#shared humanity

[paradoxarchive]

shared humanity: life is good and i have the time

holly warburton + tags from this post

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

Salome Sibonex: I had that same example of adopting ideas that I was told were good for me because well, you know, feminism or like Latin American issues or whatever it might be. They're told to you as, "this is for you. This is, we're we're going to help you. We're highlighting all the ways that you're being hurt, and that's how we're going to help you."

But I found that it did the same thing [as you]. It got me to focus primarily on who's out to get me, what obstacles are around me, and it comes with this baked in notion that the real problem is bigger than you. The real problem, the real obstacle is always something that is bigger than you. And as an individual, you're kind of at the mercy of that.

And it pushes this identification with your groups as well, as opposed to this kind of like focus on our shared humanity or individuality."

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Full video:

How Social Justice Is Exploiting Us ft. Kimi Kaititi & Salomé Sibonex

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Victimhood sold as "empowerment."

[studentbyday]

whenever i see my tumblr stats, it feels absolutely insane. 🙈

overall in a good way, i guess...

thank you for visiting my corner of the internet 💌

[theprogressivesadist]

[graymand]

I curled up in my blanket on a rainy Christmas eve

In a world that sometimes feels defined by individual pursuits, the act of selfless generosity during this season becomes a powerful reminder of our shared humanity. Life finds deeper purpose when we extend kindness and compassion to others. I am not merely referring to large gestures, but to myriad forms of generosity one can conceive. Personally, I believe that generosity transcends mere…

[lgbtlunaverse]

The world exists in such a baffling state of simultaneous sex-aversion and sex-hegemony. Every social platform on the internet is trying to banish sex workers to the shadow realm but I can't post a tweet without at least two bots replying P U S S Y I N B I O. People are self-censoring sex to seggs and $3× but every other ad you see is still filled with half-naked women. Rightwingers want queer people arrested for so much as existing in the same postal code as a child and are also drumming up a moral panic about how teenage boys aren't getting laid enough. I feel like I'm losing my mind.

[gayvampyr]

asking people to be mindful of others when sharing a communal space (especially one you cannot just up and leave from) is not selfish or misanthropic. come on now

[throughquieteyes]

The Loss of a Pet: The Heartbreak of Goodbye

Losing Percy, especially when he was so young, has left a profound emptiness in my heart. The world lost Percy at just a little over a year old. Pets become so much more than companions—they are woven into the fabric of our lives, our daily routines, our moments of comfort. And when they’re gone, everything feels different. The house is quieter, the spaces where they used to be feel so empty.

Our ability to love and form deep connections isn’t limited to humans; it extends to the animals we welcome into our lives. This capacity for attachment underlines the profound depth of human nature, where love knows no boundaries.

I came across a quote on Pinterest once that resonated deeply with me: “The only time your pets break your heart is when they have to leave.” A truth that, at first, feels almost too simple to speak to the depth of the grief we feel when a pet passes. But the more I think about it, the more it makes sense. Percy, like every other pet, gave his love freely. He filled my life with joy, comfort, and a sense of peace that only a pet can provide.

Experiencing the joy Percy brought into my life and the grief of his loss, mirrors the paradox of human nature—the coexistence of joy and sorrow.

It’s strange, the way grief works. It’s not just the absence of them physically, but also the small moments—like the way Percy would nudge me for attention, jump at my feet and butt with claws out, cuddle & follow me from room to room. It’s these little things that make their loss feel so final, as though a part of us has gone with them.

But there’s also a quiet gratitude in the grief. Even though it hurts so much, I’m grateful for every moment we had together. Percy taught me about unconditional love, patience, and the simple joy of being in the moment. Even now, I can feel his spirit in the little memories he left me with—his goofy antics, the way his presence made everything feel okay.

These lessons, though learned from an animal, are deeply human experiences that shape our understanding of love and connection.

The heartbreak came when he left, but the love and joy he gave me will stay with me always. He may no longer be here physically, but his memory and the warmth he brought into my life will always remain in my heart.

The grief of losing a pet is a shared human experience,a testament to the deep bond we form with our companions. Sharing this journey with others who understand provide provides comfort in mind us of the shared aspects of our human nature.

In loving memory of our baby boy Percy, forever loved and missed.

