
3. If you have pets, that can help (esp. dogs). They ground me in the moment.
I wish you the best.
These are challenging times; we need more evidence & examples of people actually caring about each other. It's smart—but scary—to open oneself up in ways that give others a chance to show their best selves... So thanks
I also channel rage and stress into cycling classes so that’s a thing.
Likewise, specific time set aside to feel the feelings and react, etc. (not sure this is a healthy approach, but this is how I cope)
“We can't choose to vanish the dark, but we can choose to kindle the light.”
They can take everything from us but our hope/joy.
For me it was a life-changing book.
No individual has capacity to understand or deal with everything wrong in our world.
Instead, trust that for every serious, Wicked Problem, there are smart, focused people working on answers and solutions.
Also it's very personal and I don't think there is one right answer for everyone either.
But I totally understand why many people don't believe that anymore.
It's complicated I'm not saying grape or shit like that is someone's fault.
But it is possible to be genuinely optimistic and have good reflected back to you.
If you try to distract or deny it away, you create cognitive dissonance which is trouble down the line.
You grow big enough to hold it *and* seek happiness where it lies.
And stay off of the Internet.