#Personal Peace

[captainjonnitkessler]

Sometimes I wish we would start calling out the performative radicalism on this site for the poser bullshit it is. "Remember, it's always morally correct to kill a cop!" "Don't forget to firebomb your local government office!" "Wow, it sure would be a shame if these instructions on how to make a molotov cocktail got spread around!"

Okay. But you're not killing cops or firebombing government offices. You are posting on a dying microblogging website to a carefully-curated echo chamber that has radicalized itself into thinking that taking the absolute most extreme position on any subject is praxis but that anyone discussing the most practical way to effect actual change is your sworn enemy. You do not have the street cred OR the activist cred to be talking about killing cops, babe.

[symphonyofsilence]

Let the poor man rest.

[gpstudios]

Title: International Day of Peace: Fostering Global Harmony and Unity

On International Day of Peace, September 21, join the global effort to promote harmony and unity. Participate in peaceful events, practice kindness, and support initiatives aimed at resolving conflicts and fostering understanding.

Introduction International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21, is a global call for harmony and tranquility. This day encourages individuals and communities worldwide to reflect on the importance of peace, promote understanding, and take actionable steps toward resolving conflicts. Join the movement to foster a more peaceful world through acts of kindness, dialogue, and community…

[genericpuff]

starting 2024 off on a good fucking note

snoozing tumblr live PERMANENTLY 👏👏👏

[markmcole]

How to React When Wronged: Insights from an Ancient Proverb

In life, we all face moments when we are wronged. Whether it’s a harsh word from a colleague, an unjust decision at work, or a betrayal by a friend, the immediate instinct might be to seek revenge or retaliate. However, an ancient piece of wisdom offers a different perspective on how to respond in such situations: “Don’t say, ‘I will get even for this wrong.’ Wait for the Lord to handle the…

[themandalalady]

24-144 Forgiving

[anna-scribbles]

let him speak

[wildwitchwondering]

I want to wake up wanting to wake up most mornings. And by that I mean feeling rested and with some energy but also emotionally looking forward to my day.

I want to wake up feeling well rested and recharged.

I want to wake up glad to be awake, as opposed to the alternatives.

I want to wake up looking forward to my day and my participation in it.

I'm not talking about Christmas morning as a kid level, though I would like more days like that. I mean that warm glow of emotional baseline that feels a little like the 3rd day of your vacation. The stress is off. The to-do list has some things, but you have the capacity to handle them. You have the time and resources to savor a little bit.

[yourstrulymyself]

….i hate to admit it but I have a crush on you.

Attracted to the idea of you being mine.. but I’m too shy to even shoot my shot..

not afraid of rejection though..

Just can’t seem get the butterflies to subside for a moment to mutter words to you…

Hoping, that one day, the opportunity arrives til then..

I will continue to write

[sanetimental]

The Concept of Peace and Power

The post examines the complex relationship between peace and power, discussing their varying roles within society and personal life. It emphasizes the need to balance peace and power for a harmonious society.

Introduction Peace and power are two concepts that are often seen as contradictory, but they can actually coexist and complement each other. They have been central to human civilization since time immemorial. They are two sides of the same coin, each influencing and shaping the other in a complex, often paradoxical, relationship. Abstract Peace and power are two fundamental concepts that have…

[starburstminibot]

What’s megatron’s reaction to bee’s sparkling?? And that breakdown’s the father..? I’m curious.

It's not everyday Megatron meets a bot who's not already aware of every wrong he's ever committed. It's not everyday he meets a bot who isn't terrified of him at first, but instead looks at him with awe and wonder.

You can't just reform your entire life/ideals and not go a little soft...

Though, it's important to note that Megatron still has a lot of relationships to repair. Not just with the autobots...

Megatron isn't the only one trying to turn over a new leaf. However, having some recent experience in trying to become a better person, he assumes he can maybe share some advice. Perhaps it was a moment of hopefulness, that he too could be looked at so fondly as Optimus; that he could be looked upon as a guidance figure.

[teaboot]

I feel like if you're using a lot of disposable plastic bags in your day to day life, you've gotta do something sustainable to make up for it. Like using bamboo toilet paper or eco friendly cat litter or something, yknow

Honestly I exaggerate for comedic effect, while I DO routinely use ziplock bags to hold spaghetti I cook maybe once a month and the bag itself is usually for freezer storage. I actually throw out maybe one bag a week? I DO hate washing plates and tupperware and junk but that usually just means I eat sandwiches without a plate.

I agree though that needless waste should be avoided, and I do avoid it- biodegradable bags and recyclables, empty butter tubs used to store leftovers, etc.

This said, though, not applicable necessarily for myself but for a lot of others- I feel that it's importat to remember that there are many people who legitimately NEED things like plastic straws, or catheters, or pre-packaged foods

And the idea that that's a moral failing that individuals need to personally make up for when a single billionaire blows out more CO2 in a long weekend than I will in my whole life on a superjet meet-cute in the Bolivian rainforest between humvee drag races funded by the river-polluting textiles plants they planted in a third world country to avoid EPA laws and give an entire village stillbirths and stomach cancer is an idea that those very same bigwigs have spent a LOT of time and money investing in planting in the public psyche.

Like- Glass bottles are infinitely recyclable, so why are so many drinks in plastic now? Loads of drinks manufacturers used to buy them back and clean them for re-use, so why did they stop? If they chose to make something out of a limited and environmentally irresponsible material, why is it my failing to track down a correct process of disposal for them? What if there are none in my area? Do I lobby for more recycling plants in my area? Do I set aside some of my limited time outside the pain factory of my job- which I have more than one of, thanks to rising costs of things just like that drink I just emptied- to properly dispose of this company's waste FOR them?

Say coca-cola just rolled up to your town and started dumping millions of empty plastic bottles in the street, going, "wow, you should really think about building and staffing a recycling depot, it would be really shameful of you to just put these in the trash." When companies purposefully use materials with limited lifespans- because yes, even plastic can only be reused so many times- and tell you it's your own fault if it harms the environment- that's essentially what they're doing, just with more steps.

Yes, its important to be as environmentally concious as we can in our day to day life, but responsible sustainability is not catholicism. We don't get good boy points from our lord and savior Captain Planet every time the average low-income household gathers together to hold hands and repent for a single-use plastic that allows them to access something they need.

Entire families could eat trees and shit dead lithium batteries for years and still not do as much damage to the planet as an average dye plant or braindead celebrity does in a week just for fun, and I'm mad about it

...this went on longer than intended.

TL/DR: DO recycle and minimize waste, but don't beat yourself up over the little waste you can't avoid, and follow the money.

EDIT: Part 2

[jirls]

[starsonablackboard]

are you sure?

[chipsy]

Mental health status: Need to look at the sea for hours and stay quiet.