[epicstoriestime]

The Core We All Share

Time for Unity We craft our lives around what makes us different. Unique beliefs, distinct priorities, personal truths. These differences define us, or so we like to think. They’re comforting in their contrast, like patterns in a mosaic. But step back for a moment. Look beyond the edges of individuality, and you might see something surprising: beneath the surface, we’re not as different as we…

[compassionmattersmost]

Embracing Our Shared Humanity: A Call to Protect Every Child

In a world as vast and diverse as ours, it’s easy to feel distant from the struggles of those beyond our immediate circle. Yet, every child—regardless of where they come from or the challenges they face—represents a vital part of our global family. They carry the innocence, resilience, and potential that remind us of our shared humanity. Every unaccompanied child seeking safety and love is, in…

[enfinizatics]

dear americans,

as a polish queer woman and human rights activist, i know exactly how you're feeling right now and what to expect from these elections. i lived through the 2015-2023 regime of pis, a right-wing populist party that divided families in the same way trump did. i’ve experienced the rise of fascism in poland, the influence of far-right parties like konfederacja, and their “santa’s little helpers”—ordo iuris, an ultra-conservative catholic organization (banned in many countries, mind you) that helped enforce a near-total abortion ban and runs anti-queer campaigns in public spaces. i supported the black protests in 2016 as a middle schooler when they first tried to ban abortion. as an adult, i actively participated in the 2020 women’s strike, running from police tear gas daily after they finally passed the ban. i supported friends who faced charges.

i’ve lived through intense homophobia in poland as a queer teen and adult. i survived the first pride march in my hometown, where far-right extremists threw stones and glass at us. i endured the anti-queer propaganda spread by the ruling party in state-owned media. i survived the “rainbow night,” poland’s own stonewall moment in summer 2020, when police arrested around 50 queer activists following the arrest of margo, a nonbinary activist. i survived the "lgbt-free zones," the targeted violence, the slurs from strangers on the street, and the protests i held against queerphobia. it was hard as fuck, but i survived.

but just because i survived, it doesn’t mean others did. many women died because of the abortion ban—marta, justyna, izabela, dorota, joanna, maria, and many others who didn’t survive pis’s draconian anti-abortion laws. milo, kacper, michał, zuzia (she was 12), wiktor, and other queer and trans kids and young adults took their own lives because of the relentless queerphobia.

despite all of this, our experience in poland can serve as a guide now. here are some tips for staying safe and how we, polish queers and women, organized under the regime:

safety first, always. if you know someone who’s had an abortion, no you don’t. if you know someone is trans, no you don’t. if you know people who help with safe abortions, no you don’t—at least not until you know it’s 100% safe to share. if you are queer or have had an abortion, only share this with people you trust fully. most importantly, not everyone has to be an activist just because they’re part of a minority. if it feels unsafe to share that you're queer, trans, etc., then don’t. it doesn’t make you any less queer.

use secure, encrypted messaging like signal for conversations on potentially risky topics, such as queerness, abortion, organizing counter-actions, protests—anything that might be used against you.

stay anonymous online. if you want to research or report something without surveillance, do not use regular internet. get a vpn (mullvad is affordable and reliable), download the tor browser (for both onion and standard links), and if you plan to whistleblow, consider using a riseup email account.

organize and build networks. community is everything now. support each other, foster independence, because your government won’t have your back. set up collectives, grassroots movements. create lists of trusted professionals—lawyers, doctors, etc.—who can offer support.

to lawyers and doctors: please consider pro-bono work. this is what got us through poland’s hardest times. your work will be needed now more than ever.

for protests or risky actions: always write a pro-bono lawyer’s number on your arm with a permanent marker.

get to know the anarchist black cross federation and other resources on safety culture: "Starting an anarchist black cross group: A guide"; Still We Rise - A resource pack for transgender and non-gender conforming people in prison; Safe OUTside the system by the Audre Lorde Project;

for safe abortion info or involvement: get familiar with womenhelpwomen.

stay radical, stay strong, stay informed: The Anarchist Library

if i forgot to (or didn't) include something, don't hesitate to reblog this post with other resources.

[grouchydairy]

We will all take different paths and yet, have shared humanity.

Lucy Dan ([IG, Medium, TWT]: @ramyeonjpg)

[rhythmicreverie]

In the land of dreams and legends, where heroes bold and wise, From Greek to Nordic tales, unite under starry skies. A twist, like shadows, hides in stories untold, As truths are mixed with myths, to keep us enthralled. In Olympus heights, the mighty Zeus rules, Yet beneath his gaze, a secret lies concealed. For in Asgard's realm, where Odin reigns supreme, A Norse hero rises, a truth untold. As worlds collide, and tales entwine, Our perception shifts, as shadows blend with light. A twist, revealed, reveals the truth behind. In myths and legends, we find our shared humanity.

[nidbaesenpai]

Happy one year anniversary ISAT! To celebrate I wanted to share the lil strips I made for my friends when they reached the end of the game! They're all meant to be snippets of life post game and a glimpse into the world I'm making for Loop.