Negatively breeds rapidly. There is no denying that. Honestly, there was a time when I did try giving up in the face of all the shit I see pulled, both in my personal life, and in the world in general.
Then I realized that that was worse, even, than just trying to ignore it all. By doing that, I'd just be allowing myself to be marginalized as one more tiny piece of shit upon the mountain of crap (why are fecal-references *so* appropriate when taking a metaphorical approach to negativity in the world today?).
Since then, I've decided to sort of work outward with improving things. Basically, those close to me receive my immediate attention, while those further away receive attention on a more reactionary basis. But my general goal is to be the unconditionally supportive one. It doesn't matter if 90% of my friends absolutely despise another one of my friends with a seething hatred. I will still be just as supportive of her as I am of that other 90%.
I see it as this: If someone is almost universally hated, what good is adding another person full of hate to the pile? She already has more than enough of that. How about being different for a change, and showing support and care, just for a bit of variety?
*note, this is actually based off something that's happening right now (and has been happening for the past six months).
Anyways, I'm not a huge believer in karma or dharma as most people see it, but I feel that my own actions, however small, will play a role in improving things for the world in general.
Anyways, I'm not a huge believer in karma or dharma as most people see it, but I feel that my own actions, however small, will play a role in improving things for the world in general.
oh, aye.
I used to be just as grudgey and hatey and give up because life isn't looking too pretty-y as anyone else. but then, I realized what a phenomenal energy drain it all was.
hate feeds hate. anger feeds anger.
but nobody seems to ever expect kindness and politeness and pacifism in the face of all that drama.
I can honestly say that there is no hate left in me. and damn, does it feel good. this response will be in two comments, as I'm being dragged away.
Then I realized that that was worse, even, than just trying to ignore it all. By doing that, I'd just be allowing myself to be marginalized as one more tiny piece of shit upon the mountain of crap (why are fecal-references *so* appropriate when taking a metaphorical approach to negativity in the world today?).
Since then, I've decided to sort of work outward with improving things. Basically, those close to me receive my immediate attention, while those further away receive attention on a more reactionary basis. But my general goal is to be the unconditionally supportive one. It doesn't matter if 90% of my friends absolutely despise another one of my friends with a seething hatred. I will still be just as supportive of her as I am of that other 90%.
I see it as this: If someone is almost universally hated, what good is adding another person full of hate to the pile? She already has more than enough of that. How about being different for a change, and showing support and care, just for a bit of variety?
*note, this is actually based off something that's happening right now (and has been happening for the past six months).
Anyways, I'm not a huge believer in karma or dharma as most people see it, but I feel that my own actions, however small, will play a role in improving things for the world in general.
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oh, aye.
I used to be just as grudgey and hatey and give up because life isn't looking too pretty-y as anyone else.
but then, I realized what a phenomenal energy drain it all was.
hate feeds hate.
anger feeds anger.
but nobody seems to ever expect kindness and politeness and pacifism in the face of all that drama.
I can honestly say that there is no hate left in me. and damn, does it feel good.
this response will be in two comments, as I'm being dragged away.
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