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[positivelypositivethoughts]

[bennusimurgh]

Manifesto of Humanity: Behavior in a Complex World

Introduction

In a world where human behavior and the way we perceive each other are filled with contradictions and nuances, it’s time to rethink how we interact with those around us. Too often, we judge people by what they can offer us, instead of seeing their inherent worth. It’s time to stop measuring a person’s value by what they can do for you and start asking yourself, “How can I be of value to others?”

Core Statement

“Don’t do harm to others and, if you can, bring a little light into the world.”

Explanation of Key Words:

• “Don’t do harm to others”: This principle is rooted in the need to be aware of the consequences of your actions. In psychology, it’s widely recognized that everyone has hidden aspects of their personality that can lead to negative behavior. Recognizing these aspects and controlling them helps minimize the harm we might inflict on others.

• “Bring a little light into the world”: This call to action reflects the pursuit of personal growth and self-realization. It’s about striving for understanding, kindness, and spreading these qualities in the world around us. This isn’t just a personal journey—it’s a contribution to the greater good.

Putting the Manifesto into Practice

1. Self-Awareness

Before you act, ask yourself: “Could my action or inaction cause harm to others?” This is a crucial step towards self-awareness and living in harmony with the world. Psychology has long asserted that mindfulness helps avoid the conflicts and projections that arise when we don’t understand the true reasons for our actions.

2. Empathy and Understanding

Strive to understand and respect the needs, desires, and feelings of others. Empathy and understanding are the foundation of healthy relationships and society as a whole. These are the qualities that allow us to create more harmonious and just communities.

3. Gratitude and Positive Thinking

Every day, find a reason to express gratitude—whether it’s for help, kind words, or just the presence of someone in your life. Practicing gratitude improves mental health and strengthens social bonds. It’s a simple but powerful way to change the world for the better.

Core Tenets of the Manifesto

1. Acknowledge Your Flaws

Everyone has flaws that can lead to negative actions. It’s important to recognize them and work on overcoming them. In leadership, it’s also accepted that acknowledging weaknesses is essential to minimize their impact on decision-making.

2. The Inner Light

Within each of us is the potential for goodness. This light—our inner wisdom and strength—helps us become better and influence the world around us. The pursuit of personal growth and self-realization is a key component of a healthy personality.

3. Collective Responsibility

Every action we take affects the world around us. This is particularly important to understand in the context of collective responsibility, where each of our actions shapes the common future. In leadership, there’s a concept of being responsible for the outcome, and this applies not just in business but in personal life as well.

4. Practical Steps

To bring these principles to life, it’s important to:

• Practice daily mindfulness.

• Engage in community life and help those around you.

• Cultivate a habit of gratitude and empathy.

Conclusion: A Vision for the Future

Imagine a world where everyone acknowledges their flaws, strives for self-realization, and acts for the greater good. Such a world would be filled with understanding, kindness, and respect for every living being. This manifesto is not just a call to action—it’s a path to creating a better world for all of us.

[wrappedinamysteryy]

Be kind to the elder people you meet outside. Not every elderly person is blessed to have a child who treats them with kindness at home.

[tintafugaz]

He is the One Who has made the earth humble at your service. So move through its tracts and enjoy His provisions. Bear in mind that the revival to New Life will again be in His Dominion.

[girlactionfigure]

thefactyodea

Breaking news from @jewishuncensoredthat “Hamas is unable to provide Israel with 40 hostages alive!”  עם ישראל חי 

[frommydiary]

Never regret being too kind, your reward is with Allah, not people.!

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

[i-nezka]

So I just spilled my sugary drink today, into the casket with clean and drying dishes and was not mad at all. I was surprised at first, not because I spilled something, it was the reaction in me.

Quick backstory - Sooo, a few weeks back I started watching how-to-not-traumatize your kid videos because why not, it can come handy sometimes in the future and since I have no baby, child or kiddo my brain started to use the approach on me.

Literally, the first thing that came to mind was, oh, no problem, don't be sad, it caused no harm, not the end of the world. Let just clean it up together, while we talk about how can we avoid spilling our drink next time. And wow, by the time I was done cleaning, I was still chill enough to note this down. I deserve that high-five now.

So I decided to post this, and happily drank a sip of my drink just to spill it again. Still, it is ok, because fuck it, it just a drink.

BE KIND TO YOURSELF! I have to clean up the before it dries and ants start to make camp in my kitchen. Bye!

[sanneannelies7]

Please read interviews and listen to podcasts about RWRB

I feel like a lot of people are missing the point of the movie, or the changes that were made. The love these people have put into it is amazing. I have read and listened to every thing about this movie. I already love the movie. But hearing Matthew Lopez talk about his first film is amazing! He has so much passion. Everyone on this project did it with love and care. He made it as he wanted to. He read the book and saw this movie in his own mind and that is what he made. You got to love it, it is the same thing we do with fan fiction. To say you absoluty hate it, baffels me. We need more movies like this. So please listen, read and learn. Thank you.

[elfpuddle]

Just a note to say I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth. My job is a bit overwhelming at the moment, my best friends are getting divorced, and my mom had surgery this week to remove a growth that is indeed cancerous.

Thank you in advance for your prayers

[suprememastertv]

Q.: Why should one be a vegetarian [vegan]?

Master: Because God forbids taking any life. God is Love and Mercy. If we want to be near God, we must be as loving and merciful as Hes is. In the Bible, it says, “Thou shall not kill.”

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[frommydiary]

The finest souls are those who gulped pain and avoid making others taste it's bitterness.

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[okdollface]

we all know the story, you adore a doll line and you can't WAIT for new releases... only to find out that it's been discontinued.

today i want to introduce two doll lines that seem SO damn promising only to be discontinued before they were even able to release a second wave.

Meet Zeenie. Produced in 2013 by independent designers Hansini and Laxmi Wadhwani, they were a group of 6 highly articulated (24 points of articulation) 12 inch tall dolls. The girls were fashionable eco-warriors who each fought for their own environmental cause AND each doll (and their packaging!) are made from eco-friendly and recyclable materials!!

Oh and if you're wondering how it came to be?

(via their original Kickstarter) - “The concept and mission behind Zeenie Dollz started with a sketch by Hansini Wadhwani, the creator, designer and inventor of the series. Hansini showed her mother, Laxmi Wadhwani, the first sketch of a girl with flowing blue hair and explained that her persona was that of Mother Earth. With overwhelming support and belief in the concept, Laxmi leveraged her years of experience in the textile industry to bring Zennia, the first doll in the series, to life. From there, the mother-daughter duo have worked together through every step of the creative process to take a beautiful sketch, a meaningful cause and a passion for the environment, and merge it into the Zeenie Dollz series.” Please I am not crying you're crying...

They only ever released the original 6 dolls but they were available to purchase online up until 2019.

Now let's look at B-Kind! B-Kind was produced by Jada Toys (creator of Cutie Pops) in 2021 along with the non-profit company Kindess.org.

Similar to Zeenie, the dolls were 12.5 inches tall with 11 points of articulation and made from eco-friendly recyclable materials. They released 5 dolls initially (Brianna, Koral, Ivy, Nora & Daisy) and added a 6th doll (Hope) to the lineup. Each doll fought from a particular cause ranging from ending bullying, to saving the oceans, and came with a DIY kit that reflected the doll's unique passions. Brianna even comes with a DIY for an additional outfit!

Daisy, Brianna and Nora all got a second release with a refreshed face-up and a new outfit but unlike the first release these dolls did not come with DIY kits. There were also little dolls produced that were 6 inches tall with 5 points of articulation that looked similar to Brianna, Koral, and Ivy.

The dolls were speculated to be discontinued as the B-Kind website was taken down and the Facebook page stopped posting in 2023.

So what the hell? They were promising doll lines with unique concepts, good articulation and adorable dolls - why would they be discontinued? The sad truth is that the doll industry is a RUTHLESS one! and as sweet as a doll line created by a mother & daughter duo is, they don't stand a chance when their opponents are Mattel and MGA Entertainment. A doll being successful and obtaining multiple years of fresh releases doesn't really rely on quality and instead on how much shelf space they can get in stores. When you think about the sheer amount of space Mattel and MGA Entertainment take up alone, you can see how the system is rigged against them.

I hope that one day we can have better avenues to purchase dolls that don't rely on trying to compete with an industry giant who has been unbeatable for over a century. It's genuinely a travesty that dolls with as much heart as these dolls do fail because success is simply an impossible feat.

[littlehannekin18]

I don't know if anyone will see this, but I needed to get it out.

Liam Payne's death has been heartbreaking in ways I honestly didn't think was possible. I didn't expect to have so many feelings about it, and yet here I am. Reading the letters and the autopsy report absolutely broke me.

For context, I was only maybe 9 when One Direction debuted. I only really fell in love with them when I was 11, so I didn't get to have some of the more personal experiences that older fans (like teens) may have had. I never had the pleasure of going to a concert or meet&greets. Even so, every girl has the right to choose her boy band and One Direction was what I grew up listening to in my formative years.

Liam was always my favorite. He had this bright smile and such a chill personality. After everyone split, he kind of went quiet for a while building his family and living more privately, but I always silently wished him the best, as I did all the boys. Hearing the news surfaced so many new emotions for me. Like, he has a 7 year old son that he loved dearly. That's crazy to me. He still spoke with the boys and even met with them and Simon on occasion. Reading all of their kind words about him, his son, and his career really made that evident.

Not only is it heartbreaking to lose such a wonderful human being, but the context around his death just makes it that much worse. There has been talk amongst the community of a possible reunion in the hopes that they could sing together again (Louis even touched on it in his letter). But, the timing of this tragedy has swept that dream out from under us. I keep thinking, "well, maybe they will still come together, for Liam's sake." But I just can't imagine One Direction without him. You turn on any given song, and the first voice you hear 8/10 times is Liam. He was such a key part of who they were as a band, it will never be the same.

The worst feeling to me, is that I don't feel like I can share this anywhere else but here. I can't post on my personal accounts like Facebook or snapchat because people will make fun of me. I was made fun of all my life for listening to silly little boy bands. Classmates would draw over their faces on my notebooks and tease me for my backpack.

I know I never got to meet him or see him in person. But that doesn't mean that he wasn't special to me. It would be no different if it had been Harry or Niall. I deserve the right to grieve a person that I looked up to as a child, that I admired and adored, without being scrutinized.

So, if you are reading this, please be kind. People are allowed to feel strongly about grief. Greif is different for everybody, and no one should ever feel ashamed for grieving. Show some love to the Directioners out there who are grieving silently like me